From Pirate to Revolutionary Mentor

Chapter 63 O'Hara's Conversation

"It is indeed necessary to meet the person to whom you entrust your future."

Kevin's voice came from behind the bear.

At some point, two people wearing cloaks and masks appeared here.

This manner of appearance startled Dr. Clover, for it was of utmost importance here, concerning the lives of all the scholars of Ohara.

Seeing this, Dragon covered his forehead and said, "Mr. Spark, this is not a Revolutionary Army stronghold. You should have told us before you came."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

Kevin waved his hand: "It's mainly because I'm used to it. And I brought a partner this time, so maybe you can get to know each other."

Roger, standing behind Kevin, smiled as he looked at Dragon. He knew his old rival's son, and it was clear that he hadn't become a Marine as Garp had hoped.

"I think next time you could try facing away from the latrine. Although there's a high chance the little guy will move again, what if he does? You guys agree, right?"

The rambling words startled Dragon and Big Bear, but after realizing what they were saying, they actually thought about it for a moment.

Kevin sighed: "Spatial coordinates aren't just something I use to get around; I can also get there directly by calling for help via Den Den Mushi. I'll consider notifying you guys first later."

Kevin then looked at Roger and said, "I'll introduce this one later. Right now, I'd like to speak with Dr. Clover."

The old man also looked over, and the two men locked eyes, their gazes filled with scrutiny.

Dragon and Big Bear got up and left, and Roger thought for a moment before following them out.

Having been to Laugh Tale, he knew clearly the power contained within the knowledge recorded in the Tree of Ohara, the Tree of All Knowledge.

Leaving behind knowledge and a group of scholars who can pass it on is a gift to the future, and also a seed to sow the seeds for the future.

The king has not been fully born yet. If the young master fails, there is still hope to be left for the future.

……

A new teacup was poured, but Kevin didn't drink it.

Dr. Clover looked at Kevin: "Aren't you going to take off the mask?"

Kevin thought for a moment, then formed a hand seal. A puff of smoke dissipated, and he removed his mask, revealing Dr. Clover's face.

He formed the hand seals again, and his face had transformed into that of Doraga.

Even when she opened her mouth, there was a change.

"After the Revolutionary Army was founded, no one else ever saw my true appearance again. Revolution is never a joke, especially in this world with all sorts of strange Devil Fruit abilities."

Kevin glanced at the bookshelves around him: "The power of the Memory Fruit allows one to extract, view, and edit a person's memories, thus reconstructing them."

"And your biggest secret right now is the knowledge and records you obtained from the blank century of research in the basement. That knowledge even makes you feel its greatness and prosperity just from the words themselves, which is why you say that this knowledge is the future."

Dr. Clover slightly opened his eyes, his gaze grave, and said, "You do indeed know a lot. Then you should also understand that this knowledge represents an infinitely possible future: endless energy and technology that is hundreds of years ahead of the current world."

"You want all of this, even scholars in Ohara who can decipher the Poneglyphs. Then tell me, why should I believe you?"

"If your true identity is someone from the World Government or the Navy, then these things will no longer be an asset in the future."

Inside the Tree of Omniscience, only the old man and Kevin remained at this moment.

Even the scholars who were busy before have moved to a different place.

After a long silence, Kevin spoke: "I am a survivor of God Valley. My stance has been one since the destruction of God Valley that I will never stand with them. And that is the meaning behind my and Dragon's founding of the Revolutionary Army."

Valley of the Gods...

The old man knew about this island that had disappeared from the map.

Books and accounts from around the world contained records of the island, but it was erased from history more than a decade ago.

Kevin continued, "The Celestial Dragons' school trip used God Valley as its venue, and all their citizens and the slaves they brought became a recordable score."

"It feels absurd, right? What's even more absurd is that after this school trip, the island was erased from the map and disappeared from the sea in reality."

"And I'm not that old. If it weren't for Uncle Xiong and the others, I wouldn't be alive today. So you can rest assured about my stance."

After he finished speaking, the room fell silent once again.

After a long pause, the old man spoke up and asked, "Tell me about the Revolutionary Army. I want to know what your ideology is."

……

The sunlight gradually faded, and night fell.

The two, who had been chatting inside the Tree of Omniscience for an entire afternoon, finally came out at this moment.

As soon as the old man came out, he began to actively mobilize the scholars to move the books, but he was stopped by Dorrag.

"Have you reached an agreement?"

"Take them all. Mr. Fire is right. Knowledge is only a blessing to all life when it is applied correctly."

The old man reached out and patted Dragon: "You're really lucky, buddy. If it weren't for Mr. Spark, I don't know what your Revolutionary Army would have become."

Dorrag felt embarrassed but didn't argue: "We can handle the moving tonight. The ships that came to the port this time are enough, so you can all leave together."

The old man exhaled and smiled, "I won't leave. As for the others, I'll ask them; if any are willing to join the revolutionary army, they can come with you."

Not leaving?

Dr. Clover turned around, looked at the scholars organizing the books, and scanned the room as if trying to memorize everything.

"What they want to erase is in these books, the former glory of that great kingdom, though only a corner, is enough to make me yearn for it."

"And the future that you just mentioned has once again shown me that kind of world, a world where everyone can survive."

Dr. Clover turned to Dragon: "Bottom-up change needs initiators and leaders, but no one can guarantee whether the dragon slayer will become the new dragon in the future."

"Drag... You used to hate all wars, but it was precisely because of that that you helped many people form the Self-Defense Force. After meeting you, the Self-Defense Force evolved into the Revolutionary Army we know today, and you are their leader."

"When one day in the future, the empty throne that reigns over all life on this sea tempts you, remember the revolutionary purpose you have thought of in the past and present."

The old man chuckled self-deprecatingly at this point: "With the Master around, he won't allow anyone to sit on that throne."

……

I humbly request that all the experts read this.

(End of this chapter)