Chapitre 27: Chapter 27
Title: A Dire Situation, Meeting Whitebeard
Amidst the vast expanse of the sea, a tapestry of contrasting opinions swirled in response to the sobering news of Whitebeard's defeat.
Nevertheless, it was an unexpected turn of events for the entire world to witness Blackbeard emerge victorious. His audacious counteroffensive had, to the world's eyes, resembled the antics of a fool, a jest that resonated far and wide.
Exclamations of dismay echoed through the air. "This is a bad turn of events!" lamented Doflamingo, ensconced within the regal halls of Dressrosa Palace, his composure utterly shaken.
Within the hallowed halls of Dressrosa Palace, Doflamingo found himself ensnared by a web of anxiety. It was not just Blackbeard who bore the scars of battle; even the formidable Shiryu and his comrades had suffered grievous injuries at his hands.
In Doflamingo's perspective, Blackbeard and his ilk, sent to subdue the Whitebeard Pirates, seemed destined for defeat. Yet, to his astonishment, they had not only vanquished Whitebeard but had also eluded imminent peril.
Undoubtedly, Doflamingo harbored an unwavering determination to settle scores with Blackbeard.
His distress ran so deep, prompting an urgent call to his superior, Xilan.
"Have you learned of the acts done by Blackbeard and his crew?" Doflamingo inquired, his desperation evident.
Xilan, upon receiving Doflamingo's question recalled a sentence from his previous life and started spewing some random bullshit. (AN: Literally, couldn't understand jack shit. Opsie, ruined the flow.)
"Master Xilan, at a time like this, you find room to joke around?" Doflamingo implored, his voice trembling with trepidation. "Blackbeard will surely seek retribution; please extend your protective mantle over me."
"If fear has taken root in your heart, you may seek sanctuary within my G0 base," Xilan responded, his generosity unwavering, a gesture underscored by the annual contribution of ten billion berries.
Following the conclusion of their conversation, Xilan's skepticism grew ever more pronounced.
Ordinary individuals, upon suffering the grievous fate Blackbeard and Shiryuu went through, while not confronting imminent death, invariably should've found themselves debilitated with their physical prowess irrevocably diminished. Blackbeard, it seemed, was no exception.
Yet, in defiance of these odds, Blackbeard had emerged victorious over Whitebeard, a feat that defied logic.
In the port of the G0 base, a battleship set sail, embarking on a voyage into the distant horizon. Aboard this vessel, the resolute commander was none other than Xilan himself, entrusted with the mission to confront the formidable Whitebeard Pirates.
Sengoku had spared no effort in his meticulous preparations, leaving no room for Xilan to elude his grasp this time.
However, should Whitebeard prove to be an even mightier adversary...
"Father, how do you feel?" On Potterland Island in the New World, within the sterile confines of a hospital ward, Marco, Ace, and their comrades gathered around a hospital bed. Atop that bed, swathed in bandages, lay the indomitable Whitebeard.
Tears welled in their eyes, and their hearts ached with remorse.
"No need to be scared," Whitebeard reassured them, mustering a feeble smile. His voice, though faint, carried an air of solace. "It's just some wounds, nothing that will kill me. Why are you letting your tears flow?"
"Dad!" Ace's voice quivered as he succumbed to a torrent of tears, his self-blame palpable. "It was my fault that brought us to these circumstances, I'm utterly useless."
"Curse Teach!" They all cursed together. Unable to defeat him, their only recourse was to vent their frustration on Blackbeard's ancestors, spanning generations.
"Father, how did Teach become so strong all of a sudden?" Marko asked with concern. "And his Dark Fruit... it's too powerful. Did he awaken its power already? It's only been a few months since Teach ate that Dark Fruit."
Thinking back to their battle, Marco couldn't help but shudder. Blackbeard had displayed his devastating strength, turning the entire island into a black hole and severely injuring the Whitebeard Pirates in the process. If Whitebeard hadn't fought back so fiercely, they might not have survived.
"He has awakened, but the real extent of his power..." Whitebeard's voice trailed off as he looked at his sons. Although he had many sons, there were few true powerhouses among them like Marco, Jozu, and Ace. While their strength was commendable, they were still a far cry from the top-tier fighters.
Telling them the whole truth would only add to their worries.
"Anyway, if you ever encounter Teach in the future, just stay away from him," Whitebeard advised with a touch of loneliness in his voice. He was getting older, and in his prime, he could have gone toe-to-toe with the likes of the Rocks.
Suddenly, a deafening explosion rocked the island, even reaching the hospital where Whitebeard was recuperating, shattering glass.
"Dad, this is bad! The Marines are here!" a pirate urgently reported. "And it's Admiral Xilan!"
"Shameless bastard, taking advantage of others!" Ace fumed. He held a deep grudge against Xilan for the previous blackmail incident involving over a hundred billion berries. Now, this opportunist had returned, trying to exploit his father's weakness again.
Marco and the others rushed outside to confront the Marines.
Whitebeard lay on his hospital bed in silence. He knew that Marco, Ace, and the rest weren't a match for their opponent, but he wasn't worried. Xilan wouldn't kill them; his aim was extortion.
"Tell me, where's Whitebeard?" Xilan grabbed one of Whitebeard's captains, a cigar dangling from his mouth.
Said captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, was as stubborn as ever. "You Marine scum, I'll never tell you where father is!"
Unfazed, Xilan specialized in dealing with such resolute individuals. "Let's see if you're really that stubborn." He forced the lit cigar into the captains' closed mouth, causing him to writhe in pain...
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