Catching a cold was naturally impossible. As a Logia-type Devil Fruit user, even if he really did catch one, as long as he elementalized once, what germs could possibly remain?
However, even Monkey D. Dragon, known as the world's most heinous criminal, could not truly sense something as intangible as being made to take the blame. So after checking himself over and finding nothing, he could only treat it as an accident.
"It's nothing. Let's continue discussing our next course of action."
He cleared his throat. "After the battle at Marineford, the old order was broken. In particular, the vacancy among the Four Emperors will drive pirates into a frenzied struggle, and the seas are about to enter an even more chaotic state. Although the Marines gained prestige from that battle, their elite soldiers also suffered enormous losses, so for a period of time to come, their actual control over the seas will decline to some extent. This is our chance to launch a revolution!"
The Revolutionary Army's plans could be set aside for now. After helping Moria escape Big Mom's pursuit, Araki took him into the Florian Triangle.
"So it was you."
Looking at Araki after he had returned to his original appearance, Moria's voice sounded neither relieved nor entirely disappointed.
"After facing off against Charlotte Linlin, you should understand your current problem now, shouldn't you?"
Araki said calmly, "Although Haki is a rather will-based power, physical ability is always the foundation of everything, and your foundation has been neglected for far too long. If you go fight for the position of Pirate King like this... you'll merely repeat the failure of the past all over again."
"Tch!"
Moria's expression looked somewhat ugly, but he had to admit Araki had a point. This time, if he had