There's more than one type of fruit that can heal illnesses and extend life.
The Ope Ope Fruit, the Yomi Yomi Fruit, and the Regression Fruit that Sig revealed in the forum tabloid...
The types of Devil Fruits are numerous; it's not impossible for other fruits to develop similar abilities.
Hearing Teach say this, Marco felt quite emotional.
Besides being the first division commander, Marco also served as the ship's doctor. No one understood Whitebeard's physical condition better than him.
On this sea, no one could stay at their peak forever.
Pirate King Roger, who once contended with Whitebeard, was such a figure, yet he ultimately surrendered due to a terminal illness.
"Teach, what you say makes sense..."
He had originally thought Teach had finally developed ambition and fighting spirit, wanting to strive for something.
Unexpectedly, it was still for Whitebeard.
Marco was deeply moved:
"I didn't expect that the first time you took the initiative to leave the crew, it was still for Pops... That's very thoughtful of you."
"However, this matter is so important, concerning Pops' body and the second Devil Fruit. I think it's better to find a few more people, lest the mission fails."
"No, actually, maybe I should go?"
Marco murmured as he pondered.
This made Blackbeard's expression change.
"Used too much force, overacted?"
"If Marco goes, how can I continue to hide this from him?"
Blackbeard's plan was to obtain the Angel Fruit while continuing to nest within the Whitebeard Pirates, maintaining his 'honest man' persona, and waiting for the fruit he truly desired.
But if other companions accompanied him, or worse, if it was Marco himself, it wouldn't be so easy for Teach to deceive everyone.
"Commander Marco, you have a more important mission!"
Teach hurriedly said:
"Even if I obtain the Angel Fruit, given Pops' personality, he might not accept my gift."
"The heavy responsibility of persuading Pops can only be accomplished by you, Commander Marco."
"....That makes sense too. Then this time, it's up to you, Teach." Marco patted Teach's shoulder encouragingly.
After some persuasion, Teach finally convinced Marco and breathed a sigh of relief.
"Angel Fruit... if this is real, then if I eat the Angel Fruit, can I possess one more type of Devil Fruit power?"
Teach's mind filled with thoughts as he set foot on the route towards the Sabaody Archipelago.
An Angel Fruit of unknown authenticity being secretly auctioned in the black market, along with the rumored dual-fruit ability user, aroused many people's curiosity.
Unlike when Sig announced the One Piece, at that time Sig had indeed revealed important information related to the Celestial Dragons' national treasure and ancient weapons.
Although the existence of the Angel Fruit was rumored fantastically, it was only hotly discussed in the newspaper media, and its existence could not yet be confirmed.
The true powerhouses on the sea mostly shared Whitebeard's attitude, not taking the existence of the Angel Fruit seriously at all.
And Sig, considered the "initiator" by Morgans, was also troubled by this event.
"The Angel Fruit appeared. Is someone stirring up trouble, or did the lie become true?"
This time, Sig himself couldn't determine the truth or falsehood of the matter.
If it was fake, it meant someone was causing trouble, and Sig risked getting involved if he participated rashly.
If it was real... then speaking broadly, this was a secret treasure capable of breaking the world order. The Yonko and Admirals might be tempted, making it even more impossible for Sig to participate.
Regardless of whether it was true or false, Sig did not intend to wade into these muddy waters...
"Leave Alubarna immediately, head to the Florian Triangle."
Sig didn't delay further, heading directly to the port and choosing to set sail.
Meanwhile, Cobra, along with Igaram and the others, personally came to the port to see off Sig's pirate ship as it disappeared over the horizon.
"It seems I really misunderstood Mr. Sig this time."
Cobra glanced at Vivi beside him and sighed softly:
"I didn't expect him to really not be a lolicon. He even left Alabasta early to track the Panda Man who infiltrated the royal tomb."
Over the past few days, Cobra had observed Sig's words and actions.
Sig hadn't interacted much with Vivi, and under Cobra's secret observation, everything seemed normal.
The only suspicious point was the eleven or twelve-year-old girl maid constantly following Sig.
"Father, what kind of person is Mr. Sig really? Are bandits like him?"
Vivi blinked her large eyes, following beside Cobra as she watched the pirate ship gradually recede into the distance.
She hadn't had much contact with Sig these past few days.
Her deepest impressions were only of the chopstick dance and the hero story from Rainbase City.
"Sig, he is... a good person, I suppose."
Cobra seemed thoughtful, ultimately giving a vague evaluation.
In their sight, the pirate ship gradually disappeared from view.
Meanwhile, on Sig's ship.
"Mr. Sig, are you sure you want to set the next stop as Mousse Island?"
Stussy glanced at the pile of Eternal Poses hanging on the wall and asked.
"Although Mousse Island is the closest island to the Florian Triangle sea area among the routes we currently have, Mousse Island is not ordinary."
"This is... Linlin's territory."
Stussy looked towards Sig, a faint smile playing on her lips.
"I know, but I'm not planning to cause trouble in Big Mom's territory, just making a temporary stopover."
Sig glanced at Stussy and replied simply.
The Linlin Stussy mentioned was the current Yonko, Charlotte Linlin.
Including the information about Mousse Island, Sig had already learned all of this back when he was on Whole Cake Island.
BIG MOM Charlotte Linlin loved all kinds of food and, because of this, had sheltered quite a few islands famous for their local cuisine in the first half of the Grand Line.
Sig had no intention of conflicting with a Yonko and was even planning to head straight for the Florian Triangle sea area.
Compared to BIG MOM, Stussy, who was right in front of him, actually concerned Sig more.
"Since the showdown on Whole Cake Island, Stussy hasn't shown any flaws..."
"So, is she sincerely cooperating with me?"
Sig couldn't help but think of another powerhouse skilled at disguise, Crocodile.
At this thought, Sig's heart grew wary of Stussy once again.
In the distance on the sea horizon, a sailboat appeared, its hull decorated with encircling dragons.
Sig had seen this ship before and had even traveled alongside it for a period.
"Dragon's ship has arrived. The matter of dealing with the Sand Crocodile now has hope."
Sig's heart relaxed slightly.
With a strong backer appearing, he gained a tiny bit more security.