Marineford: Why / Marineford: All right, I understand

Elsewhere.

After Garp brought Lin Mo and Sabo out of Level 5.5, everyone in Impel Down who was still searching for Lin Mo was dumbfounded.

But after weighing various factors, Sengoku ordered Garp to bring Lin Mo straight back to Marineford that very night as soon as Garp reported that he had caught him.

With no other choice, and seeing that Lin Mo seemed indifferent as well, Garp agreed to Sengoku's demands.

Then, taking Sabo, who was wearing a Marine Uniform, along with Jinbe and Hawk-Eye, he left Impel Down, boarded his own Marine Battleship moored outside, and set sail for Marine Headquarters at Marineford.

Chapter 522: Marineford: Why

Inside the small tearoom on Garp's personal Marine Battleship.

Four people were seated around a square tea table.

Smiling, Garp held a cup of steaming tea and took a contented sip.

Lin Mo sat opposite Garp.

Seated on the other two sides of the table were two of the Shichibukai, Hawk-Eye and Jinbe.

While Garp drank tea, Lin Mo drank from his Wine Gourd, minding his own business, and Hawk-Eye sipped red wine from a stemmed glass.

Jinbe was much more modest, holding a cup of plain water.

The four sat in complete silence, with no one speaking first.

Only after one of Garp's subordinates knocked and came in carrying two plates of snacks did Garp break the silence.

Garp laughed heartily. "Hahaha! Come on, try my favorite senbei and donuts. Since you're aboard my Marine Battleship, don't be shy. Hahaha!"

Lin Mo helped himself to a donut, took a bite, and casually remarked, "Too sweet."

Then Hawk-Eye replied offhandedly, "I don't eat things that are too sweet."

"Huh? You two really don't know how to enjoy life." Garp picked up a donut himself without a care and said as he