Sailing: I Open Treasure Chests in the Pirate World

"White Dragon, I heard about what you did today."

What did you do today?

Ian raised his brow.

Is Nasujiro Sei calling because of the flying squirrel?

"navy--"

Ian wanted to explain a few more things.

Nasujiro interrupted him domineeringly, while praising him.

"Well done!"

"……Um?"

Due to certain lingering stereotypes.

Ian couldn't tell whether Nasujiro was genuinely praising him or being sarcastic.

"Navy's justice? What a joke! It's just a violent institution under the government!"

Nassuro Sei's intention was indeed to praise.

"They really only need to maintain the government's rule and be the Celestial Dragons' dogs."

Nasujiro Sei didn't think at all that Ian's words were a sarcastic remark about the Navy and the World Government.

He didn't even notice the slightest problem.

Because in the world of the Five Elders, this is how the order of the sea operates.

The navy really only needs to follow orders.

As for saying something like "be a good dog of the Celestial Dragons"...

This statement is now much more normal.

What are the Navy if not the Celestial Dragons' dogs?

Even ordinary people who want to become the Celestial Dragons' lackeys don't have the means to do so!

Nassou Sei didn't care about Ian's attitude at all.

anyway.

A marine who was so "radical" that he directly slaughtered the entire Infinite Hell.

A marine who was so "radical" that he was willing to defect from the naval system.

As long as he focuses on fighting the pirates, that's fine.

Do we need to care about anything else?

The Navy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are nothing but lackeys of the government.

Nassuro praised Ian for his "beating up a vice admiral" incident today.

He then skipped over the topic.

Whether it's the World Government or the Navy Headquarters.

Ian will not be negatively affected by this incident.

A world where only the flying squirrel is injured has been achieved...

"White Dragon, have you read today's newspaper?"

Nasujiro Sei put away his smile and got down to business.

"The government has already made it public that you have been invited to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, you can no longer act as aggressively as before."

"A radical approach?"

Ian frowned slightly.

"Are you saying we can't fight pirates anymore?"

"No, of course not."

Nassuro explained.

"What I mean is, you can no longer cause trouble for the Seven Warlords of the Sea like you did before."

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea, as great pirates recognized by the government, each have their own rights and obligations."

"But one thing is certain: you are all government employees, so you cannot kill each other."

"Ha ha……"

Ian chuckled.

“I think I understand what you mean, Five Elders.”

"Don't worry, I won't be as 'radical' as before."

"That's good. I believe you're a smart man, White Dragon."

Nassuro nodded in satisfaction.

"I only made a small mistake before, which is only human nature."

"Yes."

Ian nodded in agreement.

"As long as it goes unnoticed, it's just a minor mistake."

"You are indeed a smart man, White Dragon."

Nassuro Sei chuckled softly.

"A problem only qualifies as a 'problem' when it is discovered by everyone."

"Keep doing your job, Haku."

Ian hung up the phone.

The meaning of the Five Elders is very simple.

It's not that the Seven Warlords of the Sea can't fight each other.

Rather, they cannot openly kill each other.

After all, each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is a partner that the World Government has painstakingly sought out.

If the Seven Warlords of the Sea are defeated.

This news spread like wildfire.

The face of world governments will also be severely damaged.

That's when.

The World Government had no choice but to abandon the defeated Shichibukai.

however.

As long as the failure of the Seven Warlords of the Sea remains unknown, there will be no problem whatsoever.

In some special circumstances, the World Government would even proactively help cover up the failures of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...

In a nutshell.

Some things, if you don't weigh them, they won't seem like much; but once you do, they'll weigh a ton.

Ian put away the Den Den Mushi, only to find Robin staring at him with a rather peculiar look.

"what happened?"

Robin recalled the Five Elders' words and inexplicably thought of Ohara, so she couldn't help but ask.

"Does it mean... a disaster only occurs when the public discovers the truth?"

"Of course!"

Ian nodded, then added.

"From the perspective of world governments, that is indeed the case."

"Oh……"

Robin's mood became quite low.

"The World Government, the Navy Headquarters... they all seem to be like that."

"if not?"

Ian and Robin walked side by side, and he said casually.

"Otherwise, what do you think is the purpose of the navy's existence?"

"You don't actually think the Navy was established to 'enforce justice' or 'protect civilians,' do you?"

"The purpose of the navy is to reassure people that civilians are protected."

Hearing this, Robin couldn't help but ask.

"To make 'people' believe...who should believe? Pirates?"

"Pirates? How could you have such a naive idea?"

Ian gave Robin a strange look.

"Of course pirates know that civilians are not protected by the Navy!"

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have become pirates!"

"The 'people' I'm referring to are the people of the member states of the World Government, or more precisely, the 'civilians of the member states'."

"When civilians believe that the navy is protecting them, they will work hard and try to earn money."

"With the 'protection' of the navy, civilians will be willing to pay taxes, member states will have money to pay the Heavenly Gold, and the world government will be able to function properly... I seem to have said a bit too much."

"Captain, I remember you're from the navy, right?"

Robin asked, somewhat curiously.

"So this is the reason you left the Navy?"

"The Five Elders seem to have said that you are the 'biggest stain on the Navy'."

Robin remembered that the Five Elders had said these words to Crocodile in the Little Garden.

That's part of the reason!

Ian shrugged, offering no further explanation.

"Navy? Not even a dog would do that!" (Discussion)

Chapter 103 An Old God Wants to Challenge Me?

During Ian's conversation with Robin.

The two left the Shandora Ruins together and headed towards the Shandian settlement.

That place was originally the site of Enel's temple, located in the core area of ​​the island, with flat terrain and a wide view.

However, it has gradually been transformed into their shape by the Shandians.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the Shandians will establish a brand new "Hidden Cloud Village" here.

Let's put the topic of the navy aside for now.

Ian recalled the phone call Big Bear had made earlier and slowly began to speak.

"Robin, I will be going to the East Blue in a few days—or maybe tomorrow."

"Donghai? I understand. I'll prepare my luggage in advance."

"Ok?"

Ian turned to look at Robin, raising an eyebrow slightly.