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

When Lin Mo said nothing, Sabo took his silence as agreement and continued, "Ivan and I came to Sabaody to rescue our captured comrades. We'd already freed them, and we should have left right away. Maybe it was my fault Ivan and Inazuma got caught. No matter what, even if there's barely any hope, I have to try. Who knows? I might succeed."

So?

Lin Mo turned to look at him.

Sabo grinned. "I'd like to ask you a favor. I'm not very confident I can rescue them. If I fail and you run into any of my Revolutionary Army comrades, please tell them not to worry about us and to return to base first. I'm counting on you."

With that, Sabo smiled and waved to Lin Mo, then gripped his pipe weapon and ran off.

Lin Mo watched Sabo disappear into the distance, a little surprised.

The fact that Sabo hadn't pestered him to help with the rescue alone improved his opinion of the guy...

In that case, I'll help him out this once.

With that thought, Lin Mo went behind a nearby building and summoned his Shadow Clone with a thought.

"Boss, long time no see. I missed you so much~" The Shadow Clone greeted Lin Mo as soon as he appeared.

Lin Mo asked impassively, "What skill did you get this time?"

The Shadow Clone checked his own abilities and grinned. "The ultimate getaway skill, Flash Step. Not too shabby."

Lin Mo gave a slight nod. "Good. I have a job for you. Follow Sabo, and if he's in danger, get him out of there."

"Boss, since when were you so kindhearted?" the Shadow Clone asked, picking his nose.

Lin Mo punched him without hesitation, leaving a huge lump on his head.

"Seriously, aren't you being a