The advantage of many against few would instantly disappear.
That was simply not worth it.
So the faster, the better.
“Good.”
“We’ll arrive within five minutes.”
With that, the CP0 agent hung up the Den Den Mushi and turned toward the four Seraphim.
Raising the authority chip in his hand, he commanded:
“Move out.”
“Head for the Sabaody Archipelago.”
…
Sabaody Archipelago.
Area 24—Central Battlefield.
At this moment, everyone stood frozen in place.
They stared blankly at the scene before them.
The golden Ame no Murakumo Sword was pressed directly against Garp’s palm.
The collision of Haki created violent shockwaves.
Ripples burst outward in every direction.
The mere aftermath was enough to make people feel as though they could not withstand it.
Terrifying.
But what was truly terrifying was—
Garp had caught the razor-sharp Ame no Murakumo Sword with his bare hand.
Golden Haki was on full display.
Like an indestructible diamond.
Kizaru’s blade could not advance even a single inch.
It was firmly trapped in Garp’s grasp.
Completely immobilized.
Unable to do anything.
The sight instantly left Luffy, Zoro, Nami, and the others rooted to the spot.
“Gulp…”
“Luffy, your grandpa is way too strong.”
“He’s a monster!”
“That sword is ridiculously sharp, and he’s grabbing it with his hand!”
Zoro inhaled sharply and swallowed a mouthful of saliva.
His eyes were filled with disbelief as he stared at the clash.
As a swordsman, he understood better than anyone how deadly the Ame no Murakumo Sword was.
His instincts screamed that no flesh-and-blood body could stop that blade.
And the person wielding it was none other than Marine Admiral Kizaru, Borsalino himself.
That alone multiplied the attack’s power many times over.
Yet even so—
It had been stopped barehanded.
And Garp looked absurdly relaxed while doing it.
There was even a faint look of disdain and amusement on his face.
Beside him, Luffy also stared blankly at Garp.
He knew his grandfather was strong.
But he had never known exactly how strong.
When he was a child, almost nobody dared cause trouble around Garp.
So Luffy had rarely seen him fight.
All he knew was that the mountain beasts in the forest were terrified of his grandfather.
Whenever they saw Garp, they ran for their lives.
But whenever they saw him, they came over and beat him up.
Thinking about it brought tears to his eyes.
“I didn’t know Grandpa was this strong either.”
“He always says he used to chase the Pirate King Roger around and beat him up.”
“I don’t know if that’s true or not.”
Luffy scratched his head blankly and looked at Zoro.
He genuinely had no idea.
Garp had never explained it, and he had never asked. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
Behind them, the rest of the Straw Hat crew wore similar expressions.
None of them had expected that this aging legend—
The former Marine Hero—
Could still stand fearlessly against one of the current Marine Admirals.
In fact, it looked less like a fight and more like complete domination.
Kizaru had been darting around, unleashing one flashy move after another.
Five or six attacks had already been launched.
Every single one had failed.
Meanwhile, Garp looked as though he were casually playing a game.
Nami and the others exchanged stunned looks.
And they weren’t the only ones.
Even the Supernovas hiding in the distance were dumbfounded.
Their eyes were wide open.
Filled with disbelief.
“Terrifying…”
“Why is that old man still so strong?”
“Normally, at his age, physical ability and stamina should decline dramatically.”
“But he doesn’t seem affected by time at all.”
“It’s as though he’s still in his prime.”
The Surgeon of Death, Trafalgar Law, stared at Garp with deep caution.
The Marine Hero was nothing like the kind and approachable figure described in stories.
Right now, he looked more like a demon god returning from hell.
The pressure he radiated was overwhelming.
As a doctor, Law found it even more puzzling.
Why hadn’t Garp weakened with age?
Under normal circumstances, even the man known as the World’s Strongest Man—
Four Emperor Edward Newgate, Whitebeard—
Should have declined significantly.
Compared to his prime, he probably couldn’t even unleash half his former strength.
Yet Garp looked completely unaffected.
It was terrifying.
Even Admiral Kizaru seemed unable to gain any advantage against him.
Nearby, Red Flag X Drake wore a grim expression.
Unlike the others, he knew more about Garp.
As a former Marine Rear Admiral and current undercover operative, he was still effectively part of the Marines.
And because of that—
He feared Garp even more.
“Of course.”
“He’s the legend among legends.”
“Even the Pirate King Roger was chased all over the seas by him.”
His eyes were full of caution.
As a Marine insider, Drake knew about the God Valley Incident.
The infamous Rocks Pirates had once stood at the peak of the world.
Of the current Four Emperors, three had emerged from that crew.
And Garp really had left the Marines.
Moments ago, Drake had personally contacted Sengoku.
The answer he received was simple:
“He quit.”
Drake still couldn’t understand it.
The face of the Marines was gone.
So seeing Garp battle Kizaru now was even more shocking.
The remaining Supernovas each displayed different reactions.
Some were excited.
Some indifferent.
Some eager to test themselves. This chapter was copied from g.com without permission.
After all, this was a legendary figure known throughout the world.
Countless people admired him.
At this moment, every gaze was focused on the battlefield.
Watching the clash between Garp and Kizaru.
Buzz—
A faint humming sound echoed.
“Borsalino.”
“Is this all?”
“If you have no other tricks left…”
“Then it’s my turn.”
His right hand still gripping the Ame no Murakumo Sword, Garp looked calmly at Kizaru.
Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at the blade.
That strike had been aimed straight for his heart.
If it had pierced through—
He probably would have died.
This brat looked lazy on the surface.
But when he attacked, he was ruthless.
Then again, he hadn’t shown any mercy when fighting his former teacher, Zephyr.
Still, Garp had gained a rough understanding of Kizaru’s strength.
The man hid his true abilities well.
The reason Garp appeared to be dominating right now was simple.
His stats had been enhanced.
And he had awakened his Divine Golden Armament Haki.
His strength had undergone a massive increase.
“Scary indeed, Mr.
Garp.”
Kizaru pushed against the sword with all his strength.
Yet it felt as though he were stabbing into a block of solid steel.
The blade could not advance even a fraction of a millimeter.
He could not even pull it back out.
At this moment, Kizaru finally realized just how terrifying the Marine Hero truly was.
Ridiculously strong.
Far stronger than his former teacher Zephyr.
The two men belonged to the same generation.
Yet Garp’s reputation had always eclipsed Zephyr’s.
And now Kizaru understood why.
Strong.
Incredibly strong.
Buzz—
The Ame no Murakumo Sword began to dissolve into particles of light.
Its radiance gradually faded.
Until it disappeared completely.
Kizaru had dismissed the blade.
There was no point continuing.
He had learned nothing about Garp’s limits.
In that case—
It was time to get serious.
“Mr.
Garp.”
“You’d better be careful.”
“Because from this point onward…”
“I’m going all out.”
Whoosh—