Join Vongola Family?
To be honest, this was a very good offer. Jinbei was also a little tempted.
Why would he think this choice was good?
In addition to benefiting himself, this offer also benefited the entire Fish-Man Island. Now, although Fish-Man Island had Whitebeard's protection, there would still be some people who would take the risk. After all, the profit of selling the Merfolk was very high.
But if he became a member of the Vongola Family, even though Vongola Family would not publicly announce to protect Fish-Man Island because that would mean provoking Whitebeard Pirates, everyone would know that Fish-Man Island's Jinbei was a member of the Vongola Family. Those who intended to take the risk would have to think twice.
On the surface, Fish-Man Island had Whitebeard, but on the other side, Jinbei could ask Vongola Family to get rid of those traffickers.
The criminal, after all, should've heard that Vongola Family had a lot of power in the Underworld. Varia has been busy making its name for the past few years in the Underworld!
In other words, if he joined Vongola, it could be considered as giving Fish-Man Island a second layer of protection.
With the protection of Whitebeard Pirates and the strongest mafia in this new world, who would be stupid enough to attack Fish-Man Island?
But there was a problem. Giotto was a human, and Vongola Family was also a mafia formed by humans. Was it wise if a Fish-Man like him were to join?
"What are you worried about, Jinbei? There is no racial prejudice in Vongola! Listen carefully, Jinbei, if you decide to be a member of my family, please remember and respect this creed..."
Giotto suddenly thought of a sentence to persuade Jinbei. After taking a deep breath, he continued, Race does not represent one's worth. I know many Fish-Men, who are as honorable as the noble knights. I also know some humans who are eviler than you can imagine. In my eyes, race and birth do not represent anything. What people care is only what you can do in the future, isn' t it?"
In fact, Giotto originally wanted to say that some humans, like World Nobles, were no different than an animal, but he felt that it was not appropriate to say it in this place. God knew that his words would spread, and if that caused the World Government to be on his tail, that would be annoying.
Hearing this sentence, Jinbei, even Along on the ground, as well as the little Shyarly who planned to "save" Giotto, didn't know what kind of reaction they should make, nor did they know what words they should say to Giotto.
This sentence directly hit the depths of their hearts!
Yes, many Fish-Men and Merfolks were very kind. They lived in the depth of Fish-Man Island in peace and contentment. Sometimes they encountered a shipwreck when they explored the sea, and they would lend a hand. There were actually many kind humans, too, such as Whitebeard Pirates, who were willing to protect them. Although they were pirates, they were worthy of respect.
It was just that some people indeed had malicious intent that destroyed the relationship between humans and Merfolk, especially those World Nobles!
It was precisely because of their existence that this world became like this!
"Vongola Primo-sama, thank you very much for your words just now. If everyone in this world realizes the meaning of those words, I believe the relationship between humans and Fish-Man would improve.
Jinbei bowed sincerely to Giotto, then said with a serious face, "There is one thing that I find very strange. Why would you want me to join Vongola Family? To be honest, I don't really understand because I have never left the Fish-Man District... To put it bluntly, I'm just a thug. Compared to Big Brother Tiger, no one in the sea knows my name.
He really did not understand. He was just a nameless scoundrel in the sea. He had no reputation and no strength. Why would he Giotto value him so highly?
"Then let me ask you, Jinbei."
Giotto had already thought of a way to answer, and he still had a faint smile on his face. "Have you heard of the names of Knuckle and Ugetsu Asari before?"
After being suddenly asked this question, Jinbei shook his head. Indeed, most people should've never heard of Ugetsu Asari and Knuckle until recently. They were clearly powerful fellows, but no one ever heard of them. They only became famous once people knew they were the Guardian of the Vongola Family!
But what did this have to do with him? He wasn't as strong as the Guardians of the Vongola Family!
"Although you are not famous in the sea now, and you don't think you're that strong, I believe that you will definitely be as famous, if not more than Fisher Tiger!"
Giotto watched as Jinbei getting fooled...
No, he was almost convinced. He slowly stood up and extended his hand towards Jinbei. "So, back to the original topic. Are you willing to join Vongola Family? Are you willing to become our family? Give me your answer, Jinbei. You don't need to think about unnecessary things like race. It's only about whether you want it or not. Make your decision according to your own will!"
Hearing these words, Jinbei could not help but reveal a smile. This feeling of being acknowledged made him really happy. It was not about race or strength but only his decision?
Vongola Primo was really a wise leader!
"If you don't mind having this thug aboard, then I am willing to become a member of the Vongola Family!"
At this moment, Jinbei knelt down on one knee to Giotto, his face full of respect. "But if I join, it might bring Vongola Family a lot of trouble because I can't give up my comrade in Fish-Man Island no matter what!"
"If you give up your comrade, I will be disappointed in you, Jinbei!"
Giotto grabbed Jinbei's hand and pulled him up. "Although this island is protected by Whitebeard, it is also the home that gave birth to you and raised you. Do you know why Vongola's base is on Secon Island? Because that is my home, I don't want the chaos of the Great Era of Pirates to affect it, so I established Vongola Family to protect the people of Secon Island!"
"And you, since you become our family, your comrades will also be protected by Vongola. If there is any trouble, let them taste the wrath of Vongola!"