hotmtlnovel Chapter 97 Zephyr: My life ended the day my family was killed.
Chapter 97 Zephyr: My life ended the day my family was killed.
Chapter 97 Zephyr: My life ended the day my family was killed.
[New World, Black Fir Wood Sea, half a day before the tea party begins]
Black Fir Wood Sea is a small tributary sea adjacent to the territory of a neighboring state.
Unlike the world-renowned Wan Guo, which is filled with the smell of fruit juice, this sea area is known purely for its harsh weather.
But what it is most famous for are the treasures hidden within.
Younger pirates may not know, but any veteran pirate in the New World has heard of the legend of Davy Jones.
Even more rumors point to the depths of this sea.
It is said that David Jones' safe is somewhere in this area of the sea.
However, there were also some "wise men" who believed that the legend of Davy Jones was false.
This place is actually where Rocks D. Gibbek buried his treasure.
As for the reason, Rocks used the pirate game "Davy Back Fight" to plunder excellent crew members when he was young.
They have stayed in this area many times.
That's why the older folks in the new world get a headache just hearing the name of this game.
This further confirms the reliability of the rumors that Lox's treasure is buried in this sea area.
The Black Fir Wood Sea is shrouded in fog today.
Within the vast expanse of fog, numerous enormous and blurry figures could be faintly seen.
Naval warship, deck--
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Sora took the Den Den Mushi handed to him by the communications soldier and waved for the other party to leave.
Kacha--
"I am empty."
"it's me."
Suddenly, the Den Den Mushi took out a decoration resembling a golden crescent moon from its shell and stuck it on its forehead.
Just by looking at that strange hairstyle, Sora already knew who was on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
"Figaland Garin Saint".
"Will the Knights of God be deployed this time as well?"
Den Den Mushi said expressionlessly, "This tea party is of great importance. The remnants of Rocks' forces will pose a threat to the seas we control."
"If this is true, someone will naturally summon us."
"Prior to this, the Navy will serve as the vanguard for this Buster Call."
Kong suddenly raised his hand, signaling Garp, who was walking behind him, to shut his mouth.
"I understand. Is there anything else?"
The Den Den Mushi hung up without giving a reply.
call...·
He tossed aside the Den Den Mushi, leaned back in his chair, and rubbed his temples.
"Garp, what's wrong now?"
"Is this time going to be a full-blown war with the pirates?"
"Fifteen of the top-tier warships were deployed. Zephyr and I were with the fleet, but Sengoku was absent because he was going to the West Blue."
As Garp brushed past Kong, he stood at the bow of the ship, gazing at the sea, his justice cape swaying slightly behind him.
"Headquarters is only guarded by Kozuru and those new recruits. Are you sure there won't be any problems?"
He rubbed his cheeks, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes.
"This is not a problem for our navy to consider. Do you want the Five Elders to find a reason to continue deducting our military spending?"
"30% is already the limit we can accept."
"If this continues, the future naval system will be practically paralyzed."
"Then the Five Elders will have an even stronger reason to replace the top brass within the Navy."
"Perhaps the next Fleet Admiral will be a direct subordinate of some Celestial Dragon. Do you want to see that kind of future?"
Karp remained silent.
Kong stood up and patted his comrade on the shoulder.
"This is not an all-out war. The reason we asked you to join the Buster Call is simply to show the Five Elders our stance."
"Moreover, the fact that the remnants of Lox's faction have reunited after nine years inevitably makes them suspicious."
"Of course, if possible, we should still try to wipe out that group of great pirates in one fell swoop. Maybe after this mission, Twilight will be able to rejoin the team smoothly."
Catch them all
Garp shook his head and said self-deprecatingly:
"Don't joke around, Brother Kong. We can't capture all the remaining members of the Rocks gang on our own."
"Just dealing with the Golden Lion will take up a huge amount of our energy."
"Unless the entire Knights of God join the battle, but then again..."
"The Knights of God suffered heavy losses in the Battle of God Valley nine years ago, and it's questionable whether they can even muster a complete squad now."
"That woman"
The index finger of his raised left hand was pointed at the ship in the very center of the Buster Call fleet.
"She's the warlord, right? If we don't step in, you'll probably be waiting outside the Hall of Power for a few more days after this incident."
"...Just so you know."
Karp's outstretched hand under air pressure:
"Ignore her. Our mission this time is simply to disrupt the great pirates' gathering. As long as we can't get them together, that's enough."
"As for whether a fight will break out in the end—that depends on whether those pirates know what's good for them."
"If I happen to die here, Garp, when you return, tell Sengoku that he will become the next Fleet Admiral!"
Before Garp could refute, Sora continued:
"You're not fit to be a marshal, Garp."
"You are not a qualified politician. You don't understand what it means to compromise and submit. In this respect, Zhan Guo was much better than you."
"Even though we are both awakened users of Conqueror's Haki, you are better at charging into battle."
"Lieutenant general is the most suitable position for you. With us old buddies looking after you, no one will catch you red-handed."
"I have already explained this to the Warring States period in advance."
"Your job is to help him end this era and restore justice to the sea!"
Garp chuckled a few times: "Justice? Don't be ridiculous, Kong!"
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"As long as those Celestial Dragons are alive, justice will never prevail on this sea!"
"At most, it's just order, and even that's the Celestial Dragons' supreme order."
Kong had no rebuttal, nor could he refute it.
Because that's the truth.
Compared to the vast ocean, it is worth sacrificing a small number of innocent people to achieve world peace.
This is the world those five people in power want to see.
They don't need pirates, they don't need anything that goes against them.
To put it bluntly, the navy is just an armed organization disguised as a righteous organization, nothing more.
The Navy's justice can only be achieved within limited scope.
Once a certain height is crossed, justice ceases to be justice.
It is evil.
According to the Five Elders—
Those prey killed by the Celestial Dragons were merely a means for the World Government to balance the population of the ocean.
To die for order is their honor.
These are the Celestial Dragons, these are the Five Elders who have no humanity whatsoever!
Sora, who was well aware of this, did not say anything.
Those who know the truth don't need him to say it, and those who are ignorant won't listen anyway.
Both the Warring States period and the crane could understand this point.
But Karp couldn't understand it.
All he knew was that the Celestial Dragons were despicable and had done many things he didn't like to see.
Due to his status, Garp couldn't say much, but he expressed his silent protest by refusing to be promoted to admiral.
Becoming an admiral means taking on the responsibility of protecting the Celestial Dragons as they set sail.
In the entire naval promotion system, if you want freedom and justice, then vice admiral is the highest rank you can reach.
Because once you go any higher, you lose control over your own life and death.
Whenever the Celestial Dragons get into trouble outside, it's always the Admirals who lead the response.
Regardless of who the enemy is, the navy is only responsible for eliminating enemies who dare to attack their superiors.
"Get ready, Garp, the war is about to begin."
Garp left with a stern face, while his justice cape hung listlessly behind him.
"Is this alright, Marshal?"
From the shadows of the cabin, Zephyr, wearing glasses, slowly emerged, his expression complex.
"Garp is the most innocent Marine among us."
"He does not judge a person's worth by external standards, just as he judges justice."
"Self-righteousness, how willful!"
Whew!
A strong wind howled in, and the thick fog began to disperse.
"The wind's picking up. Looks like it's time to break into pirate territory—..."
At that very moment, the sails of the fifteen warships were like a bowstring drawn taut at full strength.
They all headed towards the distant sea of juice.
"Zeffa, where do you think our journey will end?"
With his arms crossed, he didn't look like the imposing and domineering naval admiral he once was.
He looks more like an old man with white hair standing at the entrance of the village.
Late years, old age, turbidity.
"I don't know, nobody cares about that kind of thing."
Zefa turned and walked into the depths of the cabin, only a mournful murmur drifting into the empty heart.
"But my life—"
"It ended when my family was killed by pirates."
"What remains is nothing but a tattered shell, clinging to life. My body is still alive, but my soul is dead..."
"Die on that island full of regret."
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But the figure waving goodbye was nowhere to be seen again. The old and mournful humming came from Zefa's mouth and was swept away by the wind to the boundless sky.
"Zeffa—."