Chapter 137: Intelligence from the East China Sea
Sana and Kuina's strength improved.
Luna, who had already received the news from the system, was also very happy, and with almost an entire afternoon of training, she became even more proficient in using the newly acquired Three Types of Haki, and her mastery over it increased.
At the same time, she also became more skilled in the Gliza Body Technique that came with the gliza template, which made her particularly confident in facing the Marines next.
This time, she was determined to let the Marines know what a complete and utter defeat felt like.
Luna wore a cold sneer on her face, thinking to herself.
Life within the Pink Hat Pirates continued as usual, and food was provided normally for the Marine prisoners. Although they were still locked in cages and wore Sea Stone handcuffs, as soon as they were opened, Aokiji and the others would immediately become full of vigor.
The next day was another day of leisure and fun for the Pink Hat Pirates.
However, this time, only a few of The Girls from the Pink Hat Pirate Crew were accompanying a few members of the Straw Hat Pirates, those who had a connection.
For example, Nojiko and Nami, and Kaya and Usopp, were engaged in a two-person outing in the town of Water Seven, eating, drinking, and having fun all the way.
The other members of the two Pirate Crews were either acting alone, on the ship, or in other places.
But all in all, this day was still normal. However, on the Pink Hat Pirates' side, since they had to train all day tomorrow,
Luna also let the Bei Group go and have a good time in the city today, as tomorrow would be quite demanding.
The Bei Group also had a good day playing in the city.
Finally, the last day arrived, and tomorrow was the day the Pink Hat Pirates had set as the deadline for the Marines.
If all went well, after exchanging hostages and supplies, the two sides would once again engage in a battle, an unprecedented, intense, all-out war.
Of course, the Pink Hat Pirates were not afraid, because not only Luna, but all of The Girls were full of confidence.
Because they believed that before tomorrow, all of them would experience an improvement, either mastering new powers or advancing.
Moreover, Luna had also told The Girls that she had an unbeatable card, which also filled The Girls with confidence for tomorrow's battle.
Of course, this last day of intensive training was still necessary. The Straw Hat Pirates were also aware of the Pink Hat Pirates' situation, knowing that they were going to war with the Marines, so they did not disturb them. At the same time, they were also a little worried.
Especially Nami and Usopp, even if they believed Kaya and Nojiko's accounts and confidence that the Pink Hat Pirates would surely win, they were still concerned that there would definitely be injuries, even serious ones.
The Straw Hat Pirates understood the Pink Hat Pirates even less than the Marines, so their worries were superfluous.
Of course, the Marines were not in a much better position, whether it was Aokiji and his group, or those at Marineford.
This also meant that they were about to face a complete and utter defeat.
But at this moment, on the morning of the last day, at Marineford, Sengoku received some intelligence he had long wanted to know about the Pink Hat Pirate Crew, which also had some connection to the Straw Hat Pirates, coming from the East Blue, and some clear intelligence obtained through investigation... At Marineford at this time.
Sengoku was looking at a piece of intelligence from the East Blue, which he had ordered before. In the office, there were only him and Garp at this moment.
Garp also knew what Sengoku was holding, but he still couldn't help but rub his head and said unhappily,
"Sengoku, my Grandson and that girl Luna really had no relationship before. You know, if they did, I would have known that hateful little girl Luna a long time ago."
"Hmph, my report investigated it very clearly, but you're right, your Grandson and Luna indeed have no relationship. However, some other individuals in the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates do have a relationship."
Sengoku snorted coldly and said in an irritated tone. Of course, if Luffy and Luna really had a relationship before, and Garp really knew Luna before, given that Luna is now the Marines' number one enemy,
After all, the battle was scheduled for tomorrow, and Garp and his group were to depart in the afternoon.
So calling her the number one enemy was indeed not an exaggeration, especially considering the lineup the Marines sent this time, plus Aokiji and his group, who would be rescued and whose strength would be relatively intact.
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Chapter 138 This was enough to show the importance the Marines now placed on the Pink Hat Pirate Crew.
This was enough to show the importance the Marines now placed on the Pink Hat Pirate Crew.
But if there really was a relationship, and Luna was even Garp's adopted Granddaughter before, he guaranteed he would fly into a rage and let Garp experience what his Great Buddha Shockwave, which he hadn't used in a long time, felt like.
Of course, the problem was that there really wasn't one.
Because according to the intelligence in his hand, it was already certain that although Luna's specific background was still unclear, one thing he already understood.
Luna could be completely regarded as a very lucky girl, who was once just an ordinary female sailor, and who strongly disliked the Marines. Although it was still unknown why Luna disliked the Marines so much, leading her to be so ruthless in her actions over the past few months.
Any Marine she encountered had no way out; very few could survive.
But one thing was clear.
Luna seemed to have suffered a shipwreck and was washed ashore on a small Desolate Island, where she obtained and ate the "Gliza Fruit," which in the Marines' eyes was already very powerful and terrifying.
Then she seemed to have rested there for a long time, only recently coming out to be active. The earliest record was when she met Garp and fought him, with the Marines eventually retreating helplessly because they truly had no way to deal with Luna's abilities, and Luna's Pirate Crew had already formed at that time.
But there was no doubt that Luna had no prior relationship with Garp or Luffy; she only became friends with the Straw Hat Pirates recently. And the reason they could become friends was because of some special connections between the Straw Hat Pirates and other members of the Pink Hat Pirates.
"Tell me about it." Garp immediately became interested and asked curiously.
At the same time, he thought, how could his Grandson have had a relationship with Luna before?
"Hmph, then listen carefully." Sengoku still spoke with an irritated expression, as if he were already a punching bag.
But Sengoku immediately looked at the intelligence in his hand and said,
"Roronoa Zoro, the first mate of the Straw Hat Pirates, and Shimotsuki Kuina, the first mate of the Pink Hat Pirates, are of similar age, with Kuina being slightly older. They are respectively the student and daughter of Shimotsuki Genzo, the dojo master of the Isshin Dojo in Shimotsuki Village in the East Blue. The two have known each other since childhood and often sparred in swordsmanship, but basically, the one called Zoro always lost."
"Shimotsuki, could it be that one from Wano Country?" Garp, who had been leaning on the sofa, now had to sit up straight, his old face very serious. After all, the Shimotsuki Clan from Wano Country could be said to be famous, specifically known as the strongest swordsman family, or even sword-forging family, in the current sea. It is said that among the legendary sword-smiths who could forge supreme grade swords back then, there were members of the Shimotsuki Clan.
"It should be correct, and I suspect these three people should all be from the Shimotsuki Clan. As for why they came to the East Blue, by inferring from the timeline and combining it with the current situation in Wano Country, hehe."
Internal disunity, plus facing Kaido's Beasts Pirates, it's no wonder they came to the East Blue.
"If what you say is true, then my Grandson's first mate, plus the first mate in Luna's crew, are actually senior sister and junior brother, in addition to being relatives."
Garp immediately understood, and his statement also served as a summary for Sengoku.
"That's right." Sengoku nodded in agreement. But soon, he immediately added,
"But there's more than just this pair with a connection."
"Ah, there's more?"
"Hmph, of course there is."
Looking at the somewhat surprised Garp, Sengoku once again spoke in an irritated tone, but he still immediately revealed it.
"Usopp, the sniper of the Straw Hat Pirates, and Kaya, the ship doctor of the Pink Hat Pirates, are from Syrup Village in the East Blue. According to investigations, they have been childhood friends who grew up together, and even childhood sweethearts. This little girl named Kaya used to come from a very wealthy family that specialized in ship trading. Now, only she and a butler named Merry are left."
"Later, I found out that Luna took a liking to her. This girl probably has some medical skills, otherwise Luna wouldn't have invited her onto the ship, and would have given her the Angel Fruit before encountering us."
"Her family background is unremarkable. However, she is now a member of the Pink Hat Pirates, an Angel Fruit user, and it's not hard to see from previous videos that this girl's strength is already infinitely close to the Reserve Admiral level. The necessary attention must still be given."
Hearing Garp's words, Sengoku once again expressed his approval, and at the same time, indicated that the Marines would not underestimate Kaya now.
"This commoner boy named Usopp really has good luck." Garp said somewhat jokingly, but he had to admit, Usopp being able to tie himself to a rich girl like Kaya as a childhood sweetheart, and even later as a girlfriend and wife, could truly be said to be very good luck.
The reputation of God Usopp of Despair was truly not unfounded.
"A commoner, hehe, few of the people on your Grandson's ship have truly poor backgrounds, and that includes this boy named Usopp. He is Yasopp's son."
Sengoku sneered, looking at Garp.
"Huh? Ahaha, Yasopp's son as a sniper, my Grandson is really lucky, hahaha." Garp's smile at this moment was full of pride.
"Hmph, but what I'm more concerned about is the next pair. To be honest, I'm a bit annoyed."
Sengoku really wanted to say that he didn't want to deal with this stubborn, thick-skinned old man, who was just like the figurehead of his warship, like a mangy dog.
But he continued anyway. Now he was talking about Nami and Nojiko. These two seemed to have no background, just ordinary war orphans who were commoners before becoming pirates.
But what angered Sengoku was their encounter, especially when he talked about Arlong and Captain Mouse, even Garp next to him became enraged.
It was clear that the Marines' investigation this time, although much time had passed, was truly very detailed.