From Pirate to Revolutionary Mentor

Chapter 80: Kuzan's Initial Changes

"Are there forces in the new world also recruiting researchers?"

Dragon replied, "It's the BiGMOM Pirates, and the Beasts Pirates, who have been entrenched in Wano Country for the past two years."

Upon hearing this, Kevin understood.

As expected of these two guys, they've already come up with ideas for giantification experiments and artificial Devil Fruit experiments so quickly?

The forced disbandment of MADS also signifies the discovery of lineage factors by the world.

Therefore, sometimes the role of a scientific genius can change the world.

As for Wano Country, Kozuki Oden still needs to dance for two more years, but he can wait a year.

However, for someone like him, using someone else's kindness to seek revenge requires his own strength. That's why he can't take the Whitebeard Pirates with him.

A man like Newgate wouldn't listen to your own nonsense.

Even after Roger revealed the ultimate secret of Laugh Tale to him, he remained unmoved.

For someone like Whitebeard, the future or the world doesn't matter; he only cares about his family on his ship, and Kozuki Oden happens to be his family as well.

As Kevin pondered the future, his gaze sharpened, and he turned to look at the distant rocks behind him.

And Dragon also discovered it.

"That's Nico Robin, the daughter of Ohara scholar Olvia. She's a user of the Flower-Flower Fruit and the youngest scholar among them."

Dorrag said, waving his hand.

The flower that had been listening to the ear faded away behind the white earth and rocks, and a small figure emerged from not far away.

He looked up at Kevin, then at Dragon.

"Um... I didn't mean to eavesdrop."

Dragon spoke up, "Didn't you hear that? Abilities are convenient, but they're also easy to be discovered."

Nico Robin scratched her head awkwardly with one hand, then looked at Kevin and presented him with a bouquet of flowers from behind her back with the other.

"Thank you, Mr. Mask. My mother said you saved her and the uncles, so I've always wanted to thank you."

Kevin accepted the bouquet upon hearing this: "There are probably very few places on this island where flowers can bloom."

Robin nodded: "I searched for a long time before I found it, but because of my abilities, picking it was very easy for me."

Kevin: "Thanks, I'll take it. But don't eavesdrop next time, or I'll tell your mom."

Robin laughed happily: "So Mr. Mask means he won't tell my mom this time, right? Mr. Dragon too? I promise I won't eavesdrop again."

After Dragon promised not to tattle, Robin happily waved goodbye to the two of them.

Kevin looked at the little girl walking away; she was yet another protagonist whose fate he had changed.

Compared to that kind of childhood, this kind of life is what a child should have.

……

Having finished instructing the Revolutionary Army, Kevin returned to his naval ship.

After three months of hard work, batches of pirates were captured in the prison. Although their sin value was not as high as that of the Celestial Dragons, the sheer number of them still brought in an income of seventy to eighty thousand.

After all, most of the time would be wasted on sailing when it comes to chasing, and besides, the headquarters won't allow us to touch big pirates like Big Mom and Kaido for the time being.

Even with Kuzan and Kevin alone, they couldn't win.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

Kevin, who had just returned with Kuzan, had just finished his report when he heard the news of the Giants' Lieutenant General Saul's defection.

In my memory, this giant vice admiral with a unique laugh and a bond with Robin initially defected because he let Olvia go.

Now, because Olvia staged an escape after being arrested, the defection of this upright lieutenant general has been delayed considerably.

Once you reach the rank of lieutenant general, you will inevitably come across some unjust things. Some people can accept them, while others cannot, and still others will choose to endure them.

If this defector were to go directly to Elbaf, even the Navy and the World Government would likely have reservations due to the presence of Titans within the Navy.

and so……

Kevin looked at Kuzan, who was coming out of Sengoku's office. Kuzan's expression was very bad, and he even slammed the door shut.

The two left one after the other, Kevin's voice echoing behind them.

"So you want your old friend to go and make the arrest alone? Or are you going to lure him out and make the arrest? Tsk tsk tsk..."

Kuzan, who was walking ahead, stopped and turned to Kevin: "I'm in a bad mood right now. If you want to get beaten up, you can continue."

Kevin chuckled and chose to keep quiet, and the two continued on their way.

However, this mission is Kuzan's solo mission, so Kevin can take this opportunity to rest for a while until Kuzan returns.

Of course, you must follow the arrangements if anything happens during this period.

With nothing to do, spend a day on Enies Lobby, two days in Water 7, and then take a few cases of good wine to the intelligence department to strengthen relationships.

After earning the reputation of being a monster in the youth training camp, Kevin became Kuzan's subordinate. During this time, his reputation as a scumbag in the navy also faded somewhat under the influence of wine and meat.

Many people were still dissatisfied, since he never trained and spent his days either drinking or on his way to drink and look at beautiful women.

The rumor that he had taken a liking to a beautiful woman on the exploration ship and captured them all is now spreading all over headquarters.

Kevin, yawning and still half asleep, was about to go to Enies Lobby to gather more information when he was stopped. The person blocking his way was quite pretty and held the rank of colonel.

Kevin raised his eyes. "So now, seeing an officer salute means you're blocking their way? Maybe I should try that on Marshal Sengoku next time?"

After withdrawing his hand, Dol thought for a moment and saluted: "Major General Kevin, I'm sure you can contact Lieutenant General Kuzan, right?"

Upon hearing this, Kevin thought for a moment, then seemed to wake up from a daze, and looked at the beautiful woman in front of him with a smile.

Unrestrained, he looked them up and down.

"Yes, there definitely is. Before he left, he gave me a Den Den Mushi (snail phone), saying to contact him directly if there are any changes."

These words brought a smile to the colonel's face. He could only endure the colonel's gaze and stay there, deliberately blinking, "Then... could I borrow it for a moment? I have something very important to discuss with Lieutenant General Kuzan."

Kevin chuckled. "You're here because of Saul, aren't you? You used to be his subordinate, but now you seem to be working for Vice Admiral Momousagi? The intelligence department can also contact Vice Admiral Kuzan, but you didn't go with me, so the information you provided can't be known to the World Government?"

"Then you should understand. You can't let the World Government know, and you can't let me know either. After all, I'm the World Government's most obedient dog."

These words made Colonel Dole lose his smile. He realized that the problem was in the least problematic area. Wasn't it said that this guy was impulsive when he saw a beautiful woman?

Am I not beautiful?

"So...is Colonel Dole free tonight?"

(_)

"I'm busy!"

After saying that, he turned and left. Dor frowned. This bastard was not easy to fool, and he had heard that he was very strong.

If I'm free tonight, wouldn't that be like giving it away for free?

Kevin, who had been forced to shut up, scratched his head nonchalantly, turned around and went back to the port, heading straight to Enies Lobby to find Spandam.

Sauro faced the giants of Elbaf, but those burly guys were simple-minded and likely only recognized Nika.

I'd like to find an opportunity to visit the small garden area and have some discussions.

Kuzan's transformation occurred in Ohara, and what he found most unforgettable, besides the sinking of the refugee ship, was the scene of him personally freezing Sauro.

Although looking back, it seems like Kuzan was the one who tampered with things and released him, the original Kuzan should be in a similar situation by now.

……

An island somewhere along the Grand Line.

Kuzan, riding his bicycle, frowned. The sea was frozen along the way, and he pedaled very fast, but he couldn't shake off the sticky person behind him no matter what he did.

"Oh? Releasing the survivors of Ohara without permission is a serious crime. After all, who knows if there are any scholars studying the Poneglyphs among them? Are you just going to let him live like that?"

"Or has your Observation Haki deteriorated to such a degree that you can't even tell if the person frozen inside is still breathing?"

"Not speaking? Not speaking doesn't mean you're in the right, and you're deliberately letting the people monitoring you see your frozen state."

"It seems our reserve general has also learned to play mind games..."

"By the way, how long will it take for that frozen thing to thaw? By then, those CPs probably still won't be able to break through, right? But you did send a good suit of armor. Those guys will lose patience and leave in a couple of days."

"Although your friend is badly injured, he's managed to escape the World Government's sight. So you reminded him to return to Elbaf?"

"Looks like you've also started to question the Navy's so-called justice. Why don't you come join me?"

"I think you still have some conscience; at least you know who's right and who's wrong. Unlike that Sakazuki, who I might chop off one of his paws to eat with my drinks next time we meet."

……

Kuzan's incessant chatter eventually broke his guard.

The area under the bicycle quickly froze. After parking the bike, Kuzan turned around and asked, "What exactly do you want?"

Wearing a mask, Kevin looked directly at Kuzan: "Your own values ​​have made you realize that the World Government is the real scourge of this world. Whether you want to admit it or not, you can't lie to yourself."

Kuzan: "So what?! I'm just a candidate general. Even Fleet Admiral Sengoku could only obey orders from Mary Geoise. What can I do? Even Mr. Garp couldn't do that!"

Kevin shook his head slightly: "No one is asking you to do anything right now, Kuzan. I understand what Garp and Sengoku are worried about. Their logic is to sacrifice a small number of people so that the majority can survive."

"The existence of the Navy can curb most pirates and keep the world relatively stable. Because if things get out of control, the world will be cleansed, and all the insects they perceive will be wiped out."

"After the battle at God Valley, Garp learned some things, and Sengoku also learned some things, so one of them chose to endure, and the other chose to compromise."

Valley of the Gods...

Kuzan listened quietly with a frown. What these words implied was that the Celestial Dragons possessed the ability to cleanse the world.

"How is that possible?"

"Why not? Otherwise, do you think Garp, Sengoku, Tsuru, or even Zephyr, share the same sense of justice as Mary Geoise?"

Kevin handed him a book, saying, "No one is asking you to do anything, because even we are currently enduring and giving way. But people like us will one day have to face them head-on, after we find the strength to fight back."

"This is our thinking, and this is the future we hope for. Shouldn't people who share the same views stand together? When that day comes, I hope to see you there."

The stiff Kuzan slowly extended his hand.

He knew very well what the book in the other person's hand represented, so should he take it or not?

Do we share the same stance?

In my mind, the South China Sea incident, the Ohara incident, the Olga Kingdom incident, the Sauro incident...

Scenes flashed through his mind.

So, is the world sick?

This was a question he asked Kevin back then, and now he uses it to ask himself.

If the world is sick, then who is the root cause of the illness?

The convictions he held when he first joined the Navy resurfaced in his mind, and Kuzan took the book from him.

Kevin smiled from behind the mask.

Kuzan, having accepted the book, seemed relieved: "This doesn't mean I've joined you. The Navy is doing the right thing by eliminating pirates. If you want to change the world, then I will make my choice when I'm confident."

Kevin nodded slightly: "Of course. I never said that this book meant you were joining us. I just wanted you to see the new world we will create in the future."

After putting the book away, Kuzan got back on his bike.

Turning back: "Now you don't have to bother me anymore, right?"

Kevin waved his hand and then disappeared from the spot.

"That's really a convenient ability."

Kuzan glanced at his bicycle and sighed.

……

Three days later, Kevin, who brought a doctor with him, found Saul after he had been thawed.

After bandaging him up, Saul looked at Kevin, who was wearing a mask, and laughed.

"Tre-le-hehehe... I know you. You're the one who stopped Sakazuki on the day of the Buster Call in Ohara. And I recently saw your bounty poster, 830 million Berries."

Kevin smiled and replied, "Someone has to do something, right? Just like you, if you think it's right, you'll do it without hesitation, even if you almost get killed."

The giant laughed again, looking very happy.

After a long pause, Sauro struggled to his feet: "I have to go back to Elbaf. Thank you for healing me. I will always remember your kindness."

"Perhaps I have some information that I can share with you."

Kevin looked at Saul: "Now that we're on the same page, I see into your heart, so I think I should tell you some secrets about the giants."

secret?

Sauro scratched his head and sat down again.

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