Chapter 22: The Five Elders' Letter to Dragon!

Chapter 22: The Five Elders' Letter to Dragon!

"Dragon, what exactly are you thinking? Why did you leave the Navy?"

Fleet Admiral Kong's question silenced the Office. The CP0 operative, for some unknown reason, remained standing there, showing no sign of leaving, even though he had already brought Dragon and his mission should have been completed. However, at this moment, all attention was focused on Dragon, and no one paid any attention to him.

Just then, Dragon, who had been silently lowering his head, slowly raised his head and looked directly at the old Fleet Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, his gaze extremely firm.

"I originally thought the Navy was an army of justice that maintained the Sea Order and protected the safety of the Citizens. But in recent years, what I have seen and heard, apart from fighting Pirates, nothing can be associated with the word 'Justice'. Because the greatest Evil is precisely the Celestial Dragons and the thoroughly corrupt World Government that the Navy protects!"

In his many years of Navy experience, Dragon had personally witnessed Slave Ships fully loaded with Civilians from various places, blatantly sailing past Warships. The cries for help and wails carried by the Sea Breeze to his ears were like hot oil poured onto his heart.

He had questioned the captain at the time, asking why they were letting them go, even though the World Government had long issued regulations prohibiting Slave trading! But the captain's reply was that the ships were not flying a Pirate Flag, and they didn't see any wanted Criminals, so it wasn't their concern. The World Government had specialized teams responsible for that, and they should not interfere!

Such an Attitude made Dragon's passion feel like it had been doused with ice water. After that, he had seen many small countries, because they could not pay the Celestial Tribute in time, being arrested nationwide by large Army Troops, while the Navy he belonged to was responsible for escorting them to the 'Bridge Nation' in the East Blue.

Dragon wondered at the time, what had they done wrong? Wasn't the World Government, which levied excessive Celestial Tribute on them, the one at fault? Even he knew that different countries had different economic strengths. How could they charge a completely uniform amount? Didn't those people in the World Government know that? What would be wrong with levying a little less on these small countries?

These questions to the World Government in his heart made his dissatisfaction with the World Government intensify, and even his Eyesight towards his father became indifferent. Navy Hero? What kind of hero is a hero of the Navy that protects such a World Government!

And the key point that completely made Dragon lose heart was two years ago when he followed the team responsible for guarding a Celestial Dragon. At that time, he personally saw a child, just because he couldn't help but complain after being forced to kneel on the ground by his father, being shot dead by a passing Celestial Dragon for disrespect, and then going to the Slave Auction House as if nothing had happened. At that time, his fingers were turning white from excessive force!

He was in despair, despair for the Navy, despair for the World Government, and even more despair for the Celestial Dragons. This World should not be like this. Perhaps favored by fate, he accidentally obtained the Logia Type Hurricane Fruit. With it, he had a great chance of escaping the pursuit of the Navy and the World Government. But fate played a trick on him again, and he was blocked by CP0 as soon as he went out!

Hearing Dragon's resentful words, garp fell silent. He didn't know what to say. Sengoku also frowned. Of course, he knew these were facts, but as a soldier, obeying government Orders was a matter of course. Otherwise, what else could they do?

"Dragon, have you ever thought about what the World and the Sea, completely independent and without any Order, would become if the World Government ceased to exist and there was no Navy?" Fleet Admiral Kong finally spoke. Without waiting for Dragon to answer, he continued to speak.

"War! The entire World will turn into a battlefield, becoming an expanded version of a 'country of endless war'." "Chaos! The entire Grand Line will be filled with plunder and killing. Far more Pirates and Slave gangs will rush towards every Island with inhabitants."

"Dragon, why do you only see the dark side? Don't you see the Citizens of various countries living peacefully thanks to the efforts of our Navy?"

Dragon stared back at him expressionlessly and said, "Justice should be maintained, but Darkness cannot be ignored. If things can be better, why not do it?" "Corruption, bad laws, Slaves, Celestial Tribute, and Celestial Dragons should be cleaned up one by one!"

Saying such words criticizing the World Government and Celestial Dragons in front of the CP0 behind him, it was clear that he was already prepared to die and had no fear.

"Impudent!" Sengoku could no longer listen and angrily said, "Solve? How to solve it!" "We are the Navy, where do we have the Power to solve these things? What you are talking about should be discussed and handled by the kings participating in the World Conference!" "The army interfering in politics without authorization, do you think that's right?" "Order, Order, what is Order? Order is rules. If even our Navy doesn't abide by the rules, wouldn't everything be in chaos?"

Dragon opened his mouth but couldn't speak. Indeed, if even the Navy started to act recklessly and arbitrarily interfere in such matters, wouldn't they become a rogue army, a rebel army? Then the World would really be in chaos, and who knows how many innocent Civilians would lose their lives because of it. Even he had to admit that the Navy was indeed the last line of defense for the World Order.

This point, even in the original timeline, Dragon admitted that the Revolutionary Army's enemies were not the Navy, nor the World Government, but the Celestial Dragons. This shows that he understands right from wrong. To put it bluntly, even if the Revolutionary Army really killed the Celestial Dragons, the World Government and the Navy would still have to exist. This is a necessity for the civilization of this Planet.

As for the Celestial Tribute, this thing is essentially a membership fee, a source of funds to ensure the normal operation of the World Government and the Navy. It's just that the amount currently levied is excessive and very unreasonable.

"Have you finished?" At this time, the CP0, who had been listening in silence, spoke. Seeing the four people's Gaze turn to him, he said, "Then it's my turn to speak. You listen."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took out a white Letter from the pocket of his white Suit and handed it to Dragon. "Take a look at this first. This is an Order from the Five Elders for me to hand over to you. After you've read it, I'll repeat what the adults want to say to you."

Dragon took the Letter with a surprised and doubtful expression. The Five Elders actually wrote him a Letter? What was going on? He was just a small Rear Admiral. Even as garp's son, it didn't seem to warrant such a big commotion, right?

Five minutes later, he finished reading the contents of the Letter. The resentment on his face had long turned into extreme shock, and the pupils in his wide-open Eyes were trembling. Dragon simply couldn't believe everything he had seen.

"Now I will repeat the adults' words once. Listen carefully, I will only say it once." CP0 said indifferently, completely ignoring the Gaze of the other three Navy big shots.

"Dragon, we also know that the World Government has many problems now, so starting from this year's World Conference, these problems will be gradually improved and addressed." "During this process, you can observe or participate. If there is anything you must ask during the process, write a Letter and hand it to the CP0 beside you to communicate with us."

"But there is one thing you must understand: the Celestial Dragons cannot be touched. This is the bottom line of the World Government." "Whoever touches them, dies!"

"At the same time, due to your outrageous behavior, for a period of time, two CP0 operatives will be following you at all times. If you try to escape again, they will directly kill you!" After saying this, he took out a Key and removed the Sea Stone Handcuffs from Dragon.

Dragon looked at the other person in disbelief, his whole body stunned there. It took him a long time to react before he asked softly, "Aren't you afraid I'll run?"

"If we let you run, we will atone with death. You are welcome to try." CP0 replied lightly.

(End of Chapter)