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"What?"

The three looked at Garp in confusion, not understanding what Haki was.

Karp offered no explanation.

For these little guys, it's too early to be exposed to Haki. The best time to learn and master Haki is when they have honed their mind, body, and skills to a sufficient level.

"That kid's fist is wreathed in domineering energy!"

Garp could see it clearly: Loya's fist was wrapped in Haki, though it was still very weak and the way it was used was quite crude, but it was definitely there.

"Did he figure it out on his own?"

Karp found it somewhat unbelievable.

He was quite certain that Loya had not mastered Haki yesterday, and judging from his current performance, his strength had not changed much.

It's a change in mindset!

The kid's will hardened, and his fists were imbued with an unwavering belief in victory, which fueled his domineering aura!

That wretched brat, where does he get the confidence to beat his grandson!

Garp's expression was strange.

He originally thought that Loya was just a slightly clever recruit with decent talent; there were countless marines like him in headquarters.

but now.

Marines who can awaken their own domineering aura are extremely rare. Could it be that this kid is actually a genius whose talent is no less than his grandson's?

impossible!

His grandson's talent is the strongest!

Ahhhh, so angry!

"Go for it, Ace!"

Garp covered his mouth and shouted, "Ace, if you lose to that kid and embarrass your grandpa, grandpa will beat you to a pulp!"

"."

Ace almost couldn't catch his breath.

That damned grandpa!

Damn it, who wants to lose!

Chapter 51 Only You Can Protect the East Sea

Forest center.

Ace lay outside the circle, panting heavily, his eyes filled with resentment. This was the first time he had lost since Sabo left, except for his grandfather.

Loya stood inside the circle, his fists stained with blood.

We won, but it was a hard-fought victory.

"Hahaha, you actually managed to beat my adorable grandson, not bad at all!"

Garp laughed loudly, his hands, as hard as iron, slapping Loya's back so hard that Loya almost vomited blood.

Loya doesn't believe that such force wasn't driven by personal emotions!

Loya rolled his eyes, sat down cross-legged, looked at his bloodied fist, and recalled the battle just now.

Is this what domineering is?

He could clearly feel a strange, unseen force when he threw a punch. It didn't increase the power at all, but judging from Ace's expression when he took the punch, it was clearly in more pain.

If it truly possessed domineering power, it was much weaker than he had imagined, likely due to the limited amount of domineering power he possessed, or perhaps because he had not yet fully mastered it.

"This feeling isn't bad!"

Loya clenched his fist. According to the Navy's tradition, perhaps the next time he throws a punch, he should shout the strongest "Iron Body!"

So cool!

"Puhahaha, Loya kid."

Garp rubbed his fists, his knuckles cracking. He hadn't originally planned to instruct Loya; having Ace sparring with him was enough.

But seeing that Loya had awakened his domineering aura through his own will, he had to take it seriously. If this kid was properly trained, he would definitely become a good combat force in the future.

Let him use the iron fist of love to let this kid feel the power of dominance!

"Next, I will be your opponent!"

"."

Loya suddenly stood up.

Although their ideologies differ, it doesn't mean he doesn't want to accept Garp's guidance. They are both part of the Navy and share the same general direction.

Garp didn't rush to make a move, but instead looked at the others.

"You all come at me too!"

"Yes!"

Fenbdi and Zango responded excitedly, saying that receiving guidance from the hero Garp was something they could only dream of.

However, neither of them had any idea what they were about to face.

After a while.

"Aaaaaah, my legs are going to break!"

"Help! Help!"

The forest echoed with the wails of ghosts and wolves.

This wasn't training at all; it was one-sided torture. Even Ace and Luffy were beaten until they screamed in pain.

"Damn old thing!"

Loya staggered to his feet, his face swollen like a pig's head, and the excruciating pain made him increasingly furious.

He was now quite certain that Karp was absolutely inept at mentoring students, and that his so-called training was nothing more than a survival trial.

To become stronger, you must first survive!

Seeing Garp approaching with a sinister grin, Loya gritted his teeth and refused to back down an inch, determined to let Garp use his strongest move to receive the Iron Fist of Love!

"Iron!"

"Bang!!!"

A loving fist pierced his abdomen!

"Consciousness... is about to be shattered."

Loya's eyes rolled back, and he fell straight to the ground.

"Pfft, hahaha~~~~~"

Time passes day by day.

Every day, Loya and his crew endured excruciating pain, but they also grew increasingly familiar with Luffy and Ace, often fighting over pieces of meat during meals.

I don't know if I've gotten stronger, but I'm definitely more resilient than before.

Even Fenbdi and Zango, whose thin bodies had gradually become stronger, no longer looked frail.

Below the waterfall.

Aside from Luffy, who was filled with envy, Loya and the others stayed in the pool, letting the waterfall wash their dirty bodies.

After taking a shower, Loya approached Karp.

"Vice Admiral Garp, there's something I'd like to discuss with you about the Arlong Pirates."

He had always kept the Arlong Pirates in mind, but even now that he had mastered Haki, he couldn't guarantee that he could defeat Arlong.

Domineering attitude is not a panacea.

Back then, the Sun Pirates ran rampant, destroying countless Marine Headquarters warships. Among them were officers who could use Haki, and even a Rear Admiral from the Headquarters.

His amateurish arrogance still needs time to mature.

Previously, I wasn't familiar with Garp and couldn't speak up directly, but now that we're much closer, I feel more confident in calling for reinforcements.

Loya briefly recounted the events in Nami's hometown.

"The Arlong Pirates, I've heard about their evil deeds."

Garp cares a lot about peace in the East Blue. Whenever he encounters pirates on his return journey, he rarely lets them go. Naturally, he had heard of the Arlong Pirates.

Moreover, the Marine Headquarters caused quite a stir back then in order to subdue the Sun Pirates and give the Celestial Dragons an explanation.

The situation only gradually calmed down after Tiger's death. However, Tiger's death intensified the hatred between humans and fish-men, and pirates led by Arlong began to take revenge on humans.

Ultimately, in order to ease the hatred between humans and fish-men, the higher-ups extended an invitation to Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, to become a Shichibukai.

Jinbe agreed to the government's request to serve as a Shichibukai in exchange for the release of Arlong, who was imprisoned in Impel Down.