One Piece: Starting by Refusing Red-Hair's Invitation

Ivankov stuffed the Den Den Mushi back into his pocket, immediately caught up with Inazuma, and quietly explained Dragon's plan to him.

To Ivankov's surprise, Inazuma wasn't the least bit shocked by what he heard.

"Hee-haw! Aren't you surprised at all?" Ivankov asked, speechless.

Inazuma remained composed and said calmly, "This really is a mission only you and I can complete. Dragon has his reasons. I trust his judgment."

Meanwhile.

Sabo soon caught up with Lin Mo.

"Hey, kid named Lin, wait up." Sabo ran to Lin Mo's side and walked along with him. "My name's Sabo. Can you tell me your full name?"

"No," Lin Mo replied flatly.

Sabo froze for a moment, then laughed. "Hahaha, turned down just as expected."

Lin Mo: "..."

"Since you won't tell me your name, I'll call you Little Lin."

Sabo went on without waiting for an answer.

Lin Mo continued walking in silence. He didn't particularly care what people called him.

"Little Lin, did you know Ivan before?" Sabo asked.

"No," Lin Mo said bluntly.

"You said no without even thinking. Looks like you two really do know each other," Sabo said casually.

Lin Mo: "?"

Sabo continued, "I don't know what happened between you two before, and Ivan doesn't remember either. If he did anything out of line to you, let me apologize on his behalf."

Lin Mo: "..."

Has this guy gotten the wrong idea?

"I really don't know him!" Lin Mo said, exasperated.

"Huh? You really don't?" Sabo scratched his head and smiled. "A person's instinctive reactions don't lie. What exactly are you trying to avoid?"

Lin Mo: "..."

"If you need any help, just say the word. I'll do everything I can," Sabo said with a smile.

Lin Mo glanced at him and replied coldly, "I don't need