Speaking of coincidences.
It just so happened that the war yesterday occurred exactly on this day.
Luffy and his crew held a banquet at Water Seven; although they were terrified by Luna and the others' battle, Luna's final victory lifted their spirits, making the Water Seven banquet even more joyous.
In a sense, Rocks also missed a great feast, and today was another special day: Garp arrived, and it was at the original plot time.
If Luna knew about this, she would definitely be very surprised; the world regeneration power of the One Piece World truly is strong.
Coincidentally, the restaurant where Rocks brought his two old cadres was the very restaurant where Garp and Luffy were supposed to meet—the one Garp would smash through the side wall to enter, and the one Garp would later help the Marine Soldiers repair, showing Garp's charisma.
Having money on hand, Rocks, who once wanted to become the ruler of the world, was bloodthirsty but wouldn't actively attack ordinary civilians.
He mainly dealt with those who stood in the way of his dream—in short, enemies.
So he paid, ordered a lavish table of dishes, and ate heartily with his two old cadres.
People from the undersea world have extraordinary physiques.
Yesterday's drinking was extensive, and under the astonished gazes of the surrounding people, Rocks and the two men devoured a massive amount of food.
Soon, the Straw Hat Pirates also arrived, including the newly joined Franky and Usopp, who had returned to the crew earlier.
The Straw Hat Pirates currently had money; even though Luffy spent a lot on yesterday's banquet, they could still afford a meal.
Their current strength wasn't high enough for them to eat excessively, except for Luffy, who was one of the biggest gluttons in the One Piece World.
Naturally, Rocks noticed this group of lively young people, especially the straw hat Luffy wore on his head.
How could he not recognize it?
Wasn't that the hat belonging to that old bastard, Roger?
Thinking of this, Rocks instantly flew into a rage, nearly releasing his Haki.
After all, he hated Roger more than Garp.
Garp was a Marine opposing him, which was understandable, but Roger, a pirate, was simply a disgrace among their kind back then.
But when he remembered that this kid wasn't Roger's son but Garp's Grandson, and even had some connection with his Granddaughter, he stopped himself; otherwise, he would already have gone up and hit him.
Ultimately, he managed to restrain himself, constantly reminding himself internally not to compete with a mere youngster.
Speaking of Roger, since his Granddaughter possessed the power of resurrection, he absolutely had to revive that guy.
He wanted revenge; he wanted to beat Roger up.
Moreover, although Roger's son was still alive, his wife must be dead, right?
If that was the case, hehe...
Rocks immediately wore a cold sneer as he thought of some wicked scheme, making John and Silver Axe beside him shudder and break out in goosebumps.
Even Luffy and his crew, eating nearby, felt a chill.
What was going on?
It was clearly very hot just a moment ago!
But one thing was certain: if Roger really returned, Rocks would definitely torment him to death, as Roger was genuinely no match for Rocks in terms of pure strength.
"Hmm? Garp is here."
Rocks suddenly glanced toward the nearby wall, sensing that Garp was about to smash through it.
But why wouldn't that old man use the front door?
Was he trying to scare his Grandson?
Huh, when did this kid fall asleep?
Rocks was momentarily confused, then realized with some bewilderment that Luffy had fallen asleep while eating sometime without anyone noticing.
What was happening?
What the heck was wrong with this kid?
But he confirmed that the Monkey family truly was an oddity among the D clan.
With a loud crash, Garp indeed burst through the wall, and the following interaction between Garp and Luffy made Rocks want to laugh.
"Old Captain, what should we do next?" Silver Axe, having already eaten his fill, asked Garp, who was holding his sleeping Grandson.
Simply put, he was asking if they should fight or run.
"Fight what?
Is this place still useful to my Granddaughter?
Let's go back.
We'll rest on my Granddaughter's old ship for a bit, and I'll go look at the big robot my Granddaughter gave me.
Once our ship is built in a few days, we'll leave, so let's go back now."
Rocks gave the man a glare.
How could this guy still be so brainless even after dying once and being resurrected?
After speaking, Rocks led the two men, preparing to leave the establishment.
"Wait a minute, Rocks, are you just planning to walk away?" But suddenly, Garp, who had seemingly woken up, looked at Rocks with determination and killing intent.
At the same time, he immediately tossed Luffy aside.
"When I, Rocks, want to leave, since when do I need to listen to anyone else's opinion?" Rocks said without turning his head, continuing toward the front door.
"Oh, is that so?
Then take a punch from this old man first."
Hearing this, Garp immediately became displeased and instantly threw a punch.
He instantly used Soru to appear behind Rocks, delivering a punch fully infused with Armament Haki.
Hmph, did you think my Granddaughter didn't secretly give me anything besides the sky fire robot?
Good, this is the perfect chance to test this powerful strength.
Rocks thought with a cold snort, then immediately activated the power his Granddaughter had left within his body.
He instantly felt a sense of elevation throughout his being; everything about him had significantly enhanced.
He could even use just a bit of Observation Haki, and without turning his head or opening his eyes, he knew Garp's every movement behind him.
He saw Garp's eyes clearly, along with his heartbeat and breathing.
Simultaneously, he felt massive improvements in all other areas.
He simply extended a single finger, swinging his arm backward, and with this simple movement, he effortlessly blocked Garp's punch, which contained an extremely compressed and powerful Armament Haki.
Those unfamiliar with the two men, of which there were many in the restaurant, were fine, but upon seeing this, everyone—from the Marines and Bogard outside to Silver Axe and John—was dumbfounded.
However, the most shocked and incredulous was Garp himself, the man involved.
He absolutely could not believe that Rocks had blocked his punch so easily.
This was not what he had expected.
In his original plan, shouldn't Rocks have turned around and countered with a Haki-infused punch of his own?
Or perhaps used a sword?
But now, how could it be so effortless?
This was completely different from what he had imagined.
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