One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 568 We Need Each Other

"You seem to be in a bad mood."

After Roman absorbed the ashes, he looked at Yamato.

Yamato's emotional expression was very obvious.

To be fair, she's someone who can't keep a secret.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have started going against his father at the age of eight, relying entirely on sheer willpower.

Now, their emotions are written all over their faces.

"I just find it strange that King would be willing to die for Kaido."

"That's because Kaido really has charisma."

"Huh? Are you serious?"

Yamato looked shocked.

"Of course, just as you believe Oden is worthy of your inheritance, King also believes Kaido is worthy of his sacrifice."

Roman said calmly.

"But Kaido is a hateful person, King..."

"We don't need to judge whether it's worthwhile, nor can we."

Roman shook his head again.

Everyone has their own ideas.

People naturally have different pursuits.

There is no need for mutual understanding in this regard.

Because it's impossible for them to understand each other.

Even if you understand, nothing will change.

Are you sad?

"what?"

"Because even if it means death, King will protect Kaido, which means that Kaido is not so bad after all, there are people who are truly for him."

"So you're wavering? Feeling that perhaps your father also has a hidden side..."

Roman continued.

She saw the wavering on Yamato's face.

“He has known your father longer than you have, so he probably knows him better. There might also be misunderstandings between you. I think many people would think this way in this situation.”

However, after only a short while, Yamato returned to normal.

"No, I didn't. My thoughts are still the same as before: I want to defeat him."

Yamato's stance remains firm.

Because she had seen it before.

She had seen how Kaido treated Oden.

I've seen how Kaido ravaged this country.

None of that is fake.

Pain is real.

Including her hands.

Yamato silently looked at his hands.

Even though the restraints have been removed.

But she still felt the impact.

She has been locked up for a long time.

It's become a habit over time.

That's the impact.

And these effects will not disappear simply because of the present relief.

These marks are all signs of pain.

“It’s good that you think this way, and you don’t need to feel any psychological burden, because you need to understand that if we don’t trample on Jin’s wishes now, then we will have to abandon our ideals.”

Roman wasn't sure if he was speaking to Yamato or to himself.

This is not a game.

Jhin's emotions are truly touching.

Roman could not deny the sincerity of this emotion.

This is also a precious emotion.

However, they have different positions.

It's impossible to abandon one's own plans just to fulfill Jin's wishes.

They were adversaries from the start.

There is no coexistence.

"Our birth may be a disaster for our relatives and family, but for ourselves, it is a path we must take on our journey forward."

Their "rebellion" was necessary.

This is their own form of self-redemption.

The path to redemption lies in killing those who are connected to you by blood.

They all knew the answer.

"Of course, it's normal to waver, and I can understand that. That's why we need each other now."

That's right.

One of the purposes of having another person is to remind her when she wavers.

In this world, Yamato and her situation are most similar.

She can be a mirror of herself.

All the emotions that Yamato experiences now are his own possibilities.

Therefore, they need to help each other.

After all, memories of the past are more terrifying than actual combat.

It makes people hesitate.

It can leave people feeling lost.

It's more likely that victory will slip away unnoticed.

Both love and hate exist.

Even when you have the upper hand, you cannot escape the influence of the other side.

Therefore, they must overcome this before a complete showdown.

“I’m sorry, Garrett, I know what I have to do.”

"You don't need to apologize to me. I just hope that at that moment you would have urged me to make up my mind as I do now."

"But if you really can't resist... then go ahead and waver. I'll be ruthless enough here. This is Wano Country, and I won't show any mercy."

"I see."

This time, Roman and Yamato locked eyes.

They both saw the determination in each other's eyes.

Once this path has begun, there is no turning back.

The arrow is on the string, and it must be released.

Jhin is dead.

And so began all the conflicts.

Regardless, we must continue.

There's no need to hesitate.