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"Finally he lost it, right? I'm talking about Shiki..."
On Sphinx Island, which had become Whitebeard's home where he spent most of his time instead of the sea, Rob was talking to Whitebeard, Newgate.
Since their battle years ago, the battle that almost sank Ring Hell Island now known as Hunters Island, the relationship between Rob and Newgate had become deep, as if they were old acquaintances, just like the relationship between Newgate and Roger... and to a lesser extent, Shiki as well.
"Apparently," Rob's response was clear and brief.
"Why didn't you kill him then? In my opinion, Shiki would be happy to die by your hands rather than rot in Impel Down or your central prison," sighed Whitebeard while drinking sake from the large vessel in his hand.
"I am merciful to the disabled and vulnerable. I am not a cold-blooded killer. In my opinion, mercy is also a kind of strength. When a person cannot even use their mind to think properly, it is better to keep them away from others so as not to harm them first, and to avoid hurting themselves. If he is not treated, there will be no trial," said Rob calmly.
This was true as a person of the 21st century, although he was not a saint, he had a sound intuition. And now, since he possessed the necessary factor that allowed him to make decisions as he wished, which was power, there was no problem keeping his most basic principles.
In addition, it was not difficult for him to control a powerful madman like the Golden Lion. It would be somewhat unfair to kill him after being pushed to madness. In any case, Shiki himself had suffered significant brain damage after being injured in the Larvas Archipelago War by the Steering Wheel...
After adding the Strong World arc volume and the constant mockery of Kaido throughout their reading of the volume, then the hatred and contempt of the whole world, and after the end of the arc, he was constantly attacked in the global forum... all this pushed Shiki to lose control and desire to uproot the East Blue from the map.
Rob's arrival and his feeling of threat in the situation of life and death removed his last obstacle towards madness...
"... And that's what happened."
"Sigh, the Golden Lion was truly foolish, but he didn't deserve this end," said Whitebeard.
"Anyway, I came to take your son to my rehabilitation center. If he's not treated properly, he'll become the next Shiki."
Whitebeard's eyes widened after hearing what Rob said. He certainly didn't want this to happen... unfortunately, he would see his son in a worse condition than the Golden Lion in the manga. What would his reaction be at that time? Only time would reveal the details.
"Of course, I'll be grateful for that, Rob." Whitebeard sighed with relief and expressed his agreement.
As Rob turned to leave after getting the child's father's approval, Whitebeard's voice was heard.
"I heard that your subordinate, World, was ambushed by Navy admirals. How is he doing?" Whitebeard asked...
Rob replied without turning around, "Oh, as for World, he's fine, no need to worry."
"As for Oden... did he finally-"
Suddenly, before Rob could finish his question, the bright screen of the art store covered the entire island of Sphinx.
Whitebeard's smile widened after seeing this familiar and anticipated event.
"This anime? Naruto? Gurararara! Great!"
...
After a small talk with Whitebeard, Rob took Whitebeard Jr., Edward Weevil, from his mother, the older version of his lover Stussy, and left with him through the instant transportation room in the art store.
After leaving him in Ohara with Stussy, whom he believed was his mother, Rob turned and left again, this time heading to Fish-Man Island, where he missed teasing a certain mermaid.
As for the first episode of Naruto Shippuden, he wasn't interested in it. Only those who haven't seen it before can truly enjoy it.
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In the Kingdom of Drum:
Inside the art store, Brynndi World, the legendary hunter ranked number 1, was lying on the medical bed.
"At last, some fun! Barorororo! Has Naruto really grown up~ I suddenly feel nostalgic."
World had already woken up from his coma a few days ago. But Kureha didn't allow him to leave the medical room until he fully recovered.
Kureha would come to him from time to time because she was busy treating the illness of Arashi's mother, which seemed to be a very complicated matter.
Anyway, after the setback, Brynndi World knew that his decision to join the Hunters Guild was the best decision he ever made in his life...
Even if the Admirals targeted him because of it.
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The New World, Wano Country:
The Moby Dick ship stopped in front of the official port of Kuri province.
Oden, who had just jumped off the ship, expected a large crowd of Kuri residents to welcome their Daimyo and future Shogun, but he was shocked to see only the wind dancing in the empty land.
"Wait-yoi~ It seems they no longer need you. Why don't you come back aboard the ship, Oden-san? We will leave silently as we came," said Marco from the ship, trying to hold back his tears, as were the other members of the Whitebeard Pirates, like Jozu and Vista.
Seeing this sad yet warm scene made Oden smile.
He hugged his wife, Whity Bay, who held their newborn son, Momonuske, tightly towards him before saying, "Thank you, my comrades, for the wonderful journey you have given me over these four years. I will never forget it. But now, it is time for me to take the position of the country's Shogun and fulfill my inherited role. It is time to open Wano Country and prepare for the coming prosperous era..."
"Wano Country will not break its promise. It is clear that I am the person who will fulfill that promise in this era."
Oden wiped away a happy tear before turning to look towards Kuri with his small family beside him.
"But they went to welcome Naruto's return instead of welcoming you, who have been away from them for more than Naruto... What promise are you talking about, Oden-san?"
Marco's words were like an arrow piercing Oden's heart at that moment.
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