Chapter 97: Chapter 97: Captain Lin, Why Are You So Fast?
Listening to Lin Yan's words, Jack was suddenly reminded of their previous encounter in the Land of Wano.
To be honest, if it had been any other squad leader, Jack wouldn't have cared at all. In terms of status, he was on par with the likes of Marco and Jozu. But that was just in terms of status.
The moment he saw Lin Yan, Jack fell into a deep silence. Back in the Land of Wano, his Mammoth Pirates had clashed with the Seventeenth Division on the sea. At that time, Lin Yan was just an unknown new squad leader. But now?
During the Paramount War, Lin Yan had single-handedly turned the tide and fought off the top brass of the Navy without faltering. The Navy now had a bounty of 2.5 billion on his head—almost that of an Emperor-class powerhouse.
And what about himself? 1 billion might sound impressive, but compared to Lin Yan's bounty, it paled in comparison. Even Drought Jack had to admit it.
He felt a bit fortunate. Back in the Land of Wano, it was thanks to his subordinate, Aramaki, stepping in that he didn't fight personally. If he had, the outcome would have been disastrous.
"Why aren't you speaking? Doesn't your Beasts Pirates always eye our Whitebeard Pirates covetously?" Lin Yan asked, putting away his smile and sweeping his gaze over the Mammoth Pirates.
At the same time, an overwhelming aura spread from his body, engulfing the Mammoth Pirates. Everyone on the ship shuddered, their bodies becoming heavier, with cold sweat dripping from their foreheads. Even Jack's face darkened.
Finally, after a long silence, he spoke. "Retreat!" Facing Lin Yan, it didn't matter if it was one Mammoth Pirate crew or ten—it was futile. This place was no longer safe, and leaving as soon as possible was the best choice.
Retreat? The members of the Beasts Pirates were stunned. They couldn't believe their captain, known for his tenacity, would retreat so decisively. Even though Lin Yan had a bounty of 2.5 billion and had turned the tide in the Paramount War, their captain shouldn't be this cowardly, right? They thought he would at least throw some harsh words like "Just you wait" or "I'll be back." But this... They were shocked speechless.
Only a few who knew the inside story recalled the fear when Jack was dominated by Aramaki in the Land of Wano. One punch was strong enough to defeat their captain Jack. And what happened? He was just a subordinate of Lin Yan. If they didn't leave now, the entire Mammoth Pirates would be wiped out!
Watching the Mammoth Pirates prepare to flee, Lin Yan laughed. Once upon a time, the man who always shouted "bring the ship closer" now retreated without a word? You can't do this! This is not manly!
"Just leaving like that? You think I'll just let you leave? Our Whitebeard Pirates is not a place where your Beasts Pirates can come and go as they please!" Lin Yan squinted his eyes and said.
When Jack shouted the word retreat, he made a huge decision internally. He cared about his reputation too. But with Lin Yan in front of him, he couldn't fight. He couldn't fight, but he also cared about his reputation. What to do?
Just when Jack was struggling with how to handle the situation, the vice-captain of the Mammoth Pirates stepped out, twisted the situation, and questioned Lin Yan: "Captain, we were just passing by, and you not only blocked our way but also didn't let us leave. What's the meaning of this?"
Hearing this, Jack's eyes lit up. He immediately gave his vice-captain a thumbs up. Brilliant! What a clever move to turn the tables.
"Heh!" Lin Yan laughed. He didn't expect there was a cunning person in the Mammoth Pirates. He thought they were all straightforward like Jack. Actually, you can't blame them. The pressure Lin Yan brought was too great. No one wanted to be his enemy, nor did they want to fight him.
"Since you're asking, let me tell you what this means!" Lin Yan shrugged and then slowly said, "It means exactly what it looks like!" With that, Lin Yan's hand released the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, holding a ball of lightning. The light from the lightning reflected on Lin Yan's face, his mouth curling into a slight smile. At this moment, he looked like the god of thunder, his body bathed in majestic lightning.
Seeing Lin Yan like this, Jack gritted his teeth. He knew there was no way to end this peacefully. "Stop looking down on me!" Jack roared in anger. Suddenly, two scythes appeared in his hands. At the same time, his nose grew, and his body was covered with a thick layer of hardened skin. Mammoth Zoan fruit full power—he entered hybrid beast mode.
With all his strength, Jack stomped on the deck, creating a huge dent. His body was huge, but in hybrid beast mode, he became extremely agile. His speed was so fast that the air was filled with sonic booms. In the blink of an eye, Drought Jack appeared in front of Lin Yan. Raising his hooked scythe, he slashed heavily towards his head.
Then... Jack happily declared GG!
After he fell, the other crew members couldn't withstand Lin Yan's strength. Thus, the Mammoth Pirates were completely annihilated.
"Brubrubru——!" On the Moby Dick, the Den Den Mushi suddenly rang. Izo picked up the Den Den Mushi. There was only a simple sentence on the other end.
"The situation with the Mammoth Pirates is resolved. Send a team over to clean up!" The speaker was Lin Yan.
The moment the news broke, the entire Whitebeard Pirates were shocked. Resolved? No one was surprised that Lin defeated the Mammoth Pirates; it was expected. No matter how strong Jack was, no matter how high his bounty, in front of their Captain Lin, he was insignificant.
But the question was, how long had Lin been out? Five minutes? Three minutes? In less than three to five minutes, the Mammoth Pirates were annihilated? And he called directly, telling them to come over and clean up. Damn! That speed. Too terrifying! Don't you need time to sail? Don't you need time to travel?
Captain Lin, why are you so fast?
Poor Miss Ain!
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