Still in the Red Tail Sea.
On the gradually calming sea,
Garp's personal ride, the Dog-Head Warship, sailed steadily onward.
Xia Luo took the Den Den Mushi from Bogart. He first called the Dark Dragon Shining Sea and told Cruz to turn back and pick him up, then called Marine Headquarters.
"Purururu..."
Marine Fleet Admiral's office.
The Den Den Mushi suddenly rang. Zephyr reacted swiftly and grabbed it.
"Hello, Garp? Have you arrived? How's the situation now? Is Xia Luo all right?"
"Teacher Zephyr, this is Xia Luo. I'm very sorry for making you worry. I'm fine. Vice Admiral Garp arrived just in time, and the battle is already over. Vice Admiral Garp frightened Golden Lion away on the spot. He fled in a panic."
While expressing his apologies and gratitude, Xia Luo buttered Garp up again right in front of Zephyr.
Garp immediately burst into hearty laughter, feeling utterly pleased inside.
"Ha ha ha! Xia Luo's right! Shiki turned around and ran the moment he saw me. Otherwise, I would've beaten him black and blue! How dare he lay a hand on one of our Marines!"
As expected, Xia Luo had already won Garp's initial favor. As the saying went, flattery got you everywhere. Buttering people up really worked, and the results came quickly.
Although he knew Garp was bragging, Zephyr was still delighted to hear that Xia Luo was safe. The weight in his heart finally lifted.
Steel Bone Kong's reaction beside him was much the same as Zephyr's, but hearing that Golden Lion had escaped left him somewhat regretful.
What a perfect opportunity!
And yet Golden Lion had gotten away again. What a pity!
Then Steel Bone Kong voiced his concern and asked about some details of the battle.
Xia Luo gave him a general account, downplaying