User blog comment:AYET/(95) The Last Shichibukai/@comment-3125914-20130325134632/@comment-4754162-20130326044926

True that they (WBP) ain't no weak, but there were some facts mentioned in the manga post TS that gave me the underlying idea for this blog:

- someone mentioned the only way to survive in NW is either to be under the wings of a Yonko or ... (can't remember what was the final bit of that statement). Marco and the remaining WBP are no longer yonko, therefore it hints a struggling situation for the group

- BB was quick to usurp the territory of his former captain. Despite them being no weakling, but they were not able to defend their turf, hence adding more struggle to their already disadvantage situation. Besides (I think not) only BB pirates but Kaido and BM are ain't no generous people who would pass on such a good opportunity to expand their territory into WB's, so Marco and gang should be facing pressure from 3 yonko class pirate crews.

All in all, one of the underlying fact to this blog is despite being strong, but without the influential head to lead them, they will not be able to work efficiently in their power / political struggle. It was here I think, under such situation, the only one way for them to survive will be to go under Shanks, as many fans favored this decision. And that is when it hit me that the shichibukai post may offer an alternative solution to the situation, albeit may not be likely, but the chances are logically sound. ^_^