Chapter 60 Departure

“Clang! Clang!”

“Puhahahaha! Not bad, not bad!”

Garp laughed as he used his Armament Haki-covered neck to block Nojiko’s slash, while simultaneously delivering a precise elbow strike to Kaguya’s blade.

Both were pushed back again, but this time Garp didn’t pursue. Instead, he stood in place, rotating his shoulders.

“The Barrier-Barrier Fruit truly lives up to its reputation, able to withstand a strike with seventy percent of my strength.”

A flicker of appreciation flashed in Garp’s eyes.

“Only seventy percent…”

Nami was shocked upon hearing this. She gritted her teeth, struggling to support her faltering body as she desperately maintained the Barrier.

Looking at the three of them, panting and drenched in sweat.

Garp gradually withdrew the imposing aura around him.

“Puhahahaha! You brats, your strength is quite impressive.

Though it’s a bit of a shame, we’ll end it here for today.”

Kaguya looked at Garp and asked knowingly.

“Vice Admiral Garp, what do you mean by this?”

“Puhahahaha! I didn’t come here this time to capture you.

For the actions of those Marine scum, I apologize to you.

Since you have no intention of joining the Marines, I won’t force the issue.”

After saying this, Garp added a warning.

“However!

Although I’m letting you go this time, if you commit evil deeds, I will personally capture you and bring you to justice.”

After warning the three, Garp laughed heartily and leaped back onto the warship.

The dragon soaring ten thousand miles rocked violently once more under the immense force.

After steadying themselves, the three saw the warship ahead begin to turn and slowly sail away into the distance.

Nami and Nojiko exchanged glances, not understanding why the formidable Garp had inexplicably let them go.

But seeing the departing warship, the two women breathed a sigh of relief.

Relaxing, Nami instantly felt her body go weak.

“You’ve worked hard.”

Kaguya sheathed his sword and supported the exhausted Nami.

Nami bore the brunt of the pressure in this battle.

He and Nojiko weren’t completely useless, but they might as well have been slacking off the entire time.

“It’s fine, that old man’s strength is incredible…”

Nami leaned weakly into Kaguya’s embrace.

“Of course he’s strong. He’s the Marine Hero, the one who once chased Pirate King Roger all over the world.

You withstanding so many of his attacks is already quite remarkable.”

Kaguya gently picked Nami up, his eyes filled with concern.

Nojiko sheathed Yubashiri and, gazing at the warship gradually disappearing over the horizon, said thoughtfully, “Why did Vice Admiral Garp let us go?”

Kaguya carried Nami toward the Captains Cabin, with Nojiko following closely behind.

“Not letting us go, but letting me go.

You two aren’t even wanted; he had no reason to capture you.”

Kaguya paused before continuing to explain.

“Actually, Vice Admiral Garp never intended to capture me from the start.

This time, he was more testing our strength.

Otherwise, with his power, why would he need to engage us for so long?

Remember, he’s one of the top-tier powerhouses on these seas.”

Returning to the Captains Cabin, Kaguya placed Nami on the bed.

“Now, you should get some proper rest.

Though you’re not seriously injured, it’s best to recuperate.”

Nojiko brought a cup of hot tea and gently placed it by Nami’s bedside.

Looking at her sister’s pale face, she couldn’t help but sigh.

“That old man’s fists are truly terrifying; even Nami almost couldn’t block them.”

“Now you see the gap between us and top-tier powerhouses.

In the recent battle, Old Man Garp probably didn’t even use half his strength.”

At that moment, Honey Queen pushed open the Captains Cabin door.

“Are you all unharmed…”

Honey Queen asked with concern.

She had also set aside her usual seductive demeanor.

She had just finished winding the spring ten thousand times and was about to go help when she noticed the dragon soaring ten thousand miles had stopped rocking violently.

When she emerged from the lower deck, the deck was already empty.

Only a mess remained.

She thought Kaguya and the others had been captured by the Marines, but then she suddenly heard the Captains Cabin door close.

“We’re fine, but Nami sustained some minor injuries.”

“I didn’t contribute much in the recent battle, so let me take care of Nami now.”

“I don’t want this vixen taking care of me~”

“Nami.”

Nojiko gently patted her sister’s hand, signaling her not to be willful.

Honey Queen, however, smiled indifferently.

“Alright, Nami is mainly exhausted from the immense physical strain.

Let’s all leave and let her get a good sleep.”

Kaguya tucked Nami in, then led the two women out of the Captains Cabin.

“Honey Queen, I’ll leave the deck cleanup to you.

Nojiko and I will also rest for a bit.”

“Mm, you go ahead. I’ll handle the deck.”

Kaguya and Nojiko slept in the Restroom.

They slept straight until dusk.

Kaguya woke up to the aroma of food.

Nojiko, nestled in his arms, woke up shortly after.

“It smells so good~”

Nojiko stretched in Kaguya’s embrace.

“Honey Queen must be cooking.

I didn’t expect her to know how to cook.”

Kaguya rubbed his slightly sore neck and chuckled softly.

When the two arrived at the Dining Area, Honey Queen was busy at the stove, wearing an apron.

Several delicious-looking dishes were already on the table, their enticing aroma making the hungry pair’s mouths water.

“Has Nami not woken up yet?”

Nojiko asked softly.

“I checked earlier; she’s sleeping soundly.”

Honey Queen placed the last dish on the table and wiped the sweat from her forehead.

“I specially prepared a nourishing fish soup; she can have it warm when she wakes up.”

Looking at the lavish dinner before him, Kaguya couldn’t help but remark.

“I didn’t expect you to know how to cook.”

“Actually, I didn’t originally.

I followed a recipe for all of this.

I thought it would be difficult, but it turned out to be quite simple.”

Honey Queen untied her apron, revealing a proud smile.

“But don’t get your hopes up too high~”

She playfully winked.

“After all, this is my first time cooking.”

Nojiko picked up a piece of fish to taste, and her eyes immediately lit up.

“The flavor is really good!”

Kaguya speared a piece of Sea Kings steak and took a bite.

“Mm, indeed not bad.

For a first attempt, this level is already quite impressive.”

As the three were enjoying dinner, they suddenly heard light footsteps.

Nami appeared at the Dining Area entrance, rubbing her eyes, with one strap of her nightgown slipped off, revealing her fair shoulder.

“It smells so good… Did I miss something?”

She asked groggily.

“Nami! You’re awake!”

Nojiko immediately put down her chopsticks and hurried over to support her sister.

“Feeling better?”

“Mm… still a bit tired.”

Nami yawned, but her gaze was drawn to the delicious food on the table.

“Wow, you started eating without me~”

Nojiko helped Nami sit down, and Kaguya handed her a bowl of fish soup.

“We didn’t want to disturb your rest~”

Nami picked up the fish soup and gulped it down.

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