Belo Betty wanted to say something, but Dragon stopped her.
- King Ezekiel, before leaving for the war, you told me that you and Whitebeard had agreed in advance, - Dragon tried to be as polite as possible, although he felt deceived.
Yes, although it was an exchange of interests, Ezekiel put the life of the leader of the Revolutionary Army at risk.
- I trusted you, and you lied to me!
"On this matter, I think you should listen to another person's explanation," Ezekiel took his mobile phone and dialed the number.
Several people looked at him and waited for him to give them a reasonable explanation, otherwise they would definitely doubt Alabasta's honesty.
No matter how strong Alabasta is, if there is no trust, the Revolutionary Army will not cooperate with them.
Finally the call was answered and an angry cry was heard:
- Ezekiel? I didn't expect to hear that!
Monkey D Dragon immediately identified the person's identity by his voice.
Red-haired Shanks, one of the Four Emperors!
Dragon's pupils narrowed slightly, were these two just talking on the phone?!
"Shanks, you are a pirate, but I give you such an honor. Together we undermined the dignity of the World Government, now you are one of the destroyers of the Marines, which had 800 years of authority, isn't that majestic?" Ezekiel teased him with excitement.
Shanks' mouth twitched, but he didn't know what to say.
This is too much, he did nothing like that! But when they tell the truth, few people believe it.
At this time, Dragon and the other two members of the Revolutionary Army looked at each other.
At the same time, they became more wary of Ezekiel. This man was not only using them, but also seemed to be using Shanks?
- How do you explain the story of Whitebeard? - Shanks asked about Whitebeard's death.
Ezekiel smiled silently and answered with a question:
- Whitebeard? What does this have to do with me? Shanks, you and Whitebeard hired Alabasta to save Ace at the cost of 50 billion beli. Didn't you?
Shanks was speechless, and then there was noise on the phone. Someone was shouting something like "stupid captain." Then another voice came on the line:
"King Ezekiel, could you please return Whitebeard's body and the arrested Whitebeard Pirates crew members?" It was Beckman's low voice.
"Beckman, it goes without saying that this is just a trivial matter based on our friendship, but you know that Whitebeard's body and the injured members of his crew were taken away by Zephyr. Given Zephyr's character, it would be difficult to get them back even if I asked," Ezekiel replied with a smile.
Katakuri's hooded face twitched. The more he listened, the more he began to understand.
Ezekiel then ordered Marshal Zephyr to gather and transport all the wounded from the battlefield. When Marshal Zephyr spoke to Fleet Admiral Sengoku a few days ago about the wounded soldiers being transported by Alabasta's medical aid, he said this:
"Sengoku-san, it goes without saying that this is just a trivial matter based on our friendship, but you know that Whitebeard's body and the injured members of his crew were taken away by His Majesty. Given His Majesty's character, it would be difficult to return them even if I were to ask."
Katakuri thought that they were both worthy of each other, like a mentor and a student. A perfect copy, right?
Beckman said very reservedly:
- At least consider this possibility.
But Ezekiel didn't answer.
The eyes of the entire world, especially the World Government and the Marines, are now focused here. They are ready to take up arms at any moment.
How long has Ezekiel been planning this maneuver in the Best War? If it turns out that Ezekiel returned Whitebeard's body and crew members to the Whitebeard Pirates... then everything will be destroyed instantly.
This conversation took place in front of three members of the Revolutionary Army. They clearly heard the words of Red Hair and Beckman, so they were a little dumbfounded.
It turns out that Ezekiel actually had some kind of agreement with Whitebeard and Shanks!
Ezekiel said to Dragon:
- You heard, I didn't deceive the Revolutionary Army at all. Before the war, I had an agreement with Whitebeard and Shanks to save Ace for 50 billion beli, and I didn't break my promise.
Dragon stood there blankly, remembering what Ezekiel had told him to tell Whitebeard:
"I'm taking your son."
This is exactly what Alabasta promised the Whitebeard Pirates. They fulfilled their promise to take his son Ace!
It can be said that from this point of view, he did not deceive either Dragon or Whitebeard at all.
- And by the way, I also saved your son. Alabasta was quite capable of saving them on her own and without the help of the Revolutionary Army.
Ezekiel's words were eloquent, so the three people, including Dragon, finally understood the whole story. For a while, they felt a little guilty.
- How do you feel about a benefactor who really helps you? - Will went down the stairs, moving forward step by step.
All three felt pressured, as if Ezekiel was a major creditor who was collecting debts from them, and the important thing was that they couldn't pay them back!
Belo Betty stubbed out her cigarette and threw it on the floor, looking off into the distance, and threw the battle flag into the corner.
Karasu coughed, he felt awkward.
Dragon's old face smiled tensely, and without realizing it, he slightly bent his straight waist...
Ezekiel was right. In a way, he saved Luffy.
- His Majesty, I misunderstood...
Ezekiel stood in front of him, and an oppressive feeling made Dragon feel that this thin young man seemed to have a strong figure, stronger than Whitebeard, and that he himself was somehow small in front of him.
Fujitora and Katakuri, wearing cloaks, followed behind him. Ezekiel walked alongside the three of them, then stopped to remind Dragon:
- You should take care of your son.
After all, this guy doesn't have Rayleigh's help right now.
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