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**Chapter 651: Helping Sakazuki is Fun**
The news of Atox's betrayal of the Marines spread without anyone realizing.
Many within the Marines couldn't believe this matter.
But the fact was, in the First Half of the Grand Line, Marine Rear Admiral Atox became the target of pursuit for Marine Headquarters.
A small number of Marines who knew the truth did not take action.
Even when they received orders from Marine Headquarters, they merely went through the motions, even deliberately letting Atox escape.
It was impossible to completely cover up the matter.
Once one reached a certain level, they could know the truth of the matter.
Within the Marines, there were also various large and small circles.
For example, the Cadet from the first Elite Training Camp, even if they might have different ideologies, still belonged to the same circle.
The surviving elites could at least be considered higher-ups within the Marines.
Among them were quite a few who worked in the Staff Headquarters or the Intelligence Department.
It was impossible to completely blockade the intelligence.
It might be possible externally, but internally, it would easily spread.
Even Kyle and Borsalino, who were far away in the Four Seas, learned the truth of the matter.
Atox's actions and the situation he was currently facing.
"Borsalino, do you want to go back to Headquarters?"
In the West Blue, Kyle sat in his Office, looking at Borsalino, who was leaning back in a chair beside him.
"This really is a troublesome matter? Do you want me to take action against a former colleague?"
Borsalino asked with some confusion, yet a smile was on his lips.
"You should know, Borsalino."
Kyle's calm gaze looked out the window, where he could see the recruits training arduously in the Plaza at a glance.
Hearing this, Borsalino couldn't help but sit up straight, the smile on his face having disappeared at some point.
"You should be clear, Kyle, from now on Atox is our enemy."
Regardless of the cause, the result was already laid bare.
In terms of stance, Atox had already stood on their opposing side.
Killing a Celestial Dragons, such a grave error, meant Atox had no hope of returning to the Marines whatsoever.
"Who knows what the future holds? I just think Atox shouldn't, at least not now, end."
Borsalino put his hands in his pockets and stood up.
"He really caused me a lot of trouble. I was originally planning to take a good break while I had the time."
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Kyle's face.
Everyone knew whose fault this matter ultimately was, but arguing about right and wrong was meaningless.
Some things simply didn't look at right and wrong.
He hoped Borsalino would help Atox out.
And Borsalino, after some hesitation, agreed.
At this moment, he hadn't completely turned into a seasoned veteran yet.
He still needed time to evolve into his complete form.
Helping didn't require Borsalino to take action personally; he could do many things just by being at Marine Headquarters.
As for Kyle's background, Borsalino felt even more curious.
Despite being from the World Government, his stance wasn't on the side of the Celestial Dragons.
North Blue.
Spark (Research Base) flashed, and scorching magma completely turned the intelligence in his hand into ash.
Although Sakazuki's expression remained peaceful, Shirek, who was leaning nearby, could clearly feel the anger hidden within Sakazuki's heart.
However, Sakazuki clearly restrained himself.
The surrounding environment, even the ground, was not affected in any way.
Sakazuki's Office was very simple.
His residence, however, would be surprising to others.
Many flowers and plants were grown inside.
When he had leisure time, Sakazuki would also do flower arranging.
In terms of state of mind, Sakazuki had made great improvements.
This leisurely hobby might break others' impression of him.
Of course, Shirek couldn't appreciate the cultivation of flowers and plants; he could only say it was average.
The flowers Sakazuki arranged were not good-looking in Shirek's eyes either.
However, without a doubt, Sakazuki was progressing, progressing on another level.
Two consecutive bloody battles, the clear out of the North Blue, the capture of Pirate, Sakazuki was extremely busy with these, having very little time to rest.
Especially the bloody battles, as soon as he recovered, he had to step onto the Battlefield.
Sometimes, he hadn't even fully recovered, but when certain battlefields fell into crisis and urgently needed powerful combatant reinforcements, Sakazuki would also step onto the Battlefield.
Sakazuki's growth rate was leaping.
He was an iron-blooded Warrior, but even Shirek sometimes didn't understand Sakazuki's inner thoughts.
Especially after experiencing so much, everything he had seen was no longer just that of a Soldier, a General.
Shirek felt that if anyone could become the Fleet Admiral after Fleet Admiral Sengoku, that person must be Sakazuki.
Because Sakazuki possessed Conqueror's Haki.
He might have awakened it very early on, but it had not been exposed.
But Shirek could feel it.
Several of his brothers were all natural born King.
That aura, even without intentionally erupting, still felt somewhat familiar to Shirek.
In comparison, even if Borsalino and Kuzan could awaken Conqueror's Haki, it definitely wouldn't be now.
Or perhaps they would never awaken in their lifetime.
And regarding Sakazuki's ideology, Shirek also supported it.
As a military person, one's methods must be tough.
Especially when facing the Great Sea's rotten situation, such a chaotic overall picture, pressure from all sides, and the corruption of the World Government.
It even more required an iron-blooded style to make the Marines stand tall again at the peak of the Great Sea.
Only in this way could the Great Sea be suppressed.
Shirek, as a member of the Neutral Faction, was actually close to the Hawk Faction, because his way of doing things was equally ruthless, it was just more often not displayed openly.
"Sakazuki, are you going to help Atox out?"
Shirek asked with a light chuckle.
Although Atox didn't hate Pirate like poison, his style was equally tough and he wouldn't show mercy.
Within the Marines, Atox was also someone Sakazuki favored, and their relationship was also good.
Hearing Shirek's words, the movement in Sakazuki's hand paused.
"Don't do unnecessary things, Shirek."
Sakazuki said peacefully, donned his cloak of justice, and left the Office.
Looking at Sakazuki's back, the smile on Shirek's face became increasingly radiant.
"What are unnecessary things?"
Heh heh! You actually also feel dissatisfied with the World Government, right? Sakazuki, this is truly interesting.
Shirek had seen Sakazuki clearly.
In Sakazuki's heart, justice was greater than everything.
Justice was attached to the World Government, so Sakazuki would compromise.
But when the existence of the World Government became an obstacle to justice, once there was an opportunity, possessing enough strength.
This seemingly loyal sheepdog would start to bite its master.
Shirek believed that Sakazuki would do that; he was that kind of person.
One must know, this was a ruthless character who fought with weapons at a young age.
Besides the North Blue, Shirek seemed to have found other enjoyment.
(end of chapter)
The news of Atox's betrayal of the Marines spread without anyone realizing.
Many within the Marines couldn't believe this matter.
But the fact was, in the First Half of the Grand Line, Marine Rear Admiral Atox became the target of pursuit for Marine Headquarters.
A small number of Marines who knew the truth did not take action.
Even when they received orders from Marine Headquarters, they merely went through the motions, even deliberately letting Atox escape.
It was impossible to completely cover up the matter.
Once one reached a certain level, they could know the truth of the matter.
Within the Marines, there were also various large and small circles.
For example, the Cadet from the first Elite Training Camp, even if they might have different ideologies, still belonged to the same circle.
The surviving elites could at least be considered higher-ups within the Marines.
Among them were quite a few who worked in the Staff Headquarters or the Intelligence Department.
It was impossible to completely blockade the intelligence.
It might be possible externally, but internally, it would easily spread.
Even Kyle and Borsalino, who were far away in the Four Seas, learned the truth of the matter.
Atox's actions and the situation he was currently facing.
"Borsalino, do you want to go back to Headquarters?"
In the West Blue, Kyle sat in his Office, looking at Borsalino, who was leaning back in a chair beside him.
"This really is a troublesome matter? Do you want me to take action against a former colleague?"
Borsalino asked with some confusion, yet a smile was on his lips.
"You should know, Borsalino."
Kyle's calm gaze looked out the window, where he could see the recruits training arduously in the Plaza at a glance.
Hearing this, Borsalino couldn't help but sit up straight, the smile on his face having disappeared at some point.
"You should be clear, Kyle, from now on Atox is our enemy."
Regardless of the cause, the result was already laid bare.
In terms of stance, Atox had already stood on their opposing side.
Killing a Celestial Dragons, such a grave error, meant Atox had no hope of returning to the Marines whatsoever.
"Who knows what the future holds? I just think Atox shouldn't, at least not now, end."
Borsalino put his hands in his pockets and stood up.
"He really caused me a lot of trouble. I was originally planning to take a good break while I had the time."
Seeing this, a smile appeared on Kyle's face.
Everyone knew whose fault this matter ultimately was, but arguing about right and wrong was meaningless.
Some things simply didn't look at right and wrong.
He hoped Borsalino would help Atox out.
And Borsalino, after some hesitation, agreed.
At this moment, he hadn't completely turned into a seasoned veteran yet.
He still needed time to evolve into his complete form.
Helping didn't require Borsalino to take action personally; he could do many things just by being at Marine Headquarters.
As for Kyle's background, Borsalino felt even more curious.
Despite being from the World Government, his stance wasn't on the side of the Celestial Dragons.
North Blue.
Spark (Research Base) flashed, and scorching magma completely turned the intelligence in his hand into ash.
Although Sakazuki's expression remained peaceful, Shirek, who was leaning nearby, could clearly feel the anger hidden within Sakazuki's heart.
However, Sakazuki clearly restrained himself.
The surrounding environment, even the ground, was not affected in any way.
Sakazuki's Office was very simple.
His residence, however, would be surprising to others.
Many flowers and plants were grown inside.
When he had leisure time, Sakazuki would also do flower arranging.
In terms of state of mind, Sakazuki had made great improvements.
This leisurely hobby might break others' impression of him.
Of course, Shirek couldn't appreciate the cultivation of flowers and plants; he could only say it was average.
The flowers Sakazuki arranged were not good-looking in Shirek's eyes either.
However, without a doubt, Sakazuki was progressing, progressing on another level.
Two consecutive bloody battles, the clear out of the North Blue, the capture of Pirate, Sakazuki was extremely busy with these, having very little time to rest.
Especially the bloody battles, as soon as he recovered, he had to step onto the Battlefield.
Sometimes, he hadn't even fully recovered, but when certain battlefields fell into crisis and urgently needed powerful combatant reinforcements, Sakazuki would also step onto the Battlefield.
Sakazuki's growth rate was leaping.
He was an iron-blooded Warrior, but even Shirek sometimes didn't understand Sakazuki's inner thoughts.
Especially after experiencing so much, everything he had seen was no longer just that of a Soldier, a General.
Shirek felt that if anyone could become the Fleet Admiral after Fleet Admiral Sengoku, that person must be Sakazuki.
Because Sakazuki possessed Conqueror's Haki.
He might have awakened it very early on, but it had not been exposed.
But Shirek could feel it.
Several of his brothers were all natural born King.
That aura, even without intentionally erupting, still felt somewhat familiar to Shirek.
In comparison, even if Borsalino and Kuzan could awaken Conqueror's Haki, it definitely wouldn't be now.
Or perhaps they would never awaken in their lifetime.
And regarding Sakazuki's ideology, Shirek also supported it.
As a military person, one's methods must be tough.
Especially when facing the Great Sea's rotten situation, such a chaotic overall picture, pressure from all sides, and the corruption of the World Government.
It even more required an iron-blooded style to make the Marines stand tall again at the peak of the Great Sea.
Only in this way could the Great Sea be suppressed.
Shirek, as a member of the Neutral Faction, was actually close to the Hawk Faction, because his way of doing things was equally ruthless, it was just more often not displayed openly.
"Sakazuki, are you going to help Atox out?"
Shirek asked with a light chuckle.
Although Atox didn't hate Pirate like poison, his style was equally tough and he wouldn't show mercy.
Within the Marines, Atox was also someone Sakazuki favored, and their relationship was also good.
Hearing Shirek's words, the movement in Sakazuki's hand paused.
"Don't do unnecessary things, Shirek."
Sakazuki said peacefully, donned his cloak of justice, and left the Office.
Looking at Sakazuki's back, the smile on Shirek's face became increasingly radiant.
"What are unnecessary things?"
Heh heh! You actually also feel dissatisfied with the World Government, right? Sakazuki, this is truly interesting.
Shirek had seen Sakazuki clearly.
In Sakazuki's heart, justice was greater than everything.
Justice was attached to the World Government, so Sakazuki would compromise.
But when the existence of the World Government became an obstacle to justice, once there was an opportunity, possessing enough strength.
This seemingly loyal sheepdog would start to bite its master.
Shirek believed that Sakazuki would do that; he was that kind of person.
One must know, this was a ruthless character who fought with weapons at a young age.
Besides the North Blue, Shirek seemed to have found other enjoyment.
(end of chapter)
