"Kakarot, I know you may think it was far too cruel to harm so many innocent pregnant women in the South Blue just to find Pirate King Roger's widow."
Sakazuki's expression was grave, his eyes revealing an unquestionable resolve.
"But I am not thinking of the present. I am looking to the future.
Pirate King Roger's bloodline is regarded as the most evil existence in the world. His child could very well become a source of endless evil for the world in the future.
So snuffing that child out in the cradle is the most appropriate choice."
Sakazuki looked utterly serious. Within his system of values, these views were indisputable truths.
Kakarot did not get angry at this. He merely smiled softly and shook his head, saying:
"Sakazuki, I won't discuss anything else that has no bearing on this.
According to the principles you uphold, you won't let any evil or any pirate escape, correct?
And by your reasoning, you don't care in the slightest if some civilians get hurt in the process of eliminating evil and pirates."
His face stern, Sakazuki stared straight at Kakarot with a piercing gaze, then slowly nodded. His resolute expression seemed to declare that his stance would never waver.
Kakarot immediately continued, "All right, then let me ask you this: what exactly did Pirate King Roger do that was so utterly depraved?
And don't try to brush me off with the dirt the World Government and your Navy threw at him. Answer truthfully, based on the facts you actually know."
Sakazuki fell into thought. A moment later, he slowly said:
"Pirate King Roger and his crew did destroy towns and cause injuries to some civilians."
Kakarot could not help feeling somewhat surprised.
He remembered seeing claims from some One Piece fans online before his