Although he's just a veteran now.
His position in the Navy ranks only as a Vice-Admiral.
Just by these measures, he appears to pale in comparison to the Three Admirals and the Fleet Admiral.
But the fact that he can stand shoulder to shoulder with them demands respect.
Throughout history, he had faced countless notorious pirates who've wreaked havoc upon the world.
Many Marines were left powerless in their wake, yet it was Garp who subdued them all.
He's been renowned for his exploits, even imprisoning infamous pirates like Golden Lion and Roger Impel Down after catching them.
The very reason these legendary pirates faltered was due to Garp's intervention.
Though age may have weathered him, Garp's strength remains undiminished.
In fact, he holds an undeniable advantage over Whitebeard himself.
His body remains robust, devoid of any injuries, placing him at the pinnacle of his abilities.
Amidst the chaos caused by Whitebeard and others, many believed victory was imminent for the pirates.
Yet, when Garp intervened, they were reminded of the Navy's formidable might.
Let's not forget, Marineford is Navy territory, where a hundred thousand sailors stand ready to quash any pirate uprising.
Even the Four Emperors would find themselves outmatched here.
Add to that, the full force of the Navy's elite has been deployed.
The Three Admirals, and even the Fleet Admiral Sengoku himself, have taken the field.
But it's Garp, the hero of the Navy, who exudes the most imposing presence.
In previous skirmishes, the Three Admirals took point in restraining Whitebeard.
Now, with Garp joining the fray, victory seems to tip decisively in the Navy's favor.
At this critical juncture, myriad spectators find themselves once again besieged by apprehension!
The looming prospect of the next battle intensifies uncertainties even further!
How, indeed, are the Whitebeard Pirates to confront an adversary as formidable as Garp?
[Garp's fist sent Marco hurtling backward before he leapt back to the execution platform.]
[He settled into the seats previously occupied by the three admirals without a hint of hesitation!]
[His demeanor, akin to that of an admiral, seemed utterly natural.]
[Yet, remarkably, not a soul among them dared to censure his audacity!]
[This sentiment was shared even by the trio of admirals.]
[Instead, as Garp assumed the mantle of admiral, a chorus of cheers erupted from the assembled marines!]
[For in their hearts, Garp had long been enshrined as a living legend!]
[The preceding skirmishes had been fraught with tension, and Whitebeard's staggering might had instilled a measure of trepidation among the navy ranks.]
[However, with Garp's decisive intervention, that apprehension swiftly dissipated!]
[The navy's morale soared to unprecedented heights!]
[They rallied behind Garp's name, launching a ferocious onslaught with renewed fervor.]
[The trio of former admirals, emboldened by Garp's presence, wasted no time in joining forces against Whitebeard.]
[Though Whitebeard remains a formidable force, age and infirmity have taken their toll, compounded by the injuries he sustained in battle.]
[Moreover, he had dispatched his entire crew to aid Luffy in rescuing Ace.]
[Now, confronted by the combined might of the navy and three admirals, he finds himself with no recourse but to face the onslaught head-on.]
[In the blink of an eye, he finds himself grievously wounded.]
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