Several Den Den Mushi rang with calls from the captains under his command.
"Click!"
"Pops, are we going to war?"
"Hahahaha! My blade's been itching for blood!"
"Don't forget to bring us along!"
"Take out that nuisance Admiral Kizaru first!"
The Den Den Mushi clamored away, each caller more excited than the last.
"All of you stay put at home!"
Whitebeard cut off the calls with a dark expression.
"Sigh!"
Life was hard, and the old man sighed.
He, Edward Newgate, had fought all his life and ended up covered in injuries and ailments. Now, he only wanted to live a peaceful, stable life with his sons.
The best option now was to drive the Beasts Pirates out of Hachinosu, then wait for this uproar to gradually die down.
Once there was no more excitement to watch, the crowds would disperse.
But he was Whitebeard!
Even in the filthy world of pirates, honor mattered. His sons had eaten their food and accepted their gifts. As their father, it was one thing not to thank them, but how could he have the gall to drive them away?
Besides, they had come all this way out of concern for their little brother Ace's safety, just to see how things stood. There was nothing wrong with that.
Even if that brat Good really did harbor ill intentions, Whitebeard would have to wait until he revealed them before taking action.
Whitebeard frowned in thought.
Driving Good away was definitely out of the question.
Wait!
Then what if I leave?
Whitebeard looked around.
"Where's Marco?"
"Marco's showing Brother Good around the island."
Marco had been so happy the night before that he had barely slept. He had sought Good out first thing that morning and volunteered to be his guide.
Entertaining a fan was his