One Piece: Starting from Awakening the Cosmo at Marineford

It will take Blackbeard time to acquire the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, while Garp's warships will soon reach the shore.

Blackbeard had just fought Marco and Aaron consecutively, and was exhausted.

He had also witnessed the power of Aaron's fire regeneration ability; his injuries had improved considerably in a short time, and his complexion had changed from pale to rosy.

If he can hold them off for just a few more minutes, Garp's warships will be within range of his cannons, making escape much more difficult.

Blackbeard made a quick decision to "retreat".

Of course, all of this is based on Garp's immense strength.

Blackbeard and his gang ran to the shore, boarded the boat, hoisted the sails, and fled like the wind.

Fombi, concerned about Aaron's injuries, did not give chase. Urged by Lark, he quickly landed on the ground and went to the edge of the pit to check on Aaron's injuries.

The flames inside the pit were burning brightly when a figure slowly emerged from within.

Aaron raised his hand and patted his forehead: "That black-bearded guy, he really hit me hard! My head still hurts!"

Hibari smiled through her tears: "Senior Aaron, you're alright, that's wonderful!"

Fombey laughed, "I knew it! My little flames couldn't do anything to the boss!"

Aaron looked bewildered: "Who are you?"

"Huh?" Yun Que was stunned for a moment, then her face fell, and she said anxiously, "It's over! Senior Aaron's brain has been damaged, he doesn't remember us!"

Finbuddy waved his hand in front of Aaron's eyes: "Boss, don't you remember us?"

Aaron shook his head: "Who are you?"

"Ahhh..." Hibari cried out, stamping his feet in frustration.

Fombey scratched his head anxiously, "Hey, ship's doctor, come check me out... what's wrong?"

The ship's doctor frowned and said, "Brain damage can indeed sometimes cause amnesia, and it could even turn someone into an idiot."

"Huh?" Hibari exclaimed, jumping up and down. "Can it be cured?"

The ship's doctor shook his head: "Difficult."

"What should we do then?"

Seeing the anxious looks on everyone's faces, Aaron couldn't help but burst out laughing: "Hey, what's the rush?"

"Huh?" Finch was stunned for a moment, then realized that he had been tricked.

The lark's mouth was slightly open, but she didn't make a sound; only tears continued to fall.

Aaron said, "Lark, don't let your tears cloud your vision, or your bullets will miss their mark."

Yun Que burst into tears again: "Senior Aaron is starting to talk nonsense!"

Aaron was taken aback: "This girl, with such slow reflexes, how did she become a sniper?"

As Lark wiped away her tears, she saw the smile on Aaron's lips and realized, "Are you alright?"

Aaron said, "It's alright."

The lark stamped her foot: "You scared me to death..."

Aaron said, "Alright, Blackbeard and his gang are gone, everything's fine now."

Dozens of reporters had already surrounded him, wanting to interview Aaron.

Aaron ignored them and strode towards the sea with Lark, Finbdi Bernard, and the others.

The reporters followed behind like flies, chattering incessantly.

Garp fired a barrage of shells at the warship before it finally docked.

Upon seeing the corpses scattered across the island, Karp walked over to Aaron, grabbed him, and checked him over: "You little brat, are you alright?"

Aaron said, "It's alright."

Garp snorted, "I knew it! That's what you were planning on this voyage! Who knows what would have happened if I'd arrived any later!"

Hibari said, "Vice Admiral Garp... Blackbeard and his gang only ran away when they saw you coming. Thank you!"

Karp waved his hand: "Skylark, I don't think it's that simple. If Aaron were a lamb to the slaughter, Blackbeard would have grabbed him without a second thought."

Aaron scratched his head: "I'm not that bad."

Garp said, "Thankfully nothing unexpected happened, but I'm still a little surprised that none of you died."

Aaron laughed and said, "Old man, which of us do you hope will die?"

Garp said sternly, "I'd love for you to die!"

The reporters finally couldn't contain themselves and surrounded him: "Lieutenant General Karp, I'm a reporter from the World Economic Herald. May I interview you?"

"These young men must be officers from headquarters, right?"

"Commodore Aaron, did you really obtain the Tremor-Tremor Fruit?"

"Yeah, what's with your flames? Is it some new technology from Vegapunk?"

Aaron said, "Can't you keep things a little secret? If you report this, I'll be targeted whenever I encounter pirates in the future, won't I?"

Garp said, "This matter was arranged by Marine Headquarters. I can't disclose any other details. Just report the facts. You may all leave now."

The reporters, intimidated by Kap's authority, didn't want to cause trouble and boarded the ship in small groups.

Karp said, "Hey kid, where are you planning to cause trouble?"

Aaron said, "Whatever. Let's just wander around."

"You little brat, wherever you go, blood flows like a river. The Navy has produced a killing machine!"

Garp sighed, muttering, "I don't know if it was right or wrong to see you as the future of the Navy..."

Aaron smiled and said, "Everything is arranged. There's no need to do it deliberately."

Garp chuckled. "Such a young age, yet you spout all these grand theories. Aren't you coming back to headquarters with me?"

Aaron stretched: "No, I've only been out of headquarters for a little over ten days, and I don't want to go back yet. Master Bogart didn't come this time?"

Karp said, "He didn't come. He had something to do."

Aaron shook his head, wondering if Bogart had failed to get him a knife and was too embarrassed to come.

Garp added, "You brat, shut up for now. You've offended almost every powerful figure in the New World. Do you want them to unite and attack Marine Headquarters together?"

"They wouldn't dare, nor would they. The four emperors are all acting independently, each with their own plans; how could they possibly be so united? Besides, I haven't offended everyone. There's still Wang Zhi and Shanks, aren't there?"

"Heh, I advise you to take it easy and not cause too much trouble. Although you've been given the power to declare war on the Four Emperors, it's only to capture fugitives. If you really make a big fuss, no one will cover for you."

Aaron smiled and said, "No need. I can handle it myself."

Garp was silent for a moment. "Alright. You can handle it yourself. But remember one thing: you're a Marine, not a pirate. You can't do whatever you want. You need to consider more than just your own safety, understand?"

Aaron said, "Don't worry, I've got it. Aren't they all safe and sound?"

Garp said, "As marines, we often risk our lives. Casualties are inevitable. I just hope you have some respect for life."

Aaron glanced at the ground: "Old man, are you blaming me for indiscriminate killing?"

Garp waved his hand: "I don't want to hear your excuses. Get lost."

Aaron yawned: "Let's go. The old man's annoyed."