Holidays always passed too quickly.
Just after year-end, Garp returned to headquarters at Sengoku's urging over the phone, leaving a group of children weeping behind their hands.
It was good to be alive!
"We should head back too."
At the harbor, Luo Ya said goodbye to Ace.
Ace waved with a grin. "Luo Ya, when spring comes next year, I'll set sail and become a free pirate. Then I'll come find you, and we'll have another fight!"
"Ace, I'm a Marine."
Luo Ya's face darkened as he warned him, "If you become a pirate, I'll show no mercy when I throw you in prison."
"Like you'd ever catch me!"
They raised the sails and set off.
Luo Ya stood on the deck, watching Foosha Village grow farther and farther away.
This visit to Garp had not taught him the Six Styles he had been yearning for, but he had still gained plenty—especially the invincible Iron Body.
No, it was Haki!
There was no need to rush the Six Styles. According to Garp, once he was promoted to branch colonel, he would naturally gain access to the training methods for the Six Styles.
As for whether he could master them, that depended on his talent.
Even School Officials at headquarters could generally only learn one or two techniques. Those who could use all six proficiently were geniuses.
A day later, the 153rd Branch.
Colonel's Office.
Rhode sighed with an unwilling look on his face.
"You always manage to surprise me, kid."
"Sorry, Colonel."
Luo Ya felt somewhat guilty.
Just moments ago, he had submitted an application to Colonel Rhode.
He wanted to be transferred to Loguetown!
He had already swept through the Pirates near the 153rd Branch, and they would not be causing any trouble anytime soon. Staying at the branch