novelsite Chapter 153 Tiger’s Resolution (Part )
Chapter 153 Tiger’s Resolution (Part )
After taking Profik's call, Tiger solemnly expressed his thanks again. But his heart is still full of contradictions - his pain and sorrow are all due to humans, and the poor situation of Fishman Island and the entire fishman family is also inseparable from humans.
But in the most critical moment, the people who helped him were actually humans.
Human beings, human beings, what do you want me to do?
As the most knowledgeable traveler on Fish-Man Island, Tiger would naturally not think that all humans are bad guys - at least, Profik, who saved his life, was a good guy anyway. But his experiences in the past three years have made Tiger unwilling to trust humans anymore.
How should he treat humans? To love or to hate? Or maybe something else, Tiger couldn't make up his mind for a while.
Tiger's contradiction is more or less a reflection of the fish-men clan. Fishmen cannot live without humans, and even yearn for life on the ground. However, fishmen still have many emotions such as hatred, fear, and hostility towards humans.
"Mr. Fisher," Profic could feel Tiger's confusion without using his fruit power, "Do you have time to listen to my thoughts?"
"Are you unsure about your attitude towards humans?" Before Tiger could speak, Profik revealed his thoughts, "No wonder..."
Tiger's face turned red all of a sudden. Although he was hesitant about his attitude toward humans, he was very grateful to Profik. He didn't want Profik to misunderstand: "I..." But he didn't even know how. Justify yourself.
"'Human beings are an inferior race that can't even breathe in the sea' - that's what Aaron said! 'These three years of experience have allowed me to completely see the so-called human beings' - Tiger , Is that what you think?" Profic looked at Tiger directly with bright eyes, "Humans, human beings, human beings! The Celestial Dragons of Mary Joa are human beings, the Yonko of the New World are human beings, and the women who buy oranges in the East China Sea are human beings. They are human beings, and many of the slaves in Mary Joy are human beings!”
"Tiger, the so-called human beings are different from each other!"
Profik was gushing, and he had a lot to say about Tiger. His core idea is that although they are all human beings, different people have different ideas, values, interests, and attitudes towards fish people.
In the original work, both Tiger and Aaron, perhaps influenced by the environment of Fish-Man Island, tend to regard human beings as a "whole" without conducting a more detailed examination of human beings. This is an important reason why the cause of Fish-Man Island has never made decisive progress. Although Otohime realized that the pirates who came to the Fishman Island and the nobles who took the fishmen as slaves did not represent all mankind, she was unable to solve the problem.
Profik was different. When analyzing the relationship between humans and fish-men, he entered into the relatively mature theory of race and class relations that had been developed in his previous life. The situation faced by Fish-Man Island is very similar to racial discrimination. Of course, what is reflected behind this is profound class conflict. This theory is really suitable for analyzing the situation faced by Fish-Man Island.
The celestial dragons and nobles who oppressed the fishmen belong to the slave-owning aristocratic class, while ordinary civilians are more curious and afraid of the fishmen. Humans and other races who have become slaves and are oppressed are more likely to have trouble with the fishmen. pity. Therefore, in order to strive for the liberation of the fish people, different measures must be taken to treat different classes.
For the Celestial Dragons and the great nobles, we must resolutely resist. For ordinary humans, we must adopt the policy of "contact, understanding, communication, and struggle." For humans and other races who are also oppressed, we must work hard to unite.
Tiger and Jinbe opened their eyes and listened carefully to Profik's words. What Profik said were completely new theories that they had never accepted.
Things like "class conflicts", "racial discrimination", "interest relations", "standpoints determine attitudes" and "class interests" are completely unheard of by Tiger and Jinbei.
However, they found that what Profik said made sense. Especially Tiger, who has traveled around the world and had close contact with and observed human society. When I heard what Profik said, I unconsciously used my own experience to verify it.
As a result, the more Tiger thought about it, the more reasonable he found that Profik's words made more sense. This great hero of the fish-men tribe was influenced by a great theory from another world and became out of control.
"Then, why do you want to become the 'King Shichibukai'?" Tiger also has some knowledge of Profik's past. According to Profik's own theory, he belongs to a relatively poor human being among the civilian class. He should It is to "take the lead" against the Tianlong people. But why did he become the "King Shichibukai" instead?
Profic nodded and replied very seriously: "The fight against the Celestial Dragons requires not only courage, but also wisdom. Sometimes there is a need for hypocrisy."
"So, how are you going to help Brother Tiger save the slaves?" Jinbe said bluntly. Although he was grateful to Profic for helping Tiger, he still had doubts.
Didn't you say that sometimes hypocrisy and compromise can play a greater role? Then tell me, Brother Tiger goes to save the slaves, how are you going to help him?
Profic nodded. He knew that Jinbei would not give up until this issue was explained clearly. "To become the 'Shichibukai of the King' you need to sign an agreement in Mariejoia, but Hou, with my ability, I can easily do it." After that, I will propose to go to the Marine headquarters of Marineland to meet with the Warring States General, find out his schedule, and detain him if there is a chance. At that time, I will go to Mariejoia to save the slaves. The best chance!"
Tiger thanked him again, and even Jinbei, who was initially hesitant, temporarily became convinced. Of course, it would take until the slaves were truly liberated to fully convince him.
When Profik talked about "who are the enemies and who are the friends", Tiger clenched his fists and said excitedly: "I understand! The Dracos are the enemies, and those humans and other races who are also oppressed The people are all friends of our fish-men tribe!”
"So, Tiger, go ahead and hate them! Go ahead and hate those high-ranking 'nobles of the world'! Go ahead and burn Mary Joa to ashes! Go ahead and send those pigs to hell!" Profik laughed. Standing up, Tiger's ability to understand did not disappoint him, "But you must also remember to love! Love those slaves, love those common people, love those ordinary people like you!"
Tiger suddenly stood up, bowed deeply to Profik, and said loudly: "Thank you again for your kindness! I already know what to do!"
Tiger has made up his mind. He will go to see King Neptune and Princess Otohime again to tell them his decision. Then, he temporarily left the Fish-Man Island and contacted the Redeemer Pirates, preparing to attack Mariejoia and liberate the slaves of all races.