Aokiji's Condition

Zephyr's face was full of helplessness.

After all, he wasn't a professional doctor.

As for first aid, Zephyr is barely passable, but when it comes to taking care of people...

cough...

Let's not talk about it.

Fortunately, Lin Yan's breathing was stable, and it had been getting stronger recently.

Zephyr was relieved.

"How's it going with the World Government?"

Upon hearing Zephyr's answer, Aokiji nodded calmly, then immediately inquired about the reactions from the World Government and the Navy.

Zephyr opened his mouth to answer when Lin Yan's voice suddenly rang out in the room.

"What else can they do? They'll just issue a warrant and offer a bounty, that's all the useless people at the World Government know how to do."

"..."

Upon hearing this, both Aokiji and Zephyr froze.

After realizing what was happening, a look of surprise appeared on both of their faces, and they turned to look at Lin Yan.

"Lin! You're awake? How are you feeling?"

"So-so... How long have I been asleep?"

Lin Yan gave a helpless smile, raised her hand to signal Zephyr to calm down, and then asked with a relaxed expression.

"It's been almost a month. If you don't wake up soon, Kuzan and I will have to discuss taking you back to the pirate crew to find a doctor."

Seeing that Lin Yan was completely unharmed, Zephyr immediately felt relieved and even teased Lin Yan with amusement.

"That's truly terrifying..."

Lin Yan smiled.

"So what did the Navy and the World Government say?"

"About this, Lin, you're quite the celebrity now. Look at this, today's newspaper."

This time it was Aokiji's turn to speak.

After staring at Lin Yan with a very strange look for a while, he took a newspaper out of the vegetable basket and handed it to Lin Yan.

"Um?"

Lin Yan tilted her head and took the newspaper. When she saw the headline on the front page, her eyes widened instantly.

It was a bold, enlarged wanted poster.

The photo on the wanted poster was none other than Lin Yan herself.

Of course, that's not important.

The important thing is...

"Four billion?!"

In the true sense.

Four Emperors level!

Lin Yan was stunned!

It's worth noting that even a man like Whitebeard, who dominated an era, only had a bounty of around five billion.

The other Four Emperors are all around four billion in power.

Now Lin Yan's bounty has actually reached this level.

It can be said to be literal.

The Navy's number one enemy.

"This... you really think highly of me."

Even Lin Yan was taken aback by the exaggerated number. After realizing what it meant, she couldn't help but shake her head with a wry smile.

It is foreseeable.

If I were to reappear on this sea, the treatment I would receive would be completely different from before.

"Everyone outside is saying that Lin, you're the fifth emperor of this sea! We crew members are really proud of ourselves!"

Zephyr burst into hearty laughter.

Regarding this amount.

He also possesses Rong Yan,

If nothing unexpected happens, the Whitebeard Pirates are about to cause a huge uproar.

Zephyr could even imagine the squad leaders eagerly awaiting Lin Yan's return.

"Don't try to fool me. I wouldn't even dare say I could win a one-on-one fight against another emperor. With this amount of money... it's probably still because of the Buster Call from before, right?"

Lin Yan couldn't help but shake her head and smile bitterly.

He's family, so he knows what's going on in his own family.

With his current strength, if he were to actually face one of the Four Emperors, he wouldn't necessarily lose, but at most he'd have a 70/30 or 40/60 chance.

You should know that each of the Four Emperors is a true monster on the sea.

The reason I've been able to reach this amount is...

It's mostly because of the previous Buster Call incident.

It's important to know that, besides strength, what a pirate has done is also a crucial criterion for determining their bounty.

"Don't underestimate yourself. Given time, I believe you, Lin, are qualified to sit on the throne."

Seeing the bitter smile on Lin Yan's face.

After a moment of contemplation, Aokiji surprisingly uttered these words.

Lin Yan was taken aback for a moment.

After realizing what was happening, he couldn't help but laugh and joke.

"And what about you? Why don't you just stay here with me? You'll have a place in the future Emperor Pirates, won't you?"

"..."

In the past, whenever Lin Yan mentioned this matter...

Aokiji would always try to brush things off by downplaying the important points.

But this time, Aokiji suddenly fell silent.

No way...

Lin Yan was truly stunned this time.

Then, to Lin Yan's somewhat stunned expression, Aokiji suddenly revealed a faint smile on his face.

"Yes, defeat me."

For the first time since Lin Yan began recruiting Aokiji, this man finally gave a clear answer.

Defeat me!

I'll join your Seventeenth Division!

The events that had occurred on Saiken Island had deeply affected Aokiji.

He and Lin Yan had made an agreement.

If Lin Yan can prove that he is qualified to lead Aokiji in achieving the justice Aokiji wants to achieve, Aokiji will agree to Lin Yan's Seventeenth Division.

The man before her was different from herself.

When the Buster Call was carried out in Ohara, Aokiji was powerless to stop what was happening; he could only watch helplessly as it unfolded without taking any action.

Just as Lin Yan said.

Even if they ultimately let Nico Robin go.

That's nothing more than self-satisfaction.

But just a month ago, this man proved it to him!

Even when faced with the same situation, one can still turn things around with intelligence and strength!

Recalling Lin Yan's figure standing alone against the barrage of artillery fire, Aokiji's eyes were filled with deep emotion.

Fearless!

Impressive!

Shrewd!

Face everything!

And most importantly, you will absolutely not regret it!

This is exactly what I lack!

At that moment, Aokiji finally made up his mind.

Defeat me!

From this day forward, I am your subordinate!

"Aokiji... you?"

Seeing that Aokiji had finally made up his mind, not only Lin Yan, but even Zephyr was taken aback.

But upon closer reflection, it makes perfect sense.

Having witnessed that miraculous scene, who wouldn't be captivated and mesmerized by that figure from behind?

Even Zephyr himself, didn't he come this far?

"Isn't this great...?"

Then Lin Yan smiled too.

"Although I had a feeling it would turn out this way, it still turned out this way in the end... Indeed, between men, it's still the fists that settle things the most, and that's the most exciting thing to do."

Standing up, Lin Yan stared directly at Aokiji across from her.

Let's pick a place.