Roert's speech was powerful and inspiring.
Not only was little Luffy shaken, but it also ignited something deep within all the Marines of the original world.
"(Original) Sengoku: I have to admit, what Robert said makes sense. The comrades beside you on the battlefield are your most trusted partners."
"(Original) Garp: Sengoku, doesn't this remind you of the old days? Haha, even though I hate you, I would still entrust my back to you without hesitation."
"(Original) Sengoku: Yeah… Back then, you, me, and Tsuru fought side by side, always relying on each other. But I'm afraid the new generation doesn't have that kind of trust anymore. Sigh.JPG"
"(Original) Akainu: I don't trust anyone with my back, especially not a lazy bum like Kizaru. Disdain.JPG"
"(Original) Kizaru: Eh? I was thinking the same thing about you. You're the last person I'd trust! If I ever got captured, I know you'd kill me without a second thought. Pout.JPG"
"(Original) Aokiji: Why should I rely on anyone else? I'd rather work alone. Yawn.JPG"
The conversation between the three Admirals made Sengoku from the original world sigh deeply.
Just as he had feared, the new generation of Marines lacked the deep trust and camaraderie of the past.
Especially Akainu and Kizaru.
They were once the twin stars of Marine, hailed as prodigies during recruitment. But somewhere along the way, everything changed.
Now, they could barely stand each other.
What exactly had happened between them?
Why had Kizaru gone from motivated to lazy?
Why had Akainu become so extreme?
Sengoku had no answers.
The Marine was now too large to change course easily. All he could do was continue moving forward, even if he knew something was wrong.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the other world was completely different.
"(Current) Akainu: As expected of Commissar Robert, ideological education must start from childhood. Otherwise, we'll end up as extreme as I used to be, right, Borsalino?"
"(Current) Kizaru: That's true… But I was also too lazy back then, and I almost strayed off the path. Anyway, we should both reflect on ourselves. Recently, we haven't been in sync. Remember when we fought the Golden Lion last month? You burned a hole in my cape."
"(Current) Akainu: Haha, sorry about that. I forgot you were behind me. I thought it was Aokiji. He doesn't mind getting burned, so I let loose a little too much."
"(Current) Aokiji: Hey, hey, hey! So, if it was me, you wouldn't hold back?! I know you two always work together, but don't leave me out! Every time we fight, you two charge in while I'm left to flank from behind alone."
"(Current) Kizaru: Eh? Really? Hahaha! Next time, we'll switch it up. You go in first, and we'll handle the flank!"
"(Current) Aokiji: Pfft, just don't leave me alone every time! The issue isn't who flanks, it's that you two always leave me out! Vomiting blood.JPG"
"(Current) Akainu: Hmm… Then why don't all three of us just charge in together? Idea suddenly occurred to me.JPG"
"(Current) Aokiji: As long as you two stop excluding me, I'm fine with anything."
Sengoku from the original world was stunned.
What was happening?
Was he dreaming?
Had he just witnessed something impossible?
Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji were actually… getting along?!
Were they joking?!
Since when were Akainu and Kizaru inseparable partners?
Since when did they fight back-to-back?
Did they actually trust each other with their lives?
This had to be a prank.
Sengoku could not believe his eyes.
The Akainu and Kizaru he knew barely tolerated each other.
But here, in another world, they were behaving like best friends.
And what's more, Akainu was admitting he used to be extreme?
Since when did Akainu reflect on his past?
And Kizaru?
He actually admitted he used to be lazy?
This was completely beyond Sengoku's understanding.
Meanwhile, the original world's Akainu was absolutely livid.
"(Original) Akainu: Are you kidding me, other-world me? You actually trust Kizaru? Have you burned your brain with magma?!"
"(Current) Kizaru: Hey, hey, hey, watch your mouth. If you keep badmouthing my partner, don't blame me for being rude to you."
"(Original) Kizaru: Eh? Did I hear that right? Shocked.JPG You're actually standing up for Akainu?"
"(Current) Akainu: If you mess with Borsalino, you mess with me. If you mess with me, you mess with Borsalino. Warning.JPG"
Sengoku from the original world had completely shut down.
He wanted to say something, but… there were no words.
His brain had stopped functioning.
Kizaru, the laziest man in the Marine, was actually defending Akainu?
Akainu, the most extreme and ruthless Marine, was protecting Kizaru?
This wasn't just different from his world.
This was the complete opposite of everything he knew.
Sengoku couldn't understand.
In his world, he wanted nothing more than for these two to stay away from each other.
But in the other world, they were best friends.
How?!
Why?!
Sengoku had always believed that Marine doctrine shaped its soldiers.
But now, he wasn't so sure.
Was it possible that one person could influence the entire Marine?
Could Robert's presence alone have changed everything?
Sengoku needed answers.
In his mind Sengoku: What exactly did the three Admirals in the other world experience…?"
End of the Chapter.
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