As the year drew to a close, the temperature on the Land of Grass island gradually began to drop.
Though the weather at sea changed in an instant, and some islands were even locked in heat or winter all year round, the Land of Grass had clearly defined seasons.
When the next morning arrived, Garp and his group reached the Land of Grass island.
Same as always~
Garp had specifically had the ship brought to the docks near Foosha Village. Aside from being used to it, this also avoided unnecessary trouble.
After all, no matter what, he was a Navy Vice Admiral. He had to be somewhat mindful of appearances.
However.
Seeing that the Foosha Village docks were different from what he remembered still surprised him somewhat.
Of course~, after seeing so many strange and unusual things done by the Land of Grass throughout the East Blue, this... did not stir much emotion in him.
In fact, the docking fee he had to pay when coming ashore shocked him more than the docks did!
What was going on?
Since when did the World Government's Navy have to pay docking fees when arriving at an island?
Even the territories of the Four Emperors did not dare charge them money!
Just as the Navy soldiers looked furious, feeling as though they had been insulted and preparing to make a move.
"Hahaha~" Garp froze for a moment, then laughed heartily and patted his dark-faced adjutant beside him. "Since everyone else paid, we should pay too!"
"This is utterly outrageous! They even charge for this? The Land of Grass must be full of heartless profiteers!"
"Is that so?" Garp did not particularly care about his adjutant's complaint.
He had seen quite a lot along the way...
Only a year had passed since his last