Chapter 368: People Are Just So Contradictory

Many years ago, after deep reflection and with the intention of gilding his beloved son, Sengoku sent Corazon to infiltrate the Morning Star Crew.

This was because, at that time, Mihawk was relatively restrained and had never slaughtered Marines on a large scale like other Great Pirates.

But the subsequent development of the situation far exceeded Sengoku's control.

The Battle of Marineford not only destroyed the Marine Headquarters; the Marines were nearly decimated by Mihawk, and Corazon even executed several Celestial Dragons during the war.

Just as Sengoku thought Corazon could never return to the Marines in his lifetime,

the situation took a dramatic turn.

Mihawk became a Celestial Dragon of the World Nobles, then went to the Marine Temporary Headquarters to cancel the bounties of the entire Morning Star Crew.

And Corazon, having infiltrated the Morning Star Crew for many years, repeatedly risked his life to transmit countless crucial intelligence reports.

Such as the fact that Blackbeard is the son of Rocks.

Sengoku recorded all these vital pieces of intelligence in his files and carefully safeguarded them, hoping to use them to mitigate Corazon's crimes in the future.

However, a few days ago,

Sengoku, Zephyr, and Tsuru unexpectedly reached a shocking conclusion: Saint Mihawk might be preparing to rebel.

If Saint Mihawk's rebellion succeeds, his act of sending Corazon to infiltrate the Morning Star Crew back then can be called a masterstroke.

Although with his father, the Fleet Admiral, in place, Corazon's career would also have soared if he stayed in the Marines, rising at most to the rank of Marine Vice Admiral.

Moreover, people would have spoken ill of him.

But if Corazon follows Saint Mihawk and the rebellion succeeds, he will immediately become a founding father.

The scope and future prospects of the two are immediately clear.

Precisely for this reason, whether Corazon lied just now or not, it is a tremendous good thing in Sengoku's eyes.

If he did not lie, it means Saint Mihawk has not yet made preparations for rebellion, and the balance on the seas will not be broken in the short term.

If he lied, it proves Corazon is highly valued by Saint Mihawk; becoming a founding father is absolutely inevitable.

Moreover, regardless of whether Saint Mihawk succeeds or fails, with those key intelligence reports transmitted by Corazon, at least his life can be saved.

Having figured all this out, Sengoku's mind cleared up instantly.

If the World Government wins, his son's life is safe.

If the World Government loses, his son becomes a founding father.

After arriving at Tsuru's office, Sengoku propped up one leg and waited leisurely for Garp and Zephyr to arrive.

"Little Tsuru, the weather is really nice today."

Tsuru put down the documents in her hand.

"It's just that you're in a good mood, it seems you've received some good news."

"Heh." Sengoku's lips curled up slightly: "Allow me to keep you in suspense for a moment; I'll tell you when Garp and the others arrive."

Not long after, Zephyr's voice arrived before his person.

"What on earth is Sengoku doing? I just got to the training camp, and now he's calling us to Little Tsuru's place again."

"Who knows?" Garp's voice rang out.

The two pushed the door open and immediately saw Sengoku lounging with his leg propped up, struggling to suppress his upturned corners of the mouth.

"What has you so happy?"

Sengoku deliberately lowered his voice.

"I asked Xiao Mi Guo; the Morning Star Crew has no major plans recently. In fact, the reason Saint Mihawk visited Alabasta was because the Five Elders urged him."

"I guess the Five Elders hope to use Saint Mihawk's journey to intimidate the member nations along the route."

Hearing this, Tsuru said thoughtfully.

"No wonder, right after the news of Saint Mihawk's visit was released, an order was immediately issued to cut Marine military spending."

"The Five Elders... have such beautiful dreams."

Although Tsuru was unwilling to admit it, she could not deny it: in a sense, the Morning Star Crew's deterrent power over the member nations is far stronger than that of the Marines.

The Marines at least have bottom lines and principles.

And the Morning Star Crew is essentially a pirate crew more terrifying than the Yonko, even if all its members are called High Pirates.

But High Pirates are still pirates.

"Pity, the Five Elders will probably never figure out that Saint Mihawk actually has his own plans."

Zephyr took up the conversation: "That is to say, no war will break out in the short term?"

"That's right." Sengoku nodded.

"After all, the World Government has ruled the seas for eight hundred years; its foundation is unfathomable. Even the scale of the Marines finds it difficult to shake it, let alone the single nation of Inazuma."

After confirming this, Zephyr breathed a sigh of relief.

Corazon was watched growing up by Zephyr and the others; his loyalty to the Marines is certainly no problem, and the news he transmitted is likely true.

In short, Saint Mihawk has not yet made preparations.

Although Zephyr inwardly longed for the World Government to be overthrown sooner, the moment war truly breaks out, the civilians are always the first to suffer.

He hates the corruption of the World Government, yet he cannot bear to see the entire sea swept by the flames of war.

Sometimes, people are just so contradictory.

Wanting to end the chaotic age, yet unable to bear the suffering of living beings.

Compared to the three old comrades' relaxation, Garp, while picking his nose on the surface, had already realized in his heart: Mihawk is likely to rise up soon.

This is because Mihawk has always acted this way.

Always taking others by surprise.

Just as Garp could never have imagined before: Mihawk would destroy Marineford, would become a Celestial Dragon, and would choose to rebel.

The news transmitted by Corazon is probably fake... That young man has likely completely given his heart to the Morning Star Crew.

It was equivalent to Sengoku personally sending his own son away.

Garp couldn't help but recall again—

His son Dragon and Sengoku's son Donquixote Rosinante, along with Kaido's daughter, Charlotte Lingling's children, and Whitebeard's daughter, were all over at Saint Saint Saiwen's side...

This guy's charm is just too great!

However, with the foundations of Dragon and the Revolutionary Army, even with him and Borsalino providing support within the Marines, could they truly overthrow the World Government?

The thing Rocks never managed to accomplish back then.

Could Saint Saint Saiwen achieve it?

Or perhaps, besides Dragon and the Revolutionary Army, did Saint Saint Saiwen prepare other surprises for the World Government?

Garp's mind was filled with a thousand thoughts, frantically pondering which faction would be willing to join the camp to overthrow the World Government.

Fish-Man Island? Alabasta?

Or the Giant Kingdom of Elbaf?

Or perhaps the Whitebeard Pirates, who had an extremely good relationship with Saint Saint Saiwen?

Seeing that the three old comrades remained silent, Sengoku clapped his hands to break the silence.

"Let's go to the Marines' small cafeteria; I'll treat."

The Grand Line, Whole Cake Island.

The Revolutionary Army's headquarters.

Upon learning that Saint Saint Saiwen planned to rise up in seven months, Dragon's forehead suddenly broke out in a cold sweat; for a moment, he couldn't tell whether his heart was filled with excitement and joy or deep worry.

"Mr., can we really succeed?"

Relying on the massive military funds provided by Saint Saint Saiwen, the Revolutionary Army had long since become a different force, growing stronger step by step.

Even though their confidence grew day by day.

Yet compared to the World Government, which commands the Marines, the CP organizations, and Impel Down, ruling the seas for eight hundred years, their current strength still made it difficult to confront this behemoth head-on.

Even with the support of external allies, Dragon still dared not assert that seven months from now would be the right moment for the final battle.

It would be better to continue lying low and developing for a few more years; by then, they could overthrow the World Government in one stroke.

"Mr., why not wait a bit longer?"