Taoist priest, who is so popular in One Piece

"Oh?"

After hearing what Luffy said, Bai Ye couldn't help but become interested.

He didn't expect Luffy to say such profound words.

Luffy seemed to be lost in memory at this time, and spoke slowly:

"Shanks is my benefactor. He saved my life in Windmill Village."

"I promised him that one day I would find a better partner than him to go out to sea and become the Pirate King."

"But, in fact, I have been living like Shanks all this time."

Luffy sighed and put the straw hat aside.

"Actually, I admire Shanks very much and envy everything about him."

"I envy him for being free, for being able to drink and eat meat, for having so many great friends, and for Uta..."

"Anyway, in my heart, a life like Shanks' is what I want."

Bai Ye listened quietly to Luffy's words and didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Many people say that Luffy has been very naive all the way, as if he was possessed by a fruit, like a tool without any values ​​of his own.

But they all ignored the historical context and Luffy's age.

Doflamingo had a miserable childhood and became a pervert who wanted to destroy the world.

Law's hometown was persecuted by the World Government, which led him to become a pirate when he grew up.

No one's character comes from nowhere.

Even the Celestial Dragons, who are full of evil in the eyes of others, are perfectly normal in their own eyes.

For children, imitating adults is an innate nature, especially adults who they feel are powerful.

And the things imitated never have only advantages.

How many people can say with confidence that there is not a trace of their parents in them?

They have lived with such people since childhood, which has shaped their future lives. This is something that is difficult to change in a lifetime.

What's more, it was someone like Shanks who saved his life.

Bai Ye sometimes feels that some people are too harsh on the protagonist and cannot tolerate even the slightest stain on him. He thinks that after traveling for so long, he still cannot see the evil of pirates.

But even though Sengoku worked in the navy until his hair turned gray, he still had to endure the Celestial Dragons engaging in the slave trade under his nose.

Akainu is over fifty years old, but he still doesn't care about the lives of his subordinates and ignores the lives of civilians.

That's what people are like, isn't it?

It is precisely because humans are imperfect creatures that those beautiful virtues shine with great brilliance.

"I have always felt that everyone should be as free and as happy as Shanks."

“But now I realize that this is not the case.”

Luffy's voice continued to sound, and he also looked at the Nirvana Adventure Group not far away.

In his observation Haki that listens to the voices of all things, he can see that deep in the hearts of those who laugh heartily, there is pain that is unbearable to feel.

"Shanks also said that if you start, you must be prepared to sacrifice your life."

"I have always believed that fighting means giving everything and risking everything you have."

Luffy's vision zoomed out, and he seemed to be watching the fight on the three islands.

In his perception, the battle between those people was completely different from what he had imagined.

Regret, pain, madness...

There were too many different emotions mixed together, making Luffy's head feel a little uncomfortable.

It's not like he hasn't experienced bloodier battlefields, such as Marinford.

But at that time, whether it was the navy or the pirates, they all remained firm in their beliefs, which was different from today.

"When we were in Magic Valley Town, I said that I didn't want to get involved in Ace's battles because I think everyone is responsible for all their actions, including battles."

"But..."

Luffy looked at Bai Ye, his eyes showing a trace of confusion: "Why don't I think so now?"

Looking at Luffy, Bai Ye also had a hint of surprise in his eyes.

He found that he had never felt so unfamiliar with Luffy in front of him.

No, it can’t be said to be unfamiliar, but it is different from the comics I have seen before.

The Luffy in front of him is more three-dimensional and makes Bai Ye feel closer to him.

They were so close that Bai Ye couldn't help but reach out his hand.

[Golden Light Curse: Vice Captain's Sanction! ]

With a bang, Bai Ye gently patted Luffy on the back of the head.

"Isn't this a matter of course? Idiot."

"How can this world be so simple?"

Bai Ye's slap was not heavy, but it made Luffy a little confused.

"Even if the Spark and the World Government share the world equally now, such a sea is undoubtedly an absolute chaos."

“In troubled times, not everyone can live as they wish, and not everyone is qualified to talk about justice and freedom.”

Bai Ye looked at Luffy and said with a smile:

"You, you have gained some self-awareness as a strong man."

"Eh?"

Even though Luffy and Byakuya have a good relationship, there are times when they still can't understand what the other person is saying.

"Why do you think the navy is just? Why can the World Government allow everyone on this ocean to live according to their own ideas?"

"Because the World Government is strong enough."

"The weak survive, the strong take control."

“Only the strong have the right to define what is just, and only the strong have the right to interfere in other people’s lives.”

“Unless you stay away from the world, once you step into society, you are destined to live according to the rules of the strong.”

"In such a world, freedom is not something that all people are born with, but rather -"

“Given by others.”

Bai Ye finally got the chance to show off, and he made good use of it.

It's been so long, he feels like he hasn't [fooled] anyone else in a long time.

Although Luffy looked like "I don't understand, but I'm shocked", Bai Ye was at least happy.

In the end, Byakuya resorted to his usual methods to deal with Luffy.

He opened his big hand and rubbed Luffy's head angrily:

"Do you still expect to come up with some profound philosophy of life with this brain of yours?"

"If you can't figure it out, then forget about it. Just do what you want to do!"

"With great power comes great responsibility, you idiot~~~"

Just as Bai Ye was rubbing the dog's head angrily, his companion's voice sounded behind him:

"That's enough for you guys, everyone is waiting." Nami said with her hands on her hips.

"Haha, it's rare to see Luffy like this. I want to listen to him for a while longer." Robin covered her mouth and chuckled.

Usopp: "Hehe, it looks like the Sniper King is going to make a comeback."

"Hey Bai Ye, if your method doesn't work, why don't you let me chop it a few times and try it." Zoro drew out his sword, eager to try.

Chopper, Merry, Franky and others also spoke up.

It seemed that they had noticed the conversation between the two a long time ago, and even understood Luffy's intentions.

"In this case..."

Listening to his companions' voices, Luffy was finally no longer confused.

He stood up and put his straw hat back on his head.

"Then let us begin."

"Let's put an end to this boring battle once and for all!"

"Oh!!!"