'What else could I say?'
'That I ran away?'
Aokiji's gaze fell on Kizaru.
"Borsalino, you fought him too. You should know that I was being a little serious at the time."
Aokiji thought for a moment and decided not to reveal Cyrus's situation.
Of course, he didn't mention Robin's matter either.
"That can't be explained by just 'a little serious'." Sengoku said in a deep voice upon hearing this.
"I know this young man's talent is high, but he's young after all. I thought he might still need some time to grow, but now it seems that's not the case."
As Sengoku spoke, he looked at the nonchalant Garp.
"Garp, you should know full well, shouldn't you? What did you hide before?"
Sengoku had already guessed that Garp must have been hiding something.
When Aokiji fought Cyrus, Sengoku figured that given Aokiji's relationship with Garp, he would have definitely told Garp.
"Shouldn't you all be busy? Why are you so concerned with a young man? Cyrus has only just set out to sea."
Garp was still acting the same way.
"Cyrus calls himself a Pirate Hunter, and his targets are mostly Pirates. The Navy's duty is also this. In this situation, it's either that he doesn't want to be constrained, or there's some reason he doesn't want to join. Since Garp won't say it, let me take a guess."
Vice Admiral Tsuru, who had been quiet all this time, looked at Garp and said.
"Tsuru!"
Garp was taken aback and spoke with a hint of helplessness.
"Even if you don't say it now, it can't be hidden. This young man is not one to stay quiet."
Vice Admiral Tsuru shook her head slightly.
"Is it related to the Celestial Dragons?"
As soon as Vice Admiral Tsuru said this, the Fleet Admiral's office fell silent.
Everyone went about their own business, but without making a sound.
"Frankly, I don't know, but he did mention the Celestial Dragons."
Garp looked at Vice Admiral Tsuru, speechless.
'Couldn't she just pretend she didn't know anything?'
Sengoku looked at Garp in silence, finally letting out a long sigh after a good while.
"Forget it. If the World Government asks, I'll deal with it. Since that's the case, let's just drop it."
The people present here may have joined the Navy for various reasons, but absolutely none of them joined specifically to serve the Celestial Dragons.
They were even more aware of the Celestial Dragons' conduct.
After all, whenever someone provoked a Celestial Dragon, it was the Navy who had to take action.
Now that the other party had mentioned the Celestial Dragons, and seeing Garp's reaction, Sengoku understood.
If they had really recruited him into the Navy, it would have most likely caused huge trouble later on.
People on the sea might rarely encounter Celestial Dragons, but the Navy saw them quite often.
"He definitely won't stay in the Four Seas for long. He's bound to go to the Grand Line next. With his strength, he'll absolutely cause a huge stir on the Grand Line."
Vice Admiral Tsuru reminded them.
Cyrus had come out of the East Blue and, aside from not going to the South Blue, had run through the other three seas.
It was clear he wasn't someone who could stay quietly in one place for long.
"Isn't that perfect!"
Akainu, who had been listening quietly without speaking, suddenly said.
"The Economic News report calls him a Pirate Hunter. Since this newspaper has been delivered throughout the entire sea, his identity is basically confirmed."
Akainu's expression was serious.
"Pirate Hunters hunt Pirates, and Pirates will also hunt Pirate Hunters."
As soon as he said this, the others became thoughtful.
"Have people keep an eye on his location as much as possible. If he reaches the Sabaody Archipelago later, he must be monitored closely." Sengoku said after some thought.
"Yes, that's the right course of action. After all, those people go to the Sabaody Archipelago quite often."
Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded.
"Then just make those Celestial Dragons stay at home and not run around causing trouble!"
Garp suddenly blurted out.
The others were speechless.
If only that were possible.
Those people's brains weren't that useful!
Sengoku waved his hand, dismissing them, and waited for contact from the World Government.
After coming out, Vice Admiral Tsuru, with Gion, followed Garp, and Aokiji joined them.
"Tsuru?"
Garp turned to look at Vice Admiral Tsuru who had followed him.
"I need more detailed information. I have a feeling that once this young man reaches the Grand Line, he will definitely cause a major incident."
Vice Admiral Tsuru stated her purpose directly.
"I see. Alright, but I don't know much myself." Garp didn't refuse and led the three to his office.
...
A moment later.
"So, that's what he said?"
After listening to Garp's account of his first meeting with Cyrus, Vice Admiral Tsuru fell into deep thought.
"According to you, he already knew you were coming."
Vice Admiral Tsuru almost instantly deduced the situation at that time.
"Huh?" Garp was stunned.
"Perhaps capturing the pirate and taking him to Base 16 let him know he had entered the Navy's sights. Of course, it's also possible your movements were exposed, or that someone tipped him off."
Vice Admiral Tsuru analyzed the situation.
"But as for the Celestial Dragon matter, based on the situation then, it seems he used it to brush you off."
Vice Admiral Tsuru closed her eyes and pondered for another moment before speaking with a somewhat strange expression.
"Huh?" Garp's eyes widened.
"But it might not be the case now. Based on your account, that was likely a method he came up with on the spot to refuse you."
Vice Admiral Tsuru shook her head slightly.
"That kid!" Garp was speechless.
Even the rice crackers in his hand didn't taste as good anymore!
"Was I played?"
"Garp-san, isn't that a normal thing?"
Aokiji suddenly interjected with a deadpan comment.
"Hahaha, you're right!"
Hearing this, Garp immediately raised his hand to scratch his short hair and laughed heartily.
"As for you, Kuzan..."
Vice Admiral Tsuru suddenly turned to look at Aokiji.
"What were you doing in the West Blue?"
Her question hit the nail on the head.
"Just patrolling around, and my patrol took me to the West Blue."
Stared at by Vice Admiral Tsuru, Kuzan stared straight back and replied.
"I see. What a coincidence."
Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded upon hearing this and didn't ask any further.
As for whether she believed him, of course she didn't.
She had even guessed his purpose.
"The current situation is that he has already had direct conflicts with Doflamingo and Jinbei. At the very least, when he gets to the Grand Line, if they run into each other, something is bound to happen."
"Do they still have the guts for that? The deterrent effect of Kuzan and Borsalino should still be there, right?"
Hearing Vice Admiral Tsuru's words, Garp asked curiously.
"The key is that Fish-Man Island and Dressrosa are right there; they can't run away. Unless Cyrus avoids those two places. But to get to the New World, you either have to go through Fish-Man Island, pass through the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, or cross the Calm Belt from another sea."
"True!"
Garp nodded, then waved his hand.
"Who cares. If he can really take out all the Shichibukai, I'd be happy to see it. I just don't know where he's gone now."
Saying that, he looked at Vice Admiral Tsuru.
"Either the South Blue or the East Blue. He might also go directly to the Grand Line. Of course, he could also be staying in the North Blue. But right now, it's Germa that has taken over from Cyrus in attacking Doflamingo's factories."
"Isn't that the same as saying nothing at all!"
Garp felt like he had listened, but also heard nothing.
"That's right, that's what I mean. There are only two of them, they could go anywhere. We'll only find him after he causes some trouble. After all, this sea is quite large."
Vice Admiral Tsuru said as if it were a matter of course.