Arrival at Water 7, the arrests begin!

Whooo~

A train whistle sounded over the rolling sea.

A moment later, a train came into view not far away.

Amazingly,

the train was speeding across the surface of the sea.

"Is that the Sea Train? It's incredible."

On the Dog-Head Warship, Feng Lei stood on the deck, gazing at the train traveling across the distant sea, a trace of astonishment in his eyes.

The technology in the world of pirates never ceased to amaze him.

Call it backward, and there were Sea Trains, Pacifistas, cyborgs, and so on.

Call it advanced, and yet all the Marines and pirates still used single-shot rifles and cannons!

A contradictory world!

"At least we're almost there!"

He watched the Sea Train head toward an island in the distance.

Rather than an island, it was more like a city built on the sea.

From afar,

tiers of red-tiled stone buildings rose with the terrain, while waterways crisscrossed between them like a spiderweb.

Shipyards lined the shore, and vessels of all sizes lay moored in the harbor.

A massive fountain sent a towering column of water surging endlessly into the air, leaving Feng Lei marveling at the sight.

Water 7!

Home to the world's finest shipwrights, and the birthplace of the Ancient Weapon Pluton eight hundred years ago!

"Vice Admiral Garp, we've reached Water 7!"

Boka's voice rang out.

Before long,

Garp came onto the deck with Koby and Helmeppo.

"Slow down and prepare to dock!"

At his command, the Dog-Head Warship slowly came to a stop in Water 7's vast harbor.

A glance showed

that the entire harbor was packed with people, with merchants coming and going in an endless stream.

The warship's arrival naturally drew their attention.

"It's a Marine warship!"

"Even the Marines have come to Water 7!"

"Looks like there are quite a few Marines aboard. Are they planning some kind of operation?"

"Looks like Water 7 won't be so peaceful anymore!"

For a time,

quite a few people hurriedly left the harbor.

Once the warship had come to a complete stop, Garp said to Feng Lei, "Brat, go on!"

"Hm? Aren't you going to see your grandson?"

Feng Lei turned his head and looked curiously at Garp.

Garp shook his head. "I'm old. My body isn't what it used to be. Of course I have to leave this hard work to you young people."

Hearing that,

Feng Lei pursed his lips. The old man's valor on Hachinosu had been no less than in his younger days.

But when he thought about how they were going to arrest the old man's own grandson, he could understand why the old man couldn't bring himself to do it.

"In that case, I'll take full charge!"

On this warship, Feng Lei's rank and status were second only to Garp's.

Garp nodded. "Of course. But since you're arresting them, don't go too far."

Luffy was his grandson, after all. As long as his life wasn't in danger, Garp didn't really mind.

Since Luffy had chosen the path of a pirate, he naturally had to bear the consequences.

"Got it!"

A meaningful smile appeared on Feng Lei's face.

His gaze swept across the bustling city of Water 7 ahead, and he felt some anticipation at the thought of bringing Luffy's voyage to an end.

Then,

Feng Lei sprang off the warship.

If this was after the rampage at Enies Lobby, then Feng Lei knew where the Straw Hat Pirates were in Water 7.

"You two, go with him and broaden your horizons. And while you're at it, don't let him cause too much of a commotion!"

Seeing how confident and focused Feng Lei was, Garp thought for a moment before giving Koby and Helmeppo their orders.

"Yes, Vice Admiral Garp!"

Koby and Helmeppo immediately stood at attention and saluted Garp.

The two of them had trained at the Marine recruit camp for quite some time and had mastered two of the Six Powers, Soru and Tekkai. Their strength had greatly increased, and they also wanted to see Luffy and the others and spar with them.

Suppressing their excitement, the two immediately jumped off the warship and hurried after Feng Lei.

Garp watched the three leave, then slowly shook his head, a trace of helplessness appearing on his face.

"Luffy, this is the path you chose. If you're not strong enough, being arrested this time might be the best outcome for you."

In Garp's view, his grandson was no match for Feng Lei. If nothing unexpected happened, Feng Lei would surely arrest them all this time.

But perhaps that was for the best.

Once he brought Luffy back, he could give him a proper education and reshape his character and ideals!

"Vice Admiral Garp!"

Just then,

Boka hurried over to Garp, carrying a Den Den Mushi and looking somewhat flustered.

"What is it?"

Garp glanced at him and asked.

"It's Admiral Aokiji. He says he wants to speak to you!"

With that, Boka handed Garp the Den Den Mushi.

"Aokiji? What does that kid want with me?"

Garp frowned and took the Den Den Mushi, his gruff voice sounding again.

"Hello~ Aokiji, you brat, what do you want with me? I'm on vacation. If there's nothing else, I'm hanging up!"

Only Garp would dare speak to a Marine Admiral like that while holding the rank of Vice Admiral!

But Aokiji, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, took no offense at all.

"Teacher Garp, I heard you came to Water 7."

The Den Den Mushi wore a languid expression, and even its tone was lazy.

"You brat, news travels fast to you."

Garp grinned.

"In that case, could I hitch a ride on your warship back to Marineford?"

"Hm?"

Garp froze, somewhat surprised.

"You're in Water 7 too?"

On a street in Water 7,

Feng Lei strode purposefully toward Franky House.

"Feng Lei! Feng Lei, wait for us!"

Just then, Koby and Helmeppo ran up after him.

"Why did you two come too?"

Feng Lei stopped and looked at them, his expression a little strange.

Was the old man afraid I'd be too heavy-handed?

So he sent two people to keep an eye on me?

Under Feng Lei's scrutinizing gaze, Koby and Helmeppo hurriedly lowered their heads.

"Since you're here, let me make this clear upfront. During this mission, you'll follow my orders in everything. If you cause the mission to fail, I'll punish you according to the rules!"

Feng Lei's expression was stern.

Seeing this,

Koby and Helmeppo were shaken. They hadn't expected Feng Lei to speak so seriously.

Koby ventured, "Then what is our mission this time?"

"We're arresting the Straw Hat Pirates and sending them to Impel Down," Feng Lei said calmly.

"What!?"

Koby's eyes widened, and he opened his mouth. "Feng Lei, Luffy... he's Vice Admiral Garp's own grandson!"

He had known about Luffy's relationship with Garp before they set out.

"So what?"

Feng Lei stared coldly at Koby.

Koby squirmed under his gaze, but still steeled himself and said, "But you're Vice Admiral Garp's disciple, you..."

Feng Lei cut Koby off.

"Just because Luffy is Teacher Garp's grandson and I'm Teacher Garp's disciple, I can't arrest him?"

"But... but..."

Koby didn't know how to argue, nor could he understand.

Luffy was Vice Admiral Garp's grandson. As Garp's disciple, shouldn't Feng Lei let him off?

Feng Lei saw what Koby was thinking, and his expression turned completely cold.

This Koby had not only fled just before a great battle, but had also jumped out to stop Akainu from pursuing the Whitebeard Pirates when the Marines were about to win.

He was rotten to the core!

He looked sharply at Koby and spoke each word deliberately. "Koby, remember that you're a Marine, and he's a pirate. No matter what your relationship is, it's only natural for Marines to arrest pirates."

"If I find out that you've bent the law for personal reasons and betrayed a Marine's duty and justice, I'll punish you myself, or even..."

"Execute you!"