Its funny how the mere sight of Akainu implies that the marines arent willing to negotiate.
So true. Akainu is singlehandedly responsible for both Ace and Whitebeard's death. Blackbeard and his crew may have delivered the final blow and tried to steal the glory, but at that point, WB was already fatally wounded. The guy manipulated Squardo into stabbing WB, and then punched a hole in Ace's chest. Way to take initiative. Without him, the marines would have failed miserably in the war.
I am interested in what Akainu thinks about Aokiji's promotion. He may be an ass-hole, but technically he deserves a promotion more than Aokiji. Sengoku is just playing favourites.