["Ding! The quick-answer round has ended. The contestants who have won the opportunity to answer are: Vista, Garp, Marshall D. Teach, and Pudding."]
[Koby: Wow! Vice Admiral Garp got a chance to answer!]
[Buggy the Clown: What's so great about that? He only got the second spot. Hey, you, Vista! You'd better get it right!]
On the Whitebeard Pirates' Ship Marco looked at Whitebeard. "Pops, do you know the answer? Who saved Ace?"
Whitebeard shook his head and looked at Vista. "Son, you shouldn't have been so impulsive. If you answer wrong, who knows what the punishment will be."
"It's alright, Pops. I just want to see if this system is truly this miraculous. Those who received rewards or punishments before haven't come forward to explain. I want to verify it. If what the system says is true, then maybe your health, Pops, could be treated too." Having said this, Vista directly gave his answer.
[Flower Sword Vista: My answer is C, Rayleigh.]
["Ding! Vista has answered incorrectly. Punishment: Lose one-fifth of swordsmanship ability."]
After the system delivered the punishment, Vista felt as if something had left his body. His understanding of swordsmanship seemed to weaken. He went to the stern of the ship and launched an attack towards the sea. Sure enough, it was only half as powerful as before. Marco, who had followed him, couldn't help but worry.
"Vista, are you okay? I can't believe it... the system was telling the truth. It actually punished you." The other crew members who witnessed this, exchanged glances unsure of what to say.
Vista, however, shook his head and looked at everyone worried about him. "I'm fine. It's just a reduction in ability; I can train to get it back. But now, with my skills diminished, I'm afraid I'll hold you back in the upcoming battles."
"What are you saying,Vista? We're brothers! How could we think you're holding us back? You've helped us so much in the past!"
"Exactly!"
"That's right!"
The other Whitebeard Pirates voiced their thoughts unanimously; no one looked down on Vista. Vista was deeply moved.
Whitebeard then spoke up, "Gurararara! Alright, my sons, save the touching words. I only have one request. If you can ensure you answer correctly and get a reward later, I hope you will ask the system to restore Vista's ability."
"Pops! Thank you!"
"Understood, Pops!"
"Don't worry, Pops!"
The atmosphere on the Whitebeard Pirates' ship returned to normal. They were now determined to find an opportunity to answer questions and help Vista. For now, they turned their attention back to the sky screen, waiting to see the subsequent answers.
It was now Garp's turn to answer. He looked at the sky screen and slowly gave his answer.
[Vice Admiral Garp: I choose myself. D, Garp.]
As soon as Garp's words fell, the audience on the sky screen was shocked.
[Civilian 1: Did I hear that correctly? The Marine Hero Garp... he chose himself?!]
[Civilian 2: He must have made a mistake... How could it be Vice Admiral Garp?]
[Civilian 3: But... the one answering is Vice Admiral Garp himself!]
[Civilian 4: What in the world is going on?]
The civilians couldn't believe Garp's answer, thinking he must have misspoken. How could they believe a Marine would save the Pirate King's son? However, the system soon shattered their denial.
["Ding! Congratulations to Garp for answering correctly. Reward: Pegasus Meteor Fist!"]
After the system finished speaking, Garp felt a new power surge within him. Then, an introduction to the "Pegasus Meteor Fist" appeared in his mind. The Pegasus Meteor Fist is the signature move of the Pegasus Saint. When executed, it appears as if a meteor shower is streaking across the sky. It is a fist technique that can unleash hundreds of punches per second, each possessing immense power.
Although this move looks ordinary, its actual power is not to be underestimated. It can eliminate multiple opponents at once and even increase in power during combat. The speed of the punches can even surpass the speed of light at its peak.
Although Garp had gained a new ability, the mood at Marine Headquarters was not joyful. The Marines truly had not expected that Garp was the one who had saved Ace. Now, the pirates, upon discovering this fact, began to mock him relentlessly.
[Golden Lion Shiki: Zehahahaha! That bastard Garp! I can't believe you really sheltered Fire Fist Ace!]
[Wang Zhi: Uhahahaha! That bastard Garp really helped that bastard Roger raise his son! This is killing me!]
[Big Mom Charlotte Linlin: Mamamama! The legendary Marine Hero actually helped the Pirate King! This is too funny!]
[Kaido of the Beasts: Hey, Garp, why don't you quit being a Marine and come work for me instead, Urororororo!]
[Capone Bege: The Marine Hero saved the Pirate King's son... and probably raised him too? Incredible.]
[Donquixote Doflamingo: Fufufufu! The esteemed Marine Hero raising the Pirate King's son... this is too entertaining.]
[Golden Lion Shiki: Zehahaha! Bastard Garp, it seems you need to come out and explain yourself. Why did you do it? Wait, I just remembered... earlier, Straw Hat Luffy claimed to be Ace's brother. He wouldn't be Roger's son too, would he?]
[Urouge: Oh my god! Straw Hat Luffy... could he really be Roger's son?]
[Marine 1: No wonder... back when Vice Admiral Garp went to capture the Straw Hats, he failed. Was this the reason?]
[Pirate 1: Hahahaha! Very likely! When he was chasing Roger, it was an act. Now, capturing Straw Hat, it's still an act!]
[Pirate 2: Looks like his title of 'Marine Hero' is full of holes.]
[Marine 2: Shut up! Don't you dare speak about Vice Admiral Garp like that! He is our hero!]
[Marine 3: It's because of Vice Admiral Garp's existence that the world is the way it is now. Otherwise, pirates would have destroyed it long ago.]
[Marine 4: But... the fact remains that Vice Admiral Garp saved Fire Fist Ace... and even raised him...]
[Marine 5: Vice Admiral Garp... why did you do it?]
...
On the sky screen, the revelation that Garp had saved the Pirate King's son caused many Marines to feel betrayed. They couldn't understand why their idolized Marine Hero would do such a thing. Those Marines couldn't help but question Garp, but Garp offered no response.
(End of Chapter 7)
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