Naruto Online: Hyuga Branch Family? Let's go all out!

Chapter 269 The Correct Method: Is He a God?

Because of the sudden downpour, the coffee shop was actually packed with people seeking shelter from the rain.

But even with a large number of people, it's still possible to give Ning Yuan and Doraget a spot.

They didn't even need to say anything; the seats were given up on their own.

The only problem is, how do I maintain confidentiality in front of so many people? How do I bring up some private matters?

However, he was Dorag, and with a wave of his hand, a wall of wind enveloped the area.

This wind wall not only blocked out light and shadow, but also sound.

"Now that it's quiet, we can have a proper chat!" Dragon laughed.

"Have you always been like this?" Ning Yuan pointed to the wind wall beside him, then to the hood over Dorag's face. "Afraid that others will see what you look like, afraid that others will hear your voice?"

"After all, what I'm doing is extremely important! You should know something about it!" Dragon said sincerely. "It's not that I'm afraid others will see what I look like, but it's for the sake of confidentiality. Please understand, reporter!"

Ning Yuan knew that Luffy was his son, so naturally he couldn't possibly not know what they did.

"I only know what you do, but I don't know the specifics. Could you tell me in detail?" Ning Yuan took out a pen and paper from behind his back and placed them in front of him, then looked at Dorrag.

"A spatial ability, huh!" Dragon guessed, also wondering why he couldn't blow Ning Yuan away.

But that's not important. It's not like we're fighting. What's the point of researching?

"I founded this organization to overthrow the Celestial Dragons!" Dragon said. "Over the years, we've achieved some results, which I can tell you if you'd like, but I can't say anything about it in the newspapers!"

Ning Yuan nodded: "Is there anything I can tell you?"

"Indeed!" Dragon nodded. "We have been established for ten years. In these ten years, our power has grown considerably, and we have many like-minded partners. We have saved seven kingdoms from chaos and led them back to the right path."

Actually, there are eleven, but four are still under wraps, while the remaining seven are known to the whole world.

"We're still working in some areas, and we'll be able to do even more in the future!"

Dorrag looked at Ning Yuan with some eagerness; he only wanted to see a look of admiration, just a little bit.

With just a little bit of recognition, they can gradually develop into companions.

Ning Yuan remained expressionless, simply asking, "How did you get these countries back on track?"

"These seven countries each have their own problems, but in summary, they all boil down to a few: incompetent kings, extravagant nobles, and ministers abusing their power!" Dragon said. "We replaced these bad people with capable ones, and with their help, the situation in these countries has rapidly improved!"

Ning Yuan nodded; it was just as he had imagined.

"Reporter Ning, you are a wise person with astonishing insight!" Dragon said. "Furthermore, you don't belong to either the Celestial Dragons or the Navy, so I would like to ask you to evaluate how well we've done our work over the years?"

He didn't say much, but considering Ning Yuan's previous information gathering abilities, he must have a deep understanding of them.

Therefore, theoretically speaking, Ning Yuan is indeed capable of making a relatively objective evaluation of their work.

"What right do I have to comment on your work?" Ning Yuan said with a smile.

"Feel free to share your thoughts!" Dragon laughed. "You're very open with me, and I'll do my best to cooperate with your interview!"

Ning Yuan rested his chin on his hand, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "There's speculation that you're actually loyal to the Celestial Dragons, and that you established this organization to easily gather those who oppose the Celestial Dragons so they can wipe them out in one fell swoop. Is that true?"

"Huh?" Dragon was taken aback, his face immediately darkening. "How could such a rumor exist? Our ambition to overthrow the Celestial Dragons is known worldwide, and what we've done is witnessed by the entire world!"

"Even if you claim I'm lazy and have ulterior motives or ambitions, that's fine! How can you doubt my will?"

"Is your will very strong?" Ning Yuan asked.

"Absolutely determined!" Dragon nodded, then glanced out the window again: "This is the last time I'll see Luffy. From now on, my sole purpose in life will be to overthrow them, and I will never be distracted again!"

Ning Yuan nodded; he believed that statement.

For the next few months and even two years, no matter how great the difficulties Luffy encountered, Dragon never appeared again.

In addition, many people say that after Ginny's incident, Dragon and the bear have also become clowns.

Ning Yuan's view was the opposite; Jin Ni's incident, on the contrary, proved that they were indeed doing something.

If someone is captured and taken to Mary Geoise, troops are immediately dispatched to rescue them; that person is a pirate.

Only pirates value loyalty and are good at making choices when it comes to big things!

"I understand!" Ning Yuan said, "If I were to evaluate your actions over the past ten years, I would give you eight words!"

"Please speak!" Dragon sat up straight.

"It's all in vain, and the impact will be limited!" Ning Yuan said calmly.

"Huh?" Dragon was stunned.

The meaning of these eight words couldn't be simpler; it clearly means that you didn't do anything at all.

"But we have already saved seven countries!"

"But there are over 210 countries in this world, 30 times the number of countries you've saved!" Ning Yuan said calmly. "You saved seven countries in ten years; do you intend to save the entire world in three hundred years?"

Dragon was speechless: "That's not how it works. Initially, our strength wasn't enough, and our experience wasn't rich enough!"

"In fact, at your rate of efficiency, three hundred years might not even be enough!" Ning Yuan ignored Dorrag's words and continued, "Because you've only changed the king. This king might become incompetent after a few decades, and the ministers might become corrupt after a few decades. Once that happens, all your efforts in this country will basically be wasted!"

"That won't happen; we have bases in every country!"

"What if they get corrupted too?"

"They are all the most steadfast fighters!"

"Perhaps!" Ning Yuan shrugged. "But what about if someone doesn't change their heart for ten years, twenty years, or thirty years?"

"What are you trying to say? Are you denying our cause?" Dragon finally realized something was wrong.

"You're the one who asked me to give my opinion!" Ning Yuan laughed. "I'll just give my personal opinion."

Dorrag remained silent.

"Besides, you've been doing this for ten years now. What was the country you initially saved like? Was it the same as you imagined?"

Dorrag remained silent.

He still doesn't know if Ning Yuan is someone who approves of them, but after Ning Yuan's guidance, he did realize that his methods seemed to have some problems.

Because the country they initially saved did have some problems.

Not only did they not recognize the Revolutionary Army, but they also secretly plotted to rejoin the Five Elders.

This is a betrayal of their cause, a betrayal of the hard work of tens of thousands of people!

But Dragon didn't understand why.

They have such a good life now because of us, so why don't they acknowledge us?

"It seems what I said was true!" Ning Yuan guessed, looking at Dragon's expression. "It's only been ten years, and your business has already started to suffer setbacks?"

"I bet many of you are feeling lost right now. Are you really on the right track? Why are those who supported you back then now turning their backs on you?"

Dragon remained silent.

He couldn't answer those questions.

"What's wrong? Even you're starting to feel lost?" Ning Yuan asked.

"Perhaps!" Dragon paused for a moment, then said bitterly, "I don't know!"

Will Dragon be confused?

Of course I will.

He is a human being, not a god.

He lacked that person's vision and will, and could not discern the most correct path amidst the overwhelming tide, and then resolutely walk down it.

Dorrag, however, did not possess this ability, so he remained in a state of confusion.

However, as the leader, with everyone watching him, he had to appear unwavering and confident.

But will it actually succeed? Are we on the right track?

He didn't know either.

Ning Yuan looked at Dorrag in front of him without any intention of belittling him.

In a world like this, it is already quite remarkable that such an idea could be proposed; we cannot demand too much from it.

Just because you have the answer doesn't mean you can look down on those who are still searching.

"I'm sorry!" Dragon sighed. He had come with great confidence, but now he was a little confused.

"I need to sort out my thoughts. We can talk about the interview later!" Dragon got up to leave.

"No rush!" Ning Yuan tugged at Dorrag's sleeve. "How about we hear my suggestion?"

"This..." Dorag was taken aback, but still sat back down, thinking it might be good to listen.

"Do you think what you did was right?" Ning Yuan asked.

"I did think that way before, but now I'm a little less confident!" Dragon nodded. "But no matter what, I'll keep doing it!"

After all, the smiles on the faces of those people were genuine, and the tens of millions of people who were saved were real.

Even if it only lasts for ten years, that will be enough.

"I can tell you, your cause is absolutely right!" Ning Yuan said earnestly, "We humans are born equal. No one can be superior, and no one can ride on top of others. Where there is oppression, there is resistance; resistance against oppression is justice!"

"The Celestial Dragons are the greatest source of oppression in the world, therefore opposing the Celestial Dragons is the greatest act of justice in the world!"

Dragon's eyes lit up: "Yes, yes, that's it!"

Why did I give up such a promising future and leave the Navy?

Isn't it because they can't stand the darkness brought by the Celestial Dragons?

In just this short sentence, my original intention and purpose were made perfectly clear!

This statement could even be considered the core tenet of their organization!

only.

"Is the word 'justice' a bit inappropriate?" Dragon pointed to the navy outside.

"This term doesn't belong exclusively to them!" Ning Yuan laughed. "Or rather, a large portion of the navy, and even the person who proposed the concept of naval justice, are actually our fellow travelers!"

"Hmm?" Dragon's eyes lit up. Yes!

The word "justice" doesn't belong exclusively to the navy. Aren't our actions just?

Because of his naval background, he subconsciously avoided using this word, and it wasn't until Ning Yuan pointed it out that he realized something was wrong.

Looks like I'll have to compete with the Navy for the word "justice" from now on.

"Now that we've established that your actions were correct!" Ning Yuan said, "Then what's with your current confusion?"

"Please speak!" Dorag silently took the pen and paper from Ning Yuan, preparing to take notes.

"If the path is right, but people are still confused, then the direction must be wrong!" Ning Yuan said.

"direction?"

"It's all about your methods!" Ning Yuan said. "For example, if you discover a corrupt country, you replace its king. What's the difference between that and doing nothing at all?"

"Once you've replaced all the kings and overthrown the Celestial Dragons' homeland, what will the Revolutionary Army, which also collects funds from all over the world, become? Won't it still be the Celestial Dragons' homeland?"

Dorag was stunned, and his face immediately darkened!

If I were to save every country in the world, and each country had to contribute money to maintain the revolutionary army...

Isn't this money the gold from heaven today?

It's just a different name.

"Of course, if you want to be a Celestial Dragon or one of the Five Elders, then disregard what I said!" Ning Yuan shrugged. "But I guess the Celestial Dragons did something similar to what you're doing now during that blank century of history. Otherwise, with your work efficiency, there's no reason they'd be so wary."

Dragon was a little embarrassed; he was truly sorry for the low efficiency!

"I have absolutely no intention of becoming a Celestial Dragon!" Dragon said earnestly. "I want to change this world so that there will be no more Celestial Dragons like this."

Ning Yuan smiled and said, "I hope so."

"If I'm on the wrong path, then please tell me, what is the right one?" Dragon bowed and asked, "Please, Reporter Ning, no, Teacher Ning, teach me!"

"That's a complicated matter, so I'll start with the simplest part!" Ning Yuan said. "This world is black and white, like a game of chess. So, who are the black pieces, and who are the white pieces?!"

"Who is the black piece, and who is the white piece?" Dragon fell into deep thought.

"A career is like a game of chess. What you need to do is increase the number of white pieces and decrease the number of black pieces. When the board is cleared of all white pieces one day, your career will naturally be successful!"

"The white pieces are increasing, the black pieces are decreasing, and the board is filled with only one color." This sentence sounds very simple, but it gave Dorrag a great shock.

Yes, all along, I've been strengthening the Hundred Policies and eliminating the Black Policies!

However, I never expected that someone could teach me chess principles, and that they would be so reasonable.

In that instant, Dragon's mind was opened.

What is a white piece?

Are only the oppressed people considered to be innocent?

Ning Yuan previously stated that there are also some people in the Navy who believe in justice. So, are these Navy personnel Bai Zi?

Among pirates, there are those who do not burn, kill, or plunder. Are these pirates the white-skinned ones?

"Furthermore, in the actual implementation process, we can no longer consider simply replacing the king as a successful rescue!" Ning Yuan said, "As for the specifics of how to do it, the Arlong Pirates have already set a good example for us. Eliminate the local nobles, replace the Arlong Pirates with us, and the people will live better than before."

Dorrag nodded frantically.

"Of course, the Arlong Pirates do nothing but collect taxes, so we can't follow their example. We need to collect taxes too. But we should use the taxes to build schools, hospitals, roads, railways, and bridges. Doesn't Water Seven have that sea train? Let's learn the technology and then roll it out across the Revolutionary Army's territory!"

Dorrag wrote furiously.

"In military development, we must differentiate ourselves from the current navy. I have three major and eight minor points on military discipline that you can learn from!"

Dorrag was taking notes at his desk.

"By the way, you shouldn't wear that hood anymore. Unless absolutely necessary, don't create these kinds of blindfolds. We're upright people, and we do upright things. What's there to be ashamed of?!"

Dorrag quickly took off his hood.

"Even if it's not a military or technical secret, our ideas and thoughts can be published. We can put them in newspapers, run a television station, and broadcast a radio station, so that the whole world knows about them!"

"besides."

One by one, item by item, Dorrag listened, completely dumbfounded.

If it were just nonsense, that would be one thing, but Dorrag clearly felt that these suggestions were practical and extremely useful!

This is a concept similar to, but completely surpassing, the revolutionary army's ideology. Moreover, it completely crushes the revolutionary army in terms of practicality, richness, logic, and even completeness!

These words don't sound like something a journalist could come up with on the spot; they sound more like experience that has been successfully put into practice somewhere!

Even with his wildest imagination, Dorag could never have imagined that Ning Yuan was a time traveler.

So, is it that Ning Yuan is just too amazing, or is it that someone in history did this and succeeded, and it was eventually recorded by Ning Yuan's family?

Dorag tends to believe the latter, but whether it is the former or the latter, Ningyuan is equally important to the Revolutionary Army.

They can all be called leaders!

That's right. At first, Dorag called Ningyuan "teacher," but he soon realized that the title of "teacher" was no longer enough.

He wants to step down and make way for someone else!

I, Dorag, am not worthy of continuing to sit in this position!

Keeping me in the leadership is completely leading everyone astray!

After Ning Yuan finished speaking, Dorag stood up abruptly, pulled out a chair, and was about to kneel on the ground!

But Ning Yuan pushed the table aside, immediately stopping Dorrag.

"What are you doing?" Ning Yuan asked in surprise.

"I know I am not capable enough to lead everyone any further, so I hope you will become our leader!" Dragon said.

"Do you think this is child's play? You think you can just change the leader whenever you want?" Ning Yuan shook his head. "Besides, I'm here to enjoy life; I don't want to do this kind of trouble!"

Although Ning Yuan has the mission of spreading order, order is a concept and belief. It is enough for Ning Yuan to participate in the process of rebuilding order in the One Piece world; he does not need to lead the entire process.

"But..." Dragon was unhappy. Now, apart from the name, we are still our own. Everything else, such as organizational structure, ideology, direction, and vision, has been influenced by you. If you make me the leader, isn't that just putting up a false front?

"No buts!" Ning Yuan said calmly, "This is your own business in this world, so of course you have to handle it yourself! But if you have any questions, you can ask me anytime. I'll give you a phone number!"

He has two Den Den Mushi (snail phones), one given to him by the mouse and the other by Morgans.

This was something Morgans gave him that could be used to contact Dorrag, and he wouldn't have to worry about Morgans eavesdropping on him.

Ning Yuan was actually hoping he would eavesdrop and then publish the conversation in the newspaper.

"Then let's give you an advisory position!" Dragon thought for a moment and said, "You can be involved in all our affairs, is that feasible?"

"An advisor, that's not a bad idea!" Ning Yuan thought for a moment, then nodded. It would be good to have a temporary position; at least there would be someone available when he was in an unfamiliar place.

"That's good. From now on, I'll call you Advisor Ning!" Dragon relaxed a bit. "I wonder what suggestions you have for our next phase of development?"

"My suggestion is that you focus your development efforts on the East China Sea, where the navy is the weakest. Even if something happens, your father can help cover it up!"

Dragon gave an awkward laugh: "He won't help me, he's a naval hero!!"

"How do you know it won't work if you don't even try!" Ning Yuan said. "That old man's bottom line isn't that rigid!"

"Then I'll give it a try!" Ning Yuan didn't mind calling Karp "Old Man Dragon," since he was an old man after all.

"Furthermore, we need to infiltrate the Navy as well. Most of the disciples of Zephyr's faction within the Navy can be won over, such as that white-haired guy outside. Apart from differing stances, our ideologies are basically identical!"

"Is that so!" Dragon looked at Smoker outside; he had originally planned to leave after the conversation.

It seems I need to talk to Smoker as well.

However, he doesn't have the same eloquence as the consultant, and he doesn't know if he can persuade Smoker.

"By the way, is that Kizaru one of your men?" Ning Yuan suddenly thought of a question and asked curiously.

The main problem is that Kizaru held back too much on the battlefield; the fact that he was once a colleague of Dragon isn't enough reason!

"Hehe!" Dragon chuckled shyly, "Your insight is truly astonishing!"

"Really?" Ning Yuan's eyes widened. Holy crap, Kizaru must have been Dragon's superior back then. He was an admiral a long time ago!

"We're still not quite on the same level as our own people. We were very good friends back then, but he's a cautious person, so he didn't leave with me. However, we'll still keep in touch in an emergency!" Dragon explained.

He served in the navy for so many years, how could he not have a single friend?

Unfortunately, the navy operates on a ship-by-ship basis, making it difficult to spread its influence. Moreover, he left in such a hurry that he didn't have time to recruit people within the navy.

It's alright, at least we have Kizaru.

"Akainu is someone you can't win over, but you could try Aokiji!" Ning Yuan said. "He's similar to you back then; both of you are confused about the Navy's justice. Plus, he often rides his bicycle alone on the sea. You could try to get in touch with him!"

"Yes!" Dragon nodded.

He had basically never had any contact with Aokiji, so he didn't know what kind of person he was. Since Ning Yuan said he could make contact with him, he would give it a try.

"Oh, and you should also keep an eye on your son's situation!" Ning Yuan added.

"He has his own adventures to take!" Dragon shook his head. "How can I let personal matters interfere with the revolutionary cause!"

Ning Yuan said speechlessly, "You're certainly selfless, but the sky island he passed through is secluded, and there's tons of gold on it that nobody wants!"

"What? There's gold?" Dragon was taken aback.

"More than that!" Ning Yuan shrugged and said, "There's a Kingdom of Waltz along the way, where the king doesn't do his job and was even driven away by pirates. There's also the Kingdom of Alabasta, which is huge and populous—perfect for the Revolutionary Army to develop!"

"I understand!" Dragon nodded immediately. It seemed that he really needed to send someone to follow Luffy.

Or simply send someone onto the ship.

He noticed that his son's recruitment standards seemed quite lenient. Although there weren't many talented people in the revolutionary army, it wouldn't be difficult to find someone to join the ship.

Moreover, Ningyuan's plan has been partially realized, such as taking over the East China Sea and infiltrating the navy.

Will there still be a shortage of talent then?

It's done!

Ok?

and many more!

Luffy has only just set sail, how do you know he will pass through Waltz Country, Alabasta, and Skypiea?

Dorrag had been too excited listening to this, but now that he had calmed down, he not only noticed something was wrong, but also remembered a very strange statement.

This is a matter for your own world, so of course you have to handle it yourself!

What is the meaning of your world?

Is he not from this world?

He's not from this world, yet he knows Luffy's future, and even knows that my father is Garp and that Luffy is my son.

Whether He is omnipotent is unknown, but He certainly has the air of omniscience.

So, could this person be a Kami?

No wonder he understands things so well.

However, why would he do such a thing? Logically speaking, aren't they usually playing the role of rulers?

Is this person an exception?

Does He represent justice? Axioms? Justice?

This speculation left Dragon unsure whether to be happy or sad.

But inexplicably, I gained a bit more confidence.

Gods also exist in this world. The Celestial Dragons claim to have gods and say that they are descendants of gods!

The existence of God among the Celestial Dragons is uncertain, but it's behind us...

Hahaha, we will win in the end!

(End of this chapter)