Chapter 103: Fair Justice

The artillery fire on Hannabal was still roaring.

But Karl and Smoker had already returned to the warship with Gasparde, having come over on the Salamander.

This ship was really fast. Karl liked it very much and was preparing to take it back to Headquarters to have it modified and make it his second warship.

"There are no more pirates running out of Hannabal. What should we do?"

Karl stroked his chin and said: "Notify all warships to approach Hannabal and carry out the arrests. You and Smoker go!"

"Yes!"

The artillery fire gradually subsided, but the gunfire on Hannabal intensified. The pirates were still unwilling to give up, wanting to break through the encirclement and win a chance at survival.

It was a pity that under the encirclement of thousands of Marines, they had almost no power to resist.

Others were fighting fiercely, but Karl was quietly enjoying a sunbath, even taking a nap. It was incredibly comfortable.

"Karl, Karl!"

"Oh, it’s you! How’s the situation?"

Smoker said happily: "Not a single one escaped; all were captured. It’s just that a lot died during the capture process. You know my ability; small fry with average physical fitness just suffocated to death."

Karl waved his hand: "Doesn't matter. Catching them was just a side task. Hand the captured ones over to the branch. Let’s go!"

"Directly back to Marine Headquarters?"

Karl nodded: "Of course. Otherwise, how can I properly 'talk' to Fleet Admiral Sengoku?"

Smoker couldn't help but clench his fists, the fire in his heart burning fiercely.

Two days later, Marineford, Fleet Admiral’s office.

"Not bad, not bad. Not only did you capture Gasparde, but you also took down so many small pirate groups causing chaos on the sea. You are really making me more and more satisfied."

After saying this, Sengoku stroked his chin, observing Karl. Why did it feel Move Move Like he had become stronger again?

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, during the process of capturing Gasparde, I had an immature idea..."

"Go ahead!"

Karl’s mouth curled up slightly, and he said: "It’s Move Move Like this. Gasparde’s defection has greatly affected the reputation of the Marines, and at the same time, it has exposed a problem. Since there is a first Gasparde, how can we guarantee there won't be a second?"

"Or countless Marines who have the same thoughts as Gasparde but don't dare to defect blatantly?"

Sengoku’s expression became serious. It wouldn't have been a problem if Karl hadn't said it, but now that he had, it really was a problem.

"And, when I asked Gasparde why he defected from the Marines, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, do you know what he said?"

Sengoku said in a deep voice: "Don't keep me in suspense, just say it!"

Karl took a deep breath, looked at the sky at a 45-degree angle, and said in deep grief: "Money, power, status. The Marines couldn't give him these, but by becoming a pirate, he could easily possess them."

"He was a Marine Headquarters Ensign with unlimited prospects. If he says that, what thoughts would the branch commanders spread across the Four Blues have?"

"Especially those remote branches, far from the emperor. They have no hope of promotion and guard that meager salary every day. Will they be content?"

Sengoku took off his glasses and rubbed his eye sockets: "Sigh~ You think I don't know this? The world is so big, there are always places we can't take care of. There’s nothing to be done about that."

"Hearing you say this, do you have any good ideas?"

Karl nodded: "Yes, I boldly apply to Fleet Admiral Sengoku to establish a new department, the Marine Independent Commission Against Corruption."

"Independent Commission Against Corruption?"

Karl saw it had a chance and immediately explained: "The Independent Commission Against Corruption is to accept and review Marine corruption..."

"In addition, we must vigorously reward those Marines with good conduct who work diligently, so that they can be rewarded for their work and receive the treatment they deserve."

"The purpose is to rectify the bad atmosphere within the Marines and maintain fair justice within the Marines. Only then can we represent justice, right?"

Sengoku nodded: "Your idea is very good, but have you considered a problem? Going to arrest corrupt Marines with such fanfare, won't it alert the enemy?"

"Listen to me finish. The effect of alerting the enemy is exactly what I want. Look at this..."

An hour later, Karl left the Fleet Admiral’s office satisfied, holding a document to retrieve information from the Intelligence Department.

"Hahahaha, Karl, long time no see!"

Karl was stunned, looked at the tall man in front of him, and smiled: "Long time no see, Vice Admiral Garp. How have you been?"

"Sigh!"

Garp sighed and waved his hand helplessly: "Don't mention it. That brat Shanks is too slippery. Every time he sees me, he runs away immediately. Why be a pirate if you’re that timid!"

"Red-Haired Shanks? That supernova with a bounty of 2.4 billion?"

Garp spat a thick glob of phlegm with disdain: "What kind of damn supernova? He doesn't even dare to fight me. Supernova, my foot; he’s a liar!"

"Let me tell you, this guy actually took advantage of my absence to secretly instill some twisted ideas into my grandson, making my grandson want to be the Pirate King now. He almost pissed me off!"

Karl chuckled: "That’s easy to handle! If a child doesn't listen, it’s mostly because they haven't been beaten enough. I suggest increasing the intensity."

"Makes sense! By the way, what are you doing looking for Sengoku?"

Karl scratched his head: "This, go ask Fleet Admiral Sengoku yourself!"

"What are you afraid of him for! I’ll go ask myself. You stay right there!"

After saying this, Garp strode toward Sengoku’s office. Not long after, Sengoku’s roar could be heard.

Karl was too lazy to wait for Garp and walked directly into the Intelligence Department, using the document to retrieve the list of branch commanders in the Four Blues and the annual reports they had sent to Headquarters last year.

A whole big stack. There was no other way; secret investigations had to start from this, otherwise how could he find those corrupt Marines.

Taking advantage of no one being around, Karl put them directly into the system space.

"So you were here! I just heard from Sengoku that you’re going to investigate corrupt Marines, right?"

Karl’s eyes widened, and he said hurriedly: "Vice Admiral Garp! Don't go around talking about this!"

"Eh?"

Garp scratched his head: "Did I say something wrong again? Just pretend I didn't say that last sentence."

Fine, he really is a "Retract" Fruit user!

"Vice Admiral Garp, what do you actually want with me?"

Garp chuckled and said secretly: "Aren't you going to investigate corrupt Marines? Why not start from the East Blue?"

"Ah?"

Garp said with dissatisfaction: "Ah what ah? Anyway, you can go wherever you want! Can't you go to the East Blue first?"

It was mainly because he heard this kid had many devious ideas, and he wanted to take this kid to Foosha Village. Maybe there was a way to make Luffy, that brat, give up his stupid idea of being a Pirate King.

That’s right, that’s what Garp was thinking.

As for anti-corruption, Garp could pat his chest and guarantee that the Marines in the East Blue were absolutely fine. After all, under his efforts, it was already the "Weakest Sea."

There weren't many pirate groups that dared to show their heads; where would there be room for corrupt Marines to survive?