They were all supporting characters from the original story, but they possessed extraordinary talent and limitless potential. Yet, as Tsuru had said, they needed time to grow.
Ren nodded. "That's right... these children need time to become stronger, and the Marines need time to recover. So a major war is impossible!"
As he spoke, Ren put away the Golden Ship blueprints. He held Pluton's blueprints in his hand instead!
Faced with the Pluton blueprints so close at hand, CP9 showed naked desire. Unfortunately, they were nothing more than minor lackeys here. Tsuru remained calm, showing no concern whatsoever.
Instead, Garp said, "Kid Ren... Pluton has long since vanished. You can't build that thing at all, so the blueprints are useless in your hands!"
Ren looked at Garp. "Oh... Vice Admiral Garp, you seem to know quite a bit about Pluton?"
Garp immediately gave a foolish laugh. "Hahaha... pretend I didn't say anything!"
As he spoke, Garp had already turned and left.
Tsuru also stood up. "Our objective has been achieved. We'll withdraw as well!"
Tsuru knew that Ren did not want to continue the battle either. Since neither side wanted a war, there was no point in staying.
Ren put away the blueprints and said, "Wall... I'll leave the rest to you!"
Wall nodded and rose solemnly, sweeping his gaze across the entire bar. "The Ren Pirates are not bandits. The Ren Pirates are pirates with principles. We have a rule: we absolutely do not take so much as a needle or thread from ordinary people. Even if we do take something, we must compensate them. This time, we came to Water 7 for two sets of blueprints that originally belonged to our captain. Unfortunately, Roger stole them and gave them to your master, Tom. Therefore, we need not offer