Compromise

While his friends and Kizaru were fighting fiercely, Vlad was not idle. He knew that it was impossible to defeat Kizaru with just his comrades. Marco the phoenix and the dozen or so captains of the Whitebeard Pirates team have not been able to take down a seriously injured Akainu, and it is even less possible for their own partners to do so.

The most they can do is delay time, that's all. Once Kizaru makes up his mind to destroy the ship, there will be no chance. Perhaps only Enel can escape, so Vlad needs to do it now. The purpose is to let Kizaru retreat by himself before he decides to destroy the ship.

How to make Kizaru retreat on his own seems to be difficult to achieve. After all, he has no resistance now, and the strength of the crew is completely unable to stop him. However, such a situation is indeed possible!

As I have said before, whether we can continue sailing today depends on the phone bug in our hand. Of course, the only one who can make Kizaru shrink back is Gorosei on the other end of the phone. Kizaru is not Akainu, this man doesn't have such a strong desire to do justice.

"It's really too much! Gorosei,"

Vlad didn't look panicked at all. The more panicked he was at this time, the faster he would lead to destruction. Vlad understood this deeply, so he didn't panic at all. This was considered a gamble, just like what Blackbeard said. If you are afraid, you have already lost. Either live or be destroyed. There are only two choices for Vlad. What he has to do now is to work hard to tilt the result to live. He is not alone, there are friends behind him who believe in him.

"Have you broken our agreement like this?"

Vlad spoke.

"There is no such thing as fairness in the world, pirate, are you such a naive guy?"

The bearded Gorosei's tone was serious, without any emotion similar to pride. For these mature guys, Vlad's experience today was just something they were used to, and it was nothing to be proud of.

"You can get the same gains without paying any price. If it were you, what would you choose?"

"Is there still a choice?"

Vlad smiled and said, "Of course I chose the cost-free trade. If I had to choose the party with costs, wouldn't I be a big fool?"

"Then you, do you think we are fools?"

Gorosei asked.

"I'm afraid a fool can't reach the position of the Gorosei!"

Vlad replied.

"So, here's the answer!"

The bearded Gorosei said, "Since you understand everything, then accept your fate! Pirate, although you defeated the Golden Lion, I'm afraid you don't have the physical strength to resist Borsalino now!"

"Yes, Kizaru's timing is impeccable!"

Vlad smiled and had to say that the timing of Kizaru's arrival was really bad. He had lost his combat power and the ship was flying in the sky. It was really a terrible situation.

"So, our deal is naturally over!"

"But, Lord Gorosei,"

Vlad smiled, "I think our deal can continue!"

"Pirate, whatever chips you still have are useless now!"

The long-bearded Gorosei said, "Because we have already conquered the general!"

"That's not necessarily true!"

Vlad smiled, "Maybe I can make you change your mind!"

"..."

"If you have anything else to say, just say it as soon as possible! If you have any chips left, just show them!"

The Gorosei with long beards said, "That guy Borsalino is really stubborn!"

"Well, General Kizaru had a lot of fun!"

Vlad smiled, "As for the chips, there's nothing new!"

"Are you challenging my patience? Pirate?"

There was a hint of impatience in the bearded Gorosei's tone.

"Well, in terms of chips, my biggest chip right now is Senior Golden Lion!"

Vlad smiled, "I think the government also wants to get him. After all, he is the man who once gave the government a lot of shit!"

"Pirate, watch your tone!"

The bearded Gorosei said, "With Borsalino here, can you and the Golden Lion still escape? This bargaining chip has long been voided!"

"That's not necessarily true!"

Vlad said softly, "Whether General Kizaru will bring you a golden lion or a pile of ashes is up to me!"

"Then you are looking for death!"

The Gorosei with long beards were unmoved.

"Ha! Looking for death? I am saving myself now, Gorosei,"

Vlad said disdainfully, "Although I feel very sorry for Senior Golden Lion, there are still friends behind me, so I can't help it!"

"We don't care about the life or death of the Golden Lion!"

Gorosei said so.

"Are you kidding? Gorosei,"

Vlad said decisively, "I'm afraid you are very concerned about the life and death of Senior Golden Lion, right?"

"The only escapee from the prison that has been known as the inescapable since it was built. The legendary pirate who competed with Roger for supremacy twenty years ago."

Vlad said with certainty, "How can you be willing to let such a guy die like this? Are you kidding me, Gorosei, don't think I'm a fool!"

"It has been twenty-one years since the Great Pirate Age began. The number of pirates is increasing day by day, and the world situation is becoming increasingly corrupt. The government must be powerless to deal with this situation!"

"So, if at this time there is a legendary pirate who is also known as the strongest man in the world, Whitebeard, and is captured by the government, such news will be of great help to the civilians who have been harassed by pirates and have lost confidence in the government. What encouragement does it give to the participating countries who no longer believe in the government as they once did?"

"What kind of deterrent is it for those ambitious people who are determined to go to sea? You don't need me to explain this kind of morality to you, right? Gorosei,"

Vlad became more and more confident, "It's natural for you to know everything, right? Only a living golden lion can do such a thing, but a golden lion that has been burned to ashes cannot do it! Who would believe it?"

"Ah, We captured the golden lion, but we couldn't show the proof, poof!! Uhahahahaha!!"

Vlad laughed, "The whole world will laugh out loud!"

"..."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time,

"not enough,"

The Gorosei with long beards said, "The chips are not enough! One golden lion is not enough!"

"The golden lion is not enough, but you need to add me!"

Vlad said so.

"you?"

Gorosei was a little surprised.

"Of course, my goal is the Shichibukai. Being able to defeat the Golden Lion has proven my strength, right? What kind of deterrent is it for such a strong man to join the government? Such a simple reason does not require me to give other reason, right?"

Vlad said so.

"The Shichibukai need more than just combat power!"

Gorosei spoke slowly.

Vlad remained silent, but he already knew that the matter was already half done, and the Gorosei were no longer so determined.

"Of course I know that the Shichibukai need more than just combat power,"

Vlad said, "That's why I'm the more suitable one, Gorosei. Isn't it possible that the cp guy hasn't found out where I came from after so long?"

"My father is an excellent navy, so I have nothing against the navy!"

Vlad didn't lie. He really didn't have any bad feelings towards the Navy. Guys who just upheld justice. Didn't know how to hate it, except for the government.

"..."

No words were spoken on the other side.

"By the way, you should also know about the hatred between Charlotte Lingling and me, right?"

Vlad put the last straw on the camel's back.