"I have seen too many sad scenes along the way. Villages trampled by pirates, families broken by pirates are everywhere. Innocent people have shed too many tears because of pirates. All this should have ended long ago!"
As Zephyr spoke, he clenched his fists tighter and tighter. The justice boiling in his heart was burning fiercely at this moment, so dazzling that no one could bear to look directly at it.
"I'm afraid all this won't end anytime soon."
Fujitora, who had been silent until now, suddenly spoke. His deep voice made the listener feel a little overwhelmed for a moment. However, before the listener could recover, he continued.
"Since the execution of Roger, the World's plan to suppress pirates has failed.
Instead, it has stimulated people's desire to explore the endless sea.
Countless strong men have taken to the sea.
The gates of hell have been opened wide.
To stop this, Marine's justice alone is simply not enough."
After speaking, Fujitora stopped and stuffed a ball of sushi into his mouth, chewing it with enjoyment as if to reward himself.
"Those World Nobles who set the rules originally wanted to show off their achievements to the world and consolidate their majesty in the hearts of people everywhere, but they did not expect things would turn out differently.
Now they must be very uncomfortable, even restless! Hahahaha!"
Kaizen smiled gloatingly, but he didn't care about it at all in his heart. Whether World Noble or Pirate, none of them are good. The forces that exist on this sea must have some cruel laws.
"ONE PIECE? Ridiculous! No one can be called king on this sea.
The hierarchy has always been ridiculous.
There are also those sea emperors.
This kind of title is like children playing house.
The same goes for Roger.
He's just a clown, chosen as king by a group of criminals.
It's extremely ridiculous."
After Zephyr finished speaking, he punched the dining table, shaking the food on it. There seemed to be a stubborn reluctance in his words.
"Roger? I persuaded him to go fishing with me on the beach in his last days, but he chose his own path, the path a man should choose."
An imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of Kaizen's mouth, and the admiration in his words was particularly strong.
"That idiot! If he had taken the path of justice, with his ability, he would definitely bring great light to the world. Why succumb to his own desires? We worked so well together back then!"
Zephyr lowered his head, showing a rather incomprehensible confusion. Memories of fighting together appeared in his mind.
"Hey! Boy, you're very skilled! Want to join my pirate crew? Let's conquer the sea together, hahahahaha!"
On that little-known island, a war that would determine the world's direction was in full swing.
And in this fierce melee, Roger smiled and said these words of appreciation to Zephyr.
Originally, when Zephyr heard that Marines were going to join forces with pirates, he strongly opposed it with the pure justice in his heart.
"Why, why join forces with pirates..."
"Zephyr, execute the order!"
His suspicions were mercilessly stopped by his superior, but the injustice in his heart still burned.
He was determined to fight to the death that day, and none of the pirates should escape!
Until he really saw that man, that strong, frank, and somewhat willful man.
"Be careful, you can't die! You're the one I like."
Roger told him this after blocking a bullet for him.
"Go away, pirate, and don't show any courtesy in front of me. We are born enemies and can never be partners."
Zephyr was scarred and yelled heartbreakingly at Roger, who had just saved his life.
Roger scratched his head, not angry at all, just with an apologetic smile on his face.
The scene was as real and pure as when he saw the first ray of sunshine in the morning at the port when he was a child.
There were no pirates then.
People could stay at any port without worrying about being robbed by pirates.
"Who are you?" Zephyr put aside his usual stubbornness and asked in surprise.
"My name is Roger, and I will be the next man to conquer this sea, hahahaha!" Roger replied enthusiastically.
This smile, like a flame, often appears in Zephyr's mind.
Pirate, what a waste it is for this man to be a pirate!
This battle was the Battle of the Valley of the Gods that became a sensation in the future and was quickly hidden by the World Government.
That battle announced the fall of Rocks, the king of the sea at that time, and was a victory with huge significance for the Marines.
However, while everyone was immersed in the joy of victory, Zephyr was full of worries.
It's just that one Rocks died. The pirates on his ship did not perish because of this.
Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Big Mom, Kaido, etc., if these restless guys are not wiped out, they will cause trouble sooner or later.
Among these people, the one who worried Zephyr the most was Roger, who saved his life and invited him on board with a smile. This person was more threatening than anyone else.
Even more so than Rocks!
...
"On the contrary, the path Roger took was his own path of justice."
Kaizen's words brought Zephyr back to reality. He understood that Zephyr's ability to say such confusing words was actually recognition of Roger on another level.
How rare it is to have such a stubborn and righteous person recognize an enemy.
"Should men protect or destroy? This is an endless topic."
Fujitora said, adding a final touch.
"To protect justice and destroy evil! It's that simple. How can there be so much truth to express? The so-called truth is just an excuse to escape and cover up!"
Zephyr said as he took out his favorite wine again, and drank it all in one gulp.
"People are not divided into good and evil, only ridiculous and pitiful." Kaizen said sharply, then opened his eyes and continued with a rather commanding tone.
"It would be foolish to define other people's good and evil according to your own preferences, and the end result will be nothing."
"Boy, are you teaching me how to do things? Tell me what you've experienced and why you say something so bold!"
Zephyr slammed the empty wine bottle onto the table and responded to Kaizen with righteous anger.
His words and tone could shock many people, including some strong ones, but they really couldn't scare Kaizen.
However, Kaizen was too lazy to argue, but a gentle light emerged in his eyes, and he said to him with regret in his voice.
"Zephyr-san, are you interested in going to an uncharted island with me, fishing, drinking wine, and talking about flowers and birds every day?"