WARNING! Does contain strong language! Do not read if uncomfortable!
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"Stop it Arlong!" roared Jinbei, pushing his rival against the walls. Arlong bared his teeth and pushed right back, slamming Jinbei onto the table.
"How could you?!" screamed Arlong, punching Jinbei in the stomach. While Jinbei rocked himself in pain, Arlong brought back his hand and stabbed Jinbei's Sun Pirate brand. Jinbei hissed, and pushed Arlong off.
"You don't deserve that mark!" howled Arlong, lunging for Jinbei once more, "You're no better than those fucking humans! Tiger is spinning in his grave!"
"This is what Tiger wanted!" said Jinbei, holding Arlong back with his arm, "This was his last wish!"
"Tiger didn't ask you to become a fucking Shichibukai!" cried Arlong, bringing his leg back to kick Jinbei. Jinbei blocked him, and spun him into the wall.
"Tiger didn't ask you to be the fucking government's dog!" snarled Arlong, pushing himself off the wall, and spinning to face Jinbei. He grabbed Jinbei's arm, and pinned him to the table.
"And how the hell do you know what Tiger would've wanted?" asked Jinbei, launching a punch at Arlong, which he dodged. "You've hated every single human you've met! Even Koala had to pass under your 'judgement'. Right now, I'm bringing equality to the government. I've become the first Fishman representative! We're taking steps forward."
"It's all for show," said Arlong, releasing Jinbei, "they'll make you fight for them, and as soon as they don't need you, you're dead."
"You mock me," said Jinbei, pulling himself off the table, "do you really believe that any government official could match my strength?"
"I just don't want any more fishmen to be killed by human hands," said Arlong, crossing his arms.
"And they won't," replied Jinbei, "this is why I'm doing this."
"No," said Arlong, shaking his head, "I don't trust them. Humans are lying, cheating, and conniving creatures. You can't trust a word they say."
"You're doing exactly the opposite of what Tiger wanted."
"And how the hell would you know what Tiger wanted?" said Arlong mockingly.
"Because right now, you're poisoning your mind with hatred for humans. That's exactly what killed Tiger in the end."
"Humans killed Tiger in the end."
"You're wrong. Tiger had the choice to accept that blood, and he didn't do it. Why? Because he couldn't. He couldn't overcome his hatred. But he wants us to."
"I'm sorry, Jinbei. I can't do that."
And with that, Arlong walked out the door, slamming it behind him.
A.N.: I decided to use some stronger language this time because I really wanted to embody Arlong's anger, frustration, and feeling of betrayal. I tried to write it clean, but it turned out to be more comical than angry. I myself am a little uncomfortable with swearing, and I assure you this won't be a regular thing. I really do like Arlong's character, because he embodies the effects of racism so early in the series. It was during the Cocoyashi Arc when I began to realize that One Piece was much more than just an anime/manga. Reviews, Favourites, Subscriptions, and Requests are welcomed and much appreciated! See you on May the 5th for Straw Hat Luffy!