Marine Headquarters, Marineford.
Inside a Vice Admiral’s office.
[Transmigration in progress.
Current progress: 1% — 56% — 100%.]
[Transmigration complete.
Awakening system.]
[System awakened successfully.
System name: Darkening System.]
“I…
transmigrated into Garp?”
“And I even awakened a Darkening System?”
After fusing with the memories in his mind, Renji suddenly discovered that he had arrived in the world of One Piece and had become the Marine Hero, Garp!
The news was simply…
unexpected.
And the timing couldn’t have been more critical—it was before Ace’s execution!
This period was filled with turmoil.
Major events were unfolding one after another.
Among them, the most shocking was undoubtedly the Marineford War—when the Whitebeard Pirates would charge into Marineford to rescue Ace and engage the Marines in a world-shaking battle!
And after that, a chain reaction of events would follow.
Not only that, but he had also awakened this system.
Garp was already monstrously powerful to begin with.
Now, with the Darkening System on top of that, wouldn’t he be able to slaughter anyone in his path?
“Since I’ve transmigrated here, my old life is over.”
“From today onward…
I am Garp!”
“There is no more Renji.”
Looking around the office, Garp’s eyes burned with excitement and anticipation for this familiar yet unfamiliar world.
Compared to the calm and uneventful world he had lived in before, this world’s endless conflicts fascinated him far more.
[Ding.]
[Overturn this world.
Every major turning point you create will earn corresponding rewards!]
Overturn this world?
A trace of pleasure flashed through Garp’s heart.
He had already been thinking about that.
Back when he watched the Marineford War, one question had always lingered in his mind—
Was duty really more important than family?
Could someone truly stand by and watch Ace die?
And if the justice one devoted their life to wasn’t true justice at all…
If it was false…
If it was hateful…
Then what should be done?
Since he was the one in control now, he would never allow such a tragedy to happen.
His thoughts perfectly aligned with the System’s objective.
In that case, it was time to accomplish something truly earth-shattering.
Glancing at the clock on the wall, Garp closed his eyes and calculated the timeline.
If his memory was correct, Kizaru should currently be heading toward the Sabaody Archipelago to deal with little Luffy.
Meanwhile, the Marines were preparing for a meeting to discuss the Whitebeard Pirates’ impending assault on Marineford.
This war would shake the entire sea.
Knock!
Knock!
Knock!
“Vice Admiral Garp, Fleet Admiral Sengoku would like to know whether you’ll be attending the meeting.”
Bogard’s voice sounded from outside the door.
Although his tone remained serious and professional, traces of admiration could still be heard.
A cold glint flashed through Garp’s eyes.
If Sengoku was looking for him now, it could only be because of Ace’s execution.
Under normal circumstances, this meeting was merely a formality.
After all, nobody wanted to sit through a discussion about how to execute their own grandson.
According to the original timeline, Garp would never attend.
But now?
Now that he was here…
This meeting was absolutely necessary.
Looking toward the door, he replied calmly,
“Sengoku?”
“Tell him I’ll be there.”
Silence followed.
Outside, Bogard was stunned.
This wasn’t what should have happened.
Normally, Garp would refuse.
The meeting was about deciding the fate of Pirate Ace.
As Ace’s grandfather, attending such a gathering should have been impossible.
Yet now…
He had agreed.
This was not the same Garp from an hour ago.
If word spread, it would undoubtedly create enormous waves throughout Marineford.
Bogard knew Ace’s identity better than most people.
After all, he had followed Garp for over twenty years.
Many secrets within the Marines were not hidden from him.
“Yes, sir.
I’ll inform him immediately.”
He asked no further questions.
The person he followed was Garp—not the Marines.
In his entire life, he would fight for Garp alone.
Inside the office, Garp silently stared at the clock before glancing at the calendar hanging nearby.
The moment he heard about the meeting, he knew his calculations were correct.
And this meeting?
He had to attend.
After all, there were many things he intended to announce.
Now that he had become Garp, Ace and Luffy were his grandsons.
If someone wanted to kill his grandsons…
How could he, as their grandfather, stand by and do nothing?
Just as he prepared to stand, a translucent panel suddenly appeared before his eyes.
Garp lowered his head and examined it carefully.
[Host: Garp]
[Strength: 4314]
[Agility: 4220]
[Spirit: 4116]
[Physique: 6877]
[Combat Power: 12,778 Stars]
[Devil Fruit Ability: None]
[Haki: Armament Haki (Level 10, includes Ryuo) — Observation Haki (Level 10, capable of seeing the future) — Conqueror’s Haki (Level 10, includes Conqueror’s Haki coating)]
[Techniques: Marine Six Powers — Galaxy Impact — Fist Bone: Steel — and others.]
[Passive: Combat power does not decline with age.
Can permanently remain at peak condition.]
Even though he already knew what to expect, Garp was still shocked after seeing the panel.
This was simply a monster made of numbers.
A being who feared nothing.
Whether it was his basic attributes or his Haki, everything had reached the absolute pinnacle.
All three forms of Haki were fully mastered and carried advanced effects.
And there were more than a dozen combat techniques listed.
This combat power was unquestionably at the very peak of the world.
Most importantly, he would never weaken due to age.
That meant he was currently in his absolute prime.
Whitebeard had suffered because age and illness had ravaged his body, reducing his strength to a fraction of its former glory before ultimately leading to his death.
Garp checked the time.
10:44.
It was almost time for the meeting.
Under normal circumstances, he would never have attended.
But since he was here now…
Everything would be different.
Rising to his feet, he walked out of the office.
After navigating the winding corridors of Marine Headquarters, he soon arrived outside the conference room.
“Vice Admiral Garp!”
The Marines guarding the entrance immediately straightened their backs.
Their eyes were filled with respect.
The title of “Marine Hero” was a golden banner.
Countless Marines had joined because of him, and countless veterans and recruits alike viewed him as their idol.
Garp nodded slightly at the soldiers before pushing open the doors and entering the conference room with a solemn expression.
There were many people inside.
Nearly everyone of importance had arrived.
The atmosphere was heavy.
As Garp’s footsteps echoed through the room, they seemed to possess an unusual weight.
Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
Instantly, everyone turned toward him.
Shock filled every face.
Their expressions practically screamed:
Why is Vice Admiral Garp here?
Wasn’t he supposed to avoid the meeting because of Ace?
“Garp!”
Fleet Admiral Sengoku looked toward him, his face serious.
At the same time, he was equally stunned.
This invitation had only been sent out as a courtesy.
He never expected Garp to actually show up.
Listening to a discussion about executing your own grandson…
How could that possibly feel comfortable?
How could it possibly be appropriate?
“Sengoku.”
Garp met his gaze calmly.
“What?”
“Are you not welcoming me?”