One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 137 This World Needs Heroes

"Join your ranks?"

When Goode invited him, Gabul was stunned for a while, thinking he had misheard, until Goode nodded and he realized that the other party was serious.

Gabriel remained silent, but Sabo, standing beside him, erupted in anger: "What a joke, pirate! Are you trying to humiliate us?!"

The Revolutionary Army joining the pirates' ranks is nothing short of a disgrace; their ideals are beyond the comprehension of pirates!

"Chief of the General Staff of the Revolutionary Army, Sabo."

Goode glanced at Sabo.

Although he is the Chief of the General Staff, he is young and impulsive like Ace, and it's unclear what Dragon sees in him.

"You have no right to speak here."

"you!"

Sabo's face flushed red, but fortunately, Kella grabbed him from the side, though the girl was equally furious.

unacceptable!

How could you underestimate Saab like that!
Good didn't even glance at Sabo and the other man. He never cared about the feelings of those he couldn't win over.

Gabril's face darkened; he was ready to refuse.

“Mr. Goode, I am not—”

"Don't rush to answer."

Good interrupted Gabul.

"Let's get down to business. Your Revolutionary Army is causing trouble on our Beasts Pirates' territory. How do you plan to resolve this?"

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Gabr's heart sank.

Revolution and provoking the beasts are two completely different concepts. If defined as the latter, it could very well trigger a war between the beasts and the revolutionary army.

Currently, the Revolutionary Army is constantly being hunted down by the World Government and is in a very difficult situation. If they are targeted by the Four Emperors, the consequences will be unimaginable.

In fact, if Zebra Island weren't his hometown, he wouldn't have come to the New World on purpose; he was well aware of the risks involved.

Gabr's eyes were filled with gloom as he took the blame upon himself: "Mr. Goode, this revolution was my personal act and has nothing to do with the revolutionary army!"

"Personal behavior?"

Goode chuckled, glanced at Sabo and the other two beside him, pondered for a moment, and then waved his hand dismissively.

"Fine, then I'll put this on your tab personally."

"Thank you."

Gabr let out a sigh of relief.

Sabo was furious at the sight and wanted to step forward to help, but was pulled back by Kella again. As their companions, they would not stand idly by, but they also had to respect Gabul's choice.

The day they joined the revolutionary army, they were already prepared to never act impulsively out of personal feelings.

They've always lived like this.

Unbeknownst to her, Gabr's aura had been completely suppressed. Looking at the man in front of her who seemed to have everything under control, sweat poured out.

How to deal with it
In the past, revolutions would not end until one side won, but this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

Go to war?
He didn't think he had a chance of winning.

Before meeting Goode, he still had confidence in the victory of the revolution, but now that he was facing Goode, he realized how naive he had been.

The man before them was completely different from their previous enemies; he didn't even consider them opponents.

He couldn't describe how he felt at that moment, but even his soul felt fear, a fear that made him want to abandon everything and run away.

It's like the aura of an absolute ruler!

"Can't you think of it?"

Goode spoke calmly.

"Then let me tell you my solution."

"All laborers must immediately return to the weapons factory!"

"Disobeyers will be executed!"

"How is this possible!"

Gabriel suddenly stood up and glared at Goode.

If we follow their plan, what's the difference between this and the previous tyranny? The laborers will still live under the shadow of violent rule.

Good said coldly, "Mr. Gabriel, I'm not discussing this with you, but giving you one last chance."

"A chance to live!" "Do you really think your ragtag force can stand against the Beasts Pirates?"

"The laborers lack knowledge and are unaware of the power and brutality of our Beasts Pirates, but as a Revolutionary Army officer, you couldn't possibly be unaware!"

"You're the one who sent them to their deaths."

Gabr's face turned deathly pale.

He was well aware, of course, that even if the revolution achieved temporary victory, it would ultimately fail, and the gap between the two sides was comparable to that between an elephant and an ant.

If all the beasts take it seriously, they can destroy the labor uprising in an instant.

But
Goode gave a cold laugh.

"I can guess what you're thinking. It's nothing more than the same tactics the revolutionary army uses around the world. Unfortunately, you've chosen the wrong target."

“I can tell you very clearly that we, the Beasts, will kill all the laborers, then destroy this island and extinguish the flames of revolution you left behind.”

"Other islands that disobey will suffer the same fate."

Clang!

Gabr slumped to the ground, his voice hoarse: "You've killed all the laborers, who will make weapons for you?!"

"People are everywhere; if needed, we can just raid other islands."

Goode's voice was calm.

The Celestial Dragons destroyed a country every three years and hundreds of countries in eight hundred years, yet the world's population did not collapse as a result, because humans have a very strong reproductive capacity.

And the poorer they are, the more children they have!

He disliked slaughtering civilians, but the beasts were merciless, especially Jack's brother, whose presence was like a drought wherever he went.

Destroying an island as a warning to others is the easiest way.

Gabr was horrified.

This is Pirate!
He treated human life like dirt. Faced with the other party's cruelty, his thoughts were so ridiculous that there was no room for negotiation.

Gabril gasped for breath, suppressing his fear: "Isn't there... any other solution?"

"Have."

unexpected.

Goode smiled knowingly.

"I just said I admire you."

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Gabul was taken aback.

Goode narrowed his eyes: "I'm a little different from ordinary pirates. I value efficiency more, and ruling by violence and fear doesn't fit my aesthetics."

“I can give the laborers some preferential treatment, and even give them a meager wage so that they can support their families, just like I give food to the villagers.”

"But all of this is predicated on the fact that workers must work diligently and create more wealth for me."

"And Captain Gabul."

"You must also join my ranks."

Gaboll couldn't understand.

He could understand what the other person meant, but he couldn't understand why they wanted to recruit him; he was just an ordinary person.

"What do you want me to do?"

"I want you to play the hero, Captain Gabriel the hero!"

"what?!"

Good grinned.

Pirates are, after all, barbaric and violent, especially the Beast Pirates, who can easily incite public anger and cause unnecessary trouble.

Therefore, he needed a hero who could ease the conflict and give the workers "hope," acting as a mediator.

Hope is the foundation of motivation.

Even if it's a false "hope".

Simply put, he needs Gabriel to act as a hero and cooperate with him to better exploit the laborers.

"Captain Gabul, the lives of tens of thousands of people on this island are now in your hands."

"Now you can answer me whether you want to join my cause!"

(End of this chapter)