Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 93 My answer is, go all out!!!

At the edge of this white sea, Bane and his crew were sailing in their shark-shaped three-masted sailboat, clearly about to 'fall' from the sky.

And this is also their route. From here back to the Grand Line, with Xiaoza there, there's absolutely no need to worry about safety.

At this moment, on the deck, Bane, Zoro, Nami, Issho, Waver, Fubuki, and Dr. Genus, who was still wearing an oxygen tank, were sitting cross-legged together.

The atmosphere was somewhat strange and awkward.

Zoro looked left and right, and finally decided not to say anything. He silently opened the sake bottle hanging at his waist and took a sip.

"Hmm?" Yi Xiao smelled the wine and suddenly opened his blind eyes, saying, "Good wine! Give me some too."

"No problem," Zoro laughed.

This liquor was a high-end product he specially brought back from another world; it was indeed very delicious. Before leaving, he even asked Bane to prepare a lot more for him in the dark space.

After Issho and Zoro broke the silence, Bane took a deep breath and said, "Gentlemen, I have something absolutely secret to tell you. Before that, I want to say that if you hear this secret, you can forget about ever leaving the ship to fly solo again. So, anyone who feels they can't bear the consequences can go back to their cabin."

As he said this, his gaze actually swept over Waver, Issho, and Nami.

After all, apart from those three, Zoro, Fubuki, and Dr. Genus already know the secret and can't leave even if they wanted to.

Actually, Bane had already been thinking about this problem on his way back to the pirate world. If it were just him and Zoro, and they simply ate the Devil Fruit and left as originally planned, then the secret could continue to be hidden, and Zoro wouldn't say anything more.

But plans can't keep up with changes. They were stuck there, but at the same time, they met some outstanding people. The moment Bane brought Fubuki and Genus back, his secret could no longer be hidden in their small team.

After all, Fubuki and Dr. Genus came from a completely different world. They were not familiar with this place at all, and that sense of unfamiliarity and disconnect was impossible to hide, especially among partners who were on the same ship and spent every day together.

Waver is alright; he's a bit of an "outsider," not really knowing much about the lower realms except for Skypiea. But Nami and Issho aren't stupid.

Over time, problems will definitely be discovered. Even after they get to know each other better, Fubuki and Dr. Genus might accidentally let slip the secret to their close companions.

So after thinking about it for a long time, Bane decided to come back and be honest with everyone. This was no longer a question of whether or not he could trust his companions, but a question that could no longer be hidden. Moreover, as this experience unfolded, Bane would definitely face similar situations in the future. Rather than waiting for them to slowly realize that something was wrong, it was better to be open and honest with them. In this way, he could further strengthen their relationship.

Moreover, among Waver, Nami, and Issho, Issho is actually the only one with a certain degree of uncertainty.

Needless to say, Bane trusts Nami. Although Waver has only been with the organization for a very short time, Bane trusts Shandians because of their integrity and commitment to keeping their promises, especially since Waver has sworn allegiance to Bane.

Even with Yixiao, Bane was willing to trust him unilaterally because he did have some knowledge and understanding of Yixiao. However, the awkward thing was that Bane couldn't be sure whether Yixiao truly trusted him.

After all, Yixiao hasn't been with them for long. He's an experienced and powerful man who has seen a lot of the harsh realities of life. It's unlikely that you'd get Yixiao to completely trust Bane in such a short time.

Sure enough, after Bane finished speaking, Issho, the man who had broken the silence with Zoro, fell silent.

He closed his eyes again, holding the wine glass that Zoro had just poured for him, and fell into deep thought.

Weber looked around before speaking first: "Now that I've sworn allegiance to you, I have no other thoughts. No matter what happens, I will stand firmly by your side, Bane!"

Nami seemed a bit stunned at first, but after hearing Waver's words, she snapped back to reality and quickly said, "Hey, hey, what you're saying is really disregarding our camaraderie! So whatever secrets you have, I'm willing to share them with you!"

Zoro didn't need to say anything; he simply drank his beverage silently. Fubuki and Dr. Genus exchanged a glance, and then Fubuki spoke up as their representative: "Actually, you may all have already sensed that Dr. Genus and I are actually part of this secret. Therefore, we have already made our choice."

Genus thought to himself, "I didn't even have a choice! Bane didn't even ask me if I wanted to, he just gave me the order!"

To be honest, he was very interested in the idea of ​​traveling between worlds, so when he learned that Bane was going to take him to another world, he immediately went to make arrangements for the House of Evolution's funeral and did not object at all.

For a scientist, Bane was simply the most perfect subject he had ever encountered. He had made up his mind to stick with this guy for the rest of his life, since no one else could take him to see the wonders of different worlds!

After everyone had expressed their opinions, all eyes turned to Yixiao.

If it were someone else, they might feel pressured and make choices against their will, but a man like Yixiao, who has weathered countless storms and stands among the world's top experts, wouldn't feel any pressure.

He has a very complete and unwavering understanding of his own needs and pursuits.

Nothing could change his mindset, at least not with Bane!

He clearly felt everyone's gaze, but he remained silent, deep in thought, and did not rush to make any response.

The others didn't seem inclined to urge her, but Nami couldn't help but show some worry on her face. After spending so much time together, she certainly didn't want to leave with a smile and make a different choice from everyone else.

About ten minutes later, Yixiao opened his eyes again. Although he was blind, he focused his gaze on Bane.

"Bane," Yi Xiao said in a deep voice.

Bane could clearly sense the seriousness in Yixiao's tone, so he sat up straight and replied, "I'm here."

"Before that, I still have a few questions I need to confirm with you. Unlike in Alabasta, I hope you can answer me seriously," Yixiao said in a firm and resolute tone.

In Alabasta, Bane pulled some stunts to win over Yixiao. Yixiao couldn't be said to have seen through it all, but he could sense something unusual. He could also tell that Bane was well-intentioned and that it wasn't a genuine deception, so he eventually went with Bane.

After all, in Yixiao's original plan, if things changed in the future, he could always stop this journey. In fact, after joining the Navy, he might not really follow Bane all the way to the end.

It's common for people to part ways amicably.

At this moment, Bane had made it clear that if he wanted to continue listening to his secrets, he would be completely tied down, and there would be no such thing as an amicable parting. Yixiao still cherished his friendship with everyone and did not want to cause such conflicts in the future, so he had to confirm with Bane before making a decision.

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"No problem, I will answer with the utmost sincerity and without any deception!" Bane said in a deep voice.

"Okay, first question: do you truly have a heart of justice, and are you unwavering in your commitment to it?" Yixiao asked without hesitation.

Bane's answer was equally unwavering. He immediately replied, "No, to be honest, I might be righteous, but at least for now, I don't have the resolve to sacrifice everything for it. In fact, my joining the Navy was based on my own ideas and calculations, and had nothing to do with justice!"

Nami was stunned by Bane's decisive answer. She opened her mouth to say something, but Zoro, who was drinking next to her, suppressed her words with his gaze.

At this moment, Nami understood that she truly needed to be completely truthful and honest!

Upon hearing this, Yi Xiao's tense expression softened into a smile as she said, "Although the answer is somewhat disappointing, at least I truly felt your utmost sincerity."

Bane smiled somewhat helplessly and said, "So, are you going to keep asking, bro?"

"Of course." Yi Xiao nodded and said, "I wouldn't part ways with you, my little brother, just because of this. As long as you don't fall into the trap of being a pirate—no, using the term 'pirate' is too simplistic—as long as you don't fall into the abyss of sin, I won't ask for too much."

"Hahaha, that shouldn't be the case. I still have my own moral standards and bottom line," Bane laughed heartily.

"The second question is, are you willing to speak up for the weak?" Yixiao asked again.

"Of course, speaking up for the weak is the privilege of the strong, but all of this must be done according to my own will." Bane once again gave his answer with great speed, without the slightest hesitation.

In Z City, he resolved many strange incidents and disasters at his own pace. This was simply a way of speaking up for the weak, and there was nothing pretentious about it or pretending to be some kind of cold-hearted persona.

Leaving aside what he could do, even if his moral bottom line was somewhat flexible, Bane was still happy to do some righteous things as long as it didn't affect him.

Yixiao did not comment on this, but he asked a third question, which was already an answer.

"My third question is, if I were to uphold justice and speak up for the weak, but this would cause us a lot of trouble, would you support me?" Yi Xiao asked with a somewhat expectant look on his face.

A smile crept across Bane's lips as he said, "If it's for my comrades, forget justice, even the King of Heaven himself wouldn't help me. So, my answer is: go all out!!!"

After receiving Bane's sincere response, Yixiao couldn't help but laugh out loud, and then said firmly, "In that case, I am willing to bear your secret and stand with you through thick and thin!"

(End of this chapter)