One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 537 The Past Cannot Be Retrieved

"Bulu Bulu..."

"Hmm? Mr. Aokiji? Is there something you need?"

The voice on the other end was full of composure.

It seemed he had anticipated that he would come looking for her.

"You...are on vacation?"

"I thought you were going to ask something else? Why don't you just get straight to the point? Let me guess, you're worried about me going to Totland, right?"

Completely correct.

Aokiji was not surprised that Roman had completely guessed what he was thinking.

She has always been so perceptive.

When Aokiji heard that Roman was going on vacation without saying where he was going, he became even more uneasy.

So he hurriedly dialed the Den Den Mushi.

Unexpected.

The other side responded exceptionally quickly.

Aokiji hadn't figured out what to say even as they approached.

He would have thought he wouldn't be able to get through.

"Don't worry, I will definitely not go to Totland now."

"Do I give you the impression of being so impulsive?"

"That's not it."

"In that case, you should trust me a little more."

Am I really that unreliable and impulsive?

Roman's unexpected candor put Aokiji at ease.

Her voice sounded very calm.

The Den Den Mushi's expression was also serene.

He doesn't seem like someone who has lost control of their emotions at all.

As Roman said, she was never an impulsive person.

Aokiji firmly believed this.

However, Aokiji did not blindly trust Roman.

People always change because of certain things.

Just like myself.

He specifically alerted the troops near Totland.

If Lieutenant General Black Dragon's whereabouts are discovered, he needs to report to me.

Having done all this, Aokiji was finally completely relieved.

Even if Roman didn't tell her the truth, she couldn't be completely ignorant.

……

Sure enough, Aokiji made that call.

Roman had definitely expected this call.

After all, she's not blind.

Aokiji has been paying attention to her for quite some time now.

Roman could certainly see it.

She knew about his actions.

She knew he was worried about her.

As a boss, he is indeed a gentle person.

There's still a psychological burden to deceive such people.

However, he did not deceive Aokiji.

Her destination this time was actually not her mother's Totland.

She was just telling the truth.

She really needed an answer before going there.

And perhaps the answer lies here.

They probably never imagined they would end up here.

Looking at the country before him, Roman spoke slowly.

"Wano Country."

The real things we need to do are things that even the gods cannot tell us.

Thinking of this, a smile even appeared on Roman's lips.

Wano Country is a special region; it has no open sea coastline and is surrounded only by cliffs and waterfalls.

Besides ships, only the ability to fly allows for unimpeded movement.

It is also the territory of the Kozuki clan.

Their clan has always practiced a policy of isolationism.

They almost never interact with other countries.

It is not a member state of the world government.

Moreover, thanks to its natural defenses and easily defensible terrain, it enjoyed a long period of peace.

Therefore, even though they closed themselves off from the world, they still lived quite well.

After all, the world governments outside are also ruthless and vicious.

This made the unwise national policy of closing the country off from the world more feasible.

But that was a long time ago.

The Kozuki clan is now a thing of the past.

Momonosuke is still in the far future.

Hiyori could only become a geisha and accumulate power.

Therefore, the current masters of Wano Country are Orochi and Kaido.

It is also a country whose danger level is no less than that of Totland.

This is also a dark country.

"Be careful, we..."

As if by habit, Roman turned around, as if to say something.

But then she suddenly realized that there was no one behind her.

Oh, by the way, they're gone now.

No further instructions are needed.

I'm all alone here now.

After a brief moment of surprise, Roman finally turned his head.

A gentle breeze was blowing.

Water droplets slowly fell.

My vision blurred for a few seconds.

It was only at the very end that clarity returned.

She took a deep breath.

It will become the same as before.

Looking at the waterfall in front of her, beautiful fluffy wings appeared on her back.

The past cannot be retrieved.

Even if you're alone, you have to move forward immediately.

After all, this was something we were aware of from the beginning.

With this feeling in mind.

Roman resolutely flew towards Wano Country.

Just like her countless choices to move forward.

Now, she needs an answer.