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Chapter 645: Rayleigh and the Deterrence of the Bright Papal Court
"Can I hold him?"
Garp said softly, as if afraid of disturbing the child.
However, before Rouge could answer.
Garp's right arm was directly covered in Armament Haki, and his figure disappeared from the spot.
With a "clang".
When he reappeared, Garp blocked a long saber with a punch.
"Rayleigh."
Garp looked at the figure before him with a solemn expression.
"Sorry, the Captain's child cannot fall into the hands of the World Government and the Marines."
Rayleigh glanced at Rouge and the child in her arms, the look in his eye becoming incredibly sharp.
If the deed were already done, he wouldn't act like this.
But now, he had an obligation to help the Captain's child make a decision; it was also a form of protection.
Not falling into the hands of the Marines and the World Government was the bottom line.
Especially since the Marines and the World Government already knew the identity of the Son of Roger.
Who knew what the World Government and the Marines would use this child for in the future.
"Then it's also impossible for him to be with you retired old guys.
There's no future with you.
Continue being Pirate?"
Garp was also not polite at all.
Right now, the child was still innocent, but once he fell into Rayleigh's hands, in the eyes of the World Government, he would have a path to death.
With Rayleigh and these former Crewmate of the Roger Pirates, they couldn't protect this child.
"Since you've already retired, wouldn't it be better to stay put honestly?
Why come out?
You'll bring disaster upon him, Rayleigh!"
Garp said through gritted teeth.
Clearly, neither could convince the other.
Both had their own persistence, and a great battle seemed unavoidable.
They even ignored Rouge, who was somewhat in fear nearby.
The child in her arms seemed to sense something, and an unpleasant look appeared on his face.
Rouge immediately took the child and ran back into the house, closing the door tightly.
The situation was in a stalemate for a while, and both Garp and Rayleigh felt something was wrong.
Around them, dangerous and powerful aura were hidden.
They knew that the master of this Island had arrived.
The Divine Light Empire, the Bright Papal Court.
A young man wearing luxurious religious attire appeared.
"This child already belongs to the Holy See.
Handing him over to either of you would not be a good thing for him."
Kalen had clearly heard their conversation from afar.
He watched these two world-class strongmen with interest.
His words, however, carried arrogance and were unquestionable.
No matter how great their influence or how strong their faction was on The Great Sea, this was the territory of the Divine Light Empire.
Even a dragon must coil here.
And closely following Kalen, appeared before the two.
Twelve figures wearing unified robes had already surrounded Garp and Rayleigh.
Like Kalen, this group of Twelve Light Knights had not yet grown to their peak.
But in the shadows, many powerful aura were still hidden.
Warriors wearing armor.
Especially the Judgment Knight of the Bright Papal Court, the Chief Inquisitor, Alfred, who possessed combatant strength comparable to a Marine Admiral.
Such strength was nothing to the experienced Garp and Rayleigh.
They had experienced countless war, bloody battle, and great battle on The Great Sea, far more terrifying than this.
Yet, such strength was enough to make them wary and dare not act rashly.
What shocked them even more was that this was the South Blue, one of the weaker Four Seas, yet it possessed such a terrifying faction.
Such strength could completely unify the entire South Blue.
Only then did Garp truly understand the true value of a Superpower.
Such a terrifying faction was actually hidden in the South Blue.
This was why Sengoku had repeatedly instructed them not to have conflict with the Divine Light Empire.
No one would willingly have conflict with such a powerful faction.
"Can I ask you to leave?"
"This Island does not welcome you."
"Neither the Marines nor the Pirate are his future."
"This child, in the future, will become part of the Divine Light Empire, becoming the guardian of the South Blue."
Kalen's gaze was gentle yet held hidden ice.
The aura of numerous strongmen intertwined, forming a great net that enveloped Garp and Rayleigh.
Although the Divine Light Empire had the ability to keep the two on this Island, it was unnecessary.
To be honest, whether it was with the Marines or the Roger Pirates, they were not in a hostile relationship, nor did they want to offend them.
Doing so would incur too great a price.
Just a few words had made things very clear and resolved the conflict between the two.
Moreover, judging by the strength exhibited by the Divine Light Empire, it was not something the two of them could easily shake.
The Divine Light Empire's dominance and tough attitude also brought them considerable stress.
Rayleigh was alone, while Garp had the stress from the Marines and the World Government.
Under these circumstances, there was no other way but to leave.
Even if the two of them teamed up, they couldn't take the child away unharmed; at most, they could fight their way out.
The way to exhibit strength and attitude didn't require battle.
Merely by standing there, the strength was already exhibited.
Smart people knew how to choose.
And what Kalen had just said had already told them the arrangement for the Son of Roger's future.
Such a future was clearly acceptable to both of them.
There were a total of three parties, two of whom did not give recognition to each other, so there was clearly only one choice.
And the strength exhibited by the Divine Light Empire was sufficient to provide protection for the Son of Roger's safe growth.
In fact, at this point, they were already relieved and had no other choice.
"Holy Son, is it really worth exposing so much strength?"
The battle did not start, and Garp and Rayleigh left simultaneously.
Chief Inquisitor Alfred was somewhat puzzled.
In his opinion, once strength was exhibited, those who knew should have been killed.
But this time, nothing was done.
"Isn't it enough that the objective was achieved?
There's no need to care about the Roger Pirates.
The strength exhibited is basically already known to the World Government."
Kalen shook his head and smiled, but a cold glint flashed in his eye.
"No need to rush, we'll make a move sooner or later."
Now is the time to accumulate strength.
Descendants of God?
Then what was he?
The Immerlais Family, within the Bright Papal Court, were also descendants of the God of Light.
And he, Immorales Kalen, was even the human form of the God of Light.
How could he allow the existence of the World Government?
It was just that the time was not yet right.
(end of chapter)
"Can I hold him?"
Garp said softly, as if afraid of disturbing the child.
However, before Rouge could answer.
Garp's right arm was directly covered in Armament Haki, and his figure disappeared from the spot.
With a "clang".
When he reappeared, Garp blocked a long saber with a punch.
"Rayleigh."
Garp looked at the figure before him with a solemn expression.
"Sorry, the Captain's child cannot fall into the hands of the World Government and the Marines."
Rayleigh glanced at Rouge and the child in her arms, the look in his eye becoming incredibly sharp.
If the deed were already done, he wouldn't act like this.
But now, he had an obligation to help the Captain's child make a decision; it was also a form of protection.
Not falling into the hands of the Marines and the World Government was the bottom line.
Especially since the Marines and the World Government already knew the identity of the Son of Roger.
Who knew what the World Government and the Marines would use this child for in the future.
"Then it's also impossible for him to be with you retired old guys.
There's no future with you.
Continue being Pirate?"
Garp was also not polite at all.
Right now, the child was still innocent, but once he fell into Rayleigh's hands, in the eyes of the World Government, he would have a path to death.
With Rayleigh and these former Crewmate of the Roger Pirates, they couldn't protect this child.
"Since you've already retired, wouldn't it be better to stay put honestly?
Why come out?
You'll bring disaster upon him, Rayleigh!"
Garp said through gritted teeth.
Clearly, neither could convince the other.
Both had their own persistence, and a great battle seemed unavoidable.
They even ignored Rouge, who was somewhat in fear nearby.
The child in her arms seemed to sense something, and an unpleasant look appeared on his face.
Rouge immediately took the child and ran back into the house, closing the door tightly.
The situation was in a stalemate for a while, and both Garp and Rayleigh felt something was wrong.
Around them, dangerous and powerful aura were hidden.
They knew that the master of this Island had arrived.
The Divine Light Empire, the Bright Papal Court.
A young man wearing luxurious religious attire appeared.
"This child already belongs to the Holy See.
Handing him over to either of you would not be a good thing for him."
Kalen had clearly heard their conversation from afar.
He watched these two world-class strongmen with interest.
His words, however, carried arrogance and were unquestionable.
No matter how great their influence or how strong their faction was on The Great Sea, this was the territory of the Divine Light Empire.
Even a dragon must coil here.
And closely following Kalen, appeared before the two.
Twelve figures wearing unified robes had already surrounded Garp and Rayleigh.
Like Kalen, this group of Twelve Light Knights had not yet grown to their peak.
But in the shadows, many powerful aura were still hidden.
Warriors wearing armor.
Especially the Judgment Knight of the Bright Papal Court, the Chief Inquisitor, Alfred, who possessed combatant strength comparable to a Marine Admiral.
Such strength was nothing to the experienced Garp and Rayleigh.
They had experienced countless war, bloody battle, and great battle on The Great Sea, far more terrifying than this.
Yet, such strength was enough to make them wary and dare not act rashly.
What shocked them even more was that this was the South Blue, one of the weaker Four Seas, yet it possessed such a terrifying faction.
Such strength could completely unify the entire South Blue.
Only then did Garp truly understand the true value of a Superpower.
Such a terrifying faction was actually hidden in the South Blue.
This was why Sengoku had repeatedly instructed them not to have conflict with the Divine Light Empire.
No one would willingly have conflict with such a powerful faction.
"Can I ask you to leave?"
"This Island does not welcome you."
"Neither the Marines nor the Pirate are his future."
"This child, in the future, will become part of the Divine Light Empire, becoming the guardian of the South Blue."
Kalen's gaze was gentle yet held hidden ice.
The aura of numerous strongmen intertwined, forming a great net that enveloped Garp and Rayleigh.
Although the Divine Light Empire had the ability to keep the two on this Island, it was unnecessary.
To be honest, whether it was with the Marines or the Roger Pirates, they were not in a hostile relationship, nor did they want to offend them.
Doing so would incur too great a price.
Just a few words had made things very clear and resolved the conflict between the two.
Moreover, judging by the strength exhibited by the Divine Light Empire, it was not something the two of them could easily shake.
The Divine Light Empire's dominance and tough attitude also brought them considerable stress.
Rayleigh was alone, while Garp had the stress from the Marines and the World Government.
Under these circumstances, there was no other way but to leave.
Even if the two of them teamed up, they couldn't take the child away unharmed; at most, they could fight their way out.
The way to exhibit strength and attitude didn't require battle.
Merely by standing there, the strength was already exhibited.
Smart people knew how to choose.
And what Kalen had just said had already told them the arrangement for the Son of Roger's future.
Such a future was clearly acceptable to both of them.
There were a total of three parties, two of whom did not give recognition to each other, so there was clearly only one choice.
And the strength exhibited by the Divine Light Empire was sufficient to provide protection for the Son of Roger's safe growth.
In fact, at this point, they were already relieved and had no other choice.
"Holy Son, is it really worth exposing so much strength?"
The battle did not start, and Garp and Rayleigh left simultaneously.
Chief Inquisitor Alfred was somewhat puzzled.
In his opinion, once strength was exhibited, those who knew should have been killed.
But this time, nothing was done.
"Isn't it enough that the objective was achieved?
There's no need to care about the Roger Pirates.
The strength exhibited is basically already known to the World Government."
Kalen shook his head and smiled, but a cold glint flashed in his eye.
"No need to rush, we'll make a move sooner or later."
Now is the time to accumulate strength.
Descendants of God?
Then what was he?
The Immerlais Family, within the Bright Papal Court, were also descendants of the God of Light.
And he, Immorales Kalen, was even the human form of the God of Light.
How could he allow the existence of the World Government?
It was just that the time was not yet right.
(end of chapter)
