General Lanlin of One Piece

Chapter 72 Sincere Invitation

"I know that just as there are vicious and corrupt generals in the righteous navy, there are also some pirates who go to sea to pursue the simple dreams in their hearts."

Rorschach nodded slightly.

"But, Luo, how can those civilians living at the lowest level distinguish between good pirates like you and bad pirates like Miguel Jones?"

"When ordinary people in any place hear that pirates are approaching the shore, their first feeling is definitely panic and fear. Only afterwards can we understand a little bit about you."

"And some children who have no self-awareness just heard about the adventures of some pirates when they were young, and when they grew up, they blindly went to sea and became pirates."

"Luo, if there are people who admire you among those children, can you guarantee that after they go to sea, they will stick to their hearts like you and become basic good pirates?"

"Whether it is intentional or not, the existence of pirates is bringing panic to the world."

Rorschach looked at Luo and Hawkins seriously.

"I see that you two, Mr. Hawkins and Luo, are not bad in nature. We have fought side by side. Why not join the Navy and let us change the world together."

The tavern suddenly fell silent and fell into a long silence.

Seeing that Hawkins and Luo remained silent, Rorschach had a look of disappointment on his face.

Since he chose to become a marine, he was destined to be on the opposite side of the pirates in the future.

As a time traveler, he once looked at this colorful world from God's perspective.

I also deeply like the many flesh-and-blood characters in this world.

But now that we are in it, we must stand our ground.

Thirteen years of local life have given him a sense of belonging to the world, and because of his own personal experience, he wants to change the world even more.

Therefore, Rorschach did not want to kill some pirates who were kind and lawful and had not done any bad things.

Upholding justice cannot be done by oneself alone. It requires thousands of like-minded people to join in.

If Hawkins and Luo don't agree to join the navy, Rorschach will not give up his persistence. He will persuade Luo to give up being a pirate and become an adventurer or bounty hunter.

The Lubnilu Kingdom has a formal Adventurer Association.

Rolando 400 years ago was a great adventurer.

If the other party insists on becoming a pirate, then Rorschach can only choose to become an enemy...

And this is not what he wants to see.

Hawkins and Luo could also hear the seriousness and sincerity in Rorschach's words.

He knew that the other party really wanted to invite him to join the navy.

but……

When Luo thought of Doflamingo's disgusting face, the hesitation in his heart disappeared little by little.

Moreover, the most important thing is that the tragedy that happened in Freifans Kingdom and the way the World Government handled it really chilled him.

Although his parents and sister died under the invasion of enemy countries.

However, the World Government, which had gained huge benefits from the platinum-lead mine, did not actively intervene to quell the war.

Instead, he sat back and watched the destruction of the Freifans Kingdom and completely blocked the news.

Hawkins always has that expressionless face.

He also seems to have some past events that he doesn't want to mention.

However, after Rorschach finished his words of invitation, Hawkins spoke before Rorschach.

"Rorschach."

He looked at Rorschach, at this young man who was much younger than him, and thought of his experience in King Prince City that day.

It is impossible to say that there is no fluctuation in my heart.

In particular, Hawkins was deeply impressed by the fat tavern owner and his son Jimmy.

That day, Hawkins saw with his own eyes little Jimmy sitting paralyzed in a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, watching his father's head explode, splattering blood on his face.

How desperate must it be for that young man?

And the words of the young man in front of me still touch me a little when I think about it now.

However, I am not yet ready to choose the direction of my life.

He came to the Prince Kingdom just to obtain the straw fruit.

So, Hawkins looked at Rorschach who looked expectant and said:
"I haven't decided to join the navy yet, but I know your determination to uphold justice. Rorschach, I believe that you will become a powerful naval warrior in the future. I don't want to be your enemy if necessary. So. , although I won’t join the navy camp for the time being, but I won’t become a pirate either.”

Hearing this, although Luo Xia was a little disappointed, he still smiled. "Mr. Hawkins, that's great. Leave your contact information. If you want to join the Navy, please contact me."

Hawkins nodded, took out a tarot card and handed it over.

Rorschach took a look and saw that it was a justice card.

Drake took out a pencil from his chest and asked Rorschach to write down his phone bug contact number.

After Rorschach finished writing, he held the tarot card in both hands and handed it back to Hawkins, then raised the wine glass in his hand.

"Then I wish Mr. Hawkins a safe journey."

"cheers."

Everyone raised their wine glasses.

Luo silently drank the wine in his glass. Just as he made up his mind to reject Luo Xia, he heard the wooden door of the tavern being pushed open.

Then a man as thin as a bamboo pole walked in from the door yawning and walked straight towards this side.

Seeing the coming person, Bebo and the other three were so frightened that they quickly shrank behind Luo.

Drake, Peacock and Rorschach all stood up quickly.

"Uncle Kuzan."

"General Aokiji."

Hawkins remained expressionless and Rowe remained silent.

"Don't be nervous, do you mind if I come over for a drink?"

Kuzan waved his hand and while talking, he pulled out a chair and sat down.

He sat next to Peacock, who smiled and poured him a glass of wine.

"Thank you."

Kuzan thanked him, picked up the glass and drank it in one gulp, then closed his eyes and thought about it, and then sighed, "Good wine."

After saying that, Kuzan looked at Rorschach and the others sitting opposite with interest.

"By the way, what are you talking about? Can you tell me about it? I'm also very interested."

Kuzan said while looking at Rorschach with a hidden look.

Luo Xia touched her nose and understood, and quickly told her that she wanted to invite Luo to join the navy.

When Kuzan heard this, he immediately raised his hand and touched his chin, looked at Luo and Bebo who were trembling behind him, and said to himself:
"Our navy has always been at loggerheads with pirates. Once discovered, they will definitely be killed or arrested."

Luo's cheeks twitched, and the three Bebos behind him were so frightened that their faces turned pale and their bodies collapsed.

"but……"

Kuzan changed the subject, causing Bebo and the other three people who were in panic to prick up their ears involuntarily.

"There is no precedent for pirates joining the navy."

He looked at Luo, "If a pirate like Brother Luo who has never made any big mistakes can join the navy, then I can be more generous and help you report to the Warring States Marshal so that he can be accommodating."

Then, his voice suddenly turned cold, as if the surrounding air was about to freeze into ice.

"But if you guys insist on continuing to be pirates, then I can only do what a just navy should do..."

His right hand was spread out with the palm facing upward, and wisps of white freezing air emerged, solidifying into several frozen figures.

"Arrest all pirates."

"Ship...Captain, please promise him! It's going to be frozen! I don't want to become a polar bear!" Bebo screamed softly.

"Who said that being frozen will turn into a polar bear, you idiot!" Pekin patted its bear head, and then trembled with his arms crossed, "But I really don't want to turn into an ice sculpture, Captain~"

Luo remained silent.

Suddenly, Luo Xia put her mouth to his ear and said in a small voice: "Luo, Mr. Luo Xindi is also a navy, and he is also the adopted son of the current navy marshal. I know you have a lot of grudges in your heart, but, I want to ask you to trust me and trust the Navy. If we fail you in the future, you can always leave."

Luo's body trembled, and the struggle on his face finally began to disintegrate.

"Then I'll trust you once, Rorschach."

Rorschach breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and stretched out his hand.

"Well, welcome to the Navy."

(End of this chapter)