Chapter 6, Refusal

No matter how one puts it, a person like Norman Bethune is ultimately not the mainstream of this world. Those who realize that everyone is being oppressed are a minority within a minority, and those who are willing to stand up and fight for these oppressed individuals, even at the cost of their own sacrifice, are an even smaller minority within that minority.

However, he did not understand. Guroliosa turned in surprise to look at the Empress. He was not familiar with the Empress, but was she not familiar with him? As the one who brought her back to Amazon Lily and watched her grow into the Empress of the Amazons, Guroliosa knew that she was moved. If it were not the case, she would have long since rejected him with a proud gaze, even having him taken away to be fed to Kobalar. (That is the leopard) If it were not the case, she would have long since rejected him with a proud gaze, even having him taken away to be fed to Kobalar. (That is the leopard)

"An interesting argument." The Empress leaned against her pet snake Salome, squinting at the man before her

However, just as she expressed with her words, although she had already vaguely acknowledged his statement in her heart, she also voiced her doubts. What reason or necessity did she have to leave Nine Snake Island and plunge the lives of its inhabitants into the flames of war

As for Leo, he has already lost hope of abducting the Empress. With a shift in his gaze, he set his sights on other Amazon warriors...

Is it agreement or disagreement

He is completely baffled; they have only discussed half of the matter, so why are they kicking him out now

Such people are too few, too few

Individuals such as Norman Bethune, Hideo Miyagawa, Robert Sean, and Hans Hieber, who fought and even sacrificed themselves for their ideals in foreign lands

Although she cannot compare to the three generals under Big Mom or the three disasters under Kaido, she poses no problem for others in combat. In the first half of the Grand Line, she is essentially invincible. In fact, Crocodile and Gecko Moria may not necessarily be able to defeat her. The levels of Donquixote Doflamingo, Bartholomew Kuma, and Jinbe should be about even with hers. After all, she possesses Conqueror's Haki, Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and the Sweet Fruit.

I fear that even the navy holds her in considerable apprehension, as it is a matter of an instant for an ordinary navy officer to be petrified by her. It is uncertain how many potential seeds she might hold as hostages in her grasp.

This is a cautionary poem "I Did Not Speak" by the German theologian Martin Niemöller, who was under German control during World War II

Indeed, this is the crux of the issue

Once he emerged from the palace, both he and the guard began to feel troubled, as both Gurolio Sa and the Empress had instructed her to take him out, yet they had not mentioned whether he should be kept under supervision, allowing him the freedom to wander in the Amazon Lily Kingdom

This is likely also the reason why the Navy recruited her

After those favored slaves were sold, I did not speak, for I had become the trusted steward of the Celestial Dragons

Also because of the straightforwardness of this poem, which is direct yet rich in philosophical meaning, it is included to varying degrees in the curricula of primary and secondary schools across various countries.

"Hmm (third tone) uh (fourth tone) ~ I am a high-end combat force, am I not?" Hancock raised her right hand to support her chin and emitted a sound of ambiguous meaning.

Her words seemed cold, yet in reality, they pointed directly to the heart of the issue, causing Leo to smile wryly

However, only high-end combat capability cannot be cultivated at this stage; it requires a long time to develop. Perhaps only a few can be nurtured throughout one's lifetime. I can only use my language, thoughts, and sincerity to win you over, so that you can quickly acquire this combat capability and be able to confront the world government

Do not think that I regard the Four Emperors and the three Admirals as insignificant, but when truly facing them, I might not even have the courage to speak

Leo gave a wry smile, scratched his temple, and suddenly fell silent

The old woman forcefully drove him out, and the powerless Leo could only be forcibly expelled. Then, Gurolio commanded the Amazon warriors outside to take him away

Her overwhelming dominance over lower-tier combatants can almost be described as a thorough extermination of the weak

But when those Celestial Dragons intended to abandon me, no one spoke up for me anymore

What does it mean to arrive here today

Perhaps I am merely a foundational figure, a disseminator of ideas, a person who awakens others, much like the Pirate King Rogers, encouraging more individuals to break free from their self-imposed shackles and sail towards the vast ocean of freedom

But I am unwilling to accept this. He gripped his knees tightly, the veins on his hands bulging: "I am only twenty-eight years old now, I still have at least fifty years of life ahead of me, and I can completely overthrow the world government before I die"

I once thought the same way. He spread his hands and said, "In times of freedom, I did not speak, because those who became slaves to the Celestial Dragons had nothing to do with me"

Is it accomplished or not

After becoming a slave to the Celestial Dragons, I did not speak, for I was favored even more

To be honest, this world ultimately values high-end combat capabilities

He walked out of the Empress's chamber with a head full of questions, completely oblivious to the thoughts of the Empress and those of Gu Luoliyousa, and was naively led out of the chamber to the common folk of the Kingdom of Women

Without high-end combat capability, I must not only be a hundred times more cautious, but also spend more time accumulating resources to evade the navy

Gulori Osa remained expressionless, effortlessly using her staff to strike Leo, causing him to stand up. He only felt that Gulori Osa's blows made his arm ache intensely, as if his bones were about to be broken by her.

He now slightly adapts it to serve as a cautionary poem to warn the Empress, yet without threatening her, instantly moving both the Empress and the ancient Loli Osa.

"Let us stop here for now. I am tired today and need to bathe and change. You may leave." She waved her hand dismissively, signaling him to go out. Leo looked up in astonishment, wondering what this meant.

Does letting him go mean rolling him out of Lily Island or leaving this palace?

He did not allow the two to savor the moment in detail, but instead lowered his head towards them.

Indeed, even in the new world, your combat ability can still be ranked highly

However, our Daughter Nation is extremely safe; no matter how great the turmoil, it is difficult to cross the calm belt and enter Nine Serpent Island. In this paradise, we are completely detached from all matters. What qualifications do you have to make me leave this island, leave my own country, to struggle and fight for those outside?

He spoke softly, as if he were reciting poetry

He is even unable to ask the Empress to do more than she already can