Linlin's face darkened further at Oak's plea. When she saw him looking as if he might throw up, her expression turned black as soot.
You bastard! Even if you're disgusted by me, do you have to make it so obvious?
There are so many people watching. Don't I get to save face?
Linlin was roaring inside, while Kaido snickered off to the side.
He'd known Oak would react like this when he saw Linlin now!
He was laughing at both Oak and Linlin. His relationship with Linlin hadn't been particularly good over the years. Though they rarely met, their subordinates often clashed.
And he was only too happy to see Oak embarrass Linlin in front of so many people.
Linlin caught him snickering and shot him a glare.
"And you, Kaido! You still owe me a debt you could never repay!"
The sight of Kaido reminded Linlin of how he'd snatched that Devil Fruit from her back in God Valley.
Kaido blinked at her words.
What debt?
I won that Devil Fruit through my own efforts. What's it got to do with you?
Kaido didn't acknowledge any supposed debt to Linlin. His lips curled in disdain.
That expression nearly sent Linlin over the edge. These two damned bastards had ruined her good mood. She was so furious she almost attacked. Fortunately, just then...
"Jihahaha!"
"Linlin! It's been ages!"
Shiki leaped down from the Floating Island and greeted Linlin warmly, sparing her further embarrassment and easing the tension for the moment.
Meanwhile, Newgate landed on the shore and strode toward them.
Linlin's expression softened a little.
"Hmph!"
She snorted at Kaido and Oak before greeting Shiki.
"Old Lion, it really has been ages. I thought I'd never see you again. I never expected to live to see you return to the