Chapter 131
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"Don't worry, Iceburg. Let me put it this way—right now, the Pokémon Alliance has the power to destroy the World Government. I just need them around for the time being to maintain stability," Dak said, patting Iceburg's shoulder.
Many people want to be 'bad guys' because, without the law's constraints, bad guys can live quite comfortably. But why are there ultimately fewer bad guys? Because the Navy, which upholds 'justice,' will arrest them.
In short, they are cowards. Many have the heart of a thief but lack the courage. It's not moral consciousness that restrains them; in a world without education, talking about morals is nonsense.
It's the World Government and the Navy that restrain these people.
The Pokémon Alliance now indeed has the capability to annihilate the World Government and then take over as the new boss of the Navy, continuing to uphold justice.
However, the Pokémon Alliance's current prestige and reputation are nowhere near the World Government's. Despite the recent buzz around the Pokémon Alliance, the World Government has been prominent for 800 years.
If the Pokémon Alliance destroys the World Government now, many people with wishful thinking will start roaming the seas, causing havoc and terrorizing civilians until the Pokémon Alliance establishes a new authority.
But the Alliance is still in its infancy, lacking personnel. Dak is busy managing affairs in both worlds, leaving no time to deal with these new threats.
While destroying the World Government is an option, it is a last resort that would harm the world and its innocent people greatly.
By keeping the World Government temporarily, the Pokémon Alliance can develop itself, popularize Pokémon, and build its prestige. When they have enough manpower and Dak has fewer responsibilities, they can naturally take over the new era without causing significant damage.
"Really? Are we that strong?" Iceburg couldn't believe it. Though he knew Darkrai and Sceptile were powerful and that Giratina might be even more formidable, he had no concrete idea of their capabilities.
Iceburg's perspective was not much higher than an average person. He hadn't seen many powerful individuals in action.
His admiration for Sceptile destroying Aqua Laguna showed that he was just an ordinary citizen of Water 7, with his horizons only gradually expanding after joining the breeding house.
Was Aqua Laguna terrifying? It was, but the world was not short of people capable of dealing with such a massive tsunami. People like Newgate and Kuzan, whose abilities were well-suited, could handle it effortlessly.
"That's right. We are that strong," Dak calmly acknowledged the Pokémon Alliance's strength.
Although the Alliance's real powerhouses were just three Pokémon, it didn't matter. They were part of the Alliance, and that made the Alliance powerful.
"Alright then, as long as you know what you're doing," Iceburg nodded, reassured by Dak's words.
He returned to the breeding house to mind the store. Iceburg was also studying how to develop the breeding house better, as Dak planned to have him take over the Water 7 branch once the sea train project was complete.
Bon Clay would then be assigned to another branch, such as the one planned for Sabaody Archipelago, or other tasks. People like Bon Clay, who were mobile and had some combat ability, were needed for more dynamic roles rather than static positions in Pokémon Island.
"Dark," Darkrai floated over to Dak and whispered something in his ear. "Oh? Take me there," Dak decided after a brief thought. Darkrai nodded, grabbing Dak and disappearing into the shadows.
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Gild Tesoro, who had been fleeing from the Donquixote family, couldn't hold back his steps after seeing the information in the newspaper three days ago. He hurried to Water 7, his mind filled with one phrase—resurrection.
Resurrection. Resurrection. Resurrection. His mind was dominated by this word. He didn't know if it was true, but if it was, he was willing to do anything to obtain such an item.
He thought all was lost, with no way back. But now, a way back was right before him. He could bring back the girl he loved and have her once more.
Some say, to understand love, look at Senior Pink. But Senior's story wasn't about love; he deceived Rusian and failed to rush home in time to take their son, Gimlet, to the hospital. Rusian hated Senior for his deception.
She had always said she hated pirates.
That love story ended with Rusian no longer loving Senior, while he remained full of guilt and unrequited affection. Senior's was a tale of deep affection, not love.
For love, look at 'Golden Emperor' Gild Tesoro. Tesoro worked hard for three years to buy Stella's freedom, and Stella listened to him sing from her cage for three years. He earned the money and won her love.
They loved each other. But on the day Tesoro could buy her freedom, on what should have been their happiest day, the Celestial Dragons appeared. They were just one step ahead of Tesoro, and that one step cost him Stella.
This isn't just a pirate version of Jiraiya and Tsunade—Jiraiya and Tsunade also came close but fell just short. Tesoro, too, was a fierce man. Knowing full well what the Celestial Dragons represented, he didn't hesitate to pick up a gun and attack them to save Stella.
Though the consequence was being captured and enslaved together, his willingness to act showed his true character.
For 22 years after Stella's death, Tesoro climbed to the top, becoming the famous 'Golden Emperor' in the New World, a commercial genius, the dark world's golden ruler, controlling 20% of the world's Berries, the richest man, and manipulating both the Celestial Dragons and the World Government through wealth.
Such a character, over two decades, with ten fingers adorned with gold rings—except for one bare ring finger. Even when defeated by Luffy, he thought of Stella. His story mirrored Senior Pink's, who thought of Rusian when defeated by Franky.
But Tesoro's tale was truly about love because the girl he loved loved him back until the end.
At this moment, in a dark alley, Tesoro stood wide-eyed, watching Dak and his Pokémon kill three CP0 agents. Having been a slave in Mariejois, he knew exactly what CP0 represented in terms of status and power.
It was this knowledge that shocked him.
"B-b-boss, th-they..." Next to Tesoro, a short man in black, Mr. Tanaka, covered his mouth in surprise, pointing a trembling finger at the scene by the breeding shop.
"The Pokémon Alliance dared to attack the World Government? Right under the Navy's nose?!" Nearby, a red-haired woman in a black dress, Baccarat, also gulped, her ample chest heaving. They were Mr. Tanaka and Baccarat, comrades who had escaped with Tesoro during the Mariejois slave uprising.
As slaves, Tesoro had often helped them, earning their loyalty. Despite being hunted by the Donquixote family, they stuck with Tesoro. Both were Devil Fruit users, given fruits by the Celestial Dragons: Mr. Tanaka with the Warp-Warp Fruit and Baccarat with the Luck-Luck Fruit.
Baccarat's Luck-Luck Fruit was almost a cheat, absorbing others' luck to enhance another's. Tesoro's immense wealth wasn't just due to his Gold-Gold Fruit; Baccarat's help was indispensable.
"The Navy... they're pretending not to see?!" Tesoro saw a few Marines drawn out by the commotion but then retreat, locking the base gates.
"The Pokémon Alliance and the Navy are in cahoots," Mr. Tanaka nodded confidently. "The newspaper reports were true? The Pokémon Alliance really has the power to destroy the world and another world? Otherwise, the Navy's attitude makes no sense!"
Baccarat, unable to stay calm, edged closer to Tesoro and Mr. Tanaka for a sense of security. "No matter what the truth is, I must get that item," Tesoro muttered, clenching his teeth and looking ahead.
But as he looked again, Dak, who had been at the shop's entrance, had vanished. "Where is he?!"
"Are you looking for me?" A voice from above startled the trio.
(End of Chapter)