One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 359 That was truly a terrible ordeal.

"Roman, what is your view on the current internal conflicts within the Navy?"

"I'm quite surprised you would ask me such a question. I thought you were more concerned about whether today's pillow would be more comfortable to sleep on."

"Oh dear, that's really going too far." Although Aokiji said that, he still held the pillow tightly in his hand.

Roman knew that those were high-end pillows from the Navy's commercial district.

But putting that aside, Roman did give Aokiji's question a serious thought.

Internal struggles and conflicts between organizations have existed since ancient times.

Even the wisest person in the world would hardly be able to solve this problem.

Therefore, this situation was also a helpless one during the Warring States period.

As the Navy's official supreme leader, he has always been committed to maintaining a balance between factions.

But with little success.

"Just take it as normal," Roman said, spreading his hands.

Let alone an organization, even a small family of three might be in a mess.

It would be truly terrifying if the navy were to be living a peaceful and tranquil life.

"Are you really that open-minded about it?"

"After all, I am a pragmatic person. In my opinion, so-called factions are just different ways of doing things. But in the end, they are just means to achieve the goal. When necessary, choosing the appropriate method is not a bad thing."

"Besides, if we really unite as one, some people might not be able to sleep..."

"That's enough." Aokiji sighed and rubbed his forehead, stopping Roman from speaking in time.

Aokiji knew that Roman was a very thoughtful and daring person, but being too outspoken seemed to be a problem as well.

Of course, Aokiji didn't dislike these comments.

Like Roman, he wasn't particularly fond of the World Government.

However, he could not face the darkness with the same composure as Roman.

"I get the feeling that you're confused again."

"Is it that obvious?" Aokiji struck a lazy pose.

Roman knew this meant he wanted a break; in other words, he felt his conversation with the other person could end.

I wish I could sew a mouth onto his body.

Roman silently complained to himself.

According to Roman, Aokiji often liked to be a "riddler".

They use bizarre actions to express their meaning.

And they never make things clear.

Then I'll just have to give them a taste of their own medicine.

"Did you know what? Admiral Akainu asked me a similar question!!"

"Hmm?" Suddenly, Aokiji perked up.

His previously somewhat dazed eyes suddenly became bright and alert.

Noticing this, Roman opened the fresh iced milk next to him, drank it all in one gulp, and then fell silent.

silence……

Aokiji: ?

No, according to common sense, shouldn't you tell us what happened?

Now it's actually quite easy to guess what they're thinking.

Of course, Roman did not tell Aokiji her thoughts on the details of her conversation with Akainu.

I'm best suited to be the riddle solver myself.

……

"I'm actually quite touched that you're asking me this kind of question instead of blaming me!!!"

Now, Roman can face Akainu with a completely different expression.

When Akainu contacted her, she initially thought it was because of the G5 fortress incident, and that Akainu was about to unleash his fury on her.

But Akainu unexpectedly asked her what she thought of their faction of the Navy.

Although it was somewhat unexpected, Roman still thought about it very seriously.

To put it simply, the hawkish navy's approach is: forgive them, that's God's business; my job is to get you to God.

Of course, that sounds too blunt, so...

"The navy likes taking people to heaven, doesn't it?!" That sounds much more tactful, doesn't it?

Akainu: "..." For a moment, he didn't know whether to get angry or not.

Of course, jokes aside, Roman still answered the question very formally.

"Your existence is a symbol of the iron-fisted side of our Navy, a cornerstone for maintaining order amidst chaos, and a source of fear for pirates."

Are hawks important or not?

They are certainly important.

In the New World, the Navy, which fights against the great pirates, is comprised of at least 80% hawks.

Akainu receives countless lists of casualties every day.

Of course, this was commonplace for this general.

In Roman's view, the main reason Akainu was so calm was that he had no doubt that he would one day die in battle and become a member of the list of the dead.

But he will continue to fight until that day comes.

That's just his Akainu personality.

For him, dying in battle was perhaps the ultimate fate of a soldier.

"The fact that you can think this way shows that you're not as confused as they are."

"I was just telling the truth."

Unlike the Aokiji.

Akainu is someone who is hard to be confused about.

Even though something happened at G5 Fortress, Akainu still handled his own affairs as usual.

He would ask himself this question, simply to know how a relatively rational pigeon views an eagle.

"You did a good job this time. I'll handle the rest."

When they parted, Akainu lowered the brim of his hat, muttered something under his breath, and then left without looking back.

Watching Akainu's departing figure, Roman's lips curled into a slight smile.

deal with?

If Akainu sets his sights on you, you're in for a lot of trouble, don't you think, Doflamingo?