Night! Marine Headquarters, Marineford, was brightly lit. Even deep into the night, many people were still on duty.
Tap, tap, tap! A captain hurried down the long corridor and quickly arrived at an office whose lights were still on. Before he could knock, BANG! The captain shoved the door open with a terrified expression.
"Vice Admiral Garp... Vice Admiral Garp, Beastman Cole and several of Blue Demon's companions have been spotted on the Sabaody Archipelago. Blue Demon himself has not been found for the time being. There are also two unfamiliar people with them, one man and one woman."
The captain dropped to one knee on the floor and anxiously reported the intelligence in his hands.
"Mm! Got it." Garp, seated behind his desk, nodded and handed the captain a cup of hot water. "Here, don't panic! Have some water first."
"Oh! Thank you, Vice Admiral Garp." The captain hurriedly stepped forward and accepted the cup with both hands. After taking a deep drink, he asked, "Vice Admiral Garp, should we immediately set out to suppress Blue Demon's group?"
"Uh! Hahaha!" Garp burst into laughter, throwing his head back. "As long as Blue Demon doesn't show up, leave them alone. He's just Beastman Cole. Capturing him would only provoke Blue Demon and make him retaliate against the Marines like a madman."
BAM! At that, Garp slammed both hands on the desk and fixed the captain with an icy stare. "Are you saying you want to sacrifice hundreds of thousands of Marines?!"
"Ah... no!" The captain was scared stiff. I only came to deliver information. I never wanted anyone sacrificed. It feels like I'm the one about to be sacrificed.
"That's enough! From now on, if Blue Demon himself isn't seen, ignore them all. Unless they truly cause a troublesome incident,