Ch. 341What We Have Always Stood By—Was It Right?
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Freedom Revolutionary Alliance broadcasts live from Mary Geoise, causing the World Government and Marines to abandon injured soldiers to die, claiming it's a necessary sacrifice for world safety.
- Garp and Koby discuss the morality of their actions, with Koby questioning the justice of the World Government and Marines.
- Sengoku, the former Fleet Admiral, joins them, also questioning their loyalty to the World Government.
Character Developments
- Koby's faith in the World Government and Marines wavers after experiencing various global events and witnessing the abandonment of injured soldiers.
- Garp and Sengoku, both high-ranking Marine officers, begin to question the justice they've always upheld due to the defection of their comrades and the ruthlessness of the Celestial Dragons.
Significant Themes
- Loyalty and betrayal: Characters grapple with their loyalty to the World Government and Marines, with many high-ranking officials and soldiers questioning their allegiance.
- The true face of power: The explosion at Mary Geoise and the subsequent abandonment of injured soldiers reveal the ruthless nature of the Celestial Dragons and the World Government, challenging the notion of justice.
Character Interactions
- Garp and Koby: Their master-disciple relationship is strained as Koby questions Garp's teachings and the justice of the World Government.
- Garp and Sengoku: The two old friends share a moment of reflection and doubt, drinking together to cope with their distress.
- Sengoku and Koby: Sengoku's questioning of the World Government's justice surprises and concerns Koby, who salutes Sengoku out of respect for his former rank.