In short, Ryūjin Jakka was an extraordinary weapon.
Lin Mo had wanted to take it out and try it, but he glanced down at Nidai Kitetsu and Toyako hanging from his waist. Sandai Kitetsu was still gathering dust in System Space. After a moment's thought, he decided to leave it for another time.
Lin Mo gave it no more thought and started walking. He had barely taken a few steps when Ace caught up with him.
"Captain, there's something I'd like to discuss with you," Ace said with a grin. "Since we're in the South Blue, I'd like to visit Baterilla Island and see my mother."
Lin Mo turned and gave Ace a flat look.
Before Lin Mo could say anything, Ace hurried on. "If that doesn't work, it's fine. I can go on my own and come find you all after I've seen her."
"This is it," Lin Mo said casually.
Ace's expression froze. "Huh? What did you say?"
Lin Mo couldn't be bothered to repeat himself. He turned and kept walking.
Still wondering if he'd misheard, Ace hurried after him. "Captain, did you just say... this is Baterilla Island? Really?"
Lin Mo gave a slight nod.
Anyone else might have remained skeptical. Coincidences like this didn't happen every day.
But Ace sometimes saw things simply. Delight spread across his face, mingled with more complicated feelings.
Baterilla Island: A Coincidence?
Lin Mo had come to Baterilla Island solely to complete a system mission.
To Ace, though, it meant something else.
Ace said nothing, but he began to reassess the man Whitebeard valued and trusted so much.
Had Pops told Lin Mo everything about me?
Pops had needed to call in favors and go to considerable trouble just to get a Log Pose for Baterilla Island. Then Ace had accidentally