บท 99: 97. Garp: Kizaru, Tell The Truth, How Did You Do A Sponge?
In the conference room at Marine headquarters,
As the staff arrived one by one, Sengoku waited to turn on the projector until everyone was present.
Instead of actual footage, they began with Al and Shiki facing off at the Conqueror's!
After the recent Arabasta incident, Sengoku noticed that some young Marine generals were unfamiliar with Golden Lion Shiki.
So, Sengoku gave them a thorough lesson, and then they watched the scene broadcasted on the big screen.
Everyone's breathing couldn't help but quicken!
Sengoku's words carried weighty authority.
The first legendary pirate in history to escape from the undersea prison Impel Down—Golden Lion Shiki.
And now, he's being challenged by a rookie pirate!?
What's more, it's a clash of Conqueror's Haki, a power only one in millions can awaken!
"Is it possible? Can that man truly be fit to become a king?!"
"Have we all underestimated the strength of that man?"
For a moment, in the conference room, all the officers, including Marine Vice Admirals, were discussing Al in disbelief.
Sengoku, the Marine's three Admirals, along with other Marine generals who were well-acquainted with Conqueror's Haki, remained silent.
Especially those few individuals who were intimately familiar with the might of Golden Lion Shiki.
After witnessing this scene, their heart is filled with shockwaves!
Garp frowned, his expression darkening considerably.
In his assessment, it's exceedingly challenging for Shiki to wield such potent Conqueror's Haki with the rudder above his head!
"Sengoku, that man's strength isn't much diminished from what it was 20 years ago!"
Garp clenched his fists, his tone grave, as if he were perpetually prepared to journey to Sky Island to apprehend Shiki.
Sengoku rested his chin on both hands, his frown deep, lost in thought.
In this precarious situation now.
With Shiki restored to his peak strength.
His presence is akin to a colossal bomb hidden beneath Marineford!
It would spell disaster if he were to appear during the public execution!
After a prolonged silence, Sengoku spoke slowly.
"I've dispatched Momousagi to monitor their actions, to first ascertain their intentions, then we can strategize accordingly!"
"We can only do this...."
Garp sighed, then shifted his gaze back to the big screen.
As the screen played out.
Whether it was Shiki or Al, their demonstrated strength repeatedly challenged the perception of Marine generals.
Especially witnessing Al seemingly holding the upper hand against Shiki in their Conqueror's clash.
Vice Admiral Momonga rose abruptly, slamming the table forcefully, his expression grim, and bluntly declaring it impossible!
When he was in the Water 7, he had battled against Al, and the strength displayed on the screen seemed beyond belief!
Not just him, even Aokiji couldn't fathom that the man would possess such formidable Conqueror's Haki!
It's important to note that Conqueror's Haki is not only rare but also incredibly challenging to develop!
Conqueror's Haki only strengthens as the holder's own spirit grows.
Shiki possessing such potent Conqueror's Haki is something everyone present finds hard to comprehend.
But Al is merely a rookie who recently set sail!
A newcomer to the sea, yet under the clash of Conqueror's, he appears to be on par with Shiki, even having a slight advantage?
No one would entertain such a bizarre notion if they hadn't witnessed it firsthand!
Just as everyone was engrossed in anticipating the outcome of the impending battle.
The sight of a piece of red cloth suddenly shattered everyone's perception of reality!
In the image, Shiki launched a frenzied assault on the red cloth, accompanied by Al's peculiar movements, casting an eerie atmosphere over the scene.
Yet, before they could fully process this, a yellow square materialized, and a radiant golden light illuminated the sky.
All eyes were drawn to the enigmatic baby.
"Is that the power of the Glitter-Glitter Fruit?"
"It seems reminiscent, but that's preposterous, unless you're suggesting there's a second Glitter-Glitter Fruit?"
"Did the yellow square emit it?"
"I'm not sure, the den den mushi didn't capture the image."
Seeing their perplexed stares, Kizaru hastily waved his hands to indicate his innocence.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the meeting room took on an odd hue.
If Kizaru hadn't been at Marine HQ, they might have suspected him of sneaking off to Sky Island!
Just as everyone was speculating about what occurred.
The sight of Nami and the others mercilessly pummeling Shiki abruptly plunged the entire conference room into a chilling silence.
Marine Vice Admirals unfamiliar with Shiki turned to Sengoku one by one, silently asking:
"Is this the legendary pirate?"
Even Sengoku and Garp, seasoned sailors of the older generation who were intimately acquainted with Shiki.
After witnessing this scene, a peculiar sensation settled in their minds.
If it weren't for the earlier display of Conqueror's by Shiki,
They might have even suspected that the Shiki in the image was an imposter!
This portrayal is starkly different from the one in the "Legend"!
"Everyone, look!"
Someone exclaimed, prompting all eyes to return to the big screen.
There, they witnessed Shiki enduring nearly an hour of relentless assault.
In the end, he was overwhelmed, collapsing to the ground and slipping into a coma.
After witnessing this scene, some Marine Vice Admirals couldn't resist asking:
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, is that truly a legendary pirate from the same era as Gold Roger, the Pirate King?"
"Why does this contradict what you've told us?"
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, why did Shiki attack that red cloth seemingly without reason?"
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku..."
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku..."
Faced with the barrage of questions, Sengoku tightly shut his eyes, remaining silent.
In that moment, his mind felt like a whirlwind!
How could he possibly respond to these perplexing inquiries?
Sengoku himself couldn't comprehend why Shiki behaved in such peculiar ways!
It completely surpassed his understanding of Shiki's character!
"Has Shiki gone mad over the past 20 years?" This question couldn't help but surface in Sengoku's mind.
Just as everyone was debating why Shiki committed those astounding acts.
On the big screen, the reappearance of the yellow square immediately diverted everyone's attention to SpongeBob!
The resemblance was uncanny, both in facial features and attire.
It was difficult not to think of Kizaru.
"Admiral Kizaru, that guy..."
"I believe it's an impersonator of Admiral Kizaru, and the face appears to be wearing a mask!"
"Hey! You guys are watching the screen and then saying that line, hey!"
"No, I can't make it out even if I look at the screen!"
Just as everyone was speculating about the connection between the yellow square and Kizaru.
The arrival of Kaido left everyone's eyes widened!
"Yonko Kaido, what's he doing there!"
"Look on the other side, if I recall correctly, that's Issho, the user of the Press-Press Fruit ability!"
"What in the world is happening?!"
"Why are these individuals congregating? Could it be... are they scheming something significant?"
...
As they observed the sudden appearance of a few individuals on the big screen, Sengoku, Garp, Admiral San, and other high-ranking fighters all furrowed their brows.
Only Kizaru appeared somewhat relieved, a faint smile gracing the corner of his mouth.
Just as Kizaru was glad that this group of individuals wasn't scrutinizing him with peculiar suspicion anymore.
The next moment.
Displayed on the big screen.
SpongeBob transformed into a golden flash, darting before everyone's eyes, and upon reappearing, stood directly in front of Onigumo.
The intentionally drawn-out tone and the remarkably laid-back expression bore a striking resemblance to Kizaru in everyone's minds.
All I can say is the same!
Even Vice Admiral Yamakaji couldn't help but ask the moment he saw SpongeBob.
"Admiral Kizaru, why are you here?"
However, after casting a glance at Momousagi, SpongeBob replied with a drawn-out tone, pondering:
"Speed is power!"
"Have you... been kicked at light speed?"
Before the Momousagi could recover from her confusion, a brilliant golden light flashed before her eyes.
Then, a mighty impact rippled from her abdomen through her entire body.
Caught off guard, Momousagi transformed into a golden streak, hurtling from the sky at a height of 10,000 meters!
As she was kicked away, Momousagi's mind went blank, and she screamed in anguish:
"Admiral Kizaru, why are you attacking me!"
The cry of Candidate Admiral Momousagi reverberated through the conference room via the den den mushi, reaching the ears of everyone present.
All eyes turned to Kizaru in unison.
Even Sengoku and the other two Admirals fixed their curious gazes on Kizaru.
It seemed like they were anticipating something.
Faced with the peculiar stares from all sides, Kizaru suddenly felt a sense of numbness wash over him!
That box fellow had nothing to do with him at all!
However, no matter how much Kizaru tried to explain, it didn't seem to make much difference to everyone present.
On the contrary, everyone couldn't help but wonder, when did Kizaru have a child?
And considering the appearance of that yellow square in the image, it didn't seem to have much connection with individuals.
Just as everyone's thoughts drifted in that direction, Garp couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Garp stood up, approached Kizaru, lightly patted him on the back, and then chuckled.
"Borsalino, come clean now. How did you do a the sponge?"
Do a sponge?
Kizaru suddenly felt a sense of bewilderment. Was this some sort of slang?
Did people really talk like this?
However, before Kizaru could utter a word, Garp gave him a thumbs up, then shot him a knowing look, and continued:
"At first, I thought you were solo because of your work," Garp remarked.
"Hey~ Looks like my imagination is running wild, or you youngsters are just fooling around!"
As Garp's words trailed off, a thunderous roar suddenly erupted in the conference room!
Even at Marine Headquarters, amidst the clamor, people were leaping up!
It contorted in mid-air like a human before settling back into its original position.
Kizaru just wanted to offer an explanation.
Observing the big screen, after SpongeBob evaded the assault, he drawled lazily, appearing entirely disinterested.
"You Marine Vice Admirals, you all look like monsters, so scary~"
However, before the sentence could fully sink in,
SpongeBob raised his hand and swiftly delivered a kick, striking Onigumo before him without a moment's hesitation!
Immediately after, amidst the shocked gazes of everyone present,
SpongeBob transformed into a streak of light, crushing Yamakaji beneath his feet!
"It's truly terrifying~"
Watching the golden light gleaming beneath Huang Mian's soles, Kizaru was left dumbfounded.
Even in that moment, Kizaru was convinced it was him!
"Borsalino, care to explain?"
Sengoku, who had been silent for a long while, finally spoke up.
Kizaru remained silent, caught in a whirlwind of thoughts, pondering whether he had truly done something peculiar with the sponge?
As everyone in the conference room observed Kizaru's silence, their expressions couldn't help but grow peculiar.
"Yeah, things are certainly getting more and more interesting~" Aokiji remarked, removing the blindfold from his eyes and watching SpongeBob's performance on the big screen with a look of surprise.
Akainu shot a glance at Kizaru, who was truly lost in thought, and didn't utter a word, but inwardly, he too was filled with curiosity.
At that moment, Momonga, sensing that something was amiss, posed a question that left everyone present speechless.
"Is there a second Glitter-Glitter Fruit in this world?"
As the words hung in the air, a hush fell over the room.
Clearly, this had surpassed their understanding!
Meanwhile, on the battlefield,
Al, gazing at SpongeBob, who appeared entirely different from himself during conversation, felt a twitch at the corners of his mouth, murmuring:
"Why does this guy seem like a completely different person once he's on the battlefield?"
Just as everyone struggled to believe what they were witnessing,
Kaido, standing nearby, furrowed his brow and demanded, "Kizaru, what are you doing here!"
In response, SpongeBob slowly shifted his feet away from the top of Yamakaji's head and replied deliberately,
"Do you also wish to experience the sensation of being kicked away at the speed of light?"
"Are you joking? Aren't you a Marine Admiral?"
As SpongeBob raised his leg, Yamakaji leapt up from the ground like a carp.
Quickly drawing the long knife from his waist, he nonchalantly placed it against a spot that felt like his neck, demanding,
"You're a Marine Admiral, why are you attacking us!"
"Answer me, Borsalino! Have you betrayed the Marines!!!"
SpongeBob pursed his lips, his tone drawn out. He answered Yamakaji's question meticulously, word by word.
"You monsters resort to threatening with knives at every opportunity. It's truly frightening."
"Besides, my name is SpongeBob, not Borsalino."
With those words spoken, Mian swiftly raised his leg and kicked Yamakaji away.
The speed was so rapid that Yamakaji had no chance to react!
Following this, SpongeBob slipped his hands into his pockets, locking his gaze on Kaido, and muttered:
"The look on your face is truly irritating."
In the blink of an eye, SpongeBob transformed into a streak of light, materializing in front of Kaido.
"I really can't stand your face~"
With those words, SpongeBob's right leg transformed into a beam of light, delivering a fierce kick straight to Kaido's face!
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