Tessoro and Stella bowed gratefully, then held each other's hands tightly, standing firmly behind Jin. Their eyes revealed immense determination and hope for the future.
Jin sighed softly, feeling both touched and helpless.
He knew he had said all the words of dissuasion he could, but their determination made it impossible for him to refuse any longer.
He finally nodded and agreed, "Alright, you two go to the navy port and wait."
Tessoro and Stella's faces lit up with a hint of joy. They bowed deeply once more to express their gratitude, then hand in hand turned and walked towards the port.
Rayleigh said softly, "Sometimes, seeing others find happiness is a kind of happiness."
Jin nodded, a trace of contemplation flashing in his eyes, "Yes, I hope today's events won't cast a shadow in their hearts."
The two stood there, silently watching the departing figures, both feeling a strong sense of approval and wishing them well.
Rayleigh watched the two figures disappear from sight, finally asking the question in his heart, "So, Roger's sword is in the hands of you marines?"
Jin was slightly stunned, then immediately understood Rayleigh's meaning.
He knew the deep bond between Roger and Rayleigh, and he understood that Rayleigh's request was filled with longing and respect for his old friend.
Rayleigh's eyes flickered with deep anticipation and desire, "I want to build a cenotaph for Roger, and I hope you can tell me the location of 'Ace'."
"I can offer something the Navy wants in exchange."
Jin was silent for a moment, weighing the significance of these words in his heart.
He knew the importance of 'Ace' and understood Rayleigh's feelings.
However, this was not a question that could be answered lightly.
"Uh..."
"'Ace' has already been entrusted to me by Roger, I..."
Jin said slowly.
Hearing Jin's words, Rayleigh's face changed instantly. He seemed to sober up instantly, and with a lunge he rushed to Jin, grabbing his shoulders tightly with both hands, his eyes full of urgency and surprise, "You said Roger entrusted 'Ace' to you!?"
Jin nodded, "Yes, but unfortunately I'm still practicing using dual swords, so I only carry the Wild Goose Blade."
As he spoke, he patted the sword at his waist and said with emotion, "Thanks to Toki who helped me bring the sword back from the battlefield, otherwise I would have been in trouble."
Rayleigh murmured to himself, "Strange, Roger valued this saber so much, how could he give it to Jin like this, something must have happened."
Jin looked at Rayleigh, understanding his feelings, and said softly, "Rayleigh, I understand your feelings, but now is not the time to discuss this."
"And there's no need for you to pursue building a cenotaph for Roger..."
Rayleigh took a deep breath, shook his head, released Jin's shoulders, and interrupted him, "That won't do, he's been my old friend for so many years, I have to do something for him."
He knew that the person in front of him was not in the same camp as him, and he understood Jin's position, "Since 'Ace' has been entrusted to you by Roger, then I'll think of other ways... I hope you don't bury 'Ace's' talent!"
Jin was defeated by Rayleigh. How could these people be so good at making things up? He hadn't even finished his sentence yet.
He explained with a hint of helplessness, "What I mean is that Roger doesn't actually care about these things."
"He was able to reach a height that others could not reach in a lifetime with his limited life, leaving a name on this sea, and he no longer needs meaningless things like a cenotaph."
After saying this, there was still a sentence in his heart that he didn't say: Roger had actually been secretly buried by the Navy.
But only a very few people knew about this.
Rayleigh was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "Maybe you're right, it's just that I... miss the old days too much."
He gave a self-deprecating smile, turned to look into the distance, "Kid, if you need any help in the future, just come and find me."
"Although I'm retired, I still have some strength left."
The sealed history they knew was too heavy.
Moreover, 'Ace' was entrusted with Roger's will. Since Roger entrusted his will, then he was willing to believe in Roger.
Saying that, Rayleigh waved his hand at Jin, carrying the wine bottle, his steps were steady and powerful, and he gradually disappeared into the shadows between the houses.
Jin looked at Rayleigh's departing back, his heart was complicated, with both respect for this old pirate and emotion for his past with Roger.
"Brrr... Brrr..."
The Den Den Mushi in Jin's arms suddenly rang.
Jin slapped his forehead, "Crap..."
He quickly connected the Den Den Mushi.
"Jin, where have you been... I can't find you anywhere..."
The Den Den Mushi transmitted Toki's somewhat aggrieved voice.
Jin said慌忙, "I'm sorry, something happened on my side, I'll go back right away."
"Something happened? Are you okay? Did you get into trouble? Where are you now? I'll go find you right away."
Toki's voice was a little panicked.
Jin quickly reassured her, "I'm fine, just wait for me where you are, I'll go back right away."
Hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Jin felt a little guilty.
Toki had been waiting for him, but he was here dealing with these chaotic things.
He looked up at the surroundings. The situation in the lawless zone made him frown. He really didn't want Toki to come into contact with such a place.
He quickly left the chaotic streets, his mind still thinking about everything that had just happened.
The current state of Sabaody Archipelago was deliberately maintained by the World Government.
Various forces are intertwined here, and the water is unusually deep.
All kinds of outrageous things can happen at any time.
Just like now.
When Jin hurried to where Toki was, he saw several strong men lying at her feet.
The specialty products he just bought were still in his hand. He was stunned for a moment, then handed the specialty products to Toki and asked:
"These people are...?"
Toki stretched out her foot and kicked the strong man who had fallen into a coma, and said indifferently:
"They said they wanted to take me to see something beautiful."
Her tone was calm with a hint of disdain,
"I said I was waiting for someone, but they still wanted to force me."
"And then it became like this."
She shrugged, appearing helpless and innocent.
Jin looked at these strong men on the ground who were obviously street thugs, secretly admiring Toki's skills, but also feeling a little worried.
He gently patted Toki's shoulder and comforted her:
"It's good that you're okay, I'll handle these people."
Toki said speechlessly:
"Why are these people so weak? Are they going to try to scam me?"
Jin shook his head and smiled:
"This is Sabaody Archipelago, all kinds of messy things can happen."
"The people you met are probably just some ignorant thugs."
Toki nodded, a trace of disgust flashed in her eyes:
"This place is really messy, it has such a good environment for nothing, I knew I shouldn't have come."
Jin held her hand and said gently:
"We'll leave soon and go to a quieter place."
He looked back at the thugs on the ground, a trace of anger flashing in his heart.
He knew the situation on Sabaody Archipelago, but he didn't expect this kind of thing to happen in the shopping district.
The World Government is really harmful啊......
