Chapter 26: Eastern Blue Gem: Kingdom of Goa

However, I must admit that this recording technique is incredibly user-friendly, Ultimate.

Dragon extensively employed this method of recording and resolved to recommend it for widespread use throughout the Revolutionary Army.

["Is this the dragon-slaying technique you often mention? This investigative method is truly potent—simple yet right to the point."]

[As Roja read the investigation records of the past few days to Fujitora, Fujitora couldn't help but be impressed.]

[However, much to his surprise, Roja shook his head calmly and remarked:]

["Issho, this is merely a straightforward investigative report, not quite on the dragon-slaying level. Loguetown is still too small, lacking an independent social system. Combined with its unique geographical location, the report lacks universality."]

["Moreover, the nature of this town poses issues and doesn't suit detailed investigation and research as a typical case." Roja unfolded the map and pointed to a specific location.]

["Our next destination is here, the Goa Kingdom."]

["It's a relatively secluded country in East Blue. Comparatively, it faces fewer pirate attacks. Based on the information I gathered in Loguetown over the past two days, the Kingdom of Goa has enjoyed a prolonged period of peace."]

"There's no ongoing war, relatively few pirate attacks, and it's relatively prosperous. This indicates that the order here is quite stable, allowing for thorough investigation and research."

Roja declared, "I will conduct the most comprehensive, detailed, and standardized investigation here, which will serve as the dragon-slaying technique I aim to introduce throughout the entire Revolutionary Army in the future."

"Then, I look forward to it," Fujitora couldn't help but genuinely smile.

[He now holds a sort of blind belief in whatever Roja says, a trust built on a history of consistently accurate decision-making.]

Similar to the individuals in the chat room now.

While numerous people believe that the Loguetown investigation has been meticulously documented, even Roja finds it challenging to produce a more detailed report.

However, instead of outright doubting and denying it as he did before, he's adopting a wait-and-see approach first.

Yet, many people have caught wind of Roja's upcoming destination.

Roger remarked, "Hey, Garp, isn't the Goa Kingdom your hometown, I believe?"

Garp (picking his nose): Yeah, it's generally a lousy country. It's a lousy country.

Dragon: Old man, I share the exact same opinion as you on this matter.

Luffy: Huh, it sucks? I don't sense anything.

Ace: Hey, Luffy, with your carefree and happy-go-lucky personality, there shouldn't be anything that sucks.

"The Kingdom of Goa."

Sabo couldn't help but be swept into memories.

In his youth, he was the son of noble parents in the Kingdom of Goa, enjoying a high social standing.

As tall as his parents' adopted son, Stelly currently serves as the king of the Kingdom of Goa.

However, it was the arrogance, unpleasantness of the nobility, and inhuman cruelty that left him deeply repulsed by his noble status.

Sabo consistently avoided and distanced himself from his noble heritage.

It wasn't until twelve years ago when he fled the Goa Kingdom, faced the brutality of Celestial Dragons, and joined the Revolutionary Army, that he finally rid himself of the aristocratic identity he despised.

Now, he has matured into the second-in-command of the Revolutionary Army.

However, ever since he regained his memories, he couldn't help but feel a sense of disgust every time he recalled the faces of the nobles in the Goa Kingdom.

It could be said that in the Goa Kingdom, aside from the fond memories of Ace, Luffy, Dadan, and those from Windmill Village, his overall recollection of the Kingdom of Goa is shadowed.

Yet, beyond the sombre memories, he realizes that he doesn't know much about the Kingdom of Goa.

At this moment, he feels a twinge of curiosity.

A character like Roja, in what manner will he perceive the hometown from which he once desperately sought to escape?

Apart from Sabo are dragons like Garp, Sengoku and Crane, Aokiji and Zephyr, Roger and Whitebeard.

Many individuals, born as commoners with kindness in their hearts, are eager to witness Roja's acclaimed dragon-slaying technique.

They wonder what impact something he takes such pride in can bring to the world.

[After more than ten days of sailing, the merchant ship finally reached the port of the Goa Kingdom.]

["East Blue is indeed fortunate to be the most tranquil sea region." After disembarking from the boat, Roja couldn't help but express his emotions.

"I initially believed that the peace in East Blue was due to having a prominent pirate like Gol D. Roger and the hometown of Marine hero Garp being in East Blue."

"Now it seems my perspective was biased. The primary reason East Blue stands as the most peaceful sea area is entirely due to its unique climate conditions."]

["In comparison to South Blue, the climate here is milder and less extreme. Based on these days of sailing, it's evident that islands with a habitable climate are quite common in East Blue."]

["Given such a favourable environment, it's no surprise that the World Government and the Marine prioritize protecting this place. If you were to select the most suitable sea region for human habitation in this world, East Blue is likely the only choice."]

[Fujitora observes Roja quietly from the side, accustomed to it.]

[Regardless of how commonplace something may seem to him, Roja always manages to uncover unique insights and deeper information from the details.]

[Roja appears to be in a constant state of learning and improvement. In his words, it translates to reading thousands of books and traversing thousands of miles. The two are inseparable and mutually reinforcing.]

[However, for Fujitora, reading thousands of books has never been a pastime, and after travelling thousands of miles, he doesn't feel much about it.]

[Sometimes, the gap between people is more significant than one might imagine.]

[From the port, not far away lies the capital of the Kingdom of Goa.]

[However, Roja didn't hasten to the capital; instead, he guided Fujitora into a secluded grove.]

[Ensuring no one was in the vicinity, Roja instructed Fujitora to manipulate a rock, lifting it into the sky.]

[In the heavens, Roja retrieved a notebook and a pen, sketching a bird's-eye view of the entire Goa Kingdom.]

[The Kingdom of Goa isn't overly vast; it's a typical island nation. The central hub is the capital, surrounded by the prosperous capital on three sides, embraced by the entire Korber Mountains, with the other side opening up to the sea.]

[Encircling the entire capital is a high wall, mirroring the Korber Mountains and extending to the seaside.]

[On the outskirts of the Kolber Mountains, there's still plenty of open space, though it's too distant to discern clearly. Roja marked it on the map, suggesting possible small villages in the outskirts.]

[What caught Roja's attention was the east side of the capital, where a substantial area between the surrounding high wall and the Kolber Mountains appears to be a garbage dump.]

[After recording it in his notes, Roja had Fujitora lower them back down, preparing to head to the royal capital.]