The Navy was justice!
The Navy was justice.
Was the Navy justice?
Going from conviction to hesitation was the process of building a belief, then watching that belief collapse.
Like Zephyr, Aokiji and the others had firmly believed since childhood that the Navy was justice, that the Navy was heroic, and that the Navy was made up of good people.
But what they were doing now was trampling the justice in their hearts beneath their feet.
Carlisle was silent for a while before saying, "Kuzan, some things can't be judged by appearances alone. Although there are indeed things that are difficult to accept, the peace and order of the world are built on this foundation."
Sacrificing a portion of the people so that the majority could benefit.
That was Carlisle's explanation.
Aokiji asked expressionlessly, "Mr. Carlisle, what if your family had to be sacrificed? Would you be willing to do it?"
Carlisle's hand tightened around the hilt of his sword.
Everyone had selfish desires.
Sacrifice one's own family to benefit everyone else?
It wasn't impossible that such people existed, but they were truly rare. Extremely rare.
At least Carlisle wasn't one of them.
"Kuzan, I can't persuade you, but what you're doing now is wrong."
Carlisle sighed and reminded him.
They were soldiers. What did Aokiji's actions amount to now?
As a Marine Admiral, he had attacked the experimental base of the Science Unit.
"As a soldier, I can understand what you're saying."
"So, I've also prepared myself to fight you."
Aokiji spoke firmly. Clearly, he had no intention of changing his decision.
Nothing Carlisle could say would resolve what was happening today.
"Ah."
Carlisle finally drew his sword.
His duty was to protect the Punk Hazard laboratory base and the scientists working there.
If he did nothing, he would