"All right, Sakazuki, I believe you. Governor Darren really is a good Marine."
"That's right. With Governor Darren here in the North Blue, the World Government's lackeys won't be allowed to run wild."
Hearing Sakazuki's words, many townspeople voiced their agreement. Darren had indeed done an excellent job in the North Blue over the past two years and enjoyed immense prestige. He could be called the uncrowned king of the North Blue.
"All right. In that case, I won't drag everyone down."
"I killed a Celestial Dragon, so I'll definitely face the World Government's fury. Next, I'll head to the New World with Teacher Axel!"
Seeing that everyone had more or less made their plans, Sakazuki also told them what he had in mind. In fact, after killing a Celestial Dragon, there was nowhere outside the New World where he could find refuge.
"Good. Although Rocks is dead, the other Division Commanders of the Rocks Pirates are all still alive. The World Government won't be allowed to interfere in the New World, either."
Axel approved of Sakazuki's words. After everyone dispersed, he briefly explained the situation in the New World to Sakazuki to put him at ease.
"Sakazuki, only in the New World will you be able to fully realize your talent. I believe you'll soon have strength no less than that of the Rocks Pirates' ten Division Commanders!"
Axel patted Sakazuki on the shoulder and said this with a smile.
Sakazuki nodded lightly and sighed inwardly. He did not know how this journey to the New World would turn out. Perhaps the next time he returned to Red Lotus Town, he would already be a notorious pirate.
*No, given the crime I committed by killing a Celestial Dragon, I'm already a notorious pirate. At least there won't be any