Ch. 21Garp's Invitation! Rejected
Key Plot Points and Events
- Vice Admiral Garp arrives in Shimotsuki Village on a Marine warship.
- Garp invites Dunn to join the Marines, but Dunn refuses.
- Garp leaves after Dunn's refusal, and the warship sets sail.
Character Developments
- Dunn awakens both his Observation and Armament Haki.
- Garp shows understanding and respect for Dunn's decision not to join the Marines due to the Celestial Dragons' influence.
Significant Themes
- The power dynamics and corruption within the World Government and the Marines.
- The importance of personal beliefs and principles in decision-making.
Character Interactions
- Dunn and Garp have a straightforward conversation, with Garp extending an invitation to Dunn to join the Marines and Dunn refusing.
- Koushiro and Dunn discuss Dunn's growth and future plans, with Koushiro acknowledging Dunn's progress and Dunn expressing his intention to gain more confidence before venturing into the Grand Line.