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Xia Le said with a smile.

Naturally, he saw right through what the old man meant. Garp might have been criticizing his grandson, but deep down, he was worried sick.

"What?"

"You didn't catch him?"

Garp's eyes widened in surprise.

"How could I possibly arrest your own grandson?"

"Besides..."

Xia Le paused, then smiled again.

"In my eyes, he's a pirate who hasn't done anything wrong. On the contrary, he's been doing good all along."

"He hasn't done the world much harm."

Garp glared. "You brat, you're too righteous for your own good!"

"A pirate is a pirate!"

Despite his words, he breathed a sigh of relief inwardly.

Then he looked at the student he had personally trained, a trace of pride appearing on his face.

He reached out and pulled Xia Le into a hug.

"You brat, you haven't changed a bit all these years!"

"Well, you've gotten stronger!"

"Unlike your teacher. I'm getting old!"

Garp laughed heartily.

"You'll always be young, sir!"

Xia Le said.

"You brat."

"In my whole life, you're the only student I've raised who turned out right!"

Garp suddenly sighed.

Xia Le froze for a moment, but soon understood what he meant.

His son had gone off to join the Revolutionary Army, and his grandson had become a pirate. Only Xia Le had remained in the Navy from beginning to end. Though he had his share of flaws, he had never lost sight of his principles and had always stood on the same side as the old man.

As for Kuzan, his lazy justice naturally left Garp dissatisfied.

"Thank you."

Before Xia Le could respond, Garp spoke again in a low voice.

"It's what I should do as your student."

Xia Le smiled.

Garp smiled as well, patted his shoulder, then straightened up.

"What