One Piece: Initially tricked into joining the Marines by Garp

Chapter 229 Luo's Talks with the Warring States Period

Three days later—

Luo Xia was lying on a deck chair sunbathing when Fujitora, who was sitting next to him playing chess with Sengoku, suddenly stood up.

"Huh? Fujitora, where are you going?"

Fujitora slowly said, "The three-day deadline has passed. I'm going to capture the entire Straw Hat crew."

"Since it's a promise, I won't go back on my word!"

Watching Fujitora's figure recede into the distance, Rorschach turned to Garp and asked, "Old man, haven't your grandsons left in the last three days?"

Garp snorted, "Those brats just defeated Doflamingo, they don't have the energy to run, they're probably still wandering around the island."

Luo Xia smiled helplessly, "This is going to be quite a show."

Just as Luo Xia was about to get up, he suddenly sensed a spatial fluctuation that was extremely familiar to him.

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In just a moment, a figure appeared in front of Sengoku.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Luo Xia frowned and asked, "Luo? You've gotten quite bold, haven't you?"

"Should I say you're truly fearless, or are you just tired of living?"

As Luo Xia was about to make a move, a voice made him stop abruptly.

“Rorschach, I have something to discuss with him. There’s no need to resort to violence.”

When Luo Xia saw that Zhan Guo had spoken, his brows furrowed even more, but he eventually lowered his hand.

He then said, "You, a dignified Fleet Admiral, do you intend to collude with pirates?"

Sengoku's face darkened, and he said speechlessly, "I would never collude with pirates, especially not a pirate with such a high bounty."

"I was just talking to him about some things."

Luo Xia pursed his lips, "Fine, go ahead!"

Sengoku's expression was strange, and he thought to himself, "Why do I feel like you're the admiral and I'm just a lowly soldier?"

However, Sengoku still led Luo to an open space.

Seeing that the two had left, Luo Xia lost all interest and turned back to lie on the recliner.

At that moment, Garp's voice rang in Rorschach's ears, "Do you know that Sengoku has a godson?"

Rorschach sat up slightly and looked at Garp, "What does this have to do with Nara?"

Garp chuckled, "Nara? He's Sengoku's long-lost adopted son."

Luo Xia said speechlessly, "If you're going to lie, at least come up with a better excuse, right?"

"Isn't the son of the Warring States period the younger brother of the Heavenly Demon?"

"Don't try to fool someone who knows everything!"

"I remember that guy's name was Rosinante, and his Devil Fruit power was the Silence-Silence Fruit."

"I really want it!"

"Perhaps the Silence-Silence Fruit is the nemesis of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!"

Before he knew it, Rorschach blurted out everything he knew.

Garp and Gion both looked surprised, their eyes wide with shock.

Karp asked incredulously, "Good lad, how do you know so much?"

"They even know about the Silence-Silence Fruit?"

Luo Xia scratched his head, realizing he had let something slip.

But then he rolled his eyes and said quietly, "That's the difference between a scholar and a barbarian."

"After all, all you old man Garp knows is to solve problems with your fists."

"As for what just happened, I read about it while I was reading a book."

Garp wanted to press further, but Rorschach changed the subject, "Never mind that for now, I'm really curious to see what Sengoku and Rorschach have to talk about." With that, he quietly moved closer to the open space where the two were talking.

Sengoku: One of my most beloved subordinates died. That man was like my own son to me, and he was also the man I trusted the most. But he lied to me the only time in his life, and that was for you! There were four things that disappeared that day: the Barreus Pirates (eliminated by Doflamingo), Corazon's life, the Op-Op Fruit, and the boy with Platinum Lead Disease.

- Law: Corazon... was killed by Doflamingo, and my only purpose in living is to kill Doflamingo and avenge Corazon.

- Sengoku: You just need to live well, that's what I think Corazon would want to see!

Just as Rorschach and Karp finished listening, Rorschach accidentally made a noise.

Sengoku called out alertly, "Who's there?" Luo Xia awkwardly appeared, "Haha, just passing by."

Luo glanced at Luo Xia, then at Zhan Guo, and said, "Farewell, Marshal!"

As soon as Luo Gang left, Luo Xia and Garp tried to slip away. Sengoku blocked their way with a shave, saying, "You two have been eavesdropping for so long, and you think you can just leave like this?"

Luo Xia chuckled awkwardly and scratched his head. "Marshal, we really didn't mean to."

Garp scoffed nonchalantly, "So what if I hear it? It's not like it's anything major or confidential."

Sengoku was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. "You... never mind, it's none of my business anyway, since you're only nominally subordinate to the Navy Headquarters."

Karp grinned and said, "That's right, that's right. Joining this kid's G5 back then was definitely the right decision."

Rorschach patted Garp on the shoulder. "Let's go, old man, we've had enough gossip today."

"Perfect timing! I have a big plan coming up, and I'd like to discuss it with you to see if it's feasible!"

Luo Xia was so happy that his voice involuntarily rose a few decibels.

This statement was immediately taken to heart by the Warring States period.

Sengoku's eyes darted around, and he immediately grasped the crux of the matter: "A grand plan?"

Sengoku blurted out, "What grand plan?"

"Rorschach! As Marshal, I must discuss this with you."

Rorschach looked at Garp with a helpless expression, as if seeking help.

Karp shrugged, indicating that he couldn't help.

Rorschach was even more speechless now, as this was something he had been researching for a long time.

The three of them went to the spot where the recliner had been, and Luo Xia immediately lay down on it as soon as he touched it.

A minute passed, then five minutes, and Luo Xia remained silent.

Sengoku's face darkened. "You brat, what happened to that grand plan you were talking about?"

Luo Xia glanced at Sengoku and slowly said, "My plan isn't quite ready yet, so let's just forget about it!"

"Marshal, it's better if you don't know, otherwise you'll be shocked if I tell you!"

Upon hearing this, Sengoku's curiosity was piqued. "How do you know I'll be scared if you don't tell me?"

Garp chimed in, "Yeah, kid, stop keeping me in suspense."

Rorschach shook his head. "No, I won't tell!"

Luo Xia turned to Sengoku and asked, "Marshal, do you know where that newspaper-selling bird is?"

"What do you mean? What newspaper-selling bird?" Sengoku was completely bewildered.

Rorschach scratched his head. "I think his name was Morgans. Yes, that's the guy!"

"What do you want with that guy? Did he publish something in the newspaper that might damage the Navy's image?"

Rorschach glanced at Garp and said quietly, "It seems like we really did capture it. I didn't notice at the time, but thinking back, my feeling at the time seems to be right!"