Garp Arrives

Sengoku hesitated, not sending anyone to stop Garp. He and Garp had been friends for many years, and he understood Garp's personality very well.

Garp had already been very displeased with how Kong had handled Michael previously. If Garp hadn't been concerned about his Navy position, he would have caused a huge scene long ago.

To be honest, Sengoku also felt that Kong's handling of the situation was inappropriate.

Sengoku didn't mean to exonerate Michael. Michael had struck a Celestial Dragon, and according to Navy rules, punishing Michael was not wrong. Sengoku just felt that Kong's methods were problematic.

After all, Sengoku had always believed in "justice that reigns over the world." Here, "reigns" referred to both himself and the World Government. In Sengoku's view, anyone who disobeyed the government's orders was not part of the Navy.

From the moment he joined the Navy, Sengoku had believed in and resolutely followed the government's orders, which was why he had climbed to his current position.

Those who doubted the government, even comrades, became targets of attack. His loyalty to the World Government was exceptionally high.

(PS: This is the evaluation of Sengoku on his Vivre Card. Sengoku himself was somewhat blindly loyal. He only began to change after he stepped down as Fleet Admiral.)

Therefore, in Sengoku's opinion, Michael attacking a Celestial Dragon was slapping the World Government in the face. As a Marine, someone who did such a thing should be executed.

However, Kong's actions were too high-profile; he even seemed to have the intention of using Michael as a scapegoat to warn others.

But Kong overlooked one point: many in the Navy, from low-ranking soldiers to Marine Admirals, disliked the Celestial Dragons.

Publicly punishing Michael would undoubtedly cause dissatisfaction among these Marines.

So, the best course of action would have been a secret execution, not such a public spectacle.

If Kong had chosen to secretly execute Michael back then, all these troubles today would not have existed.

"Brr brr brr~" The sudden ringing of a Den Den Mushi interrupted Sengoku's thoughts.

Sengoku casually picked up the phone, and Kong's voice came from the receiver: "Sengoku, Garp's back?"

"He's back, but he's left again."

"Left again? What's he doing?"

"I told him to go to Impel Down to handle some matters."

"What's so urgent that you sent him out as soon as he returned?" Kong asked, surprised.

"I received word that remnants of the Flying Pirate Group are planning to attack Impel Down to rescue Golden Lion," Sengoku casually fabricated a reason to cover for Garp.

"I see! I was going to ask Garp to go to Sabaody Archipelago!"

"What for, at Sabaody Archipelago?"

"Someone there spotted Pluto Rayleigh."

"Rayleigh! Fleet Admiral, perhaps I should go?"

"No need. It's too much of a fuss for you to go based on unconfirmed information. Regardless, you are a Marine Admiral. Your going carries a different significance than Garp's." With that, Kong hung up.

After putting down the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku frowned. He didn't think Rayleigh appearing at Sabaody Archipelago was unconfirmed information.

Fleet Admiral Kong wouldn't approach him with unverified intelligence.

So, there was no doubt that someone had indeed seen Rayleigh at Sabaody Archipelago.

Rayleigh's sudden appearance at this time could not be considered a good thing.

But Kong was right. He was a Marine Admiral; his movements would cause a ripple effect and have too great an impact.

Thinking of this, Sengoku suddenly felt a bit of regret. He shouldn't have instinctively covered for Garp. Garp would have been perfectly suited to investigate Sabaody Archipelago at this time.

But the words had already been spoken, and Sengoku couldn't take them back. He could only hope Garp would return soon.

The scene shifted to Garp. He boarded Tokikake's warship and swaggered away from Marine Headquarters.

Not long after, Garp arrived at Impel Down.

Impel Down had already received word of Garp's impending arrival. Hannibal himself was sent to greet him.

Hannibal's attitude towards Garp was incredibly respectful.

Logically speaking, Hannibal was dispatched by the Director of Impel Down and didn't need to be so subservient to a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral like Garp.

But Garp, while titled Vice Admiral, held actual authority no less than Sengoku, an Admiral. Furthermore, Garp didn't have to adhere to the same strict rules as the Admirals.

"Mr. Garp, do you have a mission here at Impel Down?" Hannibal asked respectfully.

"You don't need to ask so many questions. Just take us to the 5th Layer of Impel Down."

"The 5th Layer? Mr. Garp, you're going to Extreme Cold Hell? Are you sure it's not the 6th Layer?" Hannibal asked, surprised.

In his opinion, if Garp himself had come all this way, it must be that the prisoners on the 6th Layer had caused trouble.

"I'm sure! Stop wasting time and take us there!"

Hannibal nodded and led Garp all the way to Extreme Cold Hell.

Meanwhile, within Extreme Cold Hell, Mosen was practicing drawing and sheathing his sword, while Michael gave him pointers on his movements.

Suddenly, the door to Extreme Cold Hell opened. Hearing the commotion, Mosen put away his sword and ran towards the entrance.

The door to Extreme Cold Hell was usually never opened. Once it opened, it was highly likely that a new prisoner was being brought in, and he, as a Jailer, would certainly have to go and see.

But to Mosen's surprise, this time when he ran over, he didn't see any prisoners. Instead, he saw Hannibal.

Hannibal was also taken aback when he saw Mosen. He scratched his head and asked, "Who are you? How are you in Extreme Cold Hell?"

"Lord Hannibal, my name is Carlos Mosen."

"Oh! I remember now, you're the one sent from headquarters before who isn't afraid of the cold, right?"

"Yes."

"Magellan assigned you directly here! Sorry, I was busy a while back so I haven't..."

"Carlos Mosen? Where is he? Let this old man see!" Before Hannibal could finish speaking, he was pushed aside. It was then that Mosen noticed others following behind Hannibal.

Mosen's eyes focused, and he realized the newcomers were Garp and Tokikake. His legs suddenly felt a bit weak.

Garp knew his name and was clearly here for him. Michael and the other four were still in his cabin. If Garp and Tokikake saw him getting along so well with the prisoners, would his undercover career be over?

"Alright, Hannibal, you're not needed here anymore. I'll have a chat with this kid. You can go." After speaking, Garp walked up to Mosen and sized him up.

Garp's gaze held no hostility, yet Mosen felt immense pressure.

"Mr. Garp..."

"Kid, you're a Jailer here, aren't you?"

Mosen subconsciously nodded.

"Do you know Michael?"

Mosen froze. He never expected Garp to ask about Michael.

Mosen's mind raced. He remembered Michael telling him before that he was sent to Impel Down for hitting a Celestial Dragon, and Garp was the type who wished Celestial Dragons would die quickly.

If that's the case, could Garp have some connection to Michael?

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