Meaning: there is no absolute right nor wrong in their choices.
Some would focus on the process, while others were result-oriented.
Some would rush ahead, while others would take their time -doing it on their own pace.
Some would move for others, while some other move for themselves.
Some might adopt the thinking that the enemy were the other people
While some firmly believe that the enemy was their own selves.
It's okay to compare yourself to others, but do take notes
that it must be you yourself who set it, not somebody else, even your parents.
And that you're aware of what makes you different from others,
Only then you can try to advance accordingly
1st. About the state of those "immortal" five elders
It seems that my hypothesize hit the mark; they ARE revenant-like existence; call them Lich if you will -albeit there were some differences.
Actually, life-span-wise they should have already dead looooooong ago since they're actually ancient humans, perhaps truly predates on that void century 800 years ago, but their lives were being sustained in a way, likely a devil fruit power similar to Big Mom's.
2nd. About those fools of the celestial dragons
What can I say? simply calling them fools really watered it down by a lot. Why the heck did Imu chose to gather these "unintelligents" in the first place? to make them "puppets" of sovereignty? perhaps.
These figures who never thought about underlying supply chain, cause-effect logic, and reasoning should never be placed at the top. I hope something like French Revolution will occur there soon.
side note. I'm always mildly intrigued about their hairstyle... Does it symbolize or signify something? -except for status, I mean
but, stronger than a dragon?? who might it be?
God Stagnate. Besides, I believe they have realized will is sort of a winner in finding enemies rather strong.
That's why maybe there is someone/something stronger than a dragon
And like, were he to fight Gus now, even if Will have more magical power, he doesn't have gus's wits.
Gus might win.
Stuff like that, I imagine
it was about questioning why the church despised other races and other form of "religion", and that the saintess wanted to save the children's' future but with genocide
well, that question was answered now,
tho
that doesn't really cover why the saintess chose that particular method