Before preparing to treat Whitebeard Newgate, Lin Yuan glanced at the captains and crew members on the ship.
What made him frown was that there were a few Wano Country among them, but out of respect for Whitebeard Newgate, he didn't intend to pay them any attention.
He also saw Blackbeard, and Lin Yuan couldn't help but sized him up, wanting to see how he could eat three Devil Fruit.
Lin Yuan's gaze startled Blackbeard, as if he had been seen through.
He silently took two steps back. Actually, he had recognized Kureha earlier, and when he heard her name, he immediately had the urge to run away.
He wasn't sure if Kureha had told Lin Yuan about her special status, but Lin Yuan's glance just now made him uneasy.
"No, I absolutely can't stay here any longer. This guy must know what happened to me, and Kureha, what happened to her? How is she still alive? Damn it!"
Blackbeard grew increasingly alarmed, but when he saw the meaningful look in Lin Yuan's eyes as he left with Whitebeard Newgate, he made a decision.
Although he has kept his abilities well hidden for so many years, and his strength has never been exposed, he can even fight against strongmen at the Admiral level.
However, he had no confidence whatsoever when facing Lin Yuan, because the pressure from the other party was simply too great.
Blackbeard only breathed a sigh of relief after Whitebeard Newgate and Lin Yuan entered the room, and then walked alone towards the beach.
Marco had already made preparations long before Whitebeard Newgate's hidden injuries could be healed.
"Everyone else, go do what you're supposed to do and don't get in the way. Marco, Vista, and Ace, just stay here. Jozu, you stay outside and keep watch. Don't let anyone in."
Lin Yuan gave the order directly, treating them as if they were no outsiders, leaving the squad leaders looking at each other in bewilderment.
The Whitebeard Newgate nodded, indicating that they should do as Lin Yuan said, and only then did the group reluctantly leave.
"Ahem, um, Lord Lin Yuan, how confident are you in your ability to treat my Pops's hidden injury?"
So many years have passed, Marco is too embarrassed to call Lin Yuan" Uncle" anymore, so he simply changed his form of address, and fortunately Lin Yuan didn't mind.
"I'm not a doctor, how would I know? It depends on Kureha's examination. If I didn't get along with this old man, I wouldn't bother with him at all!"
Marco and Vista didn't react much when they heard someone call their Pops "old guy." After all, they had seen their Pops and Lin Yuan fight each other before, so it was just a nickname.
Although Ace had seen Lin Yuan call Whitebeard Newgate that before, they had only spent a few days together. Just as he was about to say something, he saw Lin Yuan looking at him with a fierce glint in his eyes.
A sudden chill sent shivers down Ace's spine, and he dared not utter a word.
Meanwhile, Whitebeard Newgate was lying on a huge bed, Kureha was examining him; otherwise, given Whitebeard Newgate's height, Kureha would have had to bring a ladder over.
Time passed slowly, and it was quite some time before Kureha finally finished her examination, her face bearing a serious expression.
"How was it, Kureha, senpai?!"
Marco and the other two hurriedly stepped forward to inquire, but because Kureha was too old, they were momentarily at a loss for how to address her.
"Hmph, what senior? I'm not that old. Call me beautiful, I'm still hundreds of years away from home!"
Kureha glared at the three of them with annoyance before sitting down to rest amidst Marco ingratiating smiles.
"Just as Lin Yuan said, Newgate, you're really lucky to be alive. Luckily I made it, or you wouldn't have survived three years."
"Even with my treatment, you'll only live for another five years at most, because you have too many hidden injuries."
"What? Only three years!"
Marco, Vista, and Ace were shocked, then looked sadly at their Pops.
"Haha, don't be sad. I know my body. Besides, living a few more years is a bonus."
"But Pops!"
Before Marco could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Whitebeard Newgate, who looked at Lin Yuan and said with a smile.
"You came here this time not only to treat me, but also for other things, right? Now that you know, tell me your needs quickly so I can get them done for you."
Lin Yuan glanced at the Whitebeard Newgate, but ignored him and slowly sipped his tea.
Kureha smiled and asked Lin Yuan to take out her surgical kit, then got busy on her own.
The people present were taken aback by the sudden appearance of the box, wondering where Lin Yuan had taken it from.
"Alright, stop asking questions. And you old man with the Whitebeard, I don't want you to live that long, it would be too boring."
"Although my plan is about to be implemented, I won't let you waste your life in vain. I'm also planning to have you deal with a few of the Five Elders!"
Seemingly understanding Lin Yuan's meaning, the Whitebeard Newgate also smiled.
While Kureha was preparing, the two chatted back and forth when suddenly, a loud bang came from afar, audible even from here.
"What happened? Marco, go check it out!"
Marco immediately went out to check the situation, but Lin Yuan's lips curled into a strange smile.
"I didn't expect that guy to defect so directly. Could it be that my arrival made him feel threatened?"
Ace, who was idly sitting there, wanted to go and see what was going on, but just as he was about to go out, he heard a cold voice.
"You stay here quietly and aren't allowed to go anywhere!"
Seeing that Ace wanted to go out, Lin Yuan immediately stopped him. He didn't want Ace to chase after Teach according to the original plot, and even if he did, it wouldn't be now.
Seeing this, Ace was somewhat dissatisfied, but fearing Lin Yuan's fists, he had no choice but to obediently stay.
"You little brat, do you know something?"
Whitebeard Newgate looked at Lin Yuan with suspicion. He hadn't used his Observation Haki to investigate, and besides, there had only been a few loud noises a moment ago, but now it was quiet.
"Hehe, you'll see in a moment. You might actually have a good son!"
"Huh? You mean? Teach!"
Whitebeard Newgate suddenly remembered what Lin Yuan had told him years ago, and was immediately startled.
Marco flew back at lightning speed and rushed straight to Whitebeard Newgate.
"I quit, Pops. That Teach guy defected."
A glint flashed in Whitebeard Newgate's eyes, while Lin Yuan watched with amusement, whereas Vista and Ace looked completely bewildered.
Upon hearing Teach's name, Kureha, who had been busy, suddenly paused and looked up at Lin Yuan.
"Did you know he was here all along? Why didn't you kill him? That's not like you at all!"
Marco and the others stared blankly at Kureha and Lin Yuan. Why did they come up here to kill Teach? Was there something else going on?
Only the Whitebeard Newgate looked at Lin Yuan thoughtfully, a troubled expression on his face, and he sighed deeply.
"I never thought what you said would actually come true. It's giving me a real headache."
"Hmph, if it weren't for your sake, and because I was afraid of accidentally killing you in a fight, I would have done it already."
"Hahaha, kill me? You think you can? I'm Whitebeard!"