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I will then post a chapter of '' Tournament of power '', and then a chapter of '' The best crew to find the One Piece "

" What ? " Mine wondered. " What do you want me to do ? "

" In order to improve our teamwork, I want to create links between Night Raid and the Jaegers! Therefore, I would like you to present the base to Seryu as well as the course of a day as a member of Night Raid. " Said Najenda.

" Why me ? " Wanted to know Mine. " I mean… I'm okay if I did this with another person! But… Seryu…! Why did you choose me to help her ? You know, however, that Seryu and I hate each other. "

" Today, you are the only one who hates her. " Najenda retorted. " I have already spoken to Seryu and she assured me that she does not mind spending the day with you! She told me that she stopped hating you when she realized that she was the one who hurt you. "

" Of course she doesn't mind that I try to forgive her! She's not the one who has a friend in a coma ! Boss, even though she decided to betray the empire, I can't forgive Seryu for what she did to Sheele. "

" Mine, I understand ! Nevertheless, I am forced to tell you that the past belongs to the past! Mine, we need Seryu's strength to win. "

Growling again, Mine looked away from her boss.

Being following Mine, Seryu remained silent. Being alone with the pink haired girl made her quite uncomfortable. However, she wanted to take advantage of the situation to make her former enemy understand that she no longer wanted to do her any harm.

" Mine, I… thank you for giving me some of your time to help me familiarize myself with this place. "

" Yeah! Yeah! I'm not doing this for fun! It's just an order from the boss! Don't think I think of you as my friend. "

" Not matter! I understand why you hate me and I know that even having betrayed the empire didn't make me forgiven! Mine, I just want ... you to know that I'm so sorry. "

" You haven't stopped saying it. " Mine growled. " For me, words are nothing! It's the actions that count. "

Turning to Seryu, Mine cried out.

" You tell me you want to change? Okay ! I'll watch you, and if you ever dare to betray the boss's trust in you, by allying yourself with the empire again, I promise I'll be the one to kill you. "

Just nodding, Seryu then dared to smile.

" Okay. "

Suddenly entering his room, Mine opened a large wardrobe, before shouting.

" It's about time you changed your uniform. "

Taking clothes that she no longer put on, she threw them at Seryu.

" Well, change yourself. "

" Thank you. "

At that moment, Mine noticed the non-presence of Seryu's teigu.

" Where is your dog ? "

" I entrusted it to Caruma. "

" I hope she won't do anything with him. "

" Don't worry ! Caruma will never use it to hurt ! Besides, Koro only obeys my orders or those of Wendy. "

" Wendy ? A teigu is not supposed to obey only one person ? "

" Wendy has been with me for months and is kind to Koro! I think that's why he trusts her. "

" Not matter! Hurry up and change. "

Leaving the room, Mine then waited a few minutes in the hallway. Then, finally, the door opened and Seryu's head appeared.

" Uh ... Mine ! Wouldn't you have larger clothes?

" Larger ? We make the same bottle and the same weight. "

" Maybe but … "

Showing himself fully Seryu pointed her bust which seemed to be strangely tight at the top of the garment.

" My chest is compressed and hurts. "

Noting that Seryu's breasts were larger than hers, Mine blushed with anger, before leaving.

" Will die. "

" That's what I did ? "

Looking at the water in the pond in the palace courtyard, Makoto was inspecting his own reflection. Behind him, Budo, his face covered in bandages here and there, watched him without saying anything. Since his loss to Natsu, Budo had stayed at the palace to recover from his injuries and wait for him to heal.

Having stayed close to Makoto to prevent Honest from approaching him, the warrior soon noticed that the child hadn't smiled for a long time. In fact, ever since the Jaegers had left the empire, Makoto had only put on a sad look.

" Emperor, do you want me to do something for you ? "

" No, thank you, Budo-san. "

Continuing to look at his reflection, the child simply ordered.

" I just want to be alone, please. "

Normally, Budo would have refused to leave the emperor unaccompanied. However, seeing the sad expression of the child, Budo ends up leaving.

" I'll be back in five minutes. "

Not bothering to watch him go, Makoto continued to stare at his reflection. Then he grabbed a small pebble and dropped it into the water. The ripples caused by this gesture distorted his reflection and, continuing to look at him, Makoto thought he saw him take on the appearance of another face: that of Wendy.

Clenching his fist, the Emperor smacked the surface of the water, while muttering.

" Traitor ! Traitor! Traitor! You're just a traitor, Wendy. "

" Why am I considered a traitor ? "

Freezing, hearing that female voice, Makoto immediately turned, and saw Wendy, right behind him. Crying out in fear, the child took a step back and fell into the pond. Finding himself seated in the water, he cried out.

" Is that a joke ? Wendy…? How did you come here ? "

" With him. " Wendy told him, pointing to Happy, who was on his shoulder.

" She promised me lots of fish. " The cat learned, already starting to salivate.

" What do you want ? " Wanted to know Makoto.

" I came to talk to you. "

Grumbling upon hearing this answer, the Emperor rose to his feet and, ignoring his wet clothes, he cried out.

" Talk to me ? It's a joke ? Why would I want to chat with a traitor? Wendy, you betrayed this country. "

Remaining stoic, the child asserted.

" If I was a traitor, I already killed you! Just like Night Raid intends to do once Esdeath is defeated! I have come to warn you of the danger that hangs over you! I want to protect you. "

" What ? What are you talking about ? That you want to betray Night Raid ? "

" Not at all ! Like I told you, I want to chat with you! Even though I team up with Night Raid, I hate the fact that people, even if they are bad, get slaughtered! This is why I have come to you so that a truce is put in place. "

" A truce ? "

" Makoto-san, if you give me time to show you how the nobles do not hesitate to kill the citizens of this country, I am sure you will understand! Inequalities are everywhere, just like murder, looting and rape! The police are corrupt! Wild Hunt just wants to kill more people! And finally, you get manipulated by Honest. "

" Grrrr! Stop saying anything ! You're just lying to me! This country is perfect! He only knows peace! It's you, Night Raid, who only kills innocent people, most of whom have families mourning their passing. "

" If you were a little less stupid and naive, you will realize that all these '' poor '' people '' are responsible for the misery of the empire! But you are such an emperor that you never realized it. "

" Shut up ! I am a good emperor! It's you who told me. "

" Yes ! You have goodness in you! However, the problem is that you are being manipulated by people who are only looking for power. "

" You are just a liar. " Roared Makoto. " You lie ! You lie ! You lie ! You're just a traitor Wendy! I hate you! I would never forgive you for betraying me! You are the one who wants to gain power by wanting to kill everyone! Since you are part of Night Raid, you are just a murderer who… "

The sound of a slap was heard throughout the palace courtyard. Flabbergasted, Makoto put his hand on his sore cheek. It was the first time in his life that someone had raised a hand on him.

" What … ? "

In front of him, looking angry and having tears in her eyes, Wendy roared.

" If I'm here, it's to save you. "

" Save me ? "

" Since you are an ally of Honest, Night Raid wants to execute you like him! But I don't want to. "

Staring at Makoto, she assured.

" You are a good person! You are not bad! You are just Honest's puppet! I refuse to let you die because of his actions. "

" Stop pretending to be a saint. " Makoto retorted. " Don't you wanna kill me? If I'm a bad emperor, why don't you want to kill me ? "

" Because you are my friend. " Wendy roared.

" What ? " Makoto wondered.

" The first time we met, you told me that you wanted to create your own laws and have more confidence in yourself! And I encouraged you to do it! What prompted you to know more about your kingdom! Makoto, you said it yourself once! What Honest is telling you is not the truth. "

" Honest didn't betray me like you. "

" He did worse than that. " Retorted Wendy. " He destroyed this country! And you know it very well! The empire is suffering from a severe economic crisis and you were the last to know! The surrounding countries are about to declare war on you and millions of people will die because of it! Makoto… "

Grabbing the boy's collar, Wendy cried out.

" I don't want to kill you! But if this war ever breaks out because of you, I will never forgive you. "

Remaining still, Makoto did not know what to answer her. At that moment, a voice cried out.

" Who are you ? "

Arriving towards the duo, a group of soldiers came running up, pointing their guns at Wendy.

" It's Wendy from the Jaegers. "

" She came to assassinate the emperor. "

Seeing them arrive, Wendy let Happy grab hold of and lift her into the air.

" Makoto… I am not your enemy. "

With her words, Wendy let Happy fly away with her, leaving Makoto, who remained still.

Being inspecting the surroundings, while still hiding in the darkness of a small alley, Mine asserted.

" It's good, there are no soldiers here. "

Right behind her, Caruma looked at the behavior of the people before asserting.

" During my last days here, there was only fear in people's eyes! Life seems to be normal again. "

" This is because since the death of Syura, the survivors of Wild Hunt are much more discreet and stay in the palace! People are no longer afraid of them. "

" Yeah! Until the next disaster arrives. " Caruma remarked, heaving a sigh.

" This is the world we live in. " Said Mine, shrugging his shoulders

Inspecting her hair which she had colored black, she then put a hat on her head, while wearing journalist clothes, while she had a camera in her hands.

" With that, I would go unnoticed. "

Simply wearing more fancy clothes than her usual rags, Caruma asserted.

" Lucky for me that my face is still not known. "

" Friends of justice. "

Turning around, the duo saw Seryu arrive, with a superhero mask hiding her face. Looking at her for a few seconds, Caruma asked.

" What is that ? "

" It's my camouflage! With this mask of justice, no one will recognize me. "

Slapping her forehead, Mine ends up leaving the alley, before declaring.

" I would do like this I didn't know you. "

" Me too. " Caruma said, following her. " So stay here and wait for us. "

" What ? " Seryu wondered, running behind them. " But why ? "

At that moment, having badly put on her mask, Seryu felt him fall to the ground, showing her face. Passing by this moment, in front of the trio, a group of soldiers were surprised to see and recognize Seryu's face.

" Hello ? " She said simply.

" Catch her. "

The three girls immediately fled, while Mine roared.

" Stupid girl. "

Running into the courtyard of the palace, Budo walked towards Makoto.

" Emperor ! Heard that Wendy snuck in here and tried to attack you! Is everything alright ? "

" It's nothing. " Simply asserted the child, who looked again at his reflection in the water.

" Emperor, for your safety you should…"

" Why call me '' emperor ''? " Makoto asked him.

" Sorry ? "

" I ask you, why do you call me '' emperor '' ? "

Raising an eyebrow, Budo said.

" I don't understand your question. "

Getting up and staring at the man, Makoto questioned him.

" I am the emperor because I am the one who rules this country, am I not ? "

" Yes ! What's wrong, your highness ? "

" I'll question you! Just one question! And order you to answer me honestly. "

Taking a deep breath, Makoto finally asks.

" Am I a good emperor ? "

Surprised by this question, Budo remained silent. Until now, Makoto had always shown immense loyalty to Honest's words and had never questioned being a wonderful emperor. Immediately, Budo understood what was going on. Wendy hadn't come to attack the boy. She had come to reason with the boy's mind.

Remaining a few minutes to watch this last Budo ends up confessing.

" No ! You are a very bad emperor. "

Remaining stoic, Makoto allowed him to continue.

" Since you have been in power, our empire has been hit by a huge economic crisis! Thousands of people have been killed by famine! Your popularity has been dropping steadily year after year! No one appreciates the fact that you are the Emperor. "

" But I thought ... I gave all the powers to Honest so that he could support me properly. "

" And that was your biggest mistake. " Affirmed Budo. " Emperor, Honest has manipulated you, from the start. "

His eyes widened, Makoto heard him continue.

" Honest allows nobles to do whatever they want, in exchange for money! They then pay the high authorities of the militia to have their enemies and rivals executed! All the laws he has put in place are only intended to make him richer and more powerful! And one day, he's sure to decide to get rid of you in order to take power. "

Hearing all these revelations, Makoto continued to remain stoic. Still, Budo could see the confusion in his gaze. Eventually lowering his gaze, Makoto wanted to know.

" Budo-san… who's the bad guy ? Night Raid… or me ? "

" None of you. " Budo retorted. " The only bad guys here are Honest as well as me, since I let him do it! Makoto-sama, you have nothing to complain about. "

Despite this response, the child fell to his knees before feeling tears roll down his cheeks. Then, digging his fingers into the dirt of the ground, he wanted to know.

" So, is it true? Wendy told me the truth? Did I let Honest manipulate me so he could kill his rivals? I let Wild Hunt do all of these crimes, just so they could have fun? I am responsible for the deaths of thousands of people… just because of my stupidity ? "

Continuing to ask himself several questions, Makto finally dropped his face to the ground and began to sob. Seeing him do it, Budo clenched his fists. Then suddenly he roared.

" Makoto, don't shame your father! This is not how an emperor should behave. "

Surprised, the child raised his head and heard Budo order him.

" I forbid you to kneel! Not now ! Yes, you made the mistake of trusting a heartless monster named Honest! Nevertheless, it is not too late to stop the massacre! Far from there ! You always have the opportunity to become an excellent! As was your father. "

" But ... But how ...? "

" By destroying the real evil of this empire. "

Suddenly turning on his heel, Budo left the courtyard and began to enter the palace. Seeing him gone, leaving Makoto behind, a soldier standing guard asked.

" Budo-sama, what are you doing ? "

" What I should have done for years. "

Making electricity appear around him, he asserted.

" I am going to kill Honest. "

Looking at him, dumbfounded, the soldier and Makoto saw him enter the palace, blasting the windows with his thunderbolt. Neither, however, saw Honest appear behind Makoto and walk towards him, all sporting a confident smile.