A Terrifying Network of Connections

"What did you say?!"

The deafening roar almost made the entire Justice Fortress tremble, and the naval personnel on the lower levels all looked up at the ceiling.

When people noticed that the voice sounded like that of Admiral Sengoku, they all lowered their heads and went back to their own business. Oh, it's a big shot. Then it's alright.

However, it is quite rare for this usually calm and rational adult to make such an outburst.

I don't know what happened.

"You mean Vidal encountered Bondi Byrnndi World?"

Sengoku braced himself on the desk with both hands, stood up, and glared angrily at the Lieutenant Colonel who came to report.

"Yes, yes, the communications department just received a distress call from ship 404!" The Lieutenant Colonel, who was a civilian officer, nervously confirmed the report.

Where is it located?

"According to intelligence provided by ship 404, they are currently in the middle of Route 4, approximately two days' sailing from the waters off the Alabasta Kingdom."

Since there are seven routes in the first half of the Grand Line, the Marine Headquarters has numbered them. The route closest to the Calm Belt where Impel Down is located, that is, the South Blue, is number one.

The route that the Alabasta Kingdom is on, which is the route the Straw Hat Pirates will choose in the future, is number four.

"Is it already that far?"

Sengoku frowned deeply, and even the little lambs at his feet seemed to sense his anxiety, ceasing their pacing and simply watching him quietly.

"How come this kid has such a strong connection with Bondi Byrnndi World? This is troublesome!"

Just then, the office door was pushed open forcefully again, and the person who entered was none other than Fleet Admiral Kong.

"Sengoku, I've already ordered Borsalino of the G-2 Branch to get there ahead of time. With his Glint-Glint Fruit ability, he'll definitely be much faster than the subsequent support fleet!"

Sengoku, however, was still uneasy, saying, "I've looked at Borsalino's graduation materials. His strength has indeed improved a lot, but his stamina is a major weakness."

"Maintaining elemental form throughout and then crossing the sea at full speed will be extremely difficult for him. Even if he arrives, how much stamina will he have left for fighting?"

His meaning was clear: Borsalino was likely to be sent to his death, since even in his best condition, he was no match for Bondi Byrnndi World.

At that moment, Kong and the Lieutenant Colonel who was still on standby saw Sengoku grab Den Den Mushi.

"Who are you calling?" the former asked.

"Garp!"

Sengoku replied coldly, "I remember the place where he trained was in the middle of the second route. With his strength, crossing it would only take him a little longer than Borsalino."

"But didn't he say he wouldn't come out until he flattened the eight mountains on that island?" Fleet Admiral Kong said helplessly.

"You should know how stubborn Garp is; there's no way he'd give up halfway through."

Sengoku sneered, "My newly accepted disciple is about to be killed. Who cares about his temper? If he doesn't want to be unable to face me for the rest of his life, he'd better get out here and save him!"

The Den Den Mushi took a while to connect, probably because Garp was on his way to Hammer Mountain. In the end, his lieutenant, Bogard, answered the phone.

"I am Rear Admiral Bogard. Vice Admiral Garp is still training."

"This is Sengoku! Tell him to get over here and answer the phone within five minutes, or I'll cut off his senbei supply!" Sengoku roared.

"Okay." Bogard was never one for words, but he sensed the Admiral's anxiety and said, "Wait a moment, I'll go and inform him right away."

He handed the Den Den Mushi's receiver to a Marine next to him, and the next second he transformed into a black shadow and rushed towards the mountain peak.

Less than two minutes later, two dark figures appeared on the mountain, one in front of the other, and in an instant they appeared on the warship anchored outside the island.

Garp, without batting an eye, took the microphone and began to complain while picking his nose.

"What is it, Sengoku? Didn't I tell you, unless those guys attack Marineford, don't bother me? And you even want to cut off my senbei?!"

"Shut up and listen to me!!"

But before he could finish speaking, the Den Den Den Mushi, mimicking the Sengoku period, roared, startling Garp for a moment.

Thinking back, the last time Sengoku so volatile was probably seven years ago when Rocks broke into God Valley and kidnapped the Celestial Dragons.

No, it seems even more violent than before. Back then, it could only be described as rage—rage at Rocks' audacity. But this time...

However, thanks to Sengoku's excellent oratory skills, Garp quickly understood what had happened and slowly removed his little finger from his nose.

"I understand." He hung up the phone immediately, then looked down at the receiver and chuckled, "I didn't expect this guy to take Vidal as his disciple. Interesting."

However, for some reason, the thought of him agreeing to take Bullet as his apprentice made him feel strange, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong.

"Bogard, you bring the warships and come with us. I'll go ahead first, otherwise if I miss it, there will really be no more senbei!" Garp's expression suddenly turned serious.

"OK."

The next second, the warship with the giant dog's head on its roof seemed to be crushed by some heavy blow, creating towering waves.

At the same time, a raging gale swept across, nearly blowing some of the nearby marines away, and even stomping a large hole in the smooth deck with Garp's foot.

But by then, his figure had already disappeared. Bogard pressed his hat down with one hand and looked at the small dark figure on the other side of the horizon.

He watched until the black dot completely disappeared from his sight.

"A disciple of the Sengoku Admiral, his son is a disciple of Vice Admiral Garp, and he himself came from Zephyr 'Admiral Special Training Camp. His father Cornell, a veteran Vice Admiral."

"Forrest Vidal, what a terrifying background. I wonder if he'll survive this one."

On Vidal's side, the starry sky was already overhead, and the night was completely dark. The once beautiful, azure sea was now shrouded in terrifying darkness.

Fortunately, the flashes from the explosions repeatedly dispelled the encroaching darkness.

The only problem was that the former was firing at the latter, while the latter was firing at its own rear, making the scene look extremely strange.

Vidal was still standing straight on the stern deck, with three more trees behind him, standing side by side, constantly hindering Ward's pirate ship from getting closer.

"This can't go on any longer. Byrnndi World's patience must be wearing thin, and this damn night!"

"I don't know when we'll find an island. If all else fails, we'll have to fight at sea!"

Just as his anxiety was building, Lieutenant Rogers rushed up behind him. Vidal quickly turned around and asked, "Have you found the island?"

"Yes, we saw an island ahead, but it's unclear whether anyone lives there. The lookout said he only saw a patch of green trees."

"Then what are we waiting for?"

"Colonel, I already sent them before I came!"

"Well done!"

Vidal nodded in satisfaction. At this point, who cares if there are people up there? Survival is the priority.

"By the way, have the communications officer relay the island's location to headquarters. Don't let the reinforcements waste time looking for us!"

Thank you so much, Moxuandrk, for the 500 reward! Thank you so much!

I doubt anyone could guess where the island they found was.