The New World was the domain of Pirates. What did the Marines do? Naturally, the Pirates knew perfectly well. Their fundamental interests were utterly irreconcilable—they were mortal enemies!
Why did most ordinary people in the New World not have much goodwill toward the Marines either?
That was all because of the sins committed by the World Government. Most nations in the New World were not affiliated with the World Government. The World Government ruthlessly exploited even the weaker affiliated nations, so did it need saying what methods it used against non-member nations?
Whitebeard's homeland could serve as an example. Under the World Government's influence, it had directly become a paradise for Pirates and a breeding ground for crime. It had been completely ruined.
In the New World, Pirates were the protectors, while the Marines and the World Government were the invaders. That was also the fundamental reason the Marines had made such slow progress: they had no popular support!
Carlos's words made it difficult for Sengoku to respond, because that was indeed the truth. Twisting black and white depended on the person; try twisting black and white before someone who understood the truth and had confidence, and see whether you got beaten for it...
"Forget it. Let's not talk about that. Given your status, staying in Marineford isn't impossible. But I have to warn you: behave yourself. Don't do anything shady, or else..."
Sengoku could not be bothered to argue nonsense with Carlos anymore. What would it change even if he won the argument? The die had already been cast...
"Hahaha... Don't worry. I'm quite an honest person," Carlos said with a laugh.
Sengoku: "Bullshit. Who the hell would believe you?!"
"Where's Gion? Call her over. She received me last time, and I'd honestly feel uncomfortable with someone else..."
Sengoku