LRAB Chapter 206 Aokiji and the Spiritual Mentor
Chapter 206 Aokiji and the Spiritual Mentor
Former Marinford, back mountain.
A lonely tombstone appears particularly quiet and solemn in the afterglow of the setting sun.
It stands on this quiet hill, like a watchman in the long river of time.
The surrounding area is covered with green grass and dotted with wild flowers. In this tranquil scene, some colorful donuts and rice crackers are placed in front of the tombstone as a special tribute to the deceased.
The words on the tombstone were engraved deep and clearly - Vice Admiral - Karp.
The words "naval hero" that people usually expect are not here, as if they were intentionally downplayed.
No one knows what kind of emotions and considerations the person who ordered these words to be engraved had at this moment.
The breeze blew gently, bringing with it a hint of sea water and the freshness of the mountains, as if expressing the remembrance and respect for this person.
A figure sat quietly beside the tombstone, holding a bottle of old wine in his hand, looking into the distance, as if traveling through time and space, immersed in memories of the past.
He was a tall man, dressed casually yet exuding a casual majesty.
He was wearing a white suit vest with a dark blue shirt and a green eye mask on his forehead. It was Aokiji.
There was not much change in expression on Aokiji's face, but the eyes staring through the blindfold seemed to contain complex emotions.
He sat there quietly, taking a sip of the old wine in his hand from time to time, and every sip seemed to be savoring the days he spent with Cap.
The setting sun slowly sank over the mountain ridge, and the clouds in the sky were dyed golden red. The whole sky seemed to be burning, magnificent and dreamy.
"Kuzan, you are here too." As this voice rang out, the tranquility of the cemetery in the back mountain was broken.
A figure walked slowly from a forest path not far away. He had an upright posture and was wearing a dark green coat, the hem of which swayed gently in the wind.
Under the coat was a well-tailored dark suit, which contrasted sharply with the orange shirt. The man was Dorag.
Aokiji heard the voice, turned around, and said in his usual relaxed tone: "Ah, Dragon, what a coincidence."
"When are you planning to leave for Dressrosa?" Qing Zhi didn't seem surprised to meet Dragon here.
All members of the Dawn Navy knew that Bai Chen had something to discuss with the Revolutionary Army, and this meeting undoubtedly concerned various possibilities for the future.
So it was normal for Dragon to come here to pay tribute to his father before heading to Dressrosa.
However, Dragon did not answer Aokiji's question, but walked to Garp's tombstone and stopped.
He stared calmly at the tombstone engraved with the words "Vice Admiral Garp", with a look of mixed emotions.
He didn't say anything, just stood there quietly, as if he was saying something silently in his heart.
After a moment, Dorag spoke softly, breaking the silence around him: "Kuzan, I know where you are struggling, but it's really unnecessary."
He turned to look at Aokiji, the light in his eyes was deep and firm, revealing an unshakable belief.
"From an objective point of view, what Bai Chen did was right." His voice was calm, but with an unquestionable determination.
"Garp is my father and Luffy is my son. Even so, I still think what Bai Chen did is right."
Dorag's words are full of pain and struggle. They are a son's remembrance of his father and a father's longing for his son.
There was no doubt that he was in great pain in his heart because both his father and son died at Bai Chen's hands.
However, before overthrowing the oppression of the World Government, Dragon had always hidden this deep emotion deeply, not letting anyone notice it.
He knew that as a revolutionary, he could not be swayed by personal emotions and that the responsibility on his shoulders was far more important than personal grief.
Until now, when most things have gradually become stable, Dorag feels that the time is ripe.
He felt that once everything was arranged, it would be his time to act as a son and a father.
He will go to Bai Chen and give an answer to his father and son.
Aokiji listened to Dragon's words with mixed emotions in his eyes. He knew that Dragon's pain was real, and he understood why he suppressed his emotions.
Aokiji knew very well that Dragon would never let go easily, whether it was his memories of Garp or Luffy.
"Give me your share. It's really unnecessary for so many people to be so immersed in this."
Dragon's eyes were fixed firmly on Aokiji, as if to emphasize his request.
A trace of confusion flashed across Aokiji's eyes, but he quickly understood that Dragon meant that this was not just a request, but also a transfer of responsibility.
Dragon was telling him that as part of the navy, he should move on instead of dwelling on Garp's affairs.
After a full cup of tea, everything around was immersed in a subtle tranquility.
The breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness and taking away the hustle and bustle of the day.
Aokiji sat there quietly, looking into the distance, as if pondering some profound question.
Dragon stopped talking and gave Aokiji enough time to think and weigh the options.
He knew that this decision was not an easy one for Aokiji. After all, the matter of Garp was a past that was difficult for each of them to let go of.
Finally, after a long silence, Aokiji nodded slowly, as if he had made some kind of compromise deep in his heart, or perhaps some promise for the future.
"Drago, I promise you." His voice was low and powerful, revealing an unquestionable determination.
A smile appeared on Dragon's face. He knew that Aokiji's promise was not only a personal promise to him, but also a commitment to justice as a whole.
"Kuzan, I have another question for you that I hope you can understand." Dragon's voice sounded again. He also sat down, stared at Aokiji seriously, and continued.
"You should understand how hard it is to get the current situation. The Dawn Navy, Bai Chen, and I will not allow this situation to be destroyed."
His words revealed an unquestionable firmness, the voice of a man who was willing to sacrifice everything for the greater good.
"Your previous behavior is totally unsuitable for the Dawn Navy. If you really want to keep this beautiful place..."
Dorag paused, then slowly spoke the decisive words.
"I hope you can put away your old ways. There's a good saying in the Dawn Navy: Pirates...must die!"