Chapter 67: Apprentice Crew Member Fisher Tiger
To Brook, there was a chance that the future Shakky and the world's greatest sharpshooter, Silva, could surpass Fisher Tiger.
If Fisher Tiger were truly that strong—on par with an Admiral—then Fish-Man Island wouldn't need to fear any pirates. He alone could protect it.
And if the Marines had truly considered him a threat, they wouldn't have sent only Rear Admiral Strawberry to ambush him. After all, Tiger had openly challenged the World Government and Celestial Dragons, earning himself a personal bounty from them.
The fact that the Marines dispatched just one Rear Admiral showed how little they regarded his strength. To them, the Fish-Men were never considered true adversaries.
Had Fisher Tiger trained under Brook from a young age, he might have become even stronger—perhaps reaching the level of Jinbe, a former member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, which meant elite Vice Admiral-level strength.
Fisher Tiger grew up in Fish-Man District without the guidance of a master. He gained strength through his adventures at sea, which was why he later placed great importance on martial arts education in Fish-Man District.
Jinbe, a native of Fish-Man District, had undergone rigorous training in Fish-Man Karate and Fish-Man Jujutsu from a young age under Tiger's leadership. He even learned Armament Haki.
That was why Jinbe succeeded Tiger as the strongest warrior of Fish-Man Island and later became the second captain of the Sun Pirates—only to be recruited into the Seven Warlords of the Sea when the World Government threatened Fish-Man Island's safety.
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"It's not impossible for you to become our apprentice crew member, but what skills do you have?"
Normally, Antonio handled the ship's maintenance and chores, but managing such a massive vessel was exhausting. Though the crew helped when they could, having a capable new recruit to assist wouldn't be a bad idea.