After hearing Zephyr's words, Garp's expression changed. He finally understood why Zephyr had simply stood there and let Ron stab him.
"You bastard! So you didn't listen to a single word Sengoku told you!" Garp cursed.
Zephyr fell silent for a moment, considered his wording, and argued, "It's not that I didn't listen to a single word. I just wondered whether an ability that defied all reason could really exist."
"And now? Do you think an ability that defies all reason really exists?" Garp asked with a serious expression.
At that, Zephyr staggered to his feet, barely managing to turn up the corners of his mouth. "At a time like this, you still have to mock me, Garp?"
Garp did not take the bait. His gaze lingered on Zephyr's face for a moment before he asked, "Can you still fight?"
"I won't die." Zephyr forced a somewhat stiff smile onto his face.
"Then I'll leave Ron to you again and keep chasing Rocks."
When it came to Ron, Garp really did not want to fight him.
His powerful and bizarre abilities were one reason, but more importantly, Garp owed Ron a favor.
Last time on Amazon Lily, Ron had not only spared him but let Kong go as well.
They stood on opposing sides, but personally, Garp owed him.
Faced with this complicated relationship, Garp felt the best approach was to avoid him.
Zephyr immediately grew anxious, his eyes widening for a moment. Before, I didn't know he was that underhanded. I just wanted to test him out. Now that I know Ron's abilities are underhanded beyond belief, wouldn't I be an idiot to face him alone?
"Wait, Garp! Do you think I can beat him in this state?"
"You..."
Before Garp could finish, Ron's voice cut over him.
"Hey,