Why would a Saint Seiya become a pirate?

As the energy of his Seventh Sense surged into the sky, Luffy's momentum reached its peak.

"Six Kings Spear!"

At the same time, Lucci also unleashed his strongest move.

Luffy, however, showed no fear and charged forward to meet Lucci's attack head-on.

"Third Gear? Withered Tree Falls? Pegasus? Titan Giant Fist!"

His fist, imbued with immense power and light, clashed with Lucci's Six Kings Spear.

A celestial horse suddenly rose into the sky.

In an instant, the entire battlefield was enveloped in intense light, and massive energy fluctuations spread outwards.

……

Chapter 62: Meryl's Last Rondo, Garp's Arrival.

Luffy won the victory, but he also paid a heavy price.

His body seemed to have all its strength drained away, and he collapsed limply to the ground.

Although a trace of the joy of victory still lingered in his eyes, there was more exhaustion and weakness, as if a gentle breeze could knock him over.

At this moment, the navy showed absolutely no mercy.

Seeing Luffy rendered helpless, they reacted like sharks smelling blood, issuing the order to fire without hesitation.

They attempted to blow Luffy up completely to eliminate any future trouble.

Just as the shell was about to land, Van Nistelrooy, who had seemed to be "observing and slacking off" the whole time, finally made his move.

Fanny had been standing quietly to the side, hands in his pockets, looking relaxed.

He raised his hands slightly, and a powerful telekinetic force instantly erupted.

And just like that, Luffy was safely brought back to his crew.

With a wave of his hand, the crystal wall lit up, blocking all the cannonballs.

Just when everyone was extremely anxious, Usopp suddenly seemed to hear something.

His ears twitched slightly, and a look of confusion appeared on his face.

He stood there quietly, listening intently, and then his eyes widened suddenly, a look of surprise spreading across his face.

"It's Mary!"

Usopp yelled at the top of his lungs.

"I heard Mary's voice! Everyone jump into the sea!"

Although everyone was filled with doubts, their trust in Usopp made them not hesitate at all.

Without hesitation, they all jumped into the sea.

After everyone jumped into the sea, they were surprised to find that the ship that came to their rescue was indeed the already battered and bruised Merry.

The Merry looked dilapidated at this time, with damage all over its hull and half of its mast broken, like an old man in his twilight years.

But it continued to sail steadfastly on the sea, as if declaring to everyone that it would never abandon its companion.

Fortunately, Sanji had been careful and had tampered with the third pillar of the Bridge of Hesitation beforehand.

As time passed, the gates of justice gradually closed, and the massive flow of water formed a powerful whirlpool.

Franky, using his Wind Cannon and the power of the whirlpool, managed to help the group escape the sea area surrounded by the navy.

Aokiji, who was also observing the battle from a distance using Observation Haki throughout, couldn't help but admire it.

Luffy and his crew won this battle.

A complex look flashed in his eyes, a mixture of admiration for Luffy and his crew, and frustration at his own mission failure.

He shook his head slightly and muttered to himself.

"These kids are really something else!"

Yes, Van Nistelrooy wasn't actually slacking off; he kept Aokiji locked on the entire time with his domineering presence and inner strength.

At the same time, he was also warned by Aokiji.

During the Straw Hat crew's rampage on Enies Lobby, the two secretly continued their remote battle using Haki.

Van Nistel was well aware that the world was now full of uncertainties.

If even a side-effect-free, improved version of the ES drug can appear in CP's hands, what other unexpected events might not occur?

He was afraid that Aokiji, as the general, would personally intervene and disrupt the balance of the battle.

Therefore, we can only keep a close eye on this potential unexpected factor throughout the entire process.

Fortunately, Aokiji had no desire to make a move.

Well, Aokiji was also quite flustered, being locked down by Van Nistelrooy's domineering presence and inner strength.

He had no idea whether that guy, who could even freeze him, a frozen man, had any other hidden tricks up his sleeve.

Aokiji had actually heard about Saint Seiya, but he had been on vacation and not really looking into it.

……

Despite its wrecked state, the Going Merry, clinging to its last breath, rescued Luffy and his crew, ensuring their safe return to Water 7.

However, seeing the Going Merry riddled with holes, its lost companions were extremely disheartened.

Everyone gathered around the Merry, their eyes filled with reluctance and gratitude.

Usopp's eyes welled up with tears as he gently stroked the hull of the Going Merry.

"Merry, thank you for always being with us. You are our best friend."

Nami couldn't help but cry too. She hugged the railing of the Going Merry tightly, as if that would keep it with her.

In the end, everyone silently walked away.

Luffy and Usopp picked up torches, preparing to send the Going Merry on its final journey.

But Fanny stopped him.

He just said mysteriously, "Don't worry, everyone. There will be a surprise for you later."

Just as everyone was immersed in grief, Franky suddenly stood up, put his hands on his hips, and rushed in front of everyone.

"Don't be sad, everyone! I used the 2 million Berries I got from you to sell the trunk of the 'Adam' Tree, which is made of the same material as the Pirate King's ship."

"I will use it to build a new ship for you, so that we can continue our voyage!"

"And besides, the ship I build will definitely be more powerful and cooler than the Going Merry!"

"Then, we'll create even bigger waves on the sea together!"

Unfortunately, everyone was immersed in grief and no one paid any attention to him.

Only Usopp patted his confidant on the steel shoulder.

"Well, actually we have other materials."

Then he pointed to the cabin next door.

As the hatch slowly opened, Ark Maxim's figure appeared before Franky's eyes.

"Damn, I spoke too soon."

……

After returning from Enies Lobby, for some reason, Fanny covered her head with the blanket and refused to come out.

It's said that he used too much of his domineering aura and felt unwell.

Even when Nami and Robin personally invited him, Fanny showed little interest.

Men, they all have those few days every month, so we just let them be.

Then, as expected, the unexpected happened.

The legendary naval figure, Vice Admiral Garp, known as "the sea rascal," suddenly arrives in Water Seven.

Behind them followed Koby and Helmeppo, who seemed like completely different people.

Garp rushed straight into the Straw Hat Pirates' temporary base.

He smashed through the wall and rushed towards Luffy, who was frantically eating on the bed, delivering a loving punch.

Garp is a hero in the Navy, and his name strikes fear into the hearts of all pirates.

Surprisingly, he was just as eccentric as Luffy.

After the farce, they actually started repairing the hotel walls.

Just as everyone breathed a sigh of relief, Garp revealed an even more astonishing fact.

He stopped smiling and looked at Luffy with a serious expression.

Has your father come to see you?

"I still have a father?"

Upon hearing this, Luffy was filled with questions.

"That's right, your father's name is Dorag, just an ordinary GM soldier."

This news came as a bombshell, leaving everyone present stunned.

"I forgot, Fanny said that this matter should not be talked about carelessly, or you will be in big trouble."

Then Garp seemed to remember something.

"You've already said it!"

"By the way, do you know Fanny?"

"Yes, I'm the one who recruited him into the Navy."

"Look, isn't this armor cool? Van Nistelrooy gave it to me."

Garp then took out the Cloth Stone, casually tossed it aside, and donned the Taurus Gold Cloth.