Chapter 420: Persuading Luffy
She knew very well that under the deep sea, the ship model was their lifeline. If the ship model was destroyed, the consequences would be disastrous.
Kuina's expression was calm and steady. She had already weighed the pros and cons in her heart. Between adventure and team safety, she chose the latter without hesitation.
She leaned slightly closer to Zoro and said softly, "Zoro, we have to trust Ling Tian's judgment. Now is not the time to be impulsive." Zoro listened to Kuina's words and nodded slightly, but the fighting spirit in his eyes was still not extinguished.
After talking about Zoro and Kuina, Ling Tian turned his gaze to Luffy.
He looked at Luffy who was so excited that he was eager to try, and there was a hint of helplessness in his eyes, but more of it was concern.
Ling Tian frowned slightly, with a look of unquestionable determination in his eyes, and said: "Luffy, don't do it yet. You are a person with special abilities, and it will be bad if you fall into the sea."
There was a hint of concern and warning in Ling Tian's tone. Although his voice was not loud, it was full of power, as if reminding Luffy of the seriousness of the matter.
He knew Luffy's character very well. He would do anything to fight, so he had to give him a heads up in advance.
When Luffy heard Ling Tian's words, an expression of dissatisfaction immediately appeared on his face.
His eyes were wide open, flashing with stubbornness. "No, I can kill him with one punch." Luffy said loudly, his voice full of confidence and determination.
As he spoke, he waved his fist, which drew powerful arcs in the air, as if it had already hit the sea king.
A confident smile appeared on Luffy's face. That smile was as bright as the sun and very contagious.
He had full confidence in his own strength and thought he could easily defeat the sea king in front of him.
His body leaned forward slightly, as if he was ready to rush out to fight the sea kings at any time.
"Luffy, don't be impulsive." Ling Tian emphasized, he walked to Luffy and patted his shoulder. "We have to consider the safety of the entire team first, we can't just act on impulse. Think about it, if you put yourself in danger because of your recklessness, what will happen to all of us? And in this deep sea, we can't make any mistakes."
Ling Tian's eyes were full of worry, he hoped Luffy could understand his painstaking efforts.
Luffy lowered his head slightly after hearing Ling Tian's words. He knew that Ling Tian was doing this for his own good and for the sake of the entire team.
But the desire to fight in his heart was still hard to suppress. He bit his lip, then raised his head and looked at Ling Tian and said, "Okay, Ling Tian, I'll listen to you. But if there is a chance later, I will definitely take action."
There was a hint of determination in Luffy's eyes. Although he had compromised temporarily, he still longed to fight with the Sea Kings in his heart.
Ling Tian looked at Luffy and smiled helplessly. He knew that Luffy's character would be difficult to change all of a sudden, so he could only remind him to pay attention to safety during the battle.
At this time, the sea kings were getting closer and closer, and the atmosphere on the Sunny was becoming increasingly tense.
Ling Tian took a deep breath and turned around to prepare for the upcoming challenge, while also keeping an eye on Luffy's every move to prevent him from acting impulsively.
When Sabo saw Luffy's eager yet somewhat unconvinced look, a gentle smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
That smile was like the sunshine in spring, soft and warm, instantly easing the tense atmosphere a little.
He slowly stretched out his hand, which was solid and powerful, with a reassuring strength, and gently touched Luffy's head.
Sabo's eyes were full of concern and worry. His gaze was like a deep lake, revealing his deep understanding and concern for Luffy.
He knew Luffy's character very well. He was passionate, bold and courageous. Once faced with a challenge, it was like a ignited flame and he could hardly suppress the impulse in his heart.
But in this dangerous situation, he hoped that Luffy could remain sane.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, with a determined light flashing in his eyes, as if telling Luffy that his calmness at this moment was in order to better deal with the challenges that are coming.
Sabo placed his hand gently on Luffy's head. The touch was soft and warm, as if giving him strength, a strength from an older brother, to calm him down.
His fingers were slightly bent and he gently stroked Luffy's hair, his movements full of pampering and comfort.
The power seemed to pass through his scalp and slowly reach Luffy's heart, gradually calming down his originally restless heart.
When Luffy heard Sabo say this, he still felt a little reluctant.
His eyes still flickered with the desire for battle, that light was like a small burning flame, weak but difficult to extinguish.
He bit his lips tightly, leaving a shallow mark on his lips with his teeth, showing his inner struggle. His body trembled slightly, which was a sign that he was trying to restrain his impulse.
But when he thought about Ace being captured, that painful memory pierced his heart like a sharp sword.
He didn't want to make others worry about him anymore, and didn't want to cause trouble to his friends because of his impulsiveness.
He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, as if he was expelling the impulse in his heart along with the breath.
He raised his head and looked at Sabo. Although there was still a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, there was more determination and resolve.
"Okay, Sabo, I'll listen to you." Luffy's voice was low and firm. He knew that his patience at this moment was to better protect everyone and to prevent the tragedy of the past from happening again.
After that incident, he realized how much impact his actions would have on the people around him.
Luffy's voice was a little low, as if he was suppressing the fire in his heart that was about to erupt.
He spoke slowly, and every word carried a heavy weight: "Okay, Sabo, I'll listen to you." Although his voice was low, his eyes revealed a kind of firmness, a kind of firmness that came from going through hardships.
His gaze was like a deep lake, seemingly calm but containing endless power.
At this moment, he decided to trust his partners at this time. He understood that the power of the team is far greater than personal impulse.
In fact, Ling Tian had privately told Luffy why Ace was captured.
Whenever Luffy recalled that scene, his heart would ache slightly.
Ling Tian's serious and concerned expression, as well as the truths he slowly revealed, were deeply engraved in Luffy's mind like a brand.
Ace's experience made Luffy understand the cruelty and complexity of the world, and also made him more deeply aware of his responsibilities and mission.
This incident has been deeply imprinted in Luffy's mind and has become a part of his growth.
It is like a key that opens the door to cherishing and protecting deep in Luffy's heart, allowing him to cherish the people around him more and know how to make the right choices at critical moments.
