One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 417 The world is so big, I want to see it

"I'll probably be away for a while, Mr. Aokiji, so please sign the consent form now, immediately."

Before Aokiji could fully process Roman's meaning, he discovered that Roman had already prepared the transfer order.

Ok?

"What are you doing...?"

“I think I need to leave Naval Headquarters for a while,” Roman said.

leave?

So suddenly?

Is there any special reason?

"When you go out, you go out without any special reason, don't you?"

Aokiji: "..."

"Alright, alright, of course I have my reasons." Roman straightened his posture and began to explain.

First, she wanted to avoid the limelight.

After all, she crippled Doflamingo, this special Shichibukai.

While this earned her greater prestige within the Navy, it also had two sides, making her prone to causing discontent.

This discontent wasn't limited to the World Government; it also existed within the Navy.

She was, after all, specially invited.

Being too prominent isn't necessarily a good thing.

Moreover, maintaining balance within the navy is very important.

The Warring States period marshal was in his prime.

What he also wants is stability.

Neither the eagle nor the dove should display an absolute advantage at this time.

This is not the outcome they wanted.

This is not a good outcome even for the navy itself.

Secondly, she needs time and space to absorb, master, and make the power of the two exotic flowers her own.

There are risks involved.

The Dontata tribe, who had come to Marineford with her, were all quite surprised when they saw the two exotic flowers.

Their assessment was that the two flowers were merely presented as plants, and were actually products of multiple energies.

Such plants are undoubtedly dangerous.

Even if they appear gentle and beautiful, they all have a side that is prone to losing control.

However, the Tontatta tribe has already agreed to make improvements for Roman.

To take advantage of the unique characteristics of Roman's own Sensen Fruit, they will try to improve the exotic flower so that Roman can control it better.

However, this process seems difficult to achieve in Marineford.

They need a better place.

third……

"The world is so big, I want to go out and see it."

Aokiji: "..."

Why does the last reason suddenly seem so unserious?

"Are you really alright?" Aokiji scratched his head.

He is not good at reading people's expressions.

Moreover, Roman is an emotionally stable guy.

She always controlled her expression, making sure no one noticed anything amiss.

Even though Aokiji instinctively felt something was wrong, he couldn't think of any reason to stop it.

"So you've already made up your mind, right?"

“Of course,” Roman replied briskly.

Syl Roman has always been a man of ideas.

Aokiji already knew this.

However, he was also confused, and could never understand what Roman was thinking.

But if she told him the truth, she wouldn't be Roman anymore.

However, she should know her limits.

Aokiji knew that Roman was very mature in her mindset, knew a lot, and was not the kind of person who would do things recklessly without a plan.

Since she has already made up her mind, it seems that we can only support her.

He did understand Roman's first reason.

The World Government is not so easily appeased; they need the Navy's stance.

Roman seemed to be well aware of this.

She was probably trying to avoid any potential trouble.

Although it's not that I can't protect her, it was her initiative to do so.

So she must have her own plans after all.

……

After receiving Aokiji's signed consent form, Roman felt much more relieved.

Of course, she had other reasons.

Those past memories still left her conflicted.

These feelings became even more pronounced after meeting Smoothie.

It was a family on the verge of collapse.

A family from which she saw no hope.

All glory and order are maintained by one person.

Even though they seemed to be living a glamorous life, Roman had already foreseen their ultimate fate in the not-too-distant future.

Therefore, compared to Doflamingo, the epitome of evil, she was the one who truly betrayed her own bloodline.

When she made that decision, she knew that a battle between her and the Charlotte family would break out sooner or later.

Therefore, she needs greater power to ensure that she will be the ultimate winner.

She has to win no matter what.

If she doesn't win, then the name Charlotte will be a lifelong knot in her heart.

Ultimately, it will be an invisible chain.

Then this version of myself is no different from Katakuri, who is plagued by distracting thoughts.

That was definitely not the outcome she wanted.

With this thought in mind, Roman felt his fighting spirit soar.

It's as if she's returned to the beginning.

She returned to the time when she had just left the Charlotte family and was opening her eyes to the world.

From her perspective at that time, it was a mysterious and vast world.

I will use everything I have to experience this unknown and gain the joy of exploration.

Therefore, she needs to become stronger in order to get what she wants.

With this thought in mind, Roman walked forward with firm steps.