Jaya Island: Preparations, Setting Off for the Sky Again / Jaya Island: Repeated Failures

Lin Mo remembered that Sabo had recovered his childhood memories in Impel Down. So much time had passed, yet he still hadn't come looking for Ace...

Since he knew the truth, should he tell Ace?

Lin Mo was still hesitating.

Ace suddenly spoke. "Lin Mo, you're really strong."

Lin Mo looked at him and said expressionlessly, "You're strong too."

Ace shook his head. "No, compared to you, I'm ridiculously weak, even though we're about the same age."

"You don't need to compare yourself to me," Lin Mo said dismissively. "I'm different from you."

"How are you different?" In the flickering firelight, Ace stared at his clenched fists and said with determination, "I don't have a choice. I have to get stronger. I don't want to keep living under Pops' protection. I want to protect Pops, protect everyone, and protect that little brother who's always making me worry."

Lin Mo watched Ace in silence. After thinking it over, he said, "Sometimes, relying too much on your Devil Fruit powers isn't good for you."

Ace looked at Lin Mo in confusion. "What do you mean?"

Lin Mo said calmly, "Think about what you're best at. Make that your focus, and use your Devil Fruit powers to support it. When you have time, develop its other abilities. You have a lot to learn. Ask Marco for more guidance on using Haki. It'll help you."

Ace stared blankly at Lin Mo.

Lin Mo had finished the jug of wine in his hand, so he stood up to get another. Before leaving, he offered one more reminder. "Keep an eye on the Revolutionary Army. You might find an unexpected surprise."

After that, Lin Mo traveled around the Grand Line with Whitebeard and his crew for a while.

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