A Pirate's Journey Begins with Refusing Red-Hair's Invitation

"He's stable!" The Doctor let out a huge sigh of relief. "All he needs now is rest. Hurry and take Mr. Karasu back to his room!"

"Thank goodness he's all right."

"Who knew that kid Lin Mo had it in him?"

"But even if Mr. Karasu is fine, we can't let that Enel off lightly! He's the reason Mr. Karasu was hurt so badly. Leader, you can't spare him!"

"That's right! Don't let him off!"

Faced with their anger, Enel snapped, "Don't think the Thunder God's afraid of you just because he's keeping quiet!"

"Enough. Stop talking." Kaku looked exasperated. "Quit making trouble for the Captain."

Dragon turned to Lin Mo and asked with a faint smile, "You're his Captain. Tell me, what should I do?"

Lin Mo chuckled. "Since my Crew Member caused the trouble, you can repay him in kind. Enel injured Crow with one attack from his Devil Fruit power. You have a power too, don't you? As his Captain, I'll take one attack from your power in his place."

The surrounding Revolutionary Army members froze.

Sabo frowned slightly. "Lin Mo, are you sure you want to take a hit from Dragon?"

"Are you crazy?" Koala stared at Lin Mo. "The Leader is incredibly strong. Taking a hit from him could be dangerous."

"How about this?" Sabo thought for a moment. "I still owe you and your sister a favor. I'll take the hit for you!"

"No." Lin Mo looked at him in exasperation. "My Crew Member is my responsibility. Stay out of it."

Sabo: "..."

Meanwhile, Enel and Kaku, standing nearby, both wore looks of utter disbelief when Lin Mo offered to take Dragon's attack for Enel.

"No way..." Kaku muttered. "What's the Captain thinking? He's been acting strange today..."

Enel answered just as quietly, "No