Marineford: Marco Tries to Poach a Crewmate / Marineford: Before the Execution

Although Marco hadn't told him anything, Lin Mo knew enough about Jinbe to guess what he wanted.

"I see." Realization dawned on Jinbe. "Since you know why I'm here, that makes things easier. I've heard Red-Hair is nearby. Can you tell me what your relationship with him is?"

Jinbe asked because he wanted to establish why Red-Hair had appeared in the area.

Lin Mo answered casually, "Drinking buddies."

"Huh? Drinking buddies?" Jinbe paused. "Then what's your relationship with Pops?"

Lin Mo answered again, "Drinking buddies."

Jinbe couldn't help coughing dryly. "All right, I understand. It seems tomorrow's execution won't go as smoothly as the Marines and the World Government would like."

Chapter 524: Marineford: Marco Tries to Poach a Crewmate

An execution that didn't go smoothly was exactly what Jinbe wanted.

If Red-Hair got involved, that would be a considerable advantage for Jinbe. He might achieve his purpose here without having to do anything at all.

After a moment of silence, Jinbe continued, "You should consider me a friend, not an enemy. If you need anything, just tell me. I'll help with anything within my power."

"All right," Lin Mo said without hesitation. "You can leave now."

Jinbe: "?"

"Leave?" Jinbe asked, a little embarrassed. "Am I getting in your way by being here?"

Lin Mo made no attempt to soften his answer. "Yes."

Jinbe was a good man, whether in terms of character or anything else, but so what? What did that have to do with him?

To put it plainly, this was the first time he had met Jinbe since arriving in the world of pirates.

He didn't owe Jinbe anything, nor did he need Jinbe to do anything for him. Most importantly, Lin Mo wasn't fond of socializing. Rather than making awkward conversation with someone he barely