Chapter 550: Destroyer of Order

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"correct."

Suddenly remembering that there was something he hadn't said, Zefa stopped.

"Golden boy, don't be blinded by hatred. As a navy, we have no right to execute captured pirates privately. Even the most heinous criminals should be handed over to the judicial department and convicted through formal procedures. Don't do that again in the future. It will bring you unnecessary trouble."

Ajin couldn't help but frown when he heard this. Although he knew that this was a kind reminder from Zefa, he really couldn't agree with it.

He had already heard about the deeds of Mr. Zephyr. This upright navy officer had defeated countless pirates in his life, but had never killed any enemy. He was known as the "non-killing" admiral. This was his lifelong belief, and it also represented his trust in and maintenance of the World Government's judicial procedures.

Ajin sat up and spoke.

"Teacher Zefa, I know you are reminding me with good intentions, and I also understand the importance of order, but please forgive me for not being able to agree with your opinion on this matter."

"Oh? You know the importance of order, but you still challenge the judicial process. Do you still want to be beaten?"

Zephyr threatened, clenching his fist.

"Even if you beat me to death I won't change my mind!"

Ajin said seriously.

"I did not openly challenge the judicial process of the World Government."

"The pirates resisted fiercely, but in the end they were too seriously injured and died! This fig leaf specially left for the judicial department is the biggest concession I have made!"

"Nonsense! What do you think of the majesty of the law?"

Zefa was also angry when he heard this.

"You are breaking the law knowingly by wantonly executing pirates!"

"Those pirates who committed murder, looting and other evil deeds should be killed! Killing them is equivalent to saving countless lives! What does it matter if I bear a little stain for this!"

Ajin said righteously.

"Damn it, you mean to say that I didn't kill those pirates because I was afraid of stains on myself!"

"No, everyone can have their own beliefs and persistence. It's just that your persistence, Mr. Zefa, is not suitable for me."

"What crimes they committed and what punishment they should receive should be decided by the judicial department! It is wrong for you to kill them directly!!"

Zefa said excitedly.

Ajin was becoming more and more agitated, with many things to say unsaid, so he continued to retort.

"If we hand the pirates over to the judicial department, the law may punish them, or it may give them a chance. The zero not guilty verdicts on the Judicial Island are mostly sentenced to imprisonment. The worse and more brutal pirates are, the more respected they will be in prison and live more comfortably. I won't agree to this! The innocent souls who died under their knives will never agree to this!"

"Don't people always say that as long as people are alive there is still hope? What if they escape from prison one day? So why not let me judge them myself?"

"However, Mr. Zefa, you can rest assured that I am not a bloodthirsty person. I have carefully investigated the past "deeds" of every criminal I executed. Only those whose sins cannot be washed away even if they die ten thousand times, no one is guilty of a crime that deserves death!"

I didn't expect Ajin to be so stubborn. Zefa was so angry that his face turned red and he shouted at the top of his voice.

"Golden boy! As navy officers, we are the maintainers of the order of the sea. You have to know that if we ourselves do not abide by the order, who will maintain the order? If law enforcers can convict criminals based on their own moods when enforcing the law, such behavior of trampling on order will definitely become the beginning of chaos!"

Ajin also stood up and said seriously.

"Teacher Zefa, you are right. But isn't the reason why order is broken in this world now because the people who make the order can ignore it?"

"this…!"

Zefa was stunned.

"On this broken ship, there are people like you, teacher, who have spent their entire lives trying to patch it up, but there are always people poking bigger holes in the back!"

"If everyone chooses to ignore it and does not work together to solve the problem from the source, but instead turns a blind eye and attributes the problem to the fact that they are too slow in repairing the ship and should improve their ship repair technology, then next time, and the next time, there will always be a time when the wave will completely sink the entire ship!!"

Ajin said word by word.

"Shut up!"

Zefa had already completely regarded Ajin as his disciple, so he interrupted him hurriedly and stopped him from continuing.

"you!!"

Zefa widened his eyes and pointed at Ajin with trembling hands. He never expected to hear such a horrifying opinion from the boy's mouth. What was even more terrifying was that he couldn't find any reason to refute him.

Because everyone knows that none of the world's nobles, the Celestial Dragons, will take law and order seriously! They are the biggest destroyers of order! It's just that everyone is reluctant to mention it.

"Golden boy! Do you know what you are talking about?"

Zefa calmed himself down and as he spoke he quickly released his Observation Haki to check if there were any eavesdropping ears nearby.

"Of course I do."

Ajin said frankly.

"Teacher Zefa, do you think I said something wrong?"

"You...Ah~! Forget it!"

Seeing that Ajin remained unmoved, Zefa sighed and advised.

"I don't know whether your idea is right or not. I only know that your idea is very dangerous. Don't say such dangerous words without restraint in the future."

"If someone with ulterior motives hears you, you'll be in trouble. I don't want to see your naval career end just as it has just begun."

Ze French emphasizes the long way.

Ajin was also stunned, and then he realized that he had said something out of turn in his excitement. Some things can only be said at home.

"I see. Sorry, Mr. Zephyr."

Ajin thought about it and couldn't help asking.

"Teacher Zefa, I mean, if, if one day I want to carry out my ideas, will you regret teaching me and not stopping me in advance?"

"Hehehe!"

"Bang!"

Zefa was stunned at first, then he punched Ajin hard on the head.

"Hey! Mr. Zefa, why did you hit me all of a sudden?!"

Ajin said, covering his head.

"Don't you want me to stop you? I'll knock you out and send you to Impelton right now!"

"Huh? Don't be ridiculous, Mr. Zephyr. I meant if."

Zefa took out a military square stainless steel wine flask from his pocket, opened it, gulped down a few gulps, and then laughed.

"Although I still hold the title of general, it is actually because there is no suitable candidate to take over the position of general. In fact, I have already been a retired old man."

"Taking over the Navy Recruit Camp is only responsible for training talents for the Navy. As for how the Navy will develop in the future, that is the business of you young people! Similarly, which path you want to take in the future is also your own business! Why should I stop you?"

"Moreover…"

"Isn't it cool for a man to stick to his beliefs and walk his life path firmly?"

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

After saying this, Zefa left while drinking and laughing without looking back.

"Zeff...Sensei!"

Ajin stood there, staring blankly at the receding figure, feeling a little touched.

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