Naval Hero

"Just as I thought, but we won't just surrender."

Even without a precise answer, Garp could guess the real answer based on his understanding of Kuzan.

That was him, that was the path they chose to take, but he also had his own choices.

The current situation is harsh, but relatively stable. If such a thing were to happen, the whole world would be thrown into turmoil.

Immediately, a sense of pressure emanated from Garp, and black and red lightning began to coil around his fist, which was covered in Armament Haki.

"Oh dear~ It would be really troublesome if we started fighting here, Mr. Garp."

Kuzan stood up, adjusted his hat, and his glasses, in the extreme cold, seemed to be coated with a layer of frost, making it impossible to see his eyes through them.

Below, on the port.

"Vice Admiral Garp has been at Las Noches for some time now, hasn't a deal been reached yet?"

Koby and Helmeppo were the most anxious; the longer it dragged on, the more uneasy they became.

Hachinosu today is not what it was two years ago.

"Koby- senpai?! You've come to save me! Where's Fleet Admiral Sakazuki? Why isn't he here?"

At that moment, Hibari, who was taking a walk in the street, saw the crowded harbor and quickly squeezed in to see what was going on.

As soon as it peeked out, it spotted the person it had been talking about for days.

He really came to save me!

"Fleet Admiral Sakazuki did not come; it was Vice Admiral Garp who spoke with Mr. Kuzan."

Koby wiped the sweat from his forehead, and his anxious heart calmed down a little.

"Hibari! I'm so glad you're alright!"

The members of SWORD finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Vice Admiral Garp and the Las Noches executives had reached an agreement, and were about to go forward to welcome their comrade back.

"What are you thinking? You won't be leaving this island until you receive a clear order from Senior Kuzan."

Just as they were about to embrace, Bartholomew interlaced his two fingers, and a barrier rose from the ground, separating them.

"Huh? It wasn't because they reached an agreement that..."

Peacock was stuck on the other side, her entire face slammed into the barrier, and she was a little dazed.

"I didn't see Vice Admiral Garp... Maybe the people here aren't afraid I can escape; I haven't been restricted in my freedom..."

As she spoke, a blush appeared on Hibari's face, and she felt a little ashamed.

"It's alright, Vice Admiral Garp soon..."

"Boom!"

Just as Koby was about to say something, a strange noise suddenly came from the sky.

When everyone looked up, they were surprised to see two figures falling rapidly from the distant sky towards them.

The crowd dispersed, and the two men crashed together onto the ground near the port, sending up a shower of stones.

"Vice Admiral Garp!"

"Senior Kuzan!"

As the smoke cleared, the two sides' strongest fighters stood facing each other, each bearing a scratch on their face.

Garp's fists were covered in thick Armament Haki, and his eyes were as sharp as those of a top-tier powerhouse at the peak of his strength.

Kuzan, on the other hand, had his hands in his pockets, his upper body already covered in frost, and ice was spreading outwards from the ground beneath his feet.

"No way... the negotiations didn't go through?"

Both sides were now in battle stances, but the marines on the naval side were clearly under more pressure, with many already sweating profusely.

On the other hand, Urouge and the others were all eager to try.

"I would be very troubled if Hachinosu were destroyed."

Kuzan scratched his head, seemingly completely unconcerned about the tense atmosphere.

"Then why don't we just leave? There are so many civilians on the island; it's hard to avoid being caught in the crossfire if a fight breaks out!"

Garp grinned, but his fists were raised in front of him.

The answer is already known. Whether the Hibari can take them away is no longer important. What matters is whether they can leave.

"Barto, go and disperse the civilians in the vicinity. The Las Noches will pay double for the broken things and the business that has been affected."

Kuzan waved and gave the order.

What they have in abundance right now is money.

"Learn!"

Barto nodded, then created a barrier that enveloped Hibari, and began to turn and leave with a small number of his subordinates.

"Koby- senpai..."

Hibari flapped its wings against the barrier, but it couldn't transmit any sound or cause any damage. It could only passively follow Barto away.

"Hibari!"

Koby shouted anxiously and pushed off with all his might to chase after them in the direction they had gone.

"You're very rude, kid."

Just as he was about to run, Kuzan's large hand reached out from the side and pinched his head, and an intense chill instantly spread throughout his body.

"Bang!"

In just a moment, before the latter could even react, he was pinned to the ground, his head slamming into the earth and creating spiderweb-like cracks.

"Koby!"

The prince and Helmeppo leaped into the air, trying to save their comrade.

"Bang!"

Two more loud bangs.

Urouge grabbed their ankles and slammed them to the ground:

"Kids, your opponent is me."

Behind the benevolent smile lies an unbelievable and powerful force that sends chills down the spines of the marines.

"Mr. Garp, I will consider you my enemy."

Kuzan casually tossed the blood-covered Koby back into the Marines' ranks and spoke calmly, his eyes filled with determination.

"Hahaha~ Come on then! Everyone, get out of the way, young people!"

"Fist Bone Impact!"

Garp's iron fists slammed towards him, black and red lightning crackling around them, radiating immense pressure.

"Ice Gauntlet - Knuckle Dusters!"

Kuzan's hands were suddenly enveloped in ice that resembled gauntlets, with short, sharp ice spikes extending from them.

"Boom!"

The two exchanged blows.

The two powerful forces clashed, creating gusts of wind, and those who were slightly weaker nearby were even swept into the sky by the cyclone.

"It's so lively! Should I join in?"

After the two separated from their first confrontation, another familiar voice rang out.

"This is troublesome..."

When Garp heard the voice, his brows furrowed tightly.

"Teacher Zephyr, this is a battle between us, master and disciple. Please don't get involved."

"However, please take care of those lackeys while you're at it, teacher. The sooner you clean them up, the less damage they will cause to the island."

The person who arrived was none other than the commander-in-chief of the "New Marines," "Black Arm" Zephyr, who had been staying nearby recently.

"Honestly, stop pointing fingers at your teacher. I thought you needed help with something."

Zephyr pushed up his sunglasses, his arms already wrapped in protective gear.

"Another legendary figure... Looks like we might not be able to make it this time..."

While many people were unaware of his identity, the peacock had already recognized him.

"Isn't this Tsuru's granddaughter? Don't worry, I'll only beat you half to death. After all, I might need you in the future~ Hahahaha!"

"Kids, step aside, let me play with them."

Zephyr laughed loudly, pushed aside Urouge, and rushed into the battlefield.