"Beckman, turn the ship around!"
"We're going to the World Government!"
The moment Benn Beckman heard Shanks' words, he immediately understood what his captain was planning.
Although he did not know Ezra's true identity, he at least knew one thing.
His captain had some kind of agreement with the Five Elders.
Perhaps...
There was still a chance to save Luffy's life.
"I understand, Captain!"
After saying that, Benn Beckman hurried toward the helm.
Their destination was Mary Geoise.
Meanwhile, in the Land of Wano.
Kaido of the Beasts was drinking alone without a care in the world.
At that moment, one of the Three Calamities, King, hurried into the hall.
In his hand was today's newspaper.
"Governor-General!"
"Something has happened!"
Hearing this, Kaido continued drinking from his sake gourd.
"What happened?"
"Speak."
"Governor-General, Straw Hat has been captured!"
"He will be publicly executed soon!"
Kaido's body paused.
His brows furrowed slightly.
"Straw Hat was captured?"
"Is that really such a big deal?"
"Straw Hat has no connection with us."
"Why are you so anxious?"
King lowered his head slightly.
"My apologies, Governor-General."
"But this situation really exceeded my expectations."
Kaido sneered.
"Fufufu..."
"As a pirate, he should understand the risks."
"Even if he is one of the Worst Generation, the current Marines are not people to underestimate."
King hesitated for a moment before asking:
"Then, Governor-General..."
"Should we interfere?"
Kaido shook the sake gourd in his hand.
He fell into thought.
Straw Hat had nothing to do with him.
Besides...
If his crew fought against the Marines right now, they would still be at a disadvantage.
And the artificial Zoan Devil Fruit business with Donquixote Doflamingo had recently stalled.
That alone was enough to irritate Kaido.
He had no time to care about Luffy.
Thinking of this, Kaido slowly shook his head.
"No."
"Just watch how things develop."
"Understood, Governor-General."
After saying that, King left.
Kaido's eyes slowly turned toward the scenery outside the window.
"The Marines..."
"Who are you trying to lure out this time?"
He muttered quietly.
This method was almost identical to the Marineford War.
Once again...
The Marines were using someone as bait to draw out another force.
Kaido could already guess the reason.
But for now...
It had nothing to do with him.
Could the Marines really come all the way here?
What a joke.
Kaido never imagined that his casual thought would soon become reality.
Several days passed quickly.
Inside Marine Headquarters.
While Ezra, Sengoku, and Vice Admiral Tsuru were discussing how to deal with possible enemies...
Garp, who had wandered around for several days, finally returned home.
His expression was filled with conflict.
After hesitating for a long time...
He finally took out a special Den Den Mushi.
Buru Buru...
After several rings...
The call connected.
"Father?"
"I never expected you would actually call me."
Garp's expression froze.
"Dragon..."
"Now is not the time for that."
"You already know about Luffy, right?"
The Den Den Mushi on the other side fell silent.
After a moment...
Dragon's voice finally came through.
"Yes."
"I already know the details."
Garp clenched his fists.
"What are you going to do?"
Hearing his father's urgent question, Dragon was slightly stunned.
"Father..."
"What do you mean?"
Garp's face showed hesitation.
After a long pause, he sighed.
"Perhaps..."
"Perhaps there is still a small part of me hoping..."
"Hoping he won't die."
Dragon sighed quietly.
It seemed his old man's beliefs had finally begun to waver.
"Father."
"You do not need to interfere with this matter."
"I will handle it."
Garp could only nod helplessly.
After that, he ended the call.
On the other side...
Dragon stared at the silent Den Den Mushi.
His heart felt complicated.
He had always believed that Garp was not someone who allowed personal emotions to affect his decisions.
But now...
Dragon finally understood.
Garp was also just an ordinary father and grandfather.
However...
This only strengthened Dragon's resolve.
After saving Luffy...
He would continue his mission.
Overthrow the World Government!
"That is enough for now."
"Everyone should pay attention to the matters we discussed."
"The rest will be handled by Zero Division."
"Of course..."
"I will also personally take action."
Inside the office, Ezra concluded the meeting.
Sengoku and Vice Admiral Tsuru both nodded.
With Ezra personally stepping in...
There was no chance of failure.
However...
They could not help feeling sorry for Garp.
Sengoku remained silent for a long time.
Eventually, he gathered his courage and asked:
"Ezra..."
"Is there really no way to preserve Garp's bloodline?"
Ezra's body paused.
His pair of crimson eyes slowly turned toward Sengoku.
"Uncle Sengoku..."
"Do you remember what I said before?"
"Pirates are pirates."
"No matter who their family members are..."
"If they choose to walk the path of piracy..."
"Then they must understand that this day may come."
Ezra rubbed his slightly aching forehead.
"I have already given Luffy a chance."
"I even allowed him to leave."
"But he believed he escaped because of his own strength."
"So..."
"Do not talk to me about how much pain Uncle Garp is suffering."
"Luffy becoming what he is today..."
"Part of that responsibility belongs to Garp as well."
After hearing Ezra's words...
Sengoku fell silent.
He had no way to refute them.
"I understand, Ezra."
In the end, Sengoku could only nod.
Then he left the office.
Vice Admiral Tsuru also nodded slightly before following him out.
Ezra looked out of the window at the scenery outside.
For a moment...
He allowed his mind to go blank.
"Soon..."
"A world without pirates..."
He quietly muttered.
At that moment...
The Den Den Mushi on his desk suddenly rang.
Ezra raised an eyebrow.
His eyes moved toward the special Den Den Mushi.
"The Five Elders?"
He did not think too much.
He quickly answered.
"Five Elders."
"What is the matter?"
"Young Master."
"Please forgive the interruption."
"Someone has arrived at Mary Geoise."
Ezra's expression changed slightly.
Then he immediately understood.
His eyebrows relaxed.
"Is it that guy..."
"Shanks?"
The Five Elders looked toward Shanks, who was sitting below them.
They nodded slightly.
"Yes, Young Master."
Ezra immediately understood.
So this was Shanks' plan.
He intended to save Luffy through the Five Elders.
"Alright."
"I understand."
"Let him wait at Mary Geoise."
"I will be there soon."
"Understood, Young Master."
After saying that...
Ezra ended the call.
"Well..."
"Looks like I should go take a look."
"Consider it a little break."
Ezra stretched lazily.
Then he stood up and walked toward the harbor.
Meanwhile, the Five Elders carefully put away the Den Den Mushi.
Their eyes turned toward Shanks below.
"Red-Haired..."
"The Young Master will arrive soon."
"Please wait here for a little longer."
Shanks nodded slightly.
"I understand..."
"Five Elders."
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