One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 170 What's it like to be beaten to the point of vomiting?

What's it like to be beaten until you vomit?

Jinbe, who had just vomited, might have a lot to say about this. He started to feel cold all over, his head started to spin, but his stomach suddenly strained, and the heat was transferred along with the movement of his stomach, and he finally vomited it all up.

The pain even caused his brain to feel somewhat oxygen-deprived. Rapid breathing exacerbated the muscle pain, but slowing down even slightly intensified the brain pain. The combination of these two factors made his face look terrible, and the physical pain also made him feel uncomfortable all over.

What exactly was that move just now?

Jinbe, unable to move due to his injuries, simply lay down on the sea surface. The cool, flowing water actually made him feel a little better, and the constant surge of heat in his body gradually subsided.

Even so, Jinbe couldn't help but cough up blood, feeling as if part of his internal organs had been cut off.

And the attack that caused all of this was carried out by Roman.

"You actually..." Jinbe couldn't finish his sentence because of the pain.

"Is it surprising that I can control water? This is one of my techniques. Although we humans may not be as strong as you, our learning and creative abilities are no weaker than any other race. Would you like to witness it for yourself, Lord Jinbe?"

Jinbe has lost the ability to fight, and Roman has also given up controlling the water flow.

Jinbe was injured by the water explosion he controlled.

Jinbe is too focused on his own techniques.

Jinbe, who was launching his attack underwater, was completely unaware that Roman had already begun to stir up the water upstream.

She has become increasingly assertive in terms of control.

Besides, Jinbe is also adorably silly.

You even need to tell Roman to prepare in advance before unleashing your ultimate move? Well, you already said it, shouldn't I strike first? Should I wait for you to finish charging up?

Even if I told you to wait until you've charged up, you still wouldn't believe me!

What's wrong with the people here? Don't they ever question whether what the other person is saying is true?

Roman doesn't follow the high-energy dueling style; she prefers energy-saving duels.

So Jinbe, who had just burst out of the water, was swallowed up by Roman's current before he could even react.

His own attack also exploded in the turbulent water, causing him serious injury.

Although fish-men's bodies can withstand much stronger attacks than humans, Jinbe clearly couldn't survive being directly attacked by himself and Roman's techniques.

Poor Doraemon, he probably rarely gets injured this badly.

"I lost."

Instead of directly answering Roman's question, Jinbe simply stated the outcome of the duel.

"Sorry, it seems I really underestimated humanity. Is that why Boss Tiger is so fascinated by the world above the sea? Your world... your world must be much bigger, which is why you were able to cultivate such powerful humans." After saying that, Jinbe finally couldn't hold on any longer and fainted.

Looking at the unconscious Doraemon, Roman turned his gaze to the azure sea. Now, he had achieved his goal.

……

What happened next was exactly as Roman had planned.

After regaining consciousness, Jinbe agreed to keep his promise, and the Fishman Town residents who were willing to follow Jinbe also agreed to surface with Roman and join the Navy.

At the same time, Jinbe was somewhat surprised that, besides the fishmen from Fishman Town, there were other people who were willing to go to the sea.

Roman smiled faintly and remained silent in response.

When they arrived, there were only five people, including Roman, but when they left, it was much more lively. Fishmen and mermaids boarded the ship, and the king and queen saw them off.

Looking at the gentle Queen Otohime, Roman exchanged a glance with her.

The reason Roman was able to know so much about the influential organizations on Fishman Island was thanks to Queen Otohime's help.

So before leaving, Roman made a special trip to say goodbye to Queen Otohime.

"Thank you for trusting me, Queen Otohime. I will take good care of your people and make them all excellent marines. If they can live on the sea in the future, more civilians will realize the importance of fish-men and mermaids, and that is what you are hoping for."

"I am truly grateful to you, Roman. You have given Fishman Island a new future. I will continue to work hard. As long as I keep striving, I believe that all the residents will one day see a wider world." As Otohime spoke, she burst into tears, which startled the Minister of the Left standing beside her.

It should be noted that Princess Otohime had worked hard for this result for a long time, but with little success.

Because the residents of Fishman Island have always seen humans as unfriendly, they have a sense of rejection and fear towards them. However, the arrival of Roman and his group has shown them that humans have many possibilities.

The bad guys they consider are also criminal organizations among humans.

This is similar to fish-men, except that because the human population is so large, the number of them is much greater.

Furthermore, Roman promised that if they performed exceptionally well, the fish-man navy's families could move into Marineford and be guaranteed a basic living in the world above seas.

Who wouldn't yearn for the unknown world?

Given the opportunity and the guarantee, who would really want to live in a small, cramped space?

In this era, some people yearn for the warmth of family and a peaceful life, but many more long for the unspeakable future ahead.

Now, guides have emerged, leading more people toward the future they have imagined countless times.

"By the way, Queen Otohime, I hope you will raise the child in your womb well so that he can become a strong child, even though he is a girl."

"Huh? Do you know her gender? Although I also hope it's a girl, I will love him well even if it's a boy." Otohime smiled gently, her face filled with a sacred maternal glow.

“Please remember my words and nurture her well; she is equally important to this world,” Roman said gently.

As mentioned at the beginning, there's no use hiding things from Otohime. Her Observation Haki allows her to hear the inner thoughts of people.

Just a moment later, she suddenly knew the answer from the depths of Roman's heart, and at that moment, she felt a sense of responsibility.

Her hand touched her belly, momentarily stunned. So, what will become of her child...?

"That's why you should nurture her with love and temper her with hardship, so that she can become a mature person, a person who can take responsibility. Only in this way can she bring new hope." After leaving this advice, Roman boarded the ship and left Mermaid Island with a group of fish-men, leaving behind this magical underwater world.

The journey of change for Fishman Island begins today.