Compared to the result, the process of adventuring with one's companions was more important.
The frustration Luffy felt was exactly what Ron wanted. Since every pirate regarded the Great Treasure as an incomparably precious prize, he would drag it down from its pedestal!
Pirates generally fell into two categories. One knew nothing, simply pursuing "One Piece," causing trouble wherever they went or living freely and carefree.
For example, Crocodile, Moria, and Luffy.
The other knew quite a few secrets. Compared to the empty title of "Pirate King," they cared more about the Void Century. They needed to stir people into seeking the truth, thereby setting off the tide of the era.
Roger, Rocks, and Shanks were all like that.
Yet both sides shared the same goal.
Laugh Tale!
Shanks had a good plan. He cleverly used surrendering himself to avoid the possibility of directly clashing with Ron and having his hopes extinguished. But in the end, he had underestimated Ron's resolve.
Ron truly did not care about the Void Century at all!
In Shanks's mind, no matter how many changes Ron had made, he still represented the World Government and spoke for those in power.
The Void Century carried profound significance for undermining the World Government's authority. As one of those in power, Ron surely would not want the truth revealed.
But was Ron the sort of person willing to follow the laws left behind by his ancestors?
The greatest burden in this world was "One Piece," so Ron would never allow it to continue existing.
Letting Luffy find Laugh Tale so easily was only the first step. After that...
"Lord Azure Dragon, Admiral Aokiji has sent word. He is ready."
Kong knocked on the door, entered the office, and bowed.
"Mm. How are things on Akainu's side?"
"Pluton is