Aokiji subconsciously comforted Zephyr but was rejected by the latter on the spot: "Turning point?"
"It doesn't matter what happens to that kind of thing."
Zephyr waved his hand and looked up into the distance. The Conqueror's Haki emanating from his body had even reached the point where Aokiji's scalp was numb.
Conqueror's Haki, a kind of idealistic power, to a large extent, also means that the more extreme the thought, the stronger the Conqueror's Haki will be!
Zephyr is like this at this moment.
In just a few seconds, the oppressive feeling brought to Aokiji by Zephyr's Conqueror Haki was more than one level higher.
"What do you think of the name Neo Marines?!"
As soon as his words fell, the wind around them fell eerily silent.
The morning sun shone down, yet Aokiji felt a chill creep up his spine.
Damn it.
He has the Ice-Ice Fruit... How can he be feeling cold?!
Aokiji finally realized what Zephyr was going to do at this moment; it was to split the Marines.
But what shocked Aokiji even more was that he realized that he was actually looking forward to this.
Burning everything that is rotten and sprouting new buds on the ashes, this is the real…
Burning Justice?!
For a moment, Aokiji felt dry in the mouth, and then he saw Zephyr's outstretched hand and a deep and hoarse voice sounded in Aokiji's ears: "Kuzan, come and help me."
"The World Government, no, it is the Celestial Dragons who have become the real cancer on this big tree. Only by overthrowing the old order can this world have a chance of life."
"I need your strength..."
"You also have this awareness."
Although there are countless voices in Aokiji's mind, telling him that Zephyr's choice may not be right, things may not have come to this point yet, and there are more gentle and less sacrificial methods.
But the body's instinct could not be suppressed no matter what. Aokiji slowly raised his hand, and in an instant, he was about to hold hands with Zephyr…
"Bulu!" "Bulu!" "Bulu!"
A quick ring interrupted Aokiji's actions.
Aokiji also realized at this moment that his vest had been wet with sweat without knowing when.
"A call at this time?"
Zephyr frowned, reached out, and took out a Den Den Mushi from his arms. After the call was connected, Sengoku's voice came from the receiver: "Zephyr?"
"I'm here."
"Calm down first. This matter is the decision of the people above. They may not know..."
"Sengoku!"
Zephyr spoke and interrupted Sengoku's voice: "Do you believe this?!"
"This matter may still have a chance to turn around."
Zephyr glanced at Aokiji silently, and seeing that the latter looked thoughtful, he retracted his gaze and said lightly: "I'm fine for the time being. You can't shake the decision of the Five Elders on the selection of the seven warlords."
"That's it."
"Hello? Zephyr!"
Beep!
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Zephyr put the Den Den Mushi back into his pocket and looked at Aokiji again, saying: "My previous invitation always counts."
"Kuzan."
"I have trained many students over the years, and you are one of the best ones and one of the few who has doubts about justice in their hearts."
"You are also one of the only two who can understand me."
"If we want to revive the Marines, justice will no longer be a tool in the hands of the World Government, not a self-deceiving slogan, but only by completely destroying the order of the old world."
"As for companions on this path, I have several in mind. You're one of them."
"An interesting man I met in Raven Harbor before is also one of them."
"Borsalino... Counts as half."
Aokiji lowered his head and avoided Zephyr's gaze: "I need time."
Zephyr nodded and reminded: "It has been nearly 20 years since Ohara's incident. The existence of Nico Robin has proved that the Marines's actions at the time were a complete massacre."
"The more you hesitate, the more you waver, the more you search for a perfect answer, the more lost you'll become."
"I understand."
Aokiji responded.
Aokiji responded softly, saying that he had already made up his mind about the truth of Ohara, but what truly worried him now was Zephyr's state of mind.
Although Zephyr looked normal, Aokiji could feel the madness that was suppressed deep in his heart.
This flame might burn the World Government, but it might also completely ignite the Marines and even the entire world.
That was not the picture Aokiji wanted to see.
He knew better that Zephyr couldn't listen to anyone's advice or explanation at this moment, but in any case, Zephyr's state at this moment was much better than the complete hysteria.
At least, on the surface, it was much better.
Then he stayed here and talked to Zephyr about something.
After confirming that Zephyr was stable again, Aokiji walked quickly to the front of the group and told Kizaru about Zephyr's general situation, which only earned him silence from the latter.
"Neo... Means rebirth?!"
"That might not be such a bad idea..."
Back at Alubarna, Gawain put down the newspaper in his hand.
In the original story, Zephyr completely lost faith in the World Government when Edward Weevil was made a Warlord. That despair led him to detonate Dyna Stone in three massive volcanoes, nearly wiping out the New World.
"This time, because of my presence, Zephyr's mindset has changed. The impact on him might be far less severe."
"Of course, there's also the possibility that, with his strength restored, he might become even more radical. But that's the Marines's problem, not mine."
"After all, I'm just a pirate."
"However, I still hope that the old guy can make some changes and not go down the old path again."
Earlier, Gawain shared his views on the world with Zephyr and his students, partly in an attempt to influence the Marines' future.
As for whether it would have any effect, Gawain could only leave it to fate.
Saving the world was never part of his plans. That was the job of the man of destiny to do so.
After a brief moment of reflection, Gawain shifted his focus back to the immediate matters at hand.
"My fighting power has reached the level of the four emperors. Staying in Paradise any longer is meaningless."
"The gold on Sky Island can be used immediately. With my current fighting power, I'm not afraid of Enel, but even if I defeat him, I am afraid that I can't take away the gold with the current half-crippled state of the Raven."
"Wait until the overall situation is stabilized before making plans."
"In short."
"After the matter in Alabasta is settled, go directly to the New World as quickly as possible."
"Before that, take the newcomer to meet everyone."
Thinking of this, Gawain put down the newspaper in his hand and turned to walk towards Robin's residence.
A few minutes later, a massive crimson dragon leaped into the sky from the palace, flapping its wings and creating a powerful gust of wind before vanishing into the clouds.
"Is that... Princess Nicole?!"
The girl rubbed her eyes at a glance, and she saw a beautiful figure riding on the back of the dragon.
The woman next to the girl reached out and rubbed her head with a doting smile on her face: "Anya, you must be mistaken."
"That was the great red dragon, the legendary hero who saved this kingdom in its time of crisis."
"I heard that Cobra-sama has decided that after the sacrificial hall is rebuilt, red dragon-sama will be enshrined in it."
The girl nodded in confusion, and her attention was quickly attracted by the toy store next to her.
Without waiting for the woman to react, she ran in quickly.
"Anya, slow down, really, this child is getting more and more naughty."