Even if that warship didn't belong to the Westin Family, stealing a warship was bound to attract attention.
This was Marine Headquarters! Seriously, who came here to steal a warship?
And what had he just heard?
Vice Admiral Garp?!
First, Garp had gone to sea without authorization, defying orders. Then he had abused his authority to requisition—or rather, steal—a warship. With two charges against him, even the celebrated Marine hero Iron Fist Garp was in for a rough time.
Loa watched as a group of soldiers, their faces twisted as if they were constipated and unsure what to do, escorted Garp away. Only then did he return to Momonga in high spirits.
"About what just happened—"
"It was nothing. No need to praise me. We're Marines who stand for justice. When we see someone abusing his authority, we have to stop him. Only then can we live up to the name of justice!"
Despite his words, Loa made no effort to hide how pleased he was with himself. He was practically begging Momonga to praise him some more.
Who was going to praise you?
Momonga's face darkened. He ignored Loa and turned to order the soldiers to prepare for departure.
The matter was serious, but Momonga knew what kind of man the Marine hero Garp was. Sengoku and the others also trusted that Garp wouldn't do anything quite that foolish.
Garp was certainly in for an unpleasant time, but that was all.
Once preparations were complete, Momonga boarded his warship and led the way out to sea.
Woooo!
With shrill blasts of their whistles, four warships left the Port one after another, bound for Ian Island in the New World.
Only after they had sailed did Loa mount that Pipi Shrimp—no, Ocean Shrimp—and slowly set off after them.
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