In order to eradicate the so-called sinful bloodline of Pirate King Gol D. Roger, the World Government had executed countless babies born around that time—at least nearly a hundred, perhaps even several hundred. Many people might blame Roger for it, but Shen Fei would never think that way. What a joke. If Roger were to blame, wouldn't that mean blaming the victims?
Strictly speaking, Garp actually bore some responsibility. He had been there at the time, watching everything unfold. He had neither stopped the World Government nor taken Rouge away, merely waiting there. Shen Fei could not help wondering: if Rouge had not held on for so long and had given birth to Ace under normal circumstances, what would Garp have chosen?
"Forget it. There's nothing to say about these what-ifs. They never happened, so there's no way to know for sure. Besides, strictly speaking, I'm not much better. People really are hypocritical... and forgetful."
Invisible, Shen Fei walked through Ohara Island, which was surrounded by a Marine Buster Call. Looking at the Ohara archaeologists encircled by the CP Organization ahead, he let out a deep sigh and shook the chaotic thoughts from his mind. He had just been thinking about Garp standing by and doing nothing, yet he was doing the same to the people of Ohara.
Still, he was merely feeling sentimental. He certainly felt no guilt. After all, he had not done this—the true culprit was the World Government. What did it have to do with him? He was only moved because he was caught up in the situation.
Strictly speaking, he could have saved Roger and Rouge. The question was, why should he? He had no relationship with either Roger or Rouge. Though he admired Rouge's greatness as a mother, they had never known each other.