On the Moby Dick, Whitebeard slammed his right fist into his thigh.
"Gurarararara, this is amazing! Garp actually lost!!!"
Amidst the laughter, the Whitebeard handed the newspaper in his hand directly to his sons who were waiting in front of him.
However, Marco, who was supposed to take the newspaper, didn't reach for it. Instead, he rolled his eyes and rubbed his face until his mouth was unrecognizable before he said something in annoyance.
"Pops, you just think your veins are so big that any doctor can easily give you an injection, right?"
Why are you slapping your thigh? If you slap your thigh, your IV drip will start rolling again!
After speaking, Marco didn't even look at the newspaper, handing it directly to Jozu. He then went to Whitebeard and adjusted Whitebeard's IV drip.
While Marco was busy, the people nearby who were reading the newspaper all wore expressions of disbelief.
"Whoa!!!"
Jozu, with his loud voice, was the first to shout. He gave a thumbs-up in utter admiration and roared, "..."
"When Pops first said that, I thought that Celestial Dragon was just making a fuss about something again!"
After seeing the pictures, I realized I was indeed narrow-minded!
He actually fought Garp to that extent! Garp is a legendary figure, a renowned Marine legend, the only guy in the world who reached Devil Fruit top without relying on Devil Fruits or swordsmanship, but solely on his fists!
At this point, Jozu suddenly remembered something and quickly looked at the Whitebeard sitting directly in front of him.
"Wait, Pops, who's stronger, you or Garp?"
"Well, well, I'm not really suitable to be compared to Garp!"
In our entire lives, we've never had a pure one-on-one confrontation, but Roger and I have fought many times. I could defeat that Roger guy in less than two days, although I would inevitably get injured myself.
As for Garp, Roger told me himself that the guy was a bit stronger than him, but that only means that Garp and I are both a little stronger than Roger!
Just as Whitebeard finished speaking, Blackbeard suddenly raised his fist among the Whitebeard Pirates' officers.
"As expected of my Pops, he's even stronger than the Pirate King Roger! Haha!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Blackbeard laughed and waved in the direction of his underlings.
"Let's prepare dinner tonight! For our invincible Pops, we have to have a good drink!!!"
"Hey, Teach!"
As soon as Blackbeard finished speaking, Whitebeard deliberately showed a displeased expression.
"You should Pops I can't drink, so why are you still throwing this banquet?"
"Watching you bunch of brats drinking like this makes Pops mouth water!"
As he spoke, the Whitebeard exhaled sharply, but while he feigned anger, the affection in his eyes was already overflowing.
For someone like him who considered himself Pops, he truly treated the people on the ship, especially the white cadres, as his own sons.
But one thing is very real: even biological sons can be treated differently in terms of closeness.
For parents, the youngest son is almost always the most favored.
In the original timeline of the Pirate World, Ace appeared out of nowhere and became Whitebeard's youngest son.
But now, Ace calls Gawain "uncle".
And so, this time, Blackbeard suddenly appeared, unwittingly becoming Whitebeard's favorite...
Seeing his Pops's fierce yet undisguised smile, Teach burst into laughter as well.
When he laughed, his missing teeth were visible in the wind, which made the Whitebeard laugh even harder.
Looking at Teach with such affection, Whitebeard smiled and then suddenly said to Teach.
"By the way, Teach, in the months since you became the squad leader, I heard you've been having your subordinates search for some kind of Devil Fruit?"
At this point, Whitebeard looked at Teach with concern.
Teach was still laughing when he heard Whitebeard's words and suddenly jolted awake.
"Why?"
He tilted his head, puzzled.
"So it's gotten to your ears, Pops? Haha, in that case, I'm not afraid to tell you, Pops."
"Perhaps after witnessing Saint Gawain's choice, I've also developed a considerable interest in Devil Fruit!"
At this point, Teach bypassed the other officers and went straight to Whitebeard.
He knelt down in front of the Whitebeard with a thud.
"Pops!"
He said it with great emotion.
"Especially after seeing the news that Gawain defeated Garp, my son was really quite shocked!"
Is the Rumble-Rumble Fruit really that powerful?!
Gawain couldn't even withstand a single claw strike from me back then, but after eating the Rumble-Rumble Fruit less than six months ago, he was able to defeat the legendary Iron Fist Garp!!!
At this point, Teach looked up, his face filled with worry.
"Pops, he has already defeated Garp. The only person in the world who can stop him from reaching the top is you!"
I'm worried that he'll challenge you to a duel sooner or later!
I really wanted to provide you with enough help at that time, Pops. Just thinking about Gawain's men makes me wish I could turn into a strong and upright person like Pops!
Even back then, I had no right to stop the war between you and Gawain, my Pops.
But back then, at least I could protect you and my brothers in front of Gawain's men!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Teach collapsed to the ground, his head slamming against the deck.
"Pops!"
He roared at Whitebeard with all his might.
"I also want a powerful Logia-type Devil Fruit that can rival Saint Gawain's Rumble-Rumble Fruit Logia!"
So please, Pops, don't stop me from finding that Devil Fruit!
After saying this, Teach remained in the dogeza (prostration) position for a long time without changing his posture.
And Whitebeard...
He sat quietly in his chair, lost in thought for a long time.
After a long while, the Whitebeard let out a long sigh.
"So, in the face of potential danger, you can find a reliable way out for your Pops, your brothers, and me..."
This gentle thought truly Teach your determination, Teach...
As soon as he finished speaking, Whitebeard closed his eyes, and countless images flashed through his mind.
As Whitebeard reminisced, Teach, kneeling on the ground, was already extremely nervous.
He kept telling himself:
He had already become a squad leader, and he had used his position to send people to find that Devil Fruit.
If I do this, my Pops will definitely find out!
In the past, when my Pops asked about this matter, I could only evade the question and change the subject.
If it were an ordinary Devil Fruit, he wouldn't need to hide it. But what he was after was a terrifying Devil Fruit that had been eaten by a demon and cast a shadow over the entire ocean for nearly twenty years!
In the past, he would never have been able to say something like that, but now, after Garp's defeat to Gawain, he can say it!
In the past, he was unable to convince his Pops to let him inherit the power of Rocks.
Even when his Pops was plagued by illness, he was still the best in the world. He was confident that he could protect his sons from the wind and rain with his own presence!
But now that Garp has lost, the Pops no longer considers himself invincible!
Therefore, now is the perfect opportunity for me to say those words!
And so, Teach kept telling himself that he had to force himself to believe that he had made the right decision!
Because the path of a ruthless leader is one of no return; every choice can only be made once, and only once!
To succeed, a ruthless leader cannot afford to make mistakes; even if they do, they are not wrong!
Just as Teach was nervously thinking this, the person who made him so nervous suddenly sighed softly.
"The Yami Yami no Mi, that is truly a shadow that inspires lifelong dread."
Teach, you know, when Pops found out you were looking for that Devil Fruit, Pops was really worried...
Because, to some extent, Devil Fruit can indeed influence people's personalities, and the power of the Yami Yami no Mi is truly worrying!
At this point, Whitebeard raised his hand and put his index and middle fingers together.
Then, he tapped the air lightly with two fingers.
Suddenly, the air in front of him appeared to shatter, and the distant sea was also whipped up by the sudden tremor, with waves hundreds of meters high.
On the deck, feeling his Pops's movements, Teach's forehead instantly broke out in sweat.
Even if Garp fails, Pops still won't use the Yami Yami no Mi to increase the ship's fighting strength?
Is Pops angry?
Thinking of this, Teach quickly raised his head; he had many plans to make amends in mind!
After all, that person was his Pops who would never harm his own son. He still had a way, he still...
Just as Teach was nervously considering a solution, Whitebeard suddenly continued.
"Teach, what do you think of this Devil Fruit of Pops?"
"Why?!!"
The moment Whitebeard uttered those words, Teach's eyes widened in disbelief. What was going on?!
Could Pops read minds? Did he see through some of my plans?
However, despite thinking this in his heart, Teach responded quickly with his words.
"Pops, your Devil Fruit is undoubtedly the best Devil Fruit from the ocean!!!"
"Gurarara, right? My Pops Devil Fruit, of course, the best Devil Fruit on the ocean. If this Devil Fruit is trained to its peak, it can shatter the foundation of the Red Line and directly destroy the entire world, hahaha!"
At this point, Whitebeard suddenly stood up, ignoring the IV drip in his hand, broke the syringe, and went to Teach.
As he helped Teach up from the ground, Whitebeard spoke to Teach seriously.
"So, Teach, after I die, prepare enough fruit, and then pass on my abilities to you, how about that!"
"Why?!!"
Teach's eyes widened in disbelief. He couldn't comprehend the scene before him. He should have been reprimanded; how had things turned out this way?
"Pops!!!"
Teach roared without hesitation.
How could you say such discouraging things? You're supposed to live another hundred years!
"You absolutely cannot think about death, not even for the sake of us sons!!!"
After saying that, Teach gripped Whitebeard's hand tightly; no one could understand Teach's feelings at that moment.
After Teach finished speaking, Whitebeard remained silent for a moment, then gave a very kind smile.
"Pops, how could I possibly live another hundred years!"
Unless there is some kingdom in this world prepared for souls, then my fallen soul can continue to fight on Yomo.
Otherwise, gurgle gurgle!
I'm Pops a mortal, even if I'm the best in the world, I only have one heart!
Pops, there will come a time when I leave you all!
At this point, the Whitebeard pondered for a moment, then nodded with a sense of relief.
"Originally, Gulalalala, I, your Pops, planned to leave my Devil Fruit to you, my troublesome and stinky son, after I die!"
After all, Marco and the others almost all have Devil Fruit. Of all these sons, you're the most troublesome one!
But thinking about it carefully, this sea changes too fast. Even Garp suffered such a crushing defeat!
Faced with this Pops sea, I really need to live a few more years so that you sons can better prepare for the future!
As soon as he finished speaking, Whitebeard met Teach's incredulous gaze and patted his chest hard.
"Go, Teach, do whatever you want!"
I will mobilize the entire pirate crew to find a suitable Devil Fruit for my youngest son, who is also the little brother of all his brothers!
Even though the Yami Yami no Mi you covet once brought a terrifying dark age to the entire sea in Captain Rocks' hands.
But so what? You're not some Rocks, you're my son, Newgate's son!!!
Boom!!!
At that moment, Whitebeard's voice struck Teach's heart like a thunderbolt in a clear sky.
Then, Whitebeard continued.
"Hey, you brats, did you hear what I said?!"
Teach is finally determined to get stronger and wants to find a powerful Devil Fruit!
Come, pass on my orders! The entire Grand Fleet belonging to the Whitebeard Pirates shall make the search for the Yami Yami no Mi their top priority in the near future!
Tell them, Whitebeard wants to see the Yami Yami no Mi!
Tell them just like that!!!
If this Devil Fruit is still hidden somewhere in the ocean, then we will find it through divination, prophecy, and everything else!
If he has already been eaten by someone, then do everything in your power to kill that person!
Of course I will grant my son's small request, for I am an old man with Whitebeard!
At this point, the Whitebeard put his arm around the Blackbeard and smiled like a kind old man.
At the same time, a large group of captains, including Marco, gathered around the two of them.
Marco muttered lazily.
"Well... Teach, you're really not being straightforward. Why send people to search in secret? Are you afraid your brothers will eat your Yami Yami no Mi?"
"Yes!"
No sooner had Marco finished speaking than Thatch, wearing a chef's hat, punched Teach's shoulder in annoyance.
"Kid, you used to be my little brother. Now that you've grown up, of course I, your older brother, have to give you a gift!"
"You should have said you liked the Yami Yami no Mi earlier! If you had, your brothers would have found it for you long ago, without Pops even having to ask!"
After saying that, Thatch waved to the other captains with a grin.
"Brothers, our little brother is asking us for gifts, so let's all get to work!"
"Yes!"
"Haha, I'm not afraid he'll want it, I'm afraid he won't!"
"Teach wants to get stronger too, haha, Saint Gawain is really a good role model!"
"Just wait, Teach, it's just a Devil Fruit, nothing to worry about!"
"That's right, as long as that Devil Fruit isn't in Mary Geoise, we'll find it eventually. We're the Whitebeard Pirates!!!"
"Yes, we are the Whitebeard Pirates!!!"
Amidst the incredibly enthusiastic cheers, Teach was first surprised, then confused, and finally, he was completely dumbfounded.
How could everything... have unfolded like this?
That's the Yami Yami no Mi! I thought I'd have to go through a lot of trouble to convince my Pops, and I might even have to do something cruel to compete with my brothers for it in order to get everything I wanted!
But now, why... do I feel like crying?
For some reason, Teach raised his hand and wiped his eyes, and his hand immediately became wet with a few tears.
It's all acting, it's all acting!
I'm Teach, why would I cry? Even if I jump off this cliff and die here, I will never be easily moved by anything!
As Teach mentally emphasized this, he began to tremble uncontrollably.
A moment later, he choked back tears and roared at the people around him!
"How could you do this? We are pirates, the most stubborn evil and darkness on this sea!"
When faced with something good, we should fight over it!
After saying that, Teach fiercely wiped away her tears and then looked around sharply.
At this moment, the darkness in his heart was suddenly stimulated by the light around him, and under the light, some of the darkness could no longer be hidden!
He was losing control of his true self!
But at that moment, Whitebeard suddenly grabbed his head with his arm.
"Why are you robbing us? We're all family, why are you robbing us?"
You idiot, we're the Whitebeard Pirates!
"Guralalalalalalalala!!!!"