Can Justice Really Be Defined by Others, Sengoku?
The office was deathly silent. Sengoku's pupils contracted, and the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive and cold.
"Zephyr... what... what did you see in Mariejois?"
"A terrifying sight, almost like the Yomi in Wano Country's legends, or the hell in rumors and myths. It's hard to believe that the World Government, the superior of the Navy who upholds justice, is located there."
For a moment, Sengoku's thoughts drifted back to more than twenty years ago, to the scene he had seen from afar outside the God Valley.
After a long silence, Sengoku raised his head, his expression solemn, and looked at Zephyr before him, speaking slowly and deliberately.
"Give up, Zephyr. Even if you, as Marine Admiral, or I, as Fleet Admiral, try to uncover the secrets, neither of us will have a good ending."
Upon hearing this unexpected answer, a hint of surprise flashed in Zephyr's eyes. He hadn't expected the Sengoku to give such an answer.
"Even a mere investigation could attract their pursuit?"
"For them, whether it's Marine Admiral admiral, once it involves a secret they've been trying to cover up, they'll eliminate it without hesitation. Ohara is the best example of that."
Upon receiving the definitive answer, Zephyr was unable to accept it for a moment; veins bulged on his forehead, and his expression was one of anger.
"Even if someone who shouldn't exist sits on the Throne of Emptiness, which represents fairness and equality, is it alright? Answer me, Sengoku!"
The shocking news, which made him forget to breathe for a moment, exploded in Sengoku's ears, causing him to break out in a cold sweat and a chill to rush from his tailbone to the top of his head.
"What did you say? The Throne of Emptiness, the throne that represents fairness and justice between nations, and someone dares to sit there?"
Unbelievable, Sengoku's mind was in complete disarray. He had initially thought the Five Elders were conducting some inhumane experiments in secret, but he never expected this...
"Who told you this? Answer me, Zephyr! Was it Uchiha Huayue? You ran into him when he left Mariejois, didn't you?"
Bang!
Slamming his hand on the table, Sengoku suddenly jumped up, his eyes filled with tension and inquiry.
Humans share similarities with other animals, especially those in positions of power, who are always more curious about the unknown than others.
Curiosity can kill not only cats, but also countless humans...
Zephyr remained silent, as if he had tacitly agreed to the matter.
Even so, what can we do?
Who in this world could possibly be a match for the strongest of the Four Emperors? Although Zephyr knew in his heart that this was likely a scheme to sow discord within the Navy, he still couldn't accept it.
The Throne of Emptiness has its master, which means that fairness between nations has never existed. So what is the justice that the Navy has always upheld?
A lie casually fabricated by the Lord of the Throne? Oppression arbitrarily imposed on non- World Government member states in the name of justice?
As the Marine Headquarters ' top combat force, the most powerful admiral, steadfast in upholding the principle of 'no killing,' cannot tolerate any treachery that interferes with the scheming of others in his sense of justice!
Seeing that Zephyr had not answered, Sengoku sighed deeply, a strong sense of exhaustion filling his heart.
"Enough! Get out of my office. Don't reveal your innermost thoughts to anyone, unless you want your whole family to die a violent death..."
"Take my advice, Zephyr."
Facing the exhausted Sengoku, Zephyr's eyes were firm, and he uttered some profound words.
"I just want to know, is justice defined by others? And is justice defined by others right or wrong..."
After saying that, Zephyr turned and left without the slightest hesitation.
However, even after Zephyr left, the weariness in his heart did not dissipate.
"This old stubborn fool, wouldn't it be better if he just stayed in the naval training camp and trained the new elites? Why does he have to get involved in this kind of thing? Throne of Emptiness..."
That's what they say, but the shock in the hearts of the Sengoku was no less than anyone else's. The Throne of Emptiness actually had its own ruler. How could this be? What exactly were the Five Elders hiding?
"Uchiha Huayue, even after disappearing, he left behind such a mess. He's a complete bastard."
Now, let's turn to the Sabaody Archipelago, the dividing line between the New World and Paradise.
Grove 13, Shakky's Rip-off Bar.
"How could the emperor from the previous generation be here?"
As soon as they entered, the three sisters were shocked by the tall, thin woman with short hair in front of them.
They never imagined that the emperor before Amazon Lily, who had retired and abdicated, would open a bar with such a straightforward name in the middle of the city.
"Welcome! This is Shakky's bar. Customers who can't pay should not enter. We do not offer credit."
Shakky put down her wine glass, and when she looked up, she realized that the face that had only appeared in the bounty poster was now in front of her, with a gentle smile.
"I sensed the presence of someone familiar. Where is Silvers Rayleigh?"
After a long silence, confirming that the person in front of her was not an opponent she could defeat, Shakky was about to speak when a hearty laugh came from behind the bar.
"What a rare guest! More than twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, yet you still look so young, Uchiha Huayue."
Hancock, her eyes sparkling, quietly memorized the name before staying close to Hiyori and Yamato with her two younger sisters, listening intently.
"I never imagined that you would choose to live in seclusion here after retirement, living right under the noses of the Celestial Dragons and the Navy. It's the darkest place under the lamp, Rayleigh."
Upon seeing Rayleigh emerge, Huayue sat down without any hesitation. She casually pointed to the five children behind her, her smile gentle.
"The reason I asked you to come with me to Amazon Lily Island is to send these children back first, and then teach them how to use Haki. I'm not very good at Observation Haki."
Sensing the mention of the Kuja, Shakky immediately tensed up. The being before her was the most dangerous being in the entire ocean, perhaps even the entire world...
Although he has retired, he was once the emperor of Amazon Lily, and he can't let this guy run wild.
"These children are..."
His gaze shifted and landed on the Boa Sisters. Huayue casually remarked something that shocked this second-in-command of the Pirate King, who had seen countless storms.
"It's nothing. There's something I wanted to ask the Five Elders. It's about the kid I rescued from Mariejois. After all, it was a request from the Flame Flower."
"What? These children are all Amazon Lily Lily's children?"
Shakky exclaimed, her gaze towards the five people filled with pity. Huayue smiled and waved her hand, pointing to Yamato and Hiyori.
"No, these two little guys are brats I snatched from someone else. You should be quite familiar with them, Rayleigh, after all, you spent some time on the ship with one of the brats' fathers."