They're Fighting Again!

"Huh? Vice Admiral Garp? Isn't he at headquarters? I just got back, I don't know either! He hasn't contacted me!"

Mo Xingchen looked bewildered by the question. Kong scrutinized Mo Xingchen, seeing that his expression wasn't fake, he waved his hand and said:

"That scoundrel Garp, without a word, no report, I don't know where he's gone. Now that there's something important, I can't even find the man. Utterly disorganized, undisciplined!"

"Contact the non-commissioned officers on Vice Admiral Garp's warship, and you'll know!"

"This kid didn't bring his warship, he snuck out alone!"

Speaking of which, Kong slammed the table, furious. Mo Xingchen, seeing his anger escalating, quickly shifted Kong's attention, refilled his tea, and handed it over.

"Fleet Admiral Kong, please have some tea and calm down. Anger harms the liver. I just saw many Vice Admirals heading towards the conference room. Is there a major operation?"

"Scholars from Ohara were researching the blank period of history that disappeared 800 years ago. The World Government discovered it, and the Gorosei demanded the Marines launch a Buster Call to destroy Ohara.

CP is already heading to Ohara to organize the civilian evacuation. Sengoku is presiding over the meeting, selecting the Vice Admirals to carry out the Buster Call. Originally, Sengoku and I planned to have Garp lead the team, but then we discovered the scoundrel was nowhere to be found!"

Mo Xingchen thought to himself, Uncle Garp sneaking out alone without even his warship, he was probably going to Bartolomeo Island in the South Blue to pick up Ace.

The Ohara incident, Nico Robin! When Mo Xingchen watched the anime before, Robin was his favorite character. She was smart, intelligent, and kind, not arrogant like the Empress, nor reckless like Nami.

He also felt great sympathy for little Robin's plight. She had an extremely irresponsible mother who, in pursuit of the blank history, left her child with her uncle, turning her into a proper left-behind child. Her aunt was a sharp-tongued and cruel person. She was always hungry and cold, suffering grievances since childhood.

After eating a Devil Fruit, she was bullied and ostracized by the children in her village. When her mother finally returned, all she got was a disaster. At eight years old! She began a life of wandering, experiencing betrayal and the ugliness of human nature, constantly running, constantly facing the darkness of this world.

Even in such circumstances, she didn't turn evil. She was willing to be captured and die to protect Chopper. Her desperate cry on Enies Lobby, "I want to live!" made countless pure-hearted youths cry.

He decided! He would save Robin! He would pull her out of that dark world!

Kong saw Mo Xingchen spacing out beside him, silent for a long time, and asked:

"What's wrong?"

"Huh? Ah! Nothing, just thought of something. Fleet Admiral Kong, since Uncle Garp isn't here, why don't I... execute this mission for him! You don't need to be angry with him anymore."

Kong pondered for a while. Although Mo Xingchen was still a Captain, most of the headquarters' generals knew him and his strength. Plus, he was Garp's aide-de-camp, so it wasn't impossible for him to substitute for Garp.

"Ahem~ You're quite sensible, kid. Go to the conference room now and listen to Sengoku's arrangements."

"Then I'll go find Admiral Sengoku. You be busy!"

Mo Xingchen left the Fleet Admiral's office and went to the main conference room. He looked at the soldiers standing guard at the door and asked:

"Are they still in a meeting inside?"

"Yes! Captain!"

Mo Xingchen nodded and pushed the door open. Good heavens! Everyone looked fierce, with their legs crossed, smoking cigars and cigarettes. How could they be Marine generals in a meeting? It looked more like a scene of yakuza bosses dividing spoils!

The entire conference room was filled with smoke. Didn't they feel stuffy without opening a window?

The meeting was interrupted, and everyone turned to stare at Mo Xingchen at the door with confused expressions. Sakazuki said unhappily:

"What are you doing! This is a Vice Admiral level meeting, don't you understand the rules!"

"Damn it! You talk too much? Unhappy? Come and hit me then!"

Mo Xingchen immediately cursed! He was already full of pent-up anger with nowhere to vent! First, he took the blame for Garp, was scolded by Kong on the warship, then he put on a smiling face to appease the Fleet Admiral, and then endured another burst of anger.

He couldn't do anything about Garp; this uncle had always treated him well. He couldn't be angry with Kong either; after all, he was an elder and the highest leader. If you're in this system, you have to give them face! If you're not sensible, Garp would be blamed in the end.

Besides, although the old man had a foul temper, Fleet Admiral Kong had treated him quite well. Requesting long leave? Approved! Materials for forging swords? He went out of his way to help get them! One must be grateful!

But who the hell do you think you are, Sakazuki? You owe me nothing and have helped me nothing. Admiral Sengoku, who was presiding over the meeting, hadn't even spoken to scold me, yet you're lecturing me first?

The Vice Admirals watched the two confront each other with keen interest, starting to spectate. Sakazuki, seeing that Mo Xingchen not only didn't explain his purpose but also cursed him, instantly became enraged. His hands began to elementalize, and drops of magma fell, making the floor smoke.

Sengoku saw the two about to fight at any moment and slapped his forehead helplessly.

"Enough, both of you! Do you want to tear down the conference room? Sakazuki, calm down. Mo Xingchen, what are you doing here?"

"Fleet Admiral Kong sent me here to await your arrangements. Vice Admiral Garp is unavailable, so I'm attending the meeting in his place."

Mo Xingchen swaggered over to the empty seat next to Vice Admiral Tsuru and sat down, crossing his legs and shrugging casually.

"A joke. When did a Captain get to attend a Vice Admiral's meeting?"

Sakazuki said with a cold, displeased face, mocking him.

In an instant, everyone seemed to hear a dragon's roar. Mo Xingchen appeared on the conference table, his sword already unsheathed. The entire conference room brightened slightly. Then, holding the sword with one hand, he performed a move called "White Rainbow Across the River" and swept it horizontally towards Sakazuki's head.

"Bang!"

Sakazuki hastily coated his hands with Armament Haki and blocked in front of his head, resisting the attack, creating a stalemate with the incoming sword.

Seeing this, Mo Xingchen immediately gripped the sword hilt with his left hand as well, switching from one-handed to two-handed. With a powerful upward flick, a move called "Clearing the Clouds and Revealing the Sun" pushed Sakazuki's arms apart, leaving his center wide open. Mo Xingchen, looking down from above, followed up with a move from the Emei Sword style, "Dragonfly Taps Water," aiming straight for Sakazuki's brow.

"Little Mo!"

Vice Admiral Tsuru saw the two start fighting in the blink of an eye, and Mo Xingchen's moves were aimed to kill. She quickly called out to stop them. At this moment, Mo Xingchen heard Vice Admiral Tsuru's shout, and the tip of his sword stopped at Sakazuki's brow.

The entire conference room fell silent. These Vice Admirals knew Mo Xingchen was strong; he had even fought Sakazuki to a draw before. They hadn't expected that after a year and a half, he would be even more terrifying with a sword, and his swordsmanship so formidable. Although there was a suspicion of a sneak attack, being able to easily suppress Sakazuki was not something an ordinary person could do.

"Little Mo, be good, come back and sit down."

Vice Admiral Tsuru knew Mo Xingchen's stubborn temper, a typical stubborn mule, and gently persuaded him.

"Hmph!"

Mo Xingchen snorted coldly at Sakazuki through his nostrils, gave his sword a flourish, and sheathed it.

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