Whitebeard and Lin Ye chatted happily, the atmosphere relaxed and pleasant.
Charlotte Linlin stood to the side, her gaze casually flicking toward Pudding.
Receiving her mother's signal, Pudding gave a slight nod.
An unusual glint flashed through her beautiful eyes.
As the wielder of the Memo-Memo Fruit, Pudding possessed the ability to read other people's memories.
This ability allowed her to easily see through anyone's secrets.
Charlotte Linlin had brought Pudding along precisely to probe Lin Ye's true capabilities.
She was very curious how this young man had grown so powerful in such a short time.
Putting on an affectionate act, Pudding wrapped her arms around Lin Ye's arm.
Yet her hand quietly moved upward.
Her superb acting deceived everyone.
However, the instant her consciousness touched Lin Ye, a terrifying backlash suddenly struck!
"Ah!" Pudding cried out involuntarily and staggered back.
Had Charlotte Katakuri not caught her so quickly, she would have fallen to the ground.
"What happened?" Charlotte Smoothie hurried over.
Pudding's face was pale, her forehead covered in cold sweat.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with shock and disbelief.
"I... I can't see..." Pudding muttered.
"Not only can I not see his memories, I was nearly struck back by an overwhelming will..."
Charlotte Linlin's expression immediately turned grave at those words.
She knew her daughter's ability all too well.
Even against someone as powerful as Whitebeard, Pudding could glimpse fragments of his memories.
Yet Lin Ye had not only completely blocked Pudding's ability, but had nearly injured her in return.
This showed that Lin Ye's will had reached an utterly unimaginable level.
"I'll warn you only once."
Facing Charlotte Linlin, Lin Ye still issued a warning.
"Next time, I won't show mercy."
Whitebeard raised an eyebrow.
Warning Big Mom, one of the Four Emperors—such nerve was virtually unparalleled