On December 8, 1516, Ace and Jinbe had been fighting for five days and five nights...
Sig has already led the Sun Pirates and the Spade Pirates in a five-day, five-night banquet.
Every day consisted of drinking, eating meat, and watching fights... By this time, both sides were exhausted—of course, the "fighting" was limited to the Captain of both ships.
The "Little Brother" below shouldn't have been idle either, but given Sig's influence, it was enough to let both sides sit down for a drink and a meal!
Moreover, although it was said to last five days and five nights, they weren't actually fighting the whole time.
After both sides fall, they will be dragged back, given good meat, good wine, and a good night's sleep before continuing the fight!
Even so, after five days, the two could no longer endure it. In their final encounter, both were determined to settle the score, and they fought for a full day and night. Now, finally... they both collapsed.
Of course, Sig didn't think that Ace had reached Jinbe's level.
Sig admitted that he had underestimated Ace's mastery of the Flame Fruit, but in a fair comparison, Jinbe was definitely stronger.
After all...
As Fish-Man Race, their greatest strength lies in naval warfare, but now that Jinbe has taken the initiative to fight Ace on land, he has already reduced his strength by 30%!
Just then, Sig suddenly looked towards the horizon and whispered, "They're here..."
"Hmm? Big brother, what's wrong?" Weevil leaned closer and asked, puzzled.
"The Old Man has finally arrived. Let's hide for a bit," Sig said casually.
There's no need to hide to the point of "not being discovered." Sig isn't planning to ambush Whitebeard; he just needs to stay a little distance so that Whitebeard's attention isn't initially focused on him.
That is to say...
Let's "sell" Ace first, then send the letter!
Although Jack and Weevil didn't understand what Sig meant, since their older brother had spoken, they immediately followed suit, and the three of them... went to relieve themselves together.
"As expected of the eldest brother, so far away and..."
"Shut up!"
On the other side, Whitebeard had already walked towards the lying Ace, but Ace had somehow managed to stand up again. He used a Flame Meteor attack, Elementalization and quickly circling behind Ace, but... he was immediately sent flying by a punch from Whitebeard!
This fighting style, which utilizes Logia Devil Fruit abilities to move quickly and strike unexpectedly at the opponent's face, made Whitebeard even more ruthless.
Even so, Ace showed no sign of giving up.
However, he was still too inexperienced at this time and was no match for Whitebeard. He was repeatedly sent flying by Whitebeard's blows.
In the end... Whitebeard uttered that famous line.
"It would be such a waste to die now. If you haven't had enough fun, then carry my name and roam freely across this vast ocean... Be my son!"
Whitebeard extended his hand to Ace.
"How can we tolerate this? Let's take him down!" Jack urged without hesitation.
Well, the main reason is that Jack is always arguing with Weevil, so when he saw the Whitebeard that "looked a lot like Weevil," he naturally felt a bit hostile— Jack probably imagined Weevil saying to him, "I'm your daddy"...
Sig could tell that Ace was quite emotionally affected, after all, the meaning of the word "father" was very complicated for Ace.
But the next moment, Ace jumped up—how could he be subdued so easily?
But he was completely knocked unconscious before he could even touch Whitebeard's knee.
At the same time, Whitebeard, with the same expression as the Easter Island statue, looked at Sig beside him.
Moreover, there were two "big pillars" beside Sig. Jack had a "what are you looking at?" expression on his face, while Weevil looked at the Whitebeard who looked a lot like himself with curiosity...
In his Fish-Man form, Sig, who is 3.5 meters tall, barely reaches the waists of his two Little Brother —thanks in large part to their short legs.
"Kid, what are you doing here?" The Whitebeard looked at Sig and immediately gave him a disapproving look.
"Captain Edward, I'm here to deliver a message for my Captain," Sig said, already taking out a letter he had prepared beforehand.
Whitebeard casually took the letter. For someone over six meters tall, the letter looked rather tiny in comparison. However, Whitebeard clearly didn't intend to open it; instead...
"A letter? Shanks, you brat, if you have something to say, come and say it to me yourself!" Whitebeard said, somewhat annoyed, and tore the letter up.
Sig had now realized that in the original timeline, Shanks should have been the one to come to Whitebeard to discuss this matter!
Otherwise, it's impossible that after the letter was torn up three years ago, they would have sent someone to deliver it again so enthusiastically during the Blackbeard incident...
It's just that Sig is here now, and Sig is only suitable for delivering messages to Whitebeard, so...
"Ah... wrong one, that's a playlist. This is the letter." Sig said, taking out another letter.
Whitebeard:...
"Old Man, that hurts me... Am I less important here than our Captain?" Sig smiled and handed over the second letter.
"It's been years, kid... you've gotten even more arrogant." Whitebeard said, staring at Sig.
However, the feeling Sig gave Whitebeard at this time was indeed very different from that of a few years ago!
"Not at all, everyone says I've become much more mature over the years," Sig said, offering a polite remark that no one believed.
Putting aside what happened when you were "Shiryu," the reason you disappeared was because you attacked Garp, wasn't it?
"You've already met little William?" Whitebeard was clearly already aware of the news.
At this time, Whitey Bay's ship was not traveling with the Moby Dick, but Sig noticed Blackbeard, who had already returned to the Moby Dick!
Seeing that Whitebeard, though not taking the letter again, was talking about people close to both sides, Sig replied, "I've met him... What a rascal, clearly spoiled. He needs to be kept in check."
It sounds like a complaint, but it actually acknowledges Whitebeard's affection for young William and even recognizes his guardianship.
Upon hearing this, Whitebeard gave him a "you're smart" look, but said disdainfully, "Tsk tsk, someone who's been missing for so long dares to say such things..."
Whitebeard then asked with a grim expression, "I've heard that there have suddenly been many New Life in Charlotte's pirate crew... born with special abilities... Do you know why?"
Judging from Whitebeard's expression, he didn't really want to know the reason. After all, the reason... wasn't it obvious?
"That's probably why my Captain went to the Whole Cake Island, but didn't dare send me..." Sig casually acquiesced.
Whitebeard:...