Ain’s flames underwent another change thanks to Hals’ antics.
Previously, Ain’s flames could enlarge and track targets.
But now, her flames could also change shape and shrink.
This made them even more unpredictable and surprising in an attack.
Hals felt Ain should thank him.
However, it must be said that this was all part of their dynamic.
Ain, enduring discomfort and the stench of blood, had bravely approached Hals, while Hals, unsure how to handle the situation, had found a way to divert attention.
It turned out rather well.
Ain was furious.
Not only because Hals ignored her feelings, but also because she felt he had planned it.
At lunch, Hals played a game with Ain.
Rock-paper-scissors, and the loser had to eat a chili pepper.
Both Ain and Hals liked sweet foods, influenced by Hals’ preference.
And…
Ain kept losing. Although Hals lost once, it wasn’t frequent.
Out of ten rounds, Ain lost nine.
The chilies were extremely spicy, grown by Hals himself using plant magic.
Hals could use plant magic to create existing or magical plants, such as “Adam Wood.”
Hals didn’t worry about his plants having special traits, like his chili peppers, which were extremely spicy.
But Hals wouldn’t use something as deadly as the Ghost Pepper; Ain usually didn’t eat spicy food.
In the world of One Piece, people generally didn’t eat much spicy food.
This was evident from the curry scene where Sanji teaches a marine cook and adds apples for sweetness, common in Japanese curry.
So…
It’s a world that favors sweet foods.
Ain had never eaten spicy food before.
She endured nine chilies because Hals promised that if she ate ten, he would fulfill one of her wishes, as long as it was within his power.
But…
Ain couldn’t hold out any longer, her face flushed, tears streaming down her cheeks, mouth wide open, and even snot bubbles forming, looking very pitiful and somewhat dirty.
Hals wiped her nose and tears, then gave her a “Holy Potion.”
After drinking it, Ain felt much better.
But her gaze was still unfriendly.
Hals didn’t mind.
Despite the high amount of negative emotions.
“Negative emotions from Ain +6000”
“Negative emotions from Ain +6000”
…
Even though her mouth no longer burned, Ain still emitted a spicy aura, leading to the earlier incident.
Ain chased Hals around, playing and sparring in Impel Down without breaking anything or letting any prisoners escape.
If they hit the prison bars, it didn’t matter.
Those bars had been there for years, returning to their state from twelve years ago, which made them even sturdier.
After playing and torturing the prisoners with “Pain Potion,” they returned to the elevator between the fifth and sixth levels.
“Humph!”
Ain turned her head away, her face red, either from the exercise or something else.
Hals looked at her but said nothing.
Ain’s face turned even redder.
Hals reached out to tease her, but she slapped his hand away.
Hals chuckled but said nothing.
Meanwhile…
“Why are you so angry, Garp? Hals is still your grandson.”
In the Fleet Admiral’s office, an old man with purple hair sat across from Garp, holding a cup of hot tea.
“Z, I don’t want to talk to you.”
“Negative emotions from Garp +800000”
Garp glared at Z, clearly upset.
“Garp, you’re too sensitive over such a small matter.”
Fleet Admiral Sengoku put down his pen and glanced at Garp, adjusting his glasses, now just frames without lenses.
“Hehe.”
“Negative emotions from Garp +900000”
Garp recalled being used as Hals’ laborer.
If Hals had simply asked Garp to dig up those things and explained their effects, Garp wouldn’t be angry. He would feel proud of his grandson.
But Hals made Garp dig up items for his friends first, only finding his own later, making him feel jealous.
However, Garp still delivered Hals’ gifts to his friends and published Hals’ manuscripts.
Hals had prepared “Holy Potions” and “Healing Potions” for the three of them, curing old injuries and making them feel rejuvenated.
But Garp was still jealous.
Especially after his friends’ smug looks, which infuriated Garp.
They almost fought.
But in the end, they didn’t.
Hals didn’t want them to fight.
They were old friends.
No need for fighting.
But Garp decided that when Hals returned…
He would make him feel the love of a grandfather.
“Negative emotions from Garp +1000000”
Meanwhile, Hals…
“Brr, a bit chilly.”
Hals rubbed his arms, feeling a sudden chill, then touched his head.
It was the coldest part.
Ain looked at Hals curiously, a bit concerned.
“What’s wrong, Hals?”
“Nothing, just suddenly feeling cold.”
“Is it because of the fifth level?”
“No, it feels like something scary is watching me.”
“What do you think it is?”
Ain asked.
“I think it’s a strange and terrifying woman.”
For instance, Hals had just received negative emotions from Big Mom.
“Negative emotions from Big Mom +1100000”
“Humph, jerk.”
Ain stomped on Hals’ foot, then angrily moved away, remembering they were in the elevator and couldn’t leave.
So she stomped again.
Hals: “…”
What’s going on?
“Negative emotions from Ain +9500”
“Negative emotions from…”
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