Golden Lion Joins the Fight

"Do you hear yourself?"

Everyone on the battlefield froze. Had they heard that right? Golden Lion wanted Blackbeard as his right-hand man? A legendary pirate had traveled all this way to steal another man's son?

Never mind whether Golden Lion could keep someone as terrifyingly powerful as Blackbeard in line. Blackbeard was one of Whitebeard's favorite sons! Anyone could see that Whitebeard intended to make him the next captain of the Whitebeard Pirates. Given both his strength and his standing, Blackbeard had no reason to betray Whitebeard!

Though right now, the more pressing question was whether Golden Lion would survive Whitebeard's fury...

"Damn you, Shiki! You know what happens to people who try to take my family from me, don't you? Did you really think our old friendship meant you could do whatever you pleased?" Whitebeard was like a tiger driven mad. His eyes widened, and the look he gave Shiki was filled with murderous intent!

"Jahahaha! Don't get so worked up, Newgate! I came here in good faith!" Golden Lion might have been old and weakened, but his presence was every bit as imposing as Whitebeard's. Time could take his strength, but it could never take his spirit!

Most people felt fear when facing the strongest man in the world. Shiki was different. If anyone asked why, there was only one answer!

He was Golden Lion!

"Jahahaha! Hear me out first!" Facing the furious Whitebeard, Golden Lion finally revealed the plan he had spent a full ten minutes considering!

"I can't turn back the clock, and my life's nearly over. I'm not ready for that! I haven't fulfilled my dream! I need a powerful ally. I considered other people, but some weren't strong enough, while others were too unruly. After thinking it over, I decided Blackbeard was the best