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–4 years later–
Four years had passed since the clash between Garp and Shiki on the sea.
The world itself had become far more chaotic than before.
The Roger Pirates continued traveling across the seas while secretly gathering the Poneglyphs one after another.
Meanwhile, the Marines and the World Government were being kept busy suppressing the remnants of the Rocks Pirates, whose former members had each become monstrous powers ruling different parts of the sea.
Inside a hidden chamber deep within Mary Geoise—
The Five Elders sat around a large table in silence.
The atmosphere inside the room was heavy.
Each of them carried an expression filled with seriousness.
Suddenly, Saint Ethanbaron V.
Nusjuro slowly opened his eyes and spoke calmly,
“The Roger Pirates are becoming a major headache.”
His voice echoed through the silent chamber.
“While the Marines and the World Government were occupied dealing with Rocks’ remnants…”
“…Roger and his crew continued gathering the Poneglyphs.”
The room became quieter hearing that.
Nusjuro continued,
“And unlike before, they are no longer a force we can underestimate.”
“They have already grown far stronger than they were during the God Valley Incident.”
Suddenly, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn nodded slightly.
“Yes.”
“Whether it is Roger himself or the members of his crew…”
“…all of them are dangers to the World Government.”
His expression darkened.
“Especially Gol D.
Roger.”
“The man has become increasingly difficult to predict.”
Then Saint Marcus Mars spoke next,
“And his crew is just as troublesome.”
“You all know this already.”
“Even without Roger himself, monsters like Silvers Rayleigh and Scopper Gaban are enough to threaten entire Marine fleets.”
He narrowed his eyes slightly.
“If this had been years ago…”
“…perhaps we could have erased them entirely after God Valley.”
“But now…”
“They have already become one of the strongest forces in the world.”
“No one can take them lightly anymore.”
The other Elders slowly nodded in agreement.
The room fell silent once again.
A dangerous silence.
Because everyone present understood one thing clearly—
The closer the Roger Pirates came to uncovering the secrets of the world…
…the more dangerous they became to the World Government itself.
Suddenly, the one who had remained silent until now, Saint Topman Warcury slowly opened his eyes and spoke in a deep voice,
“Leaving all of that aside for now…”
“What do you all think about that kid from the Monkey D family?”
The atmosphere in the room shifted slightly.
Saint Ethanbaron V.
Nusjuro looked toward Warcury and asked,
“You mean that monstrous child?”
Warcury nodded slowly.
“Yes.”
“That boy…”
“Monkey D.
Ramon.”
His fingers tapped lightly against the table.
“What do you think about him?”
“He is becoming a potential danger to the World Government as well.”
The moment those words were spoken, the room became silent again.
Suddenly, Saint Jaygarcia Saturn spoke up,
“Did any of you manage to find information regarding his mother?”
That immediately drew the attention of the other Elders.
Nusjuro narrowed his eyes.
“…Why are you suddenly asking that?”
Without hesitation, Saturn took out a thick file from beside him and tossed it onto the table.
The documents scattered slightly.
“I have been suspicious ever since the boy first appeared.”
Mars frowned slightly.
“Suspicious of what?”
Saturn’s eyes darkened.
“I suspect…”
“…that his mother was the female Lunarian who escaped during the God Valley Incident.”
The moment those words fell—
Shock appeared on the faces of the other Elders.
Nusjuro’s eyes widened slightly.
“You mean…”
“That Lunarian woman?”
“The one who escaped from God Valley?”
Saturn nodded slowly.
“Yes.”
Then Saint Marcus Mars frowned deeply.
“But that should be impossible.”
“I clearly remember the reports.”
“She had already been experimented on repeatedly.”
“And wasn’t she poisoned as well?”
“Her body was already collapsing.”
“She should not have survived for much longer.”
Saturn folded his hands calmly.
“I know.”
“That is exactly why I never brought this topic up before.”
“Because there was no concrete proof.”
He paused briefly before continuing,
“But after hearing recent reports regarding the child…”
“…I can no longer ignore the possibility.”
Warcury narrowed his eyes.
“You are saying…”
“…that the boy is half Lunarian?”
Saturn nodded once again.
“Yes.”
“That would explain his abnormal durability.”
“His monstrous growth rate.”
“And his unnatural physical capabilities even at such a young age.”
The room became heavier hearing those words.
Even among monsters, Lunarians were considered special.
A race feared by the World Government itself.
Then Nusjuro spoke in a colder tone,
“If that is true…”
“…then the boy is far more dangerous than we initially thought.”
“A member of the Monkey D family…”
“…with Lunarian blood.”
“Combined with that level of talent…”
“…his potential may surpass even the current monsters ruling the seas.”
Mars slowly exhaled.
“If the child truly inherits both bloodlines…”
“…then allowing him to grow freely may become a serious mistake.”
Warcury’s expression darkened.
“Then perhaps we should eliminate him before he matures.”
The room fell silent after those words.
However, Saturn immediately shook his head.
“And how exactly do you propose we do that?”
His voice became colder.
“Even if we somehow succeed in targeting the boy…”
“…do you think Garp will remain silent?”
The other Elders remained quiet.
Because they all knew the answer.
No.
Garp would never allow it peacefully.
And if the Hero of the Marines went against the Government openly—
The consequences would be catastrophic.
Mars slowly spoke,
“I agree.”
“We should not act recklessly without confirmation.”
“If we move carelessly…”
“…it may come back to bite us later.”
“We cannot afford to let Garp become hostile toward the Government.”
The others slowly nodded in agreement.
After a few moments of silence, Saturn finally spoke again,
“Very well.”
“I will have Cipher Pol investigate the matter secretly.”
“No unnecessary actions for now.”
The other Elders nodded.
“Do it.”
Deep within the shadows of Mary Geoise, the discussion regarding Ramon quietly came to an end.
But none of them realized—
The child they were discussing…
…would one day become something far beyond even their expectations.
Far away from Mary Geoise, deep within the dangerous waters of the New World—
A gigantic Marine battleship continued sailing through the violent sea.
Dark clouds drifted across the sky while enormous waves continuously crashed against the sides of the ship.
The atmosphere around the ocean felt heavy and dangerous.
Occasionally, thunder echoed in the distance, reminding everyone aboard why the New World was called the graveyard of pirates.
Yet despite the terrifying environment—
The Marines aboard the ship appeared calm.
Because standing on that battleship was none other than the Hero of the Marines himself—
Garp.
And beside him—
The rapidly growing monster of the Monkey D.
Monkey D.
Ramon.
At the center of the deck, several Marines were watching Ramon train with expressions filled with awe and nervousness.
In front of him was a gigantic Seastone training block attached firmly to the ship using massive steel chains.
The block itself was extremely durable.
Even experienced Marine officers found it difficult to damage.
Yet—
BOOOOM!!
Ramon’s fist smashed against it violently.
The entire deck trembled.
Cracks spread across the metal beneath his feet.
Without stopping—
He punched again.
BOOM!!
And again.
BOOM!!
Sweat poured down his body while black Armament Haki slowly covered parts of his fists during the repeated impacts.
The Marines nearby swallowed nervously every time the collisions echoed across the ship.
One of the younger Marines muttered quietly,
“Vice Admiral Garp’s grandson is seriously terrifying…”
Another nodded immediately.
“He’s only around nine years old…”
“But his physical strength already surpasses most veteran officers.”
A third Marine looked at Ramon punching the Seastone block repeatedly and muttered,
“And he’s still growing stronger every single day…”
Nearby, Garp sat casually on a chair while eating rice crackers loudly as if the terrifying training before him was completely normal.
Crunch.
Crunch.
Then suddenly, he shouted toward Ramon,
“RAMON!!”
“Keep punching!”
“You’ve only recently awakened Armament Haki properly!”
“Don’t let your control become unstable!”
“Train it until it becomes part of your body itself!”
Hearing this, Ramon continued punching for several more moments before finally stopping briefly to catch his breath.
Steam-like heat rose slightly from his body due to the intense training.
Then he turned toward Garp.
“But Grandpa…”
Garp raised an eyebrow while continuing to eat rice crackers.
“What?”
Ramon frowned slightly.
“I should’ve awakened Armament Haki long ago.”
“If I had unlocked it earlier…”
“…I might’ve already reached Admiral level by now.”
His fists clenched tightly.
“But instead…”
“I’m still stuck around Admiral candidate level.”
He looked genuinely frustrated.
“Why?”
For a moment, the surrounding Marines became silent hearing the question.
After all—
The fact that someone so young was already discussing Admiral-level strength so casually felt absurd.
Then suddenly—
“BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!”
Garp burst into loud laughter.
The Marines nearby almost jumped from the sudden noise.
Garp pointed at Ramon while laughing uncontrollably.
“You idiot kid!”
“It’s not because you lack talent!”
“If anything…”
“You probably possess the greatest potential I’ve ever seen in my entire life!”
Ramon blinked slightly hearing that.
Even the surrounding Marines looked shocked hearing such praise coming from Garp himself.
Garp slowly stood up while stretching his shoulders.
“The reason you haven’t completely reached that level yet…”
“…is because your age is limiting you.”
Ramon tilted his head.
“My height?”
“I’m already around five foot eight, Grandpa.”
For several seconds—
Silence.
Then the Marines nearby started trying desperately not to laugh.
Even Bogard adjusted his glasses slightly.
Meanwhile, Garp stared at Ramon blankly.
Then—
“PFFFFT—”
“BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!”
Garp almost fell over laughing.
“You idiot!”
“Not your HEIGHT!”
“I meant your AGE!”
Ramon’s face immediately darkened from embarrassment.
“…Oh.”
The Marines nearby finally lost control and started laughing quietly among themselves.
Ramon clicked his tongue awkwardly before crossing his arms.
Garp wiped tears from his eyes while still laughing.
“You may already have monstrous physical strength…”
“Insane Haki potential…”
“And durability beyond common sense…”
“But your body is still developing.”
“Experience matters too.”
Then Garp’s expression slowly became more serious.
“Real top tiers aren’t created overnight.”
“To stand at the peak of the world…”
“…you need battles.”
“Real battles.”
“Battles against monsters.”
Ramon quietly listened.
Garp continued,
“You still lack enough experience fighting people truly at the top.”
“That’s why I’m bringing you with me to hunt the Roger Pirates.”
The moment Roger’s crew was mentioned—
The atmosphere around the deck changed slightly.
Even the Marines nearby became more serious.
Because everyone knew what the Roger Pirates represented.
A crew powerful enough to fight equally against the strongest forces in the world.
Garp crossed his arms and continued,
“This won’t be ordinary training anymore.”
“The New World is dangerous.”
“And Roger’s crew…”
“…is filled with monsters.”
“Especially Gol D.
Roger himself.”
Even Garp acknowledged Roger’s terrifying strength openly.
Ramon’s eyes shined slightly hearing that.
Instead of fear—
Excitement filled him.
Garp noticed immediately and sighed helplessly.
Then he looked directly at Ramon and spoke in a calmer voice,
“So stay alert.”
“And don’t die, kid.”
For a few moments, the atmosphere became quiet.
Then suddenly—
“BWAHAHAHAHA!!”
Garp started laughing loudly again.
The serious mood disappeared instantly.
Hearing him laugh, Ramon also started laughing.
“KUHAHAHAHA!!”
“Don’t underestimate me, old man!”
The second those words left his mouth—
BAMMMMM!!
A terrifying Fist of Love landed directly on Ramon’s head.
The entire deck shook slightly from the impact.
“OWWWWWWW!!!”
Ramon instantly grabbed his swollen head while rolling across the deck dramatically.
“OW!
OW!
OW!!”
“MY HEAD!!”
“DON’T CALL ME OLD, YOU BRAT!!” Garp roared angrily.
“Sorry!
Sorry!!” Ramon replied quickly while still laughing painfully.
Then Garp grabbed him by the head roughly.
“You still need another hundred years before talking back to me!”
“Kuhahaha!
Impossible, Grandpa!”
“BAM!!”
“OWWW!!”
Meanwhile, the surrounding Marines watched the familiar grandfather-grandson interaction with helpless expressions.
One Marine sighed deeply.
“They started again…”
Another nodded tiredly.
“At this point, this feels normal.”
Nearby, Bogard silently adjusted his glasses and turned his face away completely, pretending not to notice the chaos happening on deck.
Several more days passed within the dangerous waters of the New World.
The Marine battleship led by Garp continued sailing fearlessly across the chaotic sea, chasing pirate crews one after another.
Today—
The weather was unusually calm.
The bright sun illuminated the endless ocean while cool wind drifted across the massive battleship.
For once, the sea itself looked peaceful.
But everyone aboard the ship knew better.
In the New World—
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At the center of the deck—
BOOOOM!!
Another thunderous impact echoed across the ship.
Ramon’s fist smashed violently against the gigantic Seastone training block once again.
The force of the punch caused the deck beneath him to tremble slightly.
Sweat poured down his body continuously.
His fists had become red from repeatedly striking the incredibly durable Seastone without using Armament Haki.
At first glance—
The Seastone block looked completely unharmed.
No visible cracks.
No major damage.
But if someone carefully compared it to how it originally looked several weeks ago—
They would immediately notice the difference.
Tiny dents had started appearing all over its surface.
The once perfectly smooth block had slowly begun deforming little by little from Ramon’s monstrous raw physical strength alone.
Nearby Marines stared at the scene with disbelief.
One Marine muttered quietly,
“He’s seriously damaging Seastone with pure physical strength…”
Another swallowed nervously.
“And he’s not even using Armament Haki…”
A third Marine sighed deeply.
“At this point, I’m convinced Vice Admiral Garp didn’t raise a human child…”
“He raised a monster.”
Meanwhile—
Ramon continued punching relentlessly.
BOOM!!
BOOM!!
BOOM!!
Every strike released shockwaves strong enough to shake nearby equipment.
Steam-like heat rose slightly from his body due to the intense training.
Not far away—
Garp sat casually while eating rice crackers as usual.
Crunch.
Crunch.
Crunch.
Beside him, Bogard silently observed the surroundings while holding his sword calmly.
Suddenly—
A Marine rushed toward Garp in panic.
“VICE ADMIRAL GARP!!”
The Marine stopped before him and saluted hurriedly.
“We received an emergency signal!”
Garp glanced sideways while continuing to eat.
“What happened?”
The Marine quickly replied,
“We received reports that the Roger Pirates were spotted nearby!”
The atmosphere aboard the ship instantly changed.
Even the surrounding Marines became tense hearing that name.
The Marine continued nervously,
“A Marine battleship encountered them earlier!”
“The entire Marine force stationed there was defeated!”
Several Marines clenched their fists hearing that.
But before panic could spread further—
The Marine added quickly,
“However…”
“The Roger Pirates didn’t kill anyone.”
“They defeated the Marines and let them leave.”
Hearing this—
Garp suddenly burst into loud laughter.
“BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!”
“That’s Roger for you!”
There was no anger in his voice.
Only excitement.
Because among all pirates—
Gol D.
Roger was one of the very few people capable of making Garp genuinely excited for battle.
Then Garp suddenly stood up.
CRACK.
The deck beneath his feet cracked slightly from the pressure alone.
He turned toward Ramon and roared loudly,
“RAMON!!”
Ramon immediately stopped punching the Seastone block.
Dust slowly fell from the damaged training block as he looked back.
“What happened, Grandpa?”
Garp grinned widely.
“Stop training for now!”
“Take a rest!”
“And go eat something first!”
“We’re going to hunt Roger!”
“He’s nearby!”
The moment Roger’s name was mentioned—
Ramon’s eyes instantly lit up.
Excitement exploded across his face.
“Really?!”
Garp laughed proudly.
“Yeah!”
“Looks like today might finally become interesting!”
Ramon cracked his knuckles excitedly.
“KUHAHAHAHA!!”
“Finally!”
“I’ve been waiting for this!”
Without wasting another second—
He instantly started running toward the cafeteria at terrifying speed.
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!
The deck cracked beneath every step he took.
Several Marines nearly lost balance from the vibrations.
One Marine shouted desperately,
“Slow down!!”
But Ramon completely ignored him.
Meanwhile—
Another Marine suddenly rushed toward Garp with an even more nervous expression.
“Vice Admiral Garp!”
“It’s not good!”
Garp raised an eyebrow.
“What now?”
The Marine swallowed heavily before replying,
“According to our newest information…”
“…Whitebeard has also arrived on that island.”
Silence.
For a brief moment—
The entire deck became quiet.
Even some veteran Marines visibly paled hearing that name.
Whitebeard.
One of the most terrifying monsters sailing the seas.
A pirate capable of rivaling legends.
The Marine continued nervously,
“Apparently, Whitebeard’s crew reached the island shortly after Roger.”
“We don’t know whether they’re fighting each other or not.”
Several Marines began sweating heavily.
Fighting Roger alone was already dangerous enough.
But now Whitebeard was there too.
Two legendary monsters in one place.
To normal Marines—
That sounded less like a mission and more like suicide.
But then—
“BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!”
Garp laughed even louder than before.
The Marines stared at him in disbelief.
Garp cracked his fists excitedly.
“Then that’s even better!”
“I can beat both of them together!”
The surrounding Marines immediately sweatdropped heavily.
One Marine muttered weakly,
“Vice Admiral Garp is way too fearless…”
Another sighed.
“At this point, I’m more scared of his confidence than the pirates themselves…”
Nearby, Bogard silently adjusted his glasses.
But unlike the frightened Marines—
His hand slowly moved toward the handle of his sword.
His sharp eyes became serious.
Because even he understood—
A battle involving Roger, Whitebeard, and Garp together…
…could easily become one of the most dangerous clashes in the entire world.
The moment the Marines finished reporting the latest information—
Garp immediately stood up with excitement burning in his eyes.
“BWAHAHAHAHA!!”
Then he suddenly looked toward the surrounding Marines and roared loudly,
“WHY ARE ALL OF YOU STANDING THERE?!”
“We don’t have time to waste!”
“I don’t want to miss the fun!”
The Marines instantly straightened themselves nervously.
Garp pointed toward the sea ahead.
“Tell Ramon to hurry up!”
“If that brat comes late, he’ll miss the fight!”
The surrounding Marines immediately nodded.
“Yes, sir!”
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Chapter End.