An Infinite Journey From the Sea of ​​Stones

"But I saw that you built such an extravagant temple, magnificent but useless religious facilities, even Mary Joya is not as extravagant as you." Drago said seriously

"Are you criticizing me for being a fatuous ruler?" Yunjuan tilted his head and asked

"I don't blame you, Mr. Dorag, if I am a normal king, it is a heinous crime to spend all the manpower and material resources of the whole country to build such a city for myself, but if such a city is built, no one is killed or injured. What about anyone's words?"

Drago was silent, he was waiting for Yunjuan's answer.

As the first person to be secretly invited, Dorag took the lead in visiting the entire Synapse.He had to admit that this city, which occupies a huge area and was landed on the city above Apadoya Island, is too luxurious.

Although the golden appearance here has been hidden by the clouds, the artistic sculptures, bustling buildings, towering temples and shrines all over the city still make Drago feel uncomfortable.

Here... it's like a kingdom of gods above the clouds.

But this is not a compliment, because the kingdom of God is not suitable for human habitation.And in this Synaps, there are only the members of the Temple of Sound Nest and those angels, and it is obvious that such people cannot fill such a huge city.

When Dorag thinks of this, he thinks of too many countries on the sea that he has seen, such as the Kingdom of Goya, the country where the rich live in the bustling city and the poor are all thrown into the garbage dump... .

However, Sky Island is not as extreme as he thought. The Sky Island people living on Apadoa Island and Angel Island, although their lives are not as luxurious as Synaps, they can still be claimed to be better than those on the sea. 90.00% of the people in the nine countries are living well!

Neat and paved roads, neat and orderly buildings, a well-established power system, sufficient food and drinking water, and even compulsory education is provided, something that most countries can't even imagine!

If you change to any place, if you achieve this level in education, people's livelihood, and construction at the same time, Dorag will praise the other party as an out-and-out virtuous king!

But all of this, if compared with Synaps, seems 'not enough'.

If a king uses 90.00% of his resources to build a luxurious and wasteful city that only accommodates 90.00% of the people, but can use [-]% of the resources to provide the remaining [-]% of the people in this world. Ninety-nine out of ten people live in a living environment. Can such a person be considered a good king?

Dorag cannot make an objective evaluation, but if he puts himself in the perspective of people in this country, he will definitely give a negative answer.

The way you look at things cannot be measured by your own standards, but by the perspective of others.Happiness is always a comparison.

Moreover, Synaps' education worried Dorag.

Their education is very comprehensive, and even the so-called compulsory education is more like compulsory education.Not just a simple classroom, but also a lot of knowledge instilled in a force-feeding style with some machines or even drugs...

This will undoubtedly greatly increase the cost of education, and the results of the subsequent "birth" are not so much intellectuals as they are closer to carriers of knowledge.

Education is a good thing, but what Dorag sees in the education here is a strong sense of pragmatism—what Yun Juan wants is not the wisdom of the people of the country, he seems to choose some usable knowledge tools for himself 'generally.

Then, and in addition to all of this, the entire Sky Island is a theocracy.

They believe in Janna, the goddess of wind and tide, and they live in the whole country, with an extremely fanatical attitude.

Only those who believe in Janna and make contributions to the 'Sound Nest' can be allowed to enter Synapse. Half of the social promotion system is actually based on faith...

Drago, who has traveled across the sea, has also seen countries that believe in theocracy, but most of those countries have nothing to do with happiness.The knowledge there is monopolized by the church, and the rule of the clergy not only lacks the mercy in their scriptures, but is far more vicious than the mortal kings!

But Sky Island is different, the clergy here... or the people of Sound Nest are not directly involved in the rule of the country, most of the time, the rule here is by those who are 'promoted' under the jurisdiction of the Sky Islanders.

Those Sky Islanders who have undergone the 'sublimation ceremony' to become more perfect angels, those high-level lives that all Sky Islanders yearn for...

And the most important thing is that the god they believe in is not a vain fantasy, but a real, unscientific, but certain 'something' that seems to really exist...

Generally speaking, the average life of the people in Sky Island is very happy, but they live in a theocratic society with absolutely strict classes.Those who control all aspects of the high-level society are the members of the 'Sound Nest' and those who have been promoted, but they have not cut off any promotion process. , and even everyone is welcomed into the promotion process.

Their gods seem to exist, but they are like puppets of the man in front of them. Everything here is seriously abnormal, so weird that Drago can't comment at all...

"Mr. Dorag, let me tell you a simple truth. Technology is the primary productive force, and economic strength determines the superstructure." Yunjuan raised his fingers and smiled lightly.

"Synaps' development model is perverse, yes, but no matter how perverse the combination, the most indispensable thing is 'technology'. You know? I once went to a country where people lived more than this Ninety-nine out of ten people in this vast sea want to be happy and have no worries about food and clothing, at least as long as they are willing to work, they will be able to eat and clothe themselves.”

"But they still complain. Because the distribution is uneven, because they work hard but only get [-]%, because those sitting in the office can just wave their fingers and exploit them."

"So everyone started to collectively show bad things, but were they wrong? No, happiness is always based on comparison. When you are hungry, you are happy when you are full. When you are full, you will pursue more. A The normal development process of society should be progress, and stagnation is tantamount to regression.”

"But no matter what they say, it is undeniable that they live in a difficult environment compared to their ancestors decades ago. In this relative to their 'heaven', they want to make a bigger change. On the contrary, it is more difficult.”

"The probability of turmoil in a country and society is inversely proportional to their stability." Dorag said solemnly

"The country you mentioned is unfair, but because it is stable enough, it is impossible to have the soil we grow in. And you say so much, are you trying to tell me that the world government intends to make the country on the sea like that?"

"No, no, no, they don't have this ability, and they don't have this kind of thinking." Yun Juan shook his fingers as if he was amused and said with a laugh

"The five old stars may be far-sighted, but they cannot escape the arrogance brought about by the Tianlong people's origin. They look down on Mary Qiaoya, and for all government structures, 'stability' is the top priority, and 'people's livelihood' is at most only Can come in second."

"Isn't the existence of you and the pirates the best way to prove that the world government does not and does not want to do so?" Yunjuan spread his hands

"If this is a stable sea, then there will be no soil for your growth, and the pirates who have been poisonous for 800 years will not be so rampant now. People always say that the world government is the 'orthodoxy' in this sea, but that This is a completely wrong idea. The world government is just the largest force of warlords in this world where warlords are fighting each other. Don’t think of them as any kind of government. How can there be any decent government in this world that has suppressed bandits for 800 years? The ones that haven’t been suppressed or even become bigger and bigger?”

Yunjuan's words made Drago fall into deep thought. It seemed that he... really lost his mind as Yunjuan said.

"As I said, Mr. Dorag, we don't need to use the word 'overthrow' to confront the world government." Yunjuan laughed.

"We just need to become a bigger force of warlords in this sea of ​​warlords."

Drago fell into silence. After a long time, he shook his head and said firmly

"The Revolutionary Army is an organization for oppressed people to resist tyranny, not an ambitious warlord organization!"

Yunjuan wasn't angry when he saw that Drago rejected his words, after all, he didn't hate Drago and even liked the tattooed face quite a bit.

You can blame them by pushing the revolutionaries in town who helped Luffy break out when they heard Luffy was Dorag's son, or you can point out the fact that the group doesn't actually do much shit.Because it is also true that they are not a 'pure' revolutionary organization.

But in this rotten sea, the Revolutionary Army is already one of the few organizations that can be regarded as mostly stepping on white.

They organize the people to resist tyranny, to overthrow the world government, and to open the large submarine prison. You must know that many revolutionary organizations that have not yet become a government have done similar things.

To make fewer enemies and more friends, as long as this simple truth is followed, and there are no outrageous mistakes in the program of action, then there is no problem.

The Revolutionary Army may have problems of one kind or another, but at least their general program is correct.

In fact, the navy is probably at a similar level, but the world government and the Tianlong people above the problem make the justice behind them inevitably cast a darker gray even if they are implemented.

"But if you want to defeat the world government, you must become such an organization." Yunjuan smiled maliciously

"In this world, only the strong will be listened to, and the weak will be ignored. There is a saying in my hometown that the winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. History is mostly written by the winner."

"If you want to expose the corruption of the world government, then you need the right to speak, but where does the right to speak come from? It is typed out. You see, those people in Big Mom's Wan Guo like the world government or the Charlotte family ?”

"Take a step back." Yun Juan spread his hands and said

"Even if you defeat the world government and disband in place, what will happen afterwards? Isn't it just more chaos and more death? Then intelligent life always tends to order. If you don't do it, some people will do it. It’s just that it’s hard to say whether they will be the new world government after that.”

Duo La Ge is considered a rare revolutionary soldier, but probably because of his background and knowledge, this man always has an indescribable pettiness when he engages in revolution...

If you want to do it, then you have to do big news!Either obediently accumulate strength and wait for a chance of a heavy blow, or tirelessly attack the enemy's vital points. What's the point of looking for those unknown small countries to make a "revolution" that is only temporary and has no program?

In Yunjuan's view, although the revolutionary army is weak, they are a potential stock that have not disappeared but are growing slowly after being besieged for decades.This is not from the perspective of strength, but from the direction of their acceptance above the sea.

And he really couldn't find anyone in Dahai who was more suitable for the 'new government' than the revolutionary army.

There is a not so rotten tomato in a pile of rotten persimmons. You can't throw him away because of cleanliness.Unless you do it yourself, but the problem is, Yunjuan thinks that he probably won't have this kind of opportunity and time.

Looking at Drago who was silent and thinking, Yunjuan smiled and stretched out his hand to him

"I'm not a clean person. In fact, after you leave, there are a group of scumbags who want to meet with me to discuss cooperation. I will negotiate with them with a smile on my face, and form an ally with them with compassion and kindness, even if I'm sick of them."

"Because I know that they will provide me with what I want and give me the ability to confront the world government. Justice without power is just empty talk, and power without justice is dangerous, but at least we have a chance to correct him."

Drago's lips squirmed slightly, he looked at Yunjuan and said seriously

"Then why did you choose us!"

"It's just appropriate."

Drago no longer hesitated, he stepped forward and held Yunjuan's hand. The leaders of the two organizations may not be in harmony with each other, but at this moment, they chose to cooperate!

"The corresponding materials will be transported to Baitu Island soon, and our specialists will provide you with a full set of technical support and necessary assistance. Also, if you are short of money, you can just go to Tezolo directly." Yun Roll let go and laughed

"Golden Emperor—is he also yours?" Drago asked in amazement

"No, but he is a partner anyway. Although he is also a blood mother scum, at least under my persuasion, he will not do those scumbag things for the time being." Yun Juan said lightly

The slaves on Tezolo's ship were part of Yunjuan's request for cooperation, and Tezolo agreed without hesitation.This bastard, like the Tianlong people, only relies on the misfortune of those unfortunates to obtain happiness, and does not need their existence.

"Those slaves have no whereabouts. You can choose to receive some, and we will receive some, but I have to remind you that although there are no Tianlongren dogs among Tezolo's slaves, it might be possible after they are released."

Tezolo, who used his gold powder ability to control those slaves, can basically ensure that the CP organization cannot plant spies inside, but Tezolo can't guarantee it after it is released.

"It's okay... I have the ability to distinguish them!" Drago said seriously

"Then you decide for yourself." Yun Juan gave him a deep look, and said lightly

"Kindness is a good quality, but it's too much of a luxury for a leader."

Drago said nothing, and turned around to leave the large and empty temple, but Yunjuan suddenly stopped him as if he remembered something

"Oh, by the way, isn't your son called Monkey D. Luffy?"

Drago stopped in his footsteps, he turned his head, Yun Juan waved his hand with a dramatic and even malicious smile, and a projection screen appeared in front of Drago.

What is projected on it is the picture of Luffy and his party passing through the sky current and preparing to reach the empty island!

"I'm happy to have an in-depth cooperation with you, but if your son really wants to break into our defensive facilities, I think... things might be a little embarrassing."

Drago's face changed slightly, remembering what he saw at Gaff's Gate, he turned into a storm and swept away without hesitation.

47. The True Worst Generation

Seeing the sound of Dorag leaving in a hurry, wishing to grow a pair of wings, Yun Juan sat on the throne and smiled very happily.

Dorag really think that Yunjuan doesn't know what little Jiujiu he's planning?Although this man disguised himself as a 'naive' revolutionary army, but in terms of witnessing his son's forced invasion of Marin Vanduo, he definitely does not lack the element of heartlessness.

One of the most necessary elements for a practical revolutionary is to be ruthless, whether it is to others or to oneself, to enemies or to friends.

This is fundamentally different from unscrupulous, but in general, he requires a decisive heart.

This guy wants to deliberately delay the time for Stucey or other Yunjuan partners to "coincidentally" see his existence, so as to ensure that Yunjuan is tied to their revolutionary ship.It's a good idea, but it's a pity that Yunjuan doesn't agree.

People from the Revolutionary Army can appear in Synaps, and even allow Stucey to see the five old stars who reported to her behind her, but where and in what form they should be seen will be determined by Yunjuan .

"Okay, Janna, it's time to get ready to welcome our second wave of guests."

Yunjuan stood up from the throne, and Janna's phantom took shape in the wind behind him. The goddess of wind and tide followed her Pope silently.

Talking to the 'good guys' is over, now it's the turn of the 'bad guys'.

......

"Father . . . is there what is called Synaps?"

Reiju, who accompanied Gage and was invited to the location of the Sound Nest, looked at the huge city floating above the clouds and void, and was silent for a while, then said in a low voice

"I don't know... everything here is beyond my knowledge."

Gage was silent for a moment, shook his head, and said in a deep voice

"Sound Nest... This organization does indeed exist, and it is no longer something we Germa66 can underestimate."

A country with a great city is not necessarily strong, but a strong country must have a great city.As for this gigantic Synaps, the former possibility can be ignored just because of its huge scale.

Gage has been to Mariejoya, and even more than once, as a member of the world government, he has entered the holy city on the top of the red earth continent with shame.

But even the splendor of Mary Gioia could not compare with the colossal Synaps in front of him.

This majestic city does not overemphasize luxury and waste like Mary Joya. Compared with Mary Joya's 'dream castle', it is more like a huge kingdom of gods on the clouds.

The architectural style of this city seems to be somewhat similar to that of Dressrosa, but the two are completely different. Several islands in the clouds are connected, and the grand atmosphere of a giant city covering an island is not Dressrosa. Rosa is comparable.

But just as Drago felt here, when witnessing this magnificent but too empty city, Gage also had the same doubts in his heart.

This city is big enough and huge enough, but it doesn't look like a city where people live.

The silver savage bird slowly landed on the island of Apadoya. Gaji took a deep look at the expressionless engineered soldier next to him, and got off the plane.

"Reiju, remember what I asked you to do before I came here."

"...Yes, Father, I remember." Reiju was silent for a moment, then replied softly

The reason why Gage chose Reiju instead of his three sons was not only because she was the smartest of all Gage's reincarnated descendants, but also because...she was a woman.

The meaning of Jiaji is very simple. The biggest purpose of this journey is to reach a cooperation with Sound Nest. In all cooperative relationships, they may not be absolutely strong, but the cooperative relationship that can definitely make both parties feel relatively at ease is undoubtedly.. ...

Marriage

Reiju doesn't like her brother or her father, but as the eldest daughter of the Vinsmoke family, she has the consciousness to take all responsibilities.

Except for the mother and the younger brother who ran away, this family has almost no human feelings at all. Leaving aside the three younger brothers who have been transformed and wiped out their emotions, father Jiaji, who can transform the children in the embryo, naturally does not. How much human color will exist.

Reiju is ready to sacrifice for the family, marrying that man who has never masked her face, sacrificing herself or something...

But Reiju doesn't think that the other party will accept the marriage from the bottom of her heart.

This idea has no basis at all, it's just a "feeling", especially after approaching Sky Island and this huge Synaps.