Shiki seemed thrilled that he had managed to intercept Lin Ye.
After seeing Whitebeard in the New World, he had gathered information before coming to Paradise to look for Lin Ye.
Fortunately, his Observation Haki was sharp enough. He had sensed someone here with an overwhelming presence, and upon descending, he found that it really was Lin Ye.
He examined Lin Ye, his gaze sweeping over him as he marveled inwardly at how young Lin Ye was.
With his eyesight, he could naturally tell that Lin Ye was actually very young.
At that age, reaching such heights was something even Shiki had not been able to accomplish.
When he had been in his twenties or thirties, he had merely been an officer in the Rocks Pirates.
"Join my pirate crew and conquer the world with me."
When Shiki extended the invitation again, his expression was full of confidence.
After all, he was Shiki.
Lin Ye looked Shiki over. From his appearance alone, the man truly looked imposing and fit the image of a villain perfectly.
Even after cutting off his own legs to escape Impel Down, his imposing aura had not diminished in the slightest.
But his strength had definitely dropped drastically.
If Shiki had been at his peak, Lin Ye would not have been confident he could keep him here.
After all, while Shiki's Float-Float Fruit was not as fast as Borsalino, it still allowed him to fly into the sky.
The power of floating?
He could not let it slip away.
"Sure!"
Lin Ye looked at Shiki, whose golden hair flared up like that of a real lion, and smiled brightly.
Shiki froze for a moment, then threw his head back and laughed.
"Jihahahaha! You're quite sensible, brat! I have a grand plan to conquer or destroy this