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Chasing The Sun

Chapter 3: Drowning Fish

Summary/Info Rated M ____________________________________________________

-Introduction to Type Dynamics- (Continued…) 

Type O Dynamic  Also referred to as “Type O” or simply “O” Eighteen percent probability 

They have a womb capable of carrying children and the function of one's gonads is the production of eggs, no matter the body appearance. Type O have a particular sense of smell and very rarely have a sexual drive outside of Estrus (See: ER Period). It is not unusual for one to build or be a part of a pack*, whether they are small tight-knit or large communities. To feel overly protective for the well-being of the group is completely normal for a Type O, whether this comes out as nurturing or aggressive.  

Males that are Type O are the only ones with external differences, as they have visible dual sexes, but are only capable of reproduction through their womb. Making them the only Type Dynamic that can be identified before sexual maturity without invasive surgery. Taking blood samples is an option for all early Type Dynamic testing, but are not accurate before adolescence due to lack of certain hormones and thus are only viable for patients over the age of ten already showing signs of puberty.

[*An older term that is uncommonly used, but easier to understand in summary. (See: Packs)] 

Type AB Dynamic   Also referred to as “Type AB”, or simply “AB” / “OB”Four percent probability

The second variation of B, and the rarest of all Dynamics. People of this Type do not exhibit any physical characteristics of Type A, nor will they experience a Rut. They do however, have the same particular sense of smell. Otherwise, people of this Type are the same as B in the aspects of sexual reproduction. 

Though as a personal preference some would rather use OB for their classification, but the definition is the same.

-Section one: End-

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“Another coming up on the starboard in about six meters.” Usopp informed from his position, leaning further over the railing, as he tried to get a better view of the reef. Just in case he misjudged the distance, he would be ready to update the helmsman.  

“Understood.” Jinbei adjusted their course and cast a glance to Sanji; whom was at the other end of the bow watching the port side. The blond gave a thumbs-up in response, indicating that his side was still clear. The trio had been at this for a few hours now without sails, relying on cola power to trudge along and avoid damaging the hull.  

While the next island was within sight, it was still fairly far off with the pace of their heading. Earlier, they hadn’t even noticed the speck of an island in the distance before they had run aground, and the sudden collision set everything lurching foreword. It certainly was surprising to find a coral reef this far out in what was expected to be open water. Though, after Jinbei did a quick underwater investigation, he let the crew know of what was to come. This was a mountain of coral, easily over two hundred feet tall, but there was far more in the distance.  

Sure enough, the closer they got to the island, the denser the reefs were. They also got brighter with colour, making them easier to spot at a distance, while leaving the ocean looking more and more like an opal. It was quite the sight.  

Jinbei, however, at this moment felt that a certain matter had become long overdue and he has grown tired of waiting on the crew. “If there is something else weighing on your mind, then say it.”  

Usopp flinched, “w-what do you mean?” while Sanji pretended not to hear. 

The fishman gave them each a firm look. “Both of you have grown uneasy after having to work on this task with me. And it is certainly not the first time I have noticed.” Though, they weren’t the only ones. It wasn’t even a week into living with the crew when the excitement had begun to fade. Recently, most of the crew either stiffened up or trailed into nervous banter from his presence. Especially when one on one.  

He understood that time was needed for everyone to adjust, and build honest trust. Jinbei, himself included. But he was worried that if this carried out for too long, it will cause more harm than good. 

Usopp immediately looked guilty and panicked a bit. “Wait! It��s not what you think! I-I'm not scared of you or anything. I just-,” he groaned and held his face in shame. “Sorry, I don’t mean to come off that way.”  

“Alright, fine. I’ll break the silence.” Sanji began calmly and even if he still felt unsure, he made eye contact with Jinbei none the less. “While I can’t speak for the others. There has been something I’ve been... curious about for some time, but I didn’t want to come off as offensive.”  

Though, the slight pause in their words gave Jinbei the impression that the cook had decided to avoid the true question. Or, perhaps, choose another that would be suitable cover up for their behaviour. For now, at least. As years of experience, and the simple fact that he wanted to make things work between them all, Jinbei told himself to go along with it. “Something to do with being a fishman, I take it?”

“Ya. Still want me to say it or do you want me to keep it to myself?” While he offered the choice, Usopp was looking at them with building anxiety over the worse case outcome of this conversation.  

Jinbei sighed softly. “If you wish to ask, then do so.”  

“You've said that you're a whale shark, but you look nothing like one.” Sanji said simply. “Unless, you’ve got hidden spots or something else I haven’t noticed.”  

The fishman quirked a brow at him. That’s all? He hadn't known what to expect really, but it hadn’t been something so harmless as that. Jinbei answered with a bit of a puzzled tone. “I didn’t inherit any clear identifying markers. The only traits that designated me as a whale shark was my skin, and later in life, the found ability to talk with the animal.”   

This tension, was it due to the crew wanting to get closer to him, to get to know him better? Did they become unsure with what they could say or do, simply because they were worried that they might upset him? Perhaps a mix of that and Jinbei’s own demeanour is what caused this whole misunderstanding. Jinbei was well aware of how he came off, even without trying or meaning too. 

“Oh?” With the ease of receiving a reply and without Jinbei getting affronted about it. Sanji found himself a bit taken back, his posture became more comfortable and he sat down on the railing.  

It sort of set off a chain reaction, as Usopp began to become a little intrigued. While still nervous, he looked for clarification. “So, like, you’ve got the same scales of a whale shark?” 

Jinbei shook his head. “Fishmen don’t have scales, regardless of ancestral trait. Only merfolk have the possibility of scales.” 

“Possibility?”  

Sanji rolled his eyes and gave a brief chuckle. “Usopp, you do know that not all fish have scales, right?”  

His response was to lightly scowl back at the cook for a moment; either he hadn’t or he forgot. But quickly returned his attention to Jinbei. “Well, if you don’t have scales or spots. What about your skin makes you a whale shark?”  

“Its thickness,” he answered.   

Sanji hummed in thought. “I see, that makes sense. Certain species of fish can have densities from a few inches to up to a foot.”  

“But that exact comparison doesn’t carry over into fishfolk. My skin can be a little over an inch thick in some places, mainly around my core.” 

“Does your skin still feel like a shark’s though?” Came Sanji’s next inquiry. Sure, he had fought quite a number of fishmen in the past, but in the heat of battle it’s hard to recall small things like that. 

Jinbei said nothing as he took a hand off the helm and held it out towards the man. There was a moment of pause before Sanji got up and approached to take their hand, like one would a handshake. His eyes quickly widened in slight surprise. Sanji began to investigate, carefully grasping at different points. Feeling the muscle, bone and even the webbing of Jinbei’s fingers.  

“Huh, well how about that.” Sanji said as he withdrew.  

But the vague response only made Usopp more eager for an answer and hastily approached. “Could I also feel it?”  

Swapping out hands on the helm, Jinbei offered to him as well. “You may.”  

Usopp was a bit more childlike in his examination, becoming bolder the more fascinated he got. Flipping their hand over and back, prodding at fingernails and splaying the webbing. All the while, Jinbei focused on his task of steering and didn’t seem the least bit bothered by any of it. Usopp even went over their wrist and a bit up Jinbei’s forearm before he was finished.  

“Woah, that was really unexpected.” Usopp looked to his own hands, pinching at the bridge of skin between the thumb and palm. “But you don’t feel any different than us.”  

At that moment the ship suddenly lurched and lifted, accompanied by a heavy groan with hollowed crunching. Rubber arms quickly wrapping around the lion’s mane gave the trio some relief that at least the captain hadn’t been thrown off. 

“Shit!” Sanji cursed as he scrambled back to his post and Usopp did the same.  

The ship quickly veered off course, harshly jostling everything and everyone on board once more. Usopp shouted apologies across the ship as the three worked together to make sure Sunny was back on a safe rout.   

Popping his head up between the mane not a moment later, Luffy laughed at them. “You hit another reef.” 

“Ya, I think we know that! But you could have at least warned us!” Usopp yelled.  

“I was sleeping.” He explained innocently and untangled his arms to lounge in the crook of the figurehead.  

“Please, don’t do that up there.” Jinbei sighed. “It is an unpleasant thought that you could roll off and drown.” 

Luffy chuckled with his usual carefree grin. “I won’t.” 

“Says the guy that one of us has to fish out of the ocean once a week.” Sanji reproached.  

Usopp gave Jinbei a bit of an envious look. “Must be nice not to have to worry about that sort of thing.” 

“Hm?” The fishman’s expression was puzzled for a second before he shook his head with great seriousness. “I am concerned about our captain’s safety just as much as the rest of the crew.” 

“No, I mean about drowning in general.” Usopp clarified as he checked for reefs, making sure to stay on top of it this time while they chat. “Fishfolk can breathe in water after all.” 

“Ah. I have not experienced it, but I am mindful of it under the circumstances.”  

“Huh?” Usopp wasn’t sure he understood that correctly. “Wait, you mean you can drown?” 

“Yes, though, it may not be in the same way. For merfolk, it is technically classified as gill particle-suffocation, but is commonly referred to as dust-drowning.” 

The three humans quirked their heads and express various looks of confusion. Though Luffy was the first to ask. “How does that work?” 

“Similar to the typical understanding of drowning I would imagine. Only instead of water, it’s fine powder like substances and rather than getting into your lungs, it coats your gills.” Jinbei started to explain.  

Sanji countered. “You don’t breathe on land through your gills, do you? And wouldn’t breathing through your lungs solve the problem till you found water to clean it out?” 

 “Yes and no, it depends on your gill type. Though one should never just submerge any fishfolk suffering the effects. But, for example, if my gills are engaged; affected by dust and unable to expel the debris, my lungs won’t open even if I try to force it. Almost like choking, I would suffocate.” And then he shrugged. “Though, I don’t really know much about it from a medical stand point, I just know how it can happen and how to resuscitate someone if need be.”  

Sanji hummed as he tried to picture CPR, and with a bucket of water at the ready, but he didn’t know where else to go with it. “How does one save fishfolk from this if you can’t go straight to dunking them in water?” 

“To begin with, know that water needs to be taken in through the mouth and passed out the gills. This is crucial, because if water is brought through the gills first with regular breaths, whatever is coating them will be pulled in further and damage or block smaller, more delicate parts of the gills. This can quickly lead to death.” Jinbei warned them with a harsh look. There was so much that could go horribly wrong if done incorrectly. 

“If the person happens to still be conscious and calm enough, offer to have them take in water themselves. Provide plenty of water, but controlled in small amounts, like with a cup. The recovery will always go much faster and easier on the person if they can do it.   

“The first step; after you have confirmed that they are not breathing due to something in their gills, is always check for gill openings. Not all gill types are external. If you can find them on the body, make sure the area around it is clear, but do not try to stick your fingers inside and remove anything you may see. It will cause more harm than good.”  

Usopp raised his hand at this. “Wait, how would you tell if fishfolk have stopped breathing from other reasons or if they’re suffering from dust-drowning? I imagine going straight to water might lead to actual drowning.” 

“A good question. It is not always simple, but gill tissue will often be visibly pale, likely even dry, and one’s operculum will flap erratically for the first few minutes. Those without operculums will still have some movement in their around their gill openings, but it can be harder to notice.” 

And before Usopp could even ask what Jinbei was talking about, Sanji interjected with clarification. “An operculum is the bony cover over the gills of most fish.” He also humoured Usopp with a demonstration of his hands rotating at either side of his jaw, in the way most children do when pretending to be fish.  

“Right.” Jinbei confirmed. “But, as for the concern over water in the lungs. For fishfolk, this isn’t something to worry too much about, as lungs and gills are linked in one way or another. There are even some cases where fishfolk use their lungs to pump water over their gills. So, I don’t think it's possible for fishfolk to actually drown due to water. Or at least, not that I’ve ever heard of. Not that I would recommend always choosing a water resuscitation.”  

“How does someone not drown with water in their lungs? Isn’t that the whole problem with drowning? And then, why is water fine in your lungs, but air isn’t in your gills?”  

The fishman was starting to become a little exasperated with this conversation. He gave a slight grumble as he answered, “I’ll be honest, Usopp. I don’t know, not my field of expertise.”   

“Fair.”

Usopp and Sanji would get some answers later from Chopper. The doctor was able to explain in simple terms that it isn’t technically the water or other fluids inside the lungs that is the sole cause of drowning. The lack of oxygen comes into play as well, and water simply has too little for a body that needs high demands of it. While Chopper was confident that in theory it would be scientifically possible to create an oxygen rich liquid that people could breathe in. He does not recommend trying it.  

Returning to where he left off, “So, this is where the repetition begins, water needs to be forced through the mouth and out the gills. However,” Jinbei paused in thought. This step required someone with the abilities to manipulate water, much like one does to perform fishman karate. “I think humans would need some source of running water, something with a bit of pressure even. Or maybe a pump of some sort?” 

Both Sanji and Usopp expressed various forms of concern at this vital point. Though, Usopp was the first to vocalize it. “This sounds like a project for Chopper and Franky.”  

“Agreed,” said Sanji. “But, carry on.” 

 “Very well. The cycle of water out the gills is followed with chest compressions. I believe this is the part that is most similar to when humans drown. Do this till the debris is expelled enough that they can switch to air, you’ll know then that it is safe for them to be submerged. The remains will be washed away with regular intakes, but it is always best to keep an eye on them for the first few hours. Just in case they need a doctor.” 

“Hey, Jinbei.” Luffy piped up. “When’s your birthday?” 

“Huh!?” Usopp was flabbergasted at just how random the question was. And right during something important and serious, too. Yet the captain, again, probably stopped paying attention at some point. 

 “Seriously, Luffy?” 

“Well, ya. Why would I joke about this?” He scowled a little.  

While Jinbei was taken off guard, he gave an answer anyways. What a way to change the topic. “April second.”  

“Really!? YES!!” 

Foreseeing the outcome, Sanji groaned, “for crying out loud,” and set his eyes on the ocean. He wasn’t going to make eye contact with the captain as they burst into high energy. 

“This means a three-day long party in April! Sanji!” He rushed over to their cook and excitedly started pestering him about preparations. “Sanji! We’re going to need three awesome breakfasts, three super lunchboxes, three epic dinners! Oh, oh, and three-!” 

“Yes, yes, I know!” Sanji cut him off, still refusing to look at him and held Luffy back with his foot. “You don’t need to repeat everything.”  

With Sanji busy handling Luffy, Jinbei turned to Usopp. “Why specifically three days?”  

The young man couldn’t help but smile, it was kinda funny how it all lined up. No one else on the crew was anywhere near as close together. “Because, I’m April first and Brook is April third.”  

“Ah.” That makes sense, although, he didn’t feel there was a need to celebrate his birthday.  

“How old are you currently?”  

“Forty-six.”  

Luffy spun around quickly, still all smiles and likely thinking of a bigger cake. “You’re an old man? I thought you were younger than that.”  

“I'm not an old man!” Jinbei snapped, but all Luffy did was laugh. “While you humans are lucky to live a hundred years, I’ll be just reaching my midlife.”  

“So, with that logic,” Sanji commented, “you’re, what? Mid-twenties, then?” 

“As in... physically? Compared to humans?” Honestly, he didn’t know what the right answer to that was. Some fishfolk grew so fast in comparison to others, the giant merfolk especially. “Possibly?” 

“Oh!” Luffy jumped on Jinbei, grabbing his face, almost pinching his cheekbones. “So that’s why your eyes are similar to Torao’s!”  

“And then there’s Luffy’s logic...” Usopp rolled his eyes.  

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 “Any volunteers?” Nami calls out as she makes her way up to the helm, counting out Beri into sorted piles as the crew gathers.  

A port town had been spotted from the crow's nest, just beyond the forest on another shoreline, an hour’s walk most likely. It was the first island to have a large economy and some of the crew were looking to take advantage of the opportunity. The last few had been in low population, quaint towns and villages, but not abundant in resources. “Or are we going to draw straws this time?”  

“I’ll remain here.” Jinbei responds without missing a beat, which earns him a number of looks. He knows what a few will say and the fishman is quick to insist. “There isn’t anything that I need in particular and I do not mind guarding the ship.”   

“But you’ve stayed behind all the other times.” Usopp countered before jutting a thumb at the swordsman. “Let’s get Zoro to watch the Sunny this time. He’s likely to nap the whole time we’re gone anyways.”  

Annoyed, the man in question scowled as he spoke. “I’ve got training to catch up on, so fine. I’ll stay. I don’t care either way.” Though, Chopper was immediately reminding Zoro to keep it within the limits. The last of the crew’s bandages may have come off, but that didn’t mean they were fully recovered. 

“See? Works out perfectly.” The sniper grinned; at first, but his expression fell into a mix of fear and uncertainty in response to Jinbei’s reaction. On top of Jinbei’s usual stern look, he seemed greatly irritated and even gave a huff as he looked away from Zoro.  

Is he mad!? I made things worse again, didn’t I? Usopp fretted. Did he just want to be left alone? Shoot, shoot! I was just trying to help, and to make things fair!    

But, as much as Usopp; or any of the crew, wanted to understand their new teammate. Jinbei was just simply hard to read. Getting past anything work related or day-to-day living situations was like stepping on the man’s toes. It was like Jinbei was almost always in two constant moods, serious or annoyed. Work or leave me alone. “Regardless, I will remain here.” 

“What gives, Jinbei?” Luffy approached after receiving his allowance for the trip, stuffing the money in his pocket. “You haven’t set foot on land since Wano. I get that you’re a fishman and my helmsman, but that doesn’t mean you're always stuck with watching Sunny.”  

“I understand that, I am choosing to do this.”  

“But what if we need you?”  

“We have den-den-mushi for communication. I will come without hesitation should any of the crew call for aid.” 

“But-”  

“Luffy,” Jinbei cut off his captain this time, “unless it is required, there is no sense in me going inland.” And while Luffy pouted about it, he didn’t say anything more and walked away.  

Usopp tried to counter his friend’s mood, being supportive and also standing up for his crewmate. “Come on, Luffy. We can go on an adventure instead! I mean, maybe Jinbei just wants to relax.” 

However, Nami came up to Jinbei right after and pulled his palm upright. “Here.” She then forced a bundle of bills into his hand. “This is yours; with a little welcome bonus, for whatever you need to finish settling in.”   

“I don’t-” 

“And this,” she added another, smaller bundle, and gave him a slightly evil grin as she whispered, “is babysitting money.” 

“Babysitting?” The word hardly left his mouth before he felt something suddenly wrap around him. In the next second he heard; the start of Luffy yelling Gum-gum-, a distortion of shouting and laughter. Followed by being launched over the main mast at blinding speed.  

Cupping her hands around her mouth, Nami shouted after them. “Keep him out of trouble and I’ll double it!!” 

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I don’t like this. 

Luffy was practically jumping with joy as they passed the town gate and he made a bee-line to the first food-stall.  

Jinbei, on the other hand, was quite bitter as he entered. Inspecting what he could see from the gate; a modest residential area still showing signs of the forest, stretching for a while before becoming denser with buildings and more bustling crowds.  

Troublesome and pointless. He then huffed and chose to take his time in following after the captain.  

When Jinbei reached Luffy, he had already paid and eaten. Granted it took longer for him to pick and pay, than it did to devour the food. “That was tasty!” He sighed in content before smiling up at the fishman. “You got to try it!” 

At the prospect of another customer, the stall-keep looked up from their work with a friendly smile. At first. Before flinching in surprise, and while they tried to hold the smile, it was clear that they were greatly off-put. 

It did not go unnoticed, even though Jinbei only caught it out of the corner of his eye. Troublesome. “I think I’ll pass.” He said with a flat tone and kept on walking.  

“Aw, how come?” Luffy hurried to his side. Though after a beat of silence, he tried to catch his friend’s gaze and failed. “Are you mad about the landing?” It certainly hadn’t been his best, even with using his balloon skill and the landing had roughed them up a little. Luffy was still sporting leaves and twigs from the band of his hat like a kid.  

“No.” 

“Mad about-?” 

“I’m not mad, Captain.” 

And he didn’t believe that one bit. Luffy could tell he was prickly, irritated, more so since they left the ship. “Then what?” 

“I just,” The further they walked, the more people there was on the street. Every which way Jinbei looked there was; a visible pause, a double take, a stricken expression, a fixed gaze, a disdainful eye. Pointless. “don’t like shopping.”  

Luffy gave a brief hum in response as he gave the street a quick scan. “Want to get clothing and stuff out of the way first then?” 

“Fine,” he answered with a short sigh.  

“Alright!” With a mischievous grin Luffy snatched Jinbei’s hand and proceeded to drag the larger man along as he practically skipped down the street.  

“Agh, Luffy!” He stumbled at first from the sudden shift, before he had to run just to keep up with Luffy’s pace. “Slow down!”  

His captain only laughed as he tightened his grip, but not so much that Jinbei would have to put effort in escaping. Just... strong.  

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Jinbei was really starting to believe that Nami wasn’t joking, about the whole babysitting thing. Keeping Luffy out of trouble was never easy, but this... all of this wasn’t exactly what he had in mind.  

After finding a clothing shop that Luffy deemed ‘Franky style’ and while it was certainly a little odd, he wouldn’t go as far to compare it to the cyborg himself. Most of it was bright, colourful and patterned; that part was fine. But Jinbei didn’t have much interest in common; the shirt and pants kind, casual wear. Though Luffy wasn’t letting them leave till Jinbei bought a few things. 

All the while, the clerk eyed Jinbei; as he expected, but he paid them no mind. That is, till Luffy started drawing in a lot of attention. Dashing in and out of clothing racks; sometimes wearing something ‘cool’ he found, other times holding something ‘awesome’ for Jinbei or another crewmate. And because he wouldn’t stop rambling on about disguises and sneaking into places. Leaving Jinbei pick something just to shut him up and get out. Before any form of law enforcement was called on them.  

Just as he was planning on placing the money on the counter and leaving. They could keep the change. The clerk; seeing them coming up in a hurry, panicked and rushed to get the cash-drawer on the counter. Which made the pair of pirates pause. 

“H-have a great day!” They tried to say with a smile, but it was easy to see that they were nervous and frightened.  

Jinbei knew where this was coming from and Luffy’s chatter hadn’t helped matters. They thought that they were being robbed. Though, before Jinbei was able to respond any further than a frown, Luffy burst out laughing. 

“That’s not how this works!” He then nudged the man next to him, as if he hadn’t seen what happened. “Hey, Jinbei! This idiot is trying to pay us for their clothes!” And while Luffy laughed harder, the clerk only looked more terrified.  

“No, Luffy. That’s not what-” Jinbei tried to interject.   

But Luffy wasn’t listening, he quickly pulled out his own money and counted a few bills. “Here, look, I’ll show you. I...” He then grabbed the clerk’s arm to bring their hand up, much to their further terror. “pay you...” Placed the money in their hand. “for the stuff in your shop.” And then, he let them go and smiled with pride. “That’s how shopping works.” 

“Uh...” Was all the; now bewildered, clerk could say in response.  

The situation had gone from uncomfortable to just down right weird. Not sure what to say, Jinbei could only correct Luffy’s math. “Actually... you’re short.” Adding another bill to the clerk’s out stretched hand.  

“Huh?! No!” Yet, he still quickly started counting with his fingers. Then, “oh,” he realized that he had given too little.   

Jinbei sighed and took a paper bag to carry the clothing in, then proceeded to walk out of the shop. “Come along, before you embarrass yourself further.”  

“Oi!” Luffy was quickly on his heels. “Hey, what’s that supposed to mean!?” 

For the times to follow, Jinbei put more effort into keeping his presence as low as he could. Regardless of how impossible it seemed and how difficult Luffy made it for him. If Luffy saw a shop he wanted to check out, Jinbei would wait outside. Sometimes just around the corner, other times in between buildings. But every time Luffy exited, he would call out to Jinbei or wave at him, or both.  

However, one time in particular, someone was unable to hold their tongue. While Jinbei didn’t hear what had been said to set Luffy off, he caught the moment his captain switched from cheerful to pissed. Leaving Jinbei to step in or have a swarm of unwanted attention from a brawl breaking out in front of a supply store. With there being no sense in talking Luffy out of it, he simply threw the young man over his shoulder and walked away. Luffy still continued to shout and even threw jars of paint out of his bag of purchased goods at the other person for added measure, colouring them in splashes of green and purple. 

Even when the person was out of sight. “Jerk.” Was all Luffy would grumble over and over again, but he didn’t try to break free. This continued for some time, even after Jinbei set him back on his own feet when he was confident that the younger man wouldn’t bolt off to find the person and finish the fight. It took a little longer, and for the fishman to buy a snack; much to the stall-tender’s horror, for the young man’s mood to finally start turning around.  

“I can’t believe you paid for free food.” Luffy spoke with mild irritation as he chewed. It was a local specialty of coral fish and island flora roasted on a skewer. He had about twenty of them bunched up in one hand like a bouquet.   

“It wasn’t free.” Jinbei couldn’t believe that he had to be blunt about this to Luffy. “They just wanted out of the situation as quickly and easily as possible. They were only concerned for their own safety.” 

“Why’s that?”  

Jinbei muttered under his breath as he looked anywhere, but at Luffy. “I’ll give you three guesses.” It wasn’t said with a hateful tone, not even out of annoyance, just disappointment. 

They stumbled upon a nice spot just a little ways from the market. A grand plaza, centred with a large fountain with gardens and grass areas around it. This place also seemed to be situated on a small cliff, with decorative railing overlooking the harbour and the district below. Though, easily accessible with pathways on either side. 

While no place in this town was truly quiet, here was a different kind of busy. Only a few small groups or pairs took up spots in patches of grass or on stone benches, while kids played games across the cobblestone. It appeared most were here for lunch.  

“Wanna take a break for a bit?” Luffy suggested. 

“Fine by me.” 

Jinbei picked a bench that was off to the side, one others wouldn’t have to try and awkwardly avoid. Luffy didn’t seem to care and flopped down next to Jinbei, dropping his bag at his feet as he continued to enjoy his food. Yet, even after a few moments of silence, Jinbei still wasn’t able to become comfortable and was about to relocate.

Something Luffy must have picked up on or just had uncanny timing.  

“Here.” He held out a skewer and before Jinbei could begin to politely refuse. “Come on, just try it.” 

Half expecting some sort of trick, Jinbei hesitantly took the offering. He even waited a second to see if Luffy would snatch it back, but the young man just moved on to the next one in hand. So, Jinbei took a bite. 

Luffy grinned as he watched. “Pretty good, huh?” 

“Mm-hm.” He hummed softly as he savoured the tender meats and well-seasoned vegetables. Turns out he had been hungrier than expected, not that he should be surprised since he hadn’t eaten anything since breakfast. “Thank you,” he said and took his time eating the rest. 

However, Luffy was quick to hold out another once he was finished and this time Jinbei smiled a little. Even if he didn’t understand why, the gesture was appreciated.  

As they ate in silence. Everything was starting to feel a little lighter, a little less tense and restricted. Jinbei felt comfortable enough to relax, a bit at least. “So, why the paint?” 

“Hm?” Luffy responded with a mouth full of food, glancing up at his friend in confusion before looking at the bag next to his feet. Quickly swallowing before speaking, he answered. “Oh this stuff? It’s for Usopp. I spilled some of his by accident, and he said he wouldn’t paint me more flags till I bought him more.” 

“Spares for the ship?” 

He shook his head with a serious look on his face as he finished off the last of the skewers. “No, for marking my territory.” 

Jinbei chuckled lightly in response, because there really was no need for that. Every island that Luffy claimed put up Straw-Hat flags of their own choosing. Some even did so just from being visited or from what they learned about him through news and rumours. Not so much out of ownership or submission, but one out of unification and support. “Of course, of course.”  

The peaceful life of the plaza hadn’t changed.  

No sudden shift in the atmosphere.  

No sudden noise.  

Nothing at all that could come off as unusual.  

Yet, Jinbei felt the snap. A faint; though sharp and lightning fast, feeling pushed past him like a wave. Observation Haki. Had he not been so close to the source, he wouldn’t have noticed with his own. To feel the aura brush up against him like a bristling animal. It had the fishman flinching in alarm. 

His captain was looking for something. Someone. Silent rage clear on his face. It hadn’t even been a second more, before Luffy bolted. Startling the people in the area as he hollered, tearing across the plaza and jumping over the guardrail to the harbour below. “Tama!” 

“Luffy! Hold on!” Jinbei quickly grabbed their things and gave chase going the long way around. Though people were quick to get out of the fishman’s way, saving him the time of dodging those in his path. As he entered the harbour district, he rushed for the back alleyways, Jinbei only knew he was going the right direction from Luffy continuously calling out the little girl’s name. Which only added to his confusion. While he didn’t want to doubt Luffy, how did he know it was her? Did she call his name? Did he catch a glimpse of her? Perhaps not, Luffy was reacting aggressively rather than out of surprise.  

A loud smashing of wood, followed by angry shouting was heard not far off. Luffy had started a fight.  

One that he had finished within moments, as Luffy gave one last punch to someone just as Jinbei rounded the corner. Adding to the others unconscious on the cobblestone alley. All of them appeared to be women; six in total and five were out. They weren’t dressed in any sort of fashion that would draw much attention, like ordinary civilians. There also didn’t seem to be anything suspicious in the alleyway. A few crates and barrels behind buildings that were likely some sort of trade post or cargo transport. However, despite how this all looked, Jinbei had a good feeling that these people were anything other than ordinary townsfolk.  

The last one was cowering with their back against a wall and had a knife pointed at Luffy. “Who the fuck are you!? You didn’t hesitate and you weren’t listed. So, either you’re trying to cash-in on our hard work or a merc!” The captain would have finished her off in a flash, if a scratching sound hadn’t drawn in his attention. Undeterred, Luffy turned his back to her and began to tear the sealed lids off the barrels nearby, one by one. 

“Captain,” Jinbei called out as he calmly approached the situation. Also ignoring the woman as she turns the knife on him in renewed wariness. “Care to fill me in on the details?”  

Though, Luffy just kept going without responding. Some held fish, others crabs or lobster and the odd one was empty. It wasn’t making any sense to Jinbei, but when he noticed that the woman was trying to sneak away. He fixed her with a hard look, “that would be an unwise decision,” and she froze.  

It seems she had chosen to attempt it now for a reason. For as Jinbei’s focus shifted, the barrel that Luffy just opened, caught the man a little bit by surprise. “Eh?” Revealing two sets of frightened eyes staring up at him. “You’re not Tama.”  

A child popped up quickly, grabbing desperately onto Luffy’s shirt with trembling hands. A little girl with long, wavy, brown hair. Littered with fresh scrapes and bruises, a particularly nasty one next to her left eye. Her dress had patches of dirt and grass stains. The other child was a boy and looked to be younger. He was also injured, a head wound that had left blood drying down the side of his face and on his clothes.  

“Please.” The girl’s voice wavered, frightened and unsure. “Help us.” 

After witnessing such a sight, Jinbei had a pretty good guess at what these women were doing. And the appearances were starting to make sense. Hardly anyone would have noticed that something was wrong. Even children were likely to be less cautious. As people tended to take notice if a man were to approach a child, no matter how he looked. Most wouldn’t even think that they might be a family member or a friend.  

Because kidnapper; more often than not, was criminally portrayed as a man.  

“You’re not going to get away with stealing our cargo.” The woman spat at them. A bad move for her, reminding them of her presence. “The boss has been running this market for much longer. Unlike the failure, Joker, they’ll be sure to take something from you of greater value and make you suffer.” 

The captain didn’t say anything at first and just lifted the children out of the barrel one at a time. There wasn’t any need for clarification, simply saying market and Joker was plenty. “Monkey D. Luffy.” 

“Huh?” 

“Who I am. You wanted to know, right?” Luffy explained eerily calm and didn’t even look at her. “So, pass this on to your boss as well. I will be King of the Pirates. And the Straw-Hat Pirates,” 

In the brief pause Jinbei stepped forward. 

“hate slavers.”  

Only to deliver a knockout blow.  

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It wasn’t intentional, it just sort of stood out as Luffy pulled the rope tight. A beige bundle of paper was poking out from a jacket that one of them was wearing. So, he pulled it free and quickly recognized it from his time spent with Chopper. A file.  

Flipping the wrinkled cover, he saw a profile of a little kid clipped to the first page.  

Luffy then glanced to the two kids huddled together nearby. The girl fidgeted nervously, likely having doubts about getting help from them, with now knowing they’re pirates. She even looked ready to bolt, till her eyes met Luffy’s and she stills. Noticing what the young man held, she fearfully looked to the boy clinging to her arm and pulled him in close. Either trying to hide or protect him, but only making it obvious who's file it was.  

Returning to the file in hand, Luffy half-heartedly skimmed the page. It had pretty typical stuff, name, age, sex, blood type, parents and occupations, contact info, address, and a whole bunch of doctor stuff Luffy didn’t even bother understanding. But there was something in the notes that caught his eye. Their dynamic was listed, Type O. ��Hm.” 

“-right.” Chopper’s voice over the Den-den-mushi alerted Luffy of Jinbei’s return. “I’ll wait for you here.” Hanging up, Jinbei then slipped it back into the front of his yakata.  

“Chopper is waiting for us at the old bell tower beyond the market.” He informed as he looked down at his captain, only to pause and quirk an eyebrow at what he was doing. The unconscious women had been bound to what looked to be a broken mast. Luffy likely spotted it somewhere towards the docks. But it was the bundle of paper in his hands that had the fishman curious. “Find something?” 

“Nah, not really.” Luffy replied with indifference and stuffed the file back into the jacket he found it in. “I’m just about finished with this.” He then picked up a barrel lid he had been messing with before, while Jinbei had stepped aside to contact the others. Luffy then tied it to the end of the post and he asked while smiling in satisfaction. “Think you could set this up in the market on our way there?” 

Luffy had used the paint and a barrel lid to make a; poorly made, mind you, make-shift sign. Written in sloppy letters, it read: Got caught stealn’ and selln’ kids.  

Honestly, Jinbei couldn’t help but grimace a little. It wasn’t that the task would be difficult or that he had an issue with the shaming. Criminals or not. It was the fact that he could clearly picture the reaction of the townsfolk as he himself paraded through the streets with this in hand. “I could...” He began slowly.  

“Great!” Luffy then scooped up their bags and zipped over to the kids in one fluid motion before Jinbei could finish, making both of them flinch. “Not-Tama, you’re with me!”  

“Huh!?” She voiced in surprise as the young man easily plucked her from the hold she had on the other child and swung her onto his back. Immediately, she bit him, on the ear no less, and she pulled on it hard. 

“Ow ow, owowow!” He cries out in pain, but doesn’t let her go. “What are you doing!? That hurts!!” 

Startled that his ear stretched far more than possible, she ended up letting go, but then started yelling and squirming. “Put me down, put me down!”  

“No way. You're just going to slow us down with your injuries. And Chopper’s waiting.” Luffy grumbled defiantly as he rubbed his assaulted ear into his shoulder. Despite the girl’s struggling, he easily shifted the forced piggy-back to one arm and scooped up the little boy with ease. He seemed dazed and was slow to react. “Here, Jinbei. This one’s yours.”  

“Eh?” Jinbei was taken back as the child was placed in his arms, though wasn’t left with much of a choice as Luffy quickly turned and ran down the alley. Leaving Jinbei to gather up the beam of captured criminals on one shoulder. All the while being careful not to jostle the injured boy.  

“No! We’re not going anywhere with pirates!” Not-Tama fought even harder to escape. “Let us go!” 

“But you asked me for help.” 

“That was then, this is now! Just let us go, we’ll be fine on our own.”  

The two of them continued on arguing while they got further and further away.  

Jinbei sighed, it was not surprising that Luffy didn’t think to slow down, but it still annoyed him a little.  

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As Chopper finished up the bandage, carefully pinning it in place, he smiled brighter. “There, all done. You did so well!” Though the praise didn’t bring the boy to respond, other than touching his forehead. But the doctor didn’t seem bothered by it and just kept on smiling. 

“He’ll be okay, right?” The other child asked softly as she walked up to them. Chopper had tended to her injuries first, as Luffy was the first to arrive at the rendezvous. So, she had been nervously pacing close by while the tiny deer tended to her friend.  

“Mm-hm.” He replied as he turned around. “The scalp-, the top of your head bleeds a lot even from small cuts, so it looked worse that it was. No stitches needed. Though it will be best for the parents to keep an eye on him, just in case signs of a concussion continue.” 

“You mean he doesn’t have one?” Jinbei asked from where he was keeping an eye on the main street that led back to the market, and as well as acting like a bit of a wall. To keep prying eyes away and give the doctor a bit of privacy.  

“No, I believe his silence and mild temperament is more from shock than anything.” His cheerful expression waning. “Afterall, an experience like... that is traumatic.” 

During treatment, Chopper was able to get the little girl to tell them what had happened. They were from a small village not far from town and it was at the park that this had started. One of the women had approached the boy, stating that she was a friend from his mother’s work in town and that something had happened. Having been a little older, her intuition a bit better, she resisted and stood her ground with her friend, insisting they get her parents first.  

What she thought made things better, only caused the situation to become drastic. None of which was the children’s fault. The woman hadn’t been alone and lured them in with a false sense of security of getting a trusted adult. Once away from the park, from other children, they were surrounded and then silenced when they struggled to run away.  

The point in the story where Chopper believed Luffy became aware of their kidnapping, was when they awoke and tried to escaped the crate they had been smuggled into town with. Having been caught immediately, screaming and crying out for help, before being beaten into submission and sealed in a barrel. 

Luffy stated that he hadn’t heard what was said, only that he faintly heard Tama’s voice and that she sounded like she was in trouble. Jinbei regrettably didn’t notice any distress, though no one else in the plaza did either. The children had been saved, practically on a whim, by a man that thought someone dear to them was in trouble. A frightening thought that hadn’t quite settled in.  

“Hey, Not-Tama.” Luffy leaned in closer to the group. Having sat down on the other end of the old building’s steps, giving Chopper plenty of space to look after the children and keep a lazy lookout on the empty street behind them. The captain was acting rather bored during the whole thing, but that in itself was a good thing. If he wasn’t tense, there was nothing to fear within his area of perception, which was fairly large.  

The girl puffed up in irritation and turned on him with renewed vigour. “Stop calling me that, I told you that’s not my name-!” 

Luffy shrugged it off. “Ya, ya. So, you got a navy base here?” The question had both his crewmates raise a brow at him.  

“No? I don’t think so.” She seemed to be confused over what he was asking. “I know the docks have lots of boats that come and go.”  

He changed his question to be more straightforward “Who on this island handles the bad guys?”   

She stared at him for a long moment, as if they were being asked a trick question and then answered. “We have patrollers, but I don’t know where to find any in town.”  

“Patrollers?” Chopper echoed. 

“Ya, strong members of the village that take turns making sure it stays safe.” She explained in a matter-of-fact way to Chopper, like he was younger than her. Though she was a little taller than him so it may have been more of a habit. “My auntie’s so strong that she even helps out here in town sometimes.” 

“Traditional protection, huh.” Something both Chopper and Luffy were familiar with, having lived a number of years in a place that relied more on the local support than the navy. Dealing with a publicly formed guard was easier for them to work with, but in turn harder to locate.  

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Finding the town guard didn’t prove to be very difficult, as it turns out they had been looking for them. Not for the kids in particular, not at first. But for the fishman that had planted the bound criminals in a marketplace flowerbed. Jinbei had picked it because it was the only open ground he came across on his way through, he didn’t want to cause more issues by smashing up the street and Luffy had asked for it to be set up so... that’s where he left them.  

Jinbei had expected some sort of accusation or fight over it, seeing as a gang of humans sought him out personally and began asking questions. It wasn’t until they began to speak of the matter in great detail and even thank him for bringing the situation to light, did he realize that they were part of the guard. 

Apparently, word had gotten around that a fishman had shown up and was acting extremely suspicious. Spending a lot of time surveying the area as they wondered town, frightening shops, and was also seen by many trying to sneak around. All of which Jinbei sighed at and repressed the urge to cover his face with his hands.  

Though when one of them started to apologize to him, apparently for something they had said, Luffy was suddenly at his side. “Oi! You’re that jerk from earlier!”  

Sure enough, there was still traces of paint in their hair and on their shoes. Cleaned up enough for most to not notice, but not enough for Luffy apparently. And before his captain got too riled up, Jinbei rested a hand on his head. “I’m sorry for the mess this one made.” 

“But Jinbei-!”  

“It’s fine, Luffy. It was a misunderstanding, I’m sure.” Whatever was said really didn’t matter. The less fights picked the better. While Luffy was still clearly upset about it, he didn’t press the subject any further and let it go. 

With the matter of the children returning to safety settled, this strange day of shopping was over for Jinbei. The request to return to the ship was granted without any issue and he enjoyed the, relatively, peaceful walk through the forest on their way back to Sunny. The only trouble on the way back was Luffy was unable to find a cool bug to show Usopp.  

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[scepterno]

Besides Sentomaru/Kizaru/admirals, what are some ships you like? Rarepairs and crackships included.

i like luffy/almost anyone who isn't law (i do like bepolaw). but mostly jinlu, zolu, and lusopp (or zolusopp) . luffy/every single staw hat is peak.

i like poly straw hats. i like jinbei/robin/franky/brook especially. i like acelu and saboace.

umm i like teachkuza. and kuzavan(auger) <--- really love them, garpkuza, KOBYkuza (used to be a bigger fan of this). kobyteach is fun too. garp/sengoku is fun. tsuru/doffy is fun too. doffycora. coralaw. doffy/usopp has really wacky potential.

drake/smoker has piqued my interest by like 0.01% lately so i think it deserves a mention. i really like hawkins so i sorta crackship him with anyone you can throw to the wall and stick. hawkins/kizaru and hawkins/mihawk stand out.

i really love dragowani. and hawkodile. and SHUGGY!!!! i wuv shuggy so much. i like marco/izou. and marco/ace.

any first mate and their captain is a 10/10 ship by default.

i love luccikaku. super big on luccikaku. also khalifa can be in there too you know me i love white girls and their gay boyfriends.

shaka/lilith is super cute i do think they had somethin going on....

Lime Juice honorary mention just bc i fw him heavy, if anyone's gonna be kissing that man it'll be ME.

but in the end the admirals and sentomaru all hold my heart above every other ship. the admiral polycules go crazy.

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Hot Mess! E9

Hot Mess! Episode 9: Saturday, July 29 Two sets: 4:20pm & 8:00pm Central Standard Time at Elastic Arts, Chicago Esteemed artists: Vanessa Skantze Wannapa P-Eubanks Michael Zerang Carolyn Carney Muso Juliann Wang Anna Huff Jinlu Luo D Jean-Baptiste

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"Ip Man 3," one of the most popular recent Kung Fu movies in China, dominated the film market on its opening weekend, grossing 470 million yuan (US$72.7 million). But things went downhill when movie fans and industry insiders began noticing that online ticketing services showed that unusually large numbers of "Ip Man 3" screenings were sold out and that ticket prices had gone as high as US$31.

Beijing Max Screen, the film's distributor, later admitted to buying 56 million yuan's worth of the tickets itself and fabricating more than 7,600 screenings of the film according to the film bureau under the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film, and Television.

The bureau said it had ordered Max Screen to suspend distribution for a month while it "rectifies all malpractices" and that it had given serious warnings to three electronic ticket-selling groups involved in the fraud. Seventy-three cinemas were also given serious warnings. The fake box office figures will not count towards the film’s gross earnings.

Shanghai Kuailu Investment Group, run by business tycoon Shi Jianxiang, is the controlling shareholder of Hong Kong-listed Shifang Holding Ltd. Shifang owns the rights to box office earnings from "Ip Man 3." Shi stepped down from his position as CEO and chairman of the company on April 1, citing “health issues.”

But the scandal has effects beyond just the movie industry. Kuailu is a large private enterprise that was formed out of four old state-run enterprises in the 1990s. Shi, 52, who ranks No. 746 on the Hurun Report's 2015 China Rich List, with an estimated fortune of US$780 million, has expanded the company’s business into "innovative" film financing and distribution in recent years.

Shi had invested in a series of peer-to-peer lenders, and Kuailu's innovative approach to "Ip Man 3" was to make financial products in order to securitize its box office assets and raise funds from its peer-to-peer and crowdfunding platforms, based on box office expectations.

To make a greater financial gain from the movie, industry-watchers say the backers of "Ip Man 3" may have sought to inflate box office results to boost their companies' stock price. As the "ghost screening" box office scandal broke out, Shifang Holding Ltd's stock price dropped by more than 50 percent. Shenkai and other companies and platforms involved also suffered significant losses.

Hundreds of investors gathered at Jinlu Financial Advisors' headquarters on March 30 to ask about delayed payments. Jinlu said they would suspend payments on some wealth management products jointly created with its partner Kuailu because of a 300 million yuan (US$46.41 million) cash shortage.

To resolve the issue, Kuailu said on April 6 at a press conference in Shanghai that it will merge and refinance Jinlu and Dangtian Wealth, another related wealth management company, and offer a payment plan to investors soon. Kuailu has committed 5 billion yuan in assets as collateral for the delayed payment. Xu Qi, the new chairman and CEO of Kuailu, said they would fully resolve the payment problem of wealth management products before March 31, 2018, the National Business Daily reported.

So, box office numbers CAN be inflated.

[riyaus]

Intramedullary Nail Market Size, Share, Growth Factor 2021

Intramedullary Nail Market 2021

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Missing you. Starting to think #JinLu is stronger than #JinHao and #LuHui combined...🤔😭❤❤❤-yo luva

LOL ily hoeeee sry i haven’t been on much, had to offload tumblr form my phone since i ran out of storage;; i saw ur messages btw, anD HNNG IM PROUD OF U ALSO WE NEED A TEA SESSION SOON (well not tea but more like screaming abt crushes AHAH) [answered nov 2, 2:24 pm pst]

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Yiwu Guangcui Jewelry Factory is located in Yiwu of Zhejiang, which is the famous jewelry market in the world, and is specialized in manufacturing fashionable jewelry, such as necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, bangles, and so on.With an experienced and professional team, we have exported our products to many countries and regions all over the world, especially the USA, Mexico, and Other countries. Our products enjoy a good reputation among our customers.We welcome customers, business associations and friends from all parts of the world to contact us and seek cooperation for mutual benefits.

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Chasing The Sun [Story Info]

RATED M (18+)

Fandom: One Piece Focus Ship: Jinbei x Luffy

Warnings & Themes: Non-Traditional Alpha/Beta/Omega Dynamics Post Wano Arc (But not canon) Asexuality Spectrum Fluff and Hurt/Comfort Pack Family Luffy is like an Emotional Support Dog (Pack Mom?) Non Canon Fishfolk Lore Mpreg

The whole -Introduction to Type Dynamics- bit at the start of every chapter is my way of combating a dedicated chapter to how the Omega Verse plays out in this fic and not to bore anyone with just a ton of fictional info. But presently, the book doesn’t exist, sorta like snippets from the future. Letting you know more of what’s going on, while still giving the story/characters to make discoveries and new developments.

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Summary

Reunited and welcomed as part of the Straw-Hat crew. Jinbei is in for quite the ride with being a part of their chaotic life. Whether he likes it or not. Suffice to say, there was a lot he wasn’t expecting.

He knew the crew was very close and good friends to one another. But there’s this ‘Pack’ thing he doesn’t quite understand. And Jinbei can’t help but take notice, that Luffy will spend one on one time with a crew mate when they start acting a little out of the ordinary. Yet no one points it out or says anything on the matter. Like they have some sort of silent agreement to keep everyone sane.

So Jinbei goes along with it, keeping it to himself. Till Luffy begins doing the same with him. Or so Jinbei believes. The captain seems quite set on tearing down the walls he’s carefully reinforced, along with the whole world’s. Luffy won’t let him be content with sitting on the sidelines.

And he hates it, yet, he’s grateful for it.

Jinbei respects him for it. There’s a lot that he already does. But with more time spent with Luffy as his captain, his respect for the man only grows. For the grand feats and all the little things, like Luffy’s smile.

Ya… he respects that smile. He respects it a lot.

As You Wish Can be read as a prequel, but wasn’t exclusively made for that purpose. Chapters 1 2 3 …

[01saratonin]

Nesting at No Nation

On Monday, Nov 4, we present Mari Osanai's special solo with a couple of opening sets with Special Guests Jinlu Luo and Luciana Arias at our favorite home away from home, No Nation T a π g e π t i a l  U π s p a c e  A r t  L a b in Chicago, IL. FREE

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Jobs, Homes and Cows: China’s Expensive Drive to Erase Excessive Poverty JIEYUAN VILLAGE, China — When the Chinese language authorities supplied free cows to farmers in Jieyuan, villagers within the distant mountain neighborhood have been skeptical. They nervous officers would ask them to return the cattle later, together with any calves they managed to lift. However the farmers stored the cows, and the cash they introduced. Others acquired small flocks of sheep. Authorities employees additionally paved a street into the city, constructed new homes for the village’s poorest residents and repurposed an old-fashioned as a neighborhood heart. Jia Huanwen, a 58-year-old farmer within the village in Gansu Province, was given a big cow three years in the past that produced two wholesome calves. He bought the cow in April for $2,900, as a lot as he earns in two years rising potatoes, wheat and corn on the terraced, yellow clay hillsides close by. Now he buys greens frequently for his household’s desk and medication for an arthritic knee. “It was one of the best cow I’ve ever had,” Mr. Jia stated. The village of Jieyuan is one in every of many successes of President Xi Jinping’s bold pledge to eradicate abject rural poverty by the top of 2020. In simply 5 years, China says it has lifted from excessive poverty over 50 million farmers left behind by breakneck financial development in cities. However the village, one in every of six in Gansu visited by The New York Occasions with out authorities oversight, can also be a testomony to the appreciable price of the ruling Communist Occasion’s strategy to poverty alleviation. That strategy has relied on huge, presumably unsustainable subsidies to create jobs and construct higher housing. Native cadres fanned out to establish impoverished households — outlined as dwelling on lower than $1.70 a day. They handed out loans, grants and even livestock to poor villagers. Officers visited residents weekly to test on their progress. “We’re fairly positive China’s eradication of absolute poverty in rural areas has been profitable — given the sources mobilized, we’re much less positive it’s sustainable or price efficient,” stated Martin Raiser, the World Financial institution nation director for China. Beijing poured nearly $700 billion in loans and grants into poverty alleviation over the previous 5 years — about 1 p.c of every 12 months’s financial output. That excludes giant donations by state-owned enterprises like State Grid, an influence transmission large, which put $120 billion into rural electrical energy upgrades and assigned greater than 7,000 workers to work on poverty alleviation tasks. The marketing campaign took on new urgency this 12 months because the nation confronted devastation from the coronavirus pandemic and extreme flooding. One after the other, provinces introduced they’d met their targets. In early December, Mr. Xi declared that China had “achieved a big victory that impresses the world.” However Mr. Xi acknowledged additional efforts have been wanted to share wealth extra broadly. A migrant employee in a coastal manufacturing unit metropolis can earn as a lot in a month as a Gansu farmer earns in a 12 months. Mr. Xi additionally referred to as for officers to guarantee that newly created jobs and support for the poor didn’t fade away within the coming years. Gansu, China’s poorest province, declared in late November that it had lifted its final counties out of poverty. Only a decade in the past, poverty within the province was widespread. Hu Jintao, China’s chief earlier than Mr. Xi, visited individuals dwelling in easy properties with few furnishings. Villagers ate so many potatoes that native officers have been embarrassed when a younger lady initially refused to eat one more one with Mr. Hu in entrance of tv cameras as a result of she was bored with them, in accordance with a cable disclosed by WikiLeaks. Although many villages are nonetheless reachable solely by single-lane roads, they’re lined with streetlights powered by photo voltaic panels. New industrial-scale pig farms, plant nurseries and small factories have sprung up, creating jobs. Employees are constructing new homes for farmers. Three years in the past, Zhang Jinlu woke in terror when the rain-weakened mud brick partitions of his house gave approach. Half the roof timbers got here crashing down with slabs of grime, narrowly lacking him and his mom. Officers in Youfang village constructed a spacious new concrete home for them, full with new furnishings. Mr. Zhang, 69, now receives a month-to-month stipend of $82 by means of the poverty program. His authentic home was rebuilt for him as a storage shed. Up to date  Dec. 30, 2020, 9:23 p.m. ET “This home was once dilapidated, and it leaked when it rained,” Mr. Zhang stated. The federal government helps personal factories purchase gear and pay salaries in the event that they rent employees deemed impoverished. At Tanyue Tongwei Clothes & Equipment Firm in southeastern Gansu, about 170 employees, principally girls, sewed college uniforms, T-shirts, down jackets and face masks. Employees stated that a number of dozen workers acquired additional funds from the poverty alleviation program along with their salaries. Lu Yaming, the corporate’s authorized consultant, stated Tanyue receives at the very least $26,000 a 12 months in subsidies from poverty alleviation applications — out of which $500 a 12 months was paid to every of the 17 villagers deemed impoverished. However the viability of those factories with out ongoing support is much from clear. Till the subsidies arrived, the manufacturing unit incessantly had hassle paying wages on time, Mr. Lu stated. Inevitable questions swirl over whether or not some households have used private ties to native officers to qualify for grants. Corruption investigators punished 99,000 individuals nationwide in reference to poverty reduction efforts final 12 months, in accordance with official statistics. At native eateries in communities like Mayingzhen, the place a closely seasoned platter of fried donkey meat prices $7, the discuss is all about who acquired what, and whether or not they actually ought to have certified. Whereas the poverty alleviation program has helped tens of millions of poor individuals, critics level to the marketing campaign’s inflexible definitions. This system assists individuals labeled as extraordinarily poor sooner or later from 2014 to 2016, with out including others who could have fallen on laborious instances since then. It additionally does little or no to assist poor individuals in huge cities the place wages are increased however employees should pay much more for meals and hire. Based on the federal government’s difficult standards for figuring out eligibility for support, anybody who owned a automobile, had greater than $4,600 in property or had a brand new or not too long ago rebuilt home was excluded. Folks hovering simply above the federal government’s poverty line proceed to wrestle to make ends meet, however are sometimes denied assist with housing or different advantages. Zhang Sumei, a 53-year-old farmer,earns $1,500 a 12 months rising and promoting potatoes and had to make use of her financial savings to construct her house in concrete. She says that she ought to have certified for support for the extraordinarily poor. Farming Gansu’s notoriously infertile soil is difficult and tough. “On this society, poor households are designated by cadres, and we’ve nothing.” she stated bitterly. The celebration’s campaign-style strategy additionally fails to deal with deep-seated issues that disproportionately harm the poor, together with the price of well being care and different gaping holes in China’s rising social security internet. Villages present restricted medical health insurance — solely 17 p.c of the price of Mr. Jia’s arthritis medication is roofed, for instance. Hefty medical payments can smash households. Yang Xiaoling, a 48-year-old employee who works at one other government-subsidized manufacturing unit in Gansu, wept uncontrollably as she described the crippling debt she confronted after paying medical charges for her husband, who suffered kidney failure. Three years in the past, she borrowed $7,700 at zero curiosity from a financial institution affiliated with the poverty alleviation program and was supposed to take a position the cash in shopping for livestock. However as an alternative she borrowed more cash from family members after which spent all the cash on a kidney transplant and medication for her husband. Now the whole mortgage is due and she or he has no cash to repay it. Comply with-up medical remedies for her husband devour her whole wage. So the couple and their three youngsters and her husband’s invalid dad and mom subsist on month-to-month authorities poverty help funds of lower than $50 per particular person. “I don’t have the power to pay it again. I can’t assist it,” Ms. Yang sobbed. “I’ve already borrowed some huge cash, and now nobody lends me cash.” Regardless of the challenges, the poverty reduction program could have a long-term political profit that helps to make sure a few of it survives. Gratitude for this system appears to be reinforcing the political energy of the celebration in rural areas. In Youfang, Mr. Zhang was fast to reward not simply the poverty program but in addition Mr. Xi, evaluating him to Mao. “It’s good for the nation to have Xi Jinping,” he stated, “and the nationwide coverage is sweet.” Chris Buckley contributed reporting from Sydney. Liu Yi, Amber Wang and Coral Yang contributed analysis. Supply hyperlink #Chinas #Costly #cows #Drive #Erase #Extreme #houses #jobs #Poverty

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Chapter 5 Global Intramedullary Nail Market Production, Revenue (Value), Price Trend by Type

Chapter 6 Global Intramedullary Nail Market by Application

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Cyanuric Chloride Market Volume Forecast and Value Chain Analysis 2018-2026

Cyanuric Chloride Market: Overview

Cyanuric chloride is a ring organic compound with the chemical formula of (NCCl)3. It is the trimer of cyanogen chloride. Cyanuric chloride is formulated through two manufacturing processes: hydrogen cyanide route and sodium cyanide route. Cyanuric chloride is used as an intermediate in the manufacture of pigments, dyestuffs, plastic additives, and herbicides.

Global Cyanuric Chloride Market: Segmentation

The global cyanuric chloride market can be segmented based on purity, manufacturing process, application, and region. Based on purity, the market can be bifurcated into high purity (99%) and low purity (98%). High purity cyanuric chloride is consumed at a large scale in the agrochemical industry. Based on manufacturing process, the market can be divided into sodium cyanide route and hydrogen cyanide route. The raw form of sodium cyanide and hydrogen cyanide reacts with chlorine and further go under the polymerization process. The final product derived is cyanuric chloride. The hydrogen cyanide route is widely adopted by the various industry including agrochemicals, dyes & pigments, textile, chemical additives, plastics due to the low cost in comparison to that of the sodium cyanide route. Additionally, the hydrogen cyanide route manufacturing process requires less amount of raw materials. This is driving the demand for the hydrogen cyanide route process. In terms of application, the cyanuric chloride market can be segregated into agrochemicals, dyes & pigments, textile, chemical additives, plastics, and others. The agrochemicals segment accounted for key share of the market in 2017 due to the wide consumption of cyanuric chloride in the formulation of agrochemicals. Demand for cyanuric chloride directly depends on the population growth. Additionally, rise in adoption of cyanuric chloride in the formulation of different chemicals and dyeing is boosting the global market.

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Demand for cyanuric chloride has been increasing due to the rise in consumption of the compound in various industries. Cyanuric chloride has properties to synthetized easily at minimum cost which in turns fuels the market demand. Expansion of end-use industries of cyanuric chloride and technological advancements in the field are factors driving the cyanuric chloride market. Agricultural production has been increasing despite the decrease in arable land. While on the other hand, rise in preference of organic & environment friendly pesticides inhibits growth of cyanuric chloride in the upcoming years.

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Based on region, the global cyanuric chloride market can be split into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Asia Pacific is one of the major regions of the global cyanuric chloride market owing to the development of the agriculture industry. This, in turn, is propelling the demand for agrochemicals in the region. The market in North America and Europe is anticipated to expand at a moderate pace during the forecast period. The cyanuric chloride market in Middle East & Africa and Latin America is projected to expand at a moderate pace in the near future due to the presence of emerging economies in these regions.

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Key players operating in the global cyanuric chloride market are Evonik Industries, Syngenta, Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Volochem Inc., Lonza, Yingkou Sanzheng Organic Chemical Co. Ltd., Hebei Chengxin Co., Ltd., Zaoyang Jinlu Chemical Co Ltd., and Cangzhou Lingang Yueguo Chemical Co., Ltd.

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Globally, Asia Pacific accounted for the substantial market share of cyanuric chloride in 2017 and is estimated to lead the overall market in the years to come. The reason behind the overall market growth could be the presence of key manufacturers in the region and the high demand of cyanuric chloride. The developing countries like India and China are the major consumers of cyanuric chloride in this region.

Cyanuric chloride is an organic compound that is also termed as kyanurchlorid or cyanuric. It is a chlorinated derivative of 1,3,5-triazine. It is white in color with molecular formula C3Cl3N3. These white crystals comprise a strong irritant chlorine odor. It is soluble in acrylonitrile, ethanol, acetic acid, ethyl ether, and chloroform. On the other hand, it is insoluble in cold water. Chloride cyanogen preparation and chloride cyanogen polymerization are the two main steps in cyanuric chloride production.

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Chasing The Sun

Chapter 2: Set Sail

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 -Introduction to Type Dynamics- (Continued...)

Type A Dynamic Also referred to as Type A or simply A Twenty-two percent probability

The function of one's gonads is the production of sperm, no matter the body appearance. Type A have a particular sense of smell and very rarely have a sexual drive outside of a Rut (See: ER Period). It is not unusual for one to have a territory and keep others out, whether they themselves are aware of it. Depending on the person, it could be a favourite chair, their home, a small village, etc. People of this Type may also have a harder time living together, as an overabundance of similar pheromones and closely timed Ruts will cause instinctual rivalry and potentially hostile actions.  

It is a misconception that Type A females have or had a penis. They do, however, lack a womb and are incapable of becoming pregnant.

Type B Dynamic Also referred to as Type B or simply B Fifty-six percent probability

There are two variations, but the key factor of Type B is the lack of both (P)heromones and (S)ensitivity (See: WISP Score). For males, the function of their gonads is the production of sperm. For females, they have a womb capable of carrying children and the function of their gonads is the production of eggs. Typically, there are no territory issues and have an easier time living with others regardless of Type.

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Brunch was when the Straw-Hat crew; with the addition of Law, got together to discuss preparations. A few were still half sleep, but they were doing their best to at least pay attention. Nami and Franky were assigning tasks, while Sanji handed out servings.

The departure from Wano would be in about a week, earlier if possible. The storm they stirred up was far from over and last thing this freshly liberated country needed was more conflict. It was in the best interest of everyone that the pirates moved on, even if it was sad to see them go so soon.

"I've got a few, light modifications to tend to with Sunny," Franky informed Usopp. "but I should be done by the time you're about ready to load up the restock. I'll be there for the heavy lifting for sure though."

"That's fine, and if you're still busy, I'll do a double check to make sure we're not missing anything." Usopp offered and earned a thumbs-up from the cyborg.

"I could do with some heavy lifting." Zoro made an attempt to help and keep up his routine.

Chopper; who had been nodding off, suddenly snapped fully awake. "You could do with some rest!!" He shouted and angrily shook his hoof at the swordsman. "How many times do I have to tell you!? You're not to do any strenuous activity! You so much as pop a stitch or pick at a bandage, I'll strap you to a stretcher for the duration of your recovery! You hear me!?"

Zoro gave a mild grimace, the tiny deer was hardly ever threatening. But as annoying as it was, Chopper almost always got his way.

"Robin," Nami began next, looking to the other woman of the group. "you okay with lending Chopper a hand?"

"Of course." She said with a smile and cast a glance at the swordsman, though Zoro could see the warning in her eyes. He scoffed under his breath and bitterly gave into silent defeat.

Chopper added in a word of thanks. But was innocently unaware of what truly transpired.

The doctor would have his hooves full for a good part of the week continuing with treatment. Along with all the other available doctors. So, he was preparing a list of supplies. Mainly herbs and different medical dressings. Having Robin being the one to take care of these things would be a huge help.

"Which leaves Brook and Jinbei," Franky then did some finger snapping back n' forth between the skeleton and fishman. Which was almost dance-like, as the pair sat across from each other. The action was likely done for that very purpose, given that Franky had the most energy this morning. "you bro's cool with running errands for Sanji?"

The mere thought that helping Sanji with shopping and gathering could possibly mean snacks, had Luffy jumping at the opportunity. "I want to go, too!" Raising his hand with great enthusiasm, but in the process also knocked over the man resting against him. "Ah, sorry, Torao."

"Ya, no." Sanji scoffed as he turned Luffy down, ignoring any sort of pout sent his way. "You already have your job, keeping the two of you fools out of trouble and focused on recovery."

Law grumbled in reply, batting away the younger captain's hand when they tried to help as he slowly sat back up and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. "That's what I get for," He began mumbling bitterly, but paused when Luffy carefully placed the spotted hat back on his head. "... thanks."

The rest of the crew carried on with their discussion, trailing off into casual chatter and enjoying their meal. Jinbei however, ate in silence and pretended to engaged with everyone else. Though, truth be told, he had been keeping an eye on the pair the moment they had entered the room. He wasn't sure if it was just curiosity or concern. The situation from early this morning and the addition of what was happening over brunch. It felt... off.

Law was back to resting his head on Luffy's shoulder as he began to doze off again. At which, Luffy smiled and then nudged Law's untouched plate towards him. Law simply stared at it with tired eyes for a moment before Luffy spoke up. "Common, eat." With a barely audible 'fine', Law begrudgingly picked up the utensil and gingerly ate.

Yesterday, Law had been unapproachable by anyone, unable to sit still and seemingly in a deep state of torment. Today, Luffy remained at his side, patient and accommodating everything with a smile. To say it was strange would be a vast understatement. Perhaps his captain had taken it too seriously or too literally when Jinbei had asked to make sure Law was alright.

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However, over the course of the next three days, Jinbei came to realize that none of the other Straw-Hats acted as though this was out of the ordinary. He didn't know how the Heart crew was taking it as they were all far too busy with their medical work and Law never left the building the Straw-Hats were staying in. Neither did Luffy for that matter. Which was a good thing, in a way, they both needed to rest and let their wounds heal.

Yet at any point that Jinbei saw them, they were always together. Curled up together for a nap. Having light conversations while they sat next to each other. Sharing meals. There didn't seem to be any building irritation or fights breaking out either. Jinbei doubted that any of this odd behaviour from either of them was even close to normal.

Though, what he was doing was pretty abnormal too. Here Jinbei was spying on his captain for no particular reason and he had to admit this had become ridiculous. An odd friendship, more than friends, forcibly stuck together? Whatever it might possibly be, he refused to question it any more. It is what it is, he accepted.

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It was hours before sunrise, before breakfast, but Brook had woken all the Straw-Hats up in song. With a fully amped electric guitar and timed pinch harmonics no less. Yes, the wake-up call had been requested, however not to that extent. While Luffy and Franky thought it was awesome, everyone else had mixed feelings of how to kill someone that was already dead. Though Jinbei just found it to be a very weird way to start the day.

The crew began to grab the last of their belongings and supplies to take to the ship. Those that were done sooner, went on ahead and slowly, quietly made their way out of the building. Outside was still dark and not a soul on street, surprisingly Brook hadn't disturbed anyone else. That. Or the town had gotten use to all the noise. Either way, it was the goal, to set out without an announcement or large gathering. Only a few people needed to know that they were leaving today and they had already given all their farewells yesterday.

First light of the twilight hour began just as some of the crew made the long walk from town to the shore. Upon arriving, Nami was quick to begin barking out preparations to Usopp, Brook, Zoro and Robin as they got the ship sail ready. Thirty minutes later the shipwright and helmsman arrive pulling an ox cart. Jinbei began helping Franky with the last-minute loading, tossing large crates from the dock up to the cyborg on deck.

While Luffy showed up not long after with Otama on his shoulders. Not unexpected, given her attachment to him. But nothing needed to be said to the captain, he wouldn't let her come along no matter how much she begged. He would, however, spend whatever time was left at the foot of the pier with her, sharing hugs and promises to see each other again someday.

Finally, the last of crew arrived at the docks. Chopper; approaching the ship with Sanji in tow, called out to the rest of the crew. "Anyone seen Zoro?"

"Ya, he's passed out on the deck!" Usopp shouted with annoyance from high atop the foremast.

"You sure its not a bump in the lawn." The cook remarked.

But, unexpectedly, there was one last person to show up. And it didn't seem like it was for a last minute goodbye. 

"TO-NI-YA!" Law enunciated loudly, storming towards the dock with a sinister expression. The reindeer squeaked and quickly hid behind Sanji's legs in fear. Though it was useless as it only took one swift gesture to utilize his ability, "ROOM." and then forced Chopper to come to him with a simple Shambles.

Chopper flailed and screamed in horror as the man now held him up by the antlers. "We're going to have a nice, quick chat. Doctor to doctor. About exploiting your patients in high risk situations for therapeutic treatment!!"

"Ah-uh!? Wha? I-I didn't–" The young doctor stammered and tried to figure out what or who Law was talking about.

"Oi!" Sanji quickly came to his comrade's defence, stomping his foot in warning. "You ungrateful brat, don't think I won't kick your injured ass-!"

"Well, that's fine." Luffy said with indifference, cutting Sanji off  as he stood up from the edge of the pier. Patting Otama's head as did so, and walked past Sanji to face the two doctors. "Don't take too long. Oh, and Torao since you'll be heading back to town, could you make sure that Tama arrives safely?"

"L-luffy! Help me!" Chopper reached out towards his captain.

"Hm, with what?" He paused, resting his hands behind his head as he turned towards them. "You two are just going to talk."

Sanji came up next to the shorter man and spoke with a heavy tone, like when he was reminding someone to be careful. "Luffy."

"It's fine." Luffy countered with a smile and reassured his crew-mate. "Torao probably just has questions about his first time."

Both Law and Sanji immediately flushed while they yelled at the top of their lungs. "DON'T SAY IT LIKE THAT!!"

To further humiliation and chaos, Franky wolf whistled from over the railing of Sunny. "Ow! Congratulations, man!!" Everyone onboard; including Zoro whom had been sleeping, burst into a fit of laughter. Though, Luffy scowled at them in disapproval and their amusement eventually tittered off into soft chuckles.

As pissed off as he was, Law knew it was a losing battle, the shipwright was likely ready to perverse anything he could say clarify the conversation. So, he didn't bother and let it go. "Real fuckin' mature." He said with an irritated groan and flipped him off. "Just you wait, when our paths cross again, you'll be the first to die."

"Pift, ya right!" Franky shook his head. "We're allies remember?"

"That alliance ended when Kaido fell." Law smirked confidently.

"Pretty sure you've said that before," Franky insisted as he lifted his shades to give the doctor a wink. "then came back for more."

Law was visibly cringing, both in disgust from the perv's implication and irritation from the fact that he wasn't technically wrong. Dressrosa and Zou, he had tried to call it off so many times.

"Franky." Was all Luffy had to say as a light warning and the cyborg frowned before returning to his task. Addressing the fellow captain, Luffy was back to his cheerful self. "Sorry, Torao, everyone is so use to it they forget-"

"Doesn't matter." Law interrupted him sharply and turned to walk away.

"Law." Surprised from the use of his actual name, he looked back, locking eyes with the young man. "I'll see you later, take care, alright?"

"Ya." Was all he could say a first, till the tension finally left his shoulders. This was likely the last time they would see each other for a long time. It hadn't really sunk in till this moment. But, there was a part of him that came to realize that he was going to miss Mugiwara-ya, even if it was just a little bit. "Ya... you too, Luffy." Law blamed it all on his typing.

Then he turned his attention back to the tiny deer still in hand, making sure to convey how dead serious he was about making this quick. "Let's hope you have the capacity to be somewhat fucking professional, Dr. Tony. Let's start with what the hell is Hypo-Prism?"

~~~~~~ ҉ ~~~~~~

With the Sunny out of Wano's ocean boarders and sunrise brightening the sky, Nami gave an all clear for smooth weather. At least for the time being, it was the grand line after all. But not a moment later, Franky quickly stole the helmsman from his post. "Come on, I've already asked Brook to cover for ya!"

It was time to begin the promised tour from top to bottom. The living quarters was skip till the end and the two giants of the crew made their way down to the lawn deck. Franky pointed out their destination with a colossal hand. "We'll start at the stern, it will be a little bit of up and down, but we'll eventually make our way below deck."

"I am eager to see it all." Jinbei said with a smile.

When they made their way up the quarterdeck, the shipwright showed him the tank hatch on the starboard side. Out of all the others, this is the only one that had been modified and Franky opened it to showcase. "Made this one's access bigger in the end, never know what the guys will fish up. But you're still welcome to use it if ya want."

It was still strange to have tank on a ship, even more so with the sheer size of this one. From the hatch Jinbei could see fish swimming about and judging by the dark tint of the sand bottom, it was fairly deep too. "How big is the aquarium?"

"Mmm." Franky mussed and properly shut the panel. "About fifty-thousand gallons? Give or take a few quarters."

"F-fifty!?" He sputtered in shock and quickly did the math in his head. "That's like, five-hundred-thousand pounds! Having that much weight on the aft is cause for drag."

"Eh, probably more around fifty-one-hundred thou' with all the stuff in there. And just who do take me for?" Franky found the helmsman's concern to be more humorous than insulting and chuckled. "Sunny is perfectly balanced and can carry twice their weight before submersion would even be a problem."

Jinbei was already dreading the future situations where fifty-one-hundred-thousand pounds lighter might mean life or death. Being a carrack was already a disadvantage in speed and mobility to most ships, second to only a galleon. Not even touching the rare monstrosities that could hardly be called a sea vessel anymore. Mobile castles or islands was more like it. "Is it even necessary?"

"Of course it is! Now, were heading up from here." Leading the way around to the entrance of the observation tower and beyond the doorway was a ladder. It was a rather short climb to the hatch, which was given a light knock in warning to anyone that might be on the other side.

"The 'brains of the Sunny', as Nami likes to call it." Franky gestured to the circular library. "Everyone stores their books here. Well, everyone except for Luffy. So, feel free to do so as well if you ever pick up anything as we go."

As Jinbei was taking a moment to scan the room; noting the sea charts at the desk and the fair collection of numerous types of literature, Franky was opening the door. "This area is were some of the crew like to garden." Franky explained as they walked onto one of the upper decks. "Though, the only key thing to keep in mind here is the orange trees are Nami's territory."

"One too many people have tried to take the fruit in the past, I take it?"

Franky laughed and made his way back to the ladder. "They only try it once. Anyways, one more floor up and that will be all for the tower, then it's back down."

The tour of the bathhouse was very quick, though quite impressive for a ship to have such a land-based luxury. Though, it wasn't something that the fishman was going to partake much in. Fishfolk had other means of grooming and upkeep that didn't require unpleasant things like soap. Relaxing in hot water was about as sensible as humans; and other land races, got when it came to their torturous task they dubbed as 'bathing'.

Next; after returning to quarterdeck of the stern, they entered the infirmary. The doctor was working on a file when he turned and greeted them.

"This is obviously the Doc's workplace, a permanent territory free space." It was a tiny space with a desk, a few shelves and a sickbed, but felt even smaller with the two large men squished inside. With a quick look around, Franky then addressed Chopper. "Though, might have to see about remodelling to give you more room to work. This place is too small for even one of us big boys."

Chopper let out a relieved sigh as if he had been waiting for good news. "Please, do. If it's not too much trouble... One bed has been one too few for a long time."

"Why didn't you say so sooner?" Franky inquired with a frown.

"Um, well." Chopper hesitated as guilt weighed down on him. "I didn't want to sound ungrateful o-or insult all your hard work."

"Nonsense." He dismissed the others misplaced worry with a wave. "I'll get some drafts drawn up and talk more in detail later. Gotta finish the tour first."

"Oh! Okay, thank you, Franky!" Chopper was already becoming excited for the bigger infirmary. With how reckless most of the crew was and not to mention the tough battles to come, a more reasonable sized medical centre was going to be needed. Perhaps he could even consult Nami about a budget for additional equipment.

However, just as the two were crossing through the back door into the kitchen, Chopper remembered something important. "Jinbei?"

"Yes, Dr. Tony?" He replied as turned back to his tiny crewmate.

"When you're done, could you come find me? I'd like to build your medical file."

"Certainly."

Continuing on the dining room and kitchen, where the cook was finishing his prep work for breakfast. Franky began again. "So, pretty straight forward in here, not much to say other than Sanji's territory starts-"

"What the hell, Franky!?" Sanji jumped in, foregoing his original focus once the cyborg just started freely talking about sensitive information. "Why are you just calling me out like that!?"

"I'm just trying to be helpful, gez, why are you so mad about it? Everyone else knows."

"That's not the point-! Uhg, fuck it!" He growled and then glared at Jinbei. "Everywhere the tile touches, stay out unless I say so and we won't have any problems. Got it?"

While Jinbei was bewildered over what the fuss was about, he knew it was unwise to question the cook further on the matter. So, he just nodded his head politely and agreed to the terms with no problems. "I understand, Sanji."

"Good, now, leave me alone so I can cook in peace." He bitterly said as he jutted a thumb towards the door, the tour in here was over. "I'll call when food is ready."

Exiting the kitchen, the door was slammed behind them. "Tch, touchy today and it ain't even that time of the month." Franky grumbled and made his way back to the main deck, suppressing the urge to kick the grass in spite. First Luffy pulling the alpha card on him and now Sanji was already acting like his rank was threatened. Though... to be fair, Franky knew he was in the wrong with all the teasing he gave Law about his time with Luffy.

"If it's not stepping over any bounds." Jinbei spoke up, still confused by what happened. Enough that he dared to ask. "Why was Sanji so bothered about his area being discussed?"

"Eh. I don't really get it either." Franky paused, looking up at the sails as he spoke. "I mean, I get it, I wouldn't be happy if I found someone in my workshop without permission. But Sanji; and I guess mostly everyone else, is on a different level about it. Maybe it's because I don't care if others talk about me and all my preferences, that I don't fully understand the desire to keep it to myself?" He then sighed and shook his head. "I don't know how to explain it, man. But, I figured I was saving everyone the fuss by telling you where anyone has an area claimed. Ya know, being a good packmate an' all that, rather than letting it get to them and explode on you later."

Particularities amongst the crew; even if seemed to be about something of little importance, that was something Jinbei could understand. He was familiar with the Sun crew and some of theirs. "Well, know that I appreciate it." Though his expression retained his usual seriousness, his voice softened to show his gratitude. "I certainly wouldn't want to cause any problems as I get acquainted with the crew."

That helped him to perk back up. "Then, if anyone asks, you figured it out on your own. Deal?"

"Deal."

And they shook on it. However, re-experiencing the strength in the fishman's handshake made the cyborg remember something he wanted to try. Keeping his grip on the other's hand, Franky was fully pumped back up. "Can we arm-wrestle!?"

Taken back by the sheer randomness, Jinbei awkwardly leaned away. Unsure of how to remove his hand without coming off as rude. "Uh, shouldn't we finish the tour?"

Quickly letting go and giving a snap of finger-guns, "Oh, right! We'll do that later then." Franky got back on track.

Before Jinbei could say anything more on the matter, the human was back to providing information about the Sunny. Resuming with the sails. Including little details like the exact size of each sail, which was automated and what was manual. Having a ship with parts that responded to a control system was fascinating. And honestly, Jinbei liked that he had more precise control over the Sunny.

For the bar, it was a very quick showing. Since the tank had already been discussed, there wasn't really anything that Jinbei felt like he needed to keep in mind. It was mostly a place to relax and drink.

Climbing up main mast to the crow's nest and to find that it was also a training room was very, very unexpected. While Jinbei didn't voice it, he believed that it would be a better fit if it was swapped with the library. After all, having a place to tidy up next door after training would rather nice.

Now, going below deck, this is where Franky bombarded the helmsman with information on the whole Soldier Dock System. Clearly the cyborg's pride and joy, as he was quite passionate about all the additional vessels that he had built for both weaponry and to make certain tasks easier for the whole crew. Jinbei spent a fair amount of time listening quietly, but intently, even though he didn't have any use for these mechanical contraptions.

Eventually, Franky had them move on. Going over the storage room, where and what supplies they had. It was still bizarre to know that the man had somehow managed to power everything; including his own body, with cola. The energy room that gave the Sunny its incredible powerful blasts was no different.

The workshop area and territory is split between Franky and Usopp. Pretty easy to tell which side is who's. Franky had grinned as he jutted his thumb at the sniper's sign on the wall.

With only the bow left, Franky got a strange grin as he led the way back up on deck. "Now, it's time for the surprise."

Surprise? Most of the Sunny had been a surprise, what could the shipwright have planned?

Upon entering the first level of the bow, Jinbei realized it was the men's sleeping quarters. But he didn't get a moment to completely take in the room as his guide took off.

"I call top!" Franky said with great child-like excitement and swiftly hoisted himself up onto a very large wooden, naval cot. He then posed like he had been waiting for the other to arrive. "I finally had a reason to make a set for big boys."

Jinbei observed that this bunk was indeed far larger than the other four sets. Though, with how small they were, he wondered if Franky even slept in here before this. Or just crashed on the floor. Well, even if it worked out in the man's favour, Jinbei was still grateful for the accommodation.

"The bottom suits me fine." Having to climb into bed felt inconvenient and Jinbei honestly didn't see the appeal of sleeping so high up.

"Sweet," Then as he hopped back down, he had a mischievous grin. "so, ready to see the ladies' quarters?"

"I doubt that is necessary." Jinbei replied uninterested and then took a moment to inspect his new living situation. Left to the large bunks was a sunken table, the crew's wanted posters scattered over the wall and lockers to the back. Some more worn than others; rough, repeated use left the door littered with scrapes. Upon closer inspection he noticed that instead of names, there was simple images scratched into the metal surface. A swirl, music note, slingshot, sword, straw-hat, an X, hammer and a handwheel.

"You... alright, bro?" Franky broke the silence that had settled between them.

The fishman turned to the human. "Pardon?"

"Are you normally this serious or is it because you have yet to settle in?" To be fair they hadn't really had a casual conversation since the night of the festival. Then everyone became busy with preparations. But the man didn't take the bait when Franky brought up the girls' room. Jinbei didn't get flustered or disgusted by the idea, heck he didn't even bat an eye at it.

"I'm afraid that I don't follow. If this is in correlation to the tour, I only spoke if I had questions as I was focused on learning what you had to show me."

"Hm." Perhaps he's a bit like Robin? Franky thought, but let it go. "Eh, don't worry about it. If you have any questions later on, let me know. And don't worry about gettn' back to the helm right away, get settled in, unpack."

"That can wait till later." Not that he had brought much with him to Wano to being with. "I wouldn't want to trouble Brook with my duties."

From the other side of the ship, they heard Sanji call everyone in. It was perfect timing and Franky adjusted his sunglasses before rushing out the door. "Fight 's on!" He cheered.

~~~~~~ ҉ ~~~~~~

The den-den-mushi was already on its sixth ring and the reindeer's stress was climbing by the second. Chopper decided that waiting for him to pick up was much, much worse than dialing the number that was meant for emergencies. And it hadn't been easy getting the contact information either.

Just as Chopper was about ready to give up on the idea and hang up, then the sail's eyes popped open. Only for the snail's expression quickly sour into a scowl, he gave a small yelp and nearly dropped the mic. "I-uh... T-this is Ch-"

"It hasn't even been half a day, Tony-ya!" Law snapped and then growled with annoyance. "Mugiwara-ya better be dead."

"Ah, ya, I know." Chopper said in defeat, unable to look at the snail. "I'm sorry and everyone is fine, I just wanted to ask-"

"I'm hanging up, now," Law cut him off. "and don't expect this number to work next time."

Doing a full one-eighty from timid to bold, he yells into the mic. "Would you just let me finish!? No, it's not an emergency, but it is still very important!"

"What is it." He demanded, if it wasn't worth the call, there would be hell to pay.

"How much do you know about fishfolk medical practices?"

The snail's expression relaxed a bit into one of surprise and perhaps curiosity. The edge even faded from Law's tone. "What happened?"

"Nothing. Well, nothing yet." Chopper explained as he flipped open the file he had put together with Jinbei. "Some of the information Jinbei provided during a consultation, I don't know of its importance and it made me realize that I don't know anything about fishfolk other than blood compatibility. Like, he said he has gill type four?"

"I'm afraid that I don't know any more than you."

That was quite the shock to the small doctor. "Eh? But didn't you perform surgery on him?"

"The injury from Akainu?" Honestly, Jinbei's size had been his saving grace. Despite the devil fruit powers tunnelling through his body, it was Luffy that had the most life threatening wounds from the attack. Jinbei would have likely recovered even without surgery, with only minor loss in quality of life. "He was lucky that the damage was mostly done to his liver and lung. At least that was practically identical to a human's." Well, the bottom half of the lung was, going up things started to look alien.

"I see." Chopper slouched into his chair, this turned out to be more worrisome than anticipated. Now he had no backup should something serious happen to the fishman in the future. It wasn't likely that he would just find textbooks on the surface either. "You wouldn't happen to still have that in your records, would you?"

There was silence for a moment and Chopper was beginning to wonder if the connection was breaking up. "I'll find a way to get the file to you. But that might take some time."

"That's fine. Thank you, Torao." He said in genuine gratitude.

"And since," Law sighed and spoke begrudgingly. "since you've allowed a partnership with your work. I guess the least I could do is pass on anything I get my hands on for fishfolk."

Chopper beamed with utter delight. "Really!? Thank you, that would be amazing!"

"I'll contact you later, so don't call again unless there is an emergency." And then Law hung up before anything else was said.

~~~~~~ ҉ ~~~~~~

It was wishful thinking that they would get a break and get to relax on the first day finally back to sea.

Luffy was most certainly back to his normal self and being the newest addition to the crew, Jinbei was not familiar with his captain's tactics with stealing food. Franky hadn't been kidding about there being a fight. A fight to block Luffy's greedy little fingers from touching his plate. But despite this annoyance, everyone else was so use to it that they talked and joked like usual.

However, not even ten minutes after this rowdy breakfast, Nami warned the crew that they had thirty seconds to ready for a flash storm. And they handled it well, even if full bellies made Chopper and Usopp nauseous from the rough rocking of the storm's waves that lasted for two hours. Good ol' grand line keeping them on their toes. You can only be graced with so much good luck, that you're bound to get some bad.

The afternoon also had its fair share of chaos.

The sudden, large explosion on the upper deck of the stern had Jinbei turning away from the helm and readying for a fight. But Nami shouting warnings to the sniper changed the situation to something else. "What the hell, Usopp!? I swear if you've damaged Bellmère's tangerines again, I'll cut your hair off!!"

"Don't threaten my hair! The trees are fine!!" He yelled back before emerging from the black cloud and hung himself over the railing to escape the thick smoke. He coughed a few times before wheezing. "And I'm okay, too, thanks for asking."

"Hey, bro! Whatcha makin'!?" Franky asked with great excitement as he hurried to join him.

"A new type of cannon ammo." Usopp groaned in reply, ignoring Nami's fuming rage and calling him a liar. Sanji quickly join in to back up the lady as well.

Jinbei stopped paying attention at that point. He sighed and returned to his post, trying to relax in the seat at the helm. "Is it going to be like this every day?"

"Nah, this is just one of those calm days. Don't worry though, we'll have days that will be even crazier and loads more fun!" Luffy reassured with an enthusiastic grin. Given the Straw-Hat pirates history, Jinbei had no doubt about crazy. Though being at the heart of it all from here on out. Perhaps he truly had no idea what he signed up for.

"So soon it will be like you're all right back at home, then?" His reply came casually, continuing the small talk and disregards his worries for the time being. He looked to where the captain was lounging against the lion's mane. All happy and full of energy, without a care in the world. Not a trace of the oddities Jinbei had witnessed over the course of the past couple days he had spent with Law. It was good to see Luffy this way once again.

"Oh, that's right. I almost forgot!" He scurried to his feet, ran over and quickly placed the straw hat atop his helmsman's head. Surprised, all Jinbei could do was stare as Luffy rushed over to the railing to shout at the rest of the crew. "Everyone, listen up! Jinbei's part of the pack now!"

There was a mix of responses, ranging from celebratory to indifference. Even when finding his voice, Jinbei didn't know what to say and just echoed in question. "Part of the pack?"

"Ya!" Luffy laughed and spun back around. "So, welcome home, Jinbei!"

Jinbei gave a huff of amusement before chuckling softly at Luffy's antics. That doesn't sound too bad. Not bad at all. ____________________________________________________   ((AN: no measurement or comparison is given for much of the ships. I’m guessing and just going with it, it’s not important enough to make statistics of fictional ships. I don’t know shit about sailing either. So it’s just whatever sounds good and if I have to look something up, I will. But not a concern if I’m wrong.)) ____________________________________________________

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