After a few days of celebrating Arlong's defeat, Luffy and the others are prepared to leave.
Rin has also prepared what's needed for Akiko to have a save journey to Windmill Village.
"You'll be okay, right?" Rin asked.
"Yeah." Akiko answered.
"You'll really be okay, right??" Rin asked again.
Akiko starting to get annoyed and said "Yes!! I'll be fine! So go already!!" She pushes Rin away.
"Okay..." Rin said as she starts walking away but she suddenly stop. "Hey, Akiko..."
"What is it?" Akiko asked.
"Come see me off!!" Rin said while pulling Akiko's hand.
"What? Why!?" Akiko asked.
"Cause I told you to." Rin answered.
Akiko sighed and went along with Rin. 'Sometime I'm confused who's the older one...' Akiko thought.
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Near the Going Merry, most of the villager came to see Luffy and the others off.
"I'm here. Now, let go of my hand and go already!" Akiko said.
"Okay. Okay." Rin said. "Hey, Akiko."
"What now?" Akiko asked.
"You sure you don't wanna come?" Rin asked.
"I don't want to die early." Akiko said with a serious face.
"... Pfft-" Rin chuckled and said "Alright, if that's what you want." She starts climb on board.
"Rin.." Akiko called.
Rin stop climbing and said "Yes?"
"How long will it take?" Akiko asked.
"..." Rin hesitated. "About... About 2 years..." Rin answered.
Surprised from the answer Akiko said "T-two years!?"
"Yeah..." Rin answered.
"You'll... You'll be okay, right?" Akiko asked.
"..." Rin chuckled quietly. "It's always like this..." Rin muttered. "Yeah, I'll be okay." Rin said.
Akiko slowly nodded after hearing Rin's answer.
'There's many different types of twins, the "totally different from each other" twin, the "exactly the same" twin, etc but for me and Akiko, I guess we're the "same but different" type of twin.' Rin thought.
Rin and Akiko care for each other, but they don't like admitting it in front of each other. To them, words like "I care about you." or "I love you." is too cringe to be said so they always say the opposite of it, which is "I hate you."
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Rin finally got on board and sees the others, minus Nami who haven't come yet.
"Rin-chan? Your coming too?" Sanji said.
"Yeah...? Didn't Luffy said anything?" Rin asked.
"That bastard didn't say a thing." Sanji said. "But nevermind. It's better if Rin-chan's coming!" He continued.
Rin smile and said "I'll be in everyone's care."
"Who's she?" Usopp asked.
"I'll explain after Nami come and we set sail." Rin said.
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After Nami arrived, they set sail.
"I guess I should introduce myself now. My name's Rin. I'm an old acquaintance of Zoro and pretty much Nami's partner from time to time. I also know Sanji cause I went Baratie before." Rin explained.
"Ooh. I see." Usopp said while nodding. "I'm Captain Usopp, great warrior of the sea. You should be honored to meet me!!" He said while putting a hand on Rin's shoulder.
"You're the captain?" Rin asked.
"Yep!" Usopp answered.
"Really?" Rin said. She grip Usopp's wrist. "I forgot to say, I'm also Luffy's sworn sister so I know Luffy would never hand that position to another person. You shouldn't lie." Rin said while smiling. She tighten her grip.
Usopp pulled his hand away out of fear before hiding behind Zoro.
"Wait, Luffy's sister?" Nami asked.
"Oh, right. I never told Sanji or Nami about it." Rin said to herself. "Luffy and I pledge to be to be sworn siblings. We're not blood related but we swore to take care of each other just like siblings would." Rin explained.
"Then what about the pretty lady who was with you at Baratie last time?" Sanji asked.
"She's my twin. She and I are blood related. I kinda run away from home... but 2 years ago, I met my twin and she told me our parents are... dead so I take care of her since then." Rin explained.
"That's a little confusing..." Zoro said.
"So basically, she's Luffy's sister and she knew all of you." Usopp said.
"Yeah, and you are?" Rin asked Usopp. 'I don't have a reason to meet Usopp so I never see him before even though I've met everyone else already.' Rin thought.
Usopp step up and with a proud face he said "I'm Vice Captain Usopp!"
'So he's gonna continue lying...' Rin thought.
"What do you mean by her partner?" Zoro asked while pointing at Nami.
"I met Nami about a year ago on a pirate ship. Things happen and we agree on a deal. If we cross paths we'll work together, as for the reward, she got whatever treasure there is and I got the pirates bounty." Rin explained.
Everyone nod after understanding Rin's explanation.
"But... do you know where we're heading?" Nami asked.
"Yeah, Grand Line, right?" Rin answered with a smile.
Nami nod. "But before that, we need to make one more stop to get supplies." She said.
"Where?" Rin asked.
"Loguetown- ah wait." Nami said before before raising her hand and yelled "HERE!"
A news coo flew by and sat on the railing.
Nami bought a newspaper and comes back to Rin. "They raise the newspaper's price again." Nami muttered as she flip through the pages.
"So, we're going to Loguetown right?" Rin asked Nami.
"Yeah. We'll go there to get supplies." Nami answered. "Huh?"
"What's wrong?" Rin asked.
"Um.. you guys might want to see this..." Nami said to everyone.
"What is it?" Zoro asked.
Nami pulled a piece of papers out of the newspaper and showed it at them.
"This is.." Sanji said.
"A BOUNTY!!" Luffy screamed happily before snatching the paper. "Look Rin! It's says my bounty is 30 million berries." He said happily.
"Yes, I can see that." Rin said while smiling.
Nami's eyes suddenly widen when she opened a page. "Rin, read this."
[The Marine Captain of the 16th branch and his mens discovered dead on Conomi Island..... the marines died from having lost too much blood..... the villagers from Cocoyashi village stated "Arlong and his crew killed the marines before dumping them in the forest".....]
"Oh he died..." Rin murmured.
"It seems the Genzo and the others covered for you." Nami said.
Rin chuckled. "I'm thankful but they don't need to do that..."
"I guess they want to repay you for secretly lending them money so more villagers can survive." Nami said.
"Ah... you knew..?" Rin asked.
"Nojiko told me." Nami answered.
Rin sighed. "Of course, she did."
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