Garp in His Prime
Sea Circle Calendar, 1484
The sky was clear and blue, and the blazing sunlight shone on the sea.
Roy hovered high in the air, his clothes Hunting Roar, looking down at the boundless waves below.
"1484..."
He murmured to himself, his gaze deep. "It was the year of the God Valley Incident..."
On the sea, the black flags of Pirate ships Hunting Roar the wind, and the rough laughter of Pirates and the roar of cannons could be heard from time to time.
Seeing this, Roy muttered to himself, "The Pirates of this era... are truly rampant."
Suddenly, a glint of light flashed in his eyes, followed by a light laugh, "Since you're here... let's do it this way."
The following day, shocking news suddenly came from the Marine Headquarters.
The entire military camp was in an uproar, with countless marines gathering in twos and threes, whispering among themselves.
"Have you heard? A monster-level recruit has arrived at Marine Headquarters!!"
"He single-handedly wiped out a massive Pirate crew with a bounty of 500 million?! Are you kidding me?!"
"I heard he was personally summoned by the Air Admiral!"
"What's even more shocking is that he actually claimed to be a die-hard fan of Vice Admiral Garp and insisted on following Garp!"
Discussions rose and fell, the atmosphere in the Marine Headquarters was so heated it seemed to be on fire.
In the Admiral's office, a very burly man sat behind a large desk.
His chest is as broad as an iron wall, and his tawny skin sets off his hair that is shaped like the word "mountain".
He didn't speak, but his thick fingers tapped rhythmically on the table.
"Thump, thump, thump--"
His weathered face was expressionless, except for a pair of sharp, hawk-like eyes fixed on Roy, making the air in the entire office seem to freeze.
It was at this time that Admiral Sora of the Marine Headquarters was in his prime.
Standing in front of him was a burly young man who was three meters tall.
His black hair was neatly styled, his face was resolute, and his simple casual clothes could not hide the sense of pressure he exuded.
"Roy..."
Kong's eyes were sharp, and his tone was low. "You chose to join the Navy to follow Garp?"
Roy crossed his arms, a slight smile playing on his lips, "I've long admired Vice Admiral Garp's Iron Fist."
Just then--
"Bang!!"
The office door was suddenly kicked open!
"What's going on?!" A rough voice, accompanied by a drunken stench, rang out.
A man with broad shoulders and a burly build swaggered in.
His floral shirt was open at the chest, sunglasses perched crookedly on his nose, and he was carrying a half-empty bottle of rum.
It was Garp at the peak of his 40-year-old career!
Young Garp
"I just invited a few beautiful girls to have a pool party!"
"So you guys kept yelling at me to come back. If this delays me, I'll never forgive you!!"
Kong rubbed his temples and sighed, "Garp... can't you be a little more mindful of the occasion and your image?"
"Image my ass!"
Garp let out a burp and finally turned his gaze to Roy.
"So you're the one who ruined my vacation?"
Roy looked at the familiar yet young legendary figure before him, a flicker of nostalgia and emotion in his eyes.
He then nodded slightly, his tone calm yet fervent. "I've long admired your name, Vice Admiral Garp."
"I want to... become your subordinate."
Garp was taken aback for a moment, then grinned, "Want to be my subordinate?"
"Ha ha!"
The next moment, he smashed the bottle on the ground, sending shards of glass flying!
"Then try taking my punch!!"
"Boom!!"
The Iron Fist came straight at him like a cannonball, the wind from the punch howling and the air exploding with a sharp shriek!
Roy remained calm, his feet slightly sinking as he suddenly raised his fist to meet the attack!
"Boom--!"
Fists collided, and the terrifying Shockwave instantly shattered all the windows in the office!
The paper was whipped up by the hurricane, and the walls shook and rattled!
Kong suddenly stood up, his pupils shrinking. "He actually... caught Garp's Iron Fist?!"
As the smoke cleared, Garp's fist was still pressed against Roy's, and the two remained locked in a stalemate!
Their eyes met, and invisible sparks flew through the air.
The next second--
"Ha ha!!"
Garp burst out laughing, abruptly pulled back his fist, grabbed Roy's shoulder, and slapped him hard.
"Interesting! Absolutely fascinating!!"
"It's been a long time since I've met such an energetic young man!"
He laughed heartily and announced, "From today onwards, you are my adjutant!!"
"Pool party canceled! I'm taking you to catch Pirates!!"
Kong watched the two laughing and joking away with complicated emotions, silently thinking to himself:
"This kid... his background is definitely not simple."
Let's go back to the original timeline - 1518, one month later.
The sky was clear and blue, and the sea of clouds surged.
A massive Pink Dragon roared through the sky, stirring up fierce air currents, like a speeding aerial warship.
With his dragon head held high and his dragon eyes gleaming, it was none other than Luffy, who was filled with excitement.
"Zoro!! Is he really flying in this direction?!"
The sound of Luffy transforming into a giant dragon echoed in the wind, his tail swishing excitedly.
The green-haired swordsman sitting on his neck sat cross-legged, clutching three swords tightly in his arms, his eyes resolute.
"Hmm! Didn't Nami say in the Den Den Mushi that we should fly this way?"
Luffy grinned. "Alright!! Then let's go full speed ahead!!"
"Call--!"
A fierce wind swept through the sea of clouds, and the entire dragon sped off in the opposite direction from Weatheria...
Meanwhile, Marineford Navy Residence
"Boom!!"
Ace kicked open the door, his face contorted with rage. "Luffy!!"
However, what met the eye was a messy dining table: half-eaten Barbecue, spilled juice, and steaming hot food that hadn't even cooled down yet.
There was no one there.
Ace's forehead veins throbbed, his anger surging. "Where is she?! Didn't we agree to pick up Nami together today?!"
Just then, the door to the next room opened with a "click".
Nojiko poked her head out, carrying a basket of freshly washed clothes, and paused slightly, "Ace? Are you looking for Luffy?"
"Hmm, where is he?!" Ace asked anxiously, suppressing his anger.
Nojiko recalled for a moment and casually said, "Just now, Luffy answered Nami's Den Den Mushi, and he was like he'd been injected with adrenaline, rushing out in a hurry."
Ace was stunned. "Huh? But we clearly agreed to go together! I was only called away by Professor Zephyr, how did I run away?!"
Nojiko tilted her head and thought for a moment, "Oh right, Zoro just happened to be passing by, so he just grabbed Zoro and we set off first."
The air was silent for two seconds.
Ace's expression gradually froze, his lips twitched, and his face turned completely dark.
"With... Zoro?!"
Meanwhile, Weatheria
The islands floating above the sea of clouds shimmered, the streets were paved with white clouds, and in the center of the square was a magnificent chair formed by wind and mist.
Nami was sitting on a soft "cloud chair," her long, beautiful legs gently swaying.
She rested her chin on her hand, her beautiful eyes filled with impatience.
"Seriously... why isn't Luffy here yet?"