Hmm . . . Kaido attacked earlier than anticipated. He should have attacked next year. . . The Butterfly Effect of my existence started much earlier than anticipated. Up until now, it was not much of an issue, but Kaido's attack means that things will start to go in directions that I currently cannot predict.
But this is fine. If Garp makes a move, he would be able to stop Kaido's attack on Wano. After their fight, Kaido will escape, since he cannot match Garp in a fight, even if Arber is with him. But he wouldn't take a loss, so he would attack again. . . That Old woman must have not been caught yet.
. . . I thought I had trained them enough but it seems not. But now this will play a crucial role in defeating Kaido. As long as we catch her now, we will be able to know in advance about Kaido's attack. With enough precautions we can minimize the losses.
No, wait a moment, . . .
Puru~Puru~
Kacha~
"Ooh Shuunya, it's been so long~"
"Indeed, it has been over a year. How are you guys?"
"Well, it's so fun outside!! I met a lot of different tribes, been to a lot of places, and partying everyday"
". . . You are spoiled. You learned about self control while being the daimyo of kuri and now it sounds like you went back to your old ways"
"Well, I never wanted to do that. I just wanted to change how things were in Kuri."
"It's true. You were never a good ruler in the first place. You used to throw all your work at me when you found out how good I was. And now you left your Region to your men to roam on the seas. I haven't seen someone as irresponsible as you in my entire life"
". . . If you made this call to roast me, then I will hang up right away"
"Hold it!! I won't mention how bad you are one more time. I promise not to talk about how you never stay in your Study. I promise not to talk about how frequently you visit the Brothels. I promise not to talk about how irresponsible you-"
Kacha~
. . . Well, it seems I pissed him off, again. The best course of action right now would be to wait for a while but, this is important
Puru~ Puru~
Kacha~
"Yeah man I am sorry about that. Let's talk about something else first. How are the others?"
"They are fine"
"How is Miss Toki? Did you find out about anything from her?"
"She is fine"
". . . You are sulking a lot,"
". . . And whose fault is it?"
"Fine, Fine. I am very sorry"
"Haah, alright. So, what about you? Where are you now?"
"Oh, I am still in Dressrosa."
". . . Were you arrested? Again? Do you need Help?"
". . . Why did you think of it in that way?"
"I mean, you were even more anxious than me to get out of Wano. I thought that you would surf the world or something now that you were outside."
" . . Well, I was arrested, but it was only for a day. I started a company in Dressrosa, and earned a few billion"
". . . How much?"
"Oh, as I was saying, Just a few billion, but I don't have all of that in my hand, though."
". . ."
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"Well, let's put this casual talk aside. I called you for a very important reason"
". . . What is it?"
"Kaido will reach Wano in two months"
"!! Are you serious? I heard of Kaido from Whitey - chan. He seems to be strong."
"He is strong, alright. I don't think anyone who is currently in Wano would be able to defeat him. Moreover, since Wanno is not allied to the World Government, the navy will not be making a move."
"Damn it!!! What should I do?!"
". . . You can beat him up . . . "
"Yeah Right!!! I can do that!!!"
"Well, You do that. And I will be free of Worry if you take up this Task."
"Fine, don't worry about it!"
Kacha~
Well, with this, I am sure Kaido will get a double beating. If he gets Beaten twice because he targeted Wano, he will definitely attack it again out of his Pride. However, considering his Pride, the next time he attacks Wano, he would do it alone.
Hmm, I have to Garp for this. But still, how did he know I am from Wano? I wasn't a public Figure in Wano, and in both there and here, I would hide my face a lot.
I have underestimated the intelligence capabilities of the World government. I did not think they would have spies planted in Wano, and some of the employees that I mass recruited during the Conglomerate's rapid expansion over the past year seems to be filled with some CP agents.
. . . No, I know that they will look into me since I caused such a big 'disturbance', but I didn't think they would focus so much on me. . .
It might be because I was among the first people to leave Wano in the past few centuries. But Garp generally doesn't care about such news, and since we know each other fairly well, according to his character, he would not look into me, which means someone intentionally let this news reach him.
. . . Who could it be? There are only three major suspects, Kong, Sengoku or Crane. The current marshal is a lackey of the World Government. If he needs to do something, it wouldn't be like this. The future marshal has a great chance in doing this, if he has seen my potential, but this is not him.
If it was Sengoku, he wouldn't allow Garp to use this favor on his son. The only one who could do so is Crane. But from what I have seen in the anime, it might be that her goals are not the same as Garp's.
Garp wants me to give Dragon some tasks and brush up some achievements. He also hopes I would help him become more 'Navy' like. Crane knows what Dressrosa has become after my involvement.
This Nation is probably the most Ideal nation now. After Dragon learns about what could the lives of the citizens be and what they are in places terrorized by pirates, his point of view will change. She wants me to steel his 'Justice'.
But I am pretty sure that I can make him my ally. Even my helper from the Navy.
Knock~Knock~
"Come In!"
The door opened revealing two figures wearing white capes. Garp and Dragon walked in and sat down. Garp looks the same as usual, but Dragon looks very uncomfortable
". . . Do you have any Crackers?"
"I would have asked my secretary to bring some, but my secretary is not here"
". . . You could just say you don't want to give some to me. It's not like you can't ask someone else"
"Well, I don't want to"
". . ."
Man, Dragon looks like he is barely holding back his laugh. Well, at least he is not as uncomfortable as he was when he came in.
"Well, this is Lieutenant Dragon. He will be working with you in keeping the tournament undisturbed"
"It's a pleasure meeting you Lieutenant Dragon. Please take care of the Tournament Security. We are depending on you for it."
". . . It's my Duty . . . "
"Bwahaha, Well I will be leaving then. You guys get to know each other well."
". . . We are not some children . . ."
Slam~
". . ."
". . ."
"Well, let me Formally introduce myself, first. My name is Shuunya, my company was handed the honor to host the First Yearly Tournament after the reform. Due to a deal with the Navy, I have requested them to provide support to maintain security, partly because, When you try to capture Roger, it would be convenient to do so"
". . My name is Monkey D. Dragon. I am a First lieutenant of the Marine Headquarters. I have been assigned to cooperate with you to maintain security during the Tournament. I wish for a pleasant cooperation"
"Me too. So, some tea?"
Knock~Knock~
Weird. I told no one to knock on the door while I was in a meeting.
"Excuse me . . . Come in!"
The door opened revealing a person wearing a staff uniform. He looks nervous and anxious.
"I-I am extremely sorry, sir. I know that I am not supposed to disturb you when you are meeting someone but, this is an urgent manner"
" . . Speak!"
"The marine officer who just left your office took a box of packaged Crackers, claiming that it was your Order. We didn't have time to check it since he rushed away, and we couldn't stop him . . . "
"Pfft- Ahahaha~Ahahahaha!!!"
". . ."
"No problem, you may leave now. Continue your work"
Slam~
". . . I will compensate your losses"
"No need. It's a small thing"
". . ."
". . ."
Dragon and Shuunya just sat there in silence. Just as the atmosphere in the Office kept getting weirder, Shuunya decided to break the silence
"So~, Why were you assigned here?"
". . . It was because of Achie-"
"Don't tell me it was because of Achievements. I am not a fool to fall for that. You can earn more merits by arresting pirates, guarding bases, guarding public properties. This is not the ideal place for getting merits. I just don't know who told your Father that."
". . . I don't know"
Yes, you do. It's written on your face. You look so happy for fooling that old Guy.
". . . Well how about we discuss the plans for the Security of the Tournament?"
"Yes"
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"So, you are responsible for security at the port and the seas, we are responsible for security in the city, both of us will cooperate for the security of the Colosseum."
"And when Roger tries to Escape, the soldiers will make a move controlling other pirate groups, while we focus on arresting Roger."
"Well, a standard plan, but it will work quite well if implemented"
"With all these battle formations, only you would call this a standard plan"
"Well, different standards. However, if you fail to catch Roger, then we are not responsible for anything"
". . . Ok"
"To success"
". . . To success"
They both shook their hands before discussing more in detail about the plan. The more Dragon heard about the Plan, the more he felt shocked by the attention to detail of it.
". . ."
Shuunya looked outside the window and found that it was soon going to be noon. He decided to end it there today before asking Dragon if he wants to have lunch together.
" . . . No thank you. I have to meet someone"
"Well, no problem. We can go at another time"
Dragon proceeded to get up from his chair and continued to speak some pleasantries before stating his leave. After he reached the door, just as he was about to open it, he heard Shuunya say something from behind
"Please tell Miss Crane that I want to talk to her"
Dragon stopped what he was doing and stood there for a few seconds. He got back to the chair, sat down, and took a den den mushi from his arms before putting it on the desk and dialed a number
Puru~Puru~
Kacha~
"What? Did he guess it?"
". . ."
" . . I suppose so. Good afternoon, Mr. Shuunya. I do presume it is afternoon over there. I am Vice Admiral Crane. I would like to talk to you about Dragon who is probably sitting in front of you right now"
"Sure. It would be my pleasure"
"Dragon, go outside and wait for a while. It's an order!"
". . . Yes!"
Dragon walked out of the room and closed the door behind him. He then stood beside the door in attention. He couldn't hear anything from inside the room, and he wouldn;t peek inside just for the sake of his curiosity.
After a few minutes, the door was opened again. Shuunya walked out from inside, closing the door behind him, and locking it. He then looked at Dragon standing beside the door, handed over the den den mushi, before speaking to him.
"Let's go. Let's get some Lunch. Vice Admiral's Orders"
"Yes!"
They walked out of the Main Office Building and headed towards a restaurant. Dragon looked at the beautiful restaurant and was amazed by the lavish design. The waiter recognized Shuunya and took them to a Private Room.
"Hmm. . . What do you want?"
"What are the Orders?"
". . . You don't need to cook"
"Not for them!"
"Cool down. I am just trying to liven the atmosphere"
". . ."
"Alright, I'll get to the point. I heard you are preparing to Rebel?"
"!! What?! NO!!"
"But you want to, right?"
". . ."
"I can understand that you want people to live in peace and you think that the World Government is the cause for all the suffering. More specifically, the Fat Pigs-"
"Pfft- Cough! Cough!"
"But that doesn't mean you have to rebel"
". . . I don't see any other path"
"You see, Dragon, You and I are not so Different. You want people not to suffer, me too. But the World is a Complex Place. Although the World Government is Corrupt to the Core, It plays a key deterrence, not just to Pirates, but also to Nations."
"But the Corruption itself is Unbearable! Do you have any Idea how many people are suffering?! And how they are Suffering?!"
"Well, I have no Idea. Although I had a hard Life, It's not the worst out there. I myself want to change all of that, but I can't do it alone. I needed a lot of manpower and Capital, so I started a company. But now the company itself has to look at the interests of others to work."
Although I had a hard 15 - 18 years, It's nothing compared to Law or Kuma.
". . . What do you think I should do? I am prepared to leave everything and become a freedom fighter of sorts but I just can't make up my mind thinking about the disappointment and helplessness my father would face"
"True, Although Garp would laugh it off saying something like 'That's my Son' or something, we don't know what exactly he would feel"
". . . You know a lot about my Father"
". . . We had many interactions"
"So, what do you think is the best? What do you think I should do?"
"Well, if you ask me, I would say, Work With Me"
". . . What?"
"You know, you help me help others, it's quite simple. As I said, I too don't want people to suffer"
"I don't trust you. You are too . . . calculative"
"Well, how about this? Let me tell you my plan first, you can decide on it later. Is it okay?"
". . . Continue"
"First, you will continue to stay in the navy first. Whatever actions I want to ask your help for, I will explain the reasons behind it. You can decide whether you want to help me or not
Second, climb high into the ranks of the Navy. I will help you with that. I want you to become the Marshall. You have high hopes for that.
Third, whenever I find someone who will be helpful in our mission, and is suitable to join the navy, I will inform you. You can check them yourself before hiring them. What do you say?"
". . . Deal, but you cannot force me to work for you, or the ones I recruit because of you."
"To a Better Future"
". . . To a Better Future"
Both of them shook their hands, satisfied with the results. They then called the waiter inside to order the food.
"The food here is good"
"I know right? I carefully selected it"
". . . I am not surprised anymore"
"Oh, trust me, You Were!"
"Shut it!!"
It looks like it's a loss for you this round, Miss Crane
"By the way, I have the first subordinate ready for you. I am sure you would like him"
"Oh? Tell me. Who is it?"
"In the Southeast of the Sorbet Kingdom in South Blue, there is a Church. Go and find the Priest of that Church, after the Tournament"