On the island of Ohara in the West Sea:
By the seaside of Ohara, a giant was comfortably lying there, his face surrounded by an orange beard, wearing a cowboy hat, yet unable to hide his smiling mouth.
"Hehehe, Robin, what book are you reading today?"
Jaguar D. Saul habitually asked as he saw a little girl walking over.
"Today, I'm reading a book about the analysis of ancient scripts."
Robin replied happily. This was one of her happiest days in recent years because she had finally found a partner who was not afraid and could communicate with her as an equal.
"Hehehe, Robin, that's impressive! At such a young age, you can start analyzing such incredibly complex ancient scripts. I've only learned basic writing throughout my life."
Jaguar D. Saul generously praised her.
"Of course! Scholars all say I'm a genius! I'm the youngest doctor in Ohara!"
Robin said proudly.
Then, Robin habitually sat down next to Jaguar D. Saul and began to read quietly, while Jaguar D. Saul sat on the beach, gazing at the sea.
Robin thought these days would last forever, but ultimately, they did not last long.
"Hahaha, I've finally found evidence of these scholars betraying the World Government! Ohara, be destroyed under the fear of the World Government!"
Spandam, a formal member of CP9, led many CP9 trainees to Ohara to investigate the scholars. Now he had finally clarified the task assigned to him by the World Government.
He then took out a golden Den Den Mushi and pressed it. This was the Golden Den Den Mushi that could initiate a Buster Call. Once pressed, the Navy would deploy Buster Call warships to completely destroy the island where the Golden Den Den Mushi was located.
"Your destruction is the stepping stone to my promotion!!"
After pressing the Golden Den Den Mushi, Spandam eagerly awaited the arrival of the Buster Call because after completing this mission, he could rely on his past and present achievements to ascend to the position of CP9 commander, making all CP9 formal and trainee members obey his orders!
"Buster Call has been initiated! Hurry, prepare the warships, and set sail immediately!"
On the Navy's side, Admiral Sengoku had long received orders from the Gorosei. Buster Call-level warships and five vice admirals were already waiting at the Navy base near Ohara in the West Sea, ready to set off as soon as they received the Buster Call.
Now, a whole Buster Call-level warship and five Navy vice admirals had arrived at the Ohara sea area.
"Lock onto the target, Ohara Island! All units, fire! Destroy this evil island!!!"
As soon as these warships arrived, Vice Admiral Sakazuki immediately ordered the cannons to fire! "Wait, Sakazuki, shouldn't we first go ashore to see what exactly led to the Buster Call being issued to destroy this island? There are many innocent civilians living there!"
At that moment, another Vice Admiral, Kuzan, stepped forward to stop Sakazuki's order to fire!
"Kuzan, do you know what you're saying? The principle of the Navy's Buster Call is to destroy the island where the signal is located without needing to inquire about any reasons. The Buster Call itself is a destruction order from the Navy, and even Admiral Sengoku has no authority to stop it. Do you think that after investigating the reasons, the Buster Call will not continue?"
Sakazuki said sternly, looking at Kuzan.
"Yes, Kuzan, Sakazuki is right. The moment the Buster Call is issued, this island, including everyone on it, is within the scope of destruction. I know you can't bear it, so why don't you just stay in the cabin for a while? The Buster Call will end soon!"
Munis, who was also sent to participate in the Buster Call, spoke up.
This was a special arrangement by Admiral Sengoku to let those who had never participated in a Buster Call operation, like Munis and Kuzan, understand some of the darker and more brutal sides of the Navy, such as the current Buster Call.
"I'm going ashore to take a look!"
Seeing this, Kuzan, suppressing his urge to stop it, directly ran onto the island.
"Continue firing! Destroy this island!!"
Sakazuki said sternly! "Boom boom boom!!!"
As the Navy fleet opened fire, the sky was filled with cannonballs raining down on the island, turning the entire island into a hell of gunfire in an instant.
"Ah, what's happening? Where are these cannonballs coming from?"
"Run! Are pirates attacking us?"
"Help! I don't want to die!!"
In an instant, everyone on Ohara panicked and began to flee in terror. But no matter how they ran, the overwhelming cannon fire seemed to cover the entire island, making it impossible for them to escape the bombardment, ultimately leading to their deaths.
It could be said that Ohara was now a hell of gunfire in the eyes of these ordinary people. They had no place to hide and would inevitably die!
Kuzan walked on Ohara Island, watching these unarmed ordinary people perish under the cannon fire of the Buster Call warships. For the first time, he began to doubt whether the justice he upheld was truly correct.
These people had committed no crimes, they knew nothing, and they were not pirates, yet they were to die under the Navy's bombardment.
Did they have to die just because of the Navy's Buster Call? Could the Navy's Buster Call indiscriminately kill innocent people? But why did the Navy have a Buster Call that only knew destruction, one that even the Admiral could not stop?
Shouldn't the Navy uphold justice? Then what about this behavior? Is it really the Navy's justice? The deaths of the innocent people in Ohara were shaking his heart, and his once fiery sense of justice was gradually turning cold.
"Is that... Jaguar D. Saul?"
At that moment, Kuzan looked up in disappointment towards the sky and saw the massive figure by the sea, it was his old friend, the giant Vice Admiral Jaguar D. Saul.
"Saul, have you betrayed justice too?"
Kuzan accelerated and immediately caught up with Saul.
"Kuzan, I have not betrayed the justice in my heart; it is the Navy that has betrayed the justice in my heart!"
Seeing Kuzan appear here, Saul knew he could not escape. He placed Robin down on the ground and resolutely blocked Kuzan!
"Hehehe, Robin, run! I'll hold this guy off!"
"Robin, you must be strong. Even if you are alone now, one day you will meet your companions. The sea is vast and boundless; one day, there will definitely be friends to protect you. You will never be alone in this world. Don't look back, Robin. When you are in pain, remember what I taught you: somewhere in the sea, there are companions waiting for you. Go find them, Robin!"
Saul looked at Robin, using his last shout to send her off.
However, at that moment, Robin was terrified and cried continuously during her escape. When she turned back, she saw Saul's body gradually being frozen!
"Is this the person you are willing to protect with your life? Forget it, since you want her to escape, let her escape. This may be the only thing I can do for the people on this island. She will carry the hope of everyone in Ohara to live on!"
Kuzan watched Robin's fleeing figure and did not pursue her. He even blocked a few cannonballs that were about to land near her.
"Saul, the traitor of the Navy, deserves to die!"
On the warship, Sakazuki saw Saul being frozen because of Kuzan and sensed that Kuzan had not gone all out, merely freezing Saul.
Immediately, his fists turned into magma, and he intended to unleash a Magma Cannonball to completely kill Saul.
But Munis stepped in front of Sakazuki at that moment.
"What? Are you going to be soft-hearted like Kuzan?"
Looking at Munis blocking his way, Sakazuki's expression was extremely grim.
In his impression, Munis would not be as naive as Kuzan. Since joining the Navy, Munis had not acted like a Navy officer except when exterminating pirates.
Gambling, visiting red-light districts, and not properly reporting pirate goods were minor issues. The key was that he was very close to World Government officials, forming various alliances, yet he was incredibly strong.
"I won't stop you from killing others, but you cannot kill a giant. Even if he has betrayed the Navy, you cannot kill him, as he represents the entire Elbaf!"
"If he dies at your hands, the relationship between Elbaf and the Navy may break down, and you won't be able to bear that responsibility."
Munis said calmly.
"Hmph!"
Upon hearing this, Sakazuki retracted his magma.
Just as Munis said, giants could die at anyone's hands, but they absolutely could not die at the hands of the Navy. No matter the reason, it could lead to the Navy losing the friendship of the giants.
So even if Saul had betrayed the Navy, the most the Navy could do was capture him and let Elbaf come to take him away; they could not kill him directly! (End of Chapter)