400 Wanokuni People 02

"What? Ace is dead? How...?" 

Some people shouted, but Tama was stunned, frozen in place.

"Why? I don't believe it. He said he'd come back. He promised to rescue Wanokuni. He promised me!" Tama cried, tears streaming down her face.

Tama couldn't accept this cruel fact. She kept crying, tears falling like rain. Whitebeard was deeply moved by her distress. He knelt down beside her, his heart heavy with sorrow.

Whitebeard knelt down and gently hugged Tama. "Tama, Ace was like a son to me. I cherished him deeply. But no matter what, this is the reality we face. You've grown up now, and you need to be strong. Going after Ace wouldn't be the right path for you"

"I understand your sorrow. But right now, the priority is to help this country recover. You made a promise with Ace, and you should fulfill your part. I'll fulfill his promise in his place," Whitebeard said reassuringly.

Tama felt comforted by Whitebeard's words. Her mood began to calm, and she wiped away her tears. "You're right. I need to be strong. I can't cry or brother Ace will not like Tama anymore" 

Tama was eager to help in any way she could. Whitebeard thought for a moment before replying, "In that case, you can guide us. You're more familiar with the area than we are, and we could use your knowledge of the roads."

"Okay!" 

Tama agreed eagerly, and Whitebeard nodded in satisfaction.

"Alright, do you want to see that ship with me?" 

Whitebeard asked, lifting Tama onto his ship.

Facing strangers like Marco, Tama subconsciously hid behind Whitebeard's leg. Whitebeard smiled and reassured her, "They used to be Ace's brothers. Don't be afraid."

"H..Hello, Nice to meet you," Tama said, bowing to them immediately.

"Wow, what a cute kid!"

Several crew were immediately drawn to Tama and began playing with her. After Whitebeard dispersed the crowd, they returned to their cabins, eagerly awaiting good news from Whitebeard.

As the sky darkened, Whitebeard decided not to take immediate action. He planned to rest on the Moby Dick for the night and then officially enter Wanokuni the next day.

"Benjamin, tell the team behind us to move forward at full speed. We need to get to Wanokuni as quickly as possible to blockade and protect the people," Whitebeard instructed Benjamin.

"Got it," Benjamin nodded.

"Also, contact Momonosuke to see if they're on their way to Wanokuni. They should be gathering together," Whitebeard added.

"Well, I'll do it right away. Do you want me to contact Dragon?" 

Benjamin asked suddenly as he was leaving, considering if they needed the help of the Revolutionary Army.

"They probably know about this already. But we don't need their help at the moment, and reaching out now might expose our connection with the Revolutionary Army to the Marines and the World Government," 

Whitebeard shook his head and explained.

Benjamin quickly acknowledged. He hadn't considered this before. He left quickly to contact the relevant parties.

Now, only Whitebeard and Tama remained on the deck. Due to Whitebeard's relationship with Ace, Tama naturally trusted him.

Tama sat on the wooden railing next to the boat, with Whitebeard standing beside her. With no one else around, Tama felt comfortable asking whatever she wanted.

She started by asking some questions about Ace.

Then she started asking Whitebeard about Pirates.

"Whitebeard-sama, what exactly is a pirate? Aren't pirates supposed to be... well, pirates? Why are both Brother Ace and you pirates, yet so kind?" 

Tama inquired.

"Pirate is just a name, Tama. It's hard to generalize, especially in this chaotic era. Roger's words alone have created countless pirates, so you can imagine the level of chaos," 

"Some pirates want treasures, power, and status. Some want honor and prestige, while others simply want freedom" 

Whitebeard elaborating on the diverse motivations behind being a pirate.

After listening to Whitebeard's explanation, Tama grasped the concept a bit better, though not completely. She touched her head and asked, "So, there are both good and bad people among pirates, right?"

"Yes, there are good people and bad people in every group. You'll have to figure out the difference for yourself," Whitebeard nodded. Then, he smiled and gently stroked Tama's little head.

Tama enjoyed the comforting touch of Whitebeard's hand on her head. She felt safe and warm in his presence.

"Whitebeard-sama, why did you become a pirate?" Tama asked curiously.

"I wanted to be free on the sea, and I hoped people could live and work in peace. That's why I decided to do my best to protect my family," Whitebeard said, looking out at the distant sea.

Tama felt a surge of excitement hearing Whitebeard's description, finding the idea of being a pirate quite interesting. Tama immediately said: "I want to be a pirate too, can I be your crew member?"

"Guurarara, you're still too young," Whitebeard laughed.

Tama was a bit unconvinced and placed her hands on her hips. "Huh, don't look down on me! You said I've grown up, but now I'm too young? You're underestimating me as a potential crew member!" she retorted cutely

After saying her piece, Tama turned her head away from Whitebeard, but she still kept an eye on his reaction from the corner of her eye.

"Guurara." Faced with such a cute child, Whitebeard couldn't help but burst into laughter, forgetting to respond.

"What are you laughing at? Are you laughing at me?" Tama asked, feeling a bit unhappy.

"No, no, let's make a deal. If you guide us well in this war, I'll agree to your request," Whitebeard said, trying to be serious with her. He didn't want the child to feel bad about herself.

"Okay, it's a deal!" Tama cheered immediately.

...…..

On this evening, many people are on their way to Wanokuni. Among them are the Red Hair Pirates, Hawkeye and Perona, World Economic News President Morgans, Doflamingo with his family members, and Sand Crocodile.

Additionally, various Supernovas are en route, along with Whitebeard's Pirate Fleet. Notably, a key figure among them is the former Four Emperors, Big Mom.

After hearing the news of Whitebeard's war against Kaido, Big Mom rushed to Wanokuni without hesitation. Along the way, she fearlessly seized pirate ships associated with Kaido.

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TO BE CONTINUED

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