If Vic can subdue Bullet single-handedly, that would be a significant asset, greatly boosting Vic's chances of being promoted to Admiral.
While it may seem that Garp had some personal motives at the moment, in the long run, it was also for the future of the Navy. A leader who excels in all aspects is the most important thing for the Navy.
" Vic? Just him alone? Vic is undeniably strong, but I think Bullet is a monster even stronger than the crippled Golden Lion. Even though Vic defeated the Golden Lion, he probably didn't have an easy time either, right?"
Is it a bit unwise to let Vic face Bullet alone? We have more than enough men to handle Bullet's henchmen. Sending a few people to help Vic shouldn't be a problem, but I still want to play it safe!
Tokikake didn't know Vic's strength, but with the record of killing the Golden Lion, he was definitely much stronger than himself. However, he preferred to play it safe and avoid any unexpected situations.
After all, it is the civilians who suffer when accidents happen. Tokikake was a naval commander who always thought about the civilians, which is why he later gained such high prestige among the civilians and was highly respected by them!
"That's right! It's really dangerous for one person to face Bullet. His Devil Fruit ability has Awakening, allowing him to absorb all matter except living things to enhance himself and become even larger than Giant Race!"
Combined with his overwhelming Haki, it's very difficult to harm his physical body. It's hard for one person to maneuver within his attack range, so I also suggest attacking him in groups!
Gion also expressed her concern. As victims of this incident, Gion Tokikake naturally had the most to say. Their suggestions were very pertinent. Bullet's oppressive presence was too strong, and they were not very confident in Vic, the man who defeated the Golden Lion.
"No need! Vic isn't the same person he was when he first defeated Shiki. He's gotten stronger over time. You should trust his abilities. I'm still here, so don't worry too much!"
After speaking, Garp took out the Golden Den Den Mushi from his pocket and placed it on the dining table. He was quite confident in Vic. Both of them were Devil Fruit users. Although Vic's Vic Fruit had not Awakening, his mastery of it was unparalleled, and he was not necessarily going to lose. Moreover, he also had powerful swordsmanship and Haki to support him.
" Bullet? I heard he could fight Dark King Rayleigh of the Pirate King, to a draw ten years ago. I wonder how strong he is now?"
We came to this New World to fight the strong, didn't we? Even if we can't win, we can't be afraid to fight, we can't lose our spirit, otherwise it will hinder our cultivation!
While Vic may not be among the strongest on the high seas, he wouldn't be easily defeated, let alone by someone like Bullet who hasn't even mastered Conqueror's Haki Coating!
Although you can transform into a giant, he could cut you in half with a single slash if you didn't use Haki to strengthen your body. If you covered such a large body with Armament Haki, the consumption would be enormous. With Vic's speed, he could definitely wear down Bullet. That huge body is so big that even Vic's shadow is hard to touch.
Vic said this to warn Gion Tokikake. It was true that the two of them had been defeated by Bullet this time, but what was worse was that they both had been traumatized by Bullet, which was not a good thing for their training!
One can fail, but one must not be afraid. One must have an indomitable spirit and the awareness to risk one's life. Only in this way can one be unhindered in one's cultivation, perform exceptionally well in battle, make rapid progress, withstand pressure, and turn the tide against all odds.
" Vic is right! No matter how strong Bullet is, can he be stronger than Whitebeard, the strongest man in the world? Only those who are not afraid of battle grow the fastest!"
Whitebeard, Kaido, and Bullet are all men who have come through war. They have experienced frequent battles and conflicts, and their strength did not come out of thin air.
If they had hesitated even once, they wouldn't have their current fighting strength, nor would they Awakening Conqueror's Haki! If they don't even dare to face Bullet alone, how will they deal with Whitebeard in the future?"
Garp never backed down in his life, perfectly embodying the true meaning of martial arts in this world, and thus became one of the top powerhouses by sheer accident!
But later on, he must have realized the true meaning of it all, and then he went all the way down this path, which is how he came to have his current strength.
Therefore, Garp highly agreed with Vic's words. Although many people are also cultivating to become stronger, they cannot touch that profound and mysterious true meaning, and it is difficult for them to go far on this path.
Some people also find another way to become strong by focusing on Devil Fruit, but that's a different story and not within Garp's scope of guidance.
Aside from Tokikake and Gion being somewhat worried that Vic might be outmatched, the others had a lot of confidence in Vic. Perhaps they hadn't witnessed Bullet's power, or perhaps they simply trusted Vic unconditionally!
Since the officer had made a decision and the person was willing, there was no need to continue arguing. Therefore, Tokikake and Gion recounted their battle with Bullet, also to help Vic better understand his opponent.
In fact, Vic knew about Bullet's methods, but Bullet's timeline had changed, so Vic naturally had to be wary of other changes happening to Bullet, which is why he listened very carefully.
However, what he heard was similar to what he already knew. He didn't know if the two of them hadn't made Bullet use his full strength, or if Bullet had no other tricks up his sleeve, but Vic still became wary. Who knew if Bullet had learned any other tricks during those extra six years?
An hour later, the dinner ended, and everyone had learned the information they needed to know. Afterwards, the two groups talked about their experiences after leaving the Marine Headquarters, mainly Rebecca and Gion talked about Vic.
When discussing Vic taking Wendy to Drum Island for medical treatment, this part was added by Wendy, but at that time Wendy was lying down the whole time and didn't know much, only giving a general account of the process.
As for the part about Vic obtaining the Rumble-Rumble Fruit on the Sky Island, no one knew. Although they asked Vic, Vic didn't go into details and just glossed over it. After all, the sound that appeared when he activated the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power with his Divine Staff had been bothering him, so he chose to keep it a secret.
That evening, Vic sat cross-legged on the deck to cultivate again. There were no rare treasures in this world that could increase one's Haki by eating them.
It may exist somewhere, but no one has discovered it yet; or perhaps someone has discovered it but hasn't publicized it.
Vic could only continue his training step by step. His training in Haki was already at an extremely high speed, and he dared not ask for anything more. However, he would not slack off just because there was a battle tomorrow. In any case, he didn't need to sleep at night, so he used training instead, which did not affect his normal life.