"You really are honest. There aren't many people as honest as you these days." Shin put on an exaggerated expression.
Void laughed. "Not at all. There's no point in beating around the bush over some things. You should understand what I mean. All right, down to business... Marine Headquarters won't pursue the matter of you killing a Celestial Dragon, but you can't go to Mary Geoise."
"Oh? The Navy that prides itself on justice is negotiating terms with a pirate? Shouldn't it be your duty to arrest criminals?" Shin asked with a light chuckle.
Void snorted. "Cut the pointless talk. Even if we're arresting criminals, we have to act within the limits of our strength. Besides, from the moment you killed that Celestial Dragon, you ceased to be a pirate. You'll be classified as a terrorist. In any case, what do you think of my proposal... Will you consider it?" Shin shrugged. "It sounds like a good proposal, but sorry, I have something to do in Mary Geoise. I'm afraid I can't do as you wish."
"Is that so?" Void lowered his gaze slightly. "That makes things difficult. Do you have a grudge against the Celestial Dragons?"
"No grudge. In fact, my trip to Mary Geoise has nothing to do with the Celestial Dragons. As for that unlucky fellow, all I can say is that his luck was just too good."
"Is that so? I can help you apply for permission to enter Mary Geoise. In my capacity as Fleet Admiral, that won't be a problem. How about it? Let's talk."
"Fleet Admiral Void." Akainu spoke from the side. "Is it really appropriate to negotiate with someone so heinous? And what you just said already amounts to betraying the Government."
"Shut up!" Before Void could speak, Warring States Period berated