Chapter 124
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Burning Justice?
Zephyr's eyes sparkled with curiosity. Although he has taught amazing generals like Sakasuki, who has become the mainstay of the navy and has shown dazzling brilliance in different positions and fields, to a certain extent, Zephyr was not satisfied with any of them.
Sakasuki's character is too tough, and his methods are cruel. In order to complete the task, he will do whatever it takes. He is not only harsh on himself but also on his subordinates. As a result, extreme measures are often used on the battlefield, and all pirates and crimes must be eliminated at all costs. This is contrary to the justice without killing that Zephyr pursues.
It is precisely because Sakasuki is so murderous that after he graduated from the officer training camp, Zephyr named the former as his adjutant, hoping to teach Sakasuki through words and deeds to make his justice less extreme. It's a pity that Zephyr's efforts did not achieve the desired results. Sakasuki still goes his own way and will never repent. In the end, there was no other way, and Zephyr could only let it go.
Dragon's character is the opposite of Sakasuki. Easy-going, tolerant, kind, and sunny, she is an out-and-out heroic queen. With her strong personal charm and leadership ability, she has won the support of countless middle- and lower-level officers and soldiers of the Navy Headquarters. She is the most dazzling one under the banner of justice. meteor.
It's a pity that while inheriting Garp's advantage of caring for civilians and subordinates, Dragon also inherited Garp's shortcomings. He has rough lines, often looks like he is doing nothing, and is often offline in responding to orders from his superiors. From Zephyr's point of view, this is not a good thing.
As a navy, military orders are like mountains. Enforcing discipline is the first duty of a soldier. It is not a good thing to allow personal preference to act when performing tasks. And it is precisely because of their completely opposite personalities and attitudes towards justice that conflicts and contradictions often break out between Dragon and Sakasuki. Dragon couldn't stand Sakasuki's harsh and cruel way of enforcing justice. Sakasuki couldn't stand Dragon's indecisive, rough-and-tumble work attitude.
As for Borsolino, the last mainstay of the Navy Headquarters besides the two of them. Well, there's not much to say. This pillar has long since grown crooked. Every time he saw Borsolino's wretched smile and his infuriating slow tone, Zephyr felt that his lifelong reputation was ruined in the hands of this bastard boy. But he was also the first disciple in his first officer training camp...
Thinking of this, Zephyr looked at Sengoku more eagerly and expectantly. "Sengoku, tell me about this boy named Kuzan."
Sengoku looked at Zephyr with a half-smile and said jokingly, "It's too obvious for you... Are you so dissatisfied with Sakasuki and the other three?"
Zephyr was startled and smiled sheepishly, "That's not the case. Ahem, you know I'm always looking forward to teaching new students... You can't say that those three bastards have become useless..."
Sengoku didn't bother to expose Zephyr's lame excuse. He knew the character of his old friend very well. Even if it was a prickly-headed brat that he didn't like, as long as it was in his hands, he would teach him everything he could without any reservation and teach him carefully.
Sengoku smiled, "I've seen this kid Kuzan. He was born in the South Sea. His talent is definitely comparable to Sakasuki's... He has a high passion for justice. It is said that he joined the navy with such an ideal in mind from the beginning."
Zephyr couldn't help but nod repeatedly and asked again:
What about another one?
Except for Kuzan, are there any outstanding talents in this officer training camp?
Another one...
When Sengoku said this, his expression suddenly became complicated, and he hesitated a little:
Well, there is another one from the North Sea named Rogers Darren.
Zephyr's eyes suddenly lit up.
Rogers Darren? I seem to have heard of this name. Could it be that the officers of this headquarters have been circulating it for the past two days... the rising star of the Navy who fought against Roger head-on and caused him great losses!?
Zephyr, who has retreated to the second line, has long stopped interfering in any military affairs and devoted himself to the education of the younger generation of the navy.
Even if he attended some important military meetings, it was only Steel Bone Kong and Sengoku who showed respect to him... so he didn't know much about many things that happened within the military department.
Yes, that's him.
Sengoku nodded in recognition.
The light in Zephyr's eyes became brighter and brighter.
Even before he graduated from the officer training camp, he already had the ability to defeat a big pirate like Roger.
As long as he teaches and guides him, what terrible potential and brilliant future will this young man named Darren have?
Zephyr simply couldn't imagine it, as if he felt like he had been hit by a golden mountain.
But what is certain is that Darren will definitely not be inferior to Sakasuki and the others, or even better!
Don't be too happy too early. Darren is not a simple guy.
Seeing Zephyr's expression, Sengoku couldn't help but remind him.
Zephyr smiled disapprovingly and said:
No matter how difficult it is, isn't Sakasuki still a headache?
The corners of Sengoku' eyes twitched, and he said dully:
Well... Darren was born in Beihai and was Sakasuki's adjutant before.
Zephyr was startled, and the smile on his face lessened, but he still smiled:
That's okay. Sakasuki's adjutant doesn't mean that the philosophy he practices is Sakasuki's.
Sengoku blinked, Well, that's not true.
Not only that, but looking at Zephyr's confident look, Sengoku suddenly wanted to tease him.
Zephyr laughed with satisfaction again, I'll just say it.
He's tougher than Sakasuki.
Beihai was managed like an iron barrel under his jurisdiction. Dozens of franchised and non-franchised countries obeyed his orders. He slaughtered more than hundreds of pirate groups and dark forces, large and small. The blood on his hands is uncountable.
Zephyr's smile froze on his face.
He maintained a stiff smile somewhat forcefully:
Even so, since he can manage Beihai so well, it at least shows that he is capable, right?
Sengoku smiled and nodded:
Of course.
Zephyr breathed a sigh of relief and laughed again.
That's fine. He's capable enough. As long as his character passes the test, I'm confident that I can get him back on the right path.
Of course, I believe in your ability, Zephyr...
Sengoku smiled and said:
But he is a notorious naval 'scum' in the North Sea. He is greedy for money, lust, alcoholism, gambling, power... everything is indispensable.
Zephyr:...
Sengoku...
What's wrong?
Can you finish your sentence at once? You really deserve a beating like this. You look like a human being.
Who is it, Zephyr?
Your lieutenant, Borsolino.
...you fart!!