Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue

Is this old guy kidding him?

Seeing Garp, who hadn't even finished asking his question yet, say he didn't know, and whose eyes were darting around while picking his nose, clearly not wanting to tell him, Smoker's forehead veins bulged and his right fist clenched. At that moment, he really wanted to beat this guy up!

Of course~

He knew he definitely couldn't win.

only……

What exactly happened in God Valley?

As a member of the Navy, he had also heard about the God Valley Incident.

In that incident, Vice Admiral Garp was awarded the title of Marine Hero by the World Government for saving the Celestial Dragons.

But now it seems things aren't so simple?

At that time, Shache seemed to be about to say something but was interrupted by Vice Admiral Garp. Now that he asked again, he was interrupted by Vice Admiral Garp again.

So what exactly happened that even naval heroes are unwilling to talk about?

Just as Smoker fell into deep thought again.

“Smoker, there are some things that are lucky for a Marine to not know.” Garp, who had been happily picking his nose, suddenly became serious. “Don’t dwell on this anymore. As a Marine, you just need to uphold the justice in your heart.”

Before Smoker, who had a serious expression, could ask anything again, Garp resumed his cheerful expression, lazily stretched, turned to Mok behind him, and shouted, "Mok, kid, what good food do you have on the ship? Hurry up and bring it out, it's so boring!"

"Here you are! Do you want some canned oranges and orange jam, the specialties of Cocoa West Town?" Mok's loud voice followed Kapu's words. "They're irrigated with some spring water, from some small hill, soil, and some kind of machine. You just rub them by hand, and they're especially delicious!"

The voice just fell.

"???"

Before Karp could even understand what Mok was saying...

A crew member on the ship shouted helplessly, "Idiot captain, the boss said that when advertising our orange jam and canned oranges, we should say that they are irrigated with natural mineral water from the primeval forest, and that each orange seedling is carefully selected and fertilized with natural and healthy organic fertilizer."

The orange orchard is nestled on gentle hillsides, surrounded by rolling hills, winding springs, swirling mists, and nourished by rain, resulting in oranges that are sweet, plump, and refreshingly delicious. Each jar of orange jam is handcrafted by eight master jam makers—a masterpiece, a legacy, and a guaranteed success!

"???" XN

Upon hearing the crew's words, Garp was completely bewildered, his eyes widening in surprise. Even Smoker, who had been deep in thought, was pulled back to his senses by the advertisement and looked over with the same curiosity as Tashigi.

Are these oranges really that amazing?

"That's right, that's what they said. I forgot, but anyway, it's really delicious!" Although he was scolded by his underling, Moke didn't care. He scratched his head and said with a silly grin, "Want to try some?"

"Excellent, this sounds delicious!" Garp laughed heartily, saying with great interest, "Quickly, let this old man have a taste!"

The words fell.

Not a moment.

Moke then brought over some marmalade and canned oranges, and Smoker and Tashigi, who were standing nearby, also curiously came over.

"Can I have a taste?"

“No problem, there are plenty more here!” Mok didn’t care at all, and handed one to Tashigi, and even gave one to Smoker who was frowning, saying, “Try them all!”

As Moke finished speaking, the three of them opened the cans and, after curiously tasting one, their eyes lit up.

only……

It tastes pretty good, but it doesn't seem that amazing!

"Not bad, but that advertisement is too exaggerated. I think it must be a scam!" Garp said with a grin as he poured some into his mouth. "That kid Shache really is a liar who even scams the Navy's funding!"

"Humph~"

Smoker, who was also eating nearby, snorted and looked at the can of food in his hand, as if he wanted to say something, but before he could speak...

'Pulling sounds, pulling sounds~'

At this time.

A Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) rang.

It belongs to Garp.

Garp paused for a moment, then pulled out a Den Den Mushi. Without giving it much thought, he answered the call, "Ah~, it's Sengoku! What's up?"

The words fell.

Marshal of the Warring States Period.

Upon hearing the words "Warring States Period," Smoker and Tashigi immediately calmed down, their faces turning serious as they stood quietly to the side, waiting.

The Moke Pirates, who witnessed this scene, fell silent at that moment.

Just listen.

"What's that sound? Are you sneaking food again? Can't you be serious for once?" The Den Den Mushi, now wearing a seagull hat, sounded utterly exasperated, but after speaking, it sighed and said with a serious expression, "How did this mission go?"

"Mission? What mission?"

"You haven't forgotten the task I gave you again, have you? Didn't I tell you to investigate whether Dand Shacher is colluding with pirates on your way?"

Upon hearing Garp's reply, the Seagull Den Den Mushi roared again.

"Can you be serious for once? That kid has sent another military funding application. The approval department is suspicious of Dand Shacher, but Zefa believes his student would never do such a thing. They're arguing about it, and it's driving me crazy."

"Hahaha, I was just kidding~." Garp casually picked at his ear, looking at the irritable Den Den Mushi. "I remember, I remember, it's all taken care of."

"Is it all settled?" After Garp answered, the Den Den Mushi calmed down slightly and frowned. "What's the situation? Did the 16th Marine Branch embezzle military funds or collude with pirate crews?"

The voice just fell.

“Of course not~” Garp said without hesitation, with a serious tone and a righteous look on his face, “What Colonel Shacher said is all true. The Mok Pirates are indeed a vicious and ruthless group of pirates. The current equipment of the Navy’s 16th Branch is indeed no match for them. Even I find it a bit troublesome.”

"Why are you suddenly so serious? This doesn't sound like you at all. Oh well, are you serious?" The Den Den Mushi frowned, a puzzled look on its face. "The Mok Pirates? Even you find them troublesome? Aren't they just a pirate with a bounty of 30 million? And what's wrong with you? Why is your Den Den Mushi sweating so much?"

As he spoke, he seemed to have thought of something, and his tone became serious.

"You bastard, you weren't serious, were you?"

"Hahaha~, how could that be? It's just that it's been a bit hot in the East Blue lately. Anyway, that guy escaped from me." Hearing Sengoku's question through the Den Den Mushi, Garp remained calm despite Smoker and Tashigi's disdainful looks. He chuckled, picked his nose, and said nonchalantly, "You know me, he's a pirate."

"That's true, you can't possibly be cooperating with pirates too!"

"..."

"Fine, since you say so, it seems they really are a group of extraordinary pirates." Sengoku frowned as he said this, then pondered for a moment and said, "It's no wonder that the 16th Marine Division failed to capture them, since they were able to escape from you. It looks like another great pirate is about to emerge in the East Blue."

"That's right, that's right, it's definitely not simple!" Seeing Sengoku's reaction, Garp seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and resumed his carefree smile. "Then the bounty must be increased again!"

"Raise the bounty? Isn't the Mok Pirates still in the East Blue? Isn't 30 million enough?"

"Not enough, not enough." Garp picked his nose and said cheerfully, "Those are pirates who escaped from my grasp."

"Is that so?" Sengoku, upon hearing Garp's words, frowned, pondered for a moment, and then asked, "Then how much do you think it should be increased?"

"How much?" Garp chuckled, his eyes narrowing as he looked at Mok, the captain of the Mok Pirates, who was holding a can of food.

Moke, who was being watched, felt a slight jolt in his heart for some reason, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He seemed to have a bad premonition.

Before he could say anything.

I saw.

Suddenly, Garp grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth. Then, with a wave of his hand and a serious tone, he said, "A great pirate like this must cost at least fifty million!"

The words fell.

Moke: ...

Fifty million?!

What exactly is this old guy trying to do?

Chapter 12 Kendo Instructor

Naval Headquarters, Marinevando.

At this moment, inside the Admiral's office.

After hanging up the phone, Marshal Zhan Guo crossed his arms and placed them in front of his chin, frowning as he pondered deeply.

Then, as if remembering something, he lowered his head and opened a huge drawer below, reaching out towards the spot where the bounties for pirates in the East China Sea were kept. As if searching for something, he rummaged through it and then pulled out a bounty poster.

[Name: Mo Ke]

[Bounty: 30000000 Berries]

That's right, this is the bounty on Mok, the captain of the Mok Pirates who's giving the 16th Branch of the East Blue a headache.

Logically speaking, as the Fleet Admiral, he wouldn't care too much about a pirate like this. Although a bounty of 3000 million Berries is already very high in that weakest sea, he's still just a small pirate with a bounty of 3000 million Berries in the East Blue.

As long as he doesn't enter the Grand Line or cause any trouble, it's a minor matter for the Navy Headquarters.

As for the 16th Naval Division, although they did frequently apply for funding, according to the investigation by the trial personnel, the 16th Division's application materials were all legal and compliant. The only thing that raised suspicion was the frequency of their applications.

however.

Now it seems...

Sengoku lowered his head, frowning as he looked at the bounty poster in his hand. "It seems that the 16th Branch has indeed been wronged."

To escape from Garp, gain his approval, and even have him suggest a bounty of 50 million, is certainly not something a mere Navy branch could accomplish.

These pirates are indeed a bit of a problem for the East Blue, the weakest sea in the world.

It seems almost unbelievable now that the 16th branch was able to hold out against them for so long.

only.

Why do such powerful pirates stay in the East Blue?

Does that guy not have any ambition?

If they had no ambition, why would they keep harassing the 16th Marine Division?

What kind of hatred is this?

Sengoku also had some impression of Dante Shacher, the base leader of the 16th branch.

After all, he was once a brilliant naval captain, but it seems that he has started to degenerate since he was demoted.