"It's really worrisome."
Looking at the unconscious Teach on the ground, Marco rubbed his temples.
If a young person with ambition eats a fruit and discovers the ability to turn into a fly, they wouldn't be too happy.
But Teach, who is a good old guy without much ambition, reacted so intensely, which is quite strange.
I wonder if it's because he drank too much earlier...
Marco glanced at Teach's flushed cheeks.
That's probably the reason.
Anyway, it's best to take him back soon and let Dad and everyone else help guide him more.
"I sincerely apologize, King Neptune."
Marco lifted his head and apologetically looked at King Neptune.
The mess Teach caused earlier would take quite some time to repair in this hall.
"Compared to your kindness, this trivial matter is nothing."
Neptune shook his head indifferently.
"I also need to apologize."
Shano squatted on the ground, stretched out his hand to pat Blackbeard's arm, and sighed, "After all, this fruit was taken out by me. I didn't expect it would make Teach so uncomfortable."
"How can it be your fault, Brother Shano!"
Marco quickly waved his hand, "Teach initially had his eye on the Devil Fruit, and then I proactively sought it from you. It's not related to you at all, don't feel guilty!"
"Exactly! Teach was just talking nonsense earlier, don't take it to heart, Sir Shano!"
Namur also said, "In the end, it's this fool being too impatient. Marco clearly told him to ask Dad first before eating it."
The banquet had naturally reached its end.
Plus, a solution to Princess Shirahoshi's issue had been found, and after this incident, Marco and others were not planning to stay longer and were ready to leave while carrying Blackbeard out.
"Alright, it's getting late, we should be saying goodbye, King Neptune, thank you for your hospitality."
"What should have been a perfect banquet ended up with you all worrying about my daughter, my hospitality left something to be desired, I apologize for that."
Neptune nodded slightly, "Next time, should you have the opportunity, you're welcome to visit Dragon Palace City as my guest."
"Certainly."
Marco replied with a smile and looked at Shano, "Brother, the matter about owing you a favor still stands, and when you officially enter the New World, if you have time, feel free to visit us on our ship. We'll all have a joyful banquet together! The sooner, the better. Dad has wanted to meet you for a long time!"
"Certainly."
Shano nodded with a smile. He already exchanged phone numbers with Marco at the banquet earlier, so they could contact each other anytime.
His response was not just a polite formality.
Whitebeard's... No, encountering a legendary figure like Whitebeard, who stands at the peak of the world, is indeed a meeting worthwhile.
However.
What does the old man want to see him for?
If it's to test the skills of the next generation and have a spar, that would be good.
Shano is also curious about how much difference there is between himself and those who truly stand at the pinnacle of strength.
But if he has his eye on him and wants to take him as a son to substitute for Oden...
Then forget about it.
...
Shano and Neptune escorted the members of the White Team to the entrance of Dragon Palace City, waving goodbye.
As he watched the departing figures grow distant, Shano's gaze fell on Marco's shoulder.
Blackbeard was still in a state of unconsciousness.
This guy, whether he's truly abandoned his dreams of power and conquest, or plans to continue to hide and wait for the true Dark-Dark Fruit to appear...
According to common sense, after consuming a Devil Fruit, one cannot consume another.
But Blackbeard, due to the special nature of the Dark-Dark Fruit or his own unusual physique, could possess multiple Devil Fruit abilities simultaneously.
Thus, there remains the possibility in the future for him to obtain the Dark-Dark Fruit and expel the Fly-Fly Fruit.
Nonetheless, it's irrelevant.
Shano withdrew his gaze, letting out a cold laugh.
Earlier, he had distinctly felt Blackbeard's resentment and intent to kill, and eradicating threats is a good habit he's adhered to for years.
Blackbeard won't be the exception.
Since Marco extended an invitation, the next meeting will likely be on Whitebeard's ship.
Then.
Under Whitebeard's witness, perhaps he could use the tool purchased months ago to completely cut off Blackbeard's path.
Moreover...
Shano glanced at his system panel again.
A large stream of information was refreshed.
[You sacrificed Marco's glasses and received 2,700 points]
[You sacrificed Namur's dagger and received 1,200 points]
[You sacrificed Blackbeard's hook and received 5,800 points]
Little Brother Ma is really nice and righteous.
Taking his stuff like this might indeed seem a bit unethical.
Oh well, consider it as advance payment for tidying up Blackbeard.
Still, why is this hook so valuable? It's almost worth as much as Rayleigh's amputated arm.
Unable to resist, Shano looked closer at the details—
[Blackbeard's sharp blade hook]
[Quality: Epic]
[Value: 5,800 points]
[Appraisal comment: The future Sea Emperor Blackbeard Teach used this weapon for years before becoming a Fruit Ability User. It accompanied him from a rookie to a Great Pirate known worldwide, and he had etched an irremovable permanent scar on another Sea Emperor, Red Hair, using this hook]