"And," Jinbe added, "we are not here to rule them. We are here to guide them, so that everyone can find their own path."
The meeting lasted through the night.
By dawn, the basic framework of the Watchers Alliance had been established.
Its headquarters would be located in Foosha Village, symbolizing simplicity and innocence. Branches would be established across every sea and land, with experienced Awakened Ones serving as mentors.
The curriculum would cover not only ability control, but also psychological counseling, moral education, teamwork, and more. The goal was to cultivate responsible Watchers, not merely superpowered individuals.
Most importantly, the Watchers Alliance would adopt the "Role Model Teaching Method." Mentors would not preach from on high, but demonstrate through their actions what the true spirit of a Watcher meant.
"We need people to understand," Luffy concluded, "that strength is not for showing off, not for bullying others, and certainly not for satisfying selfish desires. Strength is for protecting, for helping, and for making the world a better place."
The ruins of Mary Geoise.
A month later, the place had been completely transformed.
The rubble had been cleared away, replaced by rows of simple wooden buildings. There were no lavish decorations and no marks of rank. Every building looked exactly the same, symbolizing equality.
"Everyone, welcome to the headquarters of the Watchers Alliance."
Luffy stood in the central square, facing hundreds of volunteers who had come from all over the world. Among them were former Marine officers, Revolutionary Army officials, members of royal families, and ordinary farmers and workers.
"I want to make one thing clear first," Luffy's voice carried across the entire square. "There are no superiors or subordinates here, no commanders or underlings. I am the chief coordinator, but I will not order anyone around. We are all