Su Yu nodded firmly, then said something shocking:
"Yes, it will. And unless something unexpected happens, this rampaging era will open with your death, Whitebeard!"
Everyone was shocked by those words. Even Whitebeard, composed as he was, was startled.
After their shock came anger. It was easy to imagine how furious sons would feel when someone told them to their faces that their father would die. Their fury was so intense that they forgot Su Yu was a terrifying opponent whom even Pops could not beat.
We're grateful and respect you for restoring Pops to his prime, but you can't just spout nonsense! You've gone too far! It was only out of consideration for that favor that the hotheaded ones did not attack him outright.
Whitebeard himself, however, was not nearly so agitated. He knew someone like Su Yu would not talk nonsense. Looking at his sons' angry faces, he said sternly, "Calm down, you brats!"
Though reluctant, they obediently backed down when Pops spoke.
Having settled those restless brats, Whitebeard looked seriously at Su Yu and said:
"Mr. Su Yu, do you know the two people I mentioned?"
"Ah, of course. Fire Fist Ace and Blackbeard! They're both famous figures!"
Calling Ace famous was understandable, but Teach? Was he sure? Everyone around them looked baffled, though none of them said it aloud.
"Then why would you say that? Will I really die because of this?"
"Pops..."
Someone beside him tried to speak, but under Whitebeard's gaze, he obediently withdrew and shut his mouth.
"Heh, Ace went to kill Blackbeard. Those two are bound to fight when they meet. I'm sure Red-Haired just told you how dangerous Blackbeard is. Oh, right, Blackbeard came to my bar before, so we've met. Hmm, from what I could tell, he's probably a little