One Piece: I am the Master of Black Magic

Chapter 480 Recruiting old friends

During the Holy Land War, the battle between the World Government and the Revolutionary Army further worsened.

Although the Revolutionary Army rescued the dying Cyborg Kong from the Holy Land Mariejoia, it also exposed Higali's technological and military strength to the World Government.

The Lord of the World, who originally did not care much about this power, became angry and personally made an order to eliminate the revolutionary army as the top priority of the World Government at this stage.

Both sides were somewhat wary of each other's trump card, so during the post-war break, there was not much friction.

The giant beast hidden in the darkness is ready to move, and there are many dangers deep in the fog.

New Marine Fando was seriously injured after this battle. Not only did more than half of the personnel suffer casualties, but many high-level positions were also vacant.

The news that more than ten people including General Fujitora, Lieutenant General Momotu, and Cha Dome were dismissed from their official positions also spread throughout the sea after the war.

The riddled New Marineland was no longer habitable. Marshal Akainu ordered the navy headquarters to be moved to the nearest G11 detachment base.

Knowing that the navy had been severely damaged, pirates all over the world became excited.

They clamored and roared, happily rushing into the island cities.

But unexpectedly, a large-scale robbery was intercepted by the emperors of the dark world headed by Morgans before it could even begin.

The team with the badge of the Dark World Emperor stood at the port, holding the joint bounty orders of all the Dark World Emperors, and forced the pirates back out of the harbor.

Of course, just a small Dark Emperor badge cannot make those ambitious and evil pirates retreat cleanly.

However, under the threat of force from a large number of mercenaries represented by the Cross Union hired nearby, the gangsters finally chose to compromise.

After all, the lifeblood of most of their pirates lies in the hands of the black market.

Money, weapons, medicine, food...

At the same time, even the team under the Four Emperors must consider whether to start a war with several forces such as the Emperor of the Dark World, the Cross Guild, and the Mercenary Legion.

After the war, this rough sea unexpectedly became quiet.

Under the sea, Higali X1 naval military base.

The tall but thin old man with white hair was lying quietly on the bed in the intensive care unit, with various tubes inserted into his body.There are oxygen supplies, cardiopulmonary monitor lines, and rescue infusion tubes.

The heart-shaped symbol on the bedside monitor was beating regularly, but the face of the person on the bed was pale and without a trace of blood.

The respirator mask was covered with water mist, and the faint sound of breathing was particularly clear in the quiet ward.

Outside the glass window, several gray-haired but energetic old men stood there, worry evident on their faces.

Warring States and He's expressions were particularly ugly. This was the first time they had seen Sora suffer such a serious injury since they had known each other for so long.

He was so weak that he even had to rely on foreign objects to breathe.

They know the World Government's tactics against traitors better than anyone else.

Warring States turned around and roared at Ren, who was sitting on the bench with his head lowered: "What on earth did you do?"

"How could Sora become your insider?"

"Why have these things been hidden from us for so long?"

"In your mind, do we, too, are untrustworthy?"

Zefa, who was standing on Ren's left, looked gloomy and wanted to plead for him, but he didn't know what to say.

Garp also had a dark face, leaning against the cold wall with his hands folded, his eyes filled with anger.

"say!"

Warring States grabbed Ren's collar and pulled him up.

"At this point, are you still unwilling to tell us the truth?"

"Warring States, if you have something to say, please tell me!"

Zefa took a step forward and held down Seng Guo's clenched fist.

"How do you say it nicely?"

"How many things has this bastard done secretly without telling us all these years?"

"Even former partners can be ruthless and plot against you!"

"How do you want me to tell him properly?"

Warring States was very angry.

Among the few people, he has worked with Sora the longest, and naturally has the deepest feelings for them.

They understood each other's ideals and pursuits, and secretly supported each other all the way, heading forward despite the turbulent waves.

Now, his friend is lying here without knowing whether he is alive or dead. The reason for everything is because of the calculation of his former best friend.

How could this make him not angry?

"Ren... also has difficulties..."

Zefa said sarcastically.

"Is it okay to plot against your friends if you have a hard time?"

"What's the difference between a government that is so unscrupulous and the world you hate?"

"Do not..."

"do not talk."

Ren stopped what Zefa was about to say.

He withdrew his collar from Sengoku's hands and stood up straight.He said calmly: "You are right, I just do whatever it takes."

"But even if I had it to do over again, I would still make the same choice."

The expression on his face was dull to the point of indifference.

"you!"

"Oh!"

A heavy punch hit Ren's face.

"Chairman!"

Everything happened so suddenly that everyone around was shocked and stared dumbly at the woman who waved her fist.

Crean stepped forward to separate He and Ren, with a bad expression on his face and murderous aura emanating from his body.

Ren turned his head to the side, took out a tissue from his pocket, and spat out the blood in his mouth.

"Go back."

Crean frowned, his eyes slightly unwilling, but he quickly backed away.

Crane said nothing, just stared at Renn coldly.

"If you dare to use this trick on a peacock, I will definitely kill you!"

"Oh~"

Ren chuckled and shook his head.

"You can't kill me."

"And what about me?"

Warring States next to him also spoke coldly.

"You bastard! If you really dare to do this to the little peacock, I won't stand idly by!"

Garp, who had been silent until now, also expressed his stance.

Ren's expression did not change at all.

"Whether I touch the peacock or not depends on your attitude, Xiaohe."

Crane looked at him disappointedly.

"How did you become like this?"

"I've always been like this."

"If the knife doesn't pierce yourself, you won't know the pain."

"You're worried about your granddaughter and you can't bear the pain of losing the peacock.

what about me?Can I bear the pain of losing my wife, children and parents? "

"You said the culprit was not Akainu and you didn't let me touch him. I agreed."

"I want revenge from the World Government, but all of you are trying to persuade me and stop me because I am too weak. Let me give up my hatred and swallow my anger."

"But if I don't do anything, how can I face them?"

"You clearly said that we are fighting for protection."

"But in fact, I can't even protect my own family members!"

Ren smiled half-smilingly, and his tone was particularly mocking.

"The reason for all of this is because I am too weak."

"Isn't it the world government? Isn't it the aloof Celestial Dragons?"

"The same food and water, the same flesh and blood."

"Why are they nobler than us? Why can they regard human life as nothing?"

"A bunch of beasts who only know how to eat and drink! Pigs!"

"Just being protected by a group of despicable and cold-blooded mad dogs, you can do whatever you want without any scruples!"

"Why are they guilty when they say they are guilty? Why should they kill whenever they want?"

"Why do you need to suck the blood of everyone in the world to support them?"

"Everything I do now is no longer purely for revenge."

His eyes swept over several old friends, and his tone was cold.

"I just want justice!"

Several people froze there, looking at him blankly.

"I said, what will happen to those children depends on your attitude."

Cap looked at him steadily.

Ren twitched the corners of his lips.

"I mean, the entire sword team."

"Ren, they are still children!"

"Annie is a child too! Luffy is a child too! Thousands of soldiers in Higali are also children!"

"This cannibalistic world will never treat you leniently just because you are a child!"

Warring States had calmed down by now.

"So from the beginning, you didn't give us a choice."

"Yes!"

"Who gave me the right to choose?"

"I walked alone in the darkness carrying a blood feud.

Those difficult, painful, sleepless nights are unforgettable.

Later, I saw the beacon that led the way. Under her guidance, I saw a brand new world and future.

"One step further leads to a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood; one step back leads to an abyss."

"Garp, Sengoku, Xiaohe."

"I dont want this happened too."

"But, for the future of thousands of children, I can only do this!"

Crean behind him was very touched, and the ends of his eyes were already turning a faint red.

The tall and handsome man lowered his head like a wronged child, and his body could not stop shaking.

He was once one of thousands of homeless children.

He had witnessed his parents lying in a pool of blood, like goods, being resold several times by traffickers to the homes of various nobles.

Humiliation, beating, enslavement.

A mountain of housework, countless canes and whippings.

If he hadn't been thrown into the garbage dump while dying and then picked up by Higali's army, there would have been no trace of his existence in the world.

There has never been a distinction between high and low. No one is qualified to enslave and humiliate another person!

The empty corridor was quiet for a long time.

It wasn't until Garp suddenly spoke that the silence was broken.

"I'll join."

He was still leaning against the wall, with no special expression on his face.

Sengoku and He were actually not surprised by his choice.

After all, his son and grandson have long been the leaders of this group of people.

"Although I don't think much of you."

"But, I also want to risk my life and fight with you before these old bones are buried in the loess!"

Zefa smiled slightly and put his hand on Garp's shoulder.

Warring States' fingers behind his back were rubbing unconsciously, and the light in his eyes flickered.

"Can you tell me about these years? How did you survive? And how did you convince Kong to be your undercover?"

Renn did not refuse and spoke slowly.

"Back in Mariejoia, Kong spared me a breath, forged a corpse to replace me, and then threw me into the sea. I was lucky enough to survive.

I was unwilling to give in, but after seeing the extraordinary and terrifying power of the World Government, I also knew that there was no hope of revenge, and that if I went there, I would just die.Even, Kong, who helped me, will be implicated.

I threw away my past identity and settled down on a desert island, living my life in a hazy state.

I often travel between Red Harbor and the deserted island, and I also pick up a lot of people on the sea.

The world is unfair and people's livelihood is difficult.

The number of residents on the desert island gradually increased, and my team gradually expanded.

At that time, Dorag's volunteer army had already gained some fame on the sea.

I was a little tempted, but thinking of everything I had experienced on Mary Joa, my throbbing heart quickly calmed down.

The twist of fate came quickly.

That day, I picked up a little girl who escaped from an exploding merchant ship in the waters near Red Port.

She guided me, holding a weak oil lamp in the darkness, leading us, who were confused, toward the light step by step.

There are more and more like-minded partners, and we are hiding in the darkness and constantly expanding our power.

Build walls high, accumulate grain, and slowly become king.

Until Luffy goes to sea, the gears of fate begin to turn.

You should all know what happened next. "

"You and the Revolutionary Army are not the same force?"

Warring States was shocked to hear this.

"It is."

"null..."

"I once talked to him, hoping that he would join my camp, but he rejected me."

"Of course, the main purpose of the conversation was actually to read the memories in his mind and to dig out the deeper secrets of the World Government."

"And Kong noticed my intention to collide with the world. He strongly opposed it. After his dissuasion failed, he planned to use Annie to control me."

"Different road non-phase plan."

“I dare not use our friendship to gamble that our affairs will not be revealed.

So, I let Annie control him and tamper with his memory. "

"Since then, he has been the most hidden 'nail' in the world government, secretly delivering information to me."

The scene fell into silence again.

"I don't understand why you are so convinced that your revolution will succeed? You obviously know better than anyone else how terrifying and powerful the world government is."

"Is it really worth risking everything and thousands of lives for that vague hope and uncertain future?"

Ren was stunned for a moment, then smiled and shook his head.

"Actually, none of us are sure whether the revolution will succeed.

But the vague hope and uncertain future have become our spiritual sustenance.

It is better to die standing than to live on your knees.

There are some things that you won’t know whether they will succeed until you do them.

Revolution is never without bloodshed. "

Warring States and Hehe looked slightly moved, while Zefa next to him was amazed.

As expected of a teacher!

The lobbying ability of these two people is really incredible!

"Did you also control the peacock?"

"No."

Ren smiled slightly.

"However, there are also some of our people in the sword team."

"And X. Drake, who you once arranged to be an undercover pirate, is now in my hands."

Warring States sighed repeatedly.

He never imagined that Ren, who was once reckless and impulsive and did things only based on his heart, would now be so calculating.

Today's world government is highly wary of the revolutionary army.

The undercover incident made them even more stressed.

As long as he spreads the news that there is an undercover agent in the sword team, or lets Drake show up as a revolutionary army, then the entire sword team will be targeted by the navy and the world government.

Even without him taking action, the Navy and the World Government would wipe out the entire Sword Team as a precaution.

"You revolutionary army are really pervasive."

He spoke mockingly, but his tone was no longer as cold as before.

"Award."

Ren's expression relaxed a lot.

"So, Sengoku, Xiaohe?"

"Hmph! What are you asking? Do we have a choice?"

He waved his hand and left.

Sengoku glanced at Sora in the intensive care unit, glanced back at a few people, and followed He's footsteps.

"What's the pestle doing there?"

"I want to see how attractive your vague hopes and uncertain future are!"

Garp followed slowly with his hands folded, a bit of anticipation in his eyes.

This submarine base is already an eye-opener. I wonder what their base camp looks like?

Zefa and Renn looked at each other and smiled.

"Nice job!"