East Blue, Cocoyasi Village.
On the deck of the warship that was about to dock, the freckled boy Ace squatted alone on the bow of the ship, his eyes rolling rapidly.
Although it is still far away from the day when he wants to go to sea, but now that he has left Foosha Village, he can take this opportunity to escape and go to sea in advance to form his own pirate group.
Not far behind him, Usopp, who was captured by Garp from Syrup Village, obviously hadn't completely recovered his mind. After looking around blankly, he turned his attention to Straw Hat Kid Luffy and the green onion swordsman Zoro opposite him.
"Zoro, you said you want to become the great swordsman of World's Strongest?"
Luffy squatted opposite Zoro and said with a smile, "To become a partner of Pirate King, you really need such a famous name! So, when I go to sea, you will become my first partner!"
"Who wants to be your first partner!"
The green onion Zoro widened his eyes and said angrily, "I want to become the great swordsman of World's Strongest and it has nothing to do with you! Also, we are now captured by the old man with the dog head hat on the warship. Do you think you still have a chance to become a pirate? You idiot!"
"Hehe, the old man in the dog-head hat you are talking about is my grandfather!"
Luffy jumped in front of Zoro and conspired loudly. "When grandpa leaves the warship, Ace and I will take you away quietly!"
Before he finished speaking, Luffy suddenly turned his head and looked at Usopp, who was squatting aside and shivering because of their loud conspiracy, "Long Nose, do you want to join my pirate group? As long as you are willing, we will take you away~"
"Are you kidding me?"
Unexpectedly, Luffy wanted to take him with him even if he wanted to die. Usopp was so frightened that he almost burst into tears. "I am a man Usopp and the captain of Usopp Pirates. How could I join you? Also, can you not speak so loudly? They have heard me!"
As he said that, he raised his hand indifferently and pointed at Bogard who was squatting in front of the cabin door, with a look of despair on his face.
At this moment, Garp also walked out of the cabin.
"Ah hahaha, the little devils are so energetic!"
Garp, who walked out of the hatch, glanced around the four brats and laughed boldly, "I understand why Akira named you to take you to the headquarters. You are indeed good. If nothing else, with your current energy, you will definitely be able to shoulder the future of the navy, haha~"
After a slight pause, Garp turned to look at Bogard who was squatting beside him, "Watch them, I'll go to Cocoyasi Village."
After saying that, Garp ignored the four imps on the deck and jumped directly to the shore.
Because the detailed address was given on the list, Garp soon came to an orange grove on the outskirts of Cocoyasi Village.
This is an orange grove planted in the backyard. Although there are not many in number, they are all lush and leafy. It is obvious that the people who cultivate them cherish them very much.
After bypassing the orange grove, Garp stood in front of a small house with two bedrooms and one living room.
In the yard in front of the hut, two girls were sitting opposite each other. The older one looked to be fourteen or fifteen years old, and the younger one looked to be twelve or thirteen years old. They were both very delicate-looking, and there was no trace of them being children who had lived in the countryside all year round.
The two sisters are none other than Nojiko and Nami.
The older Nojiko was mending a dress, while Nami was concentrating on painting, completely unaware that there was an uninvited guest in the yard.
Because when Akira visited the east, Arlong's group who occupied Cocoyasi Village were all executed. Cocoyasi Village regained its vitality, and the sisters no longer had to live in fear.
It was precisely because of this that they relaxed their vigilance.
Even though Garp had already entered the yard, the two sisters were not surprised and were doing their own things selflessly.
Garp, who came to the yard, looked up at the door of the cabin and saw a plaque with six characters written "Home of Naval Heroes" hanging above the door. As Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral, he quickly took off the dog-headed hat on his head and raised his hand to salute the plaque.
"Eh?"
At this moment, Nojiko, who accidentally caught a glimpse of Garp's figure, narrowed his pupils, and immediately stood up in a panic, facing Garp and asked, "You... who are you?"
Nojiko's voice also woke up Nami who was painting. When she saw an uninvited guest in her yard, she turned into a little dominatrix while she was painting. She grabbed the broom lying next to her and hit Garp, "Where did the bad old man come from? He dared to break into the Navy Heroes' Home. I'm going to fight--"
"Ahem, I misunderstood, kid!"
Garp quickly grabbed the broom and explained, "This is Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral Garp, not a bad old man!"
Hearing this, Nami and Nojiko noticed that Garp was wearing a navy uniform, and he seemed to be saluting the "Home of Navy Heroes" just now.
Nojiko was the first to react, quickly pulled Nami to his side, and said politely, "I have met Mr. Vice Admiral!"
Garp walked to the stool opposite the sisters and sat down. Then he looked up at the plaque on the door of the hut and went straight to the point. "I came here this time on orders from Marine Headquarters Marshal to bring you two sisters back to the headquarters. Before that, Akira Marshal has specifically told me that I need to consult your opinion! If you are willing to join the navy, pack up your gifts and go with me now. If you are not willing, don't be afraid, as you will still receive special care as heroes!"
"Join the Navy?"
Nojiko was caught off guard and opened his eyes wide.
"Yes," Garp smiled and nodded, "As long as you are willing, from now on you can bear the name of Akira Marshal and become a righteous navy. I know everything that has happened to you, and I also know the disaster that your adoptive mother Bellemere has experienced, but those are all in the past, and it is time for you to focus on the future!"
Without waiting for Nojiko to respond, Nami suddenly took a step forward, raised his delicate face, and said expectantly, "Follow you Marine Headquarters, can you see Lord Marshal?"
"Of course, Akira Marshal will become your instructor and personally lead you to become real naval warriors!"
Cocoyasi Village coast.
On the deck of the warship docked at the shore, Bogard was tied up and several pairs of smelly socks were stuffed into his mouth.
The person standing opposite Bogard is not Luffy, nor Ace and Zoro, but Usopp.
Although Bogard was tied up, Usopp couldn't stop shaking.
Because he did not expect that Zoro and Ace would cooperate with Luffy and boldly attack the navy. Luffy shocked his eyes as soon as he made a move. The whole body turned into a rubber band and wrapped around Bogard's body. Bogard had no time to draw the knife before Ace and Zoro skillfully tied up his hands and feet.
Then, Luffy and the other three gave him the task of keeping an eye on Bogard, and they all jumped ashore and disappeared without a trace.
Just when Usopp felt that he could not hold on any longer, Luffy's voice suddenly came from far away.
"Zoro, Ace--"
"I found the boat!"
At the same time as the sound sounded, Luffy's figure immediately appeared in Usopp's sight.
I saw Luffy carrying a small boat on his shoulders and running straight towards the warship. The speed was so fast that Usopp's three-dimensional perception was shattered again.
At the same time, Ace and Zoro also rushed from two directions, and finally gathered next to the warship with Luffy, both showing expressions of surprise.
However, when they saw the boat Luffy had found, their expressions instantly froze.
Zoro even grabbed Luffy in front of him, pointed at the boat that Luffy threw on the ground and cursed, "This is a canoe, you idiot, go out to sea in a canoe? Do you want to kill us?"
"It's okay!"
Luffy clapped his hands and said with a smile, "You guys take the boat, I have this!"
With that said, Luffy pulled out a wine barrel from behind and made a gesture to jump in.
"..."
Zoro was about to cry but had no tears, so he turned around and left with his head drooped.
Ace also twitched at the corner of his mouth, "I think it would be good to go to Marine Headquarters, after all, we can still see Sabo."
With that said, Ace and Zoro voluntarily returned to the warship.
Instead of following Luffy out to sea and dying on the way, it is better to stay on the warship honestly, at least your life safety is guaranteed.
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The third update ends today