Chapter 81 Ace, a real man
After the Merry Go hastily set sail, Nami re-evaluated the situation and felt that Lin Hai was lying!
So, Nami walked up to Lin Hai and asked, "Lin Hai, did Luffy and his brother really go steal alcohol? Then why do you and Zoro smell so strongly of alcohol too!"
Sitting on the deck, Lin Hai could only look up and explain, "We were eating, and then we were pursued by Colonel Smoker from Loguetown. Understand now?"
"Hmph, that's more like it." Nami looked at Zoro and the others sleeping on the side and couldn't help but ask, "You should move them inside to sleep."
Seeing Lin Hai not moving, Nami reluctantly turned to Sanji and Chopper and said, "What are you still doing? Move them all into the rooms!"
Sanji, with hearts in his eyes, nodded and said, "Haiyi, Nami-san, it's my pleasure!"
At this time, Usopp said, "Nami, your weapon, I can install it for you and it will be ready to use!"
Saying this, Usopp ran off to do his own thing.
Vivi stepped forward and asked, "Lin Hai, you seem to have drunk quite a bit too. Are you alright? Do you want to go inside and sleep for a bit?"
Lin Hai smiled and said, "Thanks, I'm just enjoying the Sea breeze here."
As he spoke, Lin Hai also raised an eyebrow and glanced at Nami, meaning, 'Look how gentle she is.'
"Duang..."
Lin Hai's answer was Nami's violent blow!
Enjoying the Sea breeze, unknowingly, Lin Hai, leaning against the mast, fell into a hazy sleep until Nami nudged him.
Lin Hai said hazily, "Nami? What's wrong?"
Nami said impatiently, "They're all up, you should get up and have dinner too, mm..."
Lin Hai naturally didn't just kiss her randomly, because everyone was in the kitchen.
For a moment, Nami felt that stirring sensation again...
A moment later, Nami noticed something, quickly pushed Lin Hai away, and with a red face and rolling eyes, said, "Go wash up quickly, you stink!"
Looking at Nami's retreating back, Lin Hai couldn't help but pat his right hand. He couldn't hold back for a moment, and now, he had embarrassed Nami away!
At the dinner table.
Ace was helping Sanji serve dishes on the side, being a good cooking assistant. Seeing this, Sanji said, "Ace, you are a guest, quickly go sit down, you don't need to help here!"
Ace smiled and said, "Don't be polite, this younger brother of mine loves to cause trouble so much, he's really causing trouble for everyone!"
Everyone scratched their heads and said, "It's nothing, hehehe..."
Zoro said excitedly, "Is Ace really Luffy's brother?"
Nami replied, "Impossible, someone with this much common sense could never be Luffy's brother!"
Sanji exclaimed, "The Sea truly has everything!"
Usopp nodded and said, "Today has truly been an eye-opener!"
Chopper said with tears streaming down his face, "Such deep brotherly affection, it's so touching..."
Vivi said awkwardly, "I say, you guys..."
"Hahaha..." Luffy said happily, "Ace, my crewmates are all very interesting, right?"
At this moment, Lin Hai came in from outside and said amusingly, "What are you all talking about? Yo, Luffy, Ace, do your heads still hurt? Really, if you can't drink, don't drink. I even had to carry you back with Zoro..."
Ace and Luffy immediately said unhappily, "What did you say!"
Lin Hai provoked, "I said your two's alcohol tolerance is on the same level as Smoker's, one word, weak!"
"Smoker?" everyone exclaimed in unison.
Sanji exclaimed, "Isn't Smoker that Smoke Man from Loguetown? He chased us all the way here?"
Nami said speechlessly, "It seems we've been targeted by a troublesome person!"
Usopp asked doubtfully, "Why does he keep chasing us? From Loguetown to here..."
Everyone exchanged glances, truly speechless.
At this moment, Luffy smiled and said, "Yeah, it's that Smoker. We were even eating and drinking together today, and we all got drunk, hahaha..."
Zoro retorted, "You, Ace, and Smoker got drunk, not us!"
Vivi asked doubtfully, "Isn't Smoker pursuing you? How could he eat with you!"
Chopper and Usopp asked simultaneously, "What exactly happened!"
Luffy smiled and said, "Lin Hai was the one who invited him to eat, and that Smoke Man ended up getting drunk while drinking!"
Nami turned to look at Lin Hai, "You invited a Navy officer to eat?"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "At the time he was going to arrest us. I invited him to eat, and after getting him drunk, it would be easier for us to escape, right?"
Luffy exclaimed, "So that's how it is! Lin Hai, your brain is really useful."
After saying this, Luffy turned to look at Nami and said, "Nami, give me some Belly. Next time if the Navy chases me, I'll invite him to eat..."
"Duang..." Before he finished speaking, Luffy was directly beaten.
Lin Hai waved his hand and said, "What's the point of saying all this? We are Pirates, we don't have a fixed home. What's the point of worrying about this and that? Let's eat..."
"Oh..."
A moment later, Lin Hai couldn't help but ask, "Ace, I heard you're pursuing someone?"
Ace nodded and said, "Yes, his name is Marshall D. Teach. He killed a crewmate and then escaped. I came this time to find him and settle this matter."
"Killed a crewmate?"
"This person is truly awful!"
"Isn't this person too bold? As a crewmate on Whitebeard's ship, he actually dared to kill his own crewmate."
Lin Hai felt it was necessary to give a reminder, so he guided the conversation, "I've heard of this person. He fought with Shanks, one of the current Four Emperors, before. A scar near Shanks' eye was left by Teach. Ace, you..."
Luffy originally wanted to ask what the Four Emperors were and about Shanks, but was directly stopped by Lin Hai.
Ace, however, raised his hand to stop Lin Hai from continuing and interrupted, "I know what you want to say. You want to say that I might fall into his hands, right?
Lin Hai, do you know? That guy received Old Man's care for over twenty years, and now he's actually tarnishing Old Man's reputation."
"And he was still a crewmate on my ship. As a captain, shouldn't I personally handle this matter?"
"If I were to surrender to strength out of fear of strength, would I still be considered a man?"
If that were the case, then this life of mine would have been lived in vain!"
As expected of a true man, no wonder Ace has such special charisma! So many people like him!
Yes, if someone were insulting one's parents, would one hide away like a coward just because the other person is strong?
Seeing this, Lin Hai could no longer say anything. If he were to continue persuading Ace not to go after Teach, although it would be good advice, it would likely ruin their friendship!
So, Lin Hai took out a bottle of ertou from the system and poured a small bowl for everyone.
Lin Hai raised his bowl and said, "I'll toast you a bowl, but I'm warning you, the fact that Teach dared to do that shows he has his own confidence. I think he's a schemer. You should still go back and discuss it with Whitebeard first... Hey, don't get agitated, this is just a suggestion, it's up to you whether you listen or not!"
Everyone looked at Ace with admiration.
Ace raised his bowl, drank it in one gulp, and then joked, "Don't worry, if something happens to me, you can just come and save me then, right?"
Lin Hai smiled and said, "Then it's settled!"
After drinking it in one gulp as well, Luffy smiled and said, "I don't believe that guy called Teach will be Ace's opponent. Ace is really strong..."
"Let's not talk about unhappy things. Welcome Ace! Cheers..."
"Cheers..."
"Hey, hey Lin Hai, why is there only one bottle of alcohol? Are there any more? Hurry up and take them all out! Don't be so stingy..."
At this time, Ace still didn't know how much trouble he had caused!
Just because of Ace's joke at this moment, in the future Marineford War, the man known as the world's strongest, Whitebeard, would be pursued for debt, demanding two hundred fifty Belly!
Is this the decay of morality, or the distortion of human nature? Lin Hai actually went insane and demanded money from Whitebeard in front of a hundred thousand Navy elites and the people of the world!!
And because of this, Lin Hai, with one act of mischief, became a God!
.........Chapter 82 Ace's New Hairstyle
The next day, after dinner last night, Ace quickly integrated into the Straw Hat Pirates. With a little wine, Ace was foolishly tricked by Lin Hai into showing off his fire abilities!
When he woke up in the morning, Ace remembered what happened last night and couldn't help but give Lin Hai a few resentful glances when he reached the deck.
But Lin Hai ignored Ace's look. Instead, he took out a cigarette and wanted to borrow a light from Ace. After all, the power of the Mera Mera no Mi is really convenient for lighting cigarettes!
At this time, Ace was thinking about what happened last night. Seeing Lin Hai coming over with a cigarette, he thought it was for him to smoke. Ace casually took it and bit down on it!
Lin Hai was stunned for a moment and said speechlessly, "I'm borrowing a light from you. Why are you snatching my cigarette?"
Ace said awkwardly, "Wasn't it for me to smoke?"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Want to smoke? 250 Belly."
Ace returned the cigarette in his mouth to Lin Hai, "I don't want it anymore."
Lin Hai took out another cigarette and smoked it himself, then said, "You bit it already, and you're giving it back to me? You owe me 250 Belly for now."
It's just a cigarette, isn't it? Ace smoked it without a care.
What Ace didn't expect was that this 250 Belly would make him extremely embarrassed in the future! Laughed at by Marco, laughed at by Garp, laughed at by everyone...
Suddenly, the Merry Go was surrounded!
Vivi exclaimed, "Everyone, this is bad, we've been targeted by the Baroque Works' Billions!"
Ace smiled and said, "I'll take care of it."
Since they met, the Straw Hat Crew, except for Lin Hai, hadn't seen Ace's power yet, so Lin Hai didn't compete with Ace.
Ace stepped onto his small boat, then used his ability to accelerate the boat, facing seven or eight ships alone.
(Ace told Lin Hai where his small boat was when they were drinking yesterday, so his small boat was tied to the Merry Go, and it's still there!)
Usopp on the side exclaimed, "Hey Luffy, are we really not going to help? There are so many people on the other side, can Ace handle it alone?"
Chopper echoed, "This is too dangerous. Ace is standing on such a small boat, how can he fight? They have guns and cannons!"
Zoro comforted them, "Quiet down, let's see the strength of the Whitebeard Pirates' second division commander."
Lin Hai smiled and said, "I told you guys to study hard. Even if you can't learn, you should think about how to escape if you face this situation and your ability isn't enough!"
Luffy asked doubtfully, "Escape?"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Just watch. Your broken Second Gear can't even hit a Natural-type Devil Fruit user. If you don't run, are you waiting to die?"
Just as Luffy was about to retort that he could become stronger in the future, Ace had already made his move!
Ace found an angle, then jumped up, crossed over the ships, and landed back on his small boat, starting to gather power in his fist.
"Fire Fist..."
A giant flaming fist directly pierced through these ships, turning them all into a pile of scrap wood floating on the water!
Sanji, Luffy, and the others had never seen such a flashy and practical move!
"*Hiss*, Amazing, Ace..."
"I didn't expect Ace to be so strong, he solved the opponent instantly!"
"Luffy, his fist is much more useful than yours! Is this the power of a Natural-type Devil Fruit?"
After Ace jumped back onto the Merry Go, Usopp and Chopper couldn't help but go up and examine Ace, they were just too curious.
Meanwhile, Lin Hai deliberately said sourly, "Hmph, just playing with impractical stuff. I could do that too!"
As soon as Sanji heard Lin Hai speak, he couldn't help but retort, "You're just jealous of him, aren't you?"
Lin Hai said in surprise, "I'm jealous of him? Would I be jealous of him?"
Zoro said speechlessly, "If you're not jealous of him, then let go. What are you doing messing with his hair?"
Ace glared at Lin Hai with a fish-eye look, meaning, what do you mean?
Lin Hai said, "I'm giving you a hairstyle. What are you looking at? Believe it or not, I'll beat you until you run back crying for Whitebeard!"
"Alright, alright," Ace rolled his eyes and said, "Can you please let go? What are you doing to my hair!"
Luffy's eyes lit up and he said, "Ace, let Lin Hai give you a hairstyle? Lin Hai makes the best hairstyles!"
Ace asked doubtfully, "Really?"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "I'm your brother, and you don't even believe me?"
Saying this, Lin Hai quickly took out scissors, gel, a hair dryer, and other items.
Ace exclaimed, "Where did you get these things from?"
After saying that, Ace, who had reacted, quickly added, "We haven't fought yet. When we do, you'll definitely be calling me brother."
Lin Hai had already started cutting Ace's hair. As he cut and combed, he said, "Ace, I wouldn't dare to be serious with you..."
Ace laughed and said, "It's fine if you're serious, because whether you can hit me is still a question. I advise you to just call me brother. By the way, you're not going to mess up my hair, are you?"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Am I that kind of person with bad taste? I see your hair looks a bit unnatural, so I'm making it look cooler for you. But speaking of fighting, you're really not my opponent. If I were serious, I'm afraid I'd cut you down!"
Luffy echoed, "Ace, Lin Hai is right. He has Armament Haki, and Observation Haki, and what was that other Haki called?"
Zoro added, "It's Conqueror's Haki."
"Right, right," Luffy said excitedly, gesturing with his hands and feet, "Last time there was a huge crab, and Lin Hai cut it in half with one slash!"
Conqueror's Haki? Ace looked at Lin Hai with some surprise, but still said with a laugh, "You haven't seen real Pirates yet. We'll know after we fight once, won't we?"
"Cough, cough," Lin Hai rolled his eyes, "Ace, you underestimate me so much. If I don't beat you up later, I'll really be letting myself down. Oh, by the way, I heard that when you were with Luffy before, Luffy said you often snuck off to peek at Dadan bathing, is that right?"
"nani!!" Everyone looked at Ace in surprise.
Luffy's eyes were confused, did he say that?
Ace's face turned red, then he shouted, "Luffy!!"
Luffy quickly waved his hands, "Hey Lin Hai, don't talk nonsense. I never said that."
Lin Hai pressed Ace down again and said impatiently, "Why is your temper like fire, igniting at the slightest touch? Be careful not to be set up..."
Ace was startled. It seemed like Lin Hai's words had a hidden meaning, but Ace still said, "If I say you peeked at Dadan bathing, let's see if you get excited!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Go ahead, if you dare say that in front of her!"
After some trimming and adjustments, Ace's hairstyle was complete! Pirate Chen Haonan!
That's right, the hairstyle Lin Hai designed for him was based on Chen Haonan's hairstyle from the movie 'Young and Dangerous' in later generations.
Zoro carefully examined it and commented, "Lin Hai really has a knack for doing hairstyles!"
Sanji and Luffy's eyes lit up and they said, "Lin Hai, can you give us the same hairstyle as Ace? It's so cool!!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Your hair isn't that long, I can't do it."
Chopper on the side looked left and right confusedly. Where exactly was it cool? Why couldn't he feel it?
Lin Hai laughed and said, "Chopper, how could a reindeer like you understand the romance of us men?"
Chopper's fur immediately bristled and he shouted, "What did you say!!"
After saying that, Chopper directly bit Lin Hai's leg!
Lin Hai exclaimed, "You're not a dog, you're a reindeer, you don't bite people, let go quickly..."
.........Chapter 83: Embarrassed Lin Hai
On the Merry Go.
Nami, who was chatting with Vivi on the side, saw that these few were too noisy and slapped her forehead, reminding them, "I'm telling you to be quiet! The ship is about to dock..."
As she spoke, Nami looked in Ace's direction. Oh, Ace's new hairstyle looks good.
So, Nami praised, "Ace, you've become handsomer."
Ace had never heard a girl his age say he was handsome before. He waved his hand a little shyly and said, "Thank you for the compliment. Lin Hai just helped me with this new hairstyle, hehe..."
Sanji on the side couldn't stand it anymore. He immediately ran up to Lin Hai with a pitiful face and said, "Lin Hai, can you help me with a hairstyle too? I want Nami to praise me too!"
Lin Hai ignored Sanji's pleading, instead throwing a pair of sunglasses to Ace and saying, "Nami said we're about to dock soon. All of you, act mature and get ready!"
Everyone looked at Lin Hai with disdain, then consciously went to prepare their own things.
At this moment, Ace walked up to Lin Hai and couldn't help but ask, "Are these sunglasses you gave me meant for me to wear?"
Cough cough, without sunglasses, this hairstyle just feels like it's missing something, right?
Lin Hai nodded and said, "Yeah, got any other questions?"
After this short time together, Ace felt that this guy was quite interesting, so he stopped suppressing his nature...
Ace put on the sunglasses, stepped forward, and smiled, "Lin Hai, they all say I'm handsome, but you haven't said it yet."
Looking at this guy Ace, why did Lin Hai feel a bit annoyed? Thank you? He didn't even say thank you, and he still wanted Lin Hai to praise him?
Dream on!
So, Lin Hai retorted, "As long as you don't talk, you're quite handsome!"
Ace turned his head and smiled, "I'll just take that as you being jealous of me!"
How could this be? The hairstyle was made by Lin Hai himself, so what was Lin Hai jealous of?
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Are you still dreaming? I'm jealous of you?"
Ace raised an eyebrow, turned around, and clamped Lin Hai's neck, saying, "Would you die if you said I was handsome!"
"Yes!" Lin Hai replied.
And so, the two of them started arguing on the ship...
At this moment, Luffy walked over, saw Lin Hai and Ace fooling around there, and couldn't help but lecture them, "I say, you two are too immature, aren't you? You don't even know how to prepare, you're still playing here..."
Before Luffy could finish speaking, he was beaten up by both of them together!
A little while later, Nami asked, "Ace, we are planning to go to Alabasta's capital, and a place called Rainbase. What about you?"
Ace gave Lin Hai a resentful look, put on his hat, and said, "So, we're going the same way to the next place, why do you still need to split up?
But I warn you, your movements might have already been discovered by Crocodile. For a Pirate, wanting to settle down and seize power, this joke is a bit too big, or perhaps, he has other intentions..."
Luffy shook Lin Hai's arm and said, "Lin Hai, can I swap routes with you? Let me and Nami go look for Crocodile, and you go with them to that place called Alaba-whatever, okay..."
Ignoring Luffy, Lin Hai turned to look at Ace and said with a laugh, "Look at this guy Luffy. That Crocodile has a Natural-type Devil Fruit ability, and Luffy doesn't even know Haki, yet he wants to go find trouble with him..."
Saying that, Lin Hai directly threw Luffy away!
Who knew, Luffy ran back again and said, "I don't care, I won't lose!"
Ace said awkwardly, "Luffy, Lin Hai is right this time. You can't even touch him, how can you fight him? But that Crocodile is a Shichibukai, Lin Hai, if you go, will it be okay?"
As soon as Ace asked this question, Zoro quickly turned his head to look at the sky, because Zoro knew what this guy Lin Hai was thinking of doing again!
Sure enough...
Lin Hai looked up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle, with a profound look, and said, "Back in the day, I plucked stars with a single hand, buried the setting sun, and had no opponent for eternity..."
Saying that, Lin Hai turned to look at Ace and continued, "Ace, are you kidding me? I can't beat Crocodile?"
Chopper, Usopp, and Luffy looked at Lin Hai with shining eyes, "Sugoi!"
"No opponent for eternity? Sugoi!"
"Lin Hai, can you really pluck stars? Can you pluck one for me?"
Lin Hai waved his hand and said, "Calm down, it's just stars, what's so great about that? Back then, I had a sword that could move mountains, overturn Seas, and..."
If you don't say these words often, it's easy to forget them. This is Lin Hai's situation now, so Lin Hai took out his notebook from his spatial backpack again...
For a moment, everyone looked at Lin Hai with black lines on their heads. Was this guy serious?
If you want to act cool, at least remember the full lines! What's with always forgetting your lines?
And he actually read from his notebook in front of everyone, without blushing or his heart pounding. He was truly shameless!
(Author: Ah, yes, yes, for an idiot like Lin Hai, no matter how much money you paid, a training class for actors wouldn't take him!)
"What the heck, so he was reading from a notebook. I thought Lin Hai was really that amazing."
"No way, Luffy, that line was so exaggerated, you didn't actually believe it, did you?"
"Exactly, it's like that every time. Usopp is still better..."
"Yo Chopper, you really have good taste. I'll tell you about my new exciting adventures later."
"Really, Usopp, adventures? That's great..."
Facing the disdain of these guys, and Nami and Vivi on the side, they were still covering their mouths and snickering!!
Lin Hai's cheeks instantly turned red, and he said angrily, "You bastards, don't even think about drinking my alcohol from now on, not a single drop, no cola either..."
At this moment, Nami walked over, trying her best to hold back her laughter, and said, "Alright, we're docking soon, everyone get ready..."
As soon as they heard they were about to dock, everyone instantly forgot about what just happened, because there were many adventures in the desert! After all, although they had seen it before, they hadn't actually explored it yet!
Seeing everyone eager to go ashore, Vivi quickly instructed, "Everyone, bring warm clothes!"
Nami asked, "Why?"
Vivi explained, "The desert climate can sometimes be over fifty degrees Celsius during the day, but it can drop to minus ten degrees Celsius at night!"
Luffy's eyes instantly lit up, "Sugoi, I want to go play in the desert right away! It must be really fun..."
Nami said speechlessly, "Luffy, hurry up and bring your clothes. Do you know what Vivi means?"
Luffy replied, "It's an incredible desert, right? It sounds very interesting. Usopp, help me pack..."
Everyone fell over...
.........Chapter 84: Catch it, then you are qualified to compete
After the Merry Go docked, everyone's route was the same, so they didn't split up.
However, for extra security, Vivi wrote a letter and had Run Fast take it to Alubarna, Alabasta's capital, to inform her father of Crocodile's true identity and the cause of this incident. She also instructed him to avoid engaging with the Kosa army as much as possible, or to postpone the matter until Vivi and the others arrived!
After walking for a while in the desert, Lin Hai couldn't help but ask, "How far is the next city? We'll have to buy a camel then, since we're walking in the desert!"
Vivi explained, "It's still a distance from the city!"
Luffy shouted from the side, "It's so hot, ahhh..."
Lin Hai said speechlessly, "I say, Luffy, can you stop making such an unpleasant sound? It's like wailing!"
Nami looked at the sky, "Everyone, it's getting dark. Let's find a place to rest for the night."
Luffy said excitedly, "Can we rest? Sanji, quickly bring some water, I'll just have a sip!"
Sanji couldn't help but retort, "No way! If you drink like that, we'll be out of water by tomorrow!"
Just then, Ace said, "Something's coming!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes at Ace. This guy really does have Observation Haki!
Nami asked, "What's coming?"
Lin Hai smoothed his hair, waved his hand, and said, "Relax, it's just a few tornadoes. Hahaha, today I can finally cut down those annoying tornadoes!"
Usopp exclaimed, "So you're still dwelling on that matter!"
Zoro asked in confusion, "But those are violent tornadoes, how are you going to do it?"
Lin Hai struck a pose and said very casually, "Aren't they just tornadoes in the desert? A piece of cake. Today I'll give you a real eye-opener! I'll show you what a sword, what kind of sword it is!"
In the distance, the tornadoes, accompanied by some kind of roar, were coming towards Lin Hai, carrying a lot of sand and rocks...
"Space Field..."
Instantly, a transparent membrane continuously expanded from Lin Hai's palm, and the tornadoes were about to enter the Space Field opened by Lin Hai.
Ace on the side was very curious about what kind of ability Lin Hai was using, it seemed very peculiar! Just as he was about to observe carefully, he suddenly found that his position seemed to have changed!
Of course it changed, because Lin Hai found that his sword couldn't stop the tornadoes, so he could only use his space ability to move everyone to a safe place.
At this moment, everyone looked at the receding tornadoes and only then reacted.
Sanji asked in confusion, "Lin Hai, is this what you wanted to give us an eye-opener with?"
Chopper said honestly, "It seemed like our positions changed just now, did Lin Hai do that?"
Luffy said with great disdain, "What the heck, weren't you going to cut the tornadoes?"
Everyone couldn't help but complain from the side. Lin Hai felt helpless. If he were to cut out a tornado like Zoro, it wouldn't offset the tornadoes that just blew over!
Only Ace came forward curiously and asked, "Lin Hai, your ability is a bit abnormal, what exactly is it!"
Lin Hai immediately became energetic, as expected, there was someone who recognized it!
So, Lin Hai said proudly, "This is my space ability, I'm a Devil Fruit user who ate the Space Fruit. How about it? Isn't it much cooler than your Flame-Flame Devil Fruit?"
"Tch," Ace rolled his eyes and said, "If you had let me do it just now, it would have been just a punch. Your ability is only for escaping."
Lin Hai said angrily, "Weren't we going to have a match? Anyway, it's almost dark, so let's have a match?"
Ace had wanted to beat Lin Hai for a long time and immediately replied, "I'll beat you until you beg for mercy later!"
At this moment, Luffy and Usopp's eyes lit up and they crowded around, there was a big show to watch!
Luffy said, "I want to have a match too!"
Sanji directly dragged Luffy away, "Luffy, just stay on the side and watch properly."
Zoro on the side was interested in seeing how far Lin Hai and Ace's abilities went!
And Nami and Vivi were quite speechless, but they were still very interested in the match between Lin Hai and Ace, and followed the others to watch from a spot.
Soon, the two of them chose a place for the match.
"Who do you think is stronger, Lin Hai or Ace?"
"Of course it's Ace, I never won when I fought with Ace before!"
"I think Lin Hai can win, after all, his ability is too strange!"
At this moment, after Lin Hai and Ace stared at each other for a long time, Lin Hai said, "Should we compare our physical skills first, or just our overall strength?"
Ace smiled and said, "I don't care, you choose."
Lin Hai raised an eyebrow and said, "Let's see if you're still so smug later! Let's just start fighting."
"Space Field..."
As soon as he said fight, Lin Hai immediately used his ability to envelop Ace.
This was the first time Ace had faced this kind of space ability, and he didn't really understand it. Just as he was about to observe the situation, his sixth sense faintly conveyed a strange sense of danger.
Ace's feeling was correct. He hadn't even made a move when a stick hit him in the stomach, and that stick was also attached with Armament Haki!
"Ah!" Ace exclaimed, and his whole body flew out directly.
Lin Hai laughed, "How about that? I won! Oh, yeah!"
Ace rubbed his stomach and stood up groggily, asking in confusion, "We just started fighting, how can you say you won?"
"Baka," Lin Hai explained, "If I had used a sword, do you think you could still be standing there now?"
Ace was unconvinced and said, "No way, how can that count? I wasn't ready, and you seemed to have changed my position just now, and then I ran directly into your stick?"
Luffy on the side exclaimed, "Lin Hai, you're too sneaky! He used this move when I fought him!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "This is my ultimate move. If you can't handle it, can you blame me? Remember, in front of experts, you only have the qualification to compete further if you can handle those ultimate moves. That is, to compete in overall abilities such as strength, speed, and practical experience..."
Ace said speechlessly, "Again, I won't be hit by you this time!"
Lin Hai sat down on the ground with a plop and said directly shamelessly, "I've already won, I'm not fighting anymore, hehehe..."
Ace was really angry! This bastard, he's too infuriating, he hit me with a stick and then he's not fighting anymore?
And at this moment, Luffy excitedly came forward and said, "Lin Hai, let's have a fight?"
Lin Hai stood up, clapped his hands, and smiled, "Okay, come on."
Sanji on the side couldn't help but mutter, "So Lin Hai is afraid of losing, he dares to fight Luffy, but not Ace!"
Lin Hai directly rolled his eyes and said, "Do you think I'm stupid? Ace's ability is fire, if he unleashes it, the destructive power is too great, what if he doesn't hold back and gets injured?"
Ace immediately said, "I'll control it!"
Lin Hai said speechlessly, "Don't even start, I'm not fighting you, I'll be honest, if I fight you, I can only use my ultimate move, and in that case, one of us will definitely get injured, so I'm not fighting you!"
And Luffy on the side felt like he was being offended! What about the promised match? Why are they just talking?
.........Chapter 85 Lin Hai and Ace quarrel
The ignored Luffy immediately complained, "Hey, can you guys let me spar with Lin Hai first?"
Lin Hai chuckled, "Alright, just attack, same as last time!"
Luffy smiled, "Then you better be careful, this time, I'm different from last time."
At this moment, one could see Luffy in a half-crouch stance, one hand pressed on the ground, "Second Gear..."
Immediately, Luffy's skin turned red again and steamed!
On the side, Ace asked doubtfully, "What kind of move is this from Luffy? It looks really strong!"
Chopper exclaimed, "Luffy used this move once on Drum Island, but it wasn't that great!"
That's true, last time Chopper didn't even see Luffy's attack clearly, only remembering Luffy's body steaming for a while, and then there was nothing else!
That's because Chopper simply couldn't keep up with Luffy's speed!
At this moment, Luffy, with one hand clenched into a fist at his waist, extended the other hand with the palm facing Lin Hai's direction, making an aiming pose.
Luffy said, "Lin Hai, you better be careful!"
Lin Hai nodded and said, "Come at me with all you've got!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy had already disappeared from his original spot and then appeared diagonally above Lin Hai!
"Jet Pistol!!"
Lin Hai just slightly shifted his movement, and one could see the sand beside his feet, as if hit by a bullet, a dent appeared.
That wasn't all, Luffy kept changing his position, while Lin Hai's surroundings kept appearing with dents.
"Jet Pistol..."
"Rocket Launcher..."
For a moment, Lin Hai's surroundings appeared with Luffy's afterimages, that was because the movement speed was too fast, causing a visual illusion!
On the side, besides Ace, Sanji and Zoro were almost unable to keep up with Luffy's speed, let alone the others?
Chopper said confusedly, "Huh? Why are there so many Luffy in the sky? What's going on? Why are dents suddenly appearing all around Lin Hai?"
Usopp, with both hands holding his head, exclaimed, "Just how strong have they become! Why do I feel like they're getting more and more monstrous!"
Sanji and Zoro exchanged a glance, both of them couldn't help but feel secretly anxious, does their growth have to be this exaggerated!
Meanwhile, on the side, Nami and Vivi, the two were stunned, is this a duel? If one were to take a punch, it's simply unimaginable, just look at the dents on the ground and you'll know!
At this moment, Ace couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "I didn't expect this guy Luffy to have improved so much!"
The rapidly moving Luffy was truly speechless, this Observation Haki is too annoying!
After using several moves, Luffy gave up on continuing to attack Lin Hai, after deactivating Second Gear, Luffy said dejectedly, "Lin Hai, my speed has improved a lot, how come I still can't hit you!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Because my speed is even faster than yours! If you encounter an opponent with Observation Haki who can foresee the future, that would be truly crushing, so you should practice properly."
Ace asked doubtfully, "Observation Haki can foresee the future too?"
Lin Hai asked doubtfully, "Didn't your crewmates tell you about these things?"
Realizing, Lin Hai smiled and said, "I forgot, you are a proud person, disdaining to ask others for advice. But there is one thing I want to tell you, if you want to improve, you must constantly learn and innovate! The result of being stuck in your ways is very dangerous!"
After hearing Lin Hai's words, everyone was thoughtful, while Ace gave Lin Hai a meaningful look, because what Lin Hai just did seemed to be reminding him of something...
Only after catching a special move are you qualified to compete? Constantly learning and innovating? The Pirate's peak is indeed not that easy!
However, Ace could be sure of one thing, this guy Lin Hai in the future will definitely not be simple!
At this moment, Luffy rubbed his stomach and said, "I'm so hungry, can we eat now?"
Sanji rolled his eyes and said, "Wait a moment, I'll go prepare the food."
After dinner was prepared, the sky had already turned dark, and the weather in the desert at night became exceptionally cold, minus ten-something degrees!
At this moment, Lin Hai walked over to Ace, smiled and said, "Ace, that ertou we drank last night, I can drink the whole bottle in one go!"
What does that mean? Coming to show off again? He just hit me with a stick, and it still hurts!
Thinking of this, Ace couldn't help but retort, "That ertou, I can drink one bottle and a half in one go!"
Damn!
Lin Hai raised an eyebrow, then replied, "I can drink two bottles!"
Ace said unconvinced, "I can drink three bottles!"
"Four bottles!"
"Five bottles!"
...
On the side, Zoro couldn't help but ask, "What are they doing?"
Sanji guessed, "They seem to be competing to see who can drink more!"
Chopper asked doubtfully, "But they aren't drinking!"
Nami slapped her forehead, "Are they children? What's there to compete about!"
At this moment, Usopp hugged Chopper, "Chopper, you're so warm!"
Chopper said angrily, "Are you looking down on reindeer?"
Zoro said speechlessly, "Chopper, hurry and change back, otherwise it'll get cold again."
Meanwhile, Luffy with a leap, directly pounced on Chopper and hugged him.
Usopp asked, "Luffy, aren't you going to manage them?"
Luffy smiled and said, "Their relationship is very good, so let's not disturb them."
Hey, hey, where is their relationship good? They're about to fight!
One could see Lin Hai and Ace over there...
After Lin Hai and Ace argued for a while, Ace said, "The Mera Mera no Mi is not only a Natural-type Devil Fruit, and its flame ability has extremely strong destructive power, it's much more practical than your Space Fruit."
Lin Hai raised an eyebrow, "Still want to compare, huh? Then let's have a good comparison."
Lin Hai retorted, "The Space Fruit, when creating a Space Field, is simply an invincible existence, because within the Space Field, whether attacking or dodging, I am second to none. As for your stinky Natural-type flames, when encountering someone with Haki stronger than yourself, it's completely useless. Practical?? Pfft!"
Ace said displeased, "Your broken Space Fruit still needs to open some Space Field, with such a small range, if my fist comes over, you can't even dodge, and you still say invincible? You're simply shameless!"
Lin Hai said angrily, "What did you say!"
Ace said not to be outdone, "Want to fight?"
The two glared at each other, suddenly, the two sensed something...
Lin Hai and Ace said simultaneously, "There are hidden weapons!"
"Bang, bang..."
It turned out to be Nami using Sanji's cooking utensils, throwing at Lin Hai and Ace respectively! Nami, with hands on her hips, said furiously, "Honestly, I'm telling you two, are you going to let people sleep or not!"
On the side, Chopper couldn't help but shrink his head, "Nami, how scary! Those two strong people were directly dealt with by Nami!!"
Feeling uncomfortable if he didn't brag for a day, Usopp couldn't help but say, "Chopper, did you see the stars in the sky?"
Chopper nodded and said, "It's my first time seeing stars, they're so beautiful!"
Zoro asked doubtfully, "No way? It's your first time seeing them?"
Chopper replied, "Because I've always been on Drum Island, where it snows all year round, so I can't see the stars!"
Usopp said, "What's so surprising about that, these stars are because a sun was shot by me before and then scattered into these stars."
Chopper, Luffy immediately exclaimed, "Really? Usopp!"
Zoro said grumpily, "Let's sleep..."
.........Chapter 86 God, Help Me
The next day, after some travel, everyone arrived at a ruin.
Looking at the ruins, which were no longer inhabited, many buildings had been weathered by time...
Vivi couldn't help but pick up a handful of yellow sand and say, "What wrong did the people of this city commit? Born in the Desert Kingdom, while struggling against nature, Crocodile completely ruined the lives of those who desperately survived!
Why? Does that guy have the right to do such a thing? Why is it that at the same time, he uses the name of a Shichibukai, claims to be a hero, but manipulates the people behind their backs! Yet, no one discovers his true face!
Like many places that used to be oases, since three years ago, due to the rain caused by the Dance Powder used by Crocodile's Baroque Works, many places have turned into deserts, and this incident in the Alabasta Kingdom was also caused by this!"
(The capital of Alabasta is called Alubarna. Because of the Dance Powder, only Alubarna has rain, while other places no longer have rain. Coupled with Crocodile's instigation behind the scenes, after three years of fermentation, the current situation in Alabasta has been created!)
Luffy said angrily, "Crocodile..."
"Rumble..." A precarious building was knocked down by Luffy.
Nami walked to Vivi's side and comforted her, "Vivi, we will be in Alubarna, the capital of the Alabasta Kingdom, soon. This matter will be settled quickly, so don't be sad!"
Vivi shook her head and said, "I'm fine, it's just looking at these places, I can't understand why Crocodile would be so cruel!"
After everyone rested for a while, Vivi's mood also improved.
At this time, Sanji couldn't help but say, "This should be a ruin, right?"
Vivi nodded and said, "Yes, and it's a relatively ancient one. The civilization of this land has been built for thousands of years, with countless kingdoms being born and then disappearing.
Sometimes they migrated to find water sources, and sometimes wars would occur. Ruins like this often appear on this land, and there are also many ruins full of mysteries."
Sanji said with emotion, "So after the changes over time, it became the current Alabasta Kingdom, right?
What a magnificent history, even prosperous countries cannot escape the fate of disappearing, just like Rome!"
Nami was speechless, truly bringing up something that shouldn't be mentioned. She quickly reminded, "Sanji!"
"Ah!" Sanji, who had reacted, quickly said, "Sorry, Vivi, I didn't mean that. Well, how should I put it... My wording was inappropriate! I'm sorry!"
Vivi shook her head and said, "It's okay, actually, I often can't help but think that way during this time!"
Everyone looked at Vivi.
Vivi fell into deep thought, then said, "What is a kingdom? Even if the king changes, the people still live, the culture is still there, and life is still there. Even if the kingdom changes, as long as these things don't change, is there no need to protect the kingdom?
What needs to be protected must be something else.
I'm sorry, did I say something strange? Even I haven't found the answer! However, I know very well what I should do now!
Baroque Works wants to secretly incite meaningless disputes. I must stop this because what they are doing is trying to destroy this land! Even if I become infamous later, it doesn't matter. I will not let Crocodile's scheme succeed!"
"Clap clap clap..." Lin Hai couldn't help but applaud and say, "Vivi, you've made a lot of progress. You know how to inspire people, stir up the emotions of these idiots, and then help you solve this matter, right?"
Saying this, Lin Hai pointed to the excited crowd who had been moved by Vivi's words. Only then did the crowd realize that although Lin Hai was right, being called idiots, it was indeed the truth, which made everyone look at Lin Hai with shame and anger, with the impulse to beat Lin Hai if they disagreed with a word.
However, Lin Hai didn't care, but said, "Vivi, didn't I tell you before? You are the only princess of the Alabasta Kingdom, and being responsible for Alabasta is your responsibility.
Why think about those distant things? Making your country's people live and work in peace and contentment is what you should be thinking about.
And currently, the most important thing for you is to resolve the crisis of the Alabasta Kingdom, which means living in the present, don't bother with those unnecessary things. Because the ruins have become history and can only be referenced.
As for us, of course, we are going to demand compensation from Crocodile. Idiots, have you all remembered? Damn... You guys don't play fair, hitting me again!!"
"You called us idiots, I'll let you say it, I'll let you say it..."
"Lin Hai, you bastard, can't you say something nice? You curse at us every day, see if I don't beat you!"
"Vivi, you come and hit him too, this guy is too annoying..."
A moment later, Lin Hai, who had tidied his clothes, glared fiercely at everyone, then put his arm around Vivi's waist and smiled, "Vivi, you now have the potential of a hero. As expected of royal talent!"
What could Vivi do?
Vivi had witnessed the abilities of the Straw Hat Crew. The key figures who could resolve the Alabasta crisis at the moment were the Straw Hat Crew. And Vivi, who had grown up with her father, more or less knew some words to encourage people, but Vivi didn't expect Lin Hai to say it so bluntly.
For a moment, Vivi's face flushed slightly as she said to everyone, "Everyone, I'm sorry, I just..."
Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper widened their eyes and looked at Vivi, "No way? Is Lin Hai telling the truth?"
Luffy exclaimed, "Vivi, your brain is really useful!"
Vivi nodded awkwardly and said, "Will you think I'm very sinister..."
Vivi lowered her head, her face flushed.
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "I said these things not to say how sinister Vivi is, but to make everyone understand the cause and effect of the matter. As my partners, you can't always be stupid, right? But our goal this time is the same as what Vivi wants, so you shouldn't care about the process, right?"
"Oh, Lin Hai, your head is also very useful." Luffy couldn't help but admire him from the side.
Usopp was speechless and said, "Hey, hey, are you comfortable having a guy like Lin Hai with us?"
Sanji laughed and said, "Why don't you take my kitchen knife and kill Lin Hai?"
As soon as Usopp saw Lin Hai looking at him with dangerous eyes, he immediately exclaimed, "Help, Lin Hai is going to kill someone..."
Upon hearing Usopp's words, Chopper actually believed it, and tears immediately streamed down his face as he walked in front of Lin Hai and pleaded, "Lin Hai, Usopp, Usopp is our companion, can you not kill him!"
Lin Hai, who was holding Vivi's waist, felt it was no longer fragrant. Lin Hai couldn't help but slap his forehead, then looked up at the sky and shouted, "God, help..."
Ace, who was on the side, almost burst out laughing. This Chopper was too cute!
And Zoro, seeing Ace trying hard to hold back his laughter, couldn't help but blush and glance away. He really didn't know what was wrong with him to get on such a ship!
At this moment, Nami kicked Lin Hai away, then hugged Vivi's arm and smiled, "What are you saying? We are helping you because you are our friend, nothing else, that's all!"
Luffy nodded and said, "Yes, yes, that's right!"
"Oh..." Sanji's eyes turned into red hearts as he spun around Vivi and Nami, saying, "I don't care, as long as I can help Vivi-san, I don't mind going to hell..."
Zoro, who was on the side, couldn't help but retort, "Then hurry up and go to hell."
Sanji immediately retorted, "What are you saying? Believe it or not, I'll kick you to death!"
Zoro was furious and said, "If you dare, come. See if I don't cut you up, you perverted cook."
Just like that, in the ruins of the scorching desert, Sanji and Zoro started fighting again.
Nami, who was next to Vivi, slapped her forehead and said, mimicking Lin Hai, "God, help!"
.........Chapter 87 Lin Hai and Nami
Walking in the desert for a long time can be extremely irritating. The heat is one thing, but another is that, like the Sea, the scenery is unchanging, just sand everywhere!
The initial excitement has turned into torment, especially for Luffy.
"Vivi, how much longer? I'm going to die from the heat!" Luffy said, mimicking an old man leaning on a cane, his eyes listless.
Lin Hai rolled his eyes. "Luffy, if you keep complaining like that, everyone will be affected. How about this, empty your mind and try looking around?"
A moment later, Sanji exclaimed, "Lin Hai, your method actually works!"
How could it not work? That's what he did during classes, and the teacher's words became a lullaby!
But soon, everyone finally reached a village! They finally came back to life!
"What did you say? There's no news of Blackbeard here?"
Entering the village and asking around, Ace heard that there was news of Blackbeard Teach to the west. This meant Ace had walked all this way for nothing!
Nami asked, "Ace, are you still coming with us?"
Luffy pouted and said, "Ace, are you really not going to be my companion? Why don't you reconsider?"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes. "I say, Luffy, do you even have the face to invite him? He can beat you without even using his abilities, aren't you ashamed?"
At this moment, Ace handed his Vivre Card to Luffy and instructed, "Next time, let's meet again at the peak of Pirates!"
"Okay!" Luffy saw him off, saying, "Ace, see you next time at the peak of Pirates!"
After Ace left, it was Lin Hai and Nami's turn!
Lin Hai said, "Everyone, we'll split up here. Nami and I are going to find Crocodile, and you go directly to the capital of the Alabasta Kingdom. Remember, be careful of the Billion Elders who have infiltrated the kingdom!"
Sanji was annoyed. "Nami, why are you going with Lin Hai?"
Saying this, Sanji ran up to Lin Hai and said, "You better be honest with me. If you dare to lay a hand on Nami, I definitely won't let you off!"
Lin Hai turned to Nami and raised an eyebrow, then said, "What nonsense are you talking about, Sanji? I'm a decent person."
As soon as they heard Lin Hai say this shamelessly, everyone's eyes twitched, because Lin Hai's hand was already around Nami's waist again.
Sanji let out a beastly roar, "Bastard, get your hand off her, or I'll kick you to death!"
Lin Hai ignored Sanji and followed Nami, setting off for the City of Dreams - Rainbase.
......
After walking for a while, Lin Hai couldn't help but ask, "Nami, are you tired? Listen to me, it would have been so much better to get a camel back then..."
Nami said speechlessly, "Didn't we encounter a camel halfway? You just finished it off with one slash. If we bought another one, you might just slaughter it again!"
Could Lin Hai be blamed for this?
That camel was too much. It was just an animal, yet it dared to show that kind of look towards humans. So, Lin Hai directly roasted it for Luffy and the others to eat!
Just then, Nami asked the question that had been on her mind for so many days, "Lin Hai, why do I feel like you've been distant from me since we left the garden?"
Cough, cough, people always grow, right? After all, they see each other every day, and they have that kind of relationship, so they need some time to think, right?
Lin Hai stepped forward and put his arm around Nami's waist, explaining, "I was afraid I would hurt you, but then I figured it out!"
Nami asked in confusion, "Figured what out?"
Lin Hai smiled, "My Nami is actually very smart and generous, she's not that easily hurt!"
Nami's face turned red, but she still said unhappily, "Who, who's yours? Shameless!"
Lin Hai asked, "Nami, I want a kiss..."
Nami: "We're on the road, stay away from me..."
...
Night fell again.
The evening breeze blew through a bright and vibrant flower, emitting a intoxicating fragrance.
A small bee did not rest early like others, it was still working diligently.
The cool dew on the petals had dampened the pollen on one side, and the bee's job was to handle this pollen. This is how honey is produced...
However, this dampened pollen was a bit sticky, so the bee had to be careful. Alas, life is not easy, people should cherish the present!
Looking at such a touching scene of life's beauty, how could Nami not be moved?
At this moment, Nami closed her eyes tightly, tilted her head back, and quietly felt the trace of the breeze passing by. Everything was so silent, so intoxicating.
The sound of the night wind, sometimes fierce, sometimes gentle, blew in wisps...
Seeing such a beautiful scene, how could Nami remain calm?
So, she sang a song to express her praise and love for the quiet night...
It was a new day. When Nami woke up, she found herself resting on Lin Hai's arm. Remembering the night before, Nami couldn't help but glare at the person next to her, then urged, "Lin Hai, hurry up, we still have to rush to Rainbase!"
"Huh?" Lin Hai said groggily, "What time is it? Let me sleep a little longer."
At this moment, Nami was getting up, and suddenly she lost her balance and almost fell on Lin Hai. She glared at Lin Hai fiercely and said, "Hurry up and get up! Crocodile has caused so much damage to Vivi's country, hurry up and go deal with Crocodile!"
Looking at the flower-like Nami in front of him, Lin Hai got up and said, "I'll go, but are you okay? I told you not to push yourself, look..."
Nami's face was flushed red, and she pinched Lin Hai hard. She didn't know what happened last night, so she pushed herself!
Lin Hai raised an eyebrow and said, "Come on, I'll carry you..."
Nami's face turned red, "You're the one who wants to carry me, it's not that I want you to carry me, ah... be careful..."
Lin Hai asked, "How much longer until we reach Rainbase?"
Nami replied, "We should arrive tonight!"
Lin Hai exclaimed, "Isn't that still a day's journey?"
Nami said unhappily, "Are you annoyed walking with me?"
What is she talking about?
Ignoring Nami, Lin Hai bought the music for "Zhu Bajie Carries His Wife" from the system. Although there were no lyrics, the music...
He, Lin Hai, also wanted to experience the feeling in that kind of situation, didn't he?
Nami, on Lin Hai's back, exclaimed, "What music is this? It sounds weird!"
Lin Hai smiled, "Does it sound a bit comical?"
Nami said unnaturally, "What comical? Turn it off!"
Nami felt like she was being teased by this music!
Lin Hai insisted, "I like listening to it. Don't you think listening to this music makes you feel inexplicably cheerful?"
Nami said speechlessly, "Fine, listen if you want. Oh, I have a question for you, you have to answer me honestly!"
Lin Hai slowed down and turned his head to ask, "What is it?"
Nami hesitated for a while and asked, "Do you like me?"
Lin Hai nodded, "Yes, why are you asking such a silly question? If I didn't like you, would I have been so... last night?"
Nami bit Lin Hai's ear and said angrily, "I'm not talking about that, you, you..."
"You, you let go, I'll tell you!" Lin Hai explained, "To be honest, you... well, although your temper isn't great, you love money, and you're violent, your figure is really good!"
Nami's face darkened, "Put me down, I don't want you to carry me anymore!"
Lin Hai said shamelessly, "No, as long as I can carry you, I'll carry you!"
The sudden confession made Nami's face red. Some things lose their original flavor when said too explicitly. Nami didn't ask any further, but leaned back on Lin Hai's back again, and suddenly said mischievously, "Giddy up, giddy up..."
Lin Hai exclaimed, "You stinking woman, get off me..."
.........Chapter 88 Is this a normal person?
During the time Lin Hai and Nami were traveling, because Lin Hai wasn't there to restrict Luffy's range of activity, guess what happened! Luffy and his crew got lost!
By some strange coincidence, they arrived at the city of dreams, Rainbase, even earlier than Lin Hai and Nami. Then they fell for Crocodile's scheme and dropped into the trap Crocodile had designed!
At this moment, in the small room made of Sea Stone, Luffy was imitating Sanji. He made a gesture of holding a cigarette with one hand and said, "Did you steal the meat?"
"Hahaha, Luffy, you're a great imitator," Usopp said excitedly from the side.
Luffy continued to imitate Lin Hai. He ran a hand through his hair, closed his eyes, and said ecstatically, "Ah, another day where I'm woken up by my own handsomeness..."
"Pfft..." The Straw Hat Crew hadn't started laughing yet, but Smoker couldn't help it. However, realizing what he had done, Smoker quickly turned his head away. What was going on with this Straw Hat Crew?!
Meanwhile, Sanji on the side couldn't help his eye twitching. Seeing Luffy and the others so relaxed while being locked up here, and Zoro still sleeping so soundly on the ground, the exasperated Sanji first hit Luffy and Usopp respectively, angrily saying, "You bastards, every single one of you is like this! Do you even realize what's going on right now?"
After speaking, Sanji hit Zoro again and roared, "You're still sleeping! Get up now!"
Zoro sat up groggily, rubbing his eyes and asking, "Oh? Is it morning?"
Sanji roared in anger, "It's noon now!"
Crocodile, sitting on a chair outside the room, couldn't help but say, "Go ahead and play to your hearts' content. In your final moments, you should get along well, hahaha..."
Sanji retorted, "Heh, you can enjoy your leisure now. When Lin Hai gets here, we'll see if you're still so smug. With that guy's temper, he won't talk nicely to you."
Luffy nodded and said, "If you don't let us out, watch out for Lin Hai coming to find trouble with you."
Crocodile shook the red wine in his hand, took a sip, and replied, "It seems that person called Lin Hai is truly trusted by you. However, trust is the most useless thing in this world. I'll have him join you later, don't worry, hahaha..."
Vivi in the small room couldn't help but say, "Crocodile, what exactly is your goal? Why are you doing this to the Alabasta Kingdom! If you hadn't come to this kingdom, Alabasta could have remained peaceful forever, but now... Crocodile, you are actually the one who deserves to die the most!!"
"Heh heh... Heh heh heh... Hahaha, hahahaha....." Crocodile let out a demonic laugh, then explained smugly, "The one who should die is this boring kingdom, Miss. Wednesday."
Saying that, Crocodile stood up and continued with a smug look on his face, "I want Alabasta to disappear from this planet. I want those citizens begging for survival to fall in painful struggle, to be sucked into eternal darkness. The Ideal Land Operation is about to begin!"
As he spoke, Crocodile looked at the ceiling with a look of intoxication, as if filled with the anticipation and joy of his long-cherished dream being on the verge of completion...
Seeing Crocodile like this, everyone couldn't help their eyes twitching. What was wrong with this guy Crocodile anyway!!
Was this a normal person?
However, Vivi was still very concerned about what Crocodile meant by the Ideal Land Operation!
So, Vivi quickly asked, "Crocodile, what exactly do you want to do to Alabasta! Tell me quickly!"
"Heh heh... Heh heh heh... Hahaha, hahahaha....." Crocodile let out another demonic laugh, then said very smugly, "You want me to tell you about the kind of people I despise the most? That would be those who pretend to care about the citizens, but are actually selfish hypocrites."
Vivi was stunned, then shrieked, "You want to kill my father? How could you do that!"
Crocodile replied, "Don't scream like that. I don't plan to do that. He's not even worth me killing. I want to make Cobra experience a sense of humiliation more cruel than death."
Looking at their expressions of wanting to kill him but being helpless, Crocodile playfully said with pleasure, "As a princess of a country, you shouldn't make such a face."
Vivi: "I'm asking you one more time, what is the Ideal Land Operation? Tell me quickly!"
"Hey hey," Crocodile said, "Do you even understand your current situation? Well, it doesn't matter, since the operation is about to begin, telling you won't hurt."
After all, he, Crocodile, had been preparing for this for three full years. If he didn't show it off, wouldn't he feel a bit lonely?
Crocodile said, "Then I'll tell you, the plan to end the Alabasta Kingdom, the Ideal Land Operation!"
Then Crocodile explained how he would control King Cobra and have Mr. 2 impersonate the king to incite this war...
...
Meanwhile, on the streets of Rainbase.
Lin Hai said, "Nami, you have to give me some face, right? Can you just let me be impressive for once?"
Saying that, Lin Hai shook Nami's arm like a spoiled child.
The helpless Nami asked, "I can pretend to be your maid, but I won't wear a maid outfit. You have to design an outfit that I like for me. And, all the compensation money that comes later will be mine!"
"Alright, alright," Lin Hai leaned closer to Nami's ear and whispered, "Giving you a few hundred million is no problem!"
Nami's face turned red, and she rolled her eyes, saying, "Alright, tell me, what do you want me to do?"
Lin Hai explained, "When we see Crocodile later, you just need to stand beside me and not say anything. Leave everything else to me!"
Nami nodded and said, "That's fine. If you don't get the compensation money then, you're dead!"
Lin Hai pulled Nami towards a changing area, saying as they walked, "Don't you know my abilities? Even if Crocodile doesn't give it, I have a way to get you a pile of gold coins!"
Nami suddenly understood. The advantage of space ability was immediately apparent!
So, Nami pretended to be gentle, hugged Lin Hai's arm, and then said sweetly, "Lin Hai, can you..."
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "No!"
Nami said speechlessly, "I didn't even say anything, how did you refuse!"
Lin Hai flicked Nami's nose. "Human desires are infinite. It's up to you to control them. Don't fall into a pile of money and become a high-level tool that only collects treasure! That would be the greatest sorrow!"
"Hmph," Nami said glumly, "I haven't even collected one Belly, what right do you have to lecture me? By the way, what kind of clothes are you going to give me anyway..."
.........Chapter 89 is embarrassing again!
After changing clothes, Nami stared blankly at herself in the mirror, as if she didn't recognize herself, because this outfit was simply too stunning!!
Meanwhile, Lin Hai, who was beside Nami, shook his head and said, "Nami, let's change outfits. I didn't factor in your temperament. This outfit doesn't quite suit you!"
Nami quickly objected, "No way, I'm wearing this outfit!"
Cough cough, at this moment, anyone who had seen the movie "Resident Evil" would surely retort to Lin Hai. Isn't Nami's outfit exactly what the movie's female protagonist, Alice, wore?
However, Nami's figure is better than Alice's! Because Alice is an A, while Nami is almost an E!
After admiring herself for a while, Nami turned her head and asked, "What about you? Are you going to meet Crocodile dressed like that?"
Lin Hai chuckled, "Don't worry about me. By the way, have you mastered the skills within the weapon Usopp gave you? After all, sometimes I can't look after you. Since we're traveling the Sea, you must learn to protect yourself..."
Nami rolled her eyes and said, "How many times have you said that? When I was making my way on the Sea, you were still drinking milk."
Ignoring Nami's complaint, Lin Hai started doing his hair. If he remembered correctly, the first time Nami used the Clima-Tact, she almost got taken out by Mr. 1's partner because she hadn't used the weapon after getting it, right?
Lin Hai said while blowing his hair with a hairdryer, "Remember, Nami, your Mirage Tempo is useless against people who can use Observation Haki, so once you notice something is wrong, find a way to run..."
Before he finished speaking, Nami leaned onto Lin Hai's back playfully and said, "You're so naggy, huh? Are you worried about me?"
Saying that, Nami touched Lin Hai's ear with her tongue.
Lin Hai's breath hitched. "I'm getting ready, stop messing around. No wonder the people in your village always said you were a delinquent girl..."
Nami didn't stop teasing Lin Hai. She leaned closer to Lin Hai's ear and whispered, "You don't like it?"
Could this be endured? How could it be endured?
Lin Hai turned around and directly kissed Nami!
Cough cough, was this like throwing a meat bun to a dog? Did it hit the mark?
A long time later, Nami's face was still flushed as she walked down the street, holding onto Lin Hai's arm as they hurried towards where Crocodile was located.
And Lin Hai and Nami's attire was simply too eye-catching. Nami, at this moment, was curvaceous, subtly exuding the aura of a young woman, adding even more charm.
Lin Hai's outfit was the same as the one he wore when singing that day: black pants, a white shirt, with a low-key colored jacket over it. It wasn't that Lin Hai didn't want to dress more flamboyantly, it was just that he was running low on funds recently! He was almost out of Flamboyance Coins!
Soon, the two entered the most prosperous casino in Rainbase, which was Crocodile's location.
Not far away, Nico Robin was already waiting for Lin Hai and them. Looking at the two people in front of her, Nico Robin couldn't help but be stunned, because their outfits were too stunning!
Recovering, Nico Robin said, "Please follow me, you two. The boss is waiting for you."
For some reason, at this moment, Lin Hai really wished he was a bit taller. Because at 177cm, in front of the approximately two-meter-tall Robin, Lin Hai felt like a dwarf!
At this point, Lin Hai chuckled, "You're Nico Robin, right? I saw you once before. Your boss is about to make his final bow. How about joining us in the future?"
"Hehehe." Robin turned her head and smiled, "You're quite confident in yourself. We'll talk about it later."
Seeing Robin give a faint smile and continue leading the way, Nami pinched Lin Hai and couldn't help but say, "You didn't fall for her, did you? You really are a playboy!"
Lin Hai was helpless. Robin's figure was really good, but Lin Hai was just looking. How did that turn into falling for her?
But Nami was right! Lin Hai was indeed tempted, but he absolutely couldn't admit it!
Just as the few people reached the room door, Lin Hai told Robin to go in first, because Lin Hai had designed an entrance for himself!
At this moment, Crocodile in the reception hall saw only Robin enter and couldn't help but ask, "Where are they?"
Robin consciously stood beside Crocodile and replied, "He's here!"
The people in the room suddenly heard a piece of music that made their blood boil!
This background music was the BGM from when Pirate King Hawkeye made his move and Red-Haired appeared!
(The author can't find what this BGM is called!)
Accompanied by this blood-boiling BGM, Lin Hai made his entrance!
At this moment, Lin Hai was seen with his head slightly lowered, the beautiful strands of hair on his forehead looking so elegant in the breeze. Lin Hai was extremely satisfied with himself at this moment, only...
Only at this moment, Lin Hai's mind was thinking, didn't Luffy and the others go to the capital of Alabasta? How did a bunch of them end up locked in that small room?
Just as he was pondering the situation, who knew the path ahead went downwards? As a result, Lin Hai missed a step and rolled directly down the stairs from outside the door.
Nami was still at the doorway, in a pose with one hand extended forward, trying to grab Lin Hai.
Luffy and his crew in the small room were instantly stunned! What was Lin Hai doing?
"Hey hey, what the heck is Lin Hai doing?"
"Is he trying to be funny?"
"What are you guys talking about? Hey Lin Hai, hurry up and get us out!"
At this moment, Crocodile, sitting in his chair with a calm and unperturbed state of mind, turned to look at Nico Robin. Was this guy really worth a 300 million Belly bounty? Why did he seem like an idiot?
At this point, Lin Hai, who had stood up, felt a burning sensation on his face. He quickly turned off the player. Since the attempt to be cool failed, he might as well negotiate properly!
Lin Hai glared fiercely at Luffy and the others in the small room. They quickly shut up. Then Lin Hai sat down opposite Crocodile, and Nami also stood beside Lin Hai.
At this moment, Lin Hai took out a half-meter-long cigar, then used a 10,000 Belly bill to light it.
Everyone was shocked by this scene! It was just, too, too cool, wasn't it!
"Hiss, amazing..."
"I'm going to light my cigarettes like this from now on. Why didn't I think of this before?"
"Does anyone have money? I really want to try it!"
Ignoring the people in the small room shouting there, Lin Hai exhaled a cloud of thick smoke. Thankfully, he held it in. This half-meter-long cigar was really too much; Lin Hai was almost choked by it!
At this point, Lin Hai tapped the table with his hand and said, "Not long ago, I took one of my maids to travel the world and passed through a place called Whiskey Peak.
As a result, we were almost assassinated, and their goal was to take my head for the bounty. Every time I think about it, I feel a dull ache."
After speaking, Lin Hai took another puff of his cigar, while Crocodile, with a cigar in his mouth, stared quietly at Lin Hai.
After exhaling a puff of smoke, Lin Hai said, "I heard that the people who tried to assassinate us were arranged by you, Crocodile, right? I don't think I've offended you, have I? Mr. 0."
"Heh heh... Heh heh heh... Hahaha, hahahaha....." Crocodile let out a demonic laugh, staring at Lin Hai provocatively as he asked, "They are my subordinates. What do you want?"
Lin Hai leaned back in his chair, putting his heels on the table, and said nonchalantly, "Intimidation fee, fright fee, lost wages fee, emotional distress fee, travel expenses to get here, and so on. You have to compensate."
"Heh heh... Heh heh heh... Hahaha, hahahaha....."
"Space Field..."
Seeing how arrogant this guy Crocodile was, he wasn't planning on compensating. Lin Hai also didn't plan on wasting words and decided to strike first...
.........Chapter 90 Lin Hai blushes
Who is Crocodile, sitting opposite Lin Hai?
Back then, he had challenged Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world. Although he lost, Crocodile always saw himself as being on a slightly lower level than Whitebeard.
As for Lin Hai in front of him, his bounty was only 300 million Belly. Crocodile wasn't afraid of him at all.
At this moment, Crocodile was merely curious about what this transparent film was. Before he could react, a sharp pain shot through his stomach!
"Ah..."
"beleng..."
Before everyone could react, Crocodile was swept away by Lin Hai's leg, which was coated with Armament Haki. Crocodile crashed through the door of the passage and flew far away.
Lin Hai didn't intend to kill Crocodile, because the relationships in this world are too mysterious.
Look at the original story: didn't Crocodile help Luffy get out of the Undersea Prison?
During the Marineford War, when Luffy was being pursued by Hawkeye, Crocodile helped block him once. When Ace was about to be executed, he was also saved by Crocodile once. And when Luffy was being chased by Akainu, Crocodile still stepped in to help him once!
If he lets him go this time, he might actually save him in the future. This kind of metaphysics, Lin Hai had to believe it even if he didn't want to!
After flying a long distance in the passage, Crocodile finally reacted. At this moment, he was bewildered. Wasn't he a Natural System Ability User? Just now, he felt like he had been kicked by someone and flew so far!
"Cough, cough, cough..." Crocodile couldn't help but spit out some blood, staring in the direction of the room where he had just negotiated with Lin Hai!
At this moment, Crocodile wasn't scared, but filled with rage!
Who was he, Crocodile?
He, Crocodile, had always aimed for the peak of Pirates. To be kicked so far by a small fry who suddenly appeared with a 300 million bounty? If he didn't get this back, he, Crocodile, wouldn't need to continue in the Sea!
Thinking of this, Crocodile composed himself and went to get his revenge.
Meanwhile, Lin Hai in the room sensed with Observation Haki and knew that Crocodile had returned.
At the right time, Lin Hai used his ability to swap everyone out of the cage.
Smoker stepped forward and said, "What's the deal with your ability? This small cage is made of Sea Stone..."
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "You guys hurry to the capital of Alabasta. Crocodile's plan has already started!"
Luffy asked, confused, "What about you?"
Lin Hai replied, "That guy is persistent. Anyway, you guys hurry up and go. I'll stop Crocodile."
Facing a war of a million people, Luffy was sensible and quickly made a decision, but Smoker was still hesitating.
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "I say, Brother Smoker, wake up! Are the lives of so many people not as important as your broken theories? Hurry up and resolve the crisis! Don't bother Luffy and the others again before the matter is resolved!"
Smoker said angrily, "Don't talk to me in a preachy way, and also, I'm older than you. By seniority, you should call me 'Brother'!"
"Okay, Brother Smoker, then I'll trouble you," Lin Hai replied with a look that just begged to be punched.
At this moment, Crocodile had arrived. Smoker knew he wasn't his opponent, so he left with the Straw Hat Crew.
At this time, Crocodile said with a gloomy face, "Who are you? What is your purpose?"
Lin Hai answered without answering the question, "Are you really a Pirate? I think, Pirates should be free, without a fixed home. But look at yourself, you actually want to seize that thing called Pluton and then rule the world? Hahaha, that's really laughable."
Crocodile's eyes narrowed, and he said in a low voice, "You seem to know a bit too much."
Saying this, Crocodile prepared to make a move.
Lin Hai quickly said, "Wait, there's water all around here. Are you sure you want to fight? How about we go to the desert and have a good fight?"
Crocodile smiled playfully. He was a Sand-Sand Devil Fruit user, and Lin Hai actually chose to duel him in the desert?
Thinking of this, Crocodile replied, "Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish."
Soon, Lin Hai and Crocodile arrived at an open area.
Crocodile said disdainfully, "Today, I will bury you here. Consider it your good fortune."
Lin Hai said helplessly, "If you don't leave the Alabasta Kingdom, then I'll have to knock you out and take you to the Navy to collect your bounty. I heard you're quite valuable, how much is your bounty again?"
"Heh heh... Heh heh heh... Hahaha, hahahaha..." Crocodile laughed in anger instead of being angry. "Xiao Gui, who do you think I am? If you have the guts, come on! Desert La Spada..."
Indeed, Crocodile was more at ease using his ability in the desert.
A giant sword made of sand directly formed and quickly slashed towards Lin Hai.
Cough, cough, Lin Hai was going to play with Crocodile and also learn from Crocodile's strengths. Isn't growing through learning something a protagonist must do?
So, Lin Hai twisted his body, then yawned, "Oh, so powerful!"
Veins pulsed on Crocodile's forehead. What was this guy doing?!
The enraged Crocodile extended his right hand, and a small whirlwind appeared in his palm. "Hey, Xiao Gui, if you have the guts, take this move!"
"Space Field..."
"Ah..."
Crocodile felt that sharp pain again. Before he could even react, he was kicked away by someone...
Cough, cough, in the Space Field, Lin Hai was like a cheater, ignoring the distance between him and the opponent, because Lin Hai could swap the opponent's position and then passively receive a kick that Lin Hai had already prepared. If Doflamingo were to take it, he might be able to block it! Because Doflamingo had a deeper understanding of similar abilities!
At this time, Crocodile, who had stood up again, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and asked, "What did you do to me, you brat!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes and said, "Haven't you figured it out yet? You're being crushed by me."
Crocodile was beaten awake. His goal was "Pluton"! There was no need to stubbornly fight this guy with the mysterious ability here. Moreover, the Straw Hat Crew had already rushed to the capital of Alabasta!
Thinking of this, Crocodile put on a disdainful look and said, "Crushed by you? Hahaha... Be careful when you talk big, you might bite your tongue. Take this move, Desert Girasole..."
Damn!
As soon as he heard the name, Lin Hai thought of a whirlpool in the Sea. He quickly jumped away, lest he really be buried by the other party's ultimate move!
At this moment, a huge quicksand vortex appeared in the desert. All the sand from the surroundings fell towards the lowest point in the center, which was truly shocking!
Lin Hai stared at the center of the quicksand, really unable to understand what principle this was based on. In that moment of distraction, well, Crocodile's presence was gone from the range of his Observation Haki...
At this time, Lin Hai in the desert couldn't help but blush. He, he had been played!!
Bah, what Shichibukai! He actually ran away, how shameless!
This wasn't Lin Hai's fault, it was Crocodile who was too shameless!
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