"No, this is our problem. How can we trouble Newgate?"
After a moment of shock, Oden's expression shifted repeatedly.
He simply didn't dare face Newgate, Marco, and the others. Back then, he had clearly promised Newgate that after spending a year with the Roger Pirates, he would return to the Whitebeard Pirates.
But in the end, he had broken his promise.
That was also why he hadn't asked the Whitebeard Pirates for help. Deep down, he felt he had no right to—and no face to.
He had betrayed the trust of everyone in the Whitebeard Pirates.
Most importantly, he didn't want to drag the Whitebeard Pirates into this.
He would only be causing trouble for his friends.
After all, the Richest Group wasn't an ordinary power. If the two sides became enemies because of him, a war would inevitably cost many lives. That wasn't something Oden wanted to see.
He didn't want to be a burden, or put those who treated him like family in danger.
"But if we want to rescue Lady Toki, we can only ask for outside help."
Denjiro's words completely shattered Oden's pride and guilt.
That was right!
If they wanted to rescue Toki, they weren't enough on their own.
Asking for help was their only option.
And the Whitebeard Pirates were the most suitable choice.
Unfortunately, the Roger Pirates had disbanded, and many of them had lost contact with one another. Otherwise, if they could get the Roger Pirates to help too, the Richest Group wouldn't be a problem at all.
Only when you added it all up did you realize how many connections Oden had.
"Lord Oden, it's too late to stop them."
"The Whitebeard Pirates should already be on their way to Wano Country."
Kikunojo spoke again. The decision had already been made.