Pirates: Building High Walls Starting from the East Blue.

Chapter 8, this sentence is withdrawn.

This moment.

Everyone was looking at the naval hero.

Nami, who was initially a little nervous, unconsciously recalled the old Colonel Rat and the Arlong Pirates, and immediately looked at Garp with anger and contempt.

Is this what you call a naval hero?

He's just like Colonel Rat.

As for Xia Che... he was different in her heart, at least he hadn't done anything immoral.

It even saved Cocoa West Village!

Even Smoker, who was supposed to question Shacher about justice, seemed deflated at this moment. He looked at Garp with a complicated expression, then at Shacher, as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.

His face darkened immediately.

If his own superior is corrupt, how can he have the nerve to ask a colonel who is trying to feed the villagers?

Although Shache's status was different from that of Vice Admiral Garp, he understood that this stain was nothing to Vice Admiral Garp.

Even Fleet Admiral Sengoku might not care if he heard this, but Vice Admiral Garp is a naval hero!

Within the Naval Headquarters, they serve as a benchmark and a symbol of faith for all naval forces!

And now...

Goodness...

They originally came to investigate the collusion between the Navy and pirates, but now the inspection team has been overrun!

Didn't you see that the pirates who should have been arrested were looking at them with contempt at this moment?

As for Tashigi… sensing that the atmosphere had become strange at this moment, a hint of confusion appeared on her little face. Although she was different from Colonel Smoker, as someone who would give even villains a chance and show kindness, Tashigi did not think that Colonel Shacher had violated the so-called justice.

Colonel Shacher was also a naval officer who upheld justice.

She also understood that after learning about everything the 16th Division had done, Colonel Smoker didn't actually want to arrest Colonel Shacher; he was just angry because Colonel Shacher was cooperating with pirates.

But what should we do now?

And at this moment...

Seeing everyone staring at him, Garp's face stiffened for a moment, but he quickly recovered, his grin returning to normal. He scratched his head and said, "Huh? Were we found out?"

As she spoke, she lowered her head again, looking calmly at Xia Che.

"Kid, how did you know?"

"It was just information I obtained by chance." Sensing the atmosphere was just right, Xia Che gave a calm smile and said, "So... Vice Admiral Garp, is there anything else you'd like to say?"

The voice just fell.

Before Garp could even scratch his head, seemingly troubled about what to do, Smoker stood up abruptly, worried that something unexpected might happen if things continued this way.

Smoker stared blankly at Dand Shacher and cut to the chase, saying, "Dand Shacher, you colluded with pirates to swindle military funds from the Marine Headquarters..."

"Hey, wait a minute, what do you mean by colluding with pirates? Our 16th branch has never done anything like that." Xia Che spread his hands, as if he were blaming someone, and said, "Don't wrong us. As for swindling military funds... every time we ask for military funds, it's always legal and compliant. Otherwise, I believe the Marine Headquarters wouldn't have allocated them. If you don't believe me, ask Udo~."

"Yes, our 16th branch has never embezzled military funds." Udo nodded quickly after Xia Che's signal, and said earnestly, "Every time I requested military funds, I followed the proper procedures and had all the legal and compliant formalities!"

"Colonel Smoker, you can't be wrong about us!"

"That's right, Colonel Smoker. Our 16th Division is poor, what's wrong with asking for more money?"

"Are you still trying to deny it?" Smoker's face darkened upon hearing the exchange between Shache and Udo. "Captain of the Moke Pirates..."

But he hadn't finished speaking.

"Thank you, Colonel Smoker, for assisting the 16th Branch in successfully capturing the Mok Pirates." Shache interrupted Smoker directly, saying solemnly, "This vicious pirate gang has been troubling our 16th Branch for many years. They are extremely cunning. I never expected that they would finally be arrested and brought to justice today."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Udo.

"Hey, Udo, hurry up and get the Mok Pirates captain into the 16th Branch Prison! Don't let him escape!"

"Yes, Colonel!"

"..."

Does this guy think they're idiots?

Seeing Colonel Shacher and Marine Udo still trying to argue, Smoker's face darkened even more. He slammed his fist on the table. "Are you trying to fool the Navy? Colonel Shacher, have you forgotten what Instructor Zephyr taught you? Have you forgotten the justice you bear as a Marine?"

"The Navy's justice?" Shache glanced at Garp, who was watching the show with amusement, and raised an eyebrow.

Good heavens, even now that things have come to this, isn't this old guy going to say anything?

Aren't you worried they might actually start fighting?

As a transmigrator, Xia Che didn't believe in so-called justice at all, since the world government above him was such a mess!

The root of the problem is rotten, so what's the point of talking about justice with him?

If you have the guts to kill him, he'll just go back to being a fourth-level clerk or director.

That's enough!

There's nothing to be afraid of.

Shacher sat back down, looked at Colonel Smoker with a cold face, and said expressionlessly, "What kind of justice is this so-called naval justice?"

"To uphold world peace and order, and to drive out the evil that plagues the seas!"

"Expel the evil that wreaks havoc on the sea? Then what exactly is the evil that wreaks havoc on the sea? Senior Smoker, is the justice you bear truly justice?" Shache sighed and looked at Smoker. He knew that not all Marines knew the truth about the World Government and the darkness hidden within the Marines.

Shacher stood up, looked directly at Smoker, and said calmly, "Are you a thug who burns, kills, and plunders? Are you a slave-hunting gang that indiscriminately captures slaves? Or are you the one who hunts and kills innocent pregnant women for the sake of a baby? Or are you the one who brought about the destruction of the God Valley Kingdom...?"

He hadn't finished speaking.

really.

"Shut up!"

He was interrupted!

Garp interrupted him directly!

Garp's smile vanished, replaced by a frown as he looked at Shache seriously. "Shache, although I don't know where you learned these secrets from, some secrets are best kept to yourself."

"Of course~, I was just startled by Smoker."

He wouldn't dare say these things to anyone else, but he had no choice; if he wanted to develop his business in the East China Sea, he couldn't avoid these two people.

Looking up at Smoker, who was frowning at his words, Shacher paused for a moment before continuing, "Senior Smoker, the justice the Navy upholds may not be as just as you imagine. In this era, there is no absolute justice!"

The words were spoken.

Before Smoker, who was staring intently at him, could say anything...

"I knew Sengoku would only cause me trouble." Garp rubbed his head, looking exasperated. "I thought he was just a Marine colluding with pirates, but it turns out you know more than I thought. What do we do now? Should we just pretend we never met?"

"Lieutenant General Garp..." Smoker looked at Garp speechlessly. Although he didn't know what Shach had meant, he could sense that it was a very troublesome matter.

Is the naval hero trying to shirk his responsibilities and run away?

Can you please make it less troublesome?

But before he could say anything...

"Let's leave it at that for now!" Garp picked his nose, looked at Shache who was still gripping the hilt of his sword, and said with a grin, "I'm too old for this, I don't want to cause myself any more trouble! Besides, you... don't really want to arrest this kid, do you?"

"Hmph!" Smoker, who had been directly exposed by Garp, snorted coldly, but didn't say anything more.

With a dark expression, he turned to look at Shache again, "The Mok Pirates must be put on trial. I will arrest the Mok Pirates and lock them up in Loguetown Prison."

"Arrest me if you want!" Hearing Smoker's words, Mok stubbornly retorted, "As long as the boss is alright, what does it matter if I, Mok, am locked up?"

just.

"Shut up!" Xia Che said, speechless, to the silly boy.

They were having a good talk, why did they have to be so reckless?

He was the one who brought Moke out of prison, and he didn't want to just send him back in like that.

When I first met this kid, he was skin and bones with a sallow complexion. I never expected that he would grow so strong in just a few years.

They're already taller than him.

But does it only grow in size and not in brain?

Of course~

Although he's a bit silly, Moke is very obedient to me. He will carry out my orders diligently, which is why I feel so comfortable letting Moke go out and become a pirate.

Don't be afraid that he will turn bad.

Shachet turned his head, ignoring Smoker, and looked at Garp. "Mitsunari!"

"???"

"From now on, 30% of the military funds applied for by the 16 branches will be allocated to them!"

As soon as he said that...

Everyone was stunned, then stared at Xia Che with dark faces.

Is this guy bribing a naval hero?

To do this in front of so many people, that's incredibly audacious!

Smoker, in particular… his face turned ashen. Did this kid not take him seriously?

How could they bribe a naval hero right in front of him?

And he's a naval hero!

How could they possibly be bought off by a mere 30% of the military budget of a branch?

really……

Before he could even stop him, Lieutenant General Garp was already glaring at Shache with a cold expression. "Kid, what do you take me for?"

however.

Before Smoker could even utter a cold laugh.

"At least 50%!"

Instantly.

"..."

Everyone fell silent again.

Before anyone could speak...

"Deal!" Xia Che looked somewhat surprised, as if he hadn't expected Garp to actually agree. He had been prepared to reveal Ace's secret to threaten him if Garp refused!

He patted Garp's outstretched hand directly.

"Should I give it to you directly next time, or give it to your grandson?"

"Why give it to my grandson? That kid's all grown up now, he has to fend for himself!" Garp said cheerfully, completely ignoring his grandson. "And don't bother giving it to me either. You know the Goa Kingdom, right? There are some refugees there too."

As soon as he said that...

"..."

Xia Che immediately understood why this guy had agreed. No wonder he agreed so readily; it turned out he had this in mind.

That's true. He didn't do anything wrong. Or rather, the things he did were nothing to this old guy who was also shady. Rather than letting him talk nonsense, or even go to sea as a pirate to talk nonsense, it's better to let him stay here quietly.

Anyway, he doesn't want to run around for the time being, so this suits him just fine.

As for the Kingdom of Goa...

It doesn't matter where you recruit workers, it's all the same!

Xia Che smiled. "It's a pleasure doing business with you!"

"It's a pleasure working with you!"

Both of them wore meaningful smiles.

only……

"What's the odds?" Smoker grabbed Garp by the collar and yelled, "Do you even know what you're doing, Vice Admiral Garp?!"

"Hey, Smoker, don't be so hasty. I know what I'm doing. The Mok Pirates didn't do anything, did they?" Garp, who was being grabbed by the collar, chuckled, picked his nose, and looked at the bewildered Mok with a knowing smile. "Let him go, it'll be fine!"

"Do you know what you're saying? You're a Marine, and they're pirates!"

"Ah, I almost forgot, about that 'withdraw' thing!" Garp laughed, seemingly unconcerned about his earlier slip of the tongue. He then sighed, shook his head, and continued picking his nose, his eyes darting around as he said, "I didn't expect the Mok Pirates to be just as Colonel Shache said. They're really too cunning. They actually managed to escape from us. We must alert the Marine Headquarters."

The words were spoken.

Smoker: ...

Looking at the shameless naval hero Vice Admiral Garp, I have something to say, but I don't know whether I should or not.

Does this old guy think he's a fool?

(End of this chapter)