Marine Headquarters, Marineford, Fleet Admiral's Office.
Even with Sengoku's administrative rank as a full military-grade officer, this office's floor space still far exceeded the standard. Its vast interior made it look grand and imposing.
Sengoku sat behind an oversized desk suited to his burly frame. Behind him was a Marine emblem spanning the entire wall; looking toward the front side, one could also see a bold, vigorous piece of Chinese calligraphy: "Absolute Justice."
Though the decor was simple, it created an air of solemnity and authority.
That intangible yet powerful atmosphere made everyone who visited this office feel reverent, and none dared commit such improper acts as speaking loudly.
Of course, some people were exceptions.
"Hahaha!"
A burst of laughter suddenly rang out from beyond the door.
Hearing that familiar voice, Fleet Admiral Sengoku immediately darkened his expression. Still busy with paperwork, he opened his mouth and shouted at the person outside without any regard for his image:
"The door isn't locked! Come in properly—"
Before he could finish, the office door was violently shoved open by tremendous force.
The one who opened it had clearly never considered his own strength. Sengoku immediately saw the deep dent in his office wall where the doorknob had struck it.
"Damn it, Garp!"
Sengoku helplessly slammed his desk and shouted at his uncouth old friend:
"You've been on leave for so long, and the moment you come back, you're damaging public property!"
Garp did not answer, because his mouth was crammed full of donuts.
After spotting the pet sheep Sengoku kept in the office, Garp casually stuffed a donut into its mouth as well, nearly choking the poor sheep-shaped paper shredder.
Sengoku's face darkened even further.
Sengoku slapped the desk again, his expression gradually turning serious.
"Garp, take this seriously!"
"Tell me, what