The true purpose of forming the Xuanwu Navy?
Karp's confusion, even though Kenshiro and the others already had an answer in their hearts, couldn't help but be curious about how Benedict would answer Karp, and what kind of answer it would be.
Bogard was also very curious.
Because this was the answer the World Government and the Marine Headquarters wanted to know.
This also related to the attitude the World Government and the Marine Headquarters would take towards the Xuanwu Navy.
"Is it hard to answer?"
"Or are you like what those people said?"
Karp's gaze fell on Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and Yelusijie, and he said, "Spreading hypocritical justice, but actually being pirates with sinister intentions and resorting to any means?"
Yelusijie and Silver Axe looked at Karp at this moment.
Their unfriendly gazes expressed their dissatisfaction.
Since they joined the Xuanwu Navy, in addition to submitting to Benedict's power, they also recognized Benedict's philosophy, and therefore were willing to work hard and change for it.
But they were not willing to be told that they were actually a bunch of pirates.
This made Bogard have to put down his delicious food, ready to enter combat at any moment.
"Justice."
At this moment, Benedict answered with two words, and then fell silent.
The somewhat subtle and tense relationship also eased a little.
"That's it?" Karp asked with confusion.
The answer was too simple.
Karp even felt that Benedict was joking.
Had he not heard him speak just now?
Was the perfunctory too casual?
"Yes, it's that simple." Benedict nodded, then looked at Karp and asked, "Old man, do you think this world is right?"
In the world he understood, Karp's life was legendary, but also suppressed and full of helplessness, which made Karp face any situation with a laugh.
First of all, Karp's strength was at its peak, with strength comparable to Whitebeard and Roger. Even when Karp got older, his powerful combat power still made people dare not underestimate him, let alone now when he was in peak condition.
Secondly, Karp was definitely dissatisfied with the World Government, otherwise, after joining forces with Roger at God Valley and defeating Rocks, he would not have refused to be promoted to Admiral.
After all, in his opinion, being promoted to Admiral meant becoming a direct subordinate of the 'Celestial Dragons', protecting the Celestial Dragons, and cleaning up their messes.
What was this?
A dog of the Celestial Dragons?
He would absolutely not do such a thing.
Therefore, Karp was also a person with a strong personality and straightforwardness, but he cared a lot about his subordinates.
However, this guy, despite being a Vice Admiral, didn't look like one at all. He was always drinking tea and eating snacks, looking idle.
However, Benedict was very certain that this was all his disguise.
Hailed as the 'Hero', he was a farsighted person with both wisdom and courage. No matter what trouble he encountered, he could accurately grasp the situation and react accordingly.
Benedict faintly remembered that in his original world, in the initial setting, Karp was not a Marine, nor a Marine hero, but a veritable pirate. In fact, even Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Mi was specially snatched by Karp.
Whether it was the initial setting or the later setting, Karp's 'justice' was endowed with warmth and emotion.
As in the initial setting, Karp, as a pirate, defined pirates into two concepts: 'righteous thieves' and 'evil thieves'.
Obviously, at this time, Karp's justice also possessed warmth.
He was a farsighted person with great wisdom.
Therefore, Benedict also wanted to know what kind of answer Karp would give.
"If it's just like this, you can't convince me at all." Karp put down his wine glass, lowered his head, and said calmly.
"If you can't convince me."
The scene suddenly quieted down, and Kenshiro, Wang Zhi, and the others also became alert.
If Karp was going to launch a sudden attack, even if Karp's strength far surpassed that of an Admiral, they would definitely launch a fierce attack.
"I have answered your question."
"You should answer my question too, old man."
Benedict showed no signs of tension about fighting, looked at Karp, and said with a smile.
"This world is already distorted, isn't it?"
"The disappeared civilization."
"Pirates pouring into the sea, endless."
"The Celestial Dragons, standing at the top of this world, disregard human life, yet their intelligence is pitifully low."
"Deceived faith, knowledge, and maliciously suppressed technology. What could have developed rapidly is incredibly slow."
"What is being concealed by all this?"
"Is it fear of something being discovered? Or is it fear that if 99% of the people in this world live too well, it will be difficult to show their status and sense of presence."
"The instigators and executors of all this are the World Government and the Marines."
"Old man, the Marines to which you are loyal and dedicated... can I return your words to you verbatim?"
Benedict's speaking speed was neither fast nor slow, and everyone present could hear him clearly.
Karp gradually fell silent with Benedict's words.
Bogard, standing beside him, suddenly trembled and said righteously and loudly, "We are Marines, Marines who uphold justice, not pirates."
Bogard's reaction made the silent Karp couldn't help but look over.
"Whether we are Marines or pirates is not up to us to decide." Gintoki Sakata looked at Bogard and said with a light laugh.
"He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."
"If the common people of the world recognize you, you are a Marine. Otherwise, you are a pirate."
"Although the current Marine Headquarters is fulfilling the duty of justice, it is only a small number of people."
"Nonsense!" Bogard shouted angrily, "We are working for the justice in our hearts, to protect the peace of this world."
"All over the world, our Marines are fighting endlessly with pirates. So many comrades who died for justice have fallen."
"We are true warriors, warriors full of justice."
Bogard, whose true identity was the Commander of the Marine Corps, willingly stayed by Karp's side for some reason. His actual strength, according to information from his original world, seemed to possess the strength of an Admiral.
However, when faced with Fleet Admiral Kong's request to be promoted to Admiral, Bogard refused.
A person who could make Fleet Admiral Kong ask him to be promoted to Admiral must be a distinguished figure with outstanding achievements.
The life and death he had experienced were definitely not few.
How could the comrades who fought with him and eventually fell be few?
"Bogard!"
Karp stood up, placed his hand on Bogard's shoulder, and called out calmly.
Bogard came to his senses and also calmed down, saying with some shame, "Sorry, I..."
"Ah hahaha!" Karp patted Bogard's shoulder and laughed, "You are so emotional."
"Yosh, after eating and drinking enough, we should head back."
With that, Karp laughed and left.
Bogard reacted slightly and said nothing, following him away.
Benedict looked at the departing Karp, lost in thought, then called out, "Old man, if one day you get tired of those people, you are welcome to join the Xuanwu Navy."
Karp paused slightly upon hearing this, then laughed heartily but did not answer Benedict.
Seeing this, Benedict immediately said with a smile, "If you retire and want to find a quiet environment to tease your grandchildren, the Xuanwu Navy welcomes you too."
This time, Karp responded.
"Kid, you'd better hold onto the Xuanwu Navy and uphold the 'justice' you speak of."
"You have no idea what kind of opponent the Xuanwu Navy is about to face."