I am the Bandit King of the East Sea.

When Neptune and Roger returned to the banquet, Seager and Roger were already drinking and chatting over drinks.

“Neptune, you’re taking a little too long in the bathroom?” Sieg asked casually.

“That’s because I just discussed some important matters with Otohime,” Neptune replied.

He exchanged a glance with Queen Otohime, nodded in unison, and then looked at Shirahoshi beside him.

At this time, Shirahoshi was playing with the children, including BABY-5, who were brought by Sig, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

“Mr. Sieg,” Neptune said solemnly:

"You also know Shirahoshi's identity and abilities."

"In the future, she may grow into a figure that the whole world fears... You know what I mean."

"It is shameful that our Fishman Island Ryugu Kingdom does not possess sufficient power to protect her..."

Neptune paused, then said, word by word:

"Mr. Sig, we want Shirahoshi to recognize you as her godfather, hoping you can take care of her in the future..."

Ah, this...

Sieg was still chatting with Roger and the others, a little tipsy from drinking.

I was shocked to hear about such a big thing without even realizing it.

I glanced at Shirahoshi next to me and saw her blinking her big eyes as she was pulled over by Baby5.

"Sig... Daddy?"

Sig's heart skipped a beat; he was a little stunned.

I have another daughter?

He was flustered for a while before he realized that he should bring out something as a gift for this occasion.

He was a little confused, fiddled with his inventory for a long time, and then suddenly remembered Kuina from Shimotsuki Village in the East Sea...

"It happened so suddenly, I didn't prepare anything... Consider this a gift."

Sig opened his hazy, drunken eyes, and suddenly a wolf-tooth sword appeared in his hand.

The wolf fang sword is roughly sword-shaped, but the blade is covered with a large number of spikes from wolf fang clubs, giving it a slightly unusual appearance.

"I haven't used this sword in a long time... Seeing the sword is like seeing the person. I hope it can take my place and protect you as you grow."

Sieg said this, and solemnly handed the wolf-tooth sword in his hand to the still somewhat bewildered Shirahoshi.

Neptune's eye twitched.

Who would give a 6-year-old girl a spiked club?

He suddenly felt that his decision, along with that of Queen Otohime, might have been a bit unreliable...

On the other side, Shanks watched this scene and suddenly had a strong sense of déjà vu, but he couldn't remember it for a moment, and continued drinking.

.......

After the brief incident, Sieg and Roger continued their casual conversation after drinking.

During their conversation, they discussed the topic of Wano Country.

"Wano Country... It's been over ten years since I last saw Oden. I wonder how he's doing..."

Roger's tone was wistful as he turned to look at Rayleigh and Shanks:

"Rayleigh, Shanks, have you heard anything about Wano Country all these years?"

Rayleigh and Shanks both remained silent.

They knew that Roger didn't want to ask about Wano Country, but about Kozuki Oden.

"No, due to the blockade both domestically and internationally, we don't even know if Kozuki Oden is still alive."

"It was foreseeable that his plan to open a nation would not have gone smoothly, otherwise he would have contacted me at least sometime over the years," Shanks said.

Chapter 895 Shirley's Prophecy, Sigurd's Future

Wano Country closed itself off from the world, isolating itself from both inside and outside.

Even Whitebeard and Shanks, who had become Yonko, didn't know much about this country.

Roger then turned to Sig: "Sig, aren't you going to Wano Country? When you arrive, why don't you help us find out about Oden?"

Sieg was slightly taken aback:

"You're not planning to go to Wano Country?"

Roger shook his head:

"We already discussed this with Oden in person many years ago."

"Oden's response was to refuse all of our help... He said that the affairs of Wano Country were the mission of the Kozuki family and should be done by himself."

"We are all outsiders after all, so it's not appropriate for us to overstep our bounds."

"The only thing pirates can do is destroy."

It's understandable that Kozuki Oden refused the help of the rest of Roger's crew, hoping to open Wano Country to the world on his own.

Shanks interjected, "The location of the Serpent Current that we control is in the waters surrounding an island called West Asia. That island is closer to Whitebeard's territory and quite far from the shipping lanes of Wano Country."

"Captain Roger probably planned to visit Whitebeard while he was at it, and then he would take the Serpent Current to the East Blue."

Roger nodded in deep agreement and turned to look at Rouge.

He didn't enter the New World for fun; it was simply because of the influence of the Serpent Current that this was the best shortcut for Roger.

Moreover... the longer he stays in the Grand Line, the more dangerous it becomes for Ace.

Garp probably won't reveal Ace's existence, but there are clues to be found regarding Rouge and Ace's relationship.

It's good that Roger is dead. If Roger were to be resurrected, the World Government might reopen its investigation into Ace or Rouge, which would be very dangerous.

"What if Kozuki Oden asks you for help?" Sig pressed.

“Of course, I would do my duty... but I haven’t heard from him since,” Rayleigh replied.

Roger, Rayleigh, Shanks, and Kozuki Oden all had a good relationship and were willing to lend a helping hand.

Sieg pondered for a moment, then spoke:

"I've heard a little about what happened in Wano Country."

"I've heard that Wano Country has now become the territory of the Beasts Pirates, and Kaido has become the so-called Protector King of the Country."

"As for Kozuki Oden..." Sig stopped mid-sentence.

History has been altered, and he truly has no idea whether Kozuki Oden is alive or dead.

After all, in the established history, Kozuki Oden was at a disadvantage because he had a wife and children to protect. The direct reason he was defeated by Kaido was that he was distracted by Momonosuke and suffered a severe injury.

Sig hesitated for a moment and said, "I don't know whether Kozuki Oden is dead or alive. Judging from what Shanks just said... Kozuki Oden probably didn't defeat Kaido."

Roger smiled and said, "Then it's settled."

"Sig, when you go to Wano Country, could you also find out some news about Oden?"

"What if he changes his mind and says he needs help..."

Shanks picked up the conversation, chuckling softly:

"If Oden needs help, I will inform Whitebeard immediately. We will handle this matter."

"Captain Roger, you can go to the East China Sea with peace of mind."

Roger paused for a moment, glanced at Shanks a few times, and suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

He followed Sig and traveled through time, and more than ten years passed in the blink of an eye... The rookie crew member from back then had become a powerful sea emperor who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Whitebeard.

"Alright, I won't compete with you for the opponent this time." Roger nodded with a smile.

Neither Roger nor Shanks mentioned the possibility that "Kozuki Oden is dead."

Sig understood their unspoken message.

If Oden is dead, what connection do these pirates have with Wano Country?

Are we supposed to storm into Wano Country, kill Orochi and Kaido who might succeed in usurping the throne, and then run away?

Nearby, Neptune and the others listened to the discussion of Sieg and the others, and were unconsciously deeply shaken.

If Kaido, one of the Four Emperors, were to be defeated, it would be a matter of utmost importance, as it would disrupt the balance of the entire world order.

While they chatted and laughed, they had already made clear arrangements for Kaido, one of the Four Emperors who stood at the top of the sea.

Only now did they belatedly realize just how important the people in front of them, such as Sieg and Roger, were.

As Roger and the others talked, they all turned their gazes to Sieg.

“Sig, I’m counting on you,” Roger said first.

"Yes, please." Rayleigh, Shanks, and the others also spoke up:

"Since you're going to Wano Country, why don't you help us gather information?"

“Kozuki Oden is quite a warmonger. If we rashly go to Wano Country to help fight Kaido, he might not be happy at all,” Rayleigh chuckled.

Sieg was stunned for a moment before he came to his senses.

"I failed to curry favor with them? They're not even planning to go to Wano Country?"

Sieg suddenly felt like he was in a bind.

To get to Wano Country, you'll definitely have to get past Kaido.

He can't keep telling Amatsuki that he'll definitely do it next time, can he?

Sieg is now in a dilemma.

Although he had a decent relationship with Roger, Rayleigh, Shanks, and others, and could sit down for drinks and chat, he wasn't their captain and couldn't force them to go to Wano Country.

Pirates have different stances and different ideas.

"By the way, Roger, you just said you wanted to go find Whitebeard?"