Resistance Against Injustice Needs No Reason!

"Fine. We'll stay nearby and rush over immediately if anything happens."

Seeing John's resolute attitude, Pete did not dare provoke him further. He could only lead the pirates away and "protect" them from afar.

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After driving off the annoying flies, John was about to take Alice and her son to buy some necessities when several more people appeared and blocked the road ahead.

At their head was a middle-aged man in his forties or fifties. His hairstyle and broad beard together formed the shape of a clover, making him look extremely strange.

Clou D. Clover stared at John. Based on his long purple hair and handsome face, he quickly recognized him.

Coupled with the recent newspaper reports, he believed he had guessed the other man's purpose.

"Are you here for supplies? As long as you don't harass the residents, I can provide them for free."

"Don't worry. We're not here to plunder. We'll pay."

John took out a stack of Beli from his coat and gave it a shake, then led Alice and her son through the group gathered around Clover.

He had only come to Ohara because it was on the way to the nearest of his treasure sites. He had no other intentions.

Nor did he want anything to do with these historians.

In John's view, Ohara's research into the "Poneglyphs" was entirely pointless.

Everything Ohara risked their lives to do seemed to be nothing more than searching the history of the past for proof that the World Government's rule was "illegitimate," so they could oppose it with a clear conscience.

But did proof of "illegitimate rule" really matter?

It was like the prisoners in Wano Country's prison in the future. Luffy saved them, yet they paid no heed to their savior.

But when Kozuki Momonosuke, the son of a daimyo who had done nothing and even brought about his country's downfall, appeared, the prisoners immediately knelt and pledged their loyalty.

Since when did resisting injustice require the legitimacy of some "rightful ruler"?

If Imu and the Celestial Dragons had rightfully taken power, would they simply give up resisting and allow themselves to be humiliated?

So John had no interest in the "truth of the world." He only knew that whoever made his life miserable, he would go after them!

If the people of the world were living badly, then they should just fight!

No other reason was needed!

Are kings and nobles born to rule?!

"Please wait!"

Clover turned and rushed after John, his eyes burning as he stared at him.

"Can you tell me what exactly happened at God Valley?"

"What meaning would knowing that have for you?" John asked instead of answering.

Clover took a deep breath and nodded solemnly.

"It is extremely important to me, and to all of Ohara!"

"Sigh."

John let out a helpless sigh and looked seriously at Clover.

"Though I don't approve of what you're doing, I deeply admire your courage. So I'll tell you."

"What happened at God Valley was a brutal massacre by the World Government against rebels, potential rebels, and innocent people."

"There are ways to go about things, and more importantly, you must know your limits. I hope you won't follow in God Valley's footsteps."

After patting Clover on the shoulder, John took Teach's hand and walked away.

He hated acting high and mighty and preaching to others. His final words were merely a kind reminder to those with courage.

Ohara's scholars should have been prepared to die when they began researching the "Poneglyphs."

Clover and the others needed to understand that Ohara was a "nation not affiliated with the World Government." In the Marines' eyes, it was not protected.

What was more, researching the "Poneglyphs" had placed them in opposition to both the World Government and the Marines.

Without the strength to resist them, destruction was inevitable.

If they naively believed that researching the "Poneglyphs" would only result in the World Government throwing the ringleaders into Impel Down, then they were gravely mistaken.

Since ancient times, any struggle involving "power" had been exceptionally cruel!

"A massacre?!"

Clover watched John's receding back, his pupils trembling violently.

He found it... hard to believe.

When he was young, the World Government had killed his older brother simply because his name contained a "D." Seeking the reason behind it was what set him on the path of researching the "Poneglyphs."

Now, because he had sailed the seas searching for Poneglyphs, the World Government had branded him a pirate and put a bounty on his head. He had even been captured and imprisoned by the Marines.

Even after escaping from a Marine prison, he had not given up on pursuing the meaning of "D." He was still trying every possible way to uncover more truths.

He knew it was dangerous, but he had never imagined it could be this dangerous.

"They wouldn't even spare innocent people?!"

Clover was afraid.

He was not afraid of dying himself. He was afraid of dragging the innocent people on the island into it.

"We either leave Ohara, or arrange for the innocent people to leave this place."

"..."

Young Teach had an oddly ugly-yet-adorable look about him. Having never left God Valley since childhood, he was curious about every new thing outside.

Under John's lead, Teach happily ran between the shops lining the street on his little legs. One moment, he grabbed candy and stuffed it into his pockets; the next, he picked up roasted meat and crammed it into his mouth.

John and Alice walked behind him, paying for the goods Teach took while also purchasing things they needed.

Sea beast blood, a Visual Den Den Mushi, a Projection Transponder Snail, plastic seal bags...

"What are you buying all that for?" Alice tucked the hair at her temple behind her ear and looked at John in confusion as he hid things inside his coat.

He was even hiding the things he bought. Was he afraid Pete and those pirates would find out?

After stowing everything away, John raised his head and grinned.

"Secret!"

"Tch!"

Alice snorted and turned her head away, shifting her gaze to little Teach running happily ahead.

Children understood little. Their sorrow always came quickly and went quickly too.

"Once we leave, you and Teach should get out of here as soon as possible."

After hiding the things away, John reminded Alice.

"That greedy bunch on my ship wants to get Rocks' treasure from you and Teach."

"Xebec didn't hide any treasure!" Alice hurriedly explained.

John shook his head, his gaze distant.

"People only believe what benefits them. The truth itself doesn't matter."

"Rocks hid treasure, and you know the clues. That benefits them, so that becomes the truth."

"All right, I understand."

Alice quickly accepted the reality that she would have to keep running, then immediately thought of John.

Since they were a group of people who would betray anyone for profit, John would not be safe with them either.

"What about you? Will you run, or find a chance to get rid of them?"

"Give me one of your nails. If there's ever an opportunity, I'll provide whatever help I can for you."

John wanted to use Alice's nail to make a Vivre Card. That was far more reliable than exchanging contact information through Den Den Mushi.

Seeing that John was unwilling to say more, Alice drew the dagger at her waist, cut off her thumbnail, and handed it to him.