To what extent do the Celestial Dragons display arrogance towards those from the lower world?
Even a Revolutionary Army Captain like Ginny, after being captured, was not executed or imprisoned, but lived in Mary Geoise as a Slave to the Celestial Dragons.
She even bore a child for a Celestial Dragon.
From this, it is clear that the World Government truly does not tolerate those who dare to challenge its existence.
However, once the challenger has been defeated, the World Government does not pay much attention to their fate.
In the Gorosei's view, since the opponent has been defeated, the matter is considered closed.
Olvia's situation is similar.
Researching poneglyphs is indeed a taboo for the World Government.
But the focus is on the scholars of Ohara, not on an individual.
Unless it's a leader like Dr. Clover, they won't be given much thought.
Even if this matter eventually leaks, it won't have much impact on Blake.
The Gorosei would simply think that Blake took a liking to this woman and wanted to keep another Slave.
The reason Aramaki was told to act in secret was simply to avoid some trouble.
However, speaking of which, the person Robin was closest to was actually Dr. Clover.
For her mother, Olvia, Robin's feelings were more out of a childhood obsession.
But there's no helping it; Dr. Clover and Olvia are not criminals of the same level.
Besides, he's an old man, how could Blake bother to care for him?
It's a double standard!
Blake only needs to bring Olvia out and give Robin an explanation.
The rest, Robin will convince herself.
For example, that it was the World Government's order, and he did his best... This time, Aramaki was well-prepared when he left, for instance, bringing a white transponder snail to prevent eavesdropping, specifically for contacting Blake.
This voyage will not be a short one.
"I hope your loyalty will remain..."
Blake's gaze was profound.
Aramaki had been enjoying life in Mary Geoise for the past half month, with no signs of deliberately contacting World Government officials.
It seems Aramaki's loyalty is still somewhat assured...
As time passed, the situation on the seas gradually began to calm down.
Many small pirates realized that even if the Fleet Admiral was defeated and unconscious, the Marine was still not something they could challenge.
In the past three months, every day's newspaper would publish news of a somewhat famous pirate being arrested and imprisoned.
Especially prominent were Sakazuki and Kuzan, these two future Admirals.
Why not Borsalino?
How could Borsalino actively work?
They traveled all over the world, either killing or imprisoning in Impel Down those pirates who dared to challenge the Marine.
In just three months, the two had captured hundreds of pirates, big and small, with their combined bounties reaching a terrifying nearly ten billion Berries.
For a time, the pirates were on edge, and all began to lie low.
Only the true great pirates in the New World were unconcerned by their actions.
In the eyes of the great pirates, Sakazuki and Kuzan were merely promising up-and-comers.
However, great pirates usually have their own territories, and their priority is to deal with other great pirates nearby.
As long as the Marine did not launch a full-scale invasion of the New World, these individuals, who would later be known as Emperor of the Seas, had no intention of provoking the Marine...
South Blue, Baterilla Island.
This island, where Blake had once stayed, welcomed a rare guest.
Nearly three meters tall, with a sturdy build, wearing the Marine's cloak of justice.
It was Garp.
Garp seemed to know his target clearly and went straight to the front of a small courtyard.
The courtyard appeared uninhabited, already overgrown with weeds.
Garp opened the door and walked inside.
With the help of a neighbor, Roux had already given birth, but had exhausted her life force due to difficult labor.
The neighbor was startled to see Garp, wearing a Marine cloak, walk in.
In recent months, Marine and CP agents had been frantically arresting women who had just given birth in the South Blue.
Roux had only survived until now with her help.
Now that she had been discovered by the Marine, as someone who had known but not reported, and had provided aid to Roux, she didn't know what her fate would be.
Just as she was lost in thought, Roux's weak voice sounded:
"Sharon... you go... back first, I want to say a few words to Vice Admiral Garp..."
Sharon looked at the complex-faced Garp, then at Roux, who was almost at her last breath, and whispered:
"Roux, you... take care."
With that, she quickly left.
Roux was already barely breathing, but she tried to straighten her back:
"Vice Admiral Garp... you finally came."
"This child... his name is Ace."
In Garp's eyes, there was anger towards Roger, sadness for Roux's sacrifice, and also a hint of firm resolve to uphold his promise.
He squatted down, his rough palm hovering in the air, and finally slowly landed on the swaddling clothes.
His voice was hoarse, and his fists were white from gripping tightly:
"That scoundrel Roger! To throw such a burden on me!"
Roux smiled weakly:
"You and Roger... you were clearly the ones who understood each other best. He said in the end... 'Please let this child see the sea'..."
"See what sea?! His father is the Pirate King! He is destined to be hunted by the whole world! Why should this old man raise this brat?!"
Garp stood up angrily, then sat down on the ground somewhat dejectedly, gritting his teeth and saying:
"This old man will definitely teach this brat to be an excellent Marine! Then he'll catch all the scoundrels like Roger!"
Roux suddenly grabbed Garp's sleeve, her pupils brightening with a final surge of life:
"Because... you, like him, are both inheritors of the 'Will of D'..."
Garp held Ace in his arms, his movements clumsy yet careful.
He was silent for a moment, then suddenly burst out laughing:
"Ha! I don't believe in any damned will."
"But... this kid really looks like Roger..."
"Thank you... Vice Admiral Garp..."
After saying her last words, Roux closed her eyes contentedly... If Blake had heard their conversation, he would certainly have scoffed.
Although Garp was dismissive verbally, he had already accepted Roux's view on the Will of D.
What Will of D, mission of the Davy family, survivors of the Lunarian race, faith of the Buccaneer race... all are just dog-shit settings added by Oda to cater to the bloodline theory.
In this world, if your ancestors didn't produce powerful strong, your ultimate fate would be no different from Kaido's.
Ultimately, this is a transcendent world where great power belongs to oneself.
No matter how hard ordinary people try, they cannot compare to a genius who spends all day eating, drinking, and having fun.
If you are not born with Conqueror's Haki, you simply don't have it.
As Conqueror's Haki becomes increasingly important, those who do not possess it are destined not to become top-tier experts.
Fortunately, Blake has a powerful system.
He can forcibly raise a person's upper limit with ability cards.
Just like Koala.
Koala now possesses the physical qualities of an adult pirate Captain.
As Blake strengthens her, Koala is destined to have Admiral-level combat power in the future.
When Nika and Imu finish their fight, Blake will trample all these bloodline theorists into the dust!