Addressing Akainu.

Now, I’m not so certain about the fans who still feel the sting of Ace dying to this man, and the biases that arise thereof, BUT!!!... I don’t think this man is as evil as he initially appeared to be.

First off, yes, Marineford.  Ace died, and this man wasn’t exactly reasonable in regards to his own men fighting in the Marine’s side against the Whitebeard Pirates either.  We believed him to be a propagating pig for Absolute Justice, where anything even tangibly related to a crime, is punishable by death.

THAT BEING SAID!!!... that may not have been a completely accurate showcasing on what his character is actually about.  What he HAS done, isn’t to leave our minds, make no mistake.  It’s showcased that he will carry out the will of the World Government.  But... the TimeSkip complicates matters heavily.

Here’s the thing: if Akainu was completely evil, why would he spare Aokiji from the duel, on the grounds of Aokiji being a friend he couldn’t bear see die?  Why is Jewelry Bonnery still around?  If he was a complete tool for the World Government, why in the FUCK would he have hired Fujitora, who is honest to god one of the most NOBLE admirals I have EVER seen in this series?  Why would he chew out THE Five Elder Stars, on having the Marines basically acting as the attack dogs for the World Nobles, one of the biggest sources of corruption the World Government has going for it?

Okay, bear with me on this one: Akainu... HAS a moral code to him.  His hatred of outlaws is INSANE, don’t get me wrong... but he also hates the atrocities the World Government commits, that are sheerly from the whims of the World Nobles, who tout themselves however they wish.  Akainu carried out the orders that no one else really wanted to when he was lower ranked, without question... but considering how he’s been acting when he became Fleet Admiral, I almost expected the Marines to become a toxic haven of hypocrisy.  I didn’t expect men like Fujitora to appear.  Nor did I expect Akainu to take as many steps for the safety of the civilians, as I ended up seeing being taken.

So... no, I don’t hate Akainu.  I’m not feeling sorry for him either, but... my interest in him, has evolved past the point of Ace being dead, with him the cause.  Now... I want to see what his moral code actually is.

(Side note: that’s probably another reason why I largely since quit using Fang’s OCs.)

Anywho, discuss!