One Piece: How Can I Become King Of The Pirate If You Don’t Work Hard?

"What we worship is the banner of justice, the slogan of justice, and the concept of justice, but what really needs us are the living people… Who lives under the banner of justice!"

"The justice of the Marines is not the justice of not killing, nor the justice of ruling the world, nor the justice of burning, laziness, or absoluteness that carries a strong personal will."

"It should represent the justice of all people's will, the justice of humankind."

"Justice for humankind…?"

Smoker muttered to himself, still revealing a hint of confusion in his eyes.

Zephyr patted his shoulder and said: "Let's go."

"Let's take another look at the real side of this world."

After speaking, the master and the student walked side by side toward Red Dragon Street. 

Fujitora had already been sitting on the street waiting for them, and he led the two of them slowly into Red Dragon Street.

Countless pirates passing by greeted Zephyr enthusiastically as if they had already regarded him as their own.

Even Smoker, who had been here before, was not recognized by the pirates present because he changed into civilian clothes.

Zephyr responded one by one, and the smile on his face could not be suppressed no matter what.

"Brother, would you like a drink?"

A figure sounded behind Zephyr.

Everyone turned their heads.

Then they saw the pirate with a turban who was telling stories in the bar before, winking at Zephyr, looking very familiar.

"Forget it!"

"My old bones can't stand your torture."

Zephyr waved his hand to refuse with a bitter smile on his face.

"You are happy now."

The pirate with a turban curled his lips, looking a little bored for a moment.

Ever since he learned that Zephyr had a similar experience to himself, his wife and children were killed by a group of pirates, and he was captured and had to board the ship.

The two men with similar experiences quickly became familiar with each other and were already on the verge of becoming close friends.

Seeing this, Zephyr explained: "I have to go to the back hills to help them open up the wasteland. If I don't act quickly, I'm afraid I won't be able to catch up with the next wheat season."

"Then you go ahead and do your work. I'll come find you in the evening."

Zephyr nodded, then skillfully found some farm tools from the side and brought Smoker and others to the back mountain of Raven Harbor.

Behind Red Dragon Street is a whole piece of wasteland. When Gaza was given the territory, this piece was also included.

Most of the pirates who stay here to retire are restless. Some have built small boats and fish in the nearby waters, while others have set their sights on these wastelands.

Everyone worked together to reclaim the land and planted flowers, fruits, and wheat.

At this moment, many new sprouts have sprouted among the cultivated fields, and when the sunlight shines on them, they reflect the glory of new life.

After greeting the busy pirates around him, Zephyr picked up a hoe, walked into a half-cultivated wasteland, and started working.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Accompanied by the hoe falling again and again, Zephyr's heart gradually calmed down.

"Teacher… You…"

Smoker had been confused since he entered Red Dragon Street and only reacted now.

He looked at Zephyr and then at the pirates active in the surrounding area.

For a moment, he felt that the scene before him was somewhat unreal.

Only those who knew Zephyr's past knew how deep this man's hatred for pirates was.

His wife and children died in the revenge of pirates.

He was in his sixties and went out to sea with a ship of interns. 

They were attacked by pirates. Not only did he lose an arm, but he also watched most of the students on the ship being killed by the pirate.

The only two people who survived are Ain and Binz, who are now following Zephyr closely.

That's why, if someone were to ask who among the top marine officers has the lowest tolerance for pirates besides Akainu, it would be Zephyr in front of him.

But now… What does he see?

Zephyr, who hates pirates so much, actually lives in peace with a group of pirates?

Even the aura between them… It's just… Just like they are just friends?!

"What happened?"

Zephyr did not answer Smoker's words but threw a Hoe at him and then pointed to the land beside him; his meaning was obvious.

Although Smoker was somewhat reluctant, at this moment, he was only concerned about Zephyr's sudden change, fearing that he might have some psychological problems. 

He had no choice but to bite the bullet, roll up his trousers, walk into the field, and cultivate the wasteland in front of him with Zephyr.

The master and his student worked together and reclaimed the land much faster than expected. In just one afternoon, they had reclaimed most of the wasteland, which amazed the pirates around them.

Only Smoker turned to look at Zephyr from time to time, his eyes full of confusion and uneasiness.

He was now becoming more and more curious about what had caused such a sudden and drastic change in Zephyr's attitude toward pirates.

"Teacher…"

"Do you know what a pirate is?"

Zephyr suddenly asked, and without waiting for Smoker to reply, he continued: "Even if you know something, your attention should be on those people who have been offered a bounty."

Smoker was indifferent because what Zephyr said was indeed the truth, and almost everyone in the Marines thought so.

"But how many of those people are really pirates?"

"I'm afraid it's less than one in a thousand. The real majority are the pirates standing around you and me right now."

"They may have their own shortcomings, their own little thoughts, and even commit unforgivable sins. Even now, I think they should be judged."

"But I have been catching pirates for decades, and only now have I discovered what a real pirate is."

Zephyr paused, stood up, rubbed his waist, then bent down and continued: "I won't tell you the answer. During this time, you just stay with me and find it yourself."

"Tell me your answer when the warship arrives."

"This is my last lesson for you."

"Smoker, I see the future of the Marines in you."

Smoker was slightly stunned and suddenly felt something extra on his shoulder.

He glanced around and saw only the obvious smiles on the faces of the pirates. They were simple and honest, just like the civilians he had rescued before.

But these people are clearly pirates!

Pirates who kill and plunder on the sea!

The moment he thought of this, Smoker's heart was filled with more and more doubts.

The words that Gawain had said before reappeared before his eyes.

So much so that he subconsciously asked: "Does White Knight Gawain know the answer?"

"Of course, he knows."

Zephyr showed a self-deprecating smile on his face: "A pirate's understanding of justice is actually deeper than that of the Marines who bear the responsibility of justice. This is really the biggest joke I have ever heard in my life."

"Hahahaha!"

In the fields, Zephyr's laughter became louder and louder, attracting the attention of everyone around him.

Although everyone didn't know why he was laughing, a smile subconsciously appeared on their faces.

A few days later.

Smoker calmed down and followed Zephyr, witnessing with him the various lives of the White Knight Pirate in the Red Dragon street of Raven Harbor.

For the first time, he experienced the lives of most pirates, their joys, sorrows, anger, and their beliefs.

He reclaimed the wasteland with Zephyr, planted wheat with him, drank with others in the bar, and listened to the stories of pirates and their past experiences.

While also listening to what kind of image the Marines have in the minds of pirates.

The master and student even walked into other areas of Raven Harbor to listen to witnesses, stories of civilians, and the Marines from the perspective of civilians.

Smoker even saw with his own eyes that the wheat he had planted had sprouted, full of life.

As time passed, Smoker gradually understood everything in front of him, and he found his own justice.

Inexplicably, he felt a little sorry for Gawain in his heart, and as time passed, this regret became heavier.

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