246 I think we should cancel the previous agreement.

Whitebeard wants to use the colossal battleship, Sanjuan Wolf, for his own purposes.

After all, with such a huge body, this guy can do many things for him.

Unlike the other Blackbeard crew members, this man is a bit different, somewhat akin to Edward Weevil.

If he can make him stay, then he should be very loyal.

However, Sanjuan Wolf is currently too loyal to Blackbeard, and that's the reason why Whitebeard chooses not to kill him.

If Blackbeard is killed now, it might trigger fierce resistance from Sanjuan Wolf, making it impossible to regain his loyalty.

Therefore, Whitebeard patiently awaited an opportunity to figure out a solution.

"Teach, this guy's body is too huge; I'm afraid we won't be able to take him"

"Oyaji, don't worry. This guy can't swim in the sea, but we can use him as a carrier for warships"

"That makes sense," 

Whitebeard understood why this guy was referred to as a colossal battleship.

Later, following Whitebeard's request, Blackbeard issued an order to Sanjuan Wolf to ensure his compliance with Whitebeard's plan.

Whitebeard then instructed him to stay put, using him as evidence before proceeding with Blackbeard.

"In that case, you are ready to start your demonstration," Whitebeard said.

"Okay!" Blackbeard agreed.

Blackbeard walked up to Tesla and said to Whitebeard: "This is the man who has the Water film fruit.

Observing this, Marco whispered in Whitebeard's ear, "When we arrived, this man was fighting the Blackbeard Pirates, and Blackbeard was trying to take his fruit."

"Well, I know." Whitebeard nodded.

"I heard you're the king of this island, right?" 

Whitebeard approached Tesla and asked.

Tesla watched as Whitebeard approached him. Confronted by Whitebeard's towering figure, he remained speechless for a long moment.

"Whitebeard, the legendary Pirate King, is actually standing right in front of me!"

Tesla expressed his initial excitement but also harbored doubts about Whitebeard's behavior at this moment.

"He clearly defeated Blackbeard, why didn't he kill him? Instead, they're having such a friendly conversation" 

Tesla didn't comprehend Whitebeard's intentions, but a faint sense of unease lingered.

That's because Blackbeard had revealed his intentions earlier, trying to take away his fruit power.

Therefore, given the circumstances, Tesla found it hard not to think along those lines.

More importantly, Tesla doesn't believe that Whitebeard would resort to the same actions.

He held great admiration for Whitebeard. Before he could escape from certain death, it was Whitebeard who rescued him.

But now, 

Tesla remained silent. Whitebeard furrowed his brows slightly, planted the naginata into the ground, and a wave of majesty emanated from him.

"Why didn't you answer my question?" 

Whitebeard's voice startled Tesla, and he replied slowly, "I—I am indeed the king of the island. But this island has no owner; it is governed by several families."

"A king? Doesn't mean much, but that's not the point. I heard you possess a very rare Water Film Fruit. Can you part with it?" 

Whitebeard asked casually.

Upon hearing the last sentence, Tesla's heart shook violently, as if a heavy stone had been placed on it.

"As expected"

Tesla uttered with a sense of resignation. Faced with this outcome, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of despair, realizing the impermanence of the world.

The one who saved him just now is now about to take his life, and because the power of his own fruit, it's a bit too ironic.

"Anyway, I can't resist now. What do you want me to do?" 

Tesla replied in desperation.

"Gurarara, I, Whitebeard, am not a thief. If I want to obtain your fruit power, of course, I need your consent"

Whitebeard laughed heartily.

Tesla found it unbelievable. Even Marco didn't quite understand what Whitebeard meant. Was he planning to kill this person, or was he just trying to intimidate him?

Speaking of which, even though Marco had just met Tesla, he held great admiration for him.

Tesla claimed not to be the master of the island, merely adopting a kingly demeanor. However, the genuine concern he had shown for the island's residents was undeniable.

Given this, Marco also held great admiration for him. So, Marco resolved to act accordingly if Whitebeard really meant it.

If Whitebeard truly wants to kill Tesla, then Marco will certainly stand up against it.

"This Blackbeard, what on earth did you say to the old man? He wouldn't actually want to take his fruit"

Marco was worried in his heart.

"What are you talking about? What do you mean? Do you still need my consent to kill me?" Tesla asked suspiciously.

To ask about someone's willingness before killing them? Isn't that a joke? Who would willingly agree to let others take their own life?

At that moment, Blackbeard infused the power of darkness into the fruit. Smiling, he said to Whitebeard, "Oyaji, it's done. We're almost ready to begin."

"That's the situation, but this person doesn't seem to agree with us taking his fruit"

Whitebeard said, slightly troubled.

"Oyaji, what do you mean?" Blackbeard's face suddenly changed, a foreboding sense that things were not going well creep in.

"I think we should cancel the previous agreement. I believe your approach is correct, but there's no need to experiment" 

Whitebeard said.

Tesla felt an immediate sense of relief, though he still didn't understand why.

"Oyaji, what about me?" Blackbeard asked, his voice trembling.

"You? I promised Thatch that I must avenge him. You know, I said, Whitebeard is the same—how can I not keep my promise" 

Whitebeard said with a smile.

"Whitebeard! Damn it, you promised to spare my life!" 

Blackbeard suddenly shouted.

"Yes, I haven't forgotten."

"Then why?"

"But I recall my original words were more along the lines of considering sparing those around you. I never explicitly stated that I would spare you, and I've thought it over clearly"

Whitebeard interjected before Blackbeard could finish speaking.

"Whitebeard, you!"

Blackbeard's eyes widened. He hadn't anticipated Whitebeard playing this card against him, fueling Blackbeard's anger.

"I'm fighting with you!" 

Blackbeard also had no reservations at this time, focusing directly on himself and spreading out a dark matter.

The black matter resembled a black hole, steadily spreading towards the surroundings, absorbing everything in its path, including trees and other objects.

"Marco, take him out of here first" 

Whitebeard instructed Marco.

"Understood." Marco agreed, transforming into a phoenix and carrying Tesla into the sky. Leaving Whitebeard alone to kill Blackbeard!

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TO BE CONTINUED

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