"I will not stand in the way of their pursuit of 'justice.'"
After Dylan recovered from his thoughts, Sakazuki continued:
"Whether it's Kuzan or Borsalino, even if they smile, they all have their own ideas. You are right, when we really launch a war and end the pirates, what we have to face might be Mariejois's 'purge,' but I will not change my 'justice' because of it."
"Someone has to do something."
Sakazuki repeated the phrase.
"Things must be prioritized. I am not a politician! My duty is to wipe out the pirates in this sea! What happens next..."
Sakazuki looked at Dylan deeply. "Let's leave it to future generations!"
When Dylan stood up to leave, Sakazuki suddenly asked, "By the way, who are you referring to with the conscription order?"
Pausing at the door, Dylan turned and looked at the scars on Sakazuki's face.
"Douglas Bullet. He was a soldier too."
Sakazuki nodded. "Go ahead and control him well. If you have any questions, refer them to headquarters!"
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After leaving Sakazuki's office, the guard who had been waiting outside saluted Dylan and said:
"Vice Admiral Dylan, Vice Admiral Tsuru invites you over for tea!"
Tsuru?
Dylan pondered for a moment. Vice Admiral Tsuru...
During the Summit War, Vice Admiral Tsuru did not charge into battle. This was understandable, given she was in her seventies. Although she hunted Doflamingo for years, Dylan thought the reason Doflamingo frequently ran away was not because he couldn't defeat Vice Admiral Tsuru, but because he understood the consequences of taking action against her. He'd face an angry Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, and Gion.
It wasn't a matter of whether he could win but that he simply couldn't afford to offend her, especially Garp and Zephyr. Garp, who calls "Celestial Dragons" trash on the street, is difficult to restrain. If Garp is cornered, the Celestial Dragons might have to do a dance to cheer up the situation. After all, who would want to offend an old man with great power and reputation but no ambition?
Dylan nodded to the guard and motioned for him to lead the way.
Entering Vice Admiral Tsuru's office, he found documents everywhere.
"Marine's situation is really in decline. Does Grandma Tsuru still have so much work to do?"
Gion, who was sitting aside, put down her tea cup and looked at Dylan. "Hey, why do I feel like you're talking about me?"
Dylan walked over to Gion and sat down, nodded towards Vice Admiral Tsuru, then picked up the tea cup and took a sip.
"That's not entirely true. At least Marine's future still has you, right? Dylan."
Gion muttered and walked to the side to make tea. In addition to being a Marine Vice Admiral swordsman, she was also the "first person in tea ceremony" in Marine. (T/N: My brain is not braining)
Dylan was noncommittal to Vice Admiral Tsuru's words and did not respond.
Vice Admiral Tsuru's eyes showed a hint of disappointment, but then she smiled and said, "I heard you came to Marineford... I specially invited you to come over and thank you."
Dylan nodded and then said, "If it really comes to that point, I will find ways to help him. He is a respectable person, and I owe him for supporting me these past few years."
"I originally wanted to go to G-5 in person..." Vice Admiral Tsuru stopped mid-sentence.
They were all aware of the discord between Dylan and Garp and Sengoku. If they came in person and received a rejection, it would only intensify the conflict between them. Moreover, Zephyr was doing well now in G-5, even more energetic than in previous years. That's good...
Dylan did not answer but turned to look at Gion with a smile. "The tea made by Sister Gion is indeed extraordinary."
Gion's eyebrows twitched and she patted the table. "I told you not to call me eldest sister!"
Vice Admiral Tsuru tilted her head slightly and glanced sideways at Gion.
"This is so unfair! Sister Tsuru!"
Vice Admiral Tsuru took the tea pushed over by Gion, took a sip, and said, "Your mind is confused, so the tea becomes unpleasant to drink."
"Snort!"
Gion angrily put the tea cup in front of Vice Admiral Tsuru back and dumped it, then began to make tea calmly.
Seeing the bickering between Dylan and Gion, Vice Admiral Tsuru felt a bit more at ease.
Fortunately... he didn't contradict the entire Marine camp.
G-5 was now almost independent of the Marine.
Under the double indulgence of Mariejois and Sakazuki, G-5 was almost a completely independent "another Marine."
Zephyr...
Through some clues, she already knew that Zephyr's asthma had been cured by Dylan through some method.
So now, G-5 had two top combatants.
As for the Rear Admirals and Commodores under his command, there were also the mid-level officers who had been fighting in the New World all year round, as well as the "recruits" who admired his reputation.
After adding one or two top-level combatants, G-5 would have the strength to compete with Marineford.
Sengoku... I hope your judgment is correct...
After Dylan left, Gion looked at the sad look on Vice Admiral Tsuru's face and asked, "Are you worried about him?"
The relationship between the two of them was as close as sisters, and Vice Admiral Tsuru did not shy away from Gion.
"Yes... I see great potential and hope in him, but... it may also be an abyss of destruction."
"Hmph, kid..." Gion muttered for a moment without commenting.
Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Gion with some surprise. "You don't seem to think so?"
Gion picked up the tea cup and took a sip. "I don't have any opinion, Sister Tsuru. I only see his means and power to protect the world. As for the future, or where it will go in the end, that is determined by the sword in our hands!"
Hearing Gion's words, Vice Admiral Tsuru was slightly startled, then smiled.
"You've grown up, Gion."
Gion paused with the teacup and said, "I'm not a brat! To say 'grow up' is too disrespectful! Sister Tsuru!"
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Dylan just received a call from Morgans as he walked out of Marineford.
"The address has been sent."
"I know, in return... your 'Photo King' is from the CP organization."
The albatross on the other end of the phone hesitated for a moment, then nodded solemnly. "I understand."
Newsbirds flew overhead, and Dylan waved, causing a newspaper to land in his hand.
After looking at a certain piece of information in the newspaper, Dylan took out a map and started running his fingers over it.
Here!
After locking onto a certain island, Dylan's body dissipated.
"Demon Heir" - Douglas Bullet!
Let's have a physical fight between men!
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