Chapter 391 – The Kind Person Who Gave the Pillow!
After listening to Morgans' words, Ryuunosuke suddenly felt energized.
These guys were practically lining up to help him!
He had been worried about how to shatter the twisted faith lodged in their hearts.
Now the World Government wanted to do it themselves? Perfect.
"Morgans, let's watch the show together," Ryuunosuke said with a smirk.
"Let's see what this so-called new Elder can actually accomplish. And when the time comes… I'll give you another piece of big news."
He added casually, "Oh, and make sure you tell Sakazuki everything I just told you."
"If I tell him now, won't he…" Morgans hesitated. He worried Sakazuki might simply bow his head to the World Government, which would ruin everything.
"No." Ryuunosuke shook his head confidently.
"Sakazuki has his own beliefs. If the World Government wants a loyal dog… then he is definitely not their dog."
A sharp grin crossed his face. "After all, he's a mad dog."
He remembered clearly—before Saturn's death, Sakazuki had openly challenged the Elders, saying even he deserved respect. The Elders rejected him on the spot, humiliating him before all.
Sakazuki hadn't argued further, but he hadn't forgotten either. For him, the world might call the Navy dogs of the Government, but the Government itself could never say it. If they dared cross that line, Sakazuki would bite back without hesitation.
Of course, this was still Ryuunosuke's guess. Whether Sakazuki really had the fire to defy them… that was up to him.
"I see," Morgans said after a pause. "Then I'll pass the word along. By the way, Captain Ryuunosuke, the item I received from Im before… it's already arrived. It should be what you said—an Infinity Stone. Do you want to study it? I didn't dare use it recklessly."
This was the real reason Morgans had called. It was part of the deal he'd struck when selling all the Dragon Hunter Pirates' information to Im. Among the treasures he received, only the Infinity Stone troubled him.
It came with instructions and promised benefits: heightened understanding and awakening of Devil Fruits. For Morgans, who ate the Bird-Bird Fruit, awakening could even give him power over weather itself—not to mention regenerative ability.
Throwing it away was unthinkable. But using it blindly? Even more dangerous.
"Send it here," Ryuunosuke said firmly. "I'll take a look. If it's genuine and safe, I'll call you again—you can have one of your news birds come collect it."
From what Morgans described, it sounded like the Infinity Blue Stone Enel had once used. As for whether the World Government had tampered with it, that was another matter. Morgans wasn't stupid—he'd never risk such a thing on his own.
"Alright, I'll go inform Sakazuki then," Morgans said. "By the way, you might want to adjust your course. At your current speed, you'll reach Findus in less than a day."
He hesitated, then added slyly, "Also… where did you get that ship? Can you get me one too?"
"If you join my Dragon Hunter Pirates, you can experience it firsthand," Ryuunosuke replied with a grin.
"Besides… my ship spirit is something you'd feel for yourself. A very cute ship spirit…"
He snapped a photo of Morgans before the journalist could respond. Morgans fell silent, then cut the line.
Ryuunosuke put away the Den Den Mushi and turned to the helm.
"Gaino, slow down and change course. Set our destination for Navy Headquarters. Ask Nojiko to input the exact location."
"Yes, Captain!" Gaino voice rang cheerfully. He relayed at once:
"Sister Nojiko, the captain wants to change course. We're heading for Navy Headquarters, not chasing the Government's ship."
As the ship's spirit, Gaino could communicate with any crew member instantly. Under his control, the vessel shifted course smoothly, so subtly that most aboard never noticed—they still sped forward as if nothing had changed.
With that handled, Ryuunosuke pulled out another Den Den Mushi.
"Beru-beru-beru…"
The line clicked.
"Captain Ryuunosuke!?" came Zephyr's surprised voice.
Though Ryuunosuke had given him the snail, Zephyr had never once called. Since his battle against Weevil, he had gone back to doing what the Navy should have done all along—hunting pirates and cleaning up scum. With his strength, he could sweep aside supernovas and lower-tier pirates easily. The great emperors and Warlords remained the Government's problem.
So when Ryuunosuke's call came, Zephyr was wary. Had the Dragon Hunter Pirates already decided to clash with the Government again?
"Zephyr, I've got some interesting information for you," Ryuunosuke said lightly. "About the World Government's new Elder, Findus…"
He laid out everything he had learned. Zephyr listened in silence.
When the story ended, Zephyr asked slowly, "Why tell me this? Don't you have Garp's line? Wouldn't it be better to inform him?"
"Zephyr, it's true the old man and I are on good terms," Ryuunosuke replied, smiling faintly. "But our positions are different. Even if I gave him this news, how would he explain the source? 'Captain Ryuunosuke told me'? What do you think that would lead to?"
Zephyr said nothing. But he knew Ryuunosuke was right. If Garp spoke such words aloud, he'd be branded as colluding with pirates. His reputation—his entire fight for justice—would be stained.
And in these times, when people clung so blindly to faith in the Government, no one would forgive such a blemish.
"…I understand," Zephyr finally said. "I'll deliver the message myself. Anything else you want me to say?"
"Zephyr, the old man and the others still care about you," Ryuunosuke said quietly. "I don't need to spell it out. Just don't carry everything on your shoulders alone. That's why I told you this news—and why I want you to pass it on."
He paused, then chuckled.
"Alright, I've got my own business to handle. I'll hang up here."
The line went dead.
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