Lind of Oran Island, in particular-based on what Dragon had observed of his actions, Lind had even more right than the Navy to speak of justice.
Yet Lind was a pirate, and a top-tier one at that. What was really going on behind all this?
Had Lind become a pirate for reasons similar to Sakazuki's?
Countless thoughts swirled through Dragon's mind. His fists clenched involuntarily, and a seed of rebellion took root in his heart.
If Lind, far away on Oran Island, had known what Dragon was thinking, he would have applauded wildly.
Yes, exactly! You're absolutely right! I only joined Rocks because I had no other choice. The World Government pushed me too far.
But even then, I never gave up on myself. I've always done everything in my power to keep the people under my protection safe!
"Ahem, Dragon, even if there aren't any outsiders here, you should still watch what you say!"
Watching Dragon's shifting expression as he came close to cursing aloud, Kizaru couldn't help reminding him that the walls had ears.
Besides, we're still drawing salaries from the World Government and the Navy. This isn't a good idea. What if the Fleet Admiral hears you and docks our pay?
Your dad's a Navy hero, so you don't need that little bit of money, but I do! Living in Marineford is so expensive. If they dock another few months of my pay, how am I supposed to get by?
At Kizaru's words, Dragon's expression kept shifting until, in the end, all he could do was sigh.
The same sigh echoed through the offices of Kong and the others. Such a fine young man had become a pirate just like that, and now they would even have to hunt him down.
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