The ideological divisions within the Revolutionary Army, secretly instigated by Karasu, began to become increasingly apparent.
However, the dragon, who was rushing back to the East Blue, did not notice this problem.
Ivankov, Betty, and others were not very vigilant. They had not seen the banned books in the catalog, and only knew that these were books published by the Liberator Organization through Morgans. Therefore, they thought it was understandable that the Karasu forbade members of the Revolutionary Army to browse and buy them.
However, they were unaware that banned books could sometimes trigger a rebellious streak in many people, leading them to secretly browse and purchase such books.
The Karasu had actually noticed Peter's problem, but he didn't expose him; instead, he pretended not to see it.
Through their tacit agreement, these banned books secretly spread among the Revolutionary Army members.
After reading many books by the Liberator Organization, Karasu felt increasingly that Dragon's ideology was problematic, and that his revolution was a typical form of feudal reformism, not even capitalism.
This problem is extremely fatal, especially for those like the Karasu who have already Awakening. They can see at a glance that the dragon's ideas and reform plans are essentially still trying to maintain the feudal aristocratic system and prolong its life.
If the members of the Revolutionary Army were all middle-class, minor nobles, or small merchants, then Long's feudal reformist ideas might have a good market.
The problem is that the vast majority of the Revolutionary Army members are either slaves or impoverished civilians; Dragon is the outlier in the Revolutionary Army.
Dragon's father was Marine Vice Admiral. Before leaving the navy, he held the rank of Rear Admiral, making him a typical second-generation navy man and a member of the ruling class.
In the past, this situation might not have been a major problem, since there was no Liberator Organization to compare it to.
But things are different now. With this comparison, many ordinary members of the Revolutionary Army have doubts.
Karasu and Peter were accelerating this process. Both of them were very clear that the split of the Revolutionary Army was a foregone conclusion. Now it was just a matter of how many people were willing to switch to the Liberator Organization and how many were die-hard loyalists to Dragon.
A force of Awakening individuals, led by Karasu and Peter, took root within the Revolutionary Army and spread rapidly.
Long was too confident, believing that his personal charisma and reformist ideas would make all members of the Revolutionary Army work together with him.
Unfortunately, he forgot that the vast majority of the Revolutionary Army members came from humble backgrounds and were naturally hostile to the feudal aristocratic system.
Faced with the choice between reforming or destroying the feudal aristocratic system, many who had been oppressed and enslaved by the feudal aristocracy would most likely choose the latter.
East Blue.
After traveling at full speed for more than a week, thanks to the speed of the Hurricane Fruit, Dragon finally returned to his hometown on Dawn Island - Foosha Village.
Meanwhile, deep in the mountains, Luffy, Ace, Sabo, the three brothers, have become much stronger after more than a year of arduous training.
However, these past few days, Dadan has been preventing the three brothers from going to the garbage dump.
Luffy was gnawing on a large piece of meat when he asked with a sullen expression, " Dadan, why won't you let us go to the junkyard?"
Dadan sighed inwardly, but her face showed a hint of impatience. "There are some powerful pirates active over there recently. If you want to go and die, then hurry up and go, especially you, Luffy. If you don't want to avenge Shanks, you can go to the junkyard."
In fact, she had seen the news of Garp's death in the newspaper four days ago. Although Garp always threatened her, she knew very well that without Garp's protection, she, the bandit leader, would have been wiped out long ago.
Dadan was deeply saddened by Garp's death and also felt immense worry about Luffy's future.
Garp's death at the hands of the Liberator Organization means Luffy has gained another enemy, and a very powerful Liberator Organization at that, in addition to the Sky Empire.
She couldn't even imagine how out of control and furious Luffy would be after learning of Garp's death.
This is also why she stopped the three brothers from going to the junkyard. After all, there must be a lot of abandoned newspapers there. Luffy oblivious, but Ace and Sabo often collect newspapers to learn about various news from the sea.
Dadan knew very well that she could only keep it a Luffy for a while, not forever.
After all, Garp comes back once or twice a year. He's already come back once this year, but what about next year? The year after?
Just as Dadan was filled with worry.
A figure in a green robe appeared at the entrance of the mountain stronghold.
The bandits guarding the gate were about to curse this reckless fellow when their eyes rolled back and they slowly collapsed to the ground.
Upon hearing the commotion outside, Dadan tensed up instantly, drawing a pistol in his hand. The other bandits also reacted quickly.
But then the door slowly opened.
Dadan's eyes widened, her body stiffening slightly. "Why are you back?"
"As a father, isn't it only natural for him to come and see his child?" Long didn't pull down his hood.
Dadan waved her hand. "You all go out! The other person is an old acquaintance of mine."
Although the dozen or so bandits had their doubts, they retreated in silence.
Dadan, Luffy, Ace, Sabo, and Dragon remained in the room.
Ace and Sabo exchanged a glance, already guessing that the green-robed man before them was most likely Luffy's father.
"Who are you?" Luffy asked, looking puzzled.
Dragon pulled down his hood, looked at his innocent-looking son, and slowly said, "I am Monkey D. Dragon, and I am your father."
"Uh! My father?"
Dadan nodded. "He is indeed your father, and also Garp's son."
The dragon didn't mince words; instead, it stated its purpose directly. "I've returned this time to take you away from the East Blue."
"I don't want to..." Luffy refused outright.
Ace and Sabo remained silent.
Your grandfather can no longer protect you.
"Why? What does this have to do with Grandpa?"
Dadan frowned, but hesitated to speak.
Dragon placed a newspaper in front of Luffy: "Your grandfather has died in battle. The enemy is very powerful and may attack the Goa Kingdom at any time. If you don't want to be captured by the enemy, you have no choice but to leave with me."
"What?" Ace exclaimed in surprise, immediately snatching the newspaper.
After reading it, Ace's face turned extremely pale. "That old man is dead?"
"Grandpa is dead? Impossible!"
I have no reason to lie to you.
Dadan looked helplessly at Luffy, who was in despair. " Luffy, Garp is indeed dead."
"Aaaaaah!" Luffy, completely broken, roared furiously, and suddenly a terrifying Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body.
Dragon wasn't surprised by this, since both he and Garp possessed Conqueror's Haki 'Conqueror's Haki, so it wasn't surprising that Luffy also had it.
night.
It was still in that small living room of the knock-off shop.
After listening to Dragon's detailed explanation, Luffy, Ace, Sabo, and Dadan learned some hidden information. The Liberator Organization that killed Garp made Luffy feel that desperate helplessness this time.
"If you don't leave, once the Liberator Organization conquers the Goa Kingdom, you will be captured by Liberator Organization, and you can forget about going to sea and seeking revenge."
Luffy clenched his fist. "I'll go with you."
"Count me in." Ace naturally wouldn't stay.
"Mr. Dragon, I also want to join the Revolutionary Army." Sabo also wanted to leave the Goa Kingdom.
Dadan also didn't want to stay, because the Liberator Organization had a zero-tolerance policy towards bandits and pirates.