After taking Luffy home, Senga looked at Ace and continued their previous conversation.
"Didn't you say something else?"
"Yes, as long as Sabo is still alive, that's good. I want to see him again when I'm stronger, as a Marine!"
"Good idea. Okay, I agree to let you join the Navy."
Upon hearing this, Ace's eyes widened. He hadn't expected Senga to agree so readily, and the sudden surprise left him momentarily stunned.
Seeing Ace's blank expression, Senga smiled and said,
"What, have you changed your mind?"
"No, I want to join the Navy! Arigato! Brother Senga!"
"Okay, is there anything else I need to prepare?"
Ace thought for a moment, then looked at Makino and said,
"Sister Makino, please tell Dadan for me that I'm joining the navy. Thank you for taking care of me all these years!"
He wanted to speak to Dadan himself, but considering Dadan bandit, he was afraid that Brother Senga would capture her immediately upon seeing Dadan.
Makino smiled and nodded. She knew Ace; although he was much more mature than Luffy, he still had a bit of a proud and arrogant side. Now that he was going to join the army, he was finally showing his true feelings.
Makino was truly happy for Ace, who had finally found his direction in life. At the same time, she knew that it was all because of Senga, who was truly an amazing man.
Ace told Makino what he wanted to say to Dadan, then walked resolutely into the Door-Door Space opened by Senga.
With everything ready, Senga said goodbye to Makino once again, then vanished from Makino's sight in a flash.
Makino stared blankly at the spot where Senga had disappeared. After a while, she shook her head with a sense of loss and murmured,
"Could I join the Navy...?"
Marine Headquarters, Marineford
Sengoku was pacing back and forth in his office, his face filled with excitement. He had received news from the World Government that Senga had defeated Kaido and King's combination on Onigashima.
This information was relayed by a spy planted within the Beasts Pirates by the World Government; I must say, their efficiency is impressive.
Sengoku was so excited because Senga did this time was of such great significance.
He didn't know why Senga didn't choose to kill Kaido this time, but considering Kaido's tough and resilient physique, he felt it was understandable.
After all, the Navy had captured Kaido before, but they couldn't do much against him.
The important thing now is that it's a done deal that Senga defeated Kaido single-handedly, not to mention that she also defeated King along the way!
Once this news is released, Sengoku has no doubt that the world will be in an uproar. After all, compared to the Golden Lion who has been dormant for many years, the current Four Emperors Kaido, who is in his prime, is obviously much more significant.
Just as Sengoku was getting more and more excited, Garp appeared in his office at just the right moment, skipping the knocking step once again.
As soon as Garp entered, he began his routine business.
"Sengoku! Get me some senbei!"
After saying that, Garp picked his nose with his finger, ready to face Sengoku's roar, and then casually took the delicious senbei from his drawer in front of Sengoku.
However, this time Sengoku turned around and went straight to the drawer, pulled out a large bag of senbei, rushed to Garp's side, shoved the senbei into his hands, and shouted excitedly.
"Come on, come on! Take this and eat! It's all yours!"
Sengoku's reaction startled Garp, who plunged his finger deep into Garp's nostril. His grip was indeed strong, and blood gushed from Garp's nostril like a fountain.
Garp, clutching his bleeding nose, looked at Sengoku with a terrified expression. The fearless Garp was now as timid as a timid wife because of Sengoku.
At this moment, Garp's mind was racing. He was trying to find the reason for Sengoku's unusual behavior. After thinking it over, he could only attribute it all to himself.
He felt that this must be because of his repeated rude behavior that led to the Sengoku becoming like this, and with this thought, Garp's expression became serious.
He grabbed Sengoku's hand and tried to pull him out. Sengoku, calmed from his agitation by the pull, frowned and said...
"Garp, what are you doing?"
"I'll take you to the hospital!"
"What!? You bastard, why are you taking me to the hospital!?"
Garp didn't say anything, just silently pulled Sengoku out.
The Sengoku was also furious; why was he going to the hospital if he wasn't sick?
He felt he must have been too lenient with Garp, and today he was determined to teach this disrespectful brat a lesson.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light shone behind Garp. He hurriedly turned around to look, only to be met with a huge golden fist.
Garp's body shot through the fence and flew out of the headquarters building like a bullet.
Hearing the commotion, Tsuru and a group of Headquarters Vice Admiral rushed over, only to be taken aback when they arrived at Sengoku's office.
Sengoku's upper body clothes had turned into strips of cloth hanging from his waist. He was smiling and looking at his fists with an appreciative gaze. In front of him was the fence that Garp had smashed into beyond recognition.
This bizarre sight made all the Vice Admiral behind Tsuru swallow hard. In the end, Tsuru stepped forward to ask Sengoku about the situation.
Even the usually composed Tsuru was somewhat confused this time. She looked at Sengoku with a hesitant expression and asked,
"Sengoku, what's going on? Did you just get into a fight?"
Upon hearing Tsuru's voice, Sengoku quickly withdrew his fist, composed himself, and his face swiftly regained the dignity befitting Fleet Admiral. He spoke in a deep voice.
"It's nothing, I just haven't sparred with Garp in a long time, and I got a little itchy just now, so I used too much force."
"..."
Tsuru and the group of Vice Admiral behind her were speechless at Sengoku's words. Judging by your expression, you've probably even used your abilities. Are you trying to... send Garp to the heavens?
Faced with the strange looks from the crowd, Sengoku remained calm and composed, once again employing his traditional skill: coughing twice to defuse the awkward situation.
"Ahem, well, you're all here now. Let's head to the conference room later; I have something important to announce. Garp doesn't need to come; I'm giving him a day off!"
In front of the headquarters building,
Garp lay on the cold ground, staring blankly at the sky with a look of utter despair, while a group of naval soldiers chattered amongst themselves beside him.
The soldiers were terrified when Garp landed here. Several soldiers immediately tried to help Garp up, but he yelled at them and drove them away. With no other option, they could only surround Garp and observe the situation.
Coincidentally, Aokiji had just returned to headquarters after scaring the little girl. He walked past her with his hands in his pockets, looking quite nonchalant.
The soldiers, seeing Aokiji, cried out in unison as if he were their savior.
"Admiral Aokiji!"
Hearing this shout, Aokiji noticed the group of Marine soldiers gathered together, and then saw Garp lying on the ground.
He glanced at him briefly, making sure Garp was alright, then resumed his lazy demeanor and said,
"Oh my god, isn't this Vice Admiral Garp? What's he doing lying here?"
Lying on the ground, Garp slowly turned his head to look at Aokiji and said in a very sorrowful tone,
"Aokiji, Sengoku has changed!"