Aokiji's expression was displeased, but he was indeed the loser, not having the qualifications to say anything. So, he laboriously used his ability to create an ice prosthetic on his severed left leg, preventing himself from falling down.
As the saying goes, people with different paths can't make plans together. Since he couldn't get through to him, Aokiji didn't plan to say anything more. He turned around to prepare to leave. Although he had been defeated, that didn't mean that he didn't have any strength left. Leaving here wasn't a problem.
However, just when Aokiji was preparing to leave, suddenly the sound of clapping rang out. This sound rang out suddenly, making both Akainu and Aokiji jump in surprise. They had been fighting until now, but they hadn't noticed that there was anyone around.
"Who?"
Akainu and Aokiji suddenly turned their heads, looking over fiercely. They saw a tall, slender man, carrying a long sword, and being quite handsome, slowly walking towards them from not far away.
"It's you, Death God."
Seeing the person who had come, Akainu and Aokiji's pupils both shrank, exclaiming at the same time, revealing looks of shock in their eyes, because they had never expected that Akira would actually appear here.
Akira walked to the opposite of Akainu and Aokiji with a calm expression, looking at them, and said, "Akainu, Aokiji, I didn't expect that we would meet again so quickly."
"How did you appear here?" Aokiji asked.
Akira shrugged, and said, "If I said it was a coincidence, would you believe it?"
Of course they wouldn't. Akainu and Aokiji naturally wouldn't believe it. The two of them were staring warily at Akira. Even when the two of them were at their peak, they might not be able to take down Akira. Now that the two of them had fought until they were exhausted, facing Akira, who was at his peak, they were naturally at an absolute disadvantage.
Akira said, "Akainu, Aokiji, you should be very clear about the current situation. You could say that your lives are completely in my hands."
Akainu shouted angrily, "Arrogant and conceited. You're still far from being able to kill us."
Akainu and Aokiji exchanged a look, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes. They weren't ordinary people. Now that they had reached a critical moment of life and death, they could naturally abandon their previous grudges, and jointly face the enemy.
"Being able to resolve two Navy admirals in one fell swoop here can also be considered to be avenging the brothers who died in our Whitebeard Pirates." Killing intent was fully revealed in Akira's eyes. His right hand also gripped the hilt of the Death God Blade, showing that he was preparing to unsheathe it.
But just when Akira was preparing to draw his sword and take action, suddenly the seriously injured Aokiji roared loudly, shouting at Akira, "Wait."
"Hmm?"
Akira's movements stopped, looking at Aokiji strangely, and asked, "What? Do you still have something to say?"
Aokiji looked at Akira, and said, "I think we can talk."
"Talk?"
Akira suddenly sneered, "Talk about what? What can the Navy and pirates talk about? Why didn't you ever think about talking to us in Marineford? You want to talk now. Do you think I'll believe you?"
Aokiji said confidently, "You will, because it's beneficial for you."
Hearing these words, Akira was really somewhat curious. It wasn't that he suspected that Aokiji was talking nonsense to buy time. It was just that with Akainu and Aokiji's injuries, they wouldn't be able to recover for several days.
So, there was no need to worry about them buying time. He was just curious about what Aokiji wanted to say. After all, this was completely a situation where they were certain to be killed.
Aokiji said, "You don't need to worry. Even if we send out the message now, it will be too late for the Navy to come over. So, I sincerely want to talk to you."
Not only was Akira surprised, but even Akainu frowned, looking at Aokiji, his eyes full of dissatisfaction. In his opinion, Akira was a pirate, and they were the Navy.
What was there to talk about between the two sides? The reason why Akira wanted to kill them was the same as the reason why he wanted to kill Akira.
Akira put down the hand gripping the sword hilt, standing in place, and asked Aokiji, "I'm really a bit curious. Speak. What words do you have that can make me dismiss the idea of taking action against you?"
Aokiji said, "It's true that both Sakazuki and I have suffered serious injuries. But if you really want to kill us, what do you think the result will be if we risk our lives?"
Akira raised an eyebrow. This was really not easy to answer. He thought about it, but deliberately revealed a look of disdain, and said, "With your current appearance, you don't have the qualifications to risk your lives with me at all."
Aokiji said, "Whether we have the qualifications or not, you and I both know in our hearts. I won't exaggerate. If we risk our lives with you, the final result might be that you kill the two of us. But there's one thing that you have to admit, which is that you will definitely be seriously injured under the circumstances of the two of us risking our lives."
Hearing these words, Akira didn't refute this time. Indeed, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Don't look at Akainu and Aokiji being so seriously injured. But if they really had to risk their lives, they could really seriously injure him.
This could be seen by referring to the situation during the Summit War. The seriously injured Whitebeard had still beaten the Navy and the Blackbeard Pirates to the point where they didn't want to continue. Although Akainu and Aokiji couldn't compare to Whitebeard, it would be hard to say if the two of them joined hands.
However, Akira naturally wouldn't be bluffed. He said in a cold voice, "So what? Moreover, even if I want to kill you, I don't necessarily have to do it myself. There are many people in my Whitebeard Pirates. As long as I'm not afraid of losses, killing you is as easy as turning my hand."
"There's no need to say these kinds of words anymore. Everyone is very clear about what the Whitebeard Pirates' situation is now. How many people do you still have by your side? Moreover, are you really willing to have them be buried with us?" Aokiji revealed a sneer, and said.
Akira's expression changed. This Aokiji was really frighteningly calm. Under these circumstances, he could actually clearly see through his reality. He indeed didn't have many people by his side now. He really wouldn't be willing to have these people be buried with Akainu and Aokiji. However, he naturally wouldn't admit this kind of reality.
He shrugged, and said, "As expected of Admiral Aokiji. You're very right. I'm reluctant to have my people risk their lives with you. However, if I take action personally, even if there's a possibility of being injured, as long as I can kill you, all of this will be worth it."
"It's not worth it, it's completely not worth it."
Aokiji shook his head, and said, "It would naturally be worth it if it was at other times. But it's different now. Now is when your Whitebeard Pirates and the Blackbeard Pirates are competing. I know that your Whitebeard Pirates are already at an absolute disadvantage. If you, as the leader, are seriously injured at this time, I don't think that your Whitebeard Pirates will have the ability to compete with the Blackbeard Pirates anymore. The position of Yonko will be handed over with both hands. I think this is definitely a result that you can't accept, right? After all, your words have already been released. You can't take them back even if you want to."
What Aokiji was saying was naturally the words that Akira had had Marco and the others release before, that he was going to inherit Whitebeard's position of Yonko. If Akira was really seriously injured here, it would definitely be a heavy blow to the Whitebeard Pirates. Even if they carried the prestige of killing two Navy admirals at that time, this point wouldn't scare the crazy pirates in the New World. Especially the Blackbeard Pirates, who would seize the opportunity, and break through the Whitebeard Pirates in one fell swoop.
"Amazing, amazing, truly amazing."
Akira's expression was constantly changing. After a while, he suddenly started clapping, looking at Aokiji admiringly, and said, "To tell the truth, I had really underestimated you Navy admirals before. That's right, being able to reach this position relies on more than just strength. Aokiji, it seems that you have a very thorough understanding of the current situation."
Aokiji said, "The pirates of the New World will always be the Navy's enemies. Only by knowing ourselves and knowing our enemies can we better cope."
Akira nodded, but his expression turned cold again, and said, "But you've said so much, it's nothing more than wanting to force me to leave, letting you go. But I have to tell you that you're thinking too much. I will definitely not let you go today."
"I guessed that you would say that. We have exchanged blows a few times after all. I have some understanding of what kind of person you are. Once you go crazy, you won't care about anything."
Aokiji, however, wasn't scared by Akira. Instead, he continued, "But you're the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates now, not the lone wolf you were before. What you need to consider isn't just your own pleasure, but also your subordinates."
"Hehe, interesting. A Navy admiral is actually persuading a pirate captain. If this were to spread, no one would believe it."
Akira looked at Aokiji, and suddenly laughed loudly, his expression also being very strange.
Facing Akira's laughter, which had a mocking tone, Aokiji didn't even have a change in expression, still being very calm.
Akira shook his head, and said, "Aokiji, you've really made me recognize you again today. To tell the truth, if it wasn't because our positions were opposed, I would really be willing to make you a friend."
These were Akira's true thoughts. When he had watched One Piece before, among the Navy's three admirals, he had been more optimistic about Aokiji. Although they had exchanged blows countless times, as an enemy, he still admired Aokiji. And now, he admired him even more.
But similarly, his killing intent towards Aokiji had also reached an unprecedented level, because for him, this kind of person was undoubtedly a very terrifying opponent. If he wasn't a friend, then he could only be an enemy. He had never been soft-hearted towards enemies.
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