Charlotte Linlin had ambitions of her own, and after her breakthrough in strength, those ambitions had swelled wildly.
Charlotte Linlin knew perfectly well that if Shiki really drove off the Marines and occupied the North Blue so easily, the world's pirates would truly come to regard him as their leader.
Especially now that Charlotte Linlin's Queen Pirate Group had suffered devastating losses and lacked the strength to expand, while the World Government had confined Lind to Oran Island.
Shiki would undoubtedly become the uncrowned king in no time, his power growing explosively. He might even recreate the might Rocks had once wielded. If Shiki made another breakthrough, Charlotte Linlin would be left with no part to play at all.
Thus, although Charlotte Linlin belonged to his camp and would lend a hand, she would never put her all into helping Shiki win this war. Ideally, they would maintain a stalemate with the World Government and reach a peace agreement.
Seeing Charlotte Linlin's casual attitude, Garp couldn't help feeling angry. She was looking down on him!
"Fist Bone!"
Garp hurled his Haki-coated iron fist at Charlotte Linlin, only for her to casually raise Napoleon and block it with ease.
Garp was thoroughly frustrated. When did Charlotte Linlin get this strong? He kept asking himself that question, feeling an inexplicable sense of defeat.
But since Saint Nusjuro had left Charlotte Linlin to him, Garp would certainly do everything he could to keep her occupied.
Fortunately, Charlotte Linlin wasn't fighting seriously, easing the pressure on Garp somewhat. He also began putting on an act, just like Zephyr.
It's just acting, isn't it? I'm an old hand at that! After acting alongside Roger for all these years, I'm practically a veteran!
"Governor Darren, would you care to give me a few pointers?"
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