"So you think Charlotte Linlin only defeated you because of that incredibly powerful ultimate move, and that her actual strength isn't all that great?" Garp immediately understood. Though seemingly rough, he was actually quite perceptive, and he even thought of more:
"And since she needed to conceal it like that, this move must require a long preparation time, right? No wonder you wanted me to challenge her on that kind of occasion. It was to deny her time to prepare?"
But Sengoku told him that was only one of the reasons. "Another advantage is that with so many important figures there to witness it, even Charlotte Linlin won't find it easy to break the rules."
"You're afraid I'll die?" Garp caught the underlying meaning, his expression turning slightly displeased.
If Charlotte Linlin truly could defeat three opponents alone, then even Garp would find it difficult to remain confident. But now that he knew it had merely been a trick and a surprise attack, he had no reason to fear that madwoman who possessed nothing but brute strength.
"I just don't want to spend the rest of my life living with guilt. After all, it's only my speculation. Who knows what the truth really is?"
Marine Admiral Sengoku sighed as he answered, then solemnly instructed his old comrade:
"Don't force yourself. Surrender when you need to. Completing the mission is important, but your life is even more important! And this time, I'll have Kuzan go with you. If you die, what will happen to him? The Marines can't bear such a huge loss!"
Monkey D. Garp was not someone who ignored the bigger picture. He quickly adjusted his emotions and silently nodded.
But Vice Admiral Tsuru, standing nearby, still feared he had not fully understood, so she added, "Losing is actually