One Piece: Offering Loyalty to the Fleet Admiral
Chapter 301

When Corruption Became the Norm

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The great purge against the Orleans Kingdom came to an end with the disappearance of Birdcage shrouded in the sky.

Fujitora Issho, who was rushed to the post and appointed as the mayor of Orleans, was extremely busy because he had never heard of some of the bills promulgated by Akira, which made it impossible for him, who was already in a hurry, to start work quickly.

A new day arrived, and Fujitora, who was confused by various things, came to the back garden of the palace early. When he saw that Akira had gotten up and was telling Aqua some story in the royal garden, he quickly walked over and bowed. "Akira Marshal, Orleans There are many things that I can't develop at all, especially the plans you proposed..."

Seeing Fujitora Issho, who was accompanied by Joanna to the Royal Garden, sweating profusely early in the morning, Akira couldn't help but laugh and said, "Yixiao, now you know that to govern a country and implement good policies is not as simple as you imagined, right? In the past, you only knew how to be benevolent, but you never thought about what you would do if one day you have a stage to show your ambitions, which has led to your current situation!"

Hearing this, Fujitora's facial muscles twitched slightly, and he said helplessly, "The main reason is that many of the ideas put forward by Lord Marshal have never been heard of before, so I can't start."

Akira stopped talking nonsense, took out a Den Den Mushi from his arms and threw it to Fujitora, saying calmly, "You can use this Den Den Mushi to directly contact Crocodile who is in Wano Country.", he will tell you what to do next and where to start! In addition, when you contact Crocodile through this Den Den Mushi, send an order to Duffield and Gibson, asking them to send a few capable subordinates to help you!"

Fujitora's expression changed slightly. "Duffield? Underworld's financial emperor?"

Akira nodded. "They are working for me now! Go ahead, Crocodile will assist you remotely, I believe you will get into the zone soon."

"Got it!"

Fujitora didn't want to waste any time. While turning to leave, he decisively dialed Den Den Mushi.

As soon as Den Den Mushi was connected, Fujitora took the lead in asking for help, "Crocodile, I am Fujitora Issho. Well, it doesn't matter who I am, the important thing is, Akira Marshal left all the matters to Orleans down. I don't know how to get started, especially the many previously unheard ideas put forward by Akira Marshal made me very confused. Please give me your advice!"

"Oh, by the way, there's also Duffield..."

As Fujitora left quickly, his voice gradually disappeared outside an arch in the Imperial Garden.

After watching Fujitora leave, Luna, who had been sitting quietly next to Aqua, had put on a new suit of clothes and made herself extra beautiful, blinked first, and then tentatively said, "Lord Marshal, let Luna also help. Orleans Kingdom people have been under the brainwashing rule of the royal family and nobles over the years. Many wrong ideas have been deeply ingrained. The ideas and policies you proposed may not be implemented smoothly."

"It doesn't matter."

Akira waved his hand and said with a smile, "There is a saying in my hometown that filial sons emerge from the stick. If these people have some wrong ideas and they are deeply rooted, Morgan and Dunn will give them an unforgettable memory."

Hearing this, Luna hesitated to speak, and finally chose to remain silent.

She knew very well what Akira meant. It was simply that if some people did not cooperate with Fujitora in carrying out reforms against Orleans, or affected the reforms, naval soldiers would use stick education.

Yesterday, she had seen how fast the navy soldiers swung their sticks. They hit many sticks in one second, making the people who were obstructing the reform scream.

However, although the navy soldiers' methods were indeed a bit extreme, the effect was surprisingly good.

Because when she came back from going out early this morning, she found that the group of people who obstructed the reform yesterday had become honest and were actively participating in it.

"Luna, let me ask you a question!"

Akira suddenly changed the subject and asked, "You were once a noble Orleans Kingdom, so you should have a certain understanding of the identity of a noble. Tell me, in your eyes, what should a real noble be like?"

"Don't hide anything, speak out your truest thoughts deep in your heart, because this will affect whether you can continue to be with Aqua in the future. Although Aqua likes you very much and you have paid a lot for Aqua, I don't want your cognition and three views to affect Aqua!"

Hearing this, Luna was stunned for a moment, then moved his eyes to look at Aqua sitting next to Akira.

Aqua also blinked at her with a pair of big watery eyes at this time, as if he also wanted to know what a true noble was.

After these two days of getting used to it, Aqua is no longer as nervous as she used to be when things happen. She has obviously realized that her uncle Akira is very, very extraordinary.

"Lord Marshal, my answer may... may not satisfy you very much."

After a brief silence, Luna continued with a serious expression, "When I was a child, my father once taught me that as a noble, you should not bully others and use actions to show your identity and status. Instead, you should pay more attention to education, morality and personal cultivation. As a noble, you should be stricter with self-discipline, cherish honor, and have the courage to take responsibility."

"My father also said that a true noble is clean and elegant."

Speaking of this, Luna's eyes were reddish and his voice was slightly choked, "It was precisely because these ideas of my father were incompatible with the Orleans royal family and nobles that he eventually... died of these ideas."

Realizing that he was a little rude, Luna quickly looked up at Akira, tried his best to smile, and said softly, "However, I don't think what my father said is wrong. I also believe that a true noble should be like this, and should be like this!"

Seeing Luna's reaction, Akira couldn't help but feel a little moved.

"When turbidity becomes the norm, innocence becomes a sin."

"Luna, you have a great father."

Unexpectedly, Akira spoke so highly of his father. Luna was stunned for a moment, then stood up in panic and bowed to Akira: "Lord Marshal, thank you."

"No need to thank me, your tutor and your dedication to Aqua are worth everything you have now!"

As soon as Akira finished speaking, a figure walked in from outside the imperial garden arch. It was Admiral Gion who accompanied Akira to Orleans.

"Lord Marshal, we have an unexpected guest asking to see you!"

Gion quickly came to Akira, took out a box of newly bought snacks from his arms and handed it to Aqua, and then said, "The former overlord of Beihai, the king of the Germa Kingdom, Vinsmoke·Judge, and Reiju, the eldest daughter of the Vinsmoke Family!"

Before Akira could speak, Aqua stood up, opened his hands and shouted, "Aunt Gion, give me a hug."

Gion didn't hesitate at all. He held Aqua in his arms with a smile, kissed Aqua's tender face, and then asked Akira: "See you?"

"Vinsmoke Family? The murderous clan of Beihai!"

Akira narrowed his eyes slightly, "They have arrived?"

"Yes, we are at the port now!" Gion nodded. "Although Birdcage has withdrawn, they dare not land rashly without Lord Marshal's permission."

"When did Vinsmoke Family know etiquette so well!?" Akira shook his head and smiled, then stood up simply, "Let's go, let's..."

Before Akira could finish speaking, Gion said decisively, "Let Hina accompany you, or Luna, I'm not free today!"

After saying that, Gion kissed Aqua on the cheek again as if to show off, and at the same time simply turned around and left.

"?"

Akira blinked blankly, "When did you become so close to Aqua? Give me back my daughter now. If you like a child, just have one yourself!"

Gion turned around and said with a smile, "I already have Aqua!"

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