"I'm sorry, this is my duty. However, to show fairness, I won't use my Haki. If you manage to escape from me, that's your own skill..."
Garp couldn't look Catherine in the eye. He knew that what had happened today had broken the girl's heart and might even drive her to oppose the Navy, but he was helpless.
This is the only way I can alleviate my guilt.
"Heh heh heh, so this is the Navy I've been a member of for ten years? I never thought I'd only see your true colors today. I must have been blind to join you..."
Catherine was truly shocked by Garp's appearance, feeling her inner faith crumble, and said in disbelief.
"Enough, Catherine, stop talking. I believe Garp has his own reasons, and don't forget what your original purpose was, and why you joined the Navy in the first place..."
Just then, Luo Chen shouted, waking her from her confused state. He walked to her side, placed his hands on her shoulders, and said in a deep voice.
"Yes... my brother and I joined it to protect the vulnerable people on this high seas from pirates..."
Catherine finally snapped out of her daze at Luo Chen's calls, her eyes regaining their clarity, as if she were speaking to the principles she had always held dear.
"It's good that you understand. Remember, although the Navy was established to serve the Celestial Dragons, it has also protected civilians from pirates for hundreds of years since its founding..."
Luo Chen's voice drifted into her ears; he didn't want Catherine to break down her resolve because of what happened today.
In his eyes, although the navy was corrupt, its existence was also a wise move. He did not have any negative prejudice against the navy of this world, so he did not want to shatter Catherine's good intentions.
"Hahahaha... Interesting, kid. State your name... Although it was our navy's fault today, it was also our duty. I didn't expect that you, an enemy, would have to persuade us for Catherine's sake... It's my fault!!"
After hearing Luo Chen's words of comfort to Catherine, Garp laughed a few times, his tone filled with helplessness and sorrow.
" Vice Admiral Garp, you'd better remember this: my Luo Chen, and this name will become a taboo in the world from now on!!"
Luo Chen also looked at Garp with a fighting spirit. After saying his name, a strange meaning flashed in his eyes, as if he wanted to change the whole world with himself.
"Hmm, Luo Chen, is it? Interesting... Do you really think the two of you can escape from me?"
After hearing Luo Chen's confident words, Garp was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said.
In his view, Luo Chen was truly arrogant. Although he had said he wouldn't use his Haki to attack him,
Even without using Haki, his strength was not to be underestimated, yet this young man who had consumed Mythical Zoan ability dared to speak like that.
"Whether I can leave or not depends on my abilities, doesn't it? I'm certainly confident in myself; it's up to Vice Admiral Garp to see if he can stop us."
Luo Chen didn't care about what Garp said. He was very confident in his own strength. Although he couldn't defeat Garp, getting away from him shouldn't be a problem.
"Is that so? Then I'll wait and see... Shave!!"
After Garp finished speaking, he once again used the Shave technique from the Six Powers to dodge away from the spot.
It has to be said that Garp himself is a master who has honed his physical skills and Armament Haki to the highest level. With just his Shave technique, Luo Chen couldn't even react with his Observation Haki and had no idea from which direction Garp would attack him.
"I'm here... Fist Bone: Straight Punch!!"
Thump...
Before Luo Chen could even react, Garp's voice had barely rang out when he was sent flying by Garp's unbreakable fist.
"That's really impressive... He hasn't even used Armament Haki yet, and his fist is already so hard and unbreakable."
Even my Armament Haki couldn't completely defend against it..."
Luo Chen quickly stood up, wiped the bloodstains from the corner of his mouth with his thumb, and looked at him with a serious expression.
"This can't go on. If this drags on any longer, other Marines might arrive, making escape even more impossible. We need to think of a good way to get rid of Garp..."
Luo Chen thought to himself, remaining vigilant for a moment, afraid that Garp would punch him again while he was distracted.
" Luo Chen, what are you looking at...? Our battle isn't over yet!!"
Swoosh...
No sooner had Garp finished speaking than he One Flash back to Luo Chen, his right fist carrying immense power as he slammed towards him once more.
Armament Haki... Blood Shield!!
Bang...
The moment he made his move, Luo Chen also attacked simultaneously. The energy within his body transformed into a blood-red shield covered with strange patterns, which appeared in front of him and Hardening and turned black under the influence of Armament Haki, blocking Garp's attack.
"Not bad, your reaction is alright, but I wonder if your shield can withstand my fist... Fist Bone: Mountain Collapse!!"
When Garp saw that his punch imprint had been blocked, he praised Luo Chen, then let out another loud shout and unleashed his full power, striking the center of Luo Chen's shield with the force of splitting mountains and collapsing peaks.
Click click...
Bang...
Luo Chen's black shield first cracked like a spider web spreading outwards from the center, and finally shattered completely with a bang, turning into specks of red light that scattered around it.
"Damn it... how can it be so powerful... defend it... Armament!!"
The moment the shield Crushing Rupture, Luo Chen's expression changed drastically. He immediately wrapped his arms in Armament Haki and crossed them to block in front of him.
Bang...
Garp's punch landed with undiminished force on Luo Chen's arm, sending him flying once again.
"Hmm... Hundred Arrow Volley... shoot!!"
As he was sent flying backward, Luo Chen regained control of his upper body. His right hand pointed at Garp, and an arc pattern swirled at his fingertips. Then, dozens of red arrows shot towards Garp.
"Hmm... what is this?!... Tekkai?"
Clang...
Clang...
Clang...
The instant he Hardening his body, dozens of arrows struck him, forcing him back. Each arrow hit Garp with a loud bang, while simultaneously creating a large amount of Red Mist that obscured him.
"Now's the time! Come with me!!"
While Catherine was busy defending, Luo Chen rolled backward to stop his retreat. Then, he stepped into the air and used a combination of Shave and Geppo to get to Catherine. He grabbed her with his left hand and quickly left the battlefield.
"Hmm... Don't even think about running away!!"
Garp reacted instantly, shouting as he chased after Luo Chen and the others.
"Heh... Goodbye, Vice Admiral Garp, no need to see us off... Blood Explosion... Explode!!"
Luo Chen, still in mid-air, turned back and said something to Garp without pausing. Then, several red energy particles shot out from his right palm and landed beside Garp.
"Hmm, what is this...?!"
Garp asked in confusion, but then...
Bang...
Bang...
Bang...
Before Garp could even figure out what was going on, he was suddenly stunned by the burst of power from those beings.