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"You, what are you trying to do?" Brandi asked cautiously, his eyes filled with fear.
The others didn't answer his question. Instead, they looked towards where Weevil was. After a while, Weevil's figure emerged from the sea. His left hand was holding a round body.
Brandi and his brother saw that the others weren't answering their question. They also noticed the direction everyone was looking. When they saw what Weevil was holding, their eyes immediately became anxious. The two brothers didn't care about Buggy and his crew anymore. They ran to the railing of the ship and shouted loudly, "Dad, Dad, what happened? Don't die!"
As they shouted, tears kept falling from their eyes. The fear in their eyes intensified.
Hearing the two brothers crying beside them, Buggy said helplessly, "Stop crying, you two. Your father is fine. He just fainted because of his Devil Fruit ability when he fell into the seawater."
When the two heard that it was Buggy speaking, they stopped crying out of fear. Hearing that Achino was fine, the two brothers' hearts, which had just been lifted, relaxed a bit.
Under everyone's gaze, Weevil quickly threw Achino onto the Glory. He then jumped onto the ship.
"Weevil, good job."
"Hahaha, cousin, no problem. I came back in a flash."
Weevil was a little embarrassed by Buggy's words. He didn't say anything more. He just stood there smiling foolishly.
After Achino was thrown onto the ship, Campaccino and his brother immediately went to check on him. When they confirmed that Achino wasn't in any life-threatening danger, they finally felt relieved. They looked at Achino. The fear in their eyes seemed to disappear. Their eyes were filled with hope.
At this time, it was Hogback, the ship's doctor, who took the stage. Under his treatment, Achino's eyes slowly opened.
Achino's first glance was at Campaccino and his brother. Seeing that the two were fine, he breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he looked at Buggy and his crew. His eyes instantly became serious. He knew that he and his two sons had been captured by the other party.
Achino looked at his two sons. He endured his discomfort and forced himself to stand up. When he looked at Buggy and his crew again, his eyes were filled with determination. He said, "Buggy-sama, this offense was all my fault. I am willing to pay any price, but I beg you to release my two sons. They are still young. They didn't mean to offend you. They will definitely never cause you any trouble in the future."
Achino said these words, of course, to save Campaccino and his brother's lives. So, he took all the responsibility upon himself and was willing to pay any price.
"Dad, what are you saying? This wasn't your decision alone. I was involved too. Whatever the price, I'm willing to bear it with you."
Campaccino understood Achino's meaning. He knew that his father was saying this for their safety. But this was something he didn't want to see. If there were any consequences, he was willing to bear them together.
"Yes, Dad, I was involved in this too. Whatever the price, I'll bear it together."
Brandi also understood what his father and brother meant. He didn't want the two of them to bear the consequences alone. He immediately said that he would bear it together.
"What are you two talking about? How could you two little brats decide anything with me? Stop it. This is all my responsibility. I am willing to pay any price. And you two must remember, no matter what happens to me, even if I lose my life, you two can never cause Buggy-sama and his crew any trouble. Go home and take good care of your younger siblings."
Achino looked at his two brothers with a stern expression. He shook his head. This was Achino's warning to the two of them. He told them not to get involved in this anymore.
As for the words he said later, they were mostly said to Buggy and his crew. Saying this would have a high chance of saving his two sons' lives. He also let Buggy know that his two sons weren't a threat to them. They wouldn't cause Buggy and his crew any trouble in the future. And this was also said to his two sons. After all, they had two young children at home who needed their two older brothers to take care of them. He didn't want his sons to hold a grudge against Buggy and his crew because of him and seek revenge. In the future, they might also lose their lives.
Seeing Achino's stern expression and his constantly shaking head, the two brothers knew what he meant. Campaccino and his brother also thought of their younger siblings. Under Achino's gaze, they lowered their heads and didn't say anything more.
Seeing his two sons lower their heads and not say anything more, Achino breathed a sigh of relief. He looked back at Buggy and his crew.
"Buggy-sama..."
Before Achino could finish his next words, Buggy said, "This matter is serious, but we might not necessarily take your life. That depends on your choice."
Listening to the three of them talking, Buggy knew what Achino was worried about. He also admired the affection between this family. This was rare in the world of One Piece. In this cruel world, when faced with a life-or-death crisis, many people would do anything to save their lives, even sacrificing their own family members.
Hearing Buggy say this, Achino's eyes lit up instantly. He knew from the other party's words that there might be a chance. He might be able to save his life.
"Buggy-sama, what do you mean? Please be direct."
"I give you two choices. One, join us and become a crew member of the Red-Haired Pirates. Two, you decide for yourself."
Buggy also expressed his meaning. Of course, everyone knew what the second choice meant. Buggy didn't say it directly.
Hearing the first choice, a look of enlightenment flashed in Achino's eyes. He knew why the other party hadn't killed him immediately. The other party probably liked his Devil Fruit ability and had spared him.
Achino also knew what the second choice meant. It was simply to leave his life here.
"Captain, I'm willing to join."
With the situation as it was, anyone who wasn't stubborn and fearless knew what to choose. Achino, of course, knew what to choose. He didn't want to lose his life. He didn't want his son and daughter to become orphans.
The other party's choice didn't surprise Buggy. The other party had young children to take care of. He couldn't be stubborn and choose death.
Campaccino and his brother, hearing Achino's choice, were completely relieved. They didn't want to lose their father.
"Welcome aboard."
Buggy smiled and walked in front of Achino. He extended his right hand.
Achino saw Buggy's outstretched hand. He looked surprised. Then, he immediately grasped Buggy's right hand. Achino officially joined.
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