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After waiting for more than ten minutes, Fanxin finally walked towards the warship. Reaching the side, Fanxin shouted upwards, "Hey, you marine uncle, can I come aboard?"

"Is there something you need?" Haibing had a good temper. He couldn't help it; he had just eaten the delicious food that Fanxin and the others had made. He felt obligated to help them, so he naturally couldn't say anything to Fanxin.

"Ah, I have some things I'd like to ask your Vice Admiral. Could I come up here? It's not easy to talk like this with my head tilted back!" Fanxin said.

Fanxin was very polite. He had no choice; this ship belonged to Vice Admiral Garp, and he dared not act recklessly. If he did, Vice Admiral Garp would surely kill him. Unless absolutely necessary, Fanxin didn't want to fight Vice Admiral Garp, because he was now far from being a match for Vice Admiral Garp.

"Ah, wait a moment, I'll go ask for instructions." The marine nodded, and then went to report to Vice Admiral Garp.

After hearing the marine's report, Vice Admiral Garp was somewhat puzzled, wondering what Fanxin wanted to ask him. However, remembering the stir-fried pork with chili peppers and the delicious meat soup he had eaten earlier, he nodded slightly and agreed.

Upon receiving the order, the marines immediately summoned Fanxin.

Fanxin didn't stand on ceremony this time, and flew directly onto the warship. Then, he followed the marines to the mast and met the legendary Vice Admiral Garp.

"Good day, Vice Admiral Garp. I am Fanxin." Fanxin nodded slightly and asked respectfully.

"Well, young man, what brings you here? Go ahead and ask. I'll try my best to answer you, considering the stir-fried pork with chili and the broth." Vice Admiral Garp chuckled and said. As he spoke, he started eating senbei again, chewing on them as if they were particularly delicious.

"Ah, whether the Vice Admiral knows or not, I must thank you first." Fanxin Xin nodded, and without being polite, asked, "Vice Admiral Garp, do you know of anyone in the world who can instantly turn their body into magma? Who is he? If you know, please tell me."

"A person whose body turned into magma?" Upon hearing this, Vice Admiral Garp narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Fanxin, and asked, "Why are you looking for this person? What is your relationship with him?"

"Hehe, Vice Admiral's reaction, he must know this person. Then please tell me!" Fanxin Xin chuckled and said. He had been staring intently at Vice Admiral Garp, and after hearing his words, Vice Admiral Garp's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't show any doubt. This was enough to show that Vice Admiral Garp had seen that person before.

The fact that Vice Admiral Garp inquired about his relationship with that person further confirms that Vice Admiral Garp and that person were acquainted.

"Could it be that the Navy was the one that attacked the Soul Clan more than ten years ago? If so, then this is quite troublesome," Fanxin muttered to himself.

The Navy is a powerful military force under the World Government. Its attack on the Soul Clan is very likely on the orders of the World Government; if he wants revenge, he'll have to take action against the World Government. The World Government is a behemoth; how could he possibly be a match for it?

Shaking his head, Fanxin forcibly banished distracting thoughts from his mind. He quietly looked at Vice Admiral Garp, wanting to hear his answer.

"Hehe, I do know. However, you haven't answered my question yet." Vice Admiral Garp smiled and said.

"Ah, he rescued me more than ten years ago. However, I don't know his name. I only know that he can turn his body into magma in an instant. If he hadn't saved me back then, I might be dead. So, I'm going to thank him in person." Fanxin looked at Vice Admiral Garp and said with a smile.

His eyes were sincere, showing no sign of anything amiss. Even Vice Admiral Garp couldn't tell whether Fanxin was telling the truth or not.

"Oh, is that so? Then come with me. I'll be returning to headquarters soon, and then you'll be able to see him." Vice Admiral Garp nodded slightly and said.

"Back to headquarters? Could he be a Navy officer?" Fanxin's heart tightened as he asked. If he really was a Navy officer, then he would be in big trouble. Because if he were to take action against that person, the Navy would certainly not stand idly by. If he attacked a Navy officer, the Navy would designate him as a criminal and issue a warrant for his arrest. At that point, he would have no freedom left.

Wherever he goes, the navy follows; he can no longer live a peaceful life.

"Damn it, I don't care if they're criminals or not. Destroying my Soul Clan is wrong, and I'll make those involved pay." Fanxin snorted inwardly. Although he was somewhat afraid of the Navy, if they really attacked his family, he wouldn't hold back at all.

"Ah, yes, the one you mentioned whose body can turn into magma is a Marine Admiral, Akainu. He usually stays at headquarters and rarely goes out. You can only see him if you go to Marine Headquarters," Vice Admiral Garp said. "So, are you coming with me?"

"An admiral? Are you sure you're not mistaken?" Fanxin was utterly shocked upon hearing this. He had originally thought it was just some nobody; he never imagined that person would be such a big shot.

"Ah, there's absolutely no mistake. In this world, he's the only one who can transform into magma because he ate the Logia Magma-Magma Fruit. No one else can do it." Vice Admiral Garp nodded affirmatively and said.

"This..." Fanxin was speechless for a long time upon hearing this. He hadn't expected to encounter such a formidable enemy. A Marine Admiral—that was the Navy's strongest fighting force. Each one was extremely powerful, with few rivals. They didn't usually act rashly, and when they did, it meant something major was about to happen.

"Heh, scared? You must be, after all, his power and strength are so formidable." Vice Admiral Garp chuckled and said, "But don't worry, if you want to thank him, I'll definitely take you. Sigh, you can't be too obligated to do something about it."

"No need, I'll go find him myself," Fanxin said, shaking her head.

The admiral was too powerful; he couldn't possibly fight him now. If he went now, he would only face certain death. He now understood why Grandpa Nick had refused to tell him the identity of the guy whose body could turn into magma—it was because the admiral was too strong, and Grandpa Nick was worried he would act recklessly.

He was furious, but he could only suppress his anger. If he died, everything would be over.

"Hmm, you were in such a hurry just now, why aren't you going now?" Vice Admiral Garp asked, puzzled.

"Ah, there's no way around it, the other party's status is too high. I'm going to give him a big gift. It wouldn't be right for me to go empty-handed, don't you think?" Fanxin said with a smile.

"Hehe, actually you don't need to bring a gift, just go directly. Although Akainu is an admiral, he still has to give me some face," Vice Admiral Garp said with a smile. If Fanxin is willing to go, he will definitely help, because he thinks Fanxin is very compatible.

"No, thank you." Fanxin shook his head, gripped the Flight Armor tightly in his hand, and then looked at Vice Admiral Garp, asking, "Vice Admiral Garp, I have another question I'd like to ask you, and I hope you can answer it."

"Okay, go ahead and ask!" Although Vice Admiral Garp seemed a little confused, he nodded in agreement.

"Why did the Navy attack the Soul Clan? What is your purpose?" Fanxin asked after a moment of contemplation.

He had no choice; the navy had attacked the Soul Clan. However, he didn't know why. To get revenge, he had to find out the whole story; otherwise, his indiscriminate killing would be pointless.

Therefore, after much deliberation, he still risked asking the question. He knew that once he spoke, the Navy would know that there were still members of the Soul Clan alive, and they would definitely take action against him.

However, he had already made up his mind to keep a low profile in the future, so that the navy would have a harder time finding their tracks. This would also make them safer.

"The Soul Clan? You know about the Soul Clan. Are you a member of the Soul Clan, or do you have some connection to the Soul Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Vice Admiral Garp's expression changed slightly. He had been all smiles just moments before, but now his face was grave, and he even stopped eating his favorite senbei. Clearly, he seemed to know something about the Soul Clan.

"You don't need to ask that. You just need to tell me why your navy attacked the Soul Clan, and what your purpose was?" Fanxin coldly looked at Vice Admiral Garp and shouted.

Although Vice Admiral Garp is incredibly powerful, he's not here to fight to the death. Therefore, he has no reason to fear his opponent. With the Wind and Sand Tower and his Flight Armor, he can easily escape if he wants to. It won't be an easy task for Vice Admiral Garp to capture him.

"Young man, judging from your angry expression, I know you must be a member of the Soul Clan. However, you shouldn't have revealed your identity; you're courting death, understand?" Vice Admiral Garp pondered for a moment, then said with a grave expression.

"Heh, you mean you want me to live a wretched life, without even seeking revenge for my family, right? I can't do that. If I didn't know, I could pretend nothing happened. But now that I know, I can't ignore it," Fanxin said with a cold laugh.

"Ah, whatever you want. But I'm not too clear about the Navy's actions against the Soul Clan. However, it's true that some Navy personnel were involved back then. This matter is very complicated. I advise you not to make any rash moves, or you'll be in danger," Vice Admiral Garp said earnestly.

"Ah, thank you for your advice. Since you don't know either, I won't ask any further."

Fanxin glanced at Vice Admiral Garp and said, "You can tell the Navy my identity, you can issue a warrant for my arrest. However, I can tell you that I will absolutely not be caught by you. We will grow stronger step by step, and when I become as strong as you, I will go and get to the bottom of things with Akainu. I will never let those who dared to kill my people get away with it easily."

"Heh, do you think you can do it?" Vice Admiral Garp said with a laugh.

"Hmph, as long as I work hard, I can definitely do it." Fanxin Xin smiled confidently, then activated his Flight Armor, covering his entire body, and flew away from there, heading straight into the distance.

The surrounding marines, armed and ready to attack Fanxin, were stopped by Vice Admiral Garp. Vice Admiral Garp said, "Forget it. He treated you to a meal, and now he's turning on you? That wouldn't be good."

Upon hearing this, the marines immediately laid down their weapons and ceased their actions.

"Vice Admiral, it's not good to just let him go like this!" said the man in the black top hat next to Vice Admiral Garp. "He holds a grudge against the Navy and will inevitably become our enemy in the future."

Although Fanxin wasn't a pirate, it seemed the Navy had targeted his family. This was a blood feud that could never be resolved, and he felt he should eliminate Fanxin now to prevent future troubles.

"Ah, never mind, don't lay a hand on him. Also, everyone who heard about this today must choose to forget it, understand? Anyone who dares to tell anyone will be severely punished." Vice Admiral Garp glanced around and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded. Vice Admiral Garp had given the order; how could they dare disobey? Afterward, everyone left and went to their respective posts.

The officer in the black top hat looked at Vice Admiral Garp and asked, "Vice Admiral, why is this?" He was somewhat puzzled; the Vice Admiral was clearly protecting that person named Fanxin. Protecting someone who would later target the Navy—wasn't this creating an enemy for himself?

"Alas, there are some secrets you don't know. I seem to have heard rumors that someone wants to use the abilities of the Soul Clan to create a giant monster, and then use it to attack all opposing forces."

Vice Admiral Garp stated, "I do not approve of this approach. It is entirely about intimidation to force others into submission, rather than governing the world with benevolence and righteousness."

"This situation can't last long. The stronger the oppression, the stronger the backlash will be. The situation is already bad enough. If those people really do that, the entire ocean will never be calm again. So, I don't want this child to be caught. That way, he might be able to stop those crazy guys."

"You're right. There are indeed some extremists in the military. If they did what they did, who knows how many people would die."

The officer in the top hat nodded slightly, expressing his agreement, and said, "Then what should we do with this boy? If he attacks the navy, should we not retaliate?"

"Of course not. I let him go this time because he didn't attack me. Next time, that might not be the case. But no matter what, his identity cannot be exposed. Even if he's captured, no one can know, at least not now, understand?" Vice Admiral Garp waved his hand and said.