Chapter 635

"Yes, everyone has their own weaknesses and shortcomings, but as long as we work hard to cultivate, we can keep becoming stronger," Locke said with a smile.

"You pirates are always a group of unreasonable guys," Smoker said with dissatisfaction, even though he had lost.

"Hehe, we will always stick to our beliefs and philosophies and will not be shaken by anyone." Locke responded.

"Locke, I heard you talked to the captain of that Red-Haired Pirate crew?"

Smoker suddenly asked, piquing Locke's interest, "Are you referring to Shanks?"

"That's right, it's him. I heard he once had a negotiation with a Navy Admiral that was like a completely different person, do you know about this?"

"Of course I do, that is a very classic story," Locke recalled the scene at the time, also sighing at the mystery and charm of that legendary pirate.

"Then how do you think Shanks managed to do it? I've always felt that pirate was very amazing."

"Shanks is indeed very amazing; he is a genius navigator and fighter, and his negotiation ability is also very strong. In that negotiation, he cleverly used his wisdom and negotiation skills, finally making the Navy Admiral tacitly approve of his request."

"Oh? Then how exactly was it done?"

"Actually, it's very simple; he utilized the Navy Admiral's vanity and interest-driven nature, making the other party feel they had gained some benefits, and then used his own prestige and reputation to make the other party give up their original thoughts."

"Wow, that's truly amazing," Smoker exclaimed, "But I feel this kind of thing is not a good thing for the Navy."

"That is indeed the case, but what Shanks did was not just for his own interests, but more to protect those vulnerable groups and free maritime trade. He is a true pirate, with his own beliefs and philosophies, and his own pursuits."

"You're right, although I am a soldier of the Navy, I also believe that everyone should have their own beliefs and philosophies."

"Yes, this is also the belief of our pirate crew; we are not just for ourselves, but to protect those who are exploited and oppressed..."

"Sounds very remarkable, I admire you," Smoker said, "Although we are enemies now, I feel we should also be able to have a better way of getting along."

"Hmm, I think so too. Although we are enemies on the sea, in other aspects, we can also cooperate and communicate," Locke nodded, "After all, we are both pursuing our own beliefs and philosophies, just existing with different viewpoints and positions on this issue."

"That's right, we can respect each other's viewpoints and positions, and learn and communicate with each other," Smoker also expressed agreement.

The two of them continued to chat for a long time, talking about the relationship between pirates and the Navy, the balance of freedom and justice, and their respective beliefs and pursuits. Although the camps they represented were different, they had many commonalities in their thinking.

Finally, they shook hands, expressing mutual respect and friendliness. Although this conversation was short, for Locke and Smoker, it was a rare spiritual exchange and inspiration.