"Why wasn't Whitebeard following the script?" Seeing Whitebeard knock the blade away, Ryan fell into confusion. This seemed quite different from the Whitebeard he remembered.
But after thinking about it for a moment, Ryan understood why.
The Whitebeard Pirates' situation now was completely different from the Summit War. Back then, Whitebeard had needed to reassure everyone, and the battle had not yet begun, so he had not cared about such a minor injury.
But now it was entirely different. Under the pressure the Navy had placed on them, one misstep could mean the Whitebeard Pirates being wiped out here.
After all, this was not Marineford. Even if they wanted to flee, it would be difficult. Outside was the deep sea, ten thousand meters beneath the surface.
Running away was simply too hard. Aokiji's Freezing Fruit was no joke. As long as he broke the bubble coating around the ship, many of Whitebeard's Fruit users would be doomed. They did not have Fish-man blood, nor could they rely on Ship King Jack. If they were swept away by the deep-sea currents, they would surely die. Even Whitebeard would be no exception.
So Whitebeard could not afford to be injured again. Before defeating the Navy, he did not dare die. If he died, the Whitebeard Pirates would be finished.
Why?
Watching Whitebeard continue questioning him without killing him, Namur's eyes filled with confusion. He could not understand why Whitebeard would not kill him.
But since you won't kill me, I'll kill you!
Counting on Whitebeard not daring to kill him, Namur threw a punch at Whitebeard.
But the gap in strength between Whitebeard and him was simply too great, especially with Whitebeard having taken the Energy Steroid.
Whitebeard blocked Namur's attack with ease.
"Hm? Why is Namur's strength so weak?" Whitebeard sensed