The Choice Between Ideals and Life

There was not a trace of tension on Lin Yan's face.

Instead, they were full of interest, with a hint of mockery in their smiles.

I wonder how the Five Elders will react after the Navy suffers heavy losses this time?

If it could drive one or two of them to their deaths, that would be absolutely wonderful.

"Brother Lin, are you sure it's okay for you to still be laughing at a time like this?"

Fisher Tiger looked at Lin Yan, who was smiling beside him, with a hint of helplessness.

It seemed that ever since he met this man, he had never seen any tension on Lin Yan's face.

Perhaps this is what makes a hero?

Fisher Tiger couldn't help but think this.

"What's wrong? You can't just cry, can you?"

Lin Yan looked at Fisher Tiger with amusement and then turned her gaze to the two women beside her.

"I'll keep an eye on things here, you all go and get ready."

"I'm kind of looking forward to seeing what kind of expressions these people will have then."

"Okay~" x2

Upon hearing this, Boa Hancock and Ain both revealed Mind's Eye smiles and then went to prepare.

Their trust in Lin Yan was absolute.

She trusted the man before her without reservation, believing he could bring victory to Amazon Lily!

Therefore, from beginning to end.

Only Fisher Tiger seemed a little nervous.

Once the three of them had left the coast, Lin Yan slowly composed herself, glanced calmly at the approaching Buster Call, and then slowly floated up.

Before long, they arrived in front of the Buster Call.

"Hey everyone, should I say it's been a long time? Especially you, Mad Dog, what's wrong? Have you forgotten the pain of your past wounds?"

Lin Yan looked at the crowd in front of her with a hint of mockery and laughed.

In particular, when he glanced at Akainu's severed arm, there was an obvious hint of schadenfreude in his expression.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Akainu couldn't help but flash a hint of anger across his face.

But thinking about the fate that Amazon Lily was about to face, he quickly calmed down and gave Lin Yan a ferocious smile.

"All you can do is talk big. Surrender now, and I might consider it..."

However, before Akainu could finish speaking, Lin Yan waved her hand impatiently, interrupting him.

"Stop spouting that nonsense. You don't actually think you can take me down with just this few people in front of you, do you?"

Lin Yan looked at Akainu with some disdain.

"Who gave you the courage to stand before me again? You're nothing but a stray dog who escaped from my clutches. You don't actually think you'll survive this time, do you?"

"... arrogant."

Akainu was impulsive by nature, and being looked down upon by Lin Yan, he immediately showed a furious expression on his face.

At the same time, there was also a trace of resentment and madness.

Akainu grinned at Lin Yan.

"I admit you're powerful, but you're all alone here."

Akainu wore a maniacal grin.

"Do you think you can protect the entire Amazon Lily all by yourself?!"

With that, Akainu waved his hand.

"Fire! Target: Amazon Lily!"

"Akainu!!!"

Upon hearing the order, Lin Yan had no reaction yet, but Momousagi on the other side couldn't help but roar angrily, glaring at Akainu.

"Are you going to give me the same order a second time?!"

Momousagi's body was trembling slightly.

It was the same back on Saiken Island; Akainu didn't care about the lives of ordinary people at all, and last time I chose to obey.

To endure the torment of one's conscience.

But this time...

"Oh? Does Vice Admiral Momousagi have some other ideas?"

Believing he had gained a decisive advantage, Akainu wasn't in a hurry at all. Instead, he looked at Momousagi with great interest and asked...

As Fleet Admiral.

He wouldn't mind giving the younger generation some pointers on what justice is.

"Certainly!"

However, to Akainu's surprise, Momousagi nodded firmly when faced with this question.

His gaze was as resolute as a blade.

Momousagi took a deep breath.

"I made mistakes before, but as a member of the Navy, I will never allow such mistakes to happen a second time, if this is the justice I need to uphold..."

As she spoke, Momousagi paused slightly.

Then, he spoke with absolute certainty.

"Fleet Admiral Sakazuki! Please allow me to engage in battle before the bombardment!"

"... Um?"

This time, not only Akainu, but even Lin Yan showed a somewhat surprised expression.

What's the meaning?

suicide?

Keep in mind that Momousagi is currently only at the level of Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.

Even Akainu like Admiral have repeatedly fled in disarray from his grasp, yet Momousagi intends to challenge him to a one-on-one duel?

What is this if not suicide?

Unexpectedly, there was such a good show to watch. Lin Yan was no longer in a hurry. After carefully examining the Momousagi, she couldn't help but laugh.

"You should know that this is blatant suicide, right?"

"Certainly."

Momousagi nodded calmly.

"I am a Marine, you are a pirate. We have been enemies from the beginning. As a Marine, I also have my own responsibilities and mission."

"Responsibility...?"

Upon hearing Momousagi's words, Lin Yan paused slightly, seemingly understanding what Momousagi meant.

What are the essential duties of a naval officer?

For Momousagi, it's naturally about upholding justice and protecting civilians.

So the problem becomes very simple.

Akainu believes that if he eliminates himself, Amazon Lily Amazon Lily might have a chance to escape disaster.

This is the choice Momousagi made.

She once obeyed orders and allowed Akainu to bombard Saiken Island. Although no civilians were injured in the end because of the failure, Momousagi was constantly tormented by her conscience.

As a member of the Navy, perhaps she had no choice but to do so.

But as a human being, Momousagi doesn't want that!

She completely disagreed with Akainu's so-called justice.

But if upholding one's sense of justice inevitably comes at a price...

Momousagi will make her own choices, just like she is now.

In other words...

Vice Momousagi of the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.

This time, they were prepared to die!

If forced to choose between justice and conscience and life... Momousagi would choose the former without hesitation!

To uphold this, she was willing to sacrifice her life!

Even if I might end up not being able to do anything.

"... I see, what an impressive realization."

Realizing this, Lin Yan's gaze towards Momousagi became serious, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Momousagi seemed to have no intention of wasting words; with an extremely determined expression on her pretty face, she slowly drew her sword at Lin Yan.

"Words are useless! Today it's a fight to the death!"