At the moment when no one had yet reacted, Ezekiel continued speaking:
Thus, the Law of Alabasta does not recognize him as a pirate. In this country, we have our own rules, our own perceptions, and our own judgments regarding pirate standards!
The 50-million-strong audience was stunned.
Rayleigh himself was shocked. He hadn't expected Ezekiel to speak about him now. As a pirate, he never killed an innocent person and even helped countless civilians because he was with Roger's crew. Venturing out to sea with dreams and witnessing the oppression of people by the World Government, he helped those people, and thus he was considered a pirate.
But today, this King declared in front of hundreds of millions of people worldwide that he, Rayleigh, was not a pirate!
He, the right hand of the Pirate King, not a pirate?
What kind of tricks are these?
Utterly absurd!
The Five Elders, who were coldly watching this scene, angrily stated:
Those who break the rules disrupt the peace. Peacebreakers are a threat. A threat is evil.
No one has truly risen against the World Government for 800 years, Roger couldn't, the Four Emperors can't, and he won't be able to either!
Ezekiel Nefertari!
Several people gritted their teeth and uttered his name, wishing to immediately remove him from the throne and then drown him in the sea.
But Issho and Zephyr were smiling.
All the hesitations and doubts they constantly felt in their hearts were answered by Ezekiel's explanation.
Zephyr spread Justice across the sea, but his family was killed by pirates. So, was he wrong about the pirates? It turns out the world isn't so simple!
For the first time, Ezekiel posed such a shocking question to the world.
Who is the real pirate?
It's a serious question.
Almost everyone was engrossed in contemplating Ezekiel's words, especially those who are currently at sea, either aiming for fame or forced to venture into the sea. Are they really pirates?
Regardless of how the World Government enforces Justice, innocent people, as defined by the Law of Alabasta, will always be considered innocent here.
The term "Law of Alabasta" became popular on the Forum, and countless people were asking what exactly the Law of Alabasta means by "piracy." The great book of Alabasta's laws was uploaded to the Forum, and for a time, people studied and evaluated it.
Rayleigh's life made headlines both in the news and on the Forum, and one question was raised everywhere:
"So, Rayleigh isn't a pirate?"
"It turns out Rayleigh is such an amazing person."
"Why don't the news stories I saw in the past look like these?"
"How much has the World Government been hiding!"
"I've spent more than forty years at sea, and now someone tells me I'm not a pirate?" - A free man.
"The so-called Right Hand of the Pirate King, the legendary pirate Rayleigh, turned out to be a wanted criminal just because he opposed the World Government and the cruelty of the World Nobility. This is ridiculous Justice!"
...
Edward Newgate, Whitebeard, was drinking wine when Marco said to him with a smile:
Pops... this person says you're not a pirate.
According to the Law of Alabasta, Whitebeard himself is not considered a pirate, but many people from Whitebeard's Crew are wanted.
Pfft! - Whitebeard set down his mug, staring intently at Ezekiel in the picture, but even after some time, he didn't say another word.
...…
Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
He can't be allowed to continue! - Sengoku shouted into the phone, slamming the table as he watched the live broadcast.
Unexpectedly for him, Ezekiel showed such courage and determination. At this moment of universal attention, just a few words made the outside world revisit all the shortcomings of the Pirate Era and even direct all the spears at the World Government and Marines!
It's madness! - but Sengoku knew that what Ezekiel said was not completely wrong, otherwise he wouldn't have tolerated Rayleigh for so many years.
And it's not just about Rayleigh; too many pirates go to sea just to pursue their dreams. In fact, they don't commit any crimes at all. For example, there is a pirate like the Golden Lion, who can be considered a pirate in the true sense of the word.
Of course, it was too late to support Ezekiel's words.
Boom! The sound of a cannon shot shook the port of Erume.
The massive harbor was shattered by a pitch-black artillery shell. A huge military ship of the Marine Patrol slowly entered the harbor, followed by dozens of warships lined up.
Countless reporters frantically filmed the military ship. The camera function on mobile phones also highlighted its crucial role at this time. All media cameras switched on, and people watching the live broadcast could finally see everything clearly.
The Marine Patrol is attacking Erume.
On the deck of the enormous military ship stood three people dressed in white Justice cloaks.
The audience felt a thrill as the cameras panned towards them.
These are all three Admirals of the Marine Patrol!
The entire audience was shocked: instead of one Admiral as they had imagined, all three Admirals appeared!
Even considering the Four Emperors, there had never been a pirate who could gather all three Admirals against them. This trio is known as the highest combat power of the Marines.
Is there any chance for Alabasta to survive against such a level of power?
It seems unrealistic...
Morgans squinted as he noticed several pirate ships hidden behind the Marine Patrol's warships!
It's the Warlords!
There was Doflamingo, whom Ezekiel had previously arrested, as well as a swordsman with a black sword on his back, the Warlord Hawkeye, the strongest swordsman in the world!
Two Warlords and three Admirals of the Marine Patrol!
More than a dozen vice admirals and rear admirals of the Marine Patrol!
Such a lineup is considered enough to defeat the Four Emperors!
But even seeing this situation, Ezekiel simply stood resolutely and waved his hand.
There's no need to say more...
For Alabasta!
An astounding response echoed, creating an unprecedented grandeur.
Boom! - following the soldiers' will, Ezekiel unleashed the power of the King, the Conqueror's Haki, directing it at the Marines.
It took time to call upon the thousands of Marines members of the World Government.
This is the will of a King! - exclaimed Morgans.
Blue veins appeared on Doflamingo's forehead, and he too released his Conqueror's Haki without hesitation.
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