Chapter 13 Marine Headquarters Is Shaken, Akainu’S Justice

East Blue, Windmill Village Pier

Amid the reluctant cries of the villagers, the Red-Haired Pirates set sail.

"Your left arm was bitten off by a mere Sea King. Boss, you're pathetic! Haha!"

"Did the captain secretly eat a Devil Fruit and become weak?"

"Idiot, Devil Fruit powers shouldn't sink! But I'm afraid I'll get beaten by that guy Hawkeye next time!"

…

On the deck, crew members like Lakilu, Yasopp, and Dege were jokingly voicing their concerns.

Benn Beckman, with a cigar in his mouth, leaned on the railing, his arms crossed. He said calmly:

"That's just a Devil Fruit. You sacrificed your arm and even gave away the straw hat that meant so much to you."

"Is it really worth it?"

Shanks stood at the bow of the ship, his right hand resting on the Griffin sword at his waist. The sea breeze blew against his face, causing his cape to flutter.

He gazed into the distance, as if envisioning the future.

"Now that it's done, I have no regrets. Things here are over. It's time to head to the New World."

"Oh? Who are you planning to confront? Kaido, Big Mom, or Whitebeard?"

Shanks smiled slightly and replied:

"You know I've never wanted to dominate the world."

"I want to see new sights, taste new foods, enjoy countless adventures, and become the freest person on this sea!"

Beckman exhaled a thick plume of smoke.

From the smoke emerged his cold words.

"Given what happened this time, gaining some fame will save us from future trouble and prevent harassment from unscrupulous characters like bandits."

Shanks nodded.

"You're right. Let the New World have another sea emperor."

At that moment, Yasopp's shout interrupted their conversation.

"Newspaper? I've been away from the Grand Line for so long. I wonder what big news I've missed."

Shanks took the newspaper and looked surprised.

"Garros? Another great swordsman has appeared?"

"That's interesting. With him around, Hawkeye might not come after me again. Losing my left arm might not be such a bad thing."

"Seriously, you…"

Beckman shook his head and took the newspaper from Shanks.

"500 million beri for his first appearance. This guy seems extraordinary…"

"Shanks, since he appeared in the Sabaody Archipelago, he might head to the New World next. If you encounter him, it might be worth reaching out. He could become an ally."

…

Marine Headquarters, Marineford

The atmosphere in the Marshal's office was extremely tense.

"So many resources were dispatched, and we still let them escape?"

Akainu glared at the bandaged Onigumo, his frown deepening.

Onigumo's old face twitched, but he remained silent.

On a nearby sofa, Kizaru leisurely cut his nails.

"Who would have guessed that Pluton Rayleigh was also there? This legendary pirate, the deputy of the Pirate King, has eluded capture for years. Successfully repelling him this time is an achievement in itself."

"Besides, we caught a dozen pirates with bounties in the tens of millions. That's quite an accomplishment."

Kizaru spoke as if it were of little consequence.

Akainu clenched his fists, a fire of frustration burning in his heart.

Among the three Marine Admirals, Aokiji usually avoided people and seldom pursued pirates. Kizaru was responsible for guarding the Celestial Dragons and spent his time drinking tea or reading newspapers.

This time, when he finally went on a mission, it was handled half-heartedly.

Akainu's tone grew colder.

"As an Admiral, is it worth bragging about catching a few pirates who were already incapacitated?"

"With your abilities, dealing with a relic of the old era shouldn't be too difficult. There's no excuse for losing track of him!"

"Alright, Sakazuki!" Sengoku scolded in a deep voice.

"It's a fact that Rayleigh escaped. Pursuing it further is pointless. After this battle, Rayleigh will likely be more cautious and less likely to appear."

"The focus should be on this Garros."

Onigumo, who had been silent, suddenly spoke up.

"It was most likely him who sent a distress signal to the Marines at that time."

Garp, sitting cross-legged nearby, shook his head.

"Garros? How is that possible? Why would he notify the Marines if he was just going to rob the auction? It wouldn't benefit him at all."

The Marine Chief of Staff, He, spoke up.

"It's not impossible."

Everyone turned to her, curious about her explanation.

"Maybe his goal wasn't the auction items but to deliberately draw our attention."

"As for why he did this, it could be youthful arrogance, wanting to show off in front of the Marines, or he could have a grudge against the pirates present and wanted to make us clean up the mess."

Akainu's face darkened, and he sneered.

"Hmph, he doesn't take the Marines seriously…"

He glanced around and continued:

"Moreover, doesn't Garros' bounty seem unusual?"

Everyone nodded slightly.

Crocodile, Doflamingo, "Moonlight" Moria, "Pirate Empress" Boa Hancock…

Many troublesome figures had emerged over the years, posing major concerns for the Marines.

But compared to Garros' exaggerated bounty, they seemed insignificant.

From an intelligence standpoint, Garros' strength was notable, but he was still a new pirate, and his dangers didn't compare to those with tens of millions in bounties.

It was strange that the World Government had issued a 500 million beri bounty for someone like him.

"Is there a hidden secret about this guy?"

Everyone in the Marshal's office fell into silence.

Akainu suddenly stood up, threw on his "Justice" cloak, and strode toward the door.

"Sakazuki! Where are you going?"

"To the New World."

"Do you mean…"

Facing Sengoku's inquiry, Akainu walked out without looking back, leaving only a few cold words.

"No matter his purpose or the secrets he hides."

"I only know one thing: it is the Marines' duty to capture pirates, and it is my justice!"

"I will find this guy and bring him to justice!"

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