Chapter 364: Not Here to Collect the Debt

When it was first learned that Saint Saint Saiwen had become a Celestial Dragon, not only Kuzan, but also some Marines including Zephyr, truly had thoughts of resigning.

But due to certain reasons, it was delayed again and again, ultimately leading to the emergence of numerous factions within the Marines.

Moreover, even if Kuzan intended to resign, he would need to choose a good time to make his moves.

Resigning directly would be meaningless.

Besides, it is currently a season of many troubles; it is better to wait until everything is clear before considering whether to continue staying in the Marines to execute justice.

Or perhaps do something else.

"Thank you for the meal." Kizaru picked up the packed food box: "See you later."

"See you later." Kuzan did not try to keep him.

Due to differences in personality, views on justice, and style of conduct, combined with differing factional stances, Kizaru and Kuzan shared only the bond of colleagues, with no deep friendship.

Essentially speaking, Kuzan belongs to the category of idealists who have ideals and bottom lines.

Whereas Kizaru sees through everything, chooses to preserve himself, and belongs to the category of realists who go with the flow.

The two are more like top employees of the same company: both highly capable, respecting each other, but with different worldviews, they have little interaction in private.

And also—

Kizaru and Akainu joined the Marines in the same era, being first-term students of Zephyr's main training camp.

Whereas Kuzan was a third-term student, two terms behind Kizaru and Akainu; this is also the reason why Kizaru and Akainu have a closer relationship.

Watching Kizaru leave, Kuzan was just preparing to set off for the return voyage when he suddenly saw a familiar figure leading a group of little girls, seemingly waiting for someone at the port.

"It's her."

Four years ago, during the Ohara Buster Call, Kuzan had originally planned to let Nico Robin go.

Then, because Saint Saint Saiwen led Mihawk and Master Tenghu to forcibly break through the Buster Call, Kuzan ultimately chose to let them pass, allowing Saint Saint Saiwen to successfully take Robin away.

Compared to that helpless, tearful, fearful, and timid little girl amidst destruction back then, Robin now has a smile spreading across her eyes and brows.

She looks more like a steady and gentle older sister, leading her younger sisters while waiting for the parent to return.

Kuzan did not approach; after all, the memories he left for Robin have, from beginning to end, only been the dark shadow of fear from the Ohara Buster Call.

Moreover, they are most likely waiting for Saint Saint Saiwen.

Calculating the time, Saint Saint Saiwen went to Alabasta for a state visit and should be returning now.

Kuzan put his hands in his pockets and silently left.

The journey to the Inazuma Realm not only made him see Saint Saint Saiwen's determination clearly, but also unexpectedly revealed that Robin is living very well now; for him, being able to witness all this with his own eyes is enough.

It is time to return and make preparations to deal with the war that may come at an unknown time.

At the port of Edge Dance Port, Robin, as if sensing something, glanced in the direction Kuzan had left.

"What's wrong, Robin-onee-san?"

"Nothing." Robin shook her head.

It must have been a trick of the eyes; how could a Marine Admiral appear within the Inazuma Realm?

Robin knew that, given the relationship between the Captain and the Marines, a battle would eventually come.

The reason the Inazuma Kindergarten came to the port was, on one hand, to wait for Saint Saint Saiwen's return, and on the other, to prepare to act spoiled with Saint Saint Saiwen.

He hasn't taken them out to play again.

However, they are destined never to wait for it.

For Saint Saint Saiwen was not on the Donghai Dihuang, but had arrived at the Elbaf Royal Palace through a spatial portal.

The moment Harald saw Saint Saint Saiwen appear, he first stared for a few seconds, then blurted out.

"No money, I really have no money."

Harald had grievances he could not express; in previous years, Saint Saint Saiwen had only said he was finding people to help attract the World Government's attention to buy time for Elbaf.

But he did not say how much money it cost to find people to help, until Harald saw the Revolutionary Army's military expense bill, and the whole person felt terrible.

Can't pay it back, simply can't pay it back.

With Elbaf's fiscal income, unless they sold all of the Adam Treasures, it would take at least several decades to repay the debt.

"Rest assured, I am not here to collect the debt."

Hearing this, Harald breathed a sigh of relief: as long as he wasn't here to collect the debt, it was fine.

"The Five Elders should have already told you to go to Mary Geoise in seven months to sign the Deep Sea Contract."

Having said this, Saint Saint Saiwen took out the Nidhogg Form.

"Let Loki eat this Fruit quickly; we will act in seven months."

With Harald and Loki, the father and son, on their side, Saint Saint Saiwen's faction's win rate would become even higher.

"Saint Saint Saiwen months later?" Harald hesitated: "Isn't that too rushed? If Im possesses me at that time, do you have a way to solve it?"

Having already signed the Shallow Sea Contract with Im, Harald dared not gamble.

One does not fear ten thousand possibilities, but one fears the one in ten thousand.

If Im possesses me at that time, it will not only weaken our combat power but also tie down Loki.

"No need to worry." Saint Saint Saiwen explained: "At that time, follow the main force of the Morning Star Corps; wait for my notification before heading to Mary Geoise."

Saint Saint Saiwen planned to bring all of their high-end combat power, to achieve everything in one battle, and to seize Mary Geoise in one stroke.

"That works too." Harald nodded.

Since they are already preparing to rebel, going or not going to Mary Geoise is still rebelling; there is absolutely no need to give Im a chance to possess anyone.

With the Morning Star Corps' teleportation ability, as soon as Saint Saint Saiwen's order arrives, they can instantly cross distance limitations and descend upon Mary Geoise.

"I came this time..."

"... first to return the Nidhogg Form to its rightful owner, and second to take Dorry and Brogy to the Inazuma Realm, so we can make preparations in advance."

Harald did not refuse.

"Fine, no problem."

Though Dorry and Brogy are subjects of Elbaf, they are also captains of the First Division of the Morning Star Group; moreover, Saint Saint Saiwen is Elbaf's largest creditor.

There was no reason for Harald to refuse.

Besides, if the rebellion succeeds, Elbaf will surely welcome a bright future.

Even if it goes poorly, can it be worse than now?

After the disappearance of Rocks at God Valley, Harald went to Marineford to break off his own horns as atonement, led giant warriors to assist the Navy in eliminating pirates, and even did many dirty deeds for the World Government.

Yet what did he get in return?

Empty promises; the Five Elders drew one empty promise after another for him and Elbaf.

The crux is that they only showed him the painted promises, not even giving him bowls or chopsticks, clearly never intending for Elbaf to truly eat the painted promises.

Especially after learning the restrictions of the Deep Sea Contract, Harald had long wanted to raise the banner of revolt; now he has finally learned the exact time.

"Saint Saint Saiwen, Elbaf is ready."

"Whether we succeed or fail, I hope you will, in light of our friendship, look after Elbaf in the future."

After all, the World Government has ruled the seas for eight hundred years; even Harald felt uncertain in his heart, yet he had already made the resolve to die for Elbaf.

"Rest easy," Saint Saint Saiwen smiled.

"I never fight battles without confidence; if it weren't so, I would have overturned the table years ago."

"Let me tell you..."

When he heard that the friendly camp included not only Inazuma and Elbaf, but also the Four Emperors of the New World, the Revolutionary Army, Fish-Man Island, Alabasta, Skypiea...

Before Harald could even sigh with emotion, he heard Saint Saint Saiwen speak again.

"Even if the Five Elders issue an order, only a minority of the Navy will obey; the rest will most likely head to the Four Seas to hold the line."