Chapter 141: The War—It Had Begun!
"Clatter!" The sound of shackles hitting the ground rang out. Kizaru's lecherous face made his trademark sound all the same. "So amazing! There's actually a Devil Fruit like this?"
"What a monstrous ability!" Looking at the empty space in his chest where his heart had been and feeling that its absence had no effect on him, Kizaru was amazed by the Op-Op Fruit's power.
After more than a year of taking it easy, Kizaru knew his leisurely days were over. With the shackles falling away, he was going back to work.
Thinking about it now, Kizaru felt that life had been better with the shackles on. He could wander around here and there, with food and drink taken care of. It had been a life fit for an immortal.
"Cut the nonsense, Borsalino! And... welcome to Fairy Tail!"
"Given the situation, you might be unhappy and have some reservations. But don't worry. I promise that once the Celestial Dragons are eliminated, I'll return your heart and let you leave whenever you want."
Gray meant every word. Once Imu was dead, this world would be his backyard, and he was confident he could keep the whole world in check by himself. Anyone who joined Fairy Tail would be free to leave if they wanted.
For example, Kizaru, or Aokiji if he joined later. They had their own ideals and sense of justice. Once the Celestial Dragons were gone, they would surely leave Fairy Tail to pursue the justice they truly believed in.
Hearing this, Borsalino looked at Gray. Seeing how solemnly he made the promise, Borsalino had no choice but to believe him.
Besides, considering that Gray possessed Conqueror's Haki, he probably wouldn't lie. That put Borsalino mostly at ease.
"All right! I suppose