Cangxuan Continent: If Nothing Goes Wrong, Something Will / Cangxuan Continent: The Marriage Threads on the Marriage Tree

But based on what Lin Mo knew about the current gap in strength between Ace and Blackbeard, if Ace went alone, he would only be throwing his life away.

After the Marineford incident, Ace still acted carefree most of the time, but his mindset had already changed.

"Don't worry. I'll take good care of myself and won't let myself get captured a second time." Ace spoke with great determination. "I used to think I was strong enough to capture that guy on my own, but I was wrong. Some things aren't as simple as I thought. I can't do it alone, so Marco will accompany me this time. Once I've done what I want to do, I'll come straight back to you."

Even if Lin Mo disagreed, Ace had already decided to do what he believed was right.

He still hoped that Lin Mo would support him and respect his decision.

Kaku didn't know much about the grudge between Ace and Blackbeard, but seeing how serious Ace was, he knew this wasn't a trivial matter.

Lin Mo didn't answer Ace immediately. Based on what he knew about Blackbeard, even with Marco added, Ace's chances of capturing Blackbeard alive were not high. Blackbeard wasn't alone—he already had many powerful people around him.

"You're my crew member now." Lin Mo spoke expressionlessly. "Since you've boarded my ship, I have to take responsibility for your safety."

"Actually, if Pops hadn't spoken up, you never would've considered letting me aboard, right?" Ace said as if it were nothing. "It's fine. I know what I'm doing, and you don't need to feel pressured. This is between Teach and me. I still want to resolve it myself."

"Have you not learned your lesson from Marineford?" Lin Mo asked indifferently. "Do you want Whitebeard to risk his