I'm a big pirate, and you said I just went out to sea?

Chapter 116 Kokoro? That's someone who could become my mother! Sorry, you've mistaken me for someone else!
Shiki has forgotten how he let go of his last lifeline.

really.

He couldn't even protect himself in front of those top-tier experts.

"Haha, kid, don't overthink it."

"Although what you did would be enough to warrant being hanged on Fishman Island, you probably don't agree with kidnapping mermaids, do you?"

That's the advantage of Observation Haki.

Different people have different emphases in their awakened perception and circumference.

Munger focused on perception and emotion.

His Observation Haki allows him to sense a wider atmosphere than the average Observation Haki user, and he can also slightly sense a person's emotions.

Of course, only those with relatively intense emotions can sense it.

It's fair to say it's dispensable.

But now, Monger sensed that after Rocks defeated Shiki's captain, Barrett, Shiki's emotion was not anger, but a sense of exhilaration at having a great revenge.

Therefore, Munger believes that in this mermaid kidnapping operation...

Shiki was merely an optional extra.

If Shiki the Golden Lion is an incorrigible scoundrel, then no matter how talented he is, Monger will not recruit him.

Fortunately, Shiki is still young and was not the mastermind behind this operation.

So Monger was willing to give him a chance.

However, once something is done, it's done; one may escape death, but cannot escape punishment.

Even if Shiki wasn't the principal offender, it would still be the same.

"Here's what we'll do. I see you have some talent. You can stay on Fishman Island and do hard labor. When we return from this voyage, if you can master any one of the 'Six Styles' that I'm about to teach you, then I'll let you come aboard my ship as an apprentice crew member."

"Of course, you can also refuse."

When it came to refusing, Munger put on a kind smile, a smile that made Shiki swallow back the words he was about to say.

"I see."

There's nothing to be resentful about; it's all about the victor taking all.

He is now weaker than Monger, and even weaker than any member of the White Wolf Pirates.

Therefore, it is understandable that he has no choice.

Moreover, Monger gave him a choice.

Join the White Wolf Pirates!
Although he was just an apprentice in the White Wolf Pirates, Shiki knew very well that he could gain more in a day in a pirate crew like the White Wolf Pirates than he could in a year in his original pirate crew.

Such as now.

Despite being forced into hard labor for kidnapping a mermaid until the White Wolf Pirates return from the first half of the Grand Line.

But there were also gains.

Munger will have Lox demonstrate the Six Forms to him.

Whether he can learn it or not depends on his talent.

after the end.

Lox followed behind Munger with a blank expression.

"Is that person very talented?"

"Okay."

Upon hearing Monger's words, Lox's expression immediately became much more serious.

In his opinion, Monger had a very sharp eye.

Don't be fooled by the fact that there aren't many new members in the White Wolf Pirates right now.

But each and every one of them is a top-tier monster!

Rocks is no newcomer now. He knows that on this sea, great pirates are nothing special. At least one must have the strength to rival a Marine Admiral to be considered a hero.

Therefore, Lox was highly suspicious.

Those who catch Monger's eye must possess some special ability.

Or they have the potential to become a general-level powerhouse!

Although it might sound like self-praise, that's what Rocks always thought.

Confronting a general-level powerhouse was never his goal. Surpassing Monger was!

If you're not even a general-level expert, how can you talk about surpassing Monger?

At this time.

The mermaid he rescued finally recovered.

Upon seeing them, the mermaid girl's face lit up with excitement.

"Captain Monger, you've saved me again!"

Ok?
A question mark appeared above Lox's head. He looked at the mermaid girl with an annoyed expression: "Hey, hey, I'm the one who saved you!"

"But aren't you a member of Captain Monger's crew?"

The mermaid girl tilted her head and said strangely, "You came to save me on Captain Monger's orders, right? If you hadn't come to save me, you wouldn't have done so. So isn't it only right that I thank Captain Monger?"

No, I cannot refute this!
Lox admitted that he wouldn't have bothered with such a thing if it weren't for Munger's orders.

However, he also noticed that the mermaid girl's words had a hidden meaning.

"Do you know the captain?"

"Of course I know you!"

The mermaid girl smiled happily.

"Captain Mengge saved me once eight years ago. I never expected that he would come to my rescue again after I was in danger."

The girl held her hands in her palms, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Monger: "Captain Monger, you truly are Kokoro's hero!"

Kokoro? Which Kokoro?
Ancient memories surfaced in his mind. After the girl mentioned it, Munger also remembered that among the group of mermaids he had rescued eight years ago, there were indeed a few little mermaids.

"You've grown up!"

Seeing the girl's appearance at this moment, Munger couldn't help but sigh.

He changed many things after he came into this world.

Some changes are for the better, while others are for the worse.

In any case, all Munger wanted was to have a clear conscience.

"Captain Monger, thank you for saving me, and also for what happened eight years ago. Both Nana and the others have always wanted to thank you."

The girl, acting as if she knew him well, approached Monger and hugged his arm.

"Captain Monger, would you like to come and visit my house?"

"No, no, no."

Monger quickly waved his hand, indicating that this time it was truly impossible.

If he remembers correctly, Kokoro is only fourteen years old this year.

If he dares to lay a hand on me.

Not to mention the female crew members on his ship, even the censors wouldn't let him off the hook!
"I'm just passing through Fishman Island this time and will be leaving soon, but if there's a chance, we might meet again somewhere else."

Monger looked at Kokoro and said jokingly, "I'm planning to open a trade route between Fishman Island and Sphinx. If you're interested, Kokoro, you can join in."

"Trade routes? I understand!"

Kokoro, the mermaid girl, was initially saddened when she heard Mongo say that she could only stay on Fishman Island for a short time and therefore couldn't visit her home.

Hearing what Monger said, the girl's expression immediately brightened.

She knew she didn't have any talent for fighting and definitely wouldn't be able to join the White Wolf Pirates, but running a caravan would be much easier.

"Captain Monger, I will do my best!"

The girl secretly cheered herself up.

Whether it's Shiki or Kokoro, they were just a minor episode that Monger encountered on Fishman Island.

After a brief pause.

The White Wolf Pirates set off again towards their original destination: the direction where the lanternfish that had devoured pure gold was located.

This battle.

It's in the deep sea!

(Kokoro)

(End of this chapter)