Before Kuzan could say anything, some people couldn't hold back any longer.
After a running start, Aaron crashed into Kuzan in a near-flying manner.
In Ah Long's mind, his jagged nose could pierce through it, but when their bodies made contact, all he felt was a cold sensation.
His body was also covered in frost at that moment, and finally turned into an ice sculpture.
"Brother A-Long!"
Some fishmen, seeing Arlong's uncertain fate, wanted to continue fighting, but Kuzan made a pause gesture.
"Wait a minute. If Fisher Tiger is already dead, things will be simple. Before we do anything, please answer one question for me."
Kuzan's gaze finally settled on Jinbe. Under Jinbe's puzzled look, Kuzan asked, "Are you part of Tiger's gang of villains, or are you employees who were coerced by Tiger into joining his mining company?"
The Navy's attitude towards the World Government and the Celestial Dragons is also complicated. Some Navy personnel are disgusted by the Celestial Dragons' actions, but they are powerless to change the situation.
They couldn't find a way to change things, nor did they want to become pirates. While trying to repair the broken order belonging to the Celestial Dragons, they would also make some compromises within the rules.
What are you saying?
"Alara, don't you know your boss? Simply put, the mining company belongs to Dr. Siddiel and enjoys extraterritorial jurisdiction over the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
In other words, if you were only forced to go to sea and become pirates due to Tiger's coercion, but are essentially still employees working for Dr. Siddirell, then you are innocent, and the things you did with Tiger before can be forgiven.
But if you have already resigned and are simply following Tiger, and are still his remnants, then you are guilty.
Is what I'm saying clear enough?
This is sometimes how the Navy treats the Seven Warlords of the Sea; with just one sentence, they can completely turn black into white.
If Tiger were still alive, that would be impossible; his actions are intolerable to the World Government, making him unsuitable for recruitment.
Things changed after Tiger's death. These of Tiger's subordinates were no longer important, and the way they were dealt with could be changed depending on the circumstances.
Even without any evidence, a verbal promise is sufficient.
"Navy, are you kidding me?"
"I'm just following the rules. You should think carefully before you answer, as it directly affects the final decision."
This is an implication that couldn't be more blatant—no, it's an explicit statement.
Kuzan could be said to have already told these fishmen how to get absolved of their sins; with just one word, he could leave immediately. But if the fishmen insisted on taking the matter seriously, then Kuzan would be powerless to stop them.
All eyes on the ship eventually focused on Jinbe; clearly, his answer would affect the future of the entire ship.
I stood up 90% of the time today.
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