Chapter 19: I Was Ignored. I’m So Angry!
Black Arm Zephyr saw a rare talent in Lucas and wanted to personally mentor him.
Iron Fist Garp, on the other hand, refused to back down.
What began as a small disagreement over who would train Lucas soon escalated into a full-blown argument between two of the Marine's strongest veterans.
Neither was willing to concede.
Zephyr crossed his arms and smirked. "Garp, I'm not saying this to belittle you, but… you might be stronger than me in a fight, but when it comes to teaching, you're absolutely terrible!"
Garp's face stiffened. "Who the hell said that?! Coby and Helmeppo turned out just fine!"
Zephyr scoffed. "Come on, Garp. Everyone knows you only have one teaching method—punching your students until they get stronger."
Garp's face darkened. "So what? As long as they improve, who cares how I train them?"
He folded his arms and added smugly, "Besides, I'm the official instructor for the new recruits now. You can't just steal my student!"
Zephyr chuckled. "Oh, really? I don't think it's up to you.
"Sengoku is still acting as Fleet Admiral, and he gets the final say. You really think, with that old strategist's brain, he's gonna choose you over me to train this kid?"
Garp froze for a moment.
Zephyr had a point.
Although Sengoku had already resigned, the next Fleet Admiral hadn't been officially chosen yet. Until that decision was made, Sengoku was still in charge—and his word was final.
If Zephyr went to him, Sengoku would probably side with Zephyr over Garp.
Lucas, meanwhile, ignored the old men bickering and turned back to Ain.
"Ain, right? We should spar again sometime."
He winked.
"But not today—I need a stronger opponent to really test myself."
Ain's cheeks reddened slightly, but before she could respond, she noticed the glares from several male Marines watching nearby.
As one of the few women in the Marine, Ain was extremely popular. Seeing Lucas flirt so casually made the other men instantly jealous.
In the chat group—
Golden Lion Shiki: "Lucas, that's enough! You came here to test your strength, not to pick up girls! Have some shame!
There's nothing but old bachelors in this group. Don't you feel guilty for flaunting your success?!"
Pirate King Roger: "Hey, hey, hey! Speak for yourself, Shiki!
It's true that you and Whitebeard are old bachelors, but I had a wife!"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Hah! A lifetime of being single, and you only got married for one year. Does that really count?"
Pirate King Roger: "Of course it does! I even had a kid!"
Golden Lion Shiki: "You mean Whitebeard's kid?"
Pirate King Roger: "Damn it…"
Whitebeard: "Enough arguing. Garp and Zephyr are approaching."
Fisher Tiger: "The Marine's Iron Fist Garp and the Black Arm Zephyr… two of the most famous figures in the Marine!"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Tch! Those two old bastards are already pushing their luck. I doubt they'll live for much longer. Wonder if they'll join the chat group after they die?"
Pirate King Roger: "Hahaha! Honestly, that wouldn't be so bad. It'd be fun having old friends to chat with in the afterlife."
Whitebeard: "@Lucas, can they join?"
Lucas: "I have no idea.
But don't you guys think it's a little messed up to talk about what happens after they die… while they're still alive?"
Fire Fist Ace: "Agreed!"
Ace sighed.
"Even though Garp interfered with my life, he was still my grandfather. Talking about his death like this feels wrong."
Golden Lion Shiki: "@Fire Fist Ace, what did you just call Garp?!
"You called him Grandpa!
" Shihahaha! That's hilarious!"
Golden Lion Shiki: "@Whitebeard @Pirate King Roger—what do you guys think?!"
Whitebeard: "…"
Pirate King Roger: "…"
Golden Lion Shiki: "Why so silent?! Say something!"
Pirate King Roger: "I'm tired. I don't want to talk."
Whitebeard: "Me neither."
Golden Lion Shiki: "Don't try to escape!
"Roger, weren't you and Garp close? You two were practically brothers who just happened to be on opposite sides.
Now that your son calls him Grandpa, doesn't that mean you should call him Dad?!"
Pirate King Roger: "…"
I regret everything.
I should've just left my son with Rayleigh instead…
Golden Lion Shiki: "And Whitebeard! You spent your whole life being called 'Dad.' But now, you're suddenly Garp's son. How do you feel? Any special emotions you'd like to share?"
Whitebeard: "…"
Fire Fist Ace: "Stop making things weird!
"I call Garp 'Grandpa' because I'm brothers with his grandson, Luffy.
"It has nothing to do with Roger or Dad!"
Pirate King Roger: "…"
I was ignored.
I'm so angry!
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