Chapter 151: You Are the Culprit!

Black Horse looked around.

Beneath his feet was a vast expanse of treetops, rolling like an endless green prairie.

Countless radiant soap bubbles emerged from the lush foliage, gradually ascending into the sky, only to burst and dissolve into arched rainbows.

"This is Sabaody."

However, Black Horse knew he had not escaped the dream.

He was still within Rorschach's subconscious, in a deeper layer of the dream—a place Rosha's mind instinctively guarded from intruders.

Soon, Black Horse noticed three faint figures appearing on a treetop not far away.

One of them was more distinct—it was Rosha himself.

Typically, when Black Horse entered someone's second-layer dream, all of the dreamer's secrets would be laid bare before him.

But in this case, the boy named Rorschach was already in his third-layer dream.

Remarkably, even in such a deep subconscious state, Rosha retained a fragment of self-awareness, attempting to shield the identities of his companions.

At that moment, the blurry figure to Rorschach's left spoke up.

"What are you planning? Don't do anything rash! I know you can't stand those disgusting Celestial Dragons."

"But if you're really thinking about changing the world, attacking them now would only serve to vent your anger."

"The deaths of three fools won't change the darkness of the world. On the contrary, if something happens to the Celestial Dragons, many innocent people on this island will be caught in the aftermath."

Rorschach's voice was calm but serious. His expression carried a solemn resolve.

"I'm not planning to act now," Rorschach said.

"I just want to see the world through the eyes of the Celestial Dragons."

"Use your ability to let us inhabit the minds and bodies of Rosward's family of three and take a look at their perspective on this world."

The moment Rosha finished speaking, the environment around Black Horse began to shift.

When the scene finally settled, Black Horse found himself inside Auction House No. 1.

In front of him, Rosha and his companions had disappeared, replaced by the Rosward family seated in the front row of the auction.

Startled by the sudden change, Black Horse's heart pounded. "What kind of ability is this? Did they exchange their souls or consciousness with Rosward's family?"

The ability was bizarre.

Yet what shook Black Horse even more was the audacity of Rosha and his companions.

Especially Rosha—how could a Navy soldier dare to target the world's rulers with such defiance?

For a moment, Black Horse even suspected Rosha might be a Revolutionary Army operative planted within the Navy.

Scenes from the auction replayed before Black Horse's eyes.

He could now discern the identities of the three individuals Rosha's group had swapped with.

The silver-haired youth had taken over Rosward's body, embodying the arrogance and tyranny expected of a Celestial Dragon with frightening accuracy.

Meanwhile, the two who inhabited the bodies of Charlia and Charlos were noticeably more restrained, hesitant to fully immerse themselves in their roles.

They remained silent, merely observing the events of the auction.

Soon, Black Horse witnessed the appearance of Silvers Rayleigh.

He also saw Rosward demand that Rayleigh kneel before him—a moment that echoed a previous encounter.

For a fleeting instant, Black Horse thought he was staring at the Five Elders themselves.

Rorschach's Revelation as the Culprit

When Rosha inhabited Rosward Saint's body, he seemed to truly embody the essence of a Celestial Dragon—a deity looking down on mortals with utter disdain.

The scenes that followed shocked Black Horse even further:

Mocking Heavenly Yaksha Doflamingo.

Forcing the Celestial Dragon's body to self-harm.

Each action taken by Rosha and his companions was audacious beyond belief.

If any of these deeds were revealed, their lives would be forfeit without question.

The severity of their crimes was such that even Akainu, Sengoku, and other high-ranking officials of the Navy would be unable to shield them.

At this point, Black Horse was almost certain: the attack on Rosward Saint's family was inextricably linked to Rosha and his allies.

Sure enough, when Rosha finalized an agreement with Davy Jones to head to Grove 67 and attack Rosward Saint's family, the entire cause and progression of the shocking event on the Sabaody Archipelago unfolded before Black Horse's eyes.

After witnessing the events, Black Horse stood silently on the grassy field where Rosward's family had perished, overwhelmed by the gravity of what he had seen.

Rorschach's words about the significance and impact of killing a Celestial Dragon reverberated in his mind:

"It's time to make a change, to slam the brakes on this ever-growing era of pirates!"

"To give these lofty gods who've forgotten pain a lesson they'll never forget. They need to understand that only a strong Navy can provide them with real security."

"And pirates? It's time their unchecked growth came to an end!"

The death of a Celestial Dragon on the Sabaody Archipelago—a critical gateway to the New World—would make the area a forbidden zone for pirates in the future.

From that point onward, pirates aiming to enter the New World would have only two options:

Seek out scattered Yarukiman mangrove trees on smaller islands to coat their ships.

Traverse the Red Line—a nearly insurmountable challenge for pirates.

This strategy effectively severed the influx of fresh blood into the New World, halting pirates from both entering and exiting.

In this way, Rorschach's actions would buy the Navy valuable time to grow stronger and replenish its forces, setting the stage for a brighter future for the Navy.

Even if Rorschach's deeds were exposed, leading to his death, the primary goal—killing a Celestial Dragon on Sabaody—had already been accomplished.

The era of pirates, set into motion by Roger more than a decade ago, would face an abrupt halt at the hands of a mere 13-year-old.

"This boy… This boy!"

For a moment, Black Horse struggled to find the words to describe Rosha.

Was he reckless beyond measure?

Or did he possess a grand vision that surpassed ordinary comprehension?

When Rorschach's consciousness returned and he once again faced Black Horse, the man in the black suit stood before him with a deeply complex expression.

He finally spoke:

"You are the culprit, Rorschach! The one responsible for the death of Rosward Saint's family is you!"

In the Real World:

As Black Horse exited his nightmare beast form and opened his eyes, all those present turned their gazes toward him.

The tension in the air was palpable.

Grimmgold Saint wasted no time and urgently asked:

"Well? Tenma, did you uncover the true culprit behind the death of Rosward Saint's family?"

Facing the expectant eyes around him, Black Horse glanced briefly at the frozen Kirin beast and nodded.

"Yes, I have found the truth."

"Rosward Saint's family was indeed killed in an attack by the pirate Davy Jones…"

"But the true mastermind behind it all is someone else entirely."

"What did you just say?"

Black Horse's revelation caused shockwaves among the assembled figures.

Zephyr, Garp, and Sengoku frowned deeply.

Aokiji remained silent.

Kizaru pursed his lips, visibly shocked.

Meanwhile, Akainu sat unmoving in the shadows like a stone statue.

"I knew it! This was never going to be simple!"

Grimmgold Saint's face twisted with a murderous intent as his hand gripped the hilt of his rapier.

"Who is it?"

Black Horse, expressionless, delivered the answer:

"The true mastermind is…"

(End of Chapter)

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