From Pirate to Revolutionary Mentor

Chapter 92 The Significance of D

Before this, Kevin never imagined that Kuzan would turn out like this.

Even before the Ohara incident, Kuzan, who was eager to participate in capturing Roger, and after the Ohara incident, who was either sleeping or half-asleep every day, were much better than the chatterbox he is now!

Following the incident in Area 1 of the Sabaody Archipelago, perhaps due to the World Government's distrust, the other two of the three candidates for Admiral, besides Sakazuki, were on standby at headquarters.

It was during this period that Kuzan subjected Kevin to psychological bombardment.

Even a week later, the bombardment escalated to a more explicit stance.

"My initial dream when I joined the Navy was to eliminate all pirates, but later the World Government told me that pirates cannot be completely wiped out. Because if they were wiped out, no one would be willing to hand over the Heavenly Tribute."

"Do you know the escalator on Mary Geoise? It was formed by slaves pushing it from below, and some of those slaves were even children as young as a few years old."

"I was also an orphan. When I was little, I supported myself with a tattered fishing net. I had a friend who was about the same age as those children."

"Kevin, if one day you are promoted to general candidate, don't go any further. Because if you do, you will face many choices, and those choices will cause you pain."

……

Kevin, who was practicing his swordplay, swung his longsword horizontally, pointing it directly at Kuzan: "Do you know? If what you just said gets out, you, as a candidate for general, will face a more thorough investigation and interrogation than Borsalino!"

Kuzan held out his blade: "Will you tell Spandam? I don't believe anyone Lomi trusts would submit to the Celestial Dragons."

Colonel Nomi...

Kevin paused for a moment, so the problem lies with this old boss?

"Have you forgotten about the South China Sea incident?"

Kuzan: "That was just because Spandam needed someone to take the blame, and I happened to be recalled by the Sengoku Marshal because of my personality, so it just so happened to be the right time."

Have you become smarter?

Kevin looked at Kuzan: "Even so, why have you been telling me all this these past few days? Are you trying to get me to defect with you and overthrow the Celestial Dragons? I'm not crazy."

Upon hearing this, Kuzan quickly looked around, and immediately used his Observation Haki.

After a long pause, Kuzan sighed.

"You underestimate yourself, Kevin. The fourth monster from the youth academy will almost certainly become a future admiral."

As he spoke, Kuzan glanced at the book in his arms; his stance had unknowingly and completely shifted.

As things changed, so did the choices we made.

He had some understanding of the origins of the cloaked men when he was halfway through the book, and with the Revolutionary Army now coming into the World Government's sights, the outcome was self-evident.

Based on his understanding of Nomi, and considering Kevin's stated purpose during their first conversation, Kuzan believed that Kevin's approach to the World Government was aimed at gaining a rapid promotion within the Navy in order to eradicate pirates.

Therefore, he felt that Kevin's position was consistent with his own.

After a while, Kuzan took the book out of his arms.

"This book has been very inspiring to me. I think that you, who have experienced hardship in your childhood and have been recognized by Nomi, should also find true direction in it."

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Kevin's eyes twitched as he looked at the massive book he had given away and then returned.

This person must have some misunderstanding about themselves, right?

His persona has always been well-established; the entire Navy sees him as a disgrace to the Navy and a lackey of the World Government.

Why did it fail with Kuzan from the very beginning? Was it because of Nomi's old boss?

He wasn't even angry about the South China Sea incident being exposed, and he even took over the job as soon as he came out of the youth training camp.

This huge book is quite powerful...

Try to get in touch with him about his identity as a member of the Revolutionary Army. Also, Borsalino's attitude towards Sabaody Archipelago was ambiguous before, so maybe we could try giving him a copy as well.

At that point, two of the three admirals will be on our side. We can find an opportunity to kill Sakazuki and get promoted in the Navy...

Hmm, that should work!

Kevin accepted the large book, and Kuzan, who had been nagging for a week, finally ended his harassment with a meaningful look.

……

A month later.

Sabaody Archipelago, Area 13

Inside the Knock on Bamboo Bar, Xia Qi was wiping down wine glasses.

Although this bar doesn't get many customers each day, after all, a drink costs hundreds of thousands of Berries, and the bar's sign clearly indicates that it's a place that takes advantage of customers, not many people would choose to come here to drink.

Those who actually come are mostly big clients, and they trade intelligence, except for one idiot who keeps kowtowing.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

In front of the bar, a person kneeling on the ground, bowing deeply and repeatedly hitting the floor with his forehead, was Shimotsuki Hikoichiro, who had been left to his own devices in District 13 for nearly three years by Kevin.

"The three years that Lord Fireseed spoke of are almost up. Although I haven't returned to Wano Country, Lord Oden's condition is likely already quite bad. I... I will do whatever it takes..."

Rayleigh, holding his wine glass, felt the wine no longer tasted good, and looked at the Wano Country samurai in front of him with a worried expression.

Kozuki Oden was a partner, and he himself wanted to lend a hand.

But the Roger Pirates have disbanded, and those old friends have all settled down. I don't want to disturb them, and I can't disturb them.

Laugh Tale's discovery has the potential to upend the world. The captain's surrender was not solely due to his injuries; his plans for the future and the protection of his old comrades also played a role.

And the Whitebeard Pirates...

Putting aside the issue of going to the New World alone, just considering his past as the vice-captain of the Roger Pirates, he would not ask for help; it was a matter of principle.

The cloaked man who appeared three years ago with Kuzan's face said he would help Wano Country, but now it seems he has no intention of going after Whitebeard either.

"You should know very well that Rayleigh alone cannot possibly win against the Beasts Pirates."

Shakky looked at Hikoichiro outside the bar: "You've awakened Haki in the past three years, and you're using Armament Haki and Observation Haki quite well. But with this level of power, you probably can't even break through that guy's defense."

Hikoichiro knelt on the ground, his forehead touching the earth, his eyes filled with tears.

He hated his own powerlessness; three years of growth had amounted to nothing more than this. From being a weakling, he had only grown to the level of a lackey.

The cloaked figure who brought him here has still not come looking for him.

A month ago, the great battle in Area 1 of the Sabaody Archipelago was covered up, but Lord Rayleigh found out that it was that person fighting against the World Government.

Specific details are unknown, but the cloaked man's wanted poster remains in effect, and the bounty has been increased to 2.26 billion Berries.

Clearly, that person has caused the World Government considerable trouble.

At this moment, Rayleigh, who had been drinking, also spoke up: "Oden was my former comrade, but with our current strength, we can hardly be of much help going to Wano Country. I will keep a closer eye on the cloaked man's movements during this time. If he reappears in the Sabaody Archipelago..."

Rayleigh stopped before he could finish speaking.

Looking towards the entrance of the bar, Xia Qi did the same.

Both of them sensed with their Observation Haki that two people were approaching.

"Get up, someone's coming."

"We'll talk about it later."

Just as Hikoichiro stood up, before he could even wipe away his tears and snot, the bar door was pushed open.

"Hahaha! Rayleigh, I never thought you'd sell yourself out, freeload off people, and then take them down. Is that so fun?"

The visitor also knew the situation inside before entering.

Two cloaked figures, one in front of the other, each carrying a sword, but wearing different masks.

However, the familiar voice immediately caused Rayleigh's pupils to dilate, and the wine glass in his hand fell onto the bar.

In my mind, the image of that person from decades ago, wearing a straw hat and carrying a bundle, dared to ask me to join him in turning the world upside down.

Shaki, who was standing to the side, wasn't that familiar with Roger, but she breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Kevin.

Finally, this one has arrived. If he hadn't come, she wouldn't have known how to deal with this samurai from Wano Country.

"You...you bastard!!"

Rayleigh's eyes were red-rimmed, but the next moment he pointed a long sword directly at Roger, his gaze shifting to the cloaked figure beside him, Kevin: "Your ability to transform into other people's appearances can actually be used on others. But you shouldn't have tried to use your schemes against me!"

The sudden change instantly brought the atmosphere in the bar to a freezing point.

Xia Qi silently put down the wine glass she was wiping, her hand already gripping the weapon under the bar.

Shimotsuki Hikoichiro, who was just excited that his benefactor had finally arrived, was now completely dumbfounded.

Kevin sighed from behind the mask: "Don't you know your own subordinate? He's way smarter than you. If it weren't for your ability to hear the voice of all things, I don't think you'd ever become the Pirate King."

Roger, despite being pointed at by a long sword, showed no fear. He reached out and removed his mask, revealing a face with cracks and ghostly pupils.

"Hahaha... Sir, you're right. Without these trustworthy companions, I wouldn't have been able to complete my adventure."

After speaking, Roger slightly raised his head and looked at Rayleigh in front of him: "This is the second time you've pointed a knife at me. So, do you want to come with me to overturn this world again, Rayleigh?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh, who was holding a long sword, froze.

……

Half an hour later, three people were sitting at the bar of the Knock on Bamboo Bar, with Shimotsuki Hikoichiro standing.

Rayleigh poured himself a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp: "So, Captain, you can't eat or drink now, which takes away a lot of the fun!"

Roger laughed heartily: "And I don't have to pull anymore! Hahaha!"

After the laughter subsided, Roger calmly said, "You know. Death is not frightening to me. To sacrifice my life to create a new wave in this world is simply my choice."

"The future that was originally destined to be unseen now has the opportunity to be seen ahead of time, which is already a great gain."

Rayleigh, who had also been to Laugh Tale, looked at Kevin beside him. Kevin removed his mask, revealing the face of Admiral Candidate Kuzan, who was sipping his drink, still not showing his true face.

Is it earlier?

Because of this mysterious guy?

But simply killing one top-tier combatant is not enough.

"This is my husband, and now I'm doing what he says, voluntarily."

Roger casually pointed at Kevin, then looked at Shimotsuki Hikoichiro behind him.

"I've heard Oden talk about the Wano Country samurai's commitment to keeping their promises, so as your benefactor who's about to help you, please don't tell anyone about my resurrection, okay?"

Shimotsuki Hikoichiro lowered his head: "In the name of the Shimotsuki family, I will not tell anyone about your resurrection under any circumstances!"

Roger chuckled and patted him on the shoulder: "Don't worry, Oden is my comrade. That bastard Kaido, daring to bully Oden is daring to bully me!"

At this moment, Kevin spoke up, "So you're going to rebuild the Roger Pirates?"

Uh……

Roger was momentarily speechless, then quickly looked at Kevin: "Isn't Mr. Kevin here? With our strength, Kaido is nothing but trash, a mere fifth-rank warrior."

Kevin said irritably, "You're quick to learn these new words. But I need to make this clear first: I'm willing to help Wano Country break free from Kaido's control, but I won't allow the opening of Wano Country to the outside world to be delayed for twenty years."

As soon as he finished speaking, Roger and Rayleigh's expressions changed simultaneously.

They knew the secrets of Wano Country very well, and through the records of Laugh Tale, Oden also learned the significance of opening Wano Country.

The ancient weapon Pluto, which is eight hundred years old, is located in Wano Country.

"call……"

Roger let out a breath: "So is there anything else you don't know, sir? You've also been to Laugh Tale?"

Kevin shook his head slightly: "I haven't been there. What 'D' stands for is none of my business, nor is it any of Joey Boy's backup plans. I want to change this world, not because of the so-called legacy of those who are already dead!"

"I want to overturn this world simply because I am a survivor of God Valley and because I feel uncomfortable seeing that suffering."

Kevin then looked at the two of them and asked, "Does D matter?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Roger suddenly burst into laughter.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

"Yes, the D is not important at all. Perhaps it's because my surname contains the D that I overlooked this essential fact."

"All those who dare to rebel against them are D! And now the number of D is so vast. Those defeated ones who have already died—we did not inherit their will; we are our own will!"

Kevin smiled upon hearing this and downed his drink in one gulp.

In this revolution, he would never allow the so-called Mandate of Heaven to appear, and that was definitely not the kind of revolution he wanted.

That would be disrespectful to those who have already sacrificed themselves in this revolution, and it would also be a minefield for the future.

After the Celestial Dragons are wiped out, no new Earth Dragons can ever appear.

This will be the victory that God Valley, an ordinary man and an orphan from the lowest social class, leads to overthrowing the world.

Rather than a restoration of order that inherited the will, or even the bloodline, of a great kingdom from the past.

Fundamentally, this is very important!

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