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Chapter 788: The Four Seas Governors' Thoughts and Dragon's View
The names of three of the current **Top-tier Monsters** on **The Great Sea** were spoken by the **Acting Fleet Admiral**.
No one doubted the truthfulness of this **Marine Elder's** words.
But it did make everyone present gasp again.
**Sengoku's** vision was undoubtedly higher than theirs, and he saw more.
No one said anything like why such talent didn't come from the **Marines**.
They knew it was difficult for the **Marines** to cultivate such **Monsters**.
Up until now, the strongest among the same age group within the **Marines** was **Monkey D. Dragon**, the **Former Admiral Candidate** who had already left the **Marines**.
Even **Dragon**, at the same age, didn't have **Barrett's** dominance.
It wasn't that **Dragon's** potential was inferior to **Barrett's**.
One had to admit, it was due to the environment for growth.
In the **Kronos Kingdom**, one could receive better cultivation and growth.
Furthermore, the **Marines** couldn't produce a top-tier Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
Of course, they could apply to the **World Government**, but whether the **World Government** would agree was another question.
The **World Government** could certainly produce Mythical Zoans, but they would become their bargaining chip to win over young **Monsters**.
Currently, the three **Monsters** within the **Marines**, with their three Logia-type Devil Fruits, none were provided by the **Marines**; they all obtained them through their own opportunities.
Of course, they definitely leveraged the **Marines'** strength in the process.
After all, **Sakazuki** was able to obtain the Mag-Mag Fruit with the help of **Former Navy Admiral** **Davis "The Day Tiger"**.
Without **Davis's** intelligence, **Sakazuki** wouldn't have known about this Devil Fruit.
There was even pressure from the **World Government** behind it; the possibility of the Mag-Mag Fruit falling into the hands of the **World Government** was extremely high.
However, Devil Fruits choose their own master, so it might have appeared before **Sakazuki** in another way.
**Borsalino** was even earlier than him.
Both obtained their Logia-type Devil Fruits while serving in the **North Blue Navy** before coming to **Marine Headquarters**.
Only **Kuzan** entered **Marine Headquarters** directly.
This was because he received a recommendation from **Advisor Tsuru** at the time.
"What about his ability?" someone asked curiously.
Although it had little to do with the **Marines**, they were instinctively curious about such a young **Monster** with a terrifying record.
"Probably Mythical Zoan - Behemoth Form."
Just from **Barrett's** complete beastification into the appearance of a giant **Monster**, **Tsuru** had pretty much guessed his ability.
Meanwhile, the four **Four Seas Governors** located across the **Four Seas** also participated in this meeting.
However, they participated remotely using visual Den Den Mushi.
Although they didn't speak, the conversation within the meeting naturally reached their ears.
Interestingly, their expressions varied.
**Kyle** in the **East Blue** maintained his gentle smile as always.
**Borsalino** in the **West Blue** sat clipping his nails, his expression somewhat inscrutable.
He mumbled, "How scary!"
What about **Sakazuki** in the **North Blue**?
A large stack of documents was on his desk.
While participating in the meeting, he also took time to handle them.
On either side of him were secretaries specially cultivated by **Shirek** before he left.
Although their strength wasn't particularly high, they had no problem handling some simple tasks for **Sakazuki** and reducing his stress.
When he was still in the **North Blue**, these two were also by his side assisting him.
**Sakazuki** only needed to focus on important matters.
And when they encountered something that required **Sakazuki**, they would report it directly on the spot.
**Sakazuki** only needed to nod or reject.
If something was relatively important, he would personally look at it.
Towards **Barrett**, **Sakazuki's** eyes held only appreciation.
He liked the distinct military style and iron-blooded aura on **Barrett**.
**Kuzan** in the **South Blue** lay slumped in his chair, looking somewhat dejected, seemingly not yet having recovered from the negative impact of the **Ohara** Incident.
Instead, he had fallen into deeper doubt.
Regarding the **Kronos Kingdom** ruled by "**Pluto**" **Hades**, **Kuzan's** heart was filled with curiosity.
To be able to cultivate such a **Monster**, he wondered what the situation was like inside the **Kingdom**, whether the **Residents** lived in peace, if they were subjected to the oppression of the **Nobles**, and what the difference was compared to other **Kingdoms** on **The Great Sea**?
Such thoughts grew wildly in his heart like a seed.
However, this possibility didn't exist at the moment.
Because the **Kronos Kingdom** was very exclusive, most people could only stay at the **Port** of the **Kronos Kingdom**.
But even the **Port** was very prosperous.
To enter the interior of the **Kronos Kingdom**, a special application was required, and only with the **Kingdom's** recognition would the **Military** allow passage.
Much of the intelligence was also learned by talking with the **Residents** of the **Kronos Kingdom** in the **Port City**.
And the **Marines** had no special reason to enter the **Kronos Kingdom**.
It was clear that the **Kronos Kingdom** protected its internal intelligence very strictly.
Besides that, on the table in front of **Kuzan**, there was a letter.
Before he arrived at the **Office**, someone had secretly infiltrated.
And on this letter was a name.
That was "**Monkey D. Dragon**."
**Dragon** was quite familiar with **Kuzan**.
Although they had no contact in the **Elite Training Camp**.
After all, when **Kuzan** entered the **Elite Training Camp**, **Dragon** had already graduated.
However, after graduating, **Kuzan** followed **Dragon's** **Father**, **Vice Admiral Garp**, and **Garp** was also **Kuzan's Teacher**.
With this layer of connection, they had many opportunities to interact.
Therefore, **Dragon** clearly understood that **Kuzan**, the person who ate the coldest Devil Fruit, possessed the hottest heart.
However, after the **Ohara** Incident ended, this heart, which could burn everything for justice, suffered a heavy blow.
Without fuel, the flame of enthusiasm began to fade.
This allowed **Dragon** to seize the opening.
Within the **Marines**, **Dragon** had his own **Informant**.
Once upon a time, his heart was also as fervent as **Kuzan's**, holding endless expectation for the **World Government**.
Even knowing that the **World Government** wasn't entirely bright, he still believed he could bring about change.
It wasn't until he witnessed firsthand how dark, degenerate, corrupt, and beyond saving the **World Government** was that **Dragon** completely gave up.
And he chose a path of resistance against the **World Government**.
He understood **Kuzan's** situation well; it was the confusion regarding justice.
Within the **Marines**, many **Marine Soldiers** experience this kind of situation.
Even **Borsalino** would be like this, but his period of confusion was relatively short, and he directly chose to slack off, knowing he couldn't change the **World Government**.
Nor did he want to help the wicked.
In his heart, he actually hoped someone could bring about change.
If he truly saw hope, he would make up his resolve.
Even **Sakazuki** was the same.
If the **Revolutionary Army** truly gained the upper hand in the resistance against the **World Government**.
**Sakazuki** might directly betray the **World Government**.
He wouldn't betray the **Marines**, because he would directly lead the **Marines** to join the **Revolutionary Army**.
The three **Monsters** currently within the **Marines** were all potential targets for **Dragon** to win over.
**Dragon** had never thought of becoming true mortal enemies with them.
They were, after all, members of the same generation and understood each other very well.
Unlike **Sakazuki** and **Borsalino**, who had already made a name for themselves in the **North Blue Navy** before entering the **Elite Training Camp** and had undergone many years of training.
Their initial **Teacher** was **Former Navy Admiral** **Davis "The Day Tiger"**, a **Hawk Faction Admiral**.
**Sakazuki** and **Borsalino's** hearts were very mature; they had already seen some darkness and were mentally prepared.
And **Kuzan**?
He held a certain pure expectation for justice, just like many **Marine Soldiers** who first joined the **Marines**.
Therefore, to impress **Borsalino** and **Sakazuki**, he needed to show results.
Not just empty promises.
As for **Kuzan**, he had the opportunity to directly win him over.
Letting go of the last survivor of **Ohara** was **Kuzan's** last remaining conviction.
Of course, **Dragon** wasn't in a hurry.
He didn't think just one letter could pull **Kuzan** to his side; he would first plant a seed.
And currently, the important thing for the **Revolutionary Army** was development, living space, and resources.
Surviving under the suppression of the **World Government**, not high-end combat power.
The **Revolutionary Army** was, after all, an unconventional organization.
The cultivation of talent required time and training through continuous conflict with the **World Government**.
This period was very difficult, and the **Revolutionary Army** wasn't having an easy time, but they showed astonishing resilience.
The joining and help of some "people of ambition" gave him hope and the motivation to persevere.
The **World Government** couldn't keep its attention on the **Revolutionary Army** forever.
As long as the **Revolutionary Army** was given time to recover, they could develop rapidly.
(end of chapter)
The names of three of the current **Top-tier Monsters** on **The Great Sea** were spoken by the **Acting Fleet Admiral**.
No one doubted the truthfulness of this **Marine Elder's** words.
But it did make everyone present gasp again.
**Sengoku's** vision was undoubtedly higher than theirs, and he saw more.
No one said anything like why such talent didn't come from the **Marines**.
They knew it was difficult for the **Marines** to cultivate such **Monsters**.
Up until now, the strongest among the same age group within the **Marines** was **Monkey D. Dragon**, the **Former Admiral Candidate** who had already left the **Marines**.
Even **Dragon**, at the same age, didn't have **Barrett's** dominance.
It wasn't that **Dragon's** potential was inferior to **Barrett's**.
One had to admit, it was due to the environment for growth.
In the **Kronos Kingdom**, one could receive better cultivation and growth.
Furthermore, the **Marines** couldn't produce a top-tier Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
Of course, they could apply to the **World Government**, but whether the **World Government** would agree was another question.
The **World Government** could certainly produce Mythical Zoans, but they would become their bargaining chip to win over young **Monsters**.
Currently, the three **Monsters** within the **Marines**, with their three Logia-type Devil Fruits, none were provided by the **Marines**; they all obtained them through their own opportunities.
Of course, they definitely leveraged the **Marines'** strength in the process.
After all, **Sakazuki** was able to obtain the Mag-Mag Fruit with the help of **Former Navy Admiral** **Davis "The Day Tiger"**.
Without **Davis's** intelligence, **Sakazuki** wouldn't have known about this Devil Fruit.
There was even pressure from the **World Government** behind it; the possibility of the Mag-Mag Fruit falling into the hands of the **World Government** was extremely high.
However, Devil Fruits choose their own master, so it might have appeared before **Sakazuki** in another way.
**Borsalino** was even earlier than him.
Both obtained their Logia-type Devil Fruits while serving in the **North Blue Navy** before coming to **Marine Headquarters**.
Only **Kuzan** entered **Marine Headquarters** directly.
This was because he received a recommendation from **Advisor Tsuru** at the time.
"What about his ability?" someone asked curiously.
Although it had little to do with the **Marines**, they were instinctively curious about such a young **Monster** with a terrifying record.
"Probably Mythical Zoan - Behemoth Form."
Just from **Barrett's** complete beastification into the appearance of a giant **Monster**, **Tsuru** had pretty much guessed his ability.
Meanwhile, the four **Four Seas Governors** located across the **Four Seas** also participated in this meeting.
However, they participated remotely using visual Den Den Mushi.
Although they didn't speak, the conversation within the meeting naturally reached their ears.
Interestingly, their expressions varied.
**Kyle** in the **East Blue** maintained his gentle smile as always.
**Borsalino** in the **West Blue** sat clipping his nails, his expression somewhat inscrutable.
He mumbled, "How scary!"
What about **Sakazuki** in the **North Blue**?
A large stack of documents was on his desk.
While participating in the meeting, he also took time to handle them.
On either side of him were secretaries specially cultivated by **Shirek** before he left.
Although their strength wasn't particularly high, they had no problem handling some simple tasks for **Sakazuki** and reducing his stress.
When he was still in the **North Blue**, these two were also by his side assisting him.
**Sakazuki** only needed to focus on important matters.
And when they encountered something that required **Sakazuki**, they would report it directly on the spot.
**Sakazuki** only needed to nod or reject.
If something was relatively important, he would personally look at it.
Towards **Barrett**, **Sakazuki's** eyes held only appreciation.
He liked the distinct military style and iron-blooded aura on **Barrett**.
**Kuzan** in the **South Blue** lay slumped in his chair, looking somewhat dejected, seemingly not yet having recovered from the negative impact of the **Ohara** Incident.
Instead, he had fallen into deeper doubt.
Regarding the **Kronos Kingdom** ruled by "**Pluto**" **Hades**, **Kuzan's** heart was filled with curiosity.
To be able to cultivate such a **Monster**, he wondered what the situation was like inside the **Kingdom**, whether the **Residents** lived in peace, if they were subjected to the oppression of the **Nobles**, and what the difference was compared to other **Kingdoms** on **The Great Sea**?
Such thoughts grew wildly in his heart like a seed.
However, this possibility didn't exist at the moment.
Because the **Kronos Kingdom** was very exclusive, most people could only stay at the **Port** of the **Kronos Kingdom**.
But even the **Port** was very prosperous.
To enter the interior of the **Kronos Kingdom**, a special application was required, and only with the **Kingdom's** recognition would the **Military** allow passage.
Much of the intelligence was also learned by talking with the **Residents** of the **Kronos Kingdom** in the **Port City**.
And the **Marines** had no special reason to enter the **Kronos Kingdom**.
It was clear that the **Kronos Kingdom** protected its internal intelligence very strictly.
Besides that, on the table in front of **Kuzan**, there was a letter.
Before he arrived at the **Office**, someone had secretly infiltrated.
And on this letter was a name.
That was "**Monkey D. Dragon**."
**Dragon** was quite familiar with **Kuzan**.
Although they had no contact in the **Elite Training Camp**.
After all, when **Kuzan** entered the **Elite Training Camp**, **Dragon** had already graduated.
However, after graduating, **Kuzan** followed **Dragon's** **Father**, **Vice Admiral Garp**, and **Garp** was also **Kuzan's Teacher**.
With this layer of connection, they had many opportunities to interact.
Therefore, **Dragon** clearly understood that **Kuzan**, the person who ate the coldest Devil Fruit, possessed the hottest heart.
However, after the **Ohara** Incident ended, this heart, which could burn everything for justice, suffered a heavy blow.
Without fuel, the flame of enthusiasm began to fade.
This allowed **Dragon** to seize the opening.
Within the **Marines**, **Dragon** had his own **Informant**.
Once upon a time, his heart was also as fervent as **Kuzan's**, holding endless expectation for the **World Government**.
Even knowing that the **World Government** wasn't entirely bright, he still believed he could bring about change.
It wasn't until he witnessed firsthand how dark, degenerate, corrupt, and beyond saving the **World Government** was that **Dragon** completely gave up.
And he chose a path of resistance against the **World Government**.
He understood **Kuzan's** situation well; it was the confusion regarding justice.
Within the **Marines**, many **Marine Soldiers** experience this kind of situation.
Even **Borsalino** would be like this, but his period of confusion was relatively short, and he directly chose to slack off, knowing he couldn't change the **World Government**.
Nor did he want to help the wicked.
In his heart, he actually hoped someone could bring about change.
If he truly saw hope, he would make up his resolve.
Even **Sakazuki** was the same.
If the **Revolutionary Army** truly gained the upper hand in the resistance against the **World Government**.
**Sakazuki** might directly betray the **World Government**.
He wouldn't betray the **Marines**, because he would directly lead the **Marines** to join the **Revolutionary Army**.
The three **Monsters** currently within the **Marines** were all potential targets for **Dragon** to win over.
**Dragon** had never thought of becoming true mortal enemies with them.
They were, after all, members of the same generation and understood each other very well.
Unlike **Sakazuki** and **Borsalino**, who had already made a name for themselves in the **North Blue Navy** before entering the **Elite Training Camp** and had undergone many years of training.
Their initial **Teacher** was **Former Navy Admiral** **Davis "The Day Tiger"**, a **Hawk Faction Admiral**.
**Sakazuki** and **Borsalino's** hearts were very mature; they had already seen some darkness and were mentally prepared.
And **Kuzan**?
He held a certain pure expectation for justice, just like many **Marine Soldiers** who first joined the **Marines**.
Therefore, to impress **Borsalino** and **Sakazuki**, he needed to show results.
Not just empty promises.
As for **Kuzan**, he had the opportunity to directly win him over.
Letting go of the last survivor of **Ohara** was **Kuzan's** last remaining conviction.
Of course, **Dragon** wasn't in a hurry.
He didn't think just one letter could pull **Kuzan** to his side; he would first plant a seed.
And currently, the important thing for the **Revolutionary Army** was development, living space, and resources.
Surviving under the suppression of the **World Government**, not high-end combat power.
The **Revolutionary Army** was, after all, an unconventional organization.
The cultivation of talent required time and training through continuous conflict with the **World Government**.
This period was very difficult, and the **Revolutionary Army** wasn't having an easy time, but they showed astonishing resilience.
The joining and help of some "people of ambition" gave him hope and the motivation to persevere.
The **World Government** couldn't keep its attention on the **Revolutionary Army** forever.
As long as the **Revolutionary Army** was given time to recover, they could develop rapidly.
(end of chapter)
