Logue Town, also known as the "Town of Beginning and the End."
It is located near the entrance of the Grand Line, and anyone who wants to go to the Grand Line will choose to rest and resupply here.
Therefore, this town is completely different from the places Luffy had visited in the past.
It is very prosperous, with numerous ships docking at the port all year round. They may be merchants, pirates, or simply tourists.
Its geographical location determines that it is inevitably a military stronghold.
Therefore, the Naval Headquarters has stationed an excellent colonel here.
Known as "White Hunter" Smoker, a Logia Smoke fruit ability user!
In the Haki-rare East Blue, his ability is invincible.
With him guarding the town, the pirates in the East Blue are much weaker in terms of both quantity and strength compared to the other three seas. Once they show up, they are easily targeted and solved accurately.
The port.
The Going Merry and the Thousand Sunny docked slowly.
"I say, Luffy, should we dock at a more remote coast?" Usopp whispered from the Neighboring Going Merry.
Does this idiot captain even know that he now has a bounty of 71 million?
There is no higher bounty in the East Blue!!
Once discovered, we can expect a large wave of Marines attacking.
"It's okay, only Zoro and I are wanted."
Luffy shook his head.
Dock at a remote coast?
There's no need for that.
We also have to arrange for someone to guard the ship.
Rarely do we come to a bustling town. After being at sea for so long, everyone should have a good time exploring.
"Luffy, I'm going to buy two swords. The ones I had before were dismantled by Hawk-Eye."
Zoro greeted and was the first to jump off the ship.
"Don't get lost, Johnny, Yosaku, you guys follow him."
"Yes, Captain Luffy! Leave it to us!"
The two immediately followed. They knew Zoro's sense of direction too well.
They almost lost the Thousand Sunny at sea before, almost being led into a ditch by him!!
"Who would get lost!" Zoro turned around and complained, exuding confidence.
Luffy laughed, "Do you have enough money?"
When they were in Orange Town, Zoro received one-third of Buggy's treasure, about three to four million berries.
Therefore, he just waved his hand and left without looking back.
He's got money!
After Zoro and the others left, Sanji came out with Krieg and Gin.
"Luffy, I'm going to the Marine Base to exchange bounties."
"Thank you, Sanji. You're the most suitable for this job."
Luffy nodded.
He and Zoro are wanted, obviously Usopp is not suitable. After thinking about it, Sanji is the most reliable among the men.
Afterwards, Nami and the other two women went shopping together.
Girls have more things to buy, the latest clothes, shoes, beautiful jewelry, even perfume, cosmetics, and so on.
To this, Luffy could only say that no matter which world it is, women still love shopping.
He's not interested in joining in the fun. Even if he is the captain, he will end up being a pack mule.
There shouldn't be any fellow men who enjoy accompanying women in shopping.
In the end, only two people were left.
Luffy looked at Usopp.
"Let's go, it's just the two of us."
"No, I'm fine alone. Goodbye, Luffy!"
Usopp disappeared from Luffy's sight like a gust of wind.
"..."
Have I stayed on the Thousand Sunny for too long? Have I spent too little time on the Going Merry, causing a rift between us?
Luffy fell into deep thought and had to ponder this question.
On the other side.
Usopp ran wildly, thinking proudly, "A bounty of 71 million, I'll be done for if I go with you! I'll definitely be targeted! Luffy, I won't hold you back! Ahahaha! I'm so smart!"
...
"Colonel Smoker, the pirate ship of the Straw Hat Pirates has been spotted at the port!"
Marine Base, a smoke-filled office.
Upon hearing the report from his subordinates, Smoker immediately looked at the wanted poster posted on the side.
"A bounty of 71 million, they came so quickly?"
"Yes! Should we contact Vice Admiral Garp?"
"No, don't contact him yet. I'll go see them myself!"
Smoker stood up, put on his coat, and walked out of the office.
Monkey D. Luffy, capture only.
Monkey D. Garp, the Marine hero.
["Even a fool could guess his identity.
No one is a fool!
This time, let me capture you and see, how capable are the 71 million pirates that emerged in the East Blue!"]
"Oh, by the way, where is Tashigi?"
"Tashigi, the Sergeant Major, is following Vice Admiral Garp..."
Upon hearing this, Smoker didn't say anything else and left the base directly.
...
Logue Town's famous landmark, the execution platform of the Pirate King.
Luffy flew over the tall buildings and arrived here alone.
He stood at the top of a tall building surrounding the execution square, looking at the execution platform in the center of the square.
"The place where Pirate King Roger died..."
He didn't want to sit on it and take a look, he just came to see it out of sentimentality.
Just like a popular check-in spot in a past life.
However, after actually seeing it, there was nothing special about it.
"It's not interesting, let's go... Huh?"
Suddenly, Luffy made a soft sound and looked towards the square.
"Why is he here?!" A hint of confusion flashed through his mind.
People were coming and going in the square, bustling with activity.
But a tall, broad-chested, muscular old man jumped onto the execution platform in one leap.
He was wearing a "Justice" cloak on his back!
"Vice Admiral Garp!"
Under the execution platform, a girl wearing glasses anxiously shouted, "Please don't cause trouble, that place is a special facility of the World Government..."
"Hahaha, don't worry, Tashigi-Chan."
Garp laughed heartily and sat down cross-legged.
This scene immediately caught the attention of the people in the square, and they all looked over.
"Is that Marine hero... Garp?"
"It's Vice Admiral Garp!"
"Vice Admiral Garp came to this city?!"
The crowd was stunned for a while, then erupted into loud cheers.
Every person's face was filled with genuine smiles.
Tashigi was shocked to hear this. This was the living legend? Such immense popularity!
Garp grinned.
"Quiet down, and stay a bit further away if possible!"
With that, he took a deep breath and shouted, "Pirate Luffy, I know you're here, come out!"
Upon hearing this, the square became restless.
Tashigi was greatly surprised.
Pirate Luffy? The pirate who had a bounty poster issued yesterday!?
On the top floor of the tall building, Luffy was momentarily speechless.
He knew that with Garp's Observation Haki, he probably noticed him as soon as he landed.
He was just curious why Garp was here.
"Do you still want to hide? You brat, I knew you were up to something when you raised your butt!"
"If you want to go to the Grand Line, you'll definitely come here. If you come here, you'll definitely come to this square!"
"Do I have to punch you out?"
Garp blew air towards his fist, full of threat.
Luffy's mouth twitched, and he had no choice but to jump down from the tall building.
When the people around saw him, their expressions changed.
Even though it had only been a day, the pirate with the highest bounty in the East Blue was already well-known.
"It really is Straw Hat Luffy!"
Tashigi immediately drew her sword from her waist and said nervously, "Vice Admiral Garp, please step back, I will stop him!"
Garp: "..."
Luffy: "..."
Are there really fools like this in the world?!
"Hahahaha..."
Luffy couldn't help but laugh, looked up at Garp on the execution platform, and his tone became serious.
"Grandpa, are you trying to stop me?"
Grand... Grandpa?!!
Tashigi was instantly stunned.
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