I, a Celestial Dragon!

“Haha, it’s quite interesting, isn’t it? We old guys still prefer to greet each other with fists.

And you may not know that Roger and Crocus were fighting like this back then.

How about it, are you scared by the appearance of the Xuanniao? "

Having said that, Rayleigh patted Dorag on the shoulder and then put the small wine flask in his hand to his own mouth.

His expression looked so comfortable and relaxed.

Looking at Rayleigh's leisurely eyes, Dorag was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.

"indeed."

After saying that, Dorag picked up the wine flask thoughtfully and took a sip following Rayleigh.

But before Dorag finished drinking, Rayleigh suddenly laughed deeply.

As he smiled, he lowered his head slightly to look at Dragon, and a cold light flashed across his glasses.

He just sneered at Dorag.

"But, Dorag, the better our group is at getting along, the more we dislike people like you... people who are always scheming and planning!"

After he finished speaking, Rayleigh smiled at Dorag.

Looking at the meaningful smile on Rayleigh's face, Drago said softly after thinking.

"Whether it's planning or scheming, that's not my... original intention.

At least, I..."

Having said that, Dragon seemed to not know how to continue, because in some ways, Zephyr was right.

How could he not know the danger of sneaking up on Vegapunk? In fact, Big Bear had expressed to him more than once his desire to sacrifice himself on this issue!

I… Although I have tried to persuade him, my persuasion was not as firm as I thought.

Because he knew that given the current situation of the Revolutionary Army, perhaps they really needed Ohkuma's sacrifice.

……

Some things are just so realistic, although Dragon may not be able to guess Big Bear's future ending, which is the ending of losing consciousness and almost completely turning into a robot.

But since Ohkuma made the decision to temporarily leave the Revolutionary Army and go undercover beside the World Government's most valued scientist, he has personally investigated Vegapunk's experimental results and looked for opportunities that would benefit the Revolutionary Army.

Dorag had already realized that the big bear seemed to have arranged an ending for himself.

So, what did he do?

As the leader of the revolutionary army, if he firmly disagrees with Daxiong's decision, then even if Daxiong wants to sacrifice himself, he will never disobey his orders!

But did he do that?

Even Sabo was vaguely dissatisfied with this matter, and Ivankov hadn't met him for a long time.

If Ivankov hadn't been meeting Gawain on the Grand Line today, he might not have even come...

……

Thinking of this, Dorag's brows ached, and he directly poured the whole pot of wine into his stomach.

Feeling the wine sliding down his throat, Dorag sighed sadly.

“I don’t think there’s anything wrong with me.

Everyone will face choices, including me and Big Bear.

But no matter what, since we have made the decision, we don’t feel that we are wrong.

How can a person who doesn't even approve of his own decision succeed, Mr. Rayleigh!"

He looked at Rayleigh with a tired expression.

Looking at the fatigue in Dorag's eyes, Rayleigh grinned, then he simply put his arm around Dorag's shoulders.

"I understand!"

Rayleigh was seen looking towards the distant sea of ​​clouds with nostalgia.

"Everyone has to make painful decisions. I have also faced countless painful choices in my past.

Whether it was the disbandment of the pirate group or Roger's death...

You know, when Roger was executed, I was in pain for a long, long time.

Although that was his decision, and although he himself did not have much time left.

But no matter what, that guy is my best friend and my captain!"

Rayleigh pondered for a moment, then thought of another person.

"And Oden, when that guy was killed by Kaido, I was in pain for a long time.

The news in Wano Country is really isolated.

In short, who in this world has not experienced pain, who has not faced choices?

Even what we, the Xuanniao, want to do now, isn't it... to prevent future generations and civilians from facing similar pain and choices?"

Having said that, Rayleigh smiled slightly, then patted Dorag's shoulder again.

"I've slapped you several times, haha, old man, you're so sentimental.

Anyway, let Zefa tell you, that guy got rid of Crocus!"

As he spoke, Zephyr waved at Crocus who was walking over in a panic.

Looking at Rayleigh waving his hand, Zefa curled his lips.

"Kurokas was really ruthless. Did he really beat Roger like this?"

"Back then, haha, he was much more cruel than this."

Rayleigh smiled and said a few words, then left and lay down leisurely on the beach chair.

Zefa came to Dorag's side and said with a grin.

“It’s really interesting. I never thought that I would fight with pirates and chat with revolutionary soldiers like you at the same time.

But maybe this is the charm of Gawain, haha."

As he spoke, Zefa looked at Gawain in the distance. At this time, he was jumping into the sea with the help of White Star and playing with Lab.

Looking at Gawain, who was obviously weak from being soaked in the sea water, but was still playing on Whitebeard and Lab's tail like a ball.

Zephyr smiled knowingly.

He just pointed at Gao Wen's figure and smiled with satisfaction.

“You just said that a great admiral like me is just a dog of the Celestial Dragons.

But take a closer look, boy, being a dog for such a person would probably make you happier than ninety-nine percent of the people in the world, right?

You know, even if we have always obeyed the orders from the Celestial Dragons and the Five Elders, we know better than anyone whether such orders are right or wrong.

Yes, we enjoy it.

If it’s wrong, we should avoid it if we can.

If we really can't avoid it, we can only use our own methods to try to reduce the damage of that kind of command.

In short, the Navy is a subordinate, and we have always obeyed the World Government.

You know what? We have been waiting for a Five Elder Star like Gawain for far too long! "

After he finished speaking, Zefa's face became serious. He looked at Gawain and spoke very seriously.

"The captain may not be aware of this, or he may be aware that he has already become the current hope in the eyes of our navy!

Do you think we don’t know that there is something wrong with the sea? Do you think we don’t want to change the current sea?

Our navy and your revolutionary army all have the same goal: we all want to change the world.

But obviously, our approaches are different!"

As the conversation progressed, Zephyr's expression became more serious, and the look he gave Dorag became more dangerous.

“What we want is to keep the existing pattern of the ocean as stable as possible, while making changes as stable as possible.

Especially when someone like Gawain shows up, we’re looking forward to it even more!

And you, you are not thinking about how stable the ocean is. You are no different from that bastard Roger. You just hate that the ocean cannot be chaotic!

And in this chaos, you, the Revolutionary Army, are going to take advantage of the opportunity to crush the Celestial Dragons..."

After he finished speaking, Zefa shook his head and said with amusement.

“If it were in the past, haha.

Even if I don't help you, at least I won't help them either. Not helping either side, or just doing nothing, is probably what we are going to do.

After all, you should know that except for the volcano Sakaski, everyone else in the current navy has skilled paddling skills.

Kuzan, haha, he had been lost for a long time.

Borsalino, this guy knows it better than anyone else, but the more he looks at you, the smoother he becomes.

Sengoku, he has a very difficult life, he is much more kind and domineering than Kong, it is very difficult for such a person to be caught between civilians and the World Government.

As for Garp, he is a guy pretending to be crazy but actually he is wise.

So you see, except for Sakaski, everyone else in the navy already knew how to survive, they all knew it.

And now, with Gion and I standing behind Gao Wen one after another, they have a better idea!

So, Dorag..."

Zephyr looked deeply at Dragon's face and spoke word by word.

“I don’t know what your original plans were.

But I must tell you, from the time Xuanniao was formed until now, there is no possibility for you to continue to do whatever you want in front of us!

Even though Gawain is on the boat, or rather, precisely because Gawain is on the boat, I am telling you this specifically.

The Celestial Dragons can disappear and the World Government can reform, but whether it is their disappearance or reform, we, the cadres of the Xuanniao, including the navy.

We won't support anyone other than Gawain!

So, Dragon, coordinate your revolutionary army and find the position you can have in the future!

When we were hunting you down in the past, we usually showed some mercy. Our attitude was that we could catch you, but we could also not catch you, or we could possibly not catch you at all.

We see many of your cadres doing bad things but we are too lazy to do anything about it.

But from now on, or from the future, you are no longer just blocking the way of the Allied Nations and the World Government, but blocking the way of Gawain.

Until then, Dorag.

We are about to decide between life and death!

By then, if the sword I am waiting for is aimed at your neck for the second time.

Then even if your father is my old friend, you are still my disciple.

All I can do is go to your tombstone and offer you a glass of wine in remembrance!!!"

After he finished speaking, Zefa nodded to Dorag for the last time, and then the old man adjusted his sunglasses.

“That’s all, haha. After all, the captain has given the order, and now it’s time for the banquet.

I am an old man, but I said a lot of things that are not suitable for a banquet under the identity of a teacher. Don't blame me."

"No, how could that be."

Dorag shook his head gently, then he reached out and gave Zephyr a gentle hug.

After a very brief hug, Dorag let go of Zephyr and spoke seriously.

"Not only do I not blame you, I must also thank you. Your words have given me a lot of ideas, Mr. Zefa."

After saying that, Dorag frowned and took the wine jug on his own initiative.

“It’s time to have a drink, both for me and my companions.

Teacher Zefa, I'm toasting to you with my first drink today."

He lifted the wine jug, held it high towards Zephyr, and drank it in big gulps.