"Join G-5? Wouldn't it be better to follow Sengoku? It's not hard to tell who is more significant, the Fleet Admiral or the Vice Admiral, right?"
Dylan looked at Law, who had come "from afar," and felt a bit strange.
When he changed Law's fate, it was partly to exchange Devil Fruits and partly to weaken Straw Hat's power.
According to previous inferences, Law is very likely to give up his own life to perform the "immortality surgery" for Nika during the final battle, allowing Nika to complete the last wave of sit-ups.
To a certain extent, the person in front of me is one of the real "Wings of the King."
There aren't many who were toyed with and crushed by Doflamingo half a month ago, but can defeat Kid half a month later.
"It's not for promotion or anything like that. I heard from Fleet Admiral Sengoku... It was you who changed my destiny."
Wearing a beret and carrying "Kikoku," Law looked at Dylan: "I wanted to come here a long time ago, but Fleet Admiral Sengoku said I was too weak, so I delayed it until today."
"What are you here for? Looking for trouble with Doflamingo? Since you're at headquarters, you should know that I have stopped suppressing Dressrosa for the time being."
To avoid forcing Doflamingo to act desperately and affect the "Summit War," Dylan relaxed the blockade on Dressrosa more than half a year ago.
Unexpectedly, Law shook his head: "That matter is important, but it is not my main purpose."
"Huh?" Dylan then raised his head and looked at Law. When he was young, he hated the world because of his illness. Although he was later influenced by Rosinante, he eventually embarked on the path of a pirate.
After "sending" him to the Marines, Dylan didn't pay much attention to him. He didn't expect that after so many years, he would actually come to him.
"Then what is your purpose? Is it still the same as when you were a child? To destroy the world?"
Law looked at Dylan in surprise, but then he was relieved: "Of course not. Doflamingo is just a small part of the suffering in this world. I want to change the fate of other children..."
Law hesitated for a moment and then looked at Dylan: "My judgment is the same as Fleet Admiral Sengoku's. You have potential and are not restricted. And... Fleet Admiral Sengoku said that you also have very special abilities and powers. If I follow you, I should have a better chance of seeing that day."
Sengoku?
Dylan frowned. Did this old timer become shrewder after eating the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Buddha?
Law saw Dylan thinking and didn't interrupt him. He stood opposite and waited quietly for Dylan's answer.
"Yes... but there is a price."
Dylan twisted his neck: "Rosinante told you, what kind of 'enemies of God' are the so-called 'D' clan?"
"Yes!"
Dylan curled his lips: "Here with me, there is no destiny or will. My destiny, or our destiny, is all earned by ourselves, not given by anyone. If you accept it..."
"Just drop the name 'D'!"
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Water 7.
After Garp told everyone about Straw Hat's life experience, everyone looked at Straw Hat in shock.
"Anyway..."
Just as Garp was about to continue speaking, his brows suddenly tightened and his face darkened.
"Vice Admiral Rairyu!"
The guard at the door saluted loudly.
Dylan walked into the ballroom wearing a cape.
"Hey, hey, don't look at me like that. What else can I do with you here."
"Brother Dylan!?"
Nami cheered and walked up to Dylan, holding his clothes affectionately.
"You've grown so much, Nami."
Although he goes back to Cocoyashi Village in East Blue several times every year, Dylan only truly noticed how much Nami had grown when he took a serious look at her.
Nearly 10 years have passed since we first met.
"How about it, is the adventure fun?"
"Um!"
Looking at Nami, who was filled with joy, Dylan had mixed emotions.
The Sun God is truly extraordinary.
Except for those who already knew, everyone else's eyes widened.
What are the origins of these boys...
"Marine's Strongest Vice Admiral" - the grandson of 'Hero' Garp.
Supreme Commander of the Revolutionary Army—Dragon's son.
"Marine's youngest Vice Admiral" - the sister of "Rairyu" Dylan.
This had to make others' eyes sweep around Zoro, Sanji, and the others.
These guys... don't have any background.
Dylan seemed to see through their thoughts and laughed but didn't criticize them.
A disciple of the "Witch" who has a mysterious origin and holds the secret of the "Double Fruit".
The prince of the Germa Kingdom.
Suspected to be the son of the Wanokuni daimyo, the young master of the Shimotsuki family.
The adopted son of the "world's best shipbuilder" and the adopted brother of the head of the world's largest shipbuilding center.
The descendant of Ohara, the only one in the world who can interpret the "Poneglyphs," currently the exclusive assistant to Admiral "Aokiji".
Besides...
The son of the original number three of the "Red Hair Pirates."
Adding up the backgrounds of these people, even the Four Emperors would have to think twice.
What a f**king dangerous and exciting adventure!
Grass!
Dylan walked over to Straw Hat and sat down.
Although he has been developing in East Blue for more than ten years, he has never been to Windmill Village for safety reasons.
The last time they met on Drum Island, it was in a hurry and then he left.
When Dylan sat in front of Straw Hat, Garp's whole body tensed up.
Dylan looked at the idiot-looking Sun God.
"Hey kid, why do you want to be a pirate?"
Straw Hat grinned: "Because I want to go on adventures everywhere! With my friends!"
"Then you can be an adventurer or a traveler."
Straw Hat was stunned for a moment and then retorted loudly: "No! Pirates are the freest in the world!"
Dylan stared at him and asked with some confusion: "Aren't you free? Your grandfather is one of the strongest men in the world, and your father is also known as the 'most vicious criminal' in the world. Under this premise, you're not free enough?"
Without waiting for Straw Hat to answer, Dylan continued: "Do you have to become a pirate to be free? Do you have to bear the name of a pirate? Could it be that what you want is not unrestrained freedom, but lawless freedom?"
Straw Hat was stunned for a moment. In his mind, gathering friends, traveling, taking risks, and finding "ONE PIECE" was his purpose.
Dylan watched quietly as Straw Hat fell into silence without interrupting him immediately. Others beside him also fell into silence.
"You've met a lot of people along the way, right? Buggy the Clown, Crocodile, these guys are all pirates. Although your journey is still short, for now, do you think pirates bring laughter and happiness to the world?"
Uncontrollable conflicts of belief collided in Straw Hat's mind. For a moment, he even began to doubt whether his choice was correct.
"Your grandfather has spent his whole life guarding this sea. Now, at the age of 76, he still scares the big pirates with his supreme prestige and has gained respect and love from all over the world."
"Although your father is a fool, his starting point is also good. He aims to overthrow the powerful and enable civilians to live a better life. They are all working hard for their own ideals and beliefs. What about you?"
Dylan stood up and looked down at Straw Hat: "You actually want to become a pirate?"
When hearing these words, Straw Hat and Nami's bodies trembled at the same time.
But Dylan didn't give them time to refute: "The so-called 'Pirate King' in the world - Gol D. Roger. Did he win back his throne by guessing?"
"Your guide, your old friend 'Red-Haired' Shanks, as one of the 'Four Emperors' of the New World today, he sits on nearly one-sixth of the New World's sea area. Could it be that these sea areas are all earned by relying on his face?"
Dylan looked directly into Straw Hat's eyes, his sharp gaze almost weighing him down: "This process is full of killing and destruction, countless families have been destroyed, and countless countries have been enslaved. Is this the path you have chosen, Monkey D. Luffy?"
"Not like this!!"
Under Dylan's powerful momentum, Straw Hat raised his head and shouted:
"I'm not that kind of pirate! I'm just here for adventure! I won't hurt anyone!"
"That's just your wishful thinking! What you want, others may not want to give. What you give, others may not want! Don't use your freedom to judge others, and don't put your freedom above other people's lives!"
Dylan narrowed his eyes and glanced around: "I respect your grandfather and admire everything he has done for this world. But... when the time comes, he has no qualifications or reasons to stop me."
With Dylan's departure, the originally joyful banquet also fell into silence.
Straw Hat clenched his fists tightly and looked at his companions and then at Garp, who had gray hair.
"Grandfather..."
Garp smiled helplessly but didn't say anything.
Straw Hat felt sad, but then he raised his arms to the sky and shouted: "I am not that kind of pirate!"
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