One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 507 Please Allow Me to Cry

Blood, lots of blood.

The body on the ground is a corpse.

The sea is filled with blood.

My own?

A companion's?

The enemy's?

It's impossible to tell them apart anymore.

I just felt a lot of pain.

I'm so tired.

Is this what war is?

The night was so dark that no hope could be seen.

The stench of decay was right at the tip of my nose, making me feel nauseous.

In the face of death, even determining whether one is alive becomes a difficult task.

and also……

Suddenly, Kuina opened her eyes.

The blinding white light inside the room made her instinctively raise her hand to shield her eyes.

She only realized she was sweating when she touched her forehead.

My memory is a bit hazy.

Who am I really...?

"You're finally awake, Kuina. Are you alright?"

What came into view was Ain's deep red eyes.

For some reason, perhaps because she was a little provoked, Kuina instinctively wanted to look away.

Because that look in his eyes was too deep.

The color red reminded her of her dream...

wrong……

Suddenly, Guina remembered something.

Those weren't dreams; they were real events.

Upon realizing this, she immediately got up.

However, the sharp pain in her abdomen prevented her from going any further.

"Don't move it! We finally managed to stop the bleeding. If it reopens, it will be terrible."

Ain quickly stopped Kuina, her eyes filled with worry.

Are they all alright?

"Don't worry, they're all fine, you're the one who's most seriously injured."

Now, they are on the front lines fighting against the Beasts Pirates.

The four still-young children finally experienced what it meant to be surrounded by mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

All Guina remembered was the corpses and the blood all over the ground.

She even felt confused about why she was injured.

All she remembers is picking up the knife and attacking desperately.

Is this all the people there?

Looking around, she realized there were far fewer wounded than she had expected.

“Many didn’t make it.” Ain shook her head.

The Beasts Pirates are an Imperial crew.

His true strength is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.

Their flagship fighters are certainly not to be underestimated.

World War I was also very difficult.

"That corpse..."

"He has already been buried at sea..."

Sea burial?

Suddenly, Guina realized that this was not just a euphemism for abandoning a body.

Too many people are dying, and if it is not dealt with in time, it could easily lead to a plague.

Given the current circumstances, there is no way to properly settle them.

The vast ocean—this may be the most suitable place for me to find my home.

However, keeping them inside the ship would also pose a risk to the injured marines.

In any case, those who are alive are more important.

"Ha... I thought I was mentally prepared, but it seems I'm still far from it."

At this moment, Guina suddenly gained a deeper understanding of the path she was about to take.

This is the danger one must encounter while moving forward.

Did the father already know that if he wanted to get what he wanted, he would have to endure all this suffering?

That's why I deny myself.

Because he wanted to be safe and sound?

He does love himself.

Unfortunately, he didn't understand himself.

Kuina gave a self-deprecating laugh.

If it weren't for Lieutenant General Black Dragon's existence, he would have eventually gone to that extreme.

"Do you think that if the Black Dragon General came here, the situation would immediately turn around?" Kuina suddenly brought up another topic.

"Looks like you're alright."

Seeing Kuina's appearance, Ain was initially a little worried.

But now she was certain that Kuina was alright.

"Yes, definitely. But I think Senior Gran is right, we can't rely on her forever; we must also face our own challenges. Let's start with surviving!!!"

Why did they have the opportunity to work under the Black Dragon?

That's because things aren't stable outside.

It was the chaos of the times that gave them the opportunities that others saw.

However, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

Since we've already got the opportunity, we're also going to take the risks.

Just like now.

This is an awareness that should have been present from the very beginning.

“You’re right, Ain. This is our battlefield now. We have to survive.”

Yes, this is their battlefield.

It will be something I face countless times.

Only the strong can survive.

but……

"You cried, Ain."

"You too, Kuina."

In the end, they looked at each other in silence.

They both gently wiped away each other's tears.

They are aware of this.

But this place is indeed too cruel.

A vibrant life was lost right before our eyes.

Just for a moment, please allow them to shed tears and let them vent their sadness and pain!