Ignite the fire from the pirates

Zhan Guo's voice was somewhat weak. He looked at He who had closed the door and said, "The execution site has been set at Marinford. We have been dragged into this war."

Crane sighed, "The navy is unavoidable no matter what, you and I both know this. And the World Government also has another intention, to expose the revolutionary army lurking in the navy."

"The Bait Plan... the name is really appropriate. With more than 300 baits and the core ideas of the Revolutionary Army, they have no choice."

Zhan Guo raised his head slightly: "So it's time for us to make a choice?"

Crane replied, "Be prepared. The power of this world is beginning to change dramatically, and the navy will inevitably be a part of it, and an important part at that."

"It is up to you, the Marshal, to decide our stance. We are firm in our inner justice, but we also understand that the World Government is unrivaled."

After thinking for a long time, Zhan Guo found a file and handed it to He.

"This is what I got after talking to that person. It was placed in the cafeteria of the headquarters before you returned to Marinford."

He took the file and started looking through it.

What is recorded in it are tragic fates.

Four seas, great routes...

Every life with a name and a surname has been in this hellish world since birth, living tenaciously like ants under a fate worse than death.

But no matter how hard they try, a random kick can cause them to lose their lives, their loved ones, and everything they care about.

Among them, Bartholomew Kuma, a cadre of the Revolutionary Army, and the man codenamed Cloak Man are also on the list.

The cloaked man, who is now the talk of the world and the center of public opinion, lost everything at the age of one.

Even if Bartholomew Bear and Ginny had not been slaves at the time, they might have died on that non-existent island... the Valley of the Gods.

The island destroyed by the Demon Killing Order, the Tree of Omniscience, and the archaeologist Dr. Clover: Krau D. Kloba.

The reason why this long-dead man has been pursuing the truth of history is because he once faced the darkness of this world.

A person was executed for no reason just because of his name.

His brother was executed in front of him after it was discovered that he was hiding his name as D, but he was spared because he lied that he was just a companion.

Afterwards, the World Government began to monitor it, and later discovered the existence of O'Hara scholars and learned that they had been studying taboos for a hundred years.

Then, O'Hara was destroyed in the Demon Killing Order.

He's brows furrowed more and more as he flipped through the pages of the file in his hand.

The East Sea Taikira Wolf, this so-called country on the bridge is composed of non-member countries and people who resist the World Government. There are countless archives with clear records.

He was executed because of his name, became a slave to build a bridge because of his birth, and finally died in the labor...

How can such a world not be dark?

Freifans, the once prosperous white town, is now in ruins.

The archive records those three months of hell.

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Chapter 260: Sengoku's determination, Teach's plan, Sakaski's travels

The records in the archives are simply shocking. Each page represents the loss of hundreds of lives, or as big as the destruction of entire countries like Freifans.

And because they were the backbone of the previous generation of the navy, He knew about the battle in Kamiya, and so did Sengoku.

Even at that time, it was Sengoku who called Garp's Den Den Mushi who was on vacation in Windmill Village in the East China Sea, and used Roger as an attraction to get Garp to go for support.

"Snapped."

The files were put together and placed on the desk by He.

After closing his eyes to ease his inner emotions, he raised his head slightly and looked at Zhan Guo: "Didn't you and I know these things a long time ago?"

As the absolute top leaders of the Navy Headquarters, and considering their current age, they know very well who are the creators of the tragic fates on this sea.

But...what does it matter?

What they have already known and understood, what they have already known, all they can do is turn a blind eye and maintain the little bit of justice that remains in this world that has been eroded by darkness.

"He asked me..."

Zhan Guo paused, his voice a little heavy: "He asked me if I was ready."

Crane rubbed his forehead.

Ready? Was the Navy simply not ready?

Although the navy is the most powerful force in the ocean, all it has been able to do so far is to maintain the situation.

The establishment of SWORD was a preparation, but this preparation was not mature at all. Even though they had sent their juniors to the reserve camp, it did not attract many potential recruits to join.

The unlimited right to open fire also means self-responsibility. If you are caught or killed, the navy will not care or do anything.

Such an institution can even be said to be a suicide organization.

He frowned and thought for a long time...

"I'm sorry, but I really can't figure out what the chances are for the Revolutionary Army to win."

As he spoke, He stretched out his hand and tapped the table: "If they designate Marinford as a place of execution, then they will definitely restrict the cloaked man's teleportation ability. Even if the photo published in the New Era newspaper is real, he didn't really kill one of the Five Elders, right?"

"You and I both know how the Valley of the Gods disappeared."

Valley of the Gods...

This place name once again brought back memories in Zhan Guo's mind.

How that country disappeared...

Haha...the original reason was just a study trip of the Celestial Dragons.

If killing can become a game, with people as prey to determine the winner, how can this be justice?

The cloaked man’s origin story: a survivor of the lost country, Valley of the Gods.

Just as it says, returning from hell to earth to seek revenge on God.

"call……"

After a long sigh, Sengoku also looked at He: "If this continues, can we really uphold true justice? Marshal Kong had the same idea as us when he was young, but after the Sabaody Archipelago incident committed by Bartolomeo, he was able to make a decision easily."

"Sometimes an excuse becomes a habit after being used for a long time, and we will use it as an excuse every time, and finally we believe in this so-called compromise justice."

After the words fell, He remained silent.

She recalled her conversation with Sakaski during their previous voyage.

The young man who was once called a monster in the Navy Headquarters Youth Training Camp was once only one step away from the position of admiral.

But after that duel, his inner will was broken by Kevin, causing his fighting power to decline severely, and he has not recovered to this day.

During this conversation, Sakaski's original paranoid view of justice changed.

"Someone once asked me, if I was born in O'Hara when I was young, my hometown was about to be destroyed because of scholars, so I boarded that refugee ship."

"In that case... am I willing to be sacrificed, or to be willing to sacrifice for the greater good?"

"Then I thought about it for a long time... I thought about the original face of justice for a long time."

"When you first became a marine, wasn't it to protect these people, to destroy the pirates who were harming these ordinary people?"

"Absolute justice..."

"Is it to absolutely maintain the rule of the Celestial Dragons? Or is it to absolutely protect the lives of all living beings?"

"Later, a major from the West Sea headquarters gave me the answer..."

“If you are confused, then go and see more, and see what the truest scene of this world is like.”

"The lost heart may be found again in this process."

……

He felt that there was something wrong with her thinking, because she could sense that there seemed to be something wrong with the entire navy.

"This file would not be left by Romi at the headquarters."

Sengoku nodded: "I know. In fact, perhaps the headquarters has also been infiltrated by them. Rosinante has been disappearing frequently recently, and the Den Den Mushi cannot be connected."

Crane: "So they have made their choice. As the Admiral who commands them, what are you going to do?"

Zhan Guo: "Someone has to take the blame, He. Just like you said, I also don't know what their chances of winning are... If they fail, at least I can still maintain the most basic order."

As soon as he finished speaking, He understood what Sengoku was planning.

They were not unaware of the changes within the navy in recent years, but apart from Bartolomeu, they could not confirm who else was a member of the Revolutionary Army.

But the ideas of the revolutionary army were indeed spreading and developing among the navy, and they could feel this change.

"Then we should... be careful."

Crane continued, "In a month, this place in Marinford will become the place of execution. And Marijoa no longer trusts the navy. The more than 300 revolutionary soldiers arrested this time were not even detained in Impel Down."

"It is obvious whether they are worried about the Cloak Man's ability to teleport, or they are suspicious of Impel Down as well."

Warring States nodded slightly.

I'm afraid this will also be an opportunity for the higher-ups to sort out the internal problems of the navy.

In this case, he must take action.

"Bulu Bulu..."

Sengoku looked at the Den Den Mushi connected to Marijoa, and after exchanging a glance with Tsuru, he answered the call.

"Warring States."

"Lord Five Old Stars."

At this moment, Zhan Guo's attitude seemed to have returned to the state it was before he became the marshal, which was very respectful.

The Den Den Mushi on the other side also paused noticeably.

"The execution will take place in Marinford in a month. The Navy will be responsible for the defense outside the bay, while CP0 will be responsible for the defense inside the bay."

"Understood. I will prepare a plan of action for the navy."

Satan Saint on the other side of Den Den Mushi paused again, and after a while he said, "Your attitude is beyond my expectations, Sengoku."

Sengoku: "The actions of the Revolutionary Army will only bring chaos to this world. This has already begun to appear. As a navy, maintaining order is necessary for justice."

Satan Saint: "But some people in the navy don't think so... right? No matter how hard the bugs struggle, they will always be bugs. Even if they unite, they will still be the same."

Zhan Guo's tone became more serious: "The source of the turmoil in the world will eventually be eliminated."

Satan Sheng: "You are very smart... Sengoku. In one month, the navy's deployment outside the bay will be ready and submitted to Marijoa. We need to see the navy's determination."

Zhan Guo: "Understood."

Den Den Mushi hung up, and Sengoku stood up and looked out the window.

"Call together all the Marines above the Rear Admiral level."

He also stood up: "I understand."

……

At the same time, in the first half of the Grand Line, the Kingdom of Alabasta: Yuba.

A fat figure was walking in the desert outside the town, dragging a man with leather on his head.

"A piece of trash like you can actually be an agent. You're unexpectedly weak! Hahahahaha..."

The person being dragged had a look of horror on his face: "Asshole! Do you know who I am? Let me go, idiot!"

Tiqi grabbed the man's hair and said, "CP9's operations team leader, I have been searching for a long time to find an agent like you from the CP organization."

As he spoke, Tiqi looked towards the nearby town of Yuba: "We are almost at the town... so it's time."

"Ah!!! Don't kill me!"

The sharp cry almost made Teach lose his grip on the Den Den Mushi in his hand, which he had just searched out from the other person.

"Too loud, asshole!"

After throwing a punch, Spandam screamed with his eyes closed: "My father is the captain of CP0! Captain!!"

"call……"