101: Chapter 100: Lazy Justice! Clash of Concepts, Confusion of the Navy Admiral"Mr.Kuzan, you are also a disciple of Grandpa Garp, right?"
The battle with the Navy Admiral has come to an end, but Luffy did not just let Aokiji leave.
Aokiji is playing badly on the spot:
"Oh, it was about 20 years ago.At that time, I was just an ordinary lieutenant general.
At that time, I admired Mr.Garp so much that I kept pestering him for extra practice.Later, as time went on, Mr.Garp finally recognized me, and my skills became stronger.
So, by definition, I am also Mr.Karp's disciple."
Robin expressed great surprise:
"Is Admiral Aokiji actually a disciple of Luffy's grandfather?It turns out that Mr.Kuzan.is also related to the [Navy Hero] Garp!"
Luffy nodded and said:
"Well, when I was a kid, Grandpa Garp mentioned that there was a young sailor who used to pester him.That young sailor also practiced boxing with Grandpa Garp and made tremendous progress."
Aokiji yawned:
"In fact, Mr.Garp has never wanted this ridiculous title of 'Navy Hero'.Mr.Garp has always regarded fame, wealth, and status as nothing, even repeatedly refusing promotions.
Therefore, until now, Mr.Garp has remained in his position as Vice Admiral.Mr.Garp believes that the position of Vice Admiral is high enough, and he does not want to be constrained by the World Government in every way.
Luffy smiled:
"Indeed, although Grandpa Garp is still a vice admiral, he is a long-time comrade of the Navy Admiral Sengoku.Grandpa Garp refused to be promoted to admiral, but he has a higher degree of freedom than an admiral.
Grandpa Garp has always been a man of his own accord.Even though he's only a vice admiral, everyone in the navy respects him greatly, and he's even more so, ready to act without any restrictions, even to Marshal Zhan Guo!"
Usopp's eyes widened:
"Luffy.your grandfather is the all-powerful [Navy Hero], why do you sound like an old naughty boy?"
Aokiji: "Very insightful."
Luffy curled his lips: "It's not like, but Mr.Garp is like that."
At the Marine Headquarters, a veteran who was fighting with Sengoku for senbei suddenly sneezed, feeling somewhat confused.
Luffy looked up at the sky:
"Actually, Mr.Kuzan, you should also know that Garp is not the only one who is my grandfather!"
"Ah, I've heard before that Mr.Garp's son left the navy and joined the Revolutionary Army.I think he's now the leader of the Revolutionary Army.His name is Monkey D.Dragon.But that has nothing to do with me."
Aokiji spread his hands and continued:
"But your family is indeed outrageous.The father is a navy hero, the son is the leader of the revolutionary army, and now the grandson has become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
Luffy chuckled and said:
"It's true that the Monkey family is full of talented people!But Mr.Kuzan, have you ever thought about why Dragon left the Navy?"
Kuzan threw his hands up and said:
"Alas, I don't want to get involved in such a mess.I am the Admiral of the Navy [Aokiji] who upholds lazy justice!"
Robin was very confused:
"Kuzan.Mr.Kuzan, weren't you upholding [Burning Justice] back then?Back then, you hated evil and had an extraordinary yearning for your own justice.Why would you do that now."
Aokiji heard this and said helplessly:
"Ah la la, so much really happened back then!"
Luffy then recalled:
"I've heard Grandpa Garp talk about this too.It's because of the O'Hara Incident, right?Grandpa Garp also said that it's really despicable for someone to give up their original sense of justice after encountering such a small setback."
This statement caused General Aokiji to look sideways:
"Oh, Mr.Karp would even tell you this?How ridiculous."
Luffy smiled slightly:
"Mr.Kuzan, I have carefully explored your experience.You are now confused."
Kuzan raised his eyes when he heard this:
"Oh?Why do you say that?Tell me about it."
Luffy said in a deep voice:
"Admiral Aokiji joined the navy 30 years ago at the age of 19 and studied under Zephyr.
27 years ago, at the age of 22, he appeared beside Garp after Garp again refused to be promoted to admiral, wearing a hat with a navy logo and sunglasses.
On the eve of the Battle of Eto-Wol, he appeared at the Marine Headquarters in Marineford with Monkey D.Garp, Haguvar D.Sauro, and others.He thought it was very cool that Garp once again refused to be promoted to Admiral.
22 years ago, Kuzan (27 years old), a vice admiral of the navy, participated in the "Demon Slayer Order" to destroy O'Hara.
This is the life story of Admiral Aokiji that can be found!"
Robin said:
"Indeed, Mr.Kuzan was involved in the O'Hara Incident.Rumors spread that Aokiji played a significant role in O'Hara's Demon Slayer Order.That battle laid the foundation for Aokiji to become a Navy Admiral."
Aokiji is bored:
"That's true, but it's just a rumor from the outside world.Don't take it seriously."
Luffy said in a deep voice:
"So, Mr.Kuzan, what follows is my personal conjecture after investigation!
During the O'Hara Incident, Aokiji, who was then Vice Admiral of the Navy, believed that since the scholars of O'Hara had violated the law first, even though he had no choice, he had to participate in the attack for the sake of justice, for his position, and for orders.
According to Robin's description of the O'Hara incident,
Kuzan intercepted Sauro who was attacking the navy ship.When the two of them were arguing over whether this action was right, Sakaski bombarded the refuge ship.Kuzan was shocked when he saw this and declared that he would not be like "that guy".He used "Freezing Moment" to capture his friend and Vice Admiral of the Navy Headquarters, Haguvar D.Sauro, who was interfering with the mission, but let O'Hara's onlySurvivor Nicole Robin.
Before leaving, he warned Robin to be glad to have saved her life and to keep a low profile in the future.He also emphasized that he was not her "companion" but her "enemy" and that if anything went wrong, he would be the first to arrest her.
Aokiji was also surprised at this time:
"Ah la la, there really is no secret in front of Luffy-brother."
Luffy continued:
"However, I'm afraid it was precisely that mission that caused Mr.Kuzan's sense of justice to waver, and he fell into confusion.
Mr.Kuzan, you were passionate about the future of the Navy, and your concept of justice was "burning justice." Twenty years ago, after witnessing the actions of Akainu Sakaski during the O'Hara Incident, you became lost in the justice the Navy upholds.
Aokiji has sat up straight:
"So?Luffy-kun, what do you want to say?Are you questioning my [Justice]?"
Luffy said solemnly:
"Mr.Kuzan, the justice you uphold cannot be realized within the Navy!Whether it's [Burning Justice] or the current [Lazy Justice], although both are justice, they don't conform to the Navy's values!
This is also the biggest reason why Mr.Garp didn't want to be promoted, the reason why Mr.Garp's son left the navy to join the Revolutionary Army, and the reason why I chose not to join the navy but to set up an adventure group and go out to sea!"
Aokiji frowned:
"Oh?Why is that?"
Luffy said in a powerful voice:
"Because the Navy is not everyone's Navy, nor is it even a Navy of justice.
The navy is the navy of the World Government, the navy is the navy of the Celestial Dragons!
As long as the Navy is under the command of the Celestial Dragons, it will never achieve true justice.And your ideals are destined to never be realized!"
Aokiji crossed his arms:
"Luffy, do you know what you are talking about?"
The other partners were also very nervous when they saw that the atmosphere was not right.
Luffy said calmly:
"I know, Admiral Aokiji.From your perspective, the Navy is just and an absolute authority.The world's nobility is also sacred and inviolable.
But have you ever considered that Akainu has his reasons for doing what he does?In his eyes, what the World Government deems "evil" must be eradicated.A soldier's duty is to obey orders; he doesn't need to consider right or wrong outside of his mission.
His "absolute justice" is in line with the interests of the World Government, and the Celestial Dragons' World Government defines "evil" as factors that threaten their ruling status!
But what if the Celestial Dragons aren't gods, and the World Government is wrong?Mr.Kuzan, when you face a crossroads in life, will you still choose to aid and abet the evil?
Do you really think that the Celestial Dragons' orders are absolute and that the World Government is always right?"
"You are stronger, you are right,"
Aokiji took a deep breath and said meaningfully:
"So, is this your answer?Honestly, based on my stance, I should be fighting you to the death.However, there's a voice in my head telling me that's not right.
Brother Luffy, do you want to destroy the world?"
Luffy looked directly at Aokiji:
"Of course not.Rather, we all want the world to be a better place!
However, if we want to make the world a better place, top-down changes are not enough, bottom-up changes are also needed!
Mr.Kuzan, our ultimate enemy is only the Celestial Dragons!The Navy is not our enemy, at least not forever!
The navy will also be an ally!And so will the millions of righteous people in the world!
The torch of justice will eventually illuminate the world, and the Celestial Dragons will eventually fall from their pedestal.This is not empty talk, Mr.Kuzan!"
Kuzan's face was as cold as ice, and his hands were covered with ice, but the icy feeling faded away after a moment of hesitation.
"Brother Luffy, you are really bold!You are not afraid of what I will do when you say this to me, the admiral of the navy?"
Luffy smiled:
"No, General Aokiji.Because [Burning Justice] is still in your heart."
Aokiji was somewhat helpless and waved his hand:
"Forget it!I can't beat you anyway, so I won't get involved in this mess!"
Luffy said:
"Admiral Aokiji, no matter what happens in the future, you will never be elected as the Fleet Admiral.You are contrary to the interests of the World Government, and they will not elect you."
Aokiji fell into deep thought after hearing this:
"So what do you think?"
Luffy just said:
"Mr.Kuzan, I only hope that no matter what happens in the future, you will not betray your beliefs.If one day you go astray and become an enemy of justice, we will kill you no matter where you are!"
Aokiji sighed:
"Really?In your eyes, I could actually go astray?Anyway.Then, can I ask you for a favor?"
Luffy said in a deep voice:
"Mr.Kuzan, please."
Kuzan said with difficulty:
"If one day I really go astray, can I expect you to stop me?"
Luffy showed his signature smile:
"That's absolutely fine, Mr.Kuzan!No matter how the future changes, we will remain true to our original aspirations!"
"It's really like the sun!" Kuzan looked up at the sky."Today I just came to tell you the news that I have been appointed as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.Nothing else has happened!"
Luffy smiled mysteriously:
"Of course!Nothing happened to us!"
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