My two-dimensional resident

However, things didn't go as he expected...

He had assumed Ace would announce at the party that he was going back.

But even after the banquet ended, Ace didn't tell anyone what he wanted to say. However, Lin Tian believed his intuition was correct; Ace would definitely leave that night.

Since Ace hadn't told anyone about his departure, Lin Tian respected his choice. He didn't notify anyone else to come and see Ace off, but instead stayed there alone, waiting for him.

Ace turned around and looked at the familiar figure. He couldn't believe his eyes. Tong Ren's gaze suddenly zoomed in, and his expression also turned astonished.

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"Lin Tian... what happened to you?"

"My residents are leaving my island, and as the island's owner, it would be inexcusable for me not to see them off!"

Seeing Ace leave without saying goodbye, Lin Tian felt very sad, but he forced a happy expression on his face.

After all, from the moment Ace landed on the island, he was destined to return to the world of One Piece and realize his dream.

He understands the principles.

He felt uneasy watching his friend leave.

"Haha, Erza is too young. I'm afraid she'll cry sadly when she sees me leave. Besides, I'll definitely come back here when I become the Pirate King."

Ace stroked his fluffy hair with one hand and continued to grin.

"A lame excuse... Honestly, the you I remember wouldn't have left without saying goodbye like this. You would have had everyone cheering you on as you departed. Keep this treasure with you; it gives you an extra trump card and a better chance of turning the tide."

Lin Tian walked to Ace's side, took out a dagger and inserted it into his belt, then shook his head and said.

“Then you’re wrong. When I left the island from my hometown, I also left alone. It’s just that my good-for-nothing younger brother found out.”

Ace initially wanted to refuse Lin Tian's dagger, but after thinking about it, he accepted this parting gift of friendship.

"Speaking of your brother, let me tell you something. Your brother is something else. If you don't work harder, he might find ONE PIECE first, and then you won't become the Pirate King, but only the Pirate King's older brother."

"Lin Tian, ​​do you know what I hate most about you?" Ace gave a bitter smile as he listened to Lin Tian cursing him for never becoming the Pirate King.

"I know you hate it when I spoil your life. But now you've changed your mind and want to know what you'll experience in the future."

I won't tell you anything. Because I believe the future I knew is gone, and you will create a new one. Keep going! Don't be discouraged if you can't become the Pirate King. Neither I nor the others will laugh at you.

After saying that, Lin Tian took a step back, his smile widening.

"When I get bored on the island someday, I'll come over to your place to see the ocean view and see if the Sea King Beast BBQ is as delicious as the legends say."

Haha! I won't let you live to see the day you laugh at me!

By the way, if you come, you might not be able to find me.

You will most likely land in the East China Sea, by which time I may have already embarked on the Grand Line.

However, could you go check on my brother for me? By the way, there's a bar in Windmill Village; the owner's food is absolutely delicious. You should try it.

"Okay. Go back and try to raise the bounty for me. Don't embarrass my adorable Rabbit Island. Go!"

The dodo bird, Xiao Mo, had already come out of the inner room, which meant that Xiao Luo was ready for the plane's takeoff. Lin Tian wasn't the kind of person who fussed over things or couldn't stand seeing anyone leave.

Parting is for the next reunion. Ace left this place with his dream in mind, and he was sincerely happy for him.

The unspoken understanding between men doesn't require many words.

Ace turned around, facing away from Lin Tian, ​​raised his clenched left fist, and then slowly lowered it.

The silver bracelet on their wrists was very eye-catching; it was a magical costume that Yinliya had made for the island's residents when they left Yinliya's world.

It doesn't have any special functions; it's just decorated with cartoon-style portraits of all the residents.

......

As the sound of the large airplane engine gradually faded into the distance, Lin Tian slowly walked out of the service hall.

On the beach, he wandered aimlessly forward...

The plane not only took Ace away, but also the smile on his face.

A lonely shadow wandered alone on the beach. After an unknown amount of time, a familiar figure appeared before him.

"Lin Tian, ​​has Ace left?"

"Um...I'm leaving."

Chapter 144 A Storm Is Coming: A Lonely Man and a Lonely Woman Discussing This Kind of Thing (Seeking Recommendations and Monthly Tickets)

At eight o'clock in the morning, the sky, which should have been bright, was now gloomy and overcast. Layers of dark clouds gathered together like a huge gray-black cotton blanket, abandoned in the sky, crying and venting its anger.

An unusually heavy storm forced the two residents who had gone out in the morning to turn back and return to their makeshift tent to wait for the storm to end.

Katcha! A bolt of lightning cleaved the horizon, illuminating the entire island in an instant.

A few seconds later, a deafening roar barged into the adorable Rabbit Island without warning, causing all the island's inhabitants and creatures to tremble.

A young girl knelt on the tatami mat, quietly watching the man who had fallen asleep before her. Her slender, white fingers, as white as jade, gently stroked his forehead.

Her long, black, pearl-like hair cascaded down her fair neck and back. Her delicate face was as fair as snow, and her eyes were like a pool of clear blue water, radiating a gentle warmth. The curve of her lips was subtle, as if she were a celestial being who had mistakenly descended to the mortal world.

Good morning, Lin Tian!

Seeing him awakened by the thunder, Kikyo's thin, lotus-like lips parted slightly. Her comforting greeting brought a sense of joy.

Good morning, bellflower.

Slowly pressing his temples, Lin Tian perked himself up. Gazing into Kikyo's tender, loving eyes, he was mesmerized.

Slowly raising my arm, I gently and carefully touched Kikyo's fair cheek. It was cool and so supple...

Her beautiful eyes were filled with Lin Tian's infatuated gaze, and Kikyo blushed, reaching out her delicate hand to gently press his hand down.

"It's raining so hard outside."

"Um..."

"I want to lie on your lap and look at the scenery."

"what!"

Hearing Lin Tian's impolite request, Kikyo was about to refuse, but he had already moved closer and rested his head on her lap. Kikyo gasped, a blush spreading across her cheeks.

"If you don't listen to me, will I agree to this...?" Kikyo pouted slightly and complained, pretending to be angry.

Looking beyond the mountains at the dark clouds outside the window, Lin Tian held Kikyo's cold hand to his chest, his voice soft and gentle.

"I like to rest my head on your lap. It's like you can feel and hear my heartbeat."

"Glib tongue..."

When Lin Tian discovered her little quirk, Kikyo gave a soft snort, removed her hand from Lin Tian's chest, and then placed two fingers on Lin Tian's neck, feeling the pulse of his heartbeat.

"No, it itches! Hah~ Take it away!"

Kikyo suddenly placed her fingers on her neck, and Lin Tian felt as if his itchy acupoints had been pressed, causing him unbearable itching and discomfort. He quickly begged Kikyo to remove her hand.

Seeing that Lin Tian was actually afraid of being touched on his neck, Kikyo's eyes flashed with a sly light. With a malicious smile, she raised her other hand and stroked around his Adam's apple.

"Ah! Haha~ I'm angry! Ha~"

Unable to bear Kikyo's teasing any longer, Lin Tian decided to fight back. He reached out and grabbed Kikyo's arms, then pulled hard.

"what!"

Kikyo was taken aback by Lin Tian's audacity. Caught off guard, she gasped in surprise, watching helplessly as her body drew ever closer to Lin Tian.

Seeing this, Lin Tian took the opportunity to pull her into his arms...

...(Many words omitted here...)

"I heard that shrine maiden outfits are supposed to expose the armpits, so why is your shrine maiden outfit split open directly from the shoulders?"

Watching Kikyo straighten the loose red sash on her hakama, Lin Tian, ​​sitting opposite her, asked curiously.

In his memory, the shrine maiden's attire mainly consisted of a white kimono, white sleeves, and a scarlet hakama. A priestess or a formal shrine maiden would also wear a senpai over it.

This was the first time he had ever seen a Kikyo. He hadn't paid much attention to her before, but now that he was in close proximity to her, his curiosity was piqued.

"What do you mean by 'showing armpits'? It sounds awful. Traditional shrine maiden robes do not have sewn-in armpits on the white short sleeves. But I'm wearing a shrine maiden hunting robe now."

Hearing that Lin Tian actually had doubts about her shrine maiden outfit, Kikyo tied the red ribbon and gave a soft hum, explaining to him that the clothes she was wearing now were different from the shrine maiden outfit.

"The shoulders of the hunting robe are not sewn together, so that our arms can be quickly extended from the seams when necessary."

As she spoke, Kikyo began to demonstrate to Lin Tian how to stick her arm out from the seam of her hunting robe.

Kikyo's two long, slender, white arms, like tender lotus roots, waved back and forth in the air, a beautiful sight that pleased Lin Tian.

At that moment, he made a decision! He would never let Kikyo wear such cumbersome shrine maiden outfits again.

What a complete waste!

"If only there weren't any juban... Shrine maidens shouldn't wear juban!"

Seeing that Kikyo's shoulders were completely wrapped in a rupan, giving no chance to glimpse its secrets, Lin Tian secretly lamented the lack of such clothing, muttering to himself why there was such a thing as a rupan.

"Hmph~ You're getting more and more outrageous. I'm not only wearing a rupan (a type of traditional Chinese robe), I'm wearing two! A muscular rupan and a long rupan. Get rid of my filth!"

Seeing that Lin Tian was actually hoping for her to expose herself, the displeased Kikyo stepped forward and delivered a chop to the head, hoping to extinguish this lecherous man's desires.

The rupan is also known as the inner garment or undershirt.

The "hashi-juban" that Kikyo mentioned is a close-fitting undershirt that can absorb sweat in summer and keep warm in winter. The fabric is made of natural fiber yarn, and the collar is made of the same fabric in a narrow V-shape.

The long robe, also called a long shirt, is a layer of clothing worn under the shrine maiden's outfit. Its main function is to keep the shrine maiden's outfit smooth and aesthetically pleasing, while also serving to protect it from stains.

"An extended robe with a muscular drape? That's such a hassle. Look how much easier it is for me to wear a short-sleeved T-shirt. How about I take it off and you try it on?"

Lin Tian, ​​whose hopes were dashed by the hand chop, sighed and said with regret.

"Because I'm a real shrine maiden! Not one of those girls in your world who like to pretend to be shrine maidens." Kikyo chuckled as she watched Lin Tian's expectations be dashed. Then, she pouted and began to accuse Lin Tian of all his misdeeds.

"I'm not trying it on! Last time you made me wear that suit, I knew you had ulterior motives. Now you're trying to fool me again..."

She found herself increasingly resembling a little girl next to Lin Tian. If the villagers she had previously sheltered and her beloved younger sister were to see this, they would be utterly astonished.

The great priestess Kikyo unexpectedly became a girl next door experiencing first love in front of a man.

"I swear! I didn't! It really was about completing a mission." Lin Tian quickly denied it three times in a row.