Chapter 271: News of the Dream Expedition Reaching the New World Spreads
For some reason, when Aokiji heard the phrase "match actions with words," something lit up inside him, like a bright light shining into the dark corners of his heart.
The feeling was so strong that his body trembled slightly.
His eyes went wide, filled with shock. He murmured, "So that's it... that's what it means!"
This new understanding shook him deeply, and his mind suddenly felt wide awake.
He realized that the balance he had been chasing—between power, justice, and responsibility—wasn't out of reach after all. It could be achieved through real, concrete action.
At that moment, Aokiji felt full of hope and confidence.
He now understood that as long as he stuck to his beliefs and kept moving forward, he could truly live by what he preached—and become a stronger, more meaningful person.
And it all came from those four simple yet powerful words—match actions with words.
Ryuen looked at Aokiji with a strange expression. Even though Aokiji wore sunglasses, Ryuen could still feel the change in his gaze.
He could tell—Aokiji wasn't quite the same anymore...
Aokiji slowly snapped out of it. He looked at Ryuen with a complicated expression and said, "I didn't expect this trip to bring such a surprise. Ryuen, you really are a strange guy..."