Pokemon Trainer of the Strawhats

To Stand Up

As they traveled into the Sea Forest, Yukiko, Luffy and Shirahoshi met up with Jimbei and most of the crew, as Jimbei was at Shirahoshi's mother's grave.

Although, Jimbei told them what was happening on the island and that they had to leave, Luffy was having none of it.

"Think...about it Luffy" stated the fishman, sitting up. "What will happen if you guys resort to violence now on the Fishman Island? Every time fishmen tried to open their hearts to humans, humans disappointed them. 'Humans are very violent'. 'Humans hate and look down on fishmen'. What happened in the past planted those twisted ideas in fishmen's minds. In the case of Arlong, many fishmen believe that humans hunted him because he was a fishman. If you, the people who beat Arlong, fight Hody now, what do you think will happen? Even if it helps the island overcome this crisis, witnessing you people knocking down Hody who is standing against humans...would make the islanders to think that things will never change"

"But, Jinbei...We have to rescue our crew" stated Sanji, puffing out smoke from his cigarette. "And if nothing is done, Hody will rule the Fishman Island. We have friends on this island too. Hey, Hachi. You've been trying so hard to hide who did that to you but you said a while ago...that Hody attacks those fishmen who are sympathetic to humans. Did you get beaten by them because you spoke up for us?"

The octopus who was laying on the ground with bandages covering his body flinched, gave a simple grunt as an answer and Nami gasped.

"Hatchin, is that true? Hody and his crew did that to you?" asked Caimie worryingly.

"I can't...." Hachi closed his eyes.

"Jimbei. I think part of the reason Luffy wants to fight is because this is your home. I heard that you helped our captain in Impel Down." Sanji said.

"We can't thank you enough for that. And if Luffy wants to fight, we will go along with him! We can't just leave the island like this. We have reason to fight! That's because you're our friend, and friends dont quit on each other." Yukiko adds.

"I know. It's such a simple relationship, but the fishmen and humans couldn't establish it and have been struggling to do so for years. When I left you the message 'Don't fight against Hody', I meant 'Don't fight him recklessly'....Don't rush! If you just go and beat Hody up, people on the island will think that you are just another violent human bully. Instead, I want you to become the hero who will save the Fishman Island!"

"Hero? No way!" exclaimed the ebony male, and Jimbei did a doubletake.

"NANI?!!!!"

"We are pirates! I love heroes but I don't wanna be one! Do you know what heroes are? Say there is a chunk of meat. Pirates will have a banquet and eat it, but heroes will share it with other people. I want all the meat!"

"THAT'S NOT HOW YOU DEFINE A HERO, YOU CRETIN!" Sanji yelled.

"I will let you have your meat just as long as you do as I tell you!" sweated Jimbei and Luffy easily agreed as Yukiko sighed.

"That's like him to agree that quickly....but I will give you a warning Jinbei....if things look like they will take a turn for the worse, we will intervene. With us, that's usually what will happen." She said.

"I understand. In the simplest terms, I will call for your help so I want you to respond. First, Megalo and I will get caught voluntarily and enter the plaza" explained the fishman, and said shark pointed at itself in surprise. "While they are paying attention to us, one of you sneak out of Megalo's stomach and..."

"Out of his stomach?" Luffy raised an eyebrow, and Megalo looked like it was about to vomit.

"They will have the letter from the Celestial Dragons. It is something Queen Otohime acquired 10 years ago, at the risk of her life and it will define the future of this island! And they will also have the key to free the King. We need to get our hands on those 2 things. Who is up to it?"