Buzz...
As the two clashed, powerful shockwaves spread throughout the surrounding area. Even the headquarters not far away was affected by the tremors generated by their battle.
Bang...
"What exactly happened? Why did this tremor suddenly occur at headquarters? Was it a normal earthquake? Or is someone incredibly audacious enough to fight here?"
In Sengoku office, Sengoku was reviewing documents and issuing important instructions to prepare for the upcoming battle against Whitebeard's forces when a sudden tremor shook his desk and chair violently, scattering documents all over the floor. This made him unable to sit still, and he slammed his hand on the table, saying...
Ta-da-ta-da...
Report!
Click...
"Reporting to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, my men just reported that Hawk-Eye has clashed with Luo Chen near Ship Number Three for some unknown reason. The two are currently engaged in fierce combat. My men came to ask for your instructions: should we continue to let them fight, or should we intervene to stop them?"
A middle-aged military officer rushed in, pushed open the door, and reported to Sengoku.
"Wait, you mean the tremor just now was caused by Hawk-Eye and Luo Chen fighting?"
Upon hearing his report, Sengoku exclaimed in surprise and asked again to confirm.
"Yes, yes, the tremor just now was indeed caused by the battle between Hawk-Eye and Luo Chen. Do you think we should intervene now to stop them, so as to prevent the headquarters from suffering huge losses?"
The officer nodded in affirmation, then cautiously inquired about Sengoku's opinion, wanting to see how he would handle the situation.
"Hmm, I didn't expect it to be them. Even that man is interested in Luo Chen and has made a move to test him? This is going to be difficult. Have the three Admiral from headquarters returned yet?"
Sengoku turned around, opened the window, and looked at the spot where Hawk-Eye and Luo Chen were fighting. He spoke calmly.
"Uh... not yet. After Admiral Kizaru's failed attempt to capture the Straw Hat Pirates at Sabaody Archipelago, he's still apologizing to the Celestial Dragons and completing another mission they assigned him: tracking down the Straw Hat crew's whereabouts throughout the New World. Admiral Aokiji is still on his way back, and as for Admiral Sakazuki, he was dispatched by you to suppress the ambitious Four Emperors Big Mom and Kaido. Currently, there isn't a single Admiral remaining at headquarters..."
Upon hearing Sengoku's question, he hesitated for a moment before telling Sengoku Guo everything.
"Seriously, not a single person was there at this crucial moment. By the way, is Garp here?"
Sengoku sighed and asked again.
" Vice Admiral Garp is still here. He returned half a day ago and hasn't come out of his office since. Are you going to call him to take action?"
The sergeant cautiously inquired.
"Hmm, he's the only one we can use right now. Send someone over quickly to inform him and tell him to stop those two to prevent further losses at headquarters!"
Hearing that Garp was still in the Sengoku period, he finally breathed a sigh of relief and gave him instructions.
"Yes!!"
The officer accepted the order and immediately took his leave, heading to Garp's office to inform him of Sengoku's instructions.
Huff... Huff...
Meanwhile, while a great commotion raged outside, Garp, back in his office, remained unmoved, sitting soundly asleep in his chair, his snoring echoing throughout the room.
Bang bang bang...
" Vice Admiral Garp..."
Bang bang bang...
" Vice Admiral Garp, are you there? I have been ordered by Fleet Admiral Sengoku to request your personal intervention to stop this disturbance between Hawk-Eye and Luo Chen within headquarters!!"
After running for a short while, the sergeant arrived outside Garp's office and knocked on the door to ask for instructions.
Click...
After knocking for a while without getting a response, the sergeant finally couldn't resist opening the door and going inside.
Huff... Huff...
"Really, Vice Admiral Garp, please wake up..."
When the sergeant came in, he found that Garp wasn't actually not there, but was simply asleep and hadn't heard him, so he couldn't help but shout to wake him up.
Bang...
"Huh?! What's wrong? You're Sengoku's adjutant, right? What brings you here? Are you trying to have a contest to see who can eat the latest donuts faster?"
Garp opened his sleepy eyes, saw the face of the person in front of him, recognized him, and then, seemingly unaware of his surroundings, took out a bag of donuts and held it out to ask.
"... Vice Admiral Garp, please be serious. I have come here today with important matters to entrust to you..."
Seeing Garp's ridiculous behavior, the sergeant couldn't contain his anger. He felt that all he had said was as good as nothing, and he roared at Garp.
"Oh, okay, I got it. Do you need me to help? Don't worry, let me finish this donut first..."
After saying that, Garp opened the bag in his hand, reached inside, took out a donut, put it in his mouth, and crunched it down, saying something indistinctly to him.
"Please hurry! If you don't act soon, those two might just demolish our headquarters!"
The adjutant, seeing him still having time to eat donuts, couldn't help but urge him on, though he was quite exasperated.
"Don't worry, I'll finish eating now... Ah~"
Garp waved his hand to indicate that he didn't need to panic, then put the sealed donut to his mouth and poured the rest into it. After chewing a few times and swallowing, he put on his cloak and followed him.
Clang...
"Sword technique... Rising Dragon Slash... Dragon Roar!!"
Chant...
On the third ship, the fierce battle between Luo Chen and the other was still ongoing. He swung his sword to deflect the incoming slash, and then raised his hand, sending a dragon-shaped slash soaring into the air and swooping down towards Hawk-Eye.
"Showy but impractical... discard!"
boom...
Hawk-Eye merely glanced at it, raised his hand and swung it forward, slashing the flying dragon across the sky. The two were once again reduced to stardust that scattered in all directions.
"It's not over yet, sword technique... Coiling Tiger... Tiger Roar!!"
roar...
Having failed in his first attack, Luo Chen launched another. A white Raging Tiger, like a king surveying the forest, let out a deafening roar and Rush towards Hawk-Eye.
"I've already said, flashy but impractical moves don't work on me. Instead of thinking about all these fancy techniques, we should focus on developing and strengthening the power of each one... Destroy them!!"
Hawk-Eye personally guided Luo Chen like a mentor, helping him understand how to unleash a true strike.
Bang...
The blade flashed once more, and the Rush Raging Tiger that charged forward was annihilated by a single sword strike before it could even get close. No matter how many unique and beautiful moves Luo Chen used, they were all completely countered by Hawk-Eye's sword strikes. From beginning to end, all he used were simple moves like slashing and hacking, but their power was vastly different.
"Wow, this is hilarious! Is Hawk-Eye coaching his opponents to become stronger before challenging them? What a twisted sense of humor..."
Meanwhile, in the headquarters' conference hall, several of the Shichibukai who had arrived and were originally seated at the tables stood by the window, each with their own ulterior motives, watching the two engaged in fierce combat below. Doflamingo was the first to speak, laughing as he spoke.
"If I could cut out the shadows of those two and attach them to Oars, he would become a terrifying fighting force under my control!!"
Despite his injuries, Moria stood behind Doflamingo, watching the two men and thinking to himself.
"Hehehehehe... So that's the so-called strongest Zoan ability? Interesting. Even I'm tempted to take it, but it's not the right time yet. I'll have to hold back for now for the sake of that ability!!"
Compared to the other two Shichibukai who were interested in their battle, Blackbeard was more interested in Luo Chen's abilities. However, for the sake of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit Luo Chen wanted to obtain, he restrained his desire and stood there watching the battle with them.