Emotionally speaking, Zhan Guo really didn't want to see his old comrade's only child end up in such a situation.
All along, as the Admiral of the Navy, Sengoku has actually been protecting Luffy. If it weren't for his protection, he would have been able to dispatch strong men to capture Luffy as soon as Luffy left the Navy's sight.
However, Sengoku also took into consideration that a child of Luffy's age would be suffocated if he was "locked up" in the headquarters and had classes and training all day. When Luffy escaped, Sengoku was actually soft-hearted and wanted to give Luffy some breathing space.
He hopes that Luffy will return to the Marine Headquarters after truly experiencing the cruelty of the ocean.
In fact, Luffy did not commit any principled mistakes in his actions after leaving the Marine Headquarters, which made Sengoku more relieved, until Luffy got into trouble on Fishman Island.
The New Navy's garrison commander on the island was injured, which indirectly caused the bloody incident on Fishman Island.
Although the culprit is the Celestial Dragons, Luffy's lawless character hidden in his bones was actually first revealed on Fishman Island.
In fact, at this stage, if Sengoku could be tougher and directly send strong men to forcibly capture Luffy and bring him back to the Marine Headquarters, everything could still be turned around. However, a series of events that happened afterwards made it impossible for Sengoku to distract himself to deal with Luffy's affairs.
Luffy, who entered the New World, was like a dragon returning to the sea, and began to fly completely.
Luffy's heart is kind, but his character is also paranoid. Once he decides to do something, he will do it no matter what means he uses.
Personal emotions completely dominate all of Luffy's actions.
However, a normal person's actions cannot be driven solely by rationality. Just because you want to do something doesn't mean you can just do it. Secular values and notions of good and evil will impose various constraints on people's actions.
But Luffy does not have these constraints.
It is precisely because of this that everything Luffy, whose time and space intertwined with Yoriichi Tsugakuin, did was driven by his own emotions.
He broke into the Judicial Island for the sake of friendship for Robin; he released the criminals from the Undersea Prison for the sake of family for Ace; he attacked Banko and Onigashima at all costs, more so to realize his own ambition and the dream of becoming the Pirate King.
The same is true for Luffy today. For the sake of the red road sign historical text, he has already made up his mind to face the navy. Under the attack of him and Dragon, even the Cake Island under the rule of the new navy could not stop him.
Perhaps such a person can be called "true to his nature" by the person he likes.
But for ordinary people who work hard in this world, is the existence of such a person good or bad?
One thing is certain: the pirates who escaped Impel Down will not have any positive impact on the world. Luffy, who will do anything to achieve his goals, naturally lacks any sense of justice.
Of course, Luffy himself never said that he was a good person.
free
How many selfish, impulsive people have been created by this word? When pirates use "freedom" to justify their actions, how many ordinary people who abide by the rules are paying the price for their freedom?
Justice is like the antonym of freedom. The first quality of a person who can truly practice justice is restraint.
Unlimited freedom is a sin. In the ideal world in Tsugumi Yoshiichi's mind, such a person would never be allowed to have the power to influence the world.
Yoriichi Tsugakuni never denied that Luffy's original intention was kind, but he inherited Garp's kindness but not his restraint.
The progress and development of human civilization does not appear in the process of human pursuit of freedom, but in the process of human pursuit of order.
Having made up his mind, Yoshiichi Tsugakuni naturally would not be surprised at all. When he assigned the tasks in his hands to other people, the New Navy in the New World also sent elite troops to track the whereabouts of the Straw Hat Pirates and others.
The development of things will not stagnate because of one person. When the navy was making intensive preparations, the Straw Hat Pirates successfully obtained the last landmark historical text with their growing strength.
This piece of historical text was not hidden in any special place. Instead, after the Roger Pirates arrived at the Final Island, they secretly hid one of the signpost historical texts. Whether it was Kozuki Oden or Rayleigh, they actually knew the whereabouts of this signpost historical text.
Not to mention the main text of the history, they even know exactly where the final island is.
However, before Luffy collected the other three landmark historical texts, neither Rayleigh nor Kozuki Oden had any intention of leading Luffy.
In their opinion, Luffy's process of collecting the historical text of the landmarks can also be regarded as an experience, although when they saw the straw hat on Luffy's back, they already knew that Shanks should have entrusted the future to this kid.
However, if Luffy is unable to collect the other pieces of historical text by his own strength, it can only be said that the time to unlock the great treasure is not yet ripe.
But the situation is different now. Luffy has done something that none of them could have imagined. He actually obtained the original text of the historical landmark in the New Navy's base.
This not only means that Luffy's strength has grown to a certain level, but also means that the time to unlock the great treasure has matured.
But to be on the safe side, Rayleigh still decided to give Luffy a trial alone.
If he can get his approval, he will personally guide Luffy to the final island.
The location where this trial is held is on an island called Shuixianxing in the second half of the Grand Line.
Luffy is undoubtedly very eager for the great treasure, and he also attaches great importance to the trial that Rayleigh mentioned. He will not allow himself to fail. Out of caution, Luffy, under the persuasion of his companions, plans to recuperate for a while first, wait until his body recovers to its peak condition, digest the combat experience of Cake Island, and then accept Rayleigh's trial.
In the battle on Cake Island, it was the first time that Luffy used the power of his devil fruit for such a long time, and it was also that battle that allowed Luffy to see the different uses of his devil fruit ability.
The feeling of being able to control everything around him at will still makes Luffy feel extremely intoxicated when he recalls it again.
He had to hold on to this feeling. Luffy vaguely realized that the power of the rubber fruit he ate was far beyond what he knew.
This understanding has gradually become clearer as Luffy has gained a deeper understanding of world history over this period of time.
Almost everyone in the Straw Hat Grand Fleet knew that their captain was only one step away from the great treasure, and Luffy was not the kind of person who would lie or conceal anything, so he did not hide anything from his comrades in the Grand Fleet who had drunk the sworn brotherhood wine with him.
The captains of each fleet also knew that as long as Luffy could pass Rayleigh's trial, he would be able to obtain the key to the great treasure. Therefore, the fleet of this size did not disband. Instead, they temporarily stationed on the Water Star Island with Luffy's Straw Hat Pirates.
They are also full of curiosity about the great secret treasure and want to witness with their own eyes the moment when the great secret treasure is opened.
Luffy naturally would not object to this. He is the kind of person who will unconditionally trust those who have given their trust to him, no matter how long they have known each other.
During this process, Luffy could hear these people talking about Joy Boy's deeds intentionally or unintentionally.
Luffy doesn't care about such illusory legends at all. He knows that he is himself, not some Joy Boy. But he will not change the minds of Kozuki Oden and others.
Luffy knows exactly what he wants, and no matter what others say, he is just being himself.
The weather is clear and crisp in autumn, and before we know it, it has arrived.
The Sunny was docked in the harbor of Shuixianxing Island. Around the ship, there were many ships of different sizes and shapes docked.
This small town, which was not very prosperous originally, has become extremely lively because of the arrival of the Straw Hat Fleet.
At night, the banquet had just ended. Luffy and his friends, who had eaten and drunk their fill, returned to the ship. They sat on the deck, looking at the bright night sky and chatting to digest their food.
Tomorrow is the agreed time for the trial to begin. When he thinks that he will soon know the location of the final island, even someone like Luffy can't help but feel nervous and excited.
Luffy's rare deepness also attracted concerned glances from everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates.
Sanji thought Luffy was under too much pressure, so he went to the kitchen to get a glass of juice. After returning to the deck, he quietly came to Luffy's side, put the juice next to Luffy, and said with some concern:
"Hey, Luffy, why are you so silent? Haven't you figured out what to do after getting the great treasure?"
It sounded like a joke, but it was Sanji's way of trying to relieve Luffy's confusion and tension.
Not only Luffy, but even Sanji himself was a little nervous and expectant. He did not go to sea for the great treasure, but when this legendary great treasure became within reach, Sanji couldn't help but have some fantasies in his mind.
I don't know how huge a fortune that is.
After getting it, no matter what kind of food it is, you should be able to buy it.
Maybe Allblue can be artificially produced.
Sanji has all kinds of ideas, and he thinks Luffy should be the same as him. Luffy shouts every day that he wants to become the Pirate King, but Sanji never knows what Luffy will do after obtaining the great treasure and becoming the Pirate King.
Perhaps, single-celled Luffy is a little confused now?!
"Um?!"
"How is that possible?!"
Luffy smiled when he heard that, his tone firm. After he finished speaking, he grabbed the juice and drank it in one gulp.
"oh?"
"I don't think I've ever heard you say that!"
"Luffy, now that you've got the great secret treasure, what are you going to do? Tell us about it."
"We've always heard you say you wanted to become the Pirate King, and we thought that was your only dream."
I am the man who will become the Pirate King. This is what Luffy has been saying all the time. Even the people in the Straw Hat Pirates heard Luffy have other ideas for the first time.
Isn't his dream to become the freest person on this ocean?!
Isn’t it?!
"hey-hey!"
"I've barely told anyone about this dream of mine. Ace and Sabo both laughed at me for being so childish."
"But I really do think so. If I can get the great secret treasure, my dream should be able to come true."
"That is, I hope that everyone in this world can have enough food to eat!"
Simple and plain.
Brook burst into laughter upon hearing this. After a brief moment of daze, Coby's mood became excited. Chopper's eyes sparkled with stars upon hearing this, and he exclaimed, "Your dream is really great." Nami smiled knowingly and whispered, "That sounds a lot like you."
This was the first time the crew heard Luffy's ultimate dream. Everyone's expression was different. Sanji, who was standing next to Luffy, was also shocked by Luffy's "ambition". It seemed nothing at first, but to achieve it...
"Haha, if that's the case, then I have no choice but to become the Pirate King!"
"Luffy!"
Sanji is also full of affirmation for Luffy's ultimate dream.
One Piece. After being alienated, this label symbolizes the highest power, the highest wealth and the highest fame in the world.
If Luffy really wants to realize his great dream, these three are indispensable.
only
Everyone present seemed to have no problem with Luffy having such an ultimate dream.
On the contrary, they could easily understand why Luffy, who is a foodie, would have such a dream.
Just as Luffy and his crew were imagining the future, they didn't realize that there was a merchant ship anchored on the sea less than three nautical miles away from Shuixianxing Island.
The interior of the merchant ship's cabin is filled with various complex instruments, and a group of well-behaved crew members are operating the various instruments in front of them.
This is a surveillance ship disguised as a merchant ship, equipped with Dr. Vegapunk's most advanced inventions.
Luffy's conversation with his companions on the Sunny echoed in the cabin almost at the same time. Someone recorded it and sent it back to headquarters.
A strong wind was howling, and a brilliant golden light streaked across the night sky in the first half of the Grand Line, flying over dozens of kilometers in an instant. It was so fast that it looked like a shooting star, disappearing in a flash.
“Can everyone have enough to eat?”
"Then your dream should be to become the Farmer King instead of the Pirate King."
"How ridiculous!"
Tsugakuinichi was covered in golden flames and was moving rapidly towards the Water Star Island. On the way, he received the latest information about the Straw Hat Pirates from his subordinates.
After learning about the heart-to-heart talk between Luffy and his crew members at night, he felt no tenderness in his heart, but only irony and ridiculousness.
(End of this chapter)
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