Chapitre 330: 329 Aftermath War (2)
The Whitebeard Pirates set up a temporary base camp on the shore of Bluff Island. The wounded who needed recuperation were all arranged on the ship.
The large-scale war had concluded, and the outcome was as Whitebeard had anticipated. In truth, the result had been determined even before the battle began.
Despite the victory, Whitebeard still felt some regret over the casualties incurred. The smooth battle was accompanied by death, an eternal law that could not be avoided.
No matter how powerful Whitebeard may be, he couldn't solve everything.
Whitebeard returned to the Moby Dick alone, where Marco and the wounded were mainly arranged here.
Looking at the scars on his sons, Whitebeard felt a mix of distress and pride. Those scars were like badges of honor for soldiers. Every experience served to make them stronger.
"Oyaji? What are you doing here?"
Marco suddenly regained consciousness and asked.
For a while, other people also noticed the arrival of Whitebeard, and became a little excited.
"You all take a good rest. This battle against the Big Mom Pirates was a victory for us, and casualties were minimal. Rest assured, the Whitebeard Pirates will only grow stronger in the future"
Whitebeard's words filled all the injured with excitement and hope for the future. With high spirits, they were allowed to rest by Whitebeard.
"Marco, how's your recovery going?" Whitebeard asked as he approached Marco.
"Thanks for your concern, Oyaji. I'm feeling much better now. I just want to eat a big meal,"
Marco replied. He hadn't sustained serious injuries, but he was exhausted from exerting himself too much.
"Guurararara, even if it's not too serious, you still need to take a good rest,"
Whitebeard chuckled, offering his advice with a smile.
"What's up, Oyaji? Is there something on your mind?"
Marco asked immediately, sensing that Whitebeard had a purpose behind his words.
"Marco, there were casualties in this battle, and many others are injured. I hope you can offer comfort to them here,"
Whitebeard said, expressing his concern for the wounded.
"I understand, Oyaji. I'll make sure to comfort them," Marco replied promptly.
Although Marco felt it might be unnecessary since these people had their own coping mechanisms, he understood Whitebeard's sentiment. If the captain requested it, offering some comfort was still important.
"By the way, Oyaji, how's Katakuri?" Marco inquired with curiosity.
"Why? Concerned about him, are you? Looks like you're showing some emotion,"
Whitebeard quipped suddenly.
"Haha, Oyaji, Katakuri is truly admirable. If not as an opponent, I believe he'd make a good friend,"
Marco replied immediately.
"Indeed, you're right. The best outcome would be to have him join our Whitebeard Pirates," Whitebeard agreed with a nod.
Marco also agrees with this, but Katakuri is the son of the Big Mom after all, and he is likely to be like those who refuse to surrender.
"Big Mom is fortunate to have such loyal children, but it's been said she views her relatives more as tools than family. I doubt there's much genuine affection for her among them,"
Marco remarked.
"Don't worry about that. Right now, your priority is to rest up and use your abilities to help the injured recover quickly. I have a feeling there will be plenty of trouble to deal with after this,"
Whitebeard advised.
Marco nodded in agreement. Indeed, with the clash between the two Four Emperors drawing attention, many factions, especially the Marine Headquarter, would likely be closely monitoring the situation.
Their Whitebeard Pirates are like a thorn in the side of the Marine Headquarters Now. They won't let this opportunity slip by. If Kaido also decides to take action, things could get even more complicated.
Hence, despite the recent end of the war, there's no room for relaxation. There's a series of challenges awaiting them next.
Marco, being the ship's doctor on the Whitebeard Pirates' ships, possesses the ability to heal injuries with his Phoenix Flame. This is primarily why Whitebeard approached Marco.
"Don't worry, Oyaji, I'll have them back on their feet in no time," Marco assured.
"Alright, I'll have some food sent over later," Whitebeard said before leaving.
Back at the base camp, the gathering was still in full swing. Whitebeard had intended to meet with the captives who refused to surrender, but with the hour growing late, he decided to postpone it for now.
As night fell, the bonfire illuminated the entire island as most of the people gathered around it. They planned to spend the night on the island, and Whitebeard had a special tent set up for himself.
"Make sure we've got lookouts positioned all around the island. We don't want any surprises from the Marines sneaking in under cover of night,"
Whitebeard instructed someone to organize the guards.
At that moment, Charles Vane arrived with Charlotte Smoothie to meet Whitebeard privately. Whitebeard had some knowledge about Charlotte Smoothie.
"Oyaji," Charles Vane called out as he entered, looking somewhat uneasy.
"What's the matter?" Whitebeard asked.
Without a response from Charles Vane, Charlotte Smoothie spoke up immediately: "Whitebeard, I want to join your pirate crew."
As one of the highest-ranking members of the Big Mom Pirates, Whitebeard naturally welcomed Charlotte Smoothie's desire to join his crew. However, he wasn't fond of her tone.
Since she expressed her desire to join the Whitebeard Pirates, Whitebeard naturally respected her decision. However, he believed it was important to teach her the value of humility and respect.
"Why should I agree?" Whitebeard asked casually.
"What?"
Charlotte Smoothie's prepared speech suddenly became irrelevant, and her expression changed abruptly, revealing discomfort at Whitebeard's response.
"Uh-oh, Dad's about to take offense,"
Charles Vane thought, understanding Whitebeard's intentions, yet still feeling anxious for Charlotte Smoothie.
"Do you refuse to let me join your pirate group?"
Charlotte Smoothie was taken aback. She had hoped to leverage her connections to join the Whitebeard Pirates as a condition, intending to provide her brothers and sisters with a chance to set free.
But as soon as she voiced her request, she realized Whitebeard's thoughts were elsewhere. Who was Charlotte Smoothie? She was one of the top three cadres in the Big Mom Pirates, having a bounty of over 900 million.
The sheer combat prowess she possessed would typically make her an irresistible asset to any of the Four Emperors' crews. So, when Whitebeard responded otherwise, it seemed utterly unbelievable.
Charlotte Smoothie found Whitebeard's response so unbelievable that she began to suspect there was a problem with her own ears.
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TO BE CONTINUED
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