Enel pondered for a long time and sighed, "Wait for the opportunity, and strike decisively."
Sakazuki nodded, "Yes, strike decisively. Do not make sufficient preparations. A single mistake can be fatal. The World Government has stood for eight hundred years. The Celestial Dragons have also ruled the world for eight hundred years. They did not rely on the Navy. They relied on eight hundred years of foundation, and on that weapon that has never been revealed to the world. The unknown is the most terrifying."
Enel nodded.
Sakazuki said, "Let's go, let's take a look at those adventurers."
Then, Sakazuki touched Enel and his figure flashed and disappeared again...
In a two-story restaurant, Sakazuki found a seat by the window. He ordered two glasses of iced beer and let Enel observe the group of the Notation Pirates from afar. Leading them was the captain of the Notation Pirates, Blake Swy. He was an elegant middle-aged man, dressed in a tailcoat and carrying a violin case. The violin inside was his instrument, and also his weapon.
Just then, a conflict seemed to erupt downstairs in the restaurant. Sakazuki frowned. Suddenly, *BOOM!* A figure flew out, along with chairs, benches, and drinks. The spilled drinks landed on Blake, the captain of the Notation Pirates, staining his tailcoat.
Suddenly splashed with alcohol, Blake paused for a moment, and all the members of the Notation Pirates burst into laughter. "Hahahahahahahaha!" "It seems you're still the popular one, Captain!" "Someone's already serving you drinks as soon as you land!!!" "Hahaha!!!"
Blake shook his head and smiled wryly, wiping himself. He did not get angry, and his gentlemanly demeanor was well-received. "He is a warm person..." This thought flashed through the minds of the onlookers. Then, ignoring the two conflicting parties, Blake led his crew into the bar across the street.
It was then that Sakazuki spoke to Enel, "What do you think of him?"
Enel thought for a moment, "He doesn't seem like a bad person. Everything he does is on the side of justice." Thinking back to the scene just now, he added, "He is not brutal or bullying the weak. With his aura, he could have easily killed those two downstairs. Hmm... He's not a bad person." He then looked at Sakazuki.
Sakazuki nodded, "Indeed, he is not a bad person. He has even saved two villages and towns that were plundered by pirates. He has never killed a Marine, nor has there been any record of him harming ordinary people. Everything he has done can be described as that of an adventurer. However," Sakazuki's indifferent words echoed in Enel's ears, "I want you to kill them."
Enel's brow furrowed, "Why?" He could act without restraint against those who were utterly wicked. But against this kind of adventurer, who was practically a good person... Sakazuki glanced at him indifferently, "This is a military order." Enel's expression darkened. After a long silence, he nodded, "I understand." He then took off his cloak, revealing his white uniform. *CRACKLE!* Thunder boomed in the area, making the surrounding people dizzy. Sakazuki looked at Enel's petty act of revenge and smiled.
Inside the bar, Enel, with a grim expression, looked at the members of the Notation Pirates, "Are you ready to die?"
The members of the Notation Pirates all laughed heartily. Some even stepped forward, ready to tease Enel. Enel's fists clenched... Towards people like these adventurers, he couldn't muster the will to kill. *Run! Run away!* The lightning on his body began to spark erratically.
Blake's expression stiffened. He felt Enel's aura and was uncertain. Cautiously, he called out to the laughing crew, "Let's go." The crew members were surprised, looking at Blake's solemn expression. Their hearts tightened, and they followed Blake out. Enel stood still, feeling a sense of relief... I'll disobey Uncle's order just this once...
"Great Eruption!" *BOOM!* A deafening roar, followed by a violent heatwave that surged into the bar. Enel turned back in shock, looking at the wooden door blown open by the heatwave. On the street, a large pool of lava had accumulated. The members of the Notation Pirates who had just left... were all dead.
Enel transformed into lightning and rushed back to the second floor of the restaurant, roaring at Sakazuki in anger, "Why!!!"
Sakazuki glanced around and looked towards the distant port, "There are three more on the ship. I'll give you 10 seconds to deal with them."
Enel shouted, "I won't go!!!"
Sakazuki stood up and pointed his index finger at the Notation Pirate ship. *WHOOSH* A piercing sound cut through the air. The Magma Finger Gun shot towards the pirate ship. Enel, transformed into lightning, chased after it. With the speed of lightning, he easily appeared in front of the Magma Finger Gun. He wanted to block it. But how could the current Enel withstand Sakazuki's Magma Finger Gun? The Magma Finger Gun, carrying Enel, smashed into the pirate ship. *BOOM!* A large mass of magma exploded, instantly engulfing the pirate ship.
From the slowly sinking magma, a giant lava hand threw Enel out. Sakazuki, who had appeared on the shore at some unknown time, caught the scalded Enel. Gripping his wildly struggling body, he stomped his foot and flew away with Enel to an unknown destination...
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Wind Feather Island, North Town.
Sakazuki, carrying a sulky Enel, entered a shop and changed into casual clothes. Everything on the street was harmonious. Sakazuki led Enel from one end of the street to the other. Even though three months had passed since the Notation Pirates had left, people were still talking about them. The gentlemanly captain, the warm Blake. The hero who saved them. From time to time, pirates would run by, shouting, "I am the hero Blake!" waving their paper violins.
After observing the peaceful town for a long time, Sakazuki said to Enel, "Do you see anything?"
Enel replied in a low voice, "I see it. They are all heroes!" He then looked directly into Sakazuki's eyes. Sakazuki was not surprised, "Indeed, they are heroes. They saved this town. Look at this peaceful town; they protected all of this. But..." "They are heroes." "What are we?" Enel was struck by lightning, stunned.
Sakazuki walked to a nearby store and bought some ice cream. He waved at the children playing. He handed the ice cream to the running children and said, "What game are you playing?" The children, upon seeing the ice cream, started chattering, "It's a role-playing game!" "I'm Hero Blake!!!" "No! I am!" "I am! I am!"
Looking at the bickering children, Sakazuki asked, "Who is Blake?" The children replied, "He's a pirate!" "A super powerful one!!" "When I grow up, I want to be a hero like him!!!" "Take this!!" The carefree children, chattering and laughing, ran off.
Sakazuki looked at Enel and said, "Do you know why I asked you to kill them?" Enel struggled to speak, "Because they are pirates."
Sakazuki said, "Exactly, precisely because they are pirates. When pirates become heroes, they plant seeds in the young minds of these children. Blind worship and admiration. Perhaps they will become pirates when they grow up. Who can guarantee that every one of them will be a good person when they become a pirate? What if this island had soldiers who would become Marines? When they fight on this sea, risking their lives for the people of the world, the children in their hometown are eagerly vying to become pirates. Imagine a seasoned veteran, returning home with a broken arm and a chest full of medals. Instead of the proud gaze of his fellow townsfolk, he is greeted by children on the street shouting about becoming pirates. How despairing and cruel that would be..."