After sheathing Sandai Kitetsu, Lin Mo released his Observation Haki and quickly pinpointed Arlong's location. He happened to be wandering around Cocoyasi Village.
Without lingering, Lin Mo headed toward Arlong.
On the way to Cocoyasi Village.
Lin Mo had barely been walking for long when a girl appeared in his field of vision nearby. She had short blue hair, a red headband, and blue tattoos on both arms and her upper chest. Dressed in a tank top, trousers, and white sneakers, she carried a basket of oranges.
Lin Mo recognized her from her appearance.
Nojiko was Nami's older sister, though they were not related by blood.
She was also the first person to learn why Nami had joined Arlong's crew.
At the same time Lin Mo noticed Nojiko, she noticed him too.
Arlong had marked the island where Cocoyasi Village stood as his territory. Under his rule, no outsiders had landed there in a long time. Travelers who passed by and saw the Arlong Pirates' emblem would steer well clear, let alone come ashore, afraid of attracting the attention of the crew's fish-man members.
So when she saw Lin Mo, a trace of confusion appeared on her face.
She had not intended to interfere, but seeing the direction he was heading, she remembered watching Arlong take his men into Cocoyasi Village not long ago. After a brief silence, she stepped forward and blocked Lin Mo's path.
"You shouldn't be here. Leave before they find you."
Nojiko had barely finished speaking.
Yet Lin Mo did not even stop. He simply walked around her.
Nojiko froze for a moment, then immediately turned and chased after him. "Didn't you hear me? I'm trying to help you. Arlong rules this island now. If he sees you, he won't let you get away."
"Oh," Lin