Marco asked, "By the way, Akira Stone, you said you were going to make a big scene, and also find the Roger Pirates. How do you know they'll
Marco asked, "By the way, Akira Stone, you said you were going to make a big scene, and also find the Roger Pirates. How do you know they'll come? And even if they come, they'll hide. How will you find them?"
Akira Stone laughed, "We don't need to think about whether they'll come. I told you before. Think about it. Even I, a half-disciple who was only taught by Uncle Roger for three days, came. They followed Uncle Roger for so long. Won't they come to see him off one last time?"
"True," Marco nodded in agreement. He would definitely come without hesitation.
Akira Stone said, "As for how to find them, I haven't figured it out, but it shouldn't be too hard."
"Shouldn't?" Marco was skeptical.
Akira Stone said, "Stop talking. Take me back to heal."
Marco hesitated, "But the town is full of Marines. Won't you attract attention like this?"
Akira Stone rolled his eyes, and said, "Secretly. Can't we sneak in? Do you want me to heal by the sea?"
Marco chuckled, then carried Akira Stone on his back and headed for Loguetown.
Akira Stone's injuries weren't too serious. The worst was the cut on his right shoulder, but Hawkeye didn't use his full strength, and Akira Stone blocked some of it. Although the wound was deep, it wasn't a big deal. He was back to normal in two days.
Akira Stone's reason for wanting to make a big scene on the day of the public execution wasn't simple. He told Marco and Hawkeye it was to surprise the Navy, but part of it was for himself. After he unlocked Zangetsu's Shikai with Hawkeye's Black Sword, the conditions for Zangetsu's Bankai appeared.
The system said that as the strongest Zanpakutō, the unlocking conditions were harsh. It needed the blood of the strongest people from the black and white paths: the 'Pirate King' and the 'Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral'.
The conditions were extremely harsh. Only one 'Pirate King' had been born in hundreds of years, Roger. Decades passed without another Pirate King after Roger died. If Akira Stone wanted the 'Pirate King's' blood, he had no choice but to get it from Roger. But Roger was about to be executed. He would only have the chance to touch Roger at the execution. There would be no other chance now or in the future. Akira Stone had no choice.
Besides the 'Pirate King's' blood, the Marine Headquarters Fleet Admiral's blood was also difficult. The Fleet Admiral was the Navy's highest leader. Even in the original story's Marineford War, Sengoku participated, but he wasn't injured. The current Fleet Admiral was Kong. Getting Kong's blood or future Fleet Admiral Sengoku's blood wouldn't be easier than getting Roger's blood.
But even if it was hard, Akira Stone wouldn't give up. He would take a gamble, join the Roger Pirates and other pirates, cause chaos at the execution, and get Roger's blood and Kong's blood.
Of course, Akira Stone also wanted to retrieve Roger's body. Roger was his half-teacher. He helped him a lot. If he could bury him properly, it would repay Roger. He repaid kindness. For all those reasons, he would ignore the danger and take a gamble.
"Akira Stone, I found them."
While Akira Stone was reviewing his battle with Hawkeye, Marco suddenly burst in, excited.
Hearing Marco's words, Akira Stone was excited, and asked, "You really found them?"
Marco nodded, "Yeah. They're hiding in the west of town."
Akira Stone was energized. For the past two days, besides healing, he had Marco searching for members of the Roger Pirates. It would be hard to find the others, so he had Marco focus on two people: Shanks and Buggy.
Shanks and Buggy were just apprentice crew members on Roger's ship. They weren't famous, so they could enter Loguetown openly. The other official members of the Roger Pirates wouldn't show themselves. Even if they came, they would hide. They only needed to show their support.
"Let's go find them," Akira Stone said, standing up.
Marco asked, puzzled, "Can those two really find the other Roger Pirates for us?"
Akira Stone said, "They're members of the Roger Pirates. Even if they're not official members, they know the Roger Pirates better than we do. With them, it'll be easier to find the Roger Pirates."
Marco led Akira Stone to the west of town. Shanks and Buggy were hiding there. They knew their identities, so they wouldn't show themselves before the execution.
The two quickly arrived in the west of town. Under Marco's guidance, they quickly found Shanks and Buggy. The two were hiding, discussing something.
"Shanks, Buggy!"
Shanks and Buggy tensed, looking towards the voice. They were tense. They were so nervous when they heard their names.
"Who is it?" Buggy exclaimed.
"It's me."
Akira Stone and Marco slowly walked into Shanks and Buggy's view. Shanks and Buggy didn't recognize Akira Stone, but they recognized Marco.
Shanks looked at them, puzzled, "Marco? And you're Akira Stone?"
Akira Stone had changed since they last met, but he was still recognizable. Plus, Marco was with him. It wasn't hard for Shanks to recognize him.
Akira Stone smiled, "That's right. Shanks, long time no see."
Shanks smiled, saying, "It really is you, Akira Stone. What are you doing in Loguetown? Why would Whitebeard let you come?"
Seeing only Akira Stone and Marco, Shanks guessed. He didn't think Whitebeard came. Akira Stone and Marco must have sneaked off. If Whitebeard came, the Navy would have known. Whitebeard was as famous as Roger.
Akira Stone smiled, "I'm here to see Uncle Roger off, like you. Why are there only two of you? Where are Rayleigh and the others?"
Shanks shook his head, "I don't know. Since the captain disbanded the crew, I haven't seen anyone besides Buggy."
Akira Stone's expression became serious. He looked at Shanks, saying, "I see. Shanks, I have a crazy idea. Do you dare to do it with me?"
Shanks was stunned. He looked at Akira Stone's serious face, not understanding what he wanted to do.
"Akira Stone, what are you saying? What plan?"
Akira Stone smiled crazily, "A plan to storm the execution ground."
"Hiss!"
Shanks and Buggy gasped, looking at Akira Stone, asking, "You want to save the captain?"
Akira Stone said, "No. You're Uncle Roger's crew. You know his condition better than I do. Even if we could save Uncle Roger, he wouldn't live. Besides, Uncle Roger wouldn't let us do that."
Buggy asked, "Then what do you want to say?"
Akira Stone said, "I'm planning to make a big scene when Uncle Roger's execution ends. We can't save Uncle Roger, but we can take his body, so he won't be insulted by the Navy after death. I think it's the last thing we can do for him. What do you say, Shanks? Are you willing to make a big scene with me?"
"You're a madman."
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