Chapter 148

Isn't this exactly the case that nothing has changed?

Every family has its own problems.

Vice Admiral Garp has it tough too.

No wonder he goes back to his hometown every time he takes a vacation; he has two troublesome grandsons.

Chapter 103 Sanji Awakening! Judge is Shocked

No matter Vice Admiral Garp, it's time for him to leave.

With the quadrennial Reverie just around the corner, Garp, as the Navy's top combat force, must return to Mary Geoise as soon as possible to take charge.

So, after giving his two rebellious grandsons another good beating, the old man packed his bags and prepared to leave.

At the village's harbor, the two brothers, their faces bruised and swollen, along with the villagers, came to bid farewell to Garp.

However, the two brothers were completely stunned when they saw the enormous snails.

"Hahaha! Ace! Look, what a huge snail!"

Luffy's eyes practically lit up; he'd always loved these weird and wonderful things. "They even have houses on their backs!"

"How interesting..."

Ace's face was also full of amazement, "The outside world is so incredibly interesting! Luffy, we must set sail, we must see this beautiful world we've never seen before!"

"Um!"

Luffy nodded repeatedly.

"You two brats, do you think I don't exist? How dare you spout such nonsense!"

Garp the Hero, who was saying goodbye to the villagers he knew, was enraged again after hearing his two grandsons' conversation, and punched the two boys on the head twice.

"It hurts!"

The two boys, already bruised and swollen, now have another large bump on their heads.

"Listen up, Ace, Luffy!"

Garp looked down at his two grandsons and said seriously, "After I leave, don't stop training. Then, reflect on your actions and get rid of that inexplicable obsession with becoming a pirate!"

"You are to become excellent marines like Naito!"

"No way!"

While covering his head, Luffy made a face at Garp.

Then.

"The Fist of Love!"

"Ouch, that hurts!"

Even Binz couldn't help but sigh, "What a tenacious young man! Such willpower... no wonder he's Vice Admiral Garp's grandson, right? Although he's misdirected that willpower."

"Vice Admiral Garp has it tough too."

Ain sighed, "I don't think either of these kids will easily change their minds. Vice Admiral Garp can't watch over them forever. I'm afraid that sooner or later they'll really go to sea and become pirates. At that time, Vice Admiral Garp in a very difficult position."

In fact, she even wanted to say that although Vice Admiral Garp kept saying that he wanted the two boys to become Marines, he was even willing to use violence.

But if Vice Admiral Garp really wanted to force them, what right did they have to object?

In essence, Vice Admiral Garp is actually condoning their actions, isn't he?

But that's too politically incorrect.

Vice Admiral Garp is the face of the Navy; his every move is a symbol of justice.

Naito simply watched calmly.

Garp, you're confused too, aren't you?

What a pathetic man.

They're not even as good as Roger; at least Roger entrusted everything to those who came after him.

And you? What are you waiting for? It can't be Koby, can it?

"Well then, I'll leave Ace and Luffy in your care."

Garp bowed deeply to the villagers.

"Don't worry, Mr. Garp,"

The tavern owner, Makino, smiled gently. "Ace and Luffy are both very sensible. Even without us, they can take care of themselves. And, there's also—"

She didn't speak, because that name wasn't suitable for Naito and the other navy men to hear.

That's all you can say.

The white-haired village chief said irritably, "You and your son are both irresponsible. You gave birth to the child and then dumped him back here for us to take care of."

"Hahahaha!"

Garp laughed heartily.

Then, he finally looked at his two grandsons again, "Anyway, Luffy, Ace, I'll come back to see you again next time I'm on vacation."

"Get out of here, you old geezer!"

Ace looked disgusted.

"Um?"

Garp's eyes widened instantly. "Is this the attitude one should have when saying goodbye to Grandpa?"

Ace and Luffy both flinched, immediately straightening up and stammering, "Grandpa, take care!"

"Um!"

Garp nodded in satisfaction, picked up his luggage, and stepped onto the snail's back, its head bowed.

Ace watched Garp's retreating figure in silence.

Then, naturally, my gaze shifted to Naito, who was standing there quietly.

That guy's strength was something Ace simply couldn't comprehend.

Is that the power possessed by the true strongest beings on the high seas?

"Ace! That guy is amazing, right!"

Luffy looked up at Naito and said, "Hehehe, one day I'll surpass him! Because I'm going to become the Pirate King!"

Ace curled the corners of his lips into a smile.

Yeah, if even this guy can't get past him, what's the point of talking about being the Pirate King?

"Luffy, I'm the one who will become the Pirate King!"

In any case, the snail fleet set sail again, this time heading directly towards Red Port beneath Mary Geoise.

It's a pity I can't go to Loguetown to see my old classmates and also visit Roger's Execution Platform.

After Garp and Bogard boarded the snail fleet, they received a very formal reception from Judge.

Judge, despite being arrogant, haughty, cold-blooded, and cruel, has one advantage: he is self-aware enough to know that Garp is someone he absolutely cannot afford to offend.

"Hahaha! This is so much fun! This is the first time I've ever been on a boat like this!"

Garp the Hero was also very interested in Vinsmoke's snail fleet.

"I'm glad you're satisfied, Vice Admiral Garp."

Judge grinned.

If we can establish a good relationship with Rear Admiral Naito, and also with Vice Admiral Garp, then this Reverie will have been well worth the price of admission!

"Hahaha, Vinsmoke, you're too kind!"

Garp glanced at Judge, then smiled slyly, "Do you have any senbei?"

"Enough is enough!"

Judge did not hesitate at all.

Naito watched this scene, a smirk playing on his lips.

Openly soliciting bribes, is that it, Garp the Hero? You don't want the Naval Criminal Investigative Service to find out about this, do you?

Not only Judge, but the other three kings who were going to attend the Reverie also had great respect for Garp.

That's why people say that Garp the Hero is the true face of the Navy; even the Three Admirals have to take a backseat.

The snail fleet rumbled as it headed towards the Red Line.

Next, we'll head straight to the Red Line, then climb the Red Line, cross the Calm Belt, and reach Red Port.

Sometime later, at the training ground that Naito and others often used.

Naito is training in Observation Haki, and Bogard, the Sword King, is assisting him.

Bogard relentlessly swung his sword at Naito dodged with his eyes closed, relying on his Observation Haki.

It must be said that this legendary swordsman's strength is quite astonishing, and his level of disaster is by no means an exaggeration.

But I still can't figure out how Garp managed to fight the Roger Pirates. Even if Garp could take on Roger, Rayleigh and Jabba were the rest of the Marines who would stand up to him.

The same question arose regarding the three-day, three-night battle between the Roger Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates. Fun fact: Rayleigh blocked Marco's attack with just one finger.

It can only be said that the Roger Pirates of pirates, with respect being their primary principle.

However, at this moment, Bogard sighed inwardly.

Naito's strength has completely surpassed mine.

When Mr. Garp guided him in training his Conqueror's Haki more than half a year ago, his strength was only about the same as his own.

How long has it been?

Is this the future of the navy? It's truly undeniable.

Nearby, Garp, who was bored, was instructing Ainbinz and Sanji on their training.

All three of them were extremely flattered; this was a naval hero!

So, Ain and Binz practiced Haki, Sanji practiced physical fitness, Garp would occasionally offer some guidance. All three of them had bright futures ahead of them.

At this moment, Sanji was wearing weighted lead weights and desperately doing push-ups.

He was exhausted; the muscles in his arms were twitching constantly, and sweat was rolling down his chin.

But Sanji still didn't stop.

He must become stronger, much stronger! He must never let the old man and the others be threatened again!

However, since he hadn't mastered the Life Return, Sanji's willpower couldn't overcome his exhausted body.

His arms were already trembling, his muscles screaming that they could no longer support his body.