Chapter 349: Gained Strength And Feeling Of Gratitude! 

"Rifan!"

When Hina heard Rifan's words, she couldn't help but threw herself into Rifan's arms.

Even though the positions of the two are somewhat different, this does not prevent her from being moved by Rifan's behavior.

Rifan, on the other hand, felt a little apologetic for being moved by that.

After all, he lied about his abilities.

"Rifan, can I ask you a question?"

"Ask anything."

"When we were making out earlier, you also used your ability to strengthen Hina, right?"

"There is indeed such a thing, because that kind of strengthening will be more painful, so I chose at that time, the pain should be neutralized with the comfort~"

Rifan raised the corner of his mouth and said with a light smile.

When they were fighting in bed, because Hina was too focused on herself, adding Rifan's technique was extremely subtle.

Therefore, Hina did not find out that Rifan had injected her with a G virus strengthening agent using a syringe.

"Then why did Hina experience different sensations after the two intensifications, one is the pain of the whole body, and the other is the burning sensation at the tattoo?"

Hina asked, frowning.

"Because the first time is special, there will be pain."

"You can think of it as the sequelae of the ability I used for the first time on you."

"After that, every time I use my ability to make you stronger, you won't have that painful feeling anymore."

"You will only feel the burning sensation in your pirate tattoo."

Rifan pointed to the pirate tattoo on Hina's forearm and laughed.

At this time, Rifan already admired his ability to lie.

Now he can even maintain a completely calm expression and heartbeat in the process of lying.

"So that's the case, Hina understands."

Hina nodded, nodded knowingly.

"Okay, now rest, Hina."

"After resting, go find a place on the boat and test your strength."

"After that, I'll teach you the marine six style."

"Also, I'll help you develop your Haki as well."

"Set a small goal, before the war between Naval Headquarters and the Whitebeard Pirates begins."

"I will use my ability to let you awaken your Armament Haki."

Rifan patted Hina on the shoulder, smiled, and then got up to change his clothes.

"Armament Haki?!"

"Rifan, do you still want to sacrifice your lifespan in exchange for me gaining the power of Armament Haki quickly?"

A look of surprise flashed across Hina's eyes, and she sat up quickly and reached out to grab Rifan's arm.

"That's right, with Armament Haki, you can have the means to deal with Logia devil fruit users."

Rifan turned around and said with a smile on his face.

"..."

When Hina heard this, her heart was filled with turmoil.

"Rifan, can you tell Hina how much time it will consume your lifespan to help Hina get her current strength, and also get Haki and other power zones?"

Hina pursed her lips, after all, she still couldn't let go of the worry and curiosity in her heart, and asked out the doubts in her heart.

"Sorry, Hina."

"I can't tell you that."

"If you know, if Sengoku asked you, you can't help but say it, can't you?"

"Even if you are willing to keep it a secret for my sake, Sengoku will notice it and cause your position in the Marine to be somewhat awkward."

"So, I won't tell you in detail how much my life is consumed."

"The only thing I can tell you is that, for you, it's all worth it."

Rifan shook his head, supported Hina's hair and said.

Hearing this, Hina took a deep look at Rifan.

After a while, she nodded heavily.

"Hina understands, Hina will not make any inquiries about this matter anymore."

"However, if it needs to consume too much of you lifespan."

"Hina hopes you don't use it on Hina, Hina hopes you cherish your life."

Hina sat on the edge of the bed, with a pair of slender legs under the bed, her originally proud face looked up at Rifan standing in front of her with tenderness, there was no such arrogance as before.

"Don't worry, I will."

With a sigh, he spoke.

Hearing this, the expression on Hina's face relaxed a little.

Then she let go of Rifan's hand.

Just when Rifan was about to leave, Hina's hands clenched again, grabbing both sides of his waist respectively.

"Hina?"

Rifan asked suspiciously.

"Rifan, you helped Hina."

"Now, let Hina help you."

"Hina wants you to enjoy it."

Hina, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, raised her head and showed a very charming smile to Rifan, and then lowered her head.

Rifan looked down at Hina's state, and scratched the back of his head with some shame.

Although getting along with Hina is what he hopes in his heart, but he has put Perona, Moria and others in the cell for too long now.

If this continues, Hina will probably spend a lot of time.

'But, it's Hina's thanks after all.'

'I hope she won't be angry when she finds out the truth.'

Rifan sighed, while thinking in his heart, he put his right hand lightly on Hina's head that was moving up and down. 

At this moment, a red light flashed in his eyes, and he turned his head and glanced outside the door.

'These three girls, what are they doing here?'

Rifan frowned and murmured.

"Rifan, is someone looking for you?"

Hina opened her eyes wide and looked at Rifan, speaking incoherently.

"There are indeed people coming, they are Kasumi, Honoka and Marie Rose who stayed on my ship for the time being."

Rifan stroked his chin and said.

"These three should not be members of the Black Pearl Pirates."

"However, these three girls look good, are you planning to take them in as partners?"

"Could it be that they came here at this time just to discuss with you about staying?"

Hina's eyes completed the crescent shape and repeatedly saw through Rifan and asked in general.

"Hehe, I have such an idea."

"But they don't necessarily have the will to stay with me."

"As for their purpose of coming here..."

While Rifan was speaking, the Observation Haki in his body covered the three more and more condensedly.

Soon, he knew the reason why they came here.

'I see, Marie Rose and Honoka were curious about who I took in as the 'hunter' of the Black Pearl Pirates.'

'Hina's identity is special, even for Kasumi and the others, it's better not to let them know for now. '

Thinking of this, Rifan patted Hina's head lightly:

"Hina, let's stop here for now."

"It's better not to let more people know about you and me for the time being."

"Kasumi, Honoka, and Marie Rose are not part of the Black Pearl Pirates for the time being."

"The things about you and me should not be let them know."

"I have to receive these three, you should leave first."

Hearing this, although there was a reason for the incident, Hina showed a slightly resentful expression.

It seems to say, obviously I am already like this, but you want to end halfway, or because of other women.

"Don't be like that, we still have a lot of time to be together."

"If you want to thank me, wait until I help you master Armament Haki."

Rifan laughed.

"Well, since you said so, Hina will do it."

Hina sighed faintly, got up and stood up.

"Go this way, this door leads to Robin's room."

"You can avoid the eyes of Honoka and Marie Rose through Robin's room."

Rifan took her lady's suit for Hina, took her by the hand and walked to a hidden door.

"Is there even a secret door leading to Robin's room?"

"Rifan, you really..."

Hina looked Rifan up and down, with an expression like I still underestimated you.

To this, Rifan just smiled and didn't say much.

Originally, this secret door did not exist.

Franky didn't design such a secret door either.

The reason why this secret door appears is entirely because Robin built it herself.

According to her words, 'it's rare that my room is next to Captain Rifan's room. If I don't design a secret door, I will lose a lot of fun~'

Hina gave Rifan a hug and a sweet smile.

And after Rifan used Bubble Fruit to clean up the marks on her body

Push open the hidden door and enter Robin's room.

Seeing Hina leave his sight, Rifan once again used the Bubble Fruit to clean up the surrounding environment and his body.

Then he got dressed and walked towards the gate.

At this moment, Marie Rose and Honoka were listening to the door curtain, looking like they were eavesdropping.

As for Kasumi, she raised her hand and caressed her forehead, as if she had a headache because she couldn't persuade them.

"I can't hear anything at all."

"That guy Rifan, what the hell is he doing?"