Chapter 145

"It is indeed an astonishing level of defense."

Naito said calmly, "If even my Flying Finger Pistol can't do anything to you, Binz, you can work yourself to death and still not succeed."

"Huh? Are you kidding me!"

Binz immediately objected.

Are you trying to say I'm not even as good as one of your fingers?

Damn you, Naito, even if you're telling the truth, couldn't you have been a little more tactful?

"Impressive, Rear Admiral Naito!"

Sanji asked in surprise, "Is that also one of the Six Powers?"

It's not quite the same as the Shigan that Brother Binz mentioned.

"Flying Finger Pistol, Binz himself doesn't know how to do it, so he didn't tell you."

Naito's words made Binz grit his teeth.

Naito looked at Sanji's cloak with great interest. "At the moment of impact, some kind of field must have activated on the cloak, greatly reducing the impact."

Otherwise, even with a strong cloak, that attack would have been enough to send Sanji flying through the air.

That's truly remarkable; it should be able to easily withstand even artillery fire from warships.

However, compared to the indestructible body of Lineage Factor, it's just an extra.

"Vinsmoke Judge is truly an extraordinary scientist."

Ain exclaimed sincerely, "If such combat suits could be mass-produced, I can't even imagine what kind of power the Germa Kingdom would possess."

Mass production is impossible, so the cost will never be cheap.

Not to mention that only people with Lineage Factor can use it.

"Sanji got some amazing equipment!"

Binz was genuinely happy for his younger brother.

This battle suit alone allowed Sanji to indirectly master Shave, Geppo, and Tekkai.

All that's missing is the ability to launch a direct attack.

"Brother Binz has another ability."

Sanji said weakly.

"Besides?"

Binz practically screamed.

No, is this never going to end?

Is it really necessary to replace all Six Powers with just one combat suit?

"This should be the last ability I have."

Sanji said this.

Then, he gradually became transparent, and finally disappeared completely.

"Eh!!"

Binz was almost speechless. "Gone!"

"It's invisible!"

Ain's eyes also showed shock.

This combat suit is already more powerful than many Devil Fruits, isn't it?

What are you all surprised about?

Naito said with some surprise, "Didn't Reiju just say that this combat suit is codenamed Stealth Black?"

"It's really invisible!"

Binz is a little sour.

Sanji, does your bastard dad need another son?

Could you customize one for me too?

"Very good, Sanji."

Naito nodded slightly, just as in the original work.

However, this battle suit would be far more effective on young Sanji than it was on Sanji in Wano Country.

"Now, get used to this combat suit."

Naito said.

"Understood, Rear Admiral Naito!"

Sanji's body gradually became visible.

The boy's face was full of excitement at receiving his new toy.

Naito's lips curled into a smile.

If the combat suit is used intensively, the Lineage Factor should Awakening very quickly.

The snail fleet continued its journey.

The Vinsmoke family did not bother the Navy personnel again.

Naito continued to lead everyone in daily training.

The good news is that Ain and Binz have finally mastered Armament Haki Hardening, further enhancing their strength. The bad news is that their Observation Haki is still a long way off, and they are still some distance from the level of Commodore Doll.

Sanji followed Naito's advice and spent his days training in physical fitness and getting used to the raid suit. Now he's quite comfortable fighting in it.

The snail fleet was much faster than the sailing warships, and it only took a few days to reach the royal families of the remaining two Affiliated Nation.

When the royal families of both countries saw that the navy had come to pick them up with a fleet the size of a snail, they were both surprised and astonished.

However, Naito's name was still very useful, and the royal families of both countries respected him greatly.

Thus, only one destination remained on the East Blue journey.

Two days later, the snail fleet stopped outside the port of an ordinary seaside village.

Naito led Ain, Binz, and Sanji down from the snail's head, where they were greeted by a group of astonished villagers who had come to see what was going on.

I couldn't resist coming to see the spectacle; who's ever seen so many giant snails?

Moreover, these snails have so many buildings on their backs! They're even carrying several large ships!

However, once Naito and his companions disembarked, the villagers' attention shifted to them.

"It's the navy!"

"Are you here to see Mr. Garp?"

"Hey, isn't that Rear Admiral Naito?"

"Like Mr. Garp, he was called a hero..."

Ignoring the villagers' whispers, Naito calmly asked, "Excuse me, where is Mr. Garp? We're here to pick him up."

Immediately, a villager volunteered, raising his hand. "Mr. Garp is having lunch at Makino's tavern! I'll take you to him, Rear Admiral Naito!"

"Thank you for your help."

Naito nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

That's the good thing about the navy; it has unimpeded access in almost all Affiliated Nation and is highly respected.

"What trouble? It's all thanks to your navy that we can live and work in peace!"

The villager was very perceptive. "Come with me, Rear Admiral Naito."

He led Naito and the other three along the harbor path into the village.

The villagers didn't follow; instead, they stayed at the port, marveling at the giant snails.

He's just a rear Rear Admiral, a new naval hero.

They often saw that Marine Vice Admiral and that old naval hero in the village!

The snail's fleet is still the most novel.

Sanji followed behind Naito, looking around and taking in the sights.

The village is not large, with only a few dozen houses scattered around.

The most iconic building is the tall windmill perched on a cliff outside the village; that's probably where the name "Foosha Village" comes from, right?

It looks like just an ordinary village.

Is this Vice Admiral Garp's hometown?

Soon, the villager led Naito and his three companions to the outside of a tavern.

This is it.

"Grateful."

After thanking him, Naito stepped forward and pushed open the tavern door.

He surveyed the tavern, which could be described as legendary.

The tavern that sets the stage for the story isn't very large; there are only a few tables outside the bar.

At one of the tables, the legendary swordsman Bogard was quietly eating a piece of white bread.

Behind the bar, the green-haired proprietress was wiping glasses when she cast a surprised glance at Naito and his group.

Outside the bar, three people were wolfing down their food.

An old man with white hair.

A boy carrying a steel pipe on his back.

A boy wearing a Straw Hat.

"Vice Admiral Garp,"

Naito said calmly, "We've come to pick you up."

"Oh?"

Garp the Hero, who had been wolfing down his food, turned around and his eyes lit up when he saw Naito and the others. "Hahaha, it's Naito! Have you had lunch yet?"

"Naito?"

The two boys next to Garp turned around at the same time.

The black-haired boy, who looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old and had many freckles, casually sized up Naito. "This guy is the one who's called a hero, just like the old man—"

The boy, wearing Straw Hat and with a scar near his eye, chewed while looking at Naito curiously. "Naito, who is he—"