Chapter 204: Fellow travelers, ambiguous justice! (Two in one)
The clear sky is blue and dotted with blue.
On the vast ocean, a strange warship with a slender blue and white hull is breaking through layers of waves and traveling at high speed.
In early October, the temperature dropped sharply. After leaving the waters of Dressrosa, Tsugikuni Yoshiichi could clearly feel the difference in temperature.
On the deck of the warship Dawn, Tsugumi Yuichiro stood quietly at the bow, gazing at the sea with a calm expression.
"Captain Tsugakuki, is it really okay for us to leave the Dressrosa branch like this?"
"There's no strong navy at the base. If some powerful pirates attack the branch, we won't be able to afford the losses."
"I think I don't need to go with you on this operation, right?"
The cabin door was pushed open, and Borsalino, dressed in a white suit and a navy cloak, slowly walked out of the cabin. Seeing Tsugakuni Yoriichi at the bow, he walked up behind Yoriichi and complained to him.
"Don't worry, didn't I leave Koshiro at the branch? He will take good care of the branch."
"If we encounter an opponent we can't resist, I'll tell him not to fight head-on. As long as the person is still alive, I can afford any loss."
"If people survive and land is lost, both people and land will survive."
"You have to go on this operation!"
When Ji Guoyuan heard Borsalino's words behind him, he turned his head slightly and said to Borsalino with a smile.
The reason why Tsugikuni Yoriichi led the team out to sea this time was precisely because of the South China Sea incident. Cyrus had not yet given him the relevant report, but after Roger's execution, Tsugikuni Yoriichi had not received any report from Cyrus, which made Yoriichi a little worried.
According to the plan, if Cyrus and the others had already taken Luju and a group of people who knew information about Roger to Dressrosa, Cyrus would definitely call him first to report his safety. However, until today, Tsugikuni Yoriichi had not received the call. Yoriichi realized that Cyrus and the others might have been in trouble.
Although he didn't know why Cyrus and the others didn't call him for help, Yunyi was never the kind of person who would sit and wait for death, so he took the initiative to find Zefa to inquire about the situation.
When Yoriichi learned that the navy had captured Roger's crew and used the power of the devil fruit to get clues about Roger's wife and children from them, Yoriichi could no longer sit still and directly led the warship to sail towards the South China Sea.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi could probably guess what kind of trouble Cyrus and the others had encountered, so since leaving Dressrosa, Yoriichi had been silent all the way, thinking about how to deal with it.
"I don't know what's going on, but you, the legendary navy who captured the Pirate King Roger, have to come out in person!" Borsalino heard what Tsugikuni Yoriichi said, came to Yoriichi's side, put his hands on the railing, looked at the sea, and joked.
After spending some time together, the two became much more familiar with each other and their conversations became more casual.
"Well...it's not a big deal..."
"It's just... maybe this incident will affect the world's pattern!"
At this, Tsugikoku Yoshiichi narrowed his eyes slightly, he had already made a decision. Hearing this, Borsalino also turned his head slightly and glanced at Tsugikoku Yoshiichi, his heart filled with surprise.
"It affects the world's pattern...that's really scary..." Borsalino sighed, frowned slightly, and after looking at the sea view with Jiguo Yuanyi for a while, he prepared to turn around and leave.
"Blur, blur—"
At this moment, a quick ringing sound of Den Den Mushi came from Yunyi's arms.
Yunyi casually took out a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and took a look at its appearance. Seeing that it was Cyrus calling, a smile appeared on his face. He did not hesitate to call Borsalino and directly picked up the receiver and greeted with a smile:
"Hello? Cyrus? I haven't heard from you for such a long time, you finally called!"
"How's it going? Is everything going well?"
As the warship was sailing, the sea breeze was howling. On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Cyrus, who was holding the receiver, could hear the whistling wind coming from the other side when he heard Yoriichi's greeting.
"Lieutenant General, we've run into some trouble."
"Are you free now? I have something to report to you."
At this time, Cyrus was standing in the middle of the street, staring at the team of marines in front of him with a serious face, and said.
Hearing the word "trouble," Tsugikoku Yoriichi's face showed an expression of "as expected." Borsalino, standing nearby, also heard Cyrus' words and couldn't help but stop in his tracks, turning his head curiously to look at Tsugikoku Yoriichi.
Ever since Borsalino officially joined the Dawn branch, he'd been curious about where Cyrus was going on his mission. Now, he finally had some clues!
"It's convenient. If you have any trouble, just tell me."
Jiguo Yuanyi glanced at Borsalino, then smiled and said that at this point, Jiguo Yuanyi no longer had any intention of hiding the idea from Borsalino.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi probably knew what kind of trouble Cyrus was referring to. After all, he was a person with the "third eye". If he couldn't guess this, he wouldn't have any use in this world.
"The island is blocked."
“We can’t bring anyone out.”
"And... I've received news that the branch navy, under the command of the World Government, is capturing all pregnant women on the island and intends to execute them in secret."
"Lieutenant General, I absolutely cannot allow such a thing to happen in front of me. I think..."
When Cyrus said this, Tsugikuni Yoriichi's smile grew wider and he interrupted directly: "Hey, Cyrus, I already know what happened."
"Do you remember what I told you before? As long as it's something you believe is just, just go for it. I support you."
“Now, I say the same thing.”
"Go ahead and do it, Cyrus."
"I have only one request, never let any innocent person die before our eyes."
"Control everyone on the island before I arrive!"
Having said that, Yunyi hung up the phone and then looked at the sea with deep eyes.
Borsalino listened to the entire conversation between Yuichiro and Cyrus. When he heard the news that "the navy was going to execute the pregnant women on the island", Borsalino immediately realized what Yuichiro and Cyrus were talking about.
At the same time, he finally knew where Cyrus and the others were!
Having served as a lieutenant general for so many years, Borsalino has his own intelligence network, and he also knows a little about the affairs of Patrilla Island.
He knew that the real purpose of the World Government's plan to execute all the pregnant women on the island was to kill the wife and children of Pirate King Roger!
"Cyrus, is he actually in the South China Sea?"
"You arranged for him to go there. Is there something important?"
"And... Vice Admiral Tsugukuni, if I understand your conversation correctly... are you planning to go against the World Government and Marine Headquarters?"
"As a Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, I'm afraid I can't turn a blind eye to this matter!"
Borsalino spoke in a serious tone, slowly turned around and looked at Tsugikoku Yoriichi.
He had heard Tsugikoku Yoshiichi's words clearly. It wasn't until now that Borsalino realized the destination of their trip was Patrilla Island in the South China Sea. And from what Tsugikoku Yoshiichi had said, he actually intended to intervene in the affairs of Patrilla Island!
Although Borsalino had been in Dressrosa for a while, he still had basic political sensitivity. Even if he was not in the center of power, Marine Headquarters, Borsalino still understood what the Patrilla Island incident represented.
The person who can issue an order to kill all pregnant women probably has the most power in the world.
Tsugikuni Yuichiro is planning to go against such a person!
As a vice admiral of the Marine Headquarters, he should firmly support the order regardless of whether it comes from the Navy's top brass or the World Government.
Of course, this is for the general navy...
"Is there no way to turn a blind eye?"
"Lieutenant General Borsalino, if you wish to close your eyes, I believe I can grant you that."
Hearing Borsalino's words, Ji Guoyuan's expression remained unchanged. He slowly turned around, the long sword at his waist having been withdrawn at some point. Ji Guoyuan grabbed the sword with one hand, and the tip of the sword was already pressed against Borsalino's throat.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's attack was so fast that even Borsalino didn't react immediately, and Yoriichi held the knife to his throat. He hadn't expected that just a word from him would cause such a big move.
"Borsalino, you are my chief of staff. You must stand with me on the path of justice!"
"I brought you to the Dawn branch not just because of your outstanding abilities, but more importantly, I think you and I should be on the same path. We should be partners in the same boat."
"If you're walking a different path than I am... I suggest you get off this ship now."
Feeling the cold chill on the tip of the knife and looking at Tsugakuin's calm and indifferent expression, Borsalino slowly raised his hands and said with a smile:
"Well...if you let me get off the boat now, I can't swim to the shore!"
Borsalino said this with a double meaning. Hearing this, Yunyi slowly put away his knife and smiled. Borsalino sighed softly and said to Yunyi, "I will adjust the course and go directly through the doldrums into the South China Sea. This will save a lot of time."
Ji Guoyuan nodded, looked at Borsalino's back as he left, touched his chin, and a thoughtful look appeared on his face.
Was Borsalino intimidated by Tsugikuni Yoriichi and forced to obey? Obviously not. If he really wanted to go against Yoriichi, Yoriichi would not have killed him with one blow just now. While chatting with Yoriichi, Borsalino was actually able to fight back.
The reason why Borsalino would obey Yoriichi Tsugikuni is very simple. As Yoriichi said, he and Yoriichi and the others are on the same path!
The justice that Borsalino believed in was "ambiguous justice."
What does this mean? It can be simply understood as Borsalino's concept of justice being flexible. He has his own interpretation of justice and is not simply a mouthpiece for the Navy's top brass.
Don't be fooled by Borsalino's timid look just now. He is actually a determined man. If something crosses his bottom line, he will never show mercy, let alone to Tsugikuni Yoriichi, even to his own teacher.
"You are such a gentle person! Borsalino." Jiguo Yuanyi said softly as he watched Borsalino's back disappear from his sight, then turned around and looked at the sea.
The direction of the warship changed, and the sky above the distant sea was covered with dark clouds, as if a storm was about to come.
…
On the streets of Patrilla Island, Cyrus held the Den Den Mushi in his arms.
Yixiao and Mihawk, who were not far away, heard his conversation with Tsugikoku Yoriichi. Mihawk's expression softened considerably. Although the navy had disappointed him, fortunately, the man he trusted did not disappoint him.
Yixiao was also smiling at this moment. He slowly drew out his long knife, intending to clean up the "filth".
At this moment, Cyrus came to Yixiao, put his hand on Yixiao's hand, and said in a deep voice: "I'll take care of it."
Then Cyrus walked past Yixiao and Mihawk, came to the front of the group of marines, and shouted to everyone, "Let them go."
When the sailors heard this, they looked at each other, and then all their eyes turned to the sergeant who was thrown away by Cyrus.
But under the gaze of these people, the sergeant seemed to be knocked unconscious by Cyrus, lying on the ground with his limbs spread out, without any reaction.
Cyrus turned around and looked at the sergeant lying on the ground. He couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and shouted, "Stop pretending to be dead! Get up quickly."
"Will playing dead help?"
However, the sergeant lying on the ground just trembled his fingers and continued lying there without getting up.
Yes, he was pretending to be unconscious. He had to pretend. He recognized Cyrus and his group, who were obviously the "leaders" of the New World Navy branch, but he was also carrying out a mission under orders. Now that something like this had happened, he, a mere sergeant, couldn't take the blame.
Release him? If the World Government and the Marine Headquarters pursue him, how will he survive?
Don't let go? Cyrus and the others in front of him were obviously not so easy to talk to. He had already noticed that the blind man was about to draw his sword!
"Don't call me... I'm unconscious!!" The sergeant lay on the ground, muttering to himself.
Seeing that the sergeant was trying to pretend to be dead, Cyrus was speechless.
He turned his head and looked at the navy, exuding a heavy aura.
"Yes... yes!" The sailors saluted Cyrus in unison. During the time Cyrus and Yoriichi were talking, the sailor had already passed the newspaper around to his comrades.
The major general in charge of Patrilla Island affairs had also learned of the incident and was on his way. Whether the hostages were released or not was irrelevant to these soldiers. Even if they were held accountable, they wouldn't be held responsible.
The pregnant woman returned to her husband's arms crying. Seeing his wife being released, the man bowed madly to Cyrus and kept saying words of gratitude.
However, Cyrus only said a few perfunctory words of comfort, and the solemn expression on his face did not dissipate.
The real trouble has just begun.
…
"What? People from Dawn Branch on Patrilla Island? Who?"
"A strong young man with a greatsword on his back? A young man with eagle eyes? A blind man?"
"They are Tsugikoku Yoriichi's subordinates!"
"What? It stopped your arrest?"
"Listen, don't get into conflict with them. By the way, is Tsugikoku Yoriichi here?"
"Not here! That's good!"
"The operation is temporarily suspended. Report any new developments to me immediately. I will have someone take over the affairs of Patrilla Island."
At the Naval Headquarters, Admiral Sengoku received a call from the branch major general and learned about what happened on Patrilla Island. When he heard that Yoshikazu Tsugikuni's subordinates appeared on Patrilla Island, Sengoku's heart tightened.
After hanging up the phone, Zhan Guo couldn't help but whispered, "Troublesome... The most troublesome guy encountered the most troublesome thing!"
"Asshole! Why would his people show up in the South China Sea instead of staying in Dressrosa or the New World?!"
As he said this, the angry Zhan Guo punched the table, then quickly stood up and left the office.
Sengoku had a premonition that the events on Patrilla Island might get out of his control. Tsugikuni Yoriichi's subordinates were powerful, and since they had already intervened to prevent the capture of the pregnant woman, it was impossible for them to just stop one incident.
Sengoku knew Tsugakuni Yoriichi's temper. If he knew the news, he would definitely not let it go.
He even dared to attack CP0 in front of the general, so how could he be soft-hearted towards CP9?
Fortunately, the people on Patrilla Island were only Tsugikuni Yoshiichi's subordinates. As long as a lieutenant general who could calm the situation was sent, this matter could be resolved.
Afterwards, even if Jiguo Yuanyi knew about it, it was too late.
Zhan Guo knew that Ji Guoyuan could not tolerate any grain of sand in his eyes, but there could still be grains of sand outside his eyes. Ji Guoyuan was "reckless", but he was also rational.
After leaving the office, Zhan Guo immediately found Marshal Gang Gu Kong. After hearing the news, Gang Gu Kong also covered his head and felt a headache.
After a brief discussion, the two of them called Sakaski and prepared to send him to Nanhai to stabilize the situation.
The order given to Sakaski was also very simple. He just had to control Yoriichi Tsugakuni's subordinates and rein in the navy so that they would not participate in or help the World Government's actions.
The point is, it doesn't help.
"Sakaski, the worst-case scenario is that we must not let the Navy attack CP9. Absolutely, absolutely, do not attack CP9."
When Sakaski received the mission order, he was completely confused. In his opinion, such an easy task, why did he need to do it himself?
Sakaski is not bragging. The tasks he has handled are all the most difficult and important tasks of the headquarters. Ordinary small tasks are not worthy of his efforts at all.
Preventing the Navy from attacking CP9? This is also called a mission?
After Sakaski left, for safety reasons, Sengoku called Borsalino, intending to find out what Tsugikuni Yoriichi was doing now.
If... Tsugakuni Yoriichi is also planning to go to Dressrosa, Sengoku will have to go with Sakaski. Relying on Sakaski alone, he can control Tsugakuni Yoriichi's subordinates, but he cannot control Tsugakuni Yoriichi himself.
"Oh? Lieutenant General Tsugikoku!"
"I'm practicing."
In the cab, Borsalino received a call from Sengoku, and said with a smile as he looked at Yoriichi Tsugakuni who was sitting in front of him drinking tea.
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(End of this chapter)
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