In a cemetery where there are no bones to bury.
Garp and Fujitora sat cross-legged in front of a stone plaque with names engraved on it.
The two of them were holding wine glasses.
The refreshing aroma of wine filled the air from the cup.
"What are your plans next?"
Garp stared at the rows of familiar names on the stone tablet and asked Fujitora about his intention to leave.
Fujitora couldn't see, but he was staring at the stone tablet, as if he could see the name on it.
He took a sip of wine and then answered Karp's question in a calm tone.
"Sakaski hopes that I will continue to stay as a sailor."
"oh?"
Garp raised his eyebrows and asked: "Then what is your decision?"
"leave."
Fujitora said, slowly pouring the remaining sake in the cup in front of the stone tablet.
"Yeah… "
Garp sighed.
He expressed regret for Fujitora's departure.
Because he could see that Fujitora was determined, he didn't even try to persuade him to stay.
Fujitora put down his wine glass and said calmly: "There are some things that can only be achieved by sitting in the general's position, but there are also some things that can only be seen more clearly by leaving that position. No matter where you go, the path I want to take...isn't it? It will change.”
His original intention of joining the navy was to abolish the Shichibukai system, which would seriously threaten the country.
Now.
The Shichibukai system was abolished and his original intention was accomplished.
What goals should we move forward with next
There is no need to think about this issue at all.
Although the eyes cannot see, the mind is not blind.
Just follow your heart.
Garp turned his head and looked at Fujitora and sighed: "I seem to have heard similar words somewhere, but I know that on the road of practicing justice, you must be the one who goes the furthest."
Fujitora was silent for a moment after hearing this.
After a moment, he said slowly: "After leaving the headquarters, I plan to go see Maude first."
“…”
Garp looked at Fujitora silently.
Logically speaking, the naval legend who should hate Mod the most should have aroused a reaction because of Fujitora's words.
But on that face that had been engraved by time, there was only peace.
Seeing Garp's sudden silence, Fujitora didn't speak for a while.
There was silence in front of the tombstone.
Occasionally, a breeze blows in, blowing up the fragments of petals that have withered for many days and fallen next to the tombstone.
The wine poured on the ground gradually dried.
But the wine aroma becomes more intense.
"A smile, it's your words..."
After a long time, Garp spoke.
"It will definitely see farther and clearer than we do."
“…”
There was another silence in front of the tombstone.
After a while.
"My face is cold..."
Fujitora whispered.
... ... ..
Castle in the Sky.
island, within the castle.
Maude sat on a golden chair made of solid gold by Tezolo.
This was Tezzolo's request.
Since it wasn't a big deal, Moder tried his best to satisfy Tezolo's request.
It's not about superficial cooperation, but really letting yourself adapt and get used to sitting on the golden chair.
So even if he was alone in the room, he would sit on a golden chair instead of a softer sofa.
Maude lowered her eyes and played with a solid gold ring engraved with the word "tiger" in her hand.
During the period of returning to base camp.
He is waiting for news from the Revolutionary Army, and is also waiting for the World Government to take action.
In addition, let Luo work hard to digitize the various effects of pure gold and vicious medicine.
And let Wano Country supply wine and iron ore as an important material for mass production of pure gold rings.
It is worth mentioning that.
The craftsmanship of Wano Country is impressive.
It would save Tezolo some effort.
suddenly.
A sound of flapping wings came from the balcony.
Maude knew the person coming was Lafayette just by the sound.
Because the only person who comes to him from the balcony every time is Lafayette.
"Are they gone?"
Maud looked at Lafayette.
The people in those words refer to the Straw Hats.
“Hoo ho…”
Lafayette instantly realized that Maud was referring to the Straw Hats, pursed his lips and smiled: "Yes."
He came here just to tell Maud the news.
But before he could speak first, Maude asked instead.
Presumably, he 'saw' the departure of the Straw Hats with his super-wide range of information and Haki.
Maud nodded to Lafayette and didn't ask any more questions.
With the current world situation, even if Luffy possesses the halo of the protagonist, it is impossible to achieve anything during this period.
So he has no interest in the next moves of the Straw Hats.
But it can also be guessed that Luffy set sail in a hurry this time to go to Suixian Island to find Ace, who was left there by him.
Maud lowered his head slightly and looked at the pure gold ring in his hand.
a few days ago.
He gave Usopp a shadow-coated solid gold ring in the name of his master, and clearly informed him of the value.
In the end, Usopp gave the solid gold ring to Luffy.
After all, in Usopp's opinion, Luffy, who uses moves that will consume his lifespan, needs this ring even more.
Because this was Usopp's choice and decision, Mod didn't say anything, but she wouldn't give Usopp another solid gold ring.
The fate of the Straw Hats has changed dramatically from this moment...
What will happen next
No one knows.
But Maud was convinced—
The light on the world stage will ultimately only shine on him.
"Lafayette."
Maude suddenly raised her head and looked at Lafayette.
"Call Jinbei to come over."
"OK."
Lafayette turned around, spread his wings, and flew out of the balcony.
Maude watched Lafayette leave, and immediately put away the solid gold ring she was going to give to Fujitora, and then picked up the newspaper pressed against the corner of the table.
A big piece of news was published in the newspaper -
Fujitora of the Navy is relieved of his position as admiral.
Apart from this big news, other ink has been spent on his Morde Pirates, as well as the Vinsmoke family, which has been very active recently.
After the Shuixianxing Island celebration incident came to an end...
The world's media did not stop celebrating because of the passage of time.
Every day I try my best to report everything about the Mod Pirates.
Tossing and turning, that is, pouring "firepower" on the permanent pointer to Raffdrew.
After all, in the eyes of the world, Moder has obtained the permanent pointer of Ravdrew.
Therefore, the media continues to report high-profile, so that the world is always paying attention to the movements of the Mod Pirates.
They need to know—
The Mod Pirates, who hold Rafdru's permanent pointer in hand, are ready to set off to the final island at some point to get the big secret treasure left by the Pirate King.
Some people are watching, and some are taking action.
Many famous pirates in the new world have rushed to Mod's base camp.
Not to stop Maud, but to join Maud's command.
If you can't beat it, join.
Very normal!
Moreover, in the pirate circle, strength is the most important thing, and the weak eat the strong.
No matter whether it is strength or reputation, Mod can completely conquer them.
so.
Rather than saying that they wanted to join Maud, it was better to say that they were unilaterally begging Maud to accept them.
This is the current situation.
Even if Maude published a statement in the newspaper that Ravdrew's permanent pointer was not in his possession, no one would believe it.
After just glancing at the latest news, Maud put the newspaper down.
"If there is enough time..."
Maude held her cheek and said to herself: "It's better to move the 'Fishman Island' here first."
Letting the fishmen live under the sun was Mod's previous promise to the fishmen, and it was also Jinbei's expectation.