The Final Discussion

After leaving the Grand Line, Kizaru returned to the temporary base in the East Blue.

While Kizaru was away, Danzo, as his uncle, had been overseeing the Ninja Expeditionary Force's affairs in the East Blue.

The moment he heard Kizaru had returned, Danzo set aside what he was doing and went to find him.

"How did it go?" The room's doors were tightly shut, and only Danzo and Kizaru were inside. Kizaru sat alone on the sofa at the head of the room, while Danzo sat to his left.

Before Kizaru left, he had spoken with Danzo. Danzo knew his nephew had gone to the Grand Line to win over pirate forces and cause trouble for the Marines and the World Government.

"It went very well!" Kizaru leisurely lit a cigarette, then said with a smile.

Danzo's interest was immediately piqued. He looked at Kizaru expectantly.

Kizaru took a deep breath and slowly exhaled before explaining the details. First, he told Danzo about his deal with Whitebeard.

"How strong is this Whitebeard?" Danzo was very interested in the man Kizaru had described as one of the Four Emperors of the sea and the world's strongest man.

"That guy's already old. All the old injuries he picked up in his youth have left him as frail as a candle flickering in the wind," Kizaru said honestly.

Danzo looked both moved and disappointed.

As someone who was also beginning to decline, Danzo could especially understand the helplessness that came from being worn down by time.

"In that case, can he and his pirate crew really cause trouble for the Marines?" Danzo asked doubtfully.

"They can!" Kizaru said with certainty. "Whitebeard can't keep fighting for long anymore, but he can still unleash his full power in a short burst."

"Besides, his forces are