Chapter 86: Linlin Boards the Ship
The Golden Ark swiftly ascended above the pirate ship, and Brook, riding atop the Qilin Lion, guided Charlotte Linlin—who stood upon the thundercloud Zeus—onto the ship.
As soon as Linlin set foot on the Golden Ark, her gaze landed on Edward Newgate, another small giant like herself. Her face lit up with excitement—finally, someone who matched her in size!
"Hopefully, I won't end up breaking their backs with a hug, or crushing their hands with a handshake," she thought.
"Wow~! She's even taller than Newgate!"
Shakky, observing the towering giant girl with a cowboy hat, a pink-and-white polka-dot shirt, and long denim pants, noted that Linlin's body proportions were even better than her own.
"Hello, everyone! I'm Charlotte Linlin! My dream is to make lots and lots of friends and build a nation where all races can live together in peace!"
Excited, Linlin leaped off Zeus onto the Golden Ark, eagerly introducing herself to every new crewmate she met.
"Linlin is incredibly strong, so be careful not to get hurt. You can use Haki, or just nod as a greeting," Brook warned, casting a meaningful glance at Antonio, the weakest of the bunch—one wrong hug from Linlin, and he'd be dead.
However, Brook's words only fueled the curiosity of the young fish-man, Tiger. Fish-men were naturally ten times stronger than humans, and he refused to believe a mere handshake could actually injure him.
Linlin extended her hand first to Newgate. Naturally, he also dismissed Brook's warning. He was a man known for his monstrous strength—someone capable of stopping an entire ship with one hand!
As their hands clasped, a surge of raw power exploded between them. Newgate immediately sensed that this new recruit's strength was no less than his own, while Linlin grinned widely, delighted to have met a true peer.