Newland Island, temporary Command room.
"Why didn't you stop him?!!"
The small Den Den Mushi erupted with a loud voice. Garp clenched his teeth, full of anger and his voice carried a hint of tears, "This is what I should have done!!!"
Ace, who was rescued, should have been saved and captured by him. Even if he wasn't there, there were three Admirals, Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji, who could be mobilized. No matter what, it wouldn't have been Rowen's turn!
Sengoku and the others also had dark expressions on their faces and remained silent.
Rowen was the only rising star in the Marine in recent years worth looking forward to!
If he was lost in the battle against the Yonkō (Four Emperors), it would be a huge loss for the Marine, no less significant than Dragon's rebellion!
"Enough! Do you think I was willing to do this?!" Zephyr was equally furious as he slapped the table and shattered it. Such fury made Shuzo and Ain tremble with fear.
At the same time, there was added concern for the Junior Brother who went alone to oppose the Yonkō (Four Emperors).
"Do you not know how fast Rowen is? Who among us is confident enough to stop him? His Observation Haki (Kenbunshoku Haki) Cover Range extends for tens of kilometers, and as long as he has a chance to use that blasted technique Blink, no one in the world today can stop Rowen from leaving except for Kizaru!"
'No, no, no, actually I'm not sure…' Kizaru lowered his head and remained silent as he silently complained in his heart.
After all, Rowen's Blink technique is too overpowered, it's not about speed but similar to space jumping!
However…
"The Yonko (Four Emperors!)"
"That little brat has some nerve!"
Akainu sat next to Kizaru and sneered when he heard this but a rare smile still appeared on his usually stern face.
"That's what makes a soldier! No matter how strong the enemy is, Justice never retreats!"
"Cough, cough, Sakazuki, I think you need to hold back on your words…"
Kizaru calmly reminded him and then looked down without saying anything more when a chilling killing intent filled the room. Feeling the chilling killing intent, Akainu was not stupid enough to confront it head-on and simply crossed his arms and said nothing.
Sengoku then looked away from them and looked towards Garp, who was downcast after hanging up the Den Den Mushi, and comforted him, "Don't worry, that little trickster Rowen is too slippery. How could he die at the hands of Shanks?"
If Rowen were to die trying to stop Shanks from taking Ace away then Garp would feel guilty for the rest of his life!
Sengoku was aware of this and took out a sea chart, saying, "Let's discuss our defense strategy. It's not a good time to engage in a battle with the Yonkō (Four Emperors) right now, but if they don't release their captive, we won't let them off easily."
"Damn Shanks!!!"
"I'll go guard Sabaody Archipelago!"
As soon as Sengoku finished speaking, Garp immediately spoke up and decided whether to stay or leave.
If Shanks wants to return to the New World, he must pass through Sabaody Archipelago. They can avoid Fish-Man Island by using an Eternal Pose and directly enter the New World, but they can't avoid coating their ships on Sabaody Archipelago no matter what.
Garp said nothing, his face expressionless as he put on his Justice cloak and pushed open the door, striding out.
"Oye (Hey)!"
Sengoku opened his mouth a few times but in the end, let out a sigh and asked the others to continue discussing their defense strategy.
…
On the other side, after hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Zephyr sat back in his chair, his brow furrowed.
"Sensei, have some tea!"
"Thank you for your trouble, Ain…"
Shaking her head, Ain walked over with a teacup in hand while Zephyr reluctantly put on a smile, took the cup, and immediately resumed his gloominess.
At the door, Shuzo and Ain exchanged a helpless look and sighed.
Walking out of the house, Ain's beautiful eyebrows were tightly furrowed as she asked, "Junior Brother Rowen doesn't even have a Vivre Card, couldn't you have reminded him to make one?"
If they had a Vivre Card, they would not only know Rowen's life and death situation but they would also be able to find directions to search for him.
But Rowen has never made a Vivre Card and almost forgot about this specialty despite having a Den Den Mushi for communication.
If a Marine officer's Vivre Card is made without their consent, it is considered an unforgivable crime, and even senior officers can be investigated and dismissed because of this.
As Rowen's senior and also an instructor who has been teaching him for almost half a year, Shuzo had failed to remind him, causing Zephyr to age several years worrying about Rowen's safety.
This made Ain very dissatisfied.
Regarding this issue, Shuzo bitterly smiled and said, "How would I know if he didn't make it? On the night they left the camp, I thought Sensei would mention it, but Garp got them drunk and caused a ruckus, almost burning down Rowen's new home. This matter was also glossed over."
"What do we do now?" Ain asked anxiously.
"We will wait!" Shuzo uttered a helpless word and walked out while saying: "I don't believe that cunning little asshole will die so easily!"
That small asshole who caused him a great deal of trouble during their recruit period has now become so powerful, why should he be defeated by a Yonkō (Four Emperors)?
Shuzo didn't believe that Rowen would die like this without any explanation!
'Can they only wait…?' Ain sighed and looked back at the room where Zephyr was.
Is this the only way?
At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded in her ear.
"Why such a sad expression, Senior Sister? Has someone been bullying you?"
Ain's face changed rapidly from sadness to joy, from joy to anger, and finally to towering rage. She turned around and threw a hook punch.
Swish!
The punch was sharp and fierce, and the air cannon shell created a spider-shaped pit on the corridor floor. Facing Ain's fierce and aggressive attitude, Rowen's face twitched and he stepped back to avoid her attack, holding his hands forward as she kicked at him.
"Stop!!"
Shua!
Ain's little shoes stopped at Rowen's face, and the scent of fragrance wafted to his nose, leaving Rowen speechless.
Ain's real age is unknown, and she is not particularly gentlemanly in her behavior, but her appearance is very young, and her well-proportioned figure makes her look delicate and lovely, like a young girl who has not yet fully matured.
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