Have you woken up already?
When Dylan first saw Tahir's makeup on the warship, he had a strange feeling. At that moment, he even felt like he was being manipulated. But after countless trials, he could basically confirm it.
This is the "will of the world." Regardless of "Im", they don't actually control themselves, but they can influence other people's judgment or thinking. The extent of this is yet to be determined.
Back in Marineford, when he was about to pierce the Straw Hat, Im had a brief conversation with him. After that, he asked Im several times but she didn't respond. This shows that this kind of communication is extremely limited. The same should be true for changing her destiny.
And "Tamamo no mae"... Perhaps because of the natural compatibility between him and Tahir, Tahir's will actually began to awaken the moment he took the Devil Fruit. But for whatever reason, he did not directly corrode Tahir's mind. Maybe he is tired of this world, or maybe he wants to see different results in them.
Dylan glanced at Tahir seriously. Tahir nodded solemnly. The two of them had a tacit understanding. The devouring of "divine nature" must be completed before the final moment comes. Otherwise, hidden dangers may arise.
"By the way, why hasn't the Rubber-Rubber Fruit been taken back?"
Judging from the importance Dylan attaches to the Straw Hat, the Rubber-Rubber Fruit must also be very important. Since it was given the name "Sun God" by Nika, its upper limit is naturally very high.
"No need," Dylan knocked on the table lightly and looked out the window towards the sea. "My wisdom is also very limited, or... history will inevitably enter reincarnation. Do you understand, Tahir?"
Tahir shook his head. Although they had discussed the decline of royal power or the change of the gods, regarding the entire history...
"Intelligent life... When they come to the world, they will inevitably have feelings and desires. The human heart is upward. Even if it is as vicious as a devil or as cruel as a beast, it will still have a gentle or affectionate side. But human nature is downward. After intelligent beings satisfy one desire, they will have larger and stronger desires. These desires will destroy their reason. Based on my wisdom... This answer may be able to maintain peace in this world for hundreds of years. At least it is peace on the surface."
"But what about hundreds of years from now? The entire world may still be mired in injustice and war. By then..."
"I left two ways out for this world."
Tahir's heart trembled. This was the first time he heard such a pessimistic answer from Dylan.
But this situation... Even a rational person like Tahir has to admit it. It will definitely happen because, as Dylan said, life is unfair. When this injustice accumulates to a certain extent, the world may explode again.
"What is it?"
"Letting go of the Rubber-Rubber Fruit is the first escape route I leave for this world. If this world is happy and peaceful, then the Rubber-Rubber Fruit is just an ordinary, funny fruit. But if this world is really corrupt to a certain extent..."
Dylan said with a half-smile, "The people need the strength to resist! So I will not take back all the Devil Fruits. This is a warning to the rulers. As long as the people still have weapons in their hands, the rulers need to remain cautious and humble at all times when making decisions."
"But..."
Tahir still had some concerns. After all, if the power is too powerful and flows to the people...
Seemingly sensing Tahir's doubts, Dylan chuckled and said, "There will be no problem in the short term, and strength or weakness often depends on the individual himself rather than external objects."
Dylan no longer seemed shy about discussing the future with Tahir, believing Tahir was already prepared.
"Although I will leave, it doesn't mean I won't come back. This in itself is a deterrent. You, Zephyr, Shiryu."
"He is the monitor of this world for decades to come."
"You don't have to interfere in the running of this world, but you have to maintain the general order."
"In addition to you, I've arranged for others to be watching over this world. I believe you can lead the world in a more civilized direction."
Having said this, Dylan slightly raised the corners of his mouth.
"As for the second way out..."
"I learned it from a friend called 'The Sword Bearer'. Maybe I'll never need it, but when that day comes, it will be the time when the world is reunited!"
After Tahir left, Dylan picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
If it becomes corrupted to that extent, then the "star map" he left on the periphery of the world will light up.
Although his star map may not be accurate, since the Lunaria tribe can find this place, he believes that there must be countless civilizations and races in the starry sky.
Once the signal is sent, those civilizations will be moved and come.
At that time, humanity will once again face powerful foreign enemies.
There are only two choices for humans: surrender or fight.
But he believes that after a long period of development and popularization of education, human civilization will make the right choice.
When they realize the vastness of the universe, perhaps the internal wars will stop, and all races will be united again.
People in this world will try to get out of this world and find a broader world.
And if humans can't survive it... that is the choice of history, self-elimination.
And his "relatives" in this world should have lived their lives peacefully.
Dylan sighed softly.
Isn't it true that we are timid when we are close to our hometown, but afraid of leaving our hometown?
He is full of emotions for this world, struggling and working hard for it.
But...
It has been more than twenty years...
On the other side of the starry sky, there may be people still waiting for him to go home...
...
"He didn't take the Rubber-Rubber Fruit."
"I know."
Shanks answered indifferently while holding the receiver.
He had personally contacted the "Ten Thousand tribes", and the contact person on the other side... was of no use to him except for holding the flag.
And the flag... there isn't much left.
"We..." Brannew hesitated for a moment. Joyboy's death made him completely lose his direction.
As Shanks said before, they don't have the next 800 years to wait, and that man...
"Wait."
"Wait?"
Before Brannew could continue to ask questions, the other party hung up the phone.
No... must find the Rubber-Rubber Fruit...
Just when Brannew was panicking, his adjutant knocked on the door and walked in.
"Commodore Brannew, the new World Summit escort list is down."
"Oh, got it..."
During the World Summit, Marine Vice Admirals, Rear Admirals, and Commodores will all be assigned tasks to escort the royal families of the more important member countries to Mariejois. This is normal. Brannew also participated several times as a subordinate in previous sessions.
He didn't care either.
After all... the sea today is no longer what it used to be...
There are so many pirates out there.
It would be nice if the Marines didn't go looking for them.
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