Whitebeard refused, saying, "Impossible, Golden Lion. Don't waste your breath. I'm not going to save Roger with you. Roger has his path, and
Whitebeard refused, saying, "Impossible, Golden Lion. Don't waste your breath. I'm not going to save Roger with you. Roger has his path, and we have ours. So, Golden Lion, you should give up that idea."
Golden Lion roared, "Whitebeard, you've disappointed me. If you don't go, I'll go alone. Even if it's just me, I'll bring Roger out. If I can't bring him out, I'll kill him myself."
Golden Lion turned to leave, but before he left, he looked at Akira Stone.
"Kid, you can block my attacks. You're not simple. What's your name?"
"Hiss!"
Golden Lion's question surprised the Whitebeard Pirates. It meant Golden Lion recognized Akira Stone. Golden Lion was one of the three legendary pirates. How many pirates could catch his eye? For a ten-year-old to be praised and asked his name was unbelievable.
But it was happening.
Akira Stone was surprised, but he answered, "Akira Stone, Edward Stone Akira."
"Edward Stone Akira?"
Golden Lion looked at Akira Stone, then said to Whitebeard, "I didn't expect you to give your name to this kid."
Whitebeard said, "Because he's my son."
Golden Lion snorted, then said to Akira Stone, "Akira Stone, I'll remember your name. I hope to hear your name on the sea."
Golden Lion turned and left, without hesitation, taking his ship.
Akira Stone watched Golden Lion leave, thinking, "Even if I become famous, I don't know if we'll meet again."
He knew Golden Lion would be imprisoned in Impel Down. After escaping Impel Down, he wouldn't show himself for many years. He knew that with his legs cut off, many would want to cause him trouble.
After Golden Lion left, the Whitebeard Pirates looked at Akira Stone. He felt uncomfortable under their stares.
"Why are you looking at me like that?"
The Whitebeard Pirates didn't speak. Whitebeard frowned, asking, "Little Akira, what was that with your sword? Why did it change like that?"
Zanpakutō were unique to the Bleach world. Weapons in the pirate world were just weapons. The World Government hadn't created weapons that could eat Devil Fruits, so they were surprised by Akira Stone's sword.
Marco asked, surprised, "Did your sword eat a Devil Fruit?"
Akira Stone scratched his head. He didn't know how to explain. Zanpakutō didn't belong in this world. Should he tell them the whole story? He shook his head. It was his biggest secret. He couldn't tell anyone.
Akira Stone said, "I don't know. I just know the sword is special. It has many forms, but I haven't figured it out. I need more time to master it. I don't think it ate a Devil Fruit, because it's not afraid of seawater."
Unable to explain the Death Scythe's origin, Akira Stone had to make something up. The Whitebeard Pirates believed him. They thought Akira Stone wouldn't lie to them.
Whitebeard said, "It's a magical sword. No wonder you treasure it. That form blocked Golden Lion's attacks and attacked back. I've never seen such a powerful sword."
Whitebeard knew Akira Stone was able to fight Golden Lion because of Senbonzakura's Bankai. Otherwise, Golden Lion could easily defeat him.
Akira Stone smiled, not saying anything. The Whitebeard Pirates were surprised by one Zanpakutō. What would they think when they saw all the Zanpakutō? He was looking forward to it.
Whitebeard didn't ask more about Akira Stone's Zanpakutō. He looked in the direction Golden Lion left, frowning, sighing, "A storm is coming!"
Akira Stone went to Whitebeard, asking, "Pops, do you think Golden Lion can save Roger?"
"Impossible."
Whitebeard answered, "Golden Lion is strong, but there are strong people in the Marines. He can't save Roger alone. More importantly, even if he wants to save Roger, does Roger want to be saved?"
Akira Stone was silent. He knew Roger's plan. Roger wanted to start a new era with his death. Golden Lion wouldn't see Roger. Even if he did, Roger wouldn't leave with him. Roger wanted to die gloriously, with value.
Akira Stone sighed, "Pops, did Uncle Roger want to die?"
Whitebeard looked at Akira Stone, surprised. He didn't expect Akira Stone to think of that. He nodded, saying, "Yes. The Marines chased him for so long. Could they ever catch him? If Roger didn't turn himself in, those Marine trash couldn't catch him."
Akira Stone said to Whitebeard, "Uncle Roger taught me for three days. He's my teacher. I want to see him before he dies. Can I?"
Whitebeard looked at Akira Stone, surprised, saying, "You want to see Roger off? It's impossible. The Marines will be watching Roger. You can't see him. Like Golden Lion, if he could see Roger, he wouldn't have come to me."
Akira Stone said, "We can't see Uncle Roger in the Marine prison. But the Marines caught the Pirate King. To show their power, they'll have a public execution."
Whitebeard exclaimed, "You want to see Roger at the execution?" He didn't expect Akira Stone to be so bold. It would be dangerous at the public execution.
Akira Stone said, "Executing the Pirate King is a big event for the Marines. They'll promote it. They won't stop pirates from coming. They want more people to know. It's a warning to all pirates. Even the Pirate King will be executed by them."
Whitebeard frowned, then shook his head, saying, "No. You're right, but no. I don't know if the Marines will have a public execution. Even if they do, it'll be dangerous. I can't let you go."
Akira Stone said, "Pops, you think too highly of me. I'm a nobody. Who knows me besides you? The Marines won't make things difficult for a kid."
"Still, no."
Akira Stone was reasonable, but Whitebeard shook his head. Akira Stone had been on his ship for two years. He had different feelings for his youngest son. The others were adults when they joined. Akira Stone joined when he was young. He had grown attached to him, treating him like a son. He couldn't let Akira Stone take any risks.
Akira Stone said, frustrated, "Pops, you're too careful. It's not like you."
Whitebeard laughed, saying, "I'm not like that, but I have to be careful with you. Stay here. Unless you get my approval, I won't let you leave alone, guhaharara."
What could Akira Stone do against Whitebeard? He could only obey.
Akira Stone didn't give up his plan. He wanted to watch Roger's execution and had something important to do. He had a reason to go, but he kept it to himself.
Akira Stone thought he had kept it a secret, but Whitebeard saw through him. He knew Akira Stone wouldn't give up easily. Whitebeard admired him. Akira Stone was like him when he was young, stubborn.
"Akira Stone, it's not that I won't let you go. It's important. If the Marines have a public execution, it'll be dangerous. I don't believe things will be peaceful with you there."
Whitebeard knew Akira Stone was someone who liked trouble. If he went, something unexpected would happen. That was what Whitebeard feared.
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