My two-dimensional resident

Meanwhile, Hyuga Neji, standing behind him, stared silently at Lin Tian's retreating figure. He had just been humiliated by Ace, and now he had been Lin Tian's fixed target for half an hour.

Hyuga Neji is getting a little withdrawn...

A bitter feeling lingered in my heart. Why are all these people so powerful... Is all my ninja way, which I've cultivated for so long, really so useless?

"Neji, your taijutsu is quite good, but... your weakness is obvious. When others attack you from a distance, you just give up and get stuck in a passive defense. That's not good... I remember your Hyuga clan also has long-range attack methods, right?"

Although you've died in your original world, coming here is a rebirth, so you can't be lazy. Work hard to improve your strength!

Oh, and remember to attend the party tonight! I'm off now, bye-bye~

Looking back at Hyuga Neji's increasingly cold gaze, Lin Tian realized he had gone too far. Afraid Neji might lose his temper and turn hostile, he quickly disappeared from Neji's sight after speaking.

"..."

'It's clearly you who's too much of a pervert, okay!'

In the end, Neji Hyuga broke through his defenses.

He vowed to improve his strength as quickly as possible, so that Lin Tian and the others would no longer look down on him. A ninja's will is not so easily defeated!

"The apples from this island can enhance physical strength; perhaps I should learn some of Teacher Kai's physical techniques..."

Looking in the direction where Lin Tian disappeared, his white eyes blazed with fighting spirit.

Hyuga Neji turned around and entered the arena again.

Chapter 143 The First Singing God Concert, Song Title: Farewell (4,000 words, please subscribe)

Night fell, the moon was bright, and the stars were few. Starlight spilled across the earth, and the moon goddess draped the island in a silvery veil, singing lullabies to soothe the creatures of the island to sleep.

But there were exceptions. The plaza in front of the service hall was bathed in bright light. Laughter and beautiful singing emanated from there, reaching the sky and the ears of the moon goddess.

She lingered there, standing right above the square, reluctant to leave.

"......yohohohoyohohoho"

Bring Binks's liquor to your side.

Like the sea breeze, riding the waves at will.

On the other side of the sea

Even the sunset is noisy

The birds' songs...

Accompanied by Lin Tian's acoustic guitar, Ace's emotionally charged singing brought the banquet to a climax.

The lively and cheerful atmosphere brought smiles to everyone's faces.

Even Hyuga Neji, who had been driven to despair by Ace and Lin Tian today, had a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth. He had lost his aloof, god-like persona.

Looking at Ace, who was the focus of everyone's attention, he truly admired him.

Whether it's speed, strength, special abilities, or combat experience, she completely outclasses him.

'He's a formidable opponent, somewhat like Rock Lee in personality, but more likable.'

Looking at Ace holding Erza above his head, Neji Hyuga thought of his teammate Rock Lee.

'Idiot! You have to survive!'

If the quiet and calm Hyuga Neji is likened to a body of water, then Rock Lee is like a burning flame. And Tenten acts like Tai Chi, harmonizing the two.

Neji disliked Rock Lee and Naruto's personalities, finding them too noisy.

But as time went by, the bond between them as companions took root and grew into a towering tree, its thick roots tightly binding them together.

Of course, when he first met Ace, he didn't like this carefree, always-smiling pirate. But after fighting Ace for a long time, he gradually came to understand him.

Although he didn't understand what One Piece was, he was smart enough to realize that he, like Naruto, had a great dream.

'But I feel he's much more reliable than Naruto...'

"Neji, it's your turn!"

Just as Hyuga Neji was pondering how to defeat Ace in tomorrow's duel, he was singled out by Lin Tian.

"...I can't sing..."

"That won't do. You're retired now; you can't just not find some hobbies to pass the time. I think you have a real talent for singing, come on~"

"..."

Hyuga Neji frowned as he looked at Lin Tian. He had been here for so long and hadn't seen this island lord at all.

This afternoon I was telling myself to focus on my studies, and now I'm telling myself to expand my hobbies... What a double standard!

His resentment towards Lin Tian lingered in his heart, but seeing the encouraging looks from those around him, he still steeled himself and walked forward...

On the other side, Artoria was in a similar situation to Neji Hyuga. She sat there quietly, enjoying the fun of the group, occasionally observing the expressions and movements of those around her. Only she knew what she was thinking.

As a newcomer, she needed to quickly learn all the information about the island and collect enough miles to return to her own world.

'This place is so mysterious, even more mysterious than Valhalla... These people are all from different worlds, it does resemble Valhalla, but only in a similar way...'

If Erza hadn't been holding her hand, she would already be on the path to unlocking the milestone. She became the second hardcore player after Lenalee.

'Lin Tian has changed so much; he's completely unrecognizable as the decisive warrior who fought on the battlefield... Could this version of him be the real him...?'

Watching Lin Tian teach Hyuga Neji to sing, Artoria felt a moment of disorientation. She couldn't reconcile the image of the person who led them in their battle against the fake beasts with the Lin Tian before her.

"Great, that's cool! Don't do that again!"

Lin Tian's plan to teach Hyuga Neji to sing failed, so he could only let him improvise. However, Neji made a few awkward gestures that silenced everyone, so Lin Tian had no choice but to tell him to leave the stage immediately.

If he doesn't step down soon, he might drag Neji to the arena...

"Well then, it's Shinobu's turn next."

"Island Lord Lin Tian, ​​I heard from Kikyo that you sing very well. You always make us perform, but as the island lord, won't you sing and play a song for us?"

“Indeed…” Lenalee chimed in loudly, seeking revenge for the “keep it up” remark from the afternoon.

"Brother, sing already! Sister Kikyo and I are getting impatient!"

Damn it, my little cotton-padded jacket is letting in the wind again.

"You two! Prick up your ears today and enjoy the heavenly voice of the island's only singing god!"

Lin Tian initially intended to suppress these two new residents who were "rebelling" against him, but seeing Kikyo smiling and looking at him expectantly, Lin Tian quickly changed his mind, picked up the wooden guitar beside him, and began to sing.

"...I'll play Chopin's Nocturne for you in memory of my dead love..."

"...I'm saving this last bit of distance to stay with you..."

Pleasant times are always the shortest, and the banquet came to an end amidst Erza and Lin Tian's playful antics.

......

At three in the morning, the west coast was pitch black because the sky was covered by dark clouds that obscured the stars.

Suddenly, a bright light shone on a hermit crab that was moving, startling it so much that it quickly curled up into its "new house".

But soon darkness returned to the surroundings, and a figure emerged from Ace's house.

After closing the door, he glanced eastward, sighed, and turned to walk southward.

But after taking only a couple of steps, he stopped again. For some reason, he turned back to the wooden door of the house, took off his orange cowboy hat, paused for a moment, and then hung it on the door.

A cool sea breeze brushed against his cheeks, carrying away his last bit of weariness and accompanying him as he headed south.

Outside the Dodo Airlines service hall, Ace stood on the wooden steps and looked back one last time at the familiar scenery behind him. His expression was somewhat reluctant, but it quickly turned into a determined smile.

"I'll come back after I become the Pirate King! I'll come here to retire. No! By then, I shouldn't be old yet, and I can still go on adventures in other worlds with Lin Tian."

The deep voice dissipated in the salty sea breeze as Ace pushed open the door and entered the service hall.

Mo, the dodo bird, was snoring away on the workbench when Ace's footsteps woke her up.

He raised his wings and rubbed his eyes to clear his head before turning his gaze to Ace.

"Ace, are you going out?"

Although Ace interrupted his sweet dream, as a competent employee, he quickly rallied and got back to work.

"Yes, I'm going home. Here's my mileage travel voucher!"

Ace took a blue nook miles travel voucher from his spatial backpack and handed it to Mo. He had redeemed this voucher the day the service hall was built.

However, he hadn't used it because he was going to help Yin Liya.

Now, Yin Liya's problem has been resolved, she has realized her dream, and she is starting a happy and wonderful life with her parents.

Ace was genuinely happy for her.

As for the adorable Rabbit Island, more and more newcomers are arriving. Ace isn't worried that Lin Tian will lack helpers when he encounters problems.

'Lin Tian will definitely turn this place into the ideal world of his dreams. And I, too, should go and pursue my own dreams.'

Ace grinned, showing his teeth, as he watched the Dodo bird, Little Mor, pick up his mileage travel pass.

That smile wasn't one of excitement at being able to return to his friends, but rather a smile of blessing for everyone on the path of pursuing their dreams.

“Okay, I’ll go and have Xiao Luo start the plane right away. Please wait a moment... In this time, you might be able to hear what Island Master Lin Tian has to say to you.”

After confirming that the mileage travel voucher was correct, Xiao Mo headed towards the inner room, but turned back halfway there to remind him.

"Ok?"

Mo's words startled Ace.

It's 3:30 AM now; everyone should be asleep. As the initiator of the early-to-bed, early-to-rise initiative, Lin Tian has no chance of discovering his departure.

"Perhaps I didn't go home yesterday? Ace, sneaking away alone like that is so, so, so unlike your usual self!"

Ace turned around at the sound and saw Lin Tian stand up from the corner waiting chair, looking at him with a half-smile.

After returning to the island, Lin Tian realized from his battle with Hyuga Neji that Ace wanted to leave.

'Ace went to duel Neji Hyuga as soon as he got back, not because he was craving a fight. He was giving Neji a warning...'

Ace is usually carefree, but he is actually very thoughtful.

Seeing that his friend was thinking of going home, Lin Tian decided to hold a banquet that evening. Every time he mentioned it, it was a farewell party.