Taoist priest, who is so popular in One Piece

"No news from Garp yet?"

Sengoku, who had returned to Marinford from Marijoa, looked a little unhappy at this moment.

Although Garp did not cause any trouble while escorting Ace, this guy actually ran to the Sabaody Archipelago without saying a word afterwards.

Now he has simply disappeared, and even his lieutenant doesn't know where Garp is.

"The staff has questioned everyone on Vice Admiral Karp's ship, but has received no answer."

Aokiji spoke.

"Oh, maybe he couldn't bear to see his grandson being executed, so he hid somewhere."

Kizaru, with his legs resting on the table in front of him, spoke at this time.

In fact, as high-ranking members of the navy, Kizaru and others only knew about the relationship between Luffy and Garp at the beginning.

But after the Alabasta incident, when it was revealed that Luffy was Ace's younger brother, the relationship between Garp and Ace became tacitly known among the group.

"He's not like that, Borsalino."

Aokiji pulled up his eye mask, looked at Kizaru and said, "Vice Admiral Garp's justice is not something you can question."

Aokiji, who has a closer relationship with Garp, was obviously a little dissatisfied with what Kizaru said.

In the face of Aokiji's accusations, Kizaru's obscene expression did not change at all.

"Humph! He adopted the bloodline of the Pirate King, his son founded the Revolutionary Army in an attempt to overthrow the World Government, and his grandson declared war on the World Government."

"His justice cannot cover up these facts."

"The navy that represents justice represents everything!"

The last person in the room also spoke at this time.

Just from his tone, one could tell that he was quite dissatisfied with Garp, or rather, with the fact that several people who had caused big troubles recently were all related to Garp.

He crossed his arms across his chest, wearing the same navy uniform as Kizaru and Aokiji, with a dark red suit underneath.

There is no doubt that the only person in the entire navy who dared to speak to Aokiji like this was naturally one of the three admirals of the navy - Akainu Sakaski.

Compared to the lazy justice that Aokiji believes in and the ambiguous justice that Kizaru believes in, Akainu believes in absolute justice!

"Ah, does the navy really represent justice?"

After hearing what Akainu said, Aokiji spoke calmly.

It has to be said that among the people present, Aokiji was the navy who was most affected by Bai Ye’s live broadcast.

"How about you go to Marijoa in person in a month and tell those two thousand slaves this, Sakaski?"

"See if they recognize what you say is justice."

Faced with Aokiji's murderous questioning, Akainu's eyes remained firm:

"In order to maintain peace in the sea and to fight more pirates, the Navy needs the support of the World Government."

"Pirates are the evil ones. In order to destroy them, any sacrifice is acceptable."

"Slaves are also part of the sea."

Click~~

Just as he finished speaking, a sound suddenly rang out in the room, as if - the sound of the air freezing.

"That's really your character, Sakaski."

A sharp chill emanated from Aokiji's body, forming countless ice spikes.

I have to admit that Aokiji is really angry now.

Akainu's words reminded him of something in the past:

"Just like the O'Hara incident, right? In order to completely eliminate the evil, you ordered the bombardment of civilians. In order to eliminate the evil that might not even exist, you were willing to let an entire ship of innocent lives sink into the sea."

"Is your behavior really just?"

Seeing Aokiji mention the O'Hara incident, Akainu also spoke directly:

"The World Government concluded that O'Hara was studying blank history and attempting to revive ancient weapons."

"Maybe not? Kuzan——"

Akainu's voice also became serious:

"Has your justice been brainwashed by those evil pirates?"

"The World Government and the Navy have protected this sea for eight hundred years. Just because of some sophistry, you are standing on the side of the pirates?"

"If that's the case, I'll destroy you first."

At this moment, Akainu's body temperature continued to rise, and his body seemed to become like magma.

"I am just standing up for innocent lives."

Listening to Akainu's defense of the World Government and the Navy, Aokiji suddenly felt a little powerless.

The reason why he believed in the lazy justice of today was because he was confused about the actions of the World Government during the O'Hara incident.

And now, after hearing Akainu's ideas again, Aokiji understood a little bit.

I understand why the Five Elders reacted like that when Bai Ye mentioned history.

"Just because they have ruled this sea for eight hundred years, does that mean the World Government and the Navy are right?"

"Sakaski, you are so absolute!"

After saying this, the coldness around Aokiji became even more intense.

"I always want to protect everyone, but in the end I can't protect anyone."

"Kuzan, you are such a coward!"

Akainu showed no sign of weakness, and the magma on his body seemed to be about to erupt in the next second.

"enough!!!"

Suddenly, a loud shout rang out in the room.

Zhan Guo slammed the table and looked angrily at the two people who were arguing with each other:

"Is this the time for you to quarrel? What will happen if the army's morale is shaken when war approaches? As generals, do you need me to tell you again?"

"Akainu, your mission is to protect that place before the war comes."

"Aokiji, if you still believe in the justice of the navy, then fulfill your duties well."

"If you still don't agree..."

The domineering aura of the king surged out of Zhan Guo: "I will have no choice but to do it myself."

Faced with Sengoku's accountability, Aokiji and Akainu calmed down again and left the room one after another.

"They are two really scary guys, like monsters."

After the two men left, Kizaru's posture didn't even change.

"You should go too."

Seeing Kizaru's obscene expression, Sengoku's tone stagnated and he said:

"In a month, you will lead the team to rescue the slaves."

"Remember, after receiving the slaves during the live broadcast, rush back to Marinford immediately."

"Let's not talk about the Straw Hat gang, that old guy Whitebeard is not going to sit still and wait for the handover to be completed."

Zhan Guo actually didn't care about rescuing 2000 slaves.

Because he knew that if the Tianlong people lost 2000 slaves today, they would find 3000 more tomorrow.

To the entire ocean, it is meaningless.

The goal of the Warring States period has always been to eliminate pirates.

That's why he told Kizaru this.

"Oh, this is really a very difficult task."

Kizaru spoke slowly, stood up with his hands in his pockets and walked out of the room.

"Kuzan, Kizaru, Akainu..."

In the room where only one person was left, Zhan Guo's muttering could be heard:

"How should I choose between your justice?"

ps: First of all, I would like to make it clear that this book will not blacken Akainu (nor will it whitewash Akainu). I will try my best to write Akainu as I see him.