One Aokiji Is Enough!
In a sea area in the first half of the Grand Line, a Marine warship is speeding across the water.
A tall, muscular figure stood on the edge of the deck, shirtless, with long, curly black hair flowing in the wind. He gazed at the sea ahead through dark sunglasses.
The slight smile at the corner of his mouth showed that he was in a very good mood.
His name is Aramaki.
He considers himself a strongman, and has spent many years traveling between the Four Seas and the Grand Line, experiencing numerous battles and adventures, and encountering many beautiful women.
Unfortunately, none of them managed to keep themselves.
He hadn't originally considered joining the navy, but the recent actions and changes by the World Government have become increasingly significant, and he has come to deeply understand their impact.
Before.
He passed through many villages and towns ravaged by One Piece, and also witnessed kingdoms impoverished and on the verge of collapse due to the Heavenly Tribute.
Unlike most kingdoms, the king and nobles of that kingdom did not distribute the Heavenly Tribute to their people, making them pay so-called 'double taxation'.
Rather, they simply couldn't afford such a high price for Heavenly Tribute; even the king's throne had been sold off several years ago.
This left a particularly deep impression on Aramaki.
They didn't have a good impression of the World Government either, but things have changed in recent years.
First, there were those world-wide live broadcasts, where he stood in a sea of people, watching along with everyone around him.
The Reverie passed a resolution to strictly prohibit the slave trade, eliminated all slave companies on the Sabaody Archipelago, and established it as Fish-Man Safety Zone.
The Holy Land Celestial Dragons of Mary Geoise freed hundreds of thousands of slaves.
The hundreds of thousands of slaves in the "Tequila Wolf" of the East Blue were liberated and replaced with hundreds of thousands of strong prisoners in the Impel Down as "laborers".
And then there was the establishment of the G-0 branch at the Reverse Mountain.
He not only witnessed these events, but also personally experienced the changes they brought to various parts of the world.
There are fewer One Piece now.
Especially the One Piece on the Grand Line, who used to be in large groups, are now only encountered occasionally, once every ten days or so.
He also visited that kingdom a few years ago, which had become impoverished because of the Heavenly Tribute, and he went there again last month.
Originally, he just wanted to check on the orchards and crops he had created for the people on the island, but he was surprised to find that the situation there had changed drastically.
People no longer suffer from emaciated cheeks and dizzy eyes due to hunger, and can only lean against the wall to save energy. Instead, they can gather with their families to eat roasted meat and drink ale.
They were no longer filthy; their clean clothes and shoes made them look exactly like citizens of wealthy countries.
Most importantly, they all seemed to have their own jobs, working diligently every day with smiles on their faces, and greeting each other loudly as they walked down the street.
But these changes were not due to his orchards and crops, but to the people of the World Government!
After investigation...
It turns out that a few months ago, a group of officials claiming to be special economists from the Finance Department arrived here under the escort of two Marine warship.
After conducting a so-called investigation, they announced that the World Government would waive the Heavenly Tribute for four years, and then unloaded a large amount of aid supplies from their warships.
Finally, the king, nobles, and people of this kingdom embarked on so-called economic planning and development.
Looking at the already built docks, streets, pig farms, vegetable gardens, and the hospitals, schools, and Police Station under construction, he felt very conflicted.
The World Government is truly different now!
When Aramaki saw the news that 'Whitebeard' and 'Big Mom' had accepted recruitment, disbanded their One Piece crews, and joined the High Command headquarters for some unknown reason, he decided to personally go inside the World Government to see for himself.
He was incredibly curious: what had happened?
Given his abilities and circumstances, joining the Marine Headquarters would be the best option.
Furthermore, in order to rise to a high enough position as quickly as possible and gain access to more advanced secrets and facts, he felt he should design an image that would make it easier to gain the trust of the World Government or the Celestial Dragons.
So along the way, he pondered his future persona as he walked.
When we passed through Water Seven on the way, I thought I'd rest there for a few days and sort out my thoughts, since we weren't far from Marine Headquarters.
But unexpectedly, they encountered the World Government's collaboration with Fish-Man Island to plant trees on Water 7 Island.
This gave him a pleasant surprise.
That's how it happened. And now, the warship he's standing on is heading towards the Marine Headquarters, and judging from the lieutenant commander's reminder, it seems they're almost there!
About twenty minutes later.
Wow, that's spectacular!
With one hand in his pocket, Aramaki looked up at the massive iron gate that was slowly opening before him. The World Government emblem on the gate was truly awe-inspiring.
"This is the legendary Gate of Justice! It's truly amazing!"
The warship suddenly jolted as it connected with the Whirlpool Current inside, causing the ship's speed to increase by nearly four knots and making the surrounding sea winds become violent.
But none of this was enough to make this man, who was three meters tall, sway in the slightest.
Soon.
Before Aramaki appeared an island brimming with military atmosphere, with its magnificent Justice Fortress, numerous artillery emplacements, and a row of warships moored in the harbor.
His emotions began to surge, and as the warship slowly came to a stop, he seemed unable to contain his feelings. Gazing at the two characters for "Justice" on the Giant Fortress, he shouted.
"I must rise to the highest levels of the human class!"
"Mr. Sakazuki's justice is correct. Justice can only be called justice if it is carried through to the end. I really want to meet him. He should be here, right?"
The sailors on the deck behind the ship exchanged bewildered glances, among them the lieutenant commander, who served as the ship's captain, had a strange expression on Major face.
[Poluporu, Polluporu]
Just then, the Major's overcoat pocket rang with the sound of Den Den Mushi. As Gangyi he picked it up and answered, the Den Den Mushi in his palm instantly transformed into a gloomy-looking face.
"Major Chaplin, no need to bring Aramaki to Marineford, send him directly to Red Port!"
"Well"
Major Chaplin paused, but before he could ask, he noticed the Den Den Mushi had closed its eyes. He thought to himself, "What's wrong with Fleet Admiral Sengoku? Does sending him to Red Port mean..."
"Major, may I leave now?"
Aramaki seemed rather impatient, so the Major had no choice but to explain what had happened.
"Ah?"
"Why should I go to Red Port? I want to join the navy! I want to see Mr. Sakazuki!"
Aramaki immediately looked anxious.
"The Mr. Sakazuki you are looking for is now Admiral in the Army Headquarters. To get to the Army Headquarters, you must disembark at Red Port and then proceed to the Red Line."
Aramaki was dumbfounded.
Ten minutes ago, in the Fleet Admiral's Office, Sengoku's roar erupted, and the entire Justice Fortress seemed to tremble.
"This Aramaki wants to join our navy! The navy! Not the Army!"
"Just how many naval personnel are you trying to take away?"
But the Den Den Mushi on his desk stared at Sengoku with utter indifference.
"We've looked into it. This Aramaki is Logia Forest-Forest Devil Fruit User. His ability can't be used at sea, so he relies heavily on land. Therefore, joining the Army is the most suitable option for him. Moreover, he strongly agrees with Sakazuki's sense of justice."
"Sengoku, you should be clear about the kind of era we live in. Every person with high potential should be placed in the most suitable position."
The Sengoku was speechless, but his face remained ashen.
After the Den Den Mushi ended the call, he slumped back in his chair, as if all his strength had been drained, and closed his eyes tightly.
"Tsk, the duck that came running here on its own, it wasn't even inside the door before those guys lured it away," Garp said with a sneer, sitting on the sofa.
Seeing that Sengoku was ignoring him, he continued reciting numbers and eating pieces of senbei.
He thought it was fine; it was better if someone who shared Sakazuki's sense of justice didn't come, saving him the trouble. Besides, wasn't having Aokiji a good thing?
That's enough!
The young author is going to take a gamble, betting that Ryokugyu in the manga is just acting and doesn't genuinely admire Akainu's sense of justice.
There are several points to consider.
First, if Ryokugyu and Akainu were truly the same kind of people, then Fujitora would not have been able to befriend him, let alone ignore Akainu's order to expel Fujitora and allow him to stay in the Holy Land.
Secondly, his remarks in Wano Country were too blatant and obvious, giving me the feeling that he was saying those things on purpose.
Thirdly, I personally think that if Ryokugyu is truly an extreme righteous person, then it's unlikely that he would let Sabo escape when he teamed up with Fujitora. Although Sabo is indeed very strong, something still feels off.
Anyway, I'm taking the gamble~~~ I trust Fujitora's judgment in making friends~~~
However, Ryokugyu could also be a selfish person who only thinks about climbing the social ladder.
His view of justice is similar to Akainu's, but the difference is that Akainu's Absolute Justice is based on the Navy, while Ryokugyu's Absolute Justice is based on the World Government, because the World Government can give him greater power and status.
If things don't go as planned, it's not a big deal. The rest of the plot will just be written according to his image as a lackey of the imperial court. Whether he's acting or really extreme, isn't he still playing the role of a lackey of the imperial court? There's nothing wrong with his behavior!
No matter what, I'm not at a loss.