"Of course, that's my grandson! Hahaha!"
Garp, Hero of the Marines, is not ashamed but proud that his grandson became the Pirate King; it's practically the opposite of what's expected of him.
But since Garp said it, everything makes sense, and nobody thinks there's anything wrong with it!
"Do you think the Straw Hat Pirates really found Laugh Tale? Does Laugh Tale even exist? Why haven't we found it after searching for so many years?"
Garling asked with some skepticism, because even their World Government wasn't entirely sure such a place existed before Roger found the One Piece.
After Roger became the Pirate King, the World Government World Government dispatched a large number of people to search for him, since it's best to keep things under their control if they're uncertain.
But after so many years, they have found nothing. The people they sent out have searched almost all the seas behind Lodestar Island, but they have not found the island of Laugh Tale at all.
Now that the Straw Hat Boy says he's found it, Garling still doesn't quite believe it!
"It should be true. If it were false, they wouldn't have waited ten years after arriving at Lodestar Island before announcing it. Straw Hat Boy doesn't seem like a pirate who's interested in fame and fortune!"
Mars confirmed that the World Government and the Five Elders had done a lot of research and analysis on the Straw Hat Pirates, including their personalities, hobbies, and weaknesses.
Perhaps Straw Hat Boy's weakness is his loyalty and love of meat, but he would never fool the public for the sake of the title of Pirate King. In terms of character, the Five Elders think Straw Hat Boy is much better than themselves!
Where exactly is the island of Laugh Tale hidden? And what exactly is OnePiece?
Garling has only been one of the Five Elders for a short time, and there are many secrets he doesn't know, nor would the other Five Elders tell him.
The main problem is that the Five Elders have too many things to deal with. All sorts of things, big and small, from all over the world are gathered here. Even if you remove some of the less important ones, there are still too many major events that have happened over the centuries to count, so it's impossible to go into detail!
"No matter where Laugh Tale is, and no matter what One Piece is, if the Straw Hat Boy utter anything that threatens our rule, we must immediately interrupt him, at any cost!"
Mars's face rarely showed a fierce expression, after all, it concerned the future of the Celestial Dragons, and that was the most important thing.
As for Laugh Tale, which they can't find, it's not that important. As long as they can nip the crisis in the bud, that's enough!
"Receive!"
The Holy Knights also received a team voice message from the Five Elders. After all, only the three of the Five Elders remained. Even if the Straw Hat Boy said something outrageous, it would be difficult for the third of them to stop him!
The Straw Hat Boy have many powerful allies around them, but only by relying on the Holy Knights can they be absolutely safe, and that's the source of their confidence!
"Hey! Robin, are we really going to say this in public?"
Luffy was unaware that the pirates below were threatening them, nor did he consider them easy prey.
Instead, he genuinely believed that those people were asking him questions, and he was also seriously considering whether or not to reveal the contents of the text that Joy Boy left in Laugh Tale!
Even a complete idiot like him found Joy Boy's message too shocking. He didn't want to say it out loud; he just wanted to directly crush the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. That would be much more satisfying and cathartic!
"Of course, it would be best to let the whole world know that we cannot overthrow the World Government by our own strength; their power is too great. We must unite the strength of the world to do this!"
Robin knew the gravity of the situation: if they didn't reveal the truth about the Void Century, and ultimately lost the battle, what would happen?
The truth from 800 years ago, the crimes of the Celestial Dragons, would be completely buried in the long river of history. Robin doesn't want to see that happen, and she must at least leave herself a way out!
What do people say?
Luffy has matured and knows how to respect his crewmates' opinions. Besides, this matter is indeed too important. If he were to speak out about it, it would mean a complete and irreconcilable conflict with the World Government and the Celestial Dragons!
Just like Joy Boy 800 years ago, we're about to wage all-out war against the Celestial Dragons!
Luffy doesn't have any lofty ideals or awareness of prioritizing racial justice above all else. As long as he approves of someone, he can be friends with them regardless of their race—cats, dogs, lions, monkeys, tigers, Sea Kings, etc.—even aliens are fine with him!
But there's a premise to this!
You cannot find pleasure in enslaving others!
You can't restrict other people's freedom!
You can't take away the food that others depend on for survival!
You cannot disregard life and trample on the dignity of others!
You can't bully his friends and buddies!
You can't laugh at someone else's dream!
Insulting someone he respects!
That's about it. As long as you don't do anything wrong and you're still a bit interesting, you can become friends with him!
However, the Celestial Dragons and the World Government committed far too many of these mistakes. Their values were completely different, making it impossible for them to be friends; in the end, they could only become enemies!
Zoro: " Luffy! You decide! All I want to do right now is kill people!"
Nami: "You're the captain, so naturally you get to call the shots!"
Usopp: "Luffy... Luffy! You... decide... make your decision!"
Sanji: " Luffy! Tell me, I don't want the World Government, which destroyed Robin's hometown, to continue wreaking havoc on this sea and harming others!"
Chopper: " Luffy! I'll do whatever you say."
Franky: "It's time to avenge Tom's Workers!"
Brook: "Yohohohoho! Mr. Luffy! You gave me a new life, so I'll do whatever you say!"
Jinbe: " Fish-Man Race shouldn't be commodities or slaves to be chased. I want to break this notion, starting with the World Government!"
Kuzan: " The Celestial Dragons are the root of all evil!"
The Straw Hat Pirates's conversation on the ship couldn't be heard because of the noise and urging from the pirates!
Neither the Five Elders, the Holy Knights, nor the Navy have ever heard their defiant words!
Otherwise, people would surely say, "How dare a mere pirate crew challenge the World Government? Is it arrogance or ignorance?"
"Alright everyone, let's blast the World Government away!"
Luffy dislikes the World Government and the Celestial Dragons; there has always been conflict and grudge between the two sides.
Furthermore, Luffy strongly dislikes, and even loathes, the values of the Celestial Dragons and the World Government.
The Celestial Dragons and the World Government are the biggest mountain oppressing ordinary people. In addition, several of his crewmates have grudges against the World Government. Luffy now has a reason to overthrow this mountain of the World Government!
Just like when he defeated Morgan in Shells Town!
Defeat Buggy in Orange Town!
Defeat Kuro in Syrup Village!
Baratie defeats Don Krieg at sea!
Defeat Crocodile in Alabasta!
Defeat the Four Priests on the Sky Island!
They defeated Charlos in the Sabaody Archipelago!
They defeated Caesar in Punk Hazard!
They defeated Doflamingo in Dressrosa!
They defeated Kaido in Wano Country!
Just like fighting the Holy Knights in Elbaf, these are all small hills!
Luffy has overturned all those small mountains, and now, facing the World Government, a mountain of immense power, Luffy has a reason to take action as well!
Then forget everything else and fight until we overturn this mountain! That's the Straw Hat Pirates!