Fairy Tail: Vector Manipulation

"If it really is him, then this is bad. My subordinates don't seem a hundred percent certain either... What should we do, Vice Admiral? Should we report this to Fleet Admiral Sengoku?"

"No need. Leave this to me. Don't mention it to anyone, including Sengoku. For now, keep it well hidden from your subordinates too," Garp said with a smile.

"But what if it really is him..."

"It's definitely him. I heard people often see him around. He probably lost a bet and sold himself."

The Rear Admiral was startled. It really was him? He cried out in shock, "Then... then we need to gather troops immediately..."

"Why are you so stubborn? Although Pluton Rayleigh is already in his twilight years, he still can't be underestimated. If we go after Pluton Rayleigh, who knows how many men the Navy will lose. And there's another ticking bomb on this island, while the Four Emperors are watching like tigers. Navy Headquarters no longer has the spare strength to deal with both of these big shots at once," Garp said. I just hope that ticking bomb doesn't explode here. That kid is ruthless enough to cripple even a Navy Headquarters Admiral. But I like his style. How great would it be if he became a Marine?

Number One Peninsula, Human Auction House;

Many nobles from various countries had gathered here. Everyone who came was wealthy—noblewomen, young ladies, and high-ranking officials alike. They all had only one purpose: to pick slaves they liked. Slaves were useful things. Once bought, they could be beaten or killed as one pleased, and there was no need to pay them wages.

"Thank you all for waiting! The monthly grand human auction on Number One Peninsula is about to begin! Your host for this auction is none other than