Chapter 287: Start and End Point
Windmill Village, East Blue.
The words "surrender himself" entered his Ears, and Garp's Pupil slightly contracted. The Finger holding the Senbei Crackers also paused imperceptibly, crushing the cracker.
The Room fell into an eerie Silence after these Words were spoken.
After a long while, Garp suddenly picked up the broken senbei and put it into his mouth, chewing and swallowing before letting out a long breath.
"Surrender himself?"
"That's right, surrender myself. I surrender myself to the Navy, to the World Government."
Roger said with a smile, his Words were full of nonchalance, seemingly completely unaware of the heavy significance these Words held for him.
"You should know the consequences of surrendering yourself."
Garp said with a sigh, his Eyes fixed on Roger, wanting to see why this old Friend of his would suddenly think of surrendering himself.
Originally, when Roger arrived, he thought there was something else going on, but in the conversation, he already knew what choice the other party would make, but when he personally heard it from the other party's mouth, his heart still trembled.
It could be said that as he grew older, he now cherished his few Friends more and more.
At this moment, he carefully sized up Roger for the first time. That weathered Face gradually overlapped with the youth who once robbed him of Things in Loguetown.
Yes, both sides had fulfilled their Agreement with each other. One had become the supreme King on the Grand Line, and the other was the Navy's top contender.
However, Roger was already a person who would soon leave this World.
In Roger's deep Eyes, there was no fear of Death at all. What could be seen was only the reluctance and apology hidden deep within, seemingly concerned about certain Things.
Garp only glanced at Roger and saw a lot from the other's Eyes, which made his Emotion Complex.
"I will die."
Calm and even with a smile, Roger slowly spoke the consequences he would face after surrendering himself.
"I know my consequences, and I am very clear. It is precisely because I saw them that I came.
Don't be sad for me, my Friend. The reason I came here to find you is because you are the Weapon I trust most, and also the person I am willing to entrust my other Treasure to."
Roger said with a smile, and when he spoke the latter half of his Words, there was a hint of seriousness and earnestness in his Manner.
Hearing Roger's Words, a Complex Look appeared on Garp's Face, like sadness, like regret.
"You really know how to give me trouble, you Weapon."
Garp said helplessly, then said solemnly.
"Speak, if I can help, I will do my best!"
Seeing Garp's Look, Roger nodded in Gratified, and a smile appeared on his Face. He really hadn't misjudged the person.
"Garp, I Hope that after I die, you can help me take Care of my Wife and Son."
Garp's Gaze froze when he heard Roger's Words. He didn't refuse or agree, but slowly opened his mouth: "Why don't you go to Rayleigh?"
Hearing these Words, Roger smiled.
"You should be clear about the Degree of importance the World Government attaches to Rayleigh and Jabba, after all, they are all Weapons who have reached Laugh Tale. How could the World Government be at ease? Once the World Government notices, do you think they will let go of my Wife and child?"
Looking at Garp who wanted to speak but stopped, Roger continued.
"You know better than me the way those World Government Weapons do Things, especially when it involves the Truth they have been hiding for more than a hundred Years."
Hearing Roger's Words, Garp fell into Silence. Indeed, those World Government Weapons could really do such a Thing.
"Now, in the Whole world, there are only two People I can trust, one is you, and the other is..."
Seeming to think of someone, a smile appeared on Roger's Face.
Seeing Roger not speaking for a long time, Garp couldn't help but ask: "Who is the other one? Could it be Whitebeard that Weapon?"
Hearing this, Roger shook his head.
"Although I once considered Whitebeard, I gave up in the end."
Thinking of the latest Intelligence he had obtained, Roger shook his head.
"You don't need to guess who the other Weapon is, it's Nicholas that Weapon. That Weapon has the same Target as me, but we chose different paths. In that Weapon's Words, it's that I chose Fate, and he wants to dominate Fate."
Immediately, Roger looked at Garp sincerely and said.
"Garp, I trust you very much."
Roger's smile bloomed. At this moment, in Garp's Eyes, it was as if Years had flowed backwards, turning back to the Manner when they first met.
After carefully considering for a moment, Garp finally nodded.
"I promise you!"
Roger smiled, as if he had put down some Major event.
Garp moved his mouth, and then asked: "Where do you Hope to spend the last stop of your Life?"
"Loguetown, I guess. It's my starting point, and it's pretty good as the end point."
A trace of reminiscence appeared in his Eyes, Roger said with a smile.
That night, Garp took out his exclusive Den Den Mushi and dialed Sengoku's Phone Call.
"Moshi Moshi?"
"Sengoku, it's me, Garp."
Garp was very familiar with the Sound on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, and hearing the Sound of pages turning, it was obvious that the other party was working overtime at this time.
"Of course I know it's you, Garp. What's the Matter with you calling me so late? Isn't your vacation still more than half a month away?"
Sengoku put down the work in his hand and asked curiously.
"I arrested Roger."
After a pause, Garp said in a deep voice.
The other end of the Den Den Mushi suddenly fell into Silence. After a few breaths, it was obvious that the person on the Den Den Mushi side seemed to have bumped into a chair, making a "Duang" Sound.
"What? What did you just say? Repeat it again!"
Sengoku said loudly.
"I said I arrested Roger."
Garp picked his Ears with his little Finger, and waited until the Sound from the Den Den Mushi side was a little quieter before saying calmly.
"Roger!? Which Roger?"
In the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku's Sound was a little trembling, a little expectant, but more of it was disbelief.
"Gol D. Roger, Pirate King, Sengoku, I'm not kidding you."
"It's really him!?"
Sengoku exclaimed, and then he quickly asked.
"What's your current situation? Are you injured? Where did the Battle take place? East Blue? But I haven't received any Intelligence about fierce Battles happening there?"
Sengoku fired a barrage of questions. He was very clear about Roger's Strength. It was definitely not easy for Garp to take down the other party.
"Sengoku, can you have a little more confidence in me? Let me tell you, after I found Roger, I went up and gave Roger that Weapon two Fist and knocked him down."
Garp picked his nose with his Finger and said casually.
Sengoku was very surprised, and then said in a deep voice.
"Garp, be vigilant, I'll set off immediately! In addition, no matter what happens, remember that your own safety is the most important."
Sengoku said seriously, obviously he also knew that many Desperadoes and Roger's Remnant were searching for Roger's whereabouts all over the World.
Garp nodded casually in response.
The Den Den Mushi then hung up. Roger stood behind Garp, curiously watching the Den Den Mushi that had hung up.
Almost at the same time as Sengoku hung up the Phone Call, the high-level officials of Marine Headquarters Marineford began to mobilize frequently.
At the same time, a Fleet composed of Sengoku leading Borsalino, Sakazuki, Kuzan and others also quickly sailed out of Marineford towards the East Blue.
(End of this chapter)