One Piece, I'm just an adventurer.

The Sun Pirates were founded by Tiger, and most of its members were fish-men that Tiger had rescued in Mary Geoise. The purpose of creating the pirate crew was mainly to rescue those who were enslaved, whether they were fish-men or people of other races.

After Tiger left, Jinbe continued to manage the Sun Pirates in the same way Tiger had done. However, even the most careful person can make mistakes. During a slave rescue operation, they offended someone they couldn't afford to offend. This person held a high position in the World Government and could mobilize its armed forces.

However, instead of launching an attack on them, this person invited him to become a Shichibukai.

Jinbe initially disagreed, but the man used Fishman Island as leverage, forcing him to give in.

However, after he joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the fishmen who were originally dissatisfied with him completely erupted. They felt that Jinbe had betrayed them, so a group of fishmen, led by Arlong, announced their withdrawal from the Sun Pirates. This made Jinbe feel very guilty, feeling that he had not done enough and that this was why the Sun Pirates split up.

Jinbe shook off his somewhat chaotic thoughts and said to Aladdin, "Preserve the bodies of the three brothers carefully, and we'll send them home later."

“Understood, but the homes of those we rescued today have been destroyed by these pirates. What should we do with them?” Aladdin said with a worried expression. They often traveled on the high seas, so it was clearly not appropriate for them to bring along such a group of defenseless people.

“Send them back to where they were, and leave them some money. That’s all we can do,” Jinbe said in a deep voice. He was kind but not foolish and wouldn’t do anything unwise.

"Okay, I'll go arrange it right away." Aladdin said and went to make the arrangements.

"Brother Tiger, I'm sorry to disappoint you. I want to take them home. Perhaps I can't continue to carry on your will." Jinbe murmured to himself as he watched the sun slowly set.

As he watched his brothers dwindle in number, he felt immense pain and self-reproach, wondering if he was truly unsuitable to be the captain.

Just as Jinbe was falling into self-doubt, a fishman strode towards him.

"Brother Jinbe, a warship is rapidly approaching us!" The fish-man rushed to Jinbe, panting heavily.

Upon hearing this, Jinbe's heart tightened, and his brows furrowed deeply. Although he had joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he didn't have much interaction with the official military. The sudden appearance of this warship made him somewhat uneasy.

"Let's go see what's going on," Jinbe said decisively, then strode off quickly toward the shore.

Before long, Jinbe arrived at the shore. In the distance, he saw the warship, quietly anchored not far from the island, as if waiting for something. Jinbe's men, led by Aladdin, were confronting the warship, and the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

As Jinbe approached, a man jumped off the warship. This man was tall and had a serious expression. He completely ignored Aladdin and the other fish-men and walked straight up to Jinbe.

"Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, I have been ordered to invite you to the Seven Warlords of the Sea Conference organized by the World Government. Please come with us as soon as possible." The man's voice was cold and devoid of any emotion.

The visitor's words surprised Jinbe slightly. This was the first time he had received an invitation to the Shichibukai meeting. Although he was not very willing to attend, he could not disobey the World Government's orders for the time being.

So he said, "Give me some time to deal with my team's affairs."

The man nodded, without deliberately making things difficult for Jinbe.

Jinbe approached Aladdin and said in a deep voice, "Aladdin, after I leave, take the brothers back to Fishman Island. Don't leave Fishman Island until I return."

"Brother Jinbe, are you really going to leave with them?" Aladdin asked worriedly.

"There's no other way, Aladdin, the brothers are in your hands now." Jinbe patted Aladdin on the shoulder and turned to follow the man.

Aladdin watched Jinbe's departing figure and called out, "Don't worry, Jinbe, I'll bring them home."

Upon hearing Aladdin's call, Jinbe smiled with satisfaction.

-

In the Kingdom of Sobel in the South Sea, Bartholomew Kuma, known to the outside world as a tyrant, is tenderly accompanying his somewhat mischievous daughter. However, a hint of sorrow occasionally flickers in his gentle gaze, for his daughter, Jewelry Bonney, suffers from a rare disease called "Azure Scaly Disease." (Bonney's age is not stated in the anime; this is my own interpretation and may differ from the original series.)

This disease was inherited from Bonnie's mother, Ginny.

Ginny was once a slave of the Celestial Dragons, but later escaped from God Valley with Bartholomew Kuma and Ivankov, the King of the Okama Kingdom. Skilled in thievery, eavesdropping, and communications, she provided crucial support to the Revolutionary Army's operations. In the Kingdom of Sobel, she lived with Kuma and joined the Revolutionary Army, becoming its commander.

Later, Ginny was kidnapped by the Celestial Dragons during the Revolutionary Army's operations and forced to marry one of them. However, she did not enjoy the treatment of a wife but instead suffered inhuman torture and was even used as a test subject. It was during this time that she contracted Blue Scale Disease due to the side effects of the experiment.

This disease caused her skin to turn into hard, sapphire-like scales when exposed to sunlight. After her release, she contacted the bear and the Revolutionary Army, eventually dying in the church of the Kingdom of Sobel. By the time the bear arrived, Ginny was already dead, leaving behind her daughter Bonnie.

Xiong was constantly tormented by Ginny's death. He often blamed himself, thinking that if he had been braver and agreed to Ginny's request to live with her, perhaps she wouldn't have suffered that terrible kidnapping, and the tragedy wouldn't have happened.

Ginny's departure was a devastating blow to Bear, making it impossible for him to continue dedicating himself fully to the revolutionary cause. So, he resolutely abandoned everything and returned to the Kingdom of Sobel to raise Bonnie with all his heart.

As time went by, Bonnie grew up, but at the same time, a terrible shadow gradually loomed over the bear's heart.

It turned out that Bonnie had a rare disease called leprosy, which worsened with age. Doctors were helpless and even predicted that Bonnie wouldn't live past the age of 10.

Bonnie is now 8 years old.

Just a year ago, the World Government suddenly approached them, saying they had a way to cure Bonney's Blue Scale Disease, but on the condition that Kuma join the Seven Warlords of the Sea and serve the World Government.

Faced with this difficult choice, Kuma did not hesitate for a moment. He knew that this was the only hope to save Bonney's life, and also his chance to atone for Ginny's sins. At the same time, he also understood that becoming a Shichibukai would allow him to gain a deeper understanding of the World Government's internal affairs and provide the Revolutionary Army with more valuable intelligence.

And so, Kuma resolutely joined the ranks of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, protecting Bonney in his own way, driven by his guilt towards Ginny and his dedication to the revolutionary cause.

However, the World Government did not truly cure Bonney's blue leprosy completely. Instead, they developed a special drug that could temporarily suppress the flare-ups of blue leprosy, but it did not solve the problem at its root.

Kuma knew perfectly well that the World Government was doing this simply to control Bonney and blackmail him into continuing to work for them. Although Kuma was well aware of this World Government conspiracy, he was powerless to stop it.

For Kuma, Bonney's life was more important than his own. He couldn't bear to watch Bonney suffer from illness, nor could he allow her to be put in danger because of him. Therefore, even knowing the World Government's sinister intentions, Kuma had no choice but to accept their terms.

"Daddy, come play with me!" Bonnie shouted to the bear as he chased after a butterfly.

“I’m here,” Xiong Wenrou replied gently.

"Ginny, I will protect Bonnie."

Just as the father and daughter were playing happily, a figure fell from the sky.

Upon seeing the newcomers, Xiong calmly shielded Bonnie in his arms and said in a flat tone, "Who are you people, and what brings you here?"

The newcomer said expressionlessly, "Bartholomew Kuma, the World Government has ordered you to accompany me to the Marine Headquarters to attend the Seven Warlords Conference."

Upon hearing this, Xiong fell silent for a moment, seemingly pondering the World Government's intentions. After a brief pause, Xiong nodded and said, "Wait for me."

After saying that, the bear took Bonnie and left the spot, disappearing from sight.

The man narrowed his eyes, shocked by the bear's strength, but he wasn't afraid of the bear escaping, because as long as the bear didn't want the little girl to die, it wouldn't disobey the World Government's orders.

Sure enough, the bear returned quickly, but Bonnie was nowhere to be found.

"Let's go," Xiong said calmly.

Without saying a word, the man left with the bear.

-

Since Doflamingo was killed by Lin Yi early on, the World Government had to find a suitable replacement in order to assemble the Seven Warlords of the Sea. After careful consideration and weighing the pros and cons, the World Government finally decided to choose another person to fill this important position of Seven Warlords of the Sea, and that person was Gild Tesoro, who was known as the Golden Emperor.

On a vast stretch of sea in the New World, a luxurious warship named "grantesoro" was leisurely sailing slowly.

The Guran Tezoro was no ordinary ship; it was actually a giant gold ship 10 kilometers long! Its scale and luxury were unparalleled in the world.

Moreover, Gran Tezzolo is the world's largest entertainment city. It attracts tourists and adventurers from all over the world who enjoy a variety of entertainment activities and luxurious services.

More importantly, Gran Tesoro is not merely an entertainment venue; it is also an independent nation. Furthermore, due to its unique status and influence, Gran Tesoro is recognized by the World Government as a demilitarized zone, enjoying the status of an "absolute sanctuary." This means that even the World Government cannot easily intervene in the affairs of this place.

The ruler of this city is Gild Tesoro, known as the "Golden Emperor." He is a user of the Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, the "Gold-Gold Fruit," and possesses the immense power to manipulate gold.

Due to his past traumatic experiences, Tesoro has a morbid desire for money, which is why he joined the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a group formed by the World Government, just to better control wealth.

Tesoro's family was very poor when he was a child. His father was a gambler, and his mother ran away because she couldn't stand the life. So he spent most of his childhood alone.

Tezzolo loved to sing and dreamed of becoming a singer and touring the world, but his mother disliked his singing, so he rarely sang anymore.

As he grew older, he picked up some of his father's habits and made many bad friends through theft and deception.

One day, he lost a lot of money at the casino and was caught by the casino staff who wanted to sell him to pay off his debts, but the guys he considered friends immediately ran away.

After being brutally beaten, Tezzolo finally found a golden opportunity and fled like a frightened rabbit.

After an unknown amount of time, Tesoro finally reached a relatively safe place. He leaned against the wall, panting heavily, his chest heaving as if he had just survived a life-or-death chase. Just as he breathed a sigh of relief, he suddenly heard a melodious song.

The singing was like heavenly music, clear, melodious, and captivating, drawing Tesoro involuntarily. He followed the sound and found a beautiful woman standing in a corner of the human market, singing softly.

The woman's name was Stella, and her singing was so plaintive and moving that it touched everyone who heard it. Tesoro stood quietly to the side, listening to her voice, and the fear and weariness in his heart gradually subsided.

After Stella finished singing, she noticed Tesoro's presence. She smiled and greeted him, and the two began to chat. Tesoro found Stella to be a very kind and gentle woman, and they got along very well, as if they were old friends.

During his conversation with Stella, Tesoro learns that she was trafficked here and lives a subhuman existence. A strong protective instinct surges within him, and he decides to help Stella gain her freedom so that she will never have to suffer like this again.

To achieve this goal, Tesoro began working tirelessly. He worked from morning till night, neglecting sleep and meals, seizing every opportunity to make money. His efforts paid off, and finally, he was almost at the point of raising enough money to buy Stella.

However, just as he was about to succeed, fate played a cruel joke on him. The Celestial Dragons suddenly appeared at the human trafficking market, took a fancy to Stella, and bought her without any effort.

Tesoro watched helplessly as Stella was taken away by the Celestial Dragons, his anger erupting like a volcano. Unable to accept this reality, he fired a shot at one of the Celestial Dragons.

The Celestial Dragons' guards easily seized Tesoro and threw him roughly to the ground. Tesoro lay there, writhing in pain, his heart filled with despair and resentment.

Stella told Tesoro that she felt happy from the bottom of her heart because of his existence. Although the Celestial Dragons were rich and could buy anything, they could not buy her heart.

Because of his act of shooting at a Celestial Dragon, Tesoro instantly became a major criminal. He was captured without mercy and forcibly sent to the Celestial Dragons' territory to become their slave.

In this cruel place, Tesoro lost his most basic human rights. He was deprived of his freedom, and even laughing required the Celestial Dragons' permission. Every day, he lived in fear and oppression, suffering immense physical and mental torment.

However, despite his dire circumstances, Tezzolo still held onto a sliver of hope. He firmly believed that Stella, who had been captured with him, was also in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, a belief that sustained him through countless difficult days and nights.

He longed to one day find Stella and rescue her from this terrible place. This wish was like a ray of light in the darkness, bringing him some warmth and courage.

However, fate played a cruel joke on him. One day, when he heard the news of Stella's death, his world collapsed instantly. At that moment, endless grief and anger surged into his heart, and he felt that his life had lost its meaning.

Tezzolo painfully realized that if he had enough wealth, he might be able to change everything. From then on, money became his most persistent pursuit.

Years later, Fisher Tiger sparked a world-shaking abolition of slavery in the Holy Land. Taking advantage of the chaos, Tesoro finally seized the opportunity and successfully escaped from Mary Geoise, regaining his freedom.

Although Doflamingo was killed early on, Gilta Tesoro still obtained the destined fruit—the Gold-Gold Fruit—by chance.

With this ability, he not only amassed a huge fortune but also built this astonishing golden empire.

At this moment, looking down at the wealthy people below, Tesoro felt an overwhelming ambition. He wanted to firmly control all the money in the world, he wanted to make those despicable Celestial Dragons submit to him, and he wanted to take revenge on them.

Just as Tesoro was lost in his daydreams, his office Den Den Mushi rang. Tesoro frowned as he answered the call, because this Den Den Mushi was specifically used to communicate with the World Government.

"Puru puru," a serious face appeared on the Den Den Mushi. Upon seeing Tesoro, the person coldly said, "Tesoro, immediately proceed to Marine Headquarters to attend the Shichibukai meeting."

"Hehe, Lord Nassuro, may I ask what it is?" Tesoro chuckled.

Nasujiro frowned and said coldly, "You'll find out when you get there."

He hung up the Den Den Mushi without waiting for Tesoro's reply.

"Heh, how arrogant you are. But one day, you'll all be trampled under my feet." Tesoro crushed a gold ornament on the table and said coldly.

(I've rambled on for three chapters, that's all. Some of the timelines are different from the original story, so please don't take it too seriously. Just kidding.)

Chapter 90 Kizaru, the Traitor

The atmosphere in the Fleet Admiral's office at Naval Headquarters was heavy. Fleet Admiral Sengoku leaned back in his chair, his face grim, as if shrouded in an invisible pressure. In front of him, on his desk, lay a document with about a dozen names on it, which appeared particularly glaring under the light.

Suddenly, a series of knocks on the door broke the silence inside. Sengoku's expression changed instantly, but he quickly regained his composure and called out to the door, "Come in."

With a click, the door was slowly pushed open, and several familiar figures appeared in the doorway. Vice Admiral Tsuru, Chief of Staff of the Navy, Navy Hero Garp, and the three Admirals of the Navy, Aokiji, and Kizaru, filed in and entered the office.

After entering the room, everyone politely greeted Sengoku and then found a place to sit down.