Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

Gion and Kake were puzzled and looked forward to the female naval officer in front of them explaining.

"This village is Povo Village in the Kingdom of Totnes. The villagers here were recently robbed by pirates."

"Because of the suffering they endured, they could not afford to pay the Heavenly Gold and the taxes levied on the nobles."

"Their village chief once sent a letter to the nobles of the Kingdom of Totnes for this reason, requesting a tax reduction for this year, but those bloodsucking nobles disagreed. Left with no other option, the village of Bovo revolted, only to be suppressed by the kingdom's guards sent by the nobles."

At this point, Bellemere, her emotions rising, clenched her fists tightly.

"If they were pirates, we could send troops to wipe them out. But they are the Kingdom's Guard, and according to regulations, we have no right to interfere in the Kingdom's internal affairs."

"I never imagined they would be so ruthless towards their own people, completely wiping them out, no different from those pirates."

"Those bastards!"

Gion drew his Kinpira sword, and Kakea clenched his fists angrily, seemingly wanting to chase after them to the capital of the Kingdom of Totnes to demand an explanation.

Only Raleigh remained expressionless after hearing the Royal Guard's voice.

Gion roared angrily at Raleigh:

"Rayle, why aren't you angry about this? Let's go to their capital and demand justice for the dead villagers."

Raleigh shook his head, rejecting Gion's offer.

Gion said again:

"If you're worried that this will affect how headquarters evaluates you, feel free to push all the blame onto me."

Raleigh glanced at Gion with his cold gaze, and Gion, who was originally extremely angry, couldn't help but shiver when she saw Raleigh's eyes.

"What are you chasing? Those are the Kingdom's guards; the Navy has no right to tell them what to do."

"You're just geniuses raised by the Navy Headquarters. This is the kind of scene I see every day in the North Blue. Whether you're a pirate, a mafia member, or a noble, the lives of ordinary people are just toys."

Perhaps Raleigh's voice was a bit too loud, because the girl who had fallen into a coma due to exhaustion woke up.

He gripped Raleigh's collar tightly, choking back tears, and said:

"My mother said that as long as I wave the flag hard, everyone will have the courage and strength to fight against the guards."

"Father also said that as long as we can show the nobles our determination, they will reduce the taxes, and we can hold out until the next harvest."

"But I really, really tried my best to wave the flag, I didn't stop for a moment, so why were we still killed by the guards?"

"Why? Everyone here was such a kind person, everyone just wanted to survive, why were they killed? Why?"

Painful, hoarse cries echoed through the fire, tormenting the hearts of everyone present.

Inside the fire, everything was quiet except for the girl's cries and the crackling of the flames.

It seems that they are silently recording the crimes committed by those in power.

Raleigh didn't want to answer the girl's question, nor could he.

He was an excellent naval officer and a revolutionary who wanted to change the world.

But he couldn't make the same desperate decision as Dragon. Perhaps only a man like Dragon, who bears the name of D, could resolutely embark on the path of fighting against the World Government alone.

Unfortunately, Raleigh's path is different from Monkey D. Dragon's, and also different from Sakazuki's.

Currently, he still needs the help of the navy to complete his final transformation.

He probably knew about the little girl's background as well.

If I'm not mistaken, it should be Bell Betty from the Revolutionary Army, a little girl who possesses the Encouragement Fruit.

"Rolley, don't stop me. I'm going to kill those disgusting nobles."

Seeing the little girl lying unconscious in Raleigh's arms again, Gion finally couldn't hold back and exploded.

She didn't care about the agreements between the Navy and the World Government member states; she just wanted to vent her anger for these civilians.

Her sense of justice made it impossible for her to remain indifferent to witnessing this scene.

Jiaji clenched his fists tightly. Although he was usually carefree and irresponsible, he still couldn't tolerate such things.

Bellemere clenched his fists tightly, as if he had also thought about it.

"No, return to the warship." Raleigh's ruthless words interrupted the group's indignation.

"Rowley, is your justice simply indifference?!"

Gion drew her Kinbira sword and faced Raleigh, as if she was about to fight him at any moment.

Raleigh didn't even glance at Gion, but instead turned to look at the group of naval soldiers.

"All soldiers, return to the ship! That's an order!"

His tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.

Gion and Kake's eyes revealed utter disappointment, as if the classmate in front of them had become a complete stranger.

Navy Type 6 - Shave.

Raleigh instantly appeared behind Gion. Just as Gion noticed him, a heavy chop to the back of her neck struck her.

Raleigh, with his right hand supporting Gion and his left arm around Bello Betty, said to Kakei:

"I don't need to explain my actions to you about this matter, but as the highest-ranking officer on the ship, you must listen to me, Major Kaji."

Raleigh emphasized the word "major".

"I'm sorry, Raleigh. I also have my own principles on this matter. Unless you knock me out, my choice is the same as Gion's."

Despite Raleigh's threats, Kaji still refused to yield.

Raleigh sighed and placed Gion and Bello Betty on the ground.

Turning to Jiaji, he said:

"Jiaji, as a classmate, you shouldn't let anger cloud your judgment, and you shouldn't recklessly vent your anger. Of course, I know this is indeed infuriating, but I can't let you ruin your bright future."

"As your superior, you have disobeyed orders, and I have the right to take action to detain you."

At this moment, Kaji didn't want to listen to Raleigh's explanation; he just wanted to throw a punch.

Navy Type 6 - Shave.

Jiaji's figure also disappeared from people's sight, but only a moment later.

Kakei and Raleigh appeared at the same time. Kakei swung his right fist forcefully, but there was only air in front of him.

Just like before, Raleigh struck Gaki's nape with a heavy chop.

With a thud, Jiaji's strong body fell heavily to the ground.

Raleigh scratched his head speechlessly:

"They're all giving me a headache, one after another."

Looking at the three people on the ground, Raleigh directed the naval soldiers to carry them onto the naval warship.

Then Bellemere said:

"Private Bellemere, you are a righteous naval soldier, and I hope you can answer a few questions for me honestly."

"If a large portion of the Totnes Kingdom's guards and royal family are wiped out, will they still have the strength to fight against pirates?"

"what?"

Bellemere was stumped by Raleigh's question.