Chapter 476: The Two's Decision
Akainu truly was a stubborn enough man.
This wasn't Brett's first time experiencing this.
"If you don't believe it, taking you to see the message Joy Boy left behind wouldn't be a big deal."
Brett said casually.
"Eh?"
Aokiji froze, then exclaimed. "Brett, you mean Laugh Tale?"
That period of history had long been erased by the World Government. If Brett could know that past, then there was only one reason. He'd already reached the legendary final island.
Though it still seemed somewhat unbelievable now, this was probably the truth.
"If you're willing, I can take you there right now."
Brett said.
Not a big deal. At worst, if these two guys ultimately weren't willing to join, he'd just erase them.
"..."
Aokiji paused briefly, then, "Ara ara, seems there's completely no reason to deceive us. Though somewhat hard to believe, that's probably history's truth."
"It's just a pity Ohara didn't live to see this day."
The incident at Ohara years ago remained a hurdle Aokiji couldn't overcome.
The man who once practiced passionate justice became incredibly lazy afterward.
"You needn't be disappointed about that."
Brett said with a smile. "You can guess, right, Aokiji? Without Robin's help, how could we possibly reach the final island?"
Aokiji froze slightly, then laughed with some sentiment. "I see."
"Moreover, Ohara's legacy still remains."
Brett said. "After Ohara was destroyed that year, a certain giant covered in burns brought his companions back there. They brought all the books scholars threw into the lake for protection back to Elbaf."
This was something Vegapunk told Brett previously. That guy later went to Elbaf and thoroughly mastered all the knowledge Ohara's scholars left behind.
Anyone could guess who that giant was.
"..."
Aokiji truly froze now. Then the corners of his eyes trembled slightly. "This isn't bad either, is it?"
Right, Saul?
Akainu snorted lightly. "Even if it's true, so what? Even if that truly is the World Government's origin, at least now, aren't they still the ones maintaining this world's peace?"
"If that's your final decision, then I don't care."
Brett said casually.
He never had good feelings for this guy anyway. If he absolutely wouldn't cooperate, then dying was dying.
"Ara ara, no need to be so inflexible, Sakazuki."
Aokiji stretched, sitting up straight. He said, "I think it's rather strange to still serve the Government after learning such a past."
"Couldn't the Government originally make the world better? Using technology's power could transform the entire world toward a better direction. But now we can't see any technology that scattered into the world eight hundred years ago, oh, except in certain people's laboratories."
Akainu fell silent briefly.
"Eight hundred years passed. People at sea remain ignorant. Navigation between islands remains difficult. Really, after knowing it could be better, yet remaining the same is somewhat hard to watch."
Aokiji sighed. "If you truly want change."
He extended his right hand toward Zephyr. "Teacher Zephyr, count me in too. After this, explain properly what kind of world you want to make."
"Welcome."
Zephyr smiled and reached out to grasp Aokiji's hand.
Thus, teacher and disciple could fight side by side again.
"What about you, Sakazuki?"
Zephyr looked at the silent Akainu.
"How can I believe you'll make the world better?"
Akainu questioned like this. "Is change necessarily always good?"
"Just saying one thing makes it clear."
Brett interjected at this time. "Just by publishing what I obtained at the final island, this Great Pirate Era would pretty much reach its end."
For the first time, Akainu's eyes widened.
"Are people who become pirates necessarily born evil?"
Brett said leisurely. "Not necessarily, right? I think more people are forced by livelihood circumstances, compelled to go to sea to survive."
"If they could live and work in peace, how many ambitious dreamers would be willing to risk their lives struggling at sea?"
"Isn't the one who created this terrible era precisely the one who forced people toward the sea?"
Brett glanced at Akainu. "What's the point of capturing and killing more pirates? If you don't solve the root problem, won't more pirates still surge toward the sea? You should be very clear about this."
Akainu fell into silence again.
"Ara ara, stop hesitating, Sakazuki."
Aokiji also spoke persuasively. "You should be very clear what kind of person Teacher Zephyr is."
Then came another unbearable silence.
Finally.
"Teacher Zephyr."
Akainu looked at Zephyr. Brett heard confusion in his heart. "Can I trust you?"
NEO Navy's commander took a deep breath. Then his voice was like cutting iron. "I have never betrayed justice!"
"In that case..."
Akainu also shakily stood up. His chest rose and fell violently.
Brett could hear his thoughts gradually becoming resolute.
He couldn't help sighing. Today finally had good news.
Two Admiral-level combat forces. For the coming war, they surely held enormous significance.
However, Miss Ain still looked skeptically at the two seniors.
She still didn't believe these two men would just switch sides like this.
Brett smiled.
No need to doubt.
These two men had indeed made up their minds.
Brett leaned back leisurely, simply lying on the clouds he'd created.
Only now could it finally be considered over.
In this short day, they'd truly experienced far too much.
Earlier his body and spirit had been extremely tense. Now relaxing instead made him somewhat drowsy.
"Zephyr-sensei."
Brett spoke lazily. "Where should I send you next?"
"You probably don't need to go to the West Blue anymore."
"I'll guide the direction."
Teacher Zephyr turned back. "We still have quite a few unexposed bases."
"We can't indulge in our failures anymore."
This man said seriously to Brett. "Don't we already have limited time? I want to rebuild NEO Navy's strength in the shortest time."
Brett nodded lightly. "Then of course, my side will fully support you too."
Time was indeed limited.
But fortunately, NEO Navy hadn't been severely damaged.
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