60: Chapter 60 Alabasta! Mutual Appreciation(Two chapters in one, please give me five stars!)
In Arubana, a blind swordsman in a purple robe found a card table and sat down, participating in the card game as if no one else was around.
Amidst the noisy and bustling crowd, this person seemed to blend into the environment of the country, yet seemed out of place in the country filled with smoke of war.
"Let's play this!Guess the size of the card and the one with the bigger card wins?" The purple-robed blind swordsman was a little nervous at this time.
"Hahaha, uncle, you really have the leisure time to play cards at this time." A gambler nearby laughed.
"Isn't it the same for you?Everyone has to have some hobbies in life." The purple-robed blind swordsman joked.
"Hahahaha, indeed, we don't care about the flood outside, as long as we live comfortably!" The gamblers laughed.
The purple-robed blind swordsman, no, it should be said that Yixiao did not respond, but instead focused on the card game and said, "This round, I'm betting on small."
"Buy it and leave it!"
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After Luffy settled Cobra, Vivi, and Nico Robin, he left the residence.
Luffy arrived at the street corner, quietly observing the man who would later become the Admiral of the original story from a distance.His Observation Haki sensed the man's current state of mind, revealing neither hostility nor fighting intent.He seemed like an ordinary blind old man, blending into the surroundings without a trace of domineering aura, like a calm lake.
But Luffy knew very well that this ordinary-looking old man possessed the power to easily change the world.
"Luffy." A deep voice sounded.
A gust of wind blew, and Mr.Dragon quietly sat down next to Luffy.However, Mr.Dragon did not relax at all, and his expression was tense: "Is this a powerful hidden master?This person gives me the feeling that he is no less powerful than the admiral of the navy!He shouldn't be an enemy, right?"
Luffy shook his head: "From the current standpoint, this person will not be an enemy, but rather this person is more likely to be won over to our side."
"Are you serious?This man is very dangerous." Dorag raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
Luffy stopped observing and walked forward.
"Old man, how about I bet with you?" Luffy asked with a slight smile.Luffy knew that Ichishao in the original story was addicted to gambling, and if he didn't propose a bet, it would be difficult to communicate.
"Oh?This young gentleman isn't peeking in anymore?" Yixiao chuckled.Mr.Dorag also walked in from the back, joining in as if no one else was around.
Luffy was a little embarrassed: "Old man, you have a keen eye, and your observation Haki is even more amazing."
"Haha, although I can't see with my eyes, my heart is not blind.Are you with that gentleman?You two have committed serious sins of killing, but I can feel the righteousness in you." He said with a smile.
Dorag also spoke with some embarrassment: "Sir, you are truly wise and insightful!"
He smiled and said, "Haha, no problem.I didn't expect to meet two such great men in a place like this.Is this gentleman the leader of the Revolutionary Army?Hearing about him is truly better than seeing him in person!But this extraordinary young man doesn't seem to have made a name for himself yet.Please forgive my ignorance.I didn't even know there were such young men on the Grand Line."
Mr.Yixiao blinded himself because he didn't want to see the filth in the world, but his observation Haki is the best in the world and can distinguish between good and evil in people, and even their emotions.
The crowd was noisy and no one noticed the few people chatting at the card table in the corner.
Dragon and Luffy exchanged a glance before answering honestly, "It's me."
"My name is Monkey D.Luffy, and I'm very happy to meet you, old gentleman." Luffy also started to speak in a literary manner.
Yixiao: "I don't deserve it.My name is Yixiao, and it's a pleasure to meet you two.I wonder what Mr.Luffy would like to bet on?"
Luffy chuckled: "Mr.Yixiao, why don't we try something new!"
Luffy called the dealer and took out several blank cards.He drew three shapes of rock, scissors, and paper on the blank cards, and then put all the drawn cards into the iron box.
Yixiao watched the scene with interest: "Oh?I wonder what kind of game it is?"
Luffy: "Mr.Yixiao, this gambling game is called [Rock-Paper-Scissors Game].Each player draws three cards from an iron box.These three patterns are rock against scissors, scissors against paper, and paper against rock.
Next, we use these three card patterns to determine the winner.If the cards shown are the same, we draw another card from the remaining two cards and continue comparing.If both parties show the same cards three times, the bet is a tie.
"Mr.Yixiao, please." Luffy said as he randomly drew three cards from the iron box.
Yixiao laughed heartily: "Interesting, there is such a novel way to play, I will accompany you to the end!"
Yixiao also randomly drew three cards from the iron box.
Luffy and Yixiao played their cards at the same time.
"Bang!"
The result was revealed: Luffy used cloth, and Ichigo used scissors, and Luffy was defeated for the first time.
"Hahahaha, it seems that the god of luck favors me!" He laughed heartily.
"It seems that the God of Luck is not on my side in the first sentence!" Luffy said calmly.
In the next few games, Luffy and Ichisho both won and lost, and even Mr.Radolager got involved, as if what happened in the outside world had nothing to do with them.
"Hahaha!It feels so good, Lord Luffy, Mr.Dragon, I haven't been so happy in a long time.Although I am blind, I can see a lot.You two are both wonderful people!" Mr.Yixiao looked into the distance with emotion.
Dorag: "Oh?Mr.Yixiao is blind, so he doesn't knowHow far can we see in this world?"
Yi Xiao said: "There are too many despicable people in this world that are hard to bear to look at, so I blinded myself.Although I can't see now, it is really a pity.
I have justice in my heart, otherwise I wouldn't be here.I wish to help this country survive this disaster!Of course, if I could join the navy and become an admiral, I could change the current state of this sea and realize my glorious ambition.
Kufei and Dorag looked at each other and understood.
Dorag asked, "Mr.Yixiao, do you really believe that the navy, under the constraints of the World Government and the Tianlong, can truly realize the glorious ideals and ambitions in your heart?
Mr.Yixiao, even if you really become an admiral or even a marshal of the navy, can you change all this?
"I'll be honest, Mr.Yixiao.The world's aristocracy, who rule the world with hegemony and might, will not listen to your advice just because you're an admiral or even a grand marshal.They won't stop collecting the Heavenly Gold, nor will they free the oppressed slaves!The navy can't truly change the status quo of this ocean!"
"Mr.Dorag, I heard that you were a vice admiral in the navy before.What made you decide to leave the navy?"
Dorag sighed."Just like you, Mr.Yixiao.I couldn't bear to see the Navy doing nothing and harboring so much corruption, so I resolutely left.The Navy is full of intrigue and scheming.Even the highest-ranking officials are still lackeys of the world's nobles!"
Ultimately, in my eyes, as long as the navy remains dependent on the World Government, it will always be nothing more than a tool that can be discarded at any time!"
Mr.Yixiao was horrified.He couldn't take this person's opinion lightly.If that were the case, then what was the point of his goal of becoming a glorious admiral?How much could he change on his own?
Luffy then said, "Mr.Yixiao, the root of all evil in this world is the world's noble Celestial Dragons!These pigs control the world's power and have created so many sensational things!Such as the tragedy of O'Hara, the tragedy of Fisher Tiger, the tragedy of former Navy Admiral Zephyr, and so on.
They are the source of all evil.As long as they are not eradicated, the world will remain in turmoil!Every year, countless innocent people are tragically killed because of Tianshangjin, and how many times has the navy endured the humiliation of the world's nobles?It's too much to count!
A smile in silence.
Dorag spoke again, "Mr.Yixiao, I sincerely invite you to join our revolutionary army in exploring the truth of the world!We want to burn this corrupt old world.A bloody revolution is inevitable as the world changes, and many innocent people may be sacrificed.But this glorious revolution will ultimately allow more people around the world to have a better and happier life!"
Yixiao frowned, "Revolutionary Army?What's the difference between your Revolutionary Army and the Navy?I've heard that you've stirred up disputes in various countries and overthrown the old governments, but in the end, nothing much has changed!"
"That brings me to another story, Mr.Ichisho!" Dragon said excitedly, "After a pleasant conversation with Luffy, we've come up with a new revolutionary platform!A new revolutionary path!We will no longer be the Revolutionary Army.At the right time, we will announce to the world that the Revolutionary Army has been reborn!"
Yixiao was a little confused when he heard this: "Oh?I wonder what Mr.Luffy's opinion is?"
Luffy knew that if he wanted to win over such a strong man, he had to persuade him with both reason and emotion, and then he said:
"Mr.Yixiao, the current enemies of the revolutionary army are those who are reactionary, against justice, and against peace.This has nothing to do with identity, but with behavior.Anyone who commits evil will be an enemy of the revolutionary army.
This will help the revolutionary army win over the people at this stage.When the people are in favor, the revolutionary army will respond with unanimous support.The revolutionary army has already started to do this in a planned manner, and it will be good to continue.
The future enemy isn't solely the World Government; that's overgeneralizing.The Revolutionary Army's future enemies should be aristocracy and the powerful ruling class.That's the Celestial Dragons, the people who hold supreme power in the World Government.
They are the root of all evil in this world.Therefore, when the revolution reaches a certain stage, the Navy and the World Government may not all be enemies, and those with insight among them will also raise the banner of resistance.
A smile and a surprise: "Really far-sighted, what else?"
Luffy spoke out the revolutionary army's program that he had told Mr.Dragon before:
"The revolutionary army's new revolutionary program is: a democratic revolutionary program against war and the aristocracy!
The specific content is: strive to eliminate civil strife in the world and unite all races.Promote the revolutionary ideals of peace, stability, equality, and development.Make equality the main theme of the world revolution.No one, no race, is superior to others; we are all equals living under the same sky!
We need to move forward.There's no need to give up on ourselves or rush.We should do whatever we can.With a little heat, we can shine.A single spark can start a prairie fire, and a torch will eventually appear!We don't have to wait for the torch.If there is no torch now, each of us can become our own torch!
"We don't have to wait for the torch.Can each of us become the torch?" Mr.Yixiao muttered to himself, "I see.I'm very curious, who is Mr.Luffy to come to such a conclusion?"
Luffy showed his signature smile: "I am Monkey D.Luffy, and I am now the captain of the Straw Hat Adventure Group!"
"Adventure group?" Yixiao was a little confused."What's the purpose?"
""My goal is to reach the stars and the sea, to create a perfect ending, and to transform this deformed world!Pirate King Gol D.Roger created the Great Age of Pirates, and we will end it.The next era will be created by all of us!" Luffy said in a sonorous voice.
"The will of D truly never dies." He sighed with a smile, "Then I wonder if you have any knowledge of the current situation in Alabasta?Or are you, Luffy-sama, the mastermind behind all this?"
"This is what we are going to be frank with you about, Mr.Yixiao.There are too many people here, please move away!" Luffy and Dragon looked at each other and said.
"Please lead the way." He smiled and made a gesture of invitation.
Luffy, Dragon and Yixiao then came to a quiet tea room where no one would disturb them for the time being.
Luffy: "Mr.Yixiao.First of all, the unrest in Alabasta is indeed due to the conspiracy of Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, to seize power and obtain Pluto.However, we have set up a bigger plan, the purpose of which is to solve all the internal and external troubles of Alabasta!"
"Oh?Why do you say that?" Yixiao asked in shock.
Dragon: "There is no Pluto in Alabasta, but there is indeed news about Pluto.Our revolutionary army cooperates with Luffy and his men, and our main purpose is to sacrifice Crocodile!"
"It's shocking, but does the leader of this country agree?" Yixiao asked.
Luffy then called out Princess Vivi and King Cobra who were hiding in the dark.
"We can testify and we can fully trust the efforts of Luffy and the others, because this country is getting better visibly!The plan is excellent, and that bastard Crocodile is now fighting a desperate battle!" King Cobra and Princess Vivi came out.
"Great!It seems that traveling with you is really a good thing!If you need my help, I will do my best!" Mr.Yixiao said excitedly.
"No, Mr.Yixiao, there is no need for you to show off your power.We just need to ask Mr.Yixiao to accompany us on the stage!" Luffy said with a smile.
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