The next morning, as dawn broke.
At the Marine Headquarters dock, a warship and a pirate ship are setting sail.
The sea breeze in the early morning did indeed have a chill that seeped into one's heart.
However, it was clear that nothing could stop the fervent hearts of those seeing them off.
The dock was already packed with a sea of people, and the bonfire in the square, after a night of revelry, was still burning.
Garp, who was leading the Sengoku, was staring intently at Bai Yu's back as he boarded the Navy warship, sporting panda eyes.
Seeing that cloak of justice, Garp clenched his fist and hurriedly stepped forward to speak.
" Bai Yu, you little devil, let Grandpa go with you."
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone present turned their gaze to Garp.
Most people present were not surprised by this request.
In particular, the highest-ranking officials, such as Sengoku, clearly understood what kind of situation Bai Yu would encounter on this trip.
That was a deadly trap fraught with danger.
He will not only face the challenge of the World's Greatest Swordsman, Dracule Mihawk.
There's a greater chance of encountering an attack from Kaido of the Beasts, one of the Four Emperors of the Beasts.
Therefore, Garp's request to set sail was not surprising.
After all, Bai Yu was Garp's grandson whom he personally trained.
As a grandfather, his somewhat excessive request is not surprising.
"Grandpa, how many times have I told you to be satisfied? I'm going fishing for big fish this time. If you come along, do you think they'll dare to come out?"
Bai Yu casually gulped down a mouthful of alcohol, rolling his eyes in exasperation.
"Because my old man is a naval hero, and you're practically a lighthouse on board. Who dares to show themselves to those demons and monsters?"
On this trip, Bai Yu's intuition told him that, aside from facing Dracule Mihawk and Kaido of the Beasts...
He threw out so many royal flushes time and time again.
If the Five Elders truly believe they are being used as a threat, they will definitely not let this opportunity slip by easily.
What they are waiting for is an opportunity.
Once this opportunity arises, the situation will become even more perilous.
By then, this deadly trap would have been sealed.
That will be the most worthwhile time to cut costs.
Thinking of this, a bloodthirsty smile involuntarily appeared on Bai Yu's face.
Once the character template reached 60%, the system's nature became noticeably picky.
Not only that, but the progress gained from defeating someone is reduced.
Even the targets to be defeated have become more challenging.
If Bai Yu were to go and kill those small fry in the East Blue again...
I'm afraid that not only will unlocking skills and Subordinate Template be impossible, but even the template unlocking value of a fraction of a second will remain completely unchanged.
Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, Bai Yu's trip was more likely to end badly.
However, in Bai Yu's eyes, this was definitely a gift of experience, a key to unlocking the next level.
Just thinking about it made Bai Yu laugh even in his dreams.
"Haha, you little rascal, you're certainly good with your smooth talk. But I love listening to your flattery; it's much better than that clumsy flattery from the Sengoku. However, you should be careful, little rascal. If anything goes wrong, call your grandfather for help immediately. I'm not the same person I was yesterday."
Garp burst into hearty laughter.
Thinking about how the Eight Gates Released I learned yesterday, under Bai Yu's explanation and instruction, has skyrocketed to the Fifth Gate level overnight.
The sheer power that erupted still gets Garp's blood pumping just thinking about it now.
In particular, when facing the Sixth Gate, he could already feel his acupoints loosening.
This made Garp even more eager to go and smash a few more mountains to practice his skills.
Garp believed that once he mastered the Sixth Gate, even if Bai Yu were in real danger...
I will never again experience the same sense of powerlessness I felt more than ten years ago.
It can be said that this feeling of powerlessness and helplessness has always been Garp's inner demon.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't break through.
But now everything has been changed in just one night.
Garp knew perfectly well that given enough time, Bai Yu's future achievements would definitely surpass his own.
Therefore, this time, Garp decided to risk his life.
We will absolutely not allow what happened more than a decade ago to repeat itself.
" Garp, you bastard, you came up with yesterday's Monkey show, and that clumsy flattery was also your idea. I was just saying what you wanted to hear."
Sengoku glared fiercely, then swung his hand back and slapped Garp on the back of the head.
That stance clearly indicated they intended to leave Garp with a bitter pill to swallow.
He swallowed all the shameful things that happened yesterday, which were like stains on his life.
Seeing the two clowns staring at each other again, Bai Yu waved his hand helplessly and took a swig of his drink.
"Goodbye, gentlemen. I hope that when we meet again, you will have completely mastered the Eight Gates Released."
After saying these words, the warship, which had already set sail, weighed anchor and headed out to sea.
There are only four days left before heading to Kalles Island to face Dracule Mihawk.
Although, thanks to the navy's navigation technology, it is possible to cross the Calm Belt, thus shortening the voyage considerably.
However, in order to give the cats and dogs hiding in the shadows more opportunities to make their move, Bai Yu still planned to seize every second.
After all, they are all unlockable values.
Watching the massive pirate ship disappear into the distance along with the warship Bai Yu was on, they realized what was happening.
Garp and Sengoku, standing on the dock, gradually lost their smiles.
Looking back at the two CP0 members who emerged from the shadows, dressed in white robes and wearing masks, a cold glint flashed deep in their eyes.
" Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Vice Admiral Garp, Five Elders have asked me to invite you here. I hope you will not refuse."
Regarding the two uninvited guests...
After Bai Yu personally unleashed the power of the Eight Gates Released Formation yesterday.
They had already guessed that the Five Elders would definitely come to invite them.
After all, having witnessed firsthand the astonishing explosive power of the Eight Gates.
They knew the Five Elders would never let go of such a power capable of changing the times.
At the same time, all sides will definitely be willing to give up their hidden pawn status within the Marine Headquarters in order to obtain the Eight Gates Released Formation as soon as possible.
Sengoku and Garp were both extremely unwilling to do this.
However, when I think about everything Bai Yu said yesterday, and his completely indifferent expression...
Garp and Sengoku breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking at the two CP0s who were on high alert.
And hidden among the crowd all around were many menacing eyes.
Sengoku and Garp knew this clearly.
They absolutely had to go.
Otherwise, the Five Elders will definitely not let this go.
"Let's go, Sengoku. I don't believe anyone would dare to stir up two hornet's nests at the same time. Let's go see the Five Elders and see what tricks they have up their sleeves."
Garp pulled out a bag of his treasured senbei from his pocket, tore it open, poured most of it into his mouth, and began to eat it with smacking sounds.