The boy asked Sasaki. The old man has to know right? He came looking for the Poneglyph, arguably for its knowledge from the get-go. As such he should possess such knowledge in whatever hieroglyphics or language is engraved upon the slab of rock. Unlike Akira whom is simply set upon a path towards the Poneglyph in hopes of an answer, whether by La Spada or by the Bloodhound – he himself have no idea what he would be looking for just a while ago. Yet Sasaki’s answer came to an end, crushing any hopes to figuring out what this path has set him off to. The boy – bitter, yet his expression well hidden. The lack of seriousness from Sasaki tells him all he needs to know.
He wasn’t telling. The boy did not need to understand Sasaki’s words nor expression further. There is no deeper meaning to it. The truce would come to an end. The boy attempted to withdraw Twilight’s Edge, yet only managing to held on to the hilt of his blade that Zeus suddenly whined. Without much words, Sasaki disappeared in a thunderous boom before Akira could stopped him – violently.
Damn it.
The boy cursed under his breath. The search for the poneglyph ended up a dead end for his side. Though for La Spada’s order he have succeeded in finding it. Big Mom aside, all that is left is the complete takeover of their home – for her crew now left in shambles. Whether they would decide to leave per Akira’s suggestion or not, La Spada would likely hunt them down for the complete destruction of the crew. Walking away from the poneglyph with no answers – all that remains are the Beast Pirates. Though Akira has only encountered Black Maria, he would expect the others to of the same crew due to them remaining together the whole time. The wedding or the alliance between two of the Yonko is all but ruined. While Akira has no idea what would happen to Kaido or is happening to Kaido. Considering what happened in Wano Kuni with the presence of marines, Sasaki is unlikely to be alone – if he is a marine that is. The boy has a general feeling alliance with the Beast Pirates would be impossible and if Sasaki is truly a marine then he would not be alone in this endeavour.
Unlike Big Mom Pirates, La Spada most likely wouldn’t have cared about the fate of Beast Pirates. Walking just a step past the trio of Beast Pirates, Akira stopped.
“The Big Mom Pirates are done. Its remnants will either fall prey to La Spada or run from Whole Cake Island.”
Akira spoked coldly. He wasn’t sure if the Big Mom Pirates ahead of him would take his suggestion and leave but it would not matter. The boy did not intend to leave them alive but at this point – he would give them an option. La Spada isn’t here, and he doubt she cares about the remnants of Big Mom Pirates with the poneglyph as the bigger prize. Its value was even proven by Sasaki, that she wants it and that Sasaki was preventing it.
“Your alliance is done.”
The boy took a very short breath of time before continuing on.
“The fact that this man is here once again, means he might be with the Marines – and if someone as powerful as him decided not to deal with your alliance directly… means someone else probably is.”
A Marine regardless of their rank, have no business merely coming here just to see the Poneglyph. It didn’t matter if Sasaki was actually a marine or not though the boy could wildly make that assumption with some logic. Manipulation. The boy learnt that from La Spada. Akira wasn’t just talking about their alliance; he is specifically referring to Kaido. Big Mom’s fate is sealed. He would ‘trust’ in La Spada to do so. Kaido however, the boy does not know.
“Today marks the end of not just Big Mom but at the same time, Kaido. Staying here will only means death when La Spada comes. So I will give you a choice.”
The boy did not look at the trio, only ahead – but only at this point in his conversation would his eyes peered towards the trio, his exposed eye gleams red, piercing straight at them. A sign of power in his eyes.
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“Join me. Leave Kaido and go back to Wano to protect the people from Flower Capital. And perhaps one day – revenge for all these.”
“Or you can leave with no place to call home -- Alone. The marines and bounty hunters will chase you down to the ends of the seas whenever you go.”
Whilst not exactly an ultimatum, the words are very strong and direct. Accepting Akira’s offer allows them to go back to Wano – a place that they could call home but on the other side of the offer was likely with nowhere to truly go but run. However, one would take note of Akira’s usage of the word – me. Not Spada Pirates. Though they may logically assume to be the same.
Coming to the conclusion that Sasaki had tricked him - whether true or not - Akira reached for his sword, aiming to attack. However, sensing what was happening with Big Mom, both Sasaki and Zeus disappeared, too quick for Akira to pursue. Left at a dead end, Akira collected himself. This was no time to act on emotions - the story of Whole Cake Island was coming to its grand finale. He averted his attention and gaze toward the Beast Pirates - Black Maria, Ulti and Basil Hawkins. With a deathly glare in his eyes, Akira gave the trio what one could only consider an ultimatum.
Join me. Or perish.
According to Akira, those were the only options remaining for the Yonkous' crew members. The Big Mom Pirates had fallen, and going by Zeus' earlier outburst, Big Mom herself was in danger of falling as well. Little did everyone in the Room of Treasures know, that had already transpired, just now. With the alliance in peril, this would affect the Beast Pirates as well. There was nowhere left to go. No way to win. And so, the trio had to make a decision.
Basil Hawkins swiped with his right hand, summoning his deck of cards. The cards levitated in front of him, outlined with purple aura. Black Maria and Ulti looked at Basil Hawkins, aware of what was happening. A grand display of magic.

0% of survival...
Hawkins said, looking at one card. His eyes then gazed to another card.
0% of survival...
He said again, before his eyes shifted to yet another card, and then another, and then another.
0% of survival...
0% of survival...
0% of survival...
Every option Hawkins checked, there was no chance of survival. Fighting off Akira. Fighting off La Spada. Retreating. Hiding. Tring to meet back up with Kaidou. Everything resulted... in death.
Hawkins' eyes then averted to another card.
28%...
Hawkins said. With a swipe of his hand, he recalled his cards, storing them into his pocket. He looked toward Black Maria and Ulti, speaking.
28%... if we take his offer.
Even if the trio took Akira's offer, chances of survival remained low. But,it was their only option. Black Maria and Ulti nodded.