Chapter 215: In the Name of Justice

{Anime 277- I watched that episode}

On the other end of the line, the voice of Dr. Clover, the esteemed archaeologist from Ohara, reached the ears of the Five Elders.

"Is this Ohara's Professor Clover, the authority in the field of archaeology?"

The Den Den Mushi slowly transformed into the face of an old man with long white hair and a white goatee, the elder responsible for matters concerning the history of the seas. {Most probably its Marcus Mars or Jaygarcia Saturn}

The bearded elder's voice was calm and composed.

"You are a renowned scholar who has made significant contributions to world culture. Even in the Holy Land Mary Geoise, your name is well-known. I never imagined that a scholar like you would stray from the path."

Dr. Clover spoke slowly, "The past belongs to all of humanity. No one has the right to stop scholars from seeking knowledge."

The bearded elder responded, "Reading the Poneglyphs make it possible to revive the ancient weapon, which puts the world in danger."

Dr. Clover countered, "What we truly seek is not just the content of the historical texts themselves, but the reason for their existence."

"Why did the people of the past take the trouble to record their words on such indestructible stone? Why not on paper or wood, or even normal stones? Perhaps they wanted to convey the truth of history to future generations."

The bearded elder asked, "What exactly are you trying to say, Dr. Clover?"

"I want to say that the 'Void Century,' which occurred 800 years ago, coincides with the establishment of the World Government."

Dr. Clover continued, "The reason the World Government goes to such lengths to prevent scholars from exploring the past might be to erase history that could undermine their rule."

"Ohara, through the study of ancient documents and a few serendipitous obtained historical texts, has uncovered the existence of a certain ancient kingdom."

"The records depict a magnificent kingdom, once renowned for its unmatched power. However, all information about this kingdom has been forcibly erased."

"The historical texts might indeed contain information about ancient weapons, but it's more likely that the revival of these texts would also resurrect the existence and ideologies of that ancient kingdom."

"And the name of that once prosperous kingdom is—"

The bearded elder sighed, "Ohara, you know too much."

Suddenly, a new voice came through the Den Den Mushi, "Spandine! Kill him!!"

Following the elder's order, Spandine immediately reached for a flintlock pistol hidden in his clothes and fired without hesitation.

Clang!

The round brass bullet was sliced in half by a sharp, unmatched blade, falling harmlessly to the ground.

Surviving Spandine's attack, Dr. Clover finally shouted the name of the great kingdom (awaiting face-slapping):

{The one in '()' are by the author. He is saying that he is waiting for the real history to be revealed in the anime and manga.

The author had written a certain group of indeginious group of people from the asia.

'月氏国'|Yuezhi (Chinese: 月氏; pinyin: Yuèzhī, Ròuzhī or Rùzhī; Wade–Giles: Yüeh4-chih1, Jou4-chih1 or Ju4-chih1;)| https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuezhi

国 = Country}

{I changed it. :P}

"The name of that great kingdom is—The Moon Kingdom!"

The Den Den Mushi connecting to the Five Elders emitted an enraged voice.

"Spandine?! Why didn't you stop Dr. Clover?"

"Hello? Elder with the goatee, and the rest of the Five Elders."

A voice both unfamiliar and familiar rang out as the Den Den Mushi transformed into a face deeply impressed upon the Five Elders.

"Long time no see!"

"White Ghost?!!" The snail mimicked the shocked tone of the goateed elder perfectly, "Why are you in Ohara?"

"Such sloppy intelligence work, goateed elder."

Adrian effortlessly took the Den Den Mushi from Spandine's hand.

The highest-ranking officer of CP9 was so terrified upon hearing the name that he couldn't move a muscle!

"Does the World Government still not know that I rose from the West Blue?"

In the Holy Land Mary Geoise, inside a luxurious palace, the goateed elder looked at another elder standing beside him.

With a square face, short golden hair, and a dense golden beard, this elder was responsible for the CP organization and World Government intelligence. {Shepherd Ju Peter}

The short-haired elder slowly shook his head, indicating that he was also unaware of this information.

The mustached elder who had previously communicated with Adrian spoke up:

"White Ghost, do you intend to go against World Government's actions once again?"

Adrian said nonchalantly, "I've done this more than once or twice, as if you could scare me."

"White Ghost…"

The Five Elders on the other end of the Den Den Mushi fell silent, unsure of what to say.

The "pirate" on the other end was known for being fierce enough to attack Celestial Dragons. His battle with Charlotte Linlin last year made headlines in the New World.

Everyone knew that while White Ghost might not be at the very top of the power hierarchy, it was nearly impossible for other top fighters to take him down!

Unless the flying Golden Lion re-emerged! {Seriously!?? I did double checked}

除非掌握飞行能力的金狮子再度出山!

Moreover, White Ghost was originally wanted for obstructing the World Government's actions in the South Blue, so stopping them again now didn't seem too outrageous.

"But the Moon Kingdom… I don't think that's quite right. What about your 'Celestial Dragon'? A bunch of 'moon aristocrats,' ha, just kidding."

Adrian didn't expect his simple joke to elicit a strong reaction from the Five Elders.

"White Ghost! Where did you hear that?!"

"White Ghost! Can you understand the historical texts?!"

"White Ghost—"

"Hmm?" Adrian raised an eyebrow, "It seems you're all quite agitated by my words. Could it be that my guess was correct?"

The Den Den Mushi fell silent.

Then, a cold, emotionless voice spoke.

"Spandine, activate the Buster Call attack signal. Leave no one alive in Ohara!"

Spandine looked at the disconnected Den Den Mushi, then at Adrian standing before him, feeling his legs go weak.

'My esteemed Five Elders, could you please consider the situation when issuing orders?!'

While Spandine was paralyzed with fear, the other agents were unaffected, raising their flintlock guns at the gathered scholars of Ohara.

This action instantly boosted Spandine's confidence.

He stood with his hands on his hips, arrogantly looking at Adrian.

"Ahaha! White Ghost! Now these scholars are in my hands. If you want them to live, surrender immediately!"

Adrian snapped his fingers, and the 'scholars' on the ground started to shed their black cloaks. "You can't be serious, you don't really think these people are real, do you?"

In the sunlight, their bodies emitted a faint white glow, revealing them to be mimicked ghosts.

"If you enjoy pointing guns at them, I can make a few larger targets for you."

With a wave of his hand, Adrian created an oversized 'Scholar' out of thin air on the grass.

Seeing the situation change, Spandine immediately prostrated himself in a groveling manner.

"Ahaha, mighty White Ghost, I was just joking earlier! You—"

Slash—

A blinding flash of a blade split Spandine in two, continuing its trajectory with undiminished power.

"Sir Spandine!"

"Sir!"

The CP9 agents were stunned, used Soru to close the distance between them and Adrian, attempting to take down the murderer of their superior.

However, his power was far beyond what these agents could handle.

Without dodging or evading, Adrian wielded his Nidai Kitetsu, and within seconds, all the CP9 agents were dead.

"Not a single familiar face, I was hoping to run into someone I knew…"

Adrian flicked his wrist, shaking the blood off his blade, then walked over to Spandine's corpse, bending down to retrieve a golden Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

"Dr. Clover," Adrian tossed the snail, looking at the sole 'real' person left, "do you still doubt the World Government's intentions?"

When he sensed the World Government's ships approaching Ohara's waters, Adrian had already set his remaining plans in motion.

With all the residents replaced by undying players, only the scholars gathered in the Tree of Knowledge library remained.

Without the mood or time to argue with these stubborn scholars, Adrian used his powers to put all the scholars, including Robin and Olvia, into a deep sleep, leaving only Dr. Clover awake.

The valuable ancient books and historical records in the Tree of Knowledge library had already been packed into the castle by the scholars.

Adrian then used his ghost abilities to create lifelike 'scholars.'

{O-O}

As Adrian's control over the Devils Fruit's ability increased, the mimetic ghost's control was also it. So much that it was impossible to tell the difference, but there still was some flaw.

When the World Government agents stormed the library, they captured these mimicked ghosts instead.

Adrian initially wanted to take the ancient historical records from the basement, but Dr. Clover refused.

As a top scholar, Dr. Clover wanted to see the World Government's true stance on "Ancient History."

The ancient texts and research materials were also deliberately placed as "Evidence."

However, Dr. Clover hadn't anticipated the World Government's extreme measures, erasing Ohara once they found concrete evidence.

Moreover, the golden Den Den Mushi for the Buster Call was already in CP9's hands, ready to activate the moment it was needed.

Dr. Clover sighed, "Adrian, let me rest for a while."

Adrian nodded, extending his finger.

Dream Ghost: Sleeping Curse.

Dr. Clover, now asleep, was placed into the castle by Rumi.

Adrian took a deep breath and pressed the button on the golden Den Den Mushi.

{What!? Why!?}

"In the name of justice, carry out the mission, Navy!" {Are you on WG side or are you WN???????}