Chapter 151: Good people, should they be pointed at with guns?!
After Cyrus reported his findings to Jiguo Yuanyi, Yixiao fell into complete silence. His eyes, which were originally closed, were opened with effort, revealing the whites of his eyes.
Obviously, Yixiao did not expect that the Navy's investigation results would be like this.
When he had a conflict with that noble, there were definitely many witnesses. With his Observation Haki, it was impossible for him to misjudge even such a thing.
However, the result of Cyrus' report at this time was a consistent accusation of murder. Yixiao simply could not accept this.
Yixiao initially thought that it was the navy who was causing trouble. After all, he had been wandering for so many years and had seen many corrupt navy officers.
However, when Ji Guoyuan said those words, Yixiao quickly calmed down, closed his eyes, remained silent, and waited for the navy's decision.
"Knock knock." Ji Guoyuan put his left hand on the table and tapped it lightly. Although he had some guesses, he still couldn't rely on his trust to determine the nature of the incident.
Many times, it is impossible to get things done based on simple trust.
Only through just means can we guarantee with a high probability that the result will be just.
"Cyrus, what do you think about this matter? Did anything strange happen during the investigation?"
Ji Guoyuan pointed at the stool beside the table, motioning Cyrus to sit down and talk.
However, after taking a look and smiling, Cyrus did not choose to sit down. Instead, he saluted towards Ji Guoyuan and reported formally:
"Report!"
"I think there's something fishy about this!"
"During the investigation, I interviewed many people. Although they all said that he suddenly killed Viscount Wembley, there is one thing that concerns me."
"Those are the people I investigated. Their rhetoric is basically the same."
"Normally, I can understand ordinary people remaining silent or speaking incoherently after experiencing such a horrific event, but the fact that everyone is calmly saying the same thing is problematic!"
"And while I was investigating, the Cuiluan Principality was also sending people to investigate this matter."
"I arrived later than the people from Cuiluan Principality!"
Cyrus reported and described some of the situations he thought were problematic, without exaggerating, without blindly believing that what the people said was absolutely correct, and without pointing the finger at Yixiao, who had hurt him in the previous battle.
"Is that so?"
"I have to say, Cuiluan Principality is very efficient."
“To be able to accomplish so much in such a short time, the administrative efficiency is quite good.”
Cyrus could hear the sarcasm in Tsugakugo Yoshiichi's tone, but the Cuiluan Principality was a member of the World Government. If Tsugakugo Yoshiichi's words were to get out, it would have a somewhat negative impact. Moreover, it was said in front of an outsider like Yixiao, so Cyrus tried to make amends:
"This is also normal. Normally, member states of the World Government are all countries with a certain level of strength."
"It's reasonable for a country like this to have some high administrative efficiency."
"And the person in trouble is Viscount Wembley of this country, a noble. I learned that Viscount Wembley is the Duchess's brother."
Cyrus has indeed investigated a lot of things during this time. At least, he has a clear understanding of Viscount Wembley's interpersonal relationships.
After that, Cyrus continued to ask:
"Brigadier General Jiguo, what should we do now?"
"If we go by the eyewitness testimony, the criminal is clearly identified. Generally speaking, our navy is obligated to assist allied nations in apprehending criminals, especially since they are currently on our ship."
Things had developed to this point and Cyrus was at a loss as to what to do.
He knew very clearly that there seemed to be a hidden story in this matter, but if the witnesses' testimonies were consistent, Yixiao seemed to have really been labeled a criminal in this matter.
Although One Piece is a world of "superpowers", the world's order makes it difficult to restrain super strong people like Yixiao.
But isn’t the existence of their navy to uphold justice and restrict these “superpowers” from doing evil?
Moreover, Cyrus believed that if it was Ji Guoyuan who took action, their navy would not necessarily lose to Yixiao.
"That's really difficult to do."
"Mr. Yixiao, what is your opinion now?"
"Faced with something like this, what do you think?!"
Tsugikoku Yuichi stopped tapping the table. He had already made up his mind, but he still looked at Yixiao and asked with a smile.
“Hehehe.”
"Although I'm not a famous figure, everything I say is true!"
"I don't know why those people lied, but since they said so, let's just assume they're right."
"But... the Navy."
"I won't surrender, because I really didn't lie."
As Yixiao was speaking, he slowly stood up, as if he was planning to leave, but Cyrus directly blocked Yixiao's way and had no intention of letting him go.
Seeing that this stubborn Cyrus was about to quarrel with Yixiao again, Ji Guoyuan waved his hand at Cyrus and said, "Let him leave. It's okay."
"But, Mr. Yixiao, are you planning to leave like this, bearing the label of 'murderer'?"
"Even if I'm framed, it doesn't matter, does it?"
When Cyrus saw Yoriichi gesture to make way, he smiled and was about to leave, but when he reached the door, Yoriichi Tsugikuni suddenly asked.
"As you said, the people of Cuiluan Principality must be living a very hard life!"
"Even if I was falsely accused, I don't want to add any more burden to their lives."
"Now I can probably understand what they are thinking."
"The infamy of being a murderer is just a name I have to bear."
Having said that, he smiled and was about to leave.
However, at this time, Jiguo Yuanyi also stood up and praised Yixiao with a smile:
"Mr. Yixiao, you are really a gentle person."
"But if this world makes gentle people suffer more, then isn't this world very twisted?"
"As a navy, if we see this distorted world and don't consider changing it, then won't we, the navy, become distorted as well?"
"Mr. Yixiao, I am a marine. I never shy away from talking to others. I stand for justice."
"Some people might think that a sailor like me would be hypocritical, but this is what I intend to do."
"At the very least, let gentle people be treated gently by the world."
Having said that, Tsugikoku Yoriichi turned to look at Cyrus and said:
"Cyrus, you said the witnesses all gave the same account, right?"
"In that case, let's investigate the people investigating the case in Cuiluan Principality. By the way, let's investigate the deeds of Viscount Wenblay."
"I believe what Mr. Yixiao said. I think that the guy who planned to kill someone just because someone blocked his way must have a 'criminal record'!"
"We don't necessarily have to look for ordinary people. No matter where you are, there are underground forces. Those people are more informed and more daring to speak out!"
"Killing a heinous criminal is also a good deed, isn't it?"
As he spoke, Ji Guoyuan smiled at Yixiao.
Upon hearing this, Cyrus nodded slightly, glanced at him and smiled, then walked past him and left the cabin first.
After Cyrus left, Yixiao slowly turned around, and a smile appeared on his originally bitter face:
"Brigadier General Tsugikoku Yoshiichi."
"I really want to see what kind of person you are!"
Upon hearing this, Yunyi slowly returned to his seat and said to Yixiao:
"Mr. Yixiao, I think you are not in a hurry. Please sit for a while."
"Let's continue chatting."
(End of this chapter)
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