Luffy, how can you become the Pirate King if you don't work hard!

"After all, this is such a big deal, so we need to think it over carefully. And you also need to handle your own affairs properly."

Kuzan exhaled a cold breath and looked at the head that Smoker was holding.

"How many other Marines are like Vergo? This happened just as the Seven Warlords of the Sea system was being established; even Sakazuki couldn't stop it,"

Kuzan said, "A single move can have far-reaching consequences. This time, it not only involves the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but also the Four Emperors Kaido, and even the World Government."

Doflamingo may not be the strongest among the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but his connections are definitely the most terrifying among them.

“Pirates are pirates. We should take this opportunity to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system,” Smoker said coldly.

"I knew you'd say that, so you'd better inform Marshal Sengoku about this first."

"Why? What use is that guy who becomes an old man after retirement?"

“Sakazuki is no match for Fleet Admiral Sengoku in this regard, after all, Doflamingo, whom you have to deal with, has another crucial identity.”

Kuzan exhaled a chilling breath, "A Celestial Dragon."

One sentence caused Vergo, who had been silent all along, to change his expression drastically. Kuzan actually knew the young master's identity?!

Smoker's face darkened.

Doflamingo is actually a Celestial Dragon?!

"Oh dear, I almost forgot, this is a top-secret matter. How about you just pretend you didn't hear anything?" Kuzan said with a smile to the petrified Marines beside him.

How could I pretend I didn't hear that!

The surrounding navy personnel felt like the sky was falling.

I heard a former Marine Admiral openly talking about joining the Straw Hat crew, and I also heard that Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, is actually a Celestial Dragon?!

Looking at the reactions of his colleagues, Kuzan sighed.

That's why he left the Navy.

There will always be a group that is above justice, so what exactly is the Navy's so-called absolute justice?

This also reflects the ideological conflict between Kuzan and Sakazuki.

In Akainu's eyes, pirates who oppose the Navy are absolutely evil, and the Navy only needs to bring those evil people to justice.

What about ordinary people?

This is a clash of ideologies.

"Smoker, have you ever thought about why the Straw Hat Boy has gotten to where he is today?"

Kuzan paused for a moment before saying, "Because he has a clear goal, a firm belief, and a group of partners willing to risk their lives for him."

"And what do we have now? Chaotic justice, a corrupt system, and endless political struggles."

"I spent thirty years in the Navy, thinking I was upholding justice. But after leaving, I realized that I was only upholding the order that the World Government wanted to maintain."

But that kind of order is not necessarily justice.

Smoker bit down on his cigar: "So you're going to betray the Navy?"

"I'm just searching for what justice is in my heart. If one day I find that the Navy's path is right, I will come back."

But in reality, it probably won't happen.

Smoker remained silent, because he himself was also confused.

He believes there are navies like Garp and Sengoku who truly fight for justice.

But would such a large number be?

He also has a question mark.

“I’ll go back to Marineford, send the children back, and then report Vergo’s situation to my superiors.”

Smoker said, "If what Law said is true, and Doflamingo and Kaido are colluding, then Dressrosa will definitely be in trouble, and then..."

"Which side will you be on then?" Kuzan asked.

Smoker fell silent again, then finally said, "Stand on the side I believe is right."

Kuzan laughed and said, "Oh my, you've finally learned to be flexible."

"Shut up," Smoker said irritably.

......

Luffy, who had just been so confident in front of the Marines, was grabbed by the ear by Nami as soon as he returned.

They'll give the captain face in public, at least allowing Luffy to maintain his dignity as the Emperor of the Sea.

but,

"What nonsense are you spouting?! Inviting a former admiral aboard the ship now? Do you think we're not attracting enough attention already?!"

Nami was starting to lose her composure.

There were already enough people on their boat, and more and more people kept getting on.

Well, actually, Nami doesn't object to this, nor is there any room for her to object.

But that was a former admiral!

Do you know if the other person might be an undercover agent?!

"I just asked casually because the atmosphere was right, and besides, Kuzan is actually quite interesting," Luffy muttered.

"Even a casual question won't do!"

Nami gritted her teeth, "Do you know how much chaos that will cause? The World Government will go crazy!"

It was already attracting enough attention, but now with the addition of a defecting admiral, the World Government will surely hate it to the core.

Of course, Nami probably wouldn't have said that if she knew Luffy had already beaten up the Five Elders and Im one by one.

Instead, they might have thoughts like Robin's.

Robin: "If Kuzan really joins, it will definitely be a powerful asset for us."

Since things have come to this, let him join.

"Yeah, that's a force of combat power at the level of a Navy admiral."

Usopp wished all the powerful fighters would join them, "Even if they were Logia-type Devil Fruit users like Vivi, then we'd be invincible at sea!"

Both the Ice-Ice Fruit and the Wind-Wind Fruit are unparalleled in their role on this ocean.

"Hahaha, right, right? He's a pretty good guy."

Luffy laughed.

Is this the charisma of the Straw Hat Master?

Luo, watching from the side, couldn't help but feel secretly alarmed.

From Shiki the Great Pirate who joined Luffy after Impel Down, to Jinbe the Knight of the Sea who decided to join the Straw Hat Pirates, and now to Aokiji, the former Marine Admiral who seems to have the same intention of joining.

As long as Luffy is willing to recruit them, they generally don't refuse.

Even if they didn't board the ship, their relationship wasn't like that of ordinary pirates and marines who would fight to the death whenever they met.

To be honest, Luo was also somewhat surprised.

Both Smoker and Aokiji are Marines.

However, a storm is brewing.

Luo looked at Caesar not far away, "A new era of heroes is coming with a huge wave that leaves us helpless. The era is about to go berserk!"

"We have broken the gears of time; from now on, no one can escape this giant wave."

"With straw hats as our emblem, we..."

"Everyone, let's begin the banquet!"

Before he could finish speaking, Luffy had already started shouting.

Fighting and having parties are the Straw Hat Pirates' eternal themes.

Luo looked like he'd lost his sparkle.

"Get used to it,"

Sanji walked over to Law and patted him on the shoulder. "That's just how our captain thinks. This is actually not so bad."

It's all planned out?

Luo was puzzled.

Then he saw a Straw Hat leader who was completely different from what he had imagined.

Has he always been like this?

At the banquet held on the deck, Luo watched as someone continuously pounded on the huge golden stone tablet.

"You get used to it after seeing it a lot."

The Straw Hat crew seems to have gotten used to it completely.

"Hey, special agent, wanna have a drink?"

"This guy doesn't seem like he can hold his liquor."

Zoro and Nika, the two drunkards on the ship, invited Law to join them for a drink. Looking at the large glass of wine, Law hesitated for a moment, then downed it in one gulp.

This banquet was to celebrate Punk Hazard's victory and to welcome Luo's official joining.

Of course, it's only a temporary alliance.

But the Straw Hat crew has already come to regard Law as a partner.

Franky and Brook became the mood-maker. The girl skillfully picked up the meat, and Luffy's head quickly turned around before she ate it in one bite.

"Just wait, wait for the day I become the Pirate King!"

Luffy gritted his teeth.

His companions had actually gotten used to him holding banquets this way.

It really is true that it gets stronger while digesting the information.