Chapter 106: Goa Kingdom

After crossing the Calm Belt, the Goa Kingdom was not far ahead.

Must say, Seastone warships are really convenient. If it weren't for this thing, coming to the East Blue would be a huge hassle.

"Major Ain, we are about to arrive at the Goa Kingdom. Should I notify Rear Admiral Karl?"

"I'll go notify him, Nelson."

"You got it!"

When Ain pushed open the door to the lounge, she froze.

An old man and a young man were lying on the sofa with no decorum, their snoring louder than the other, as if they were competing.

Ain covered her forehead helplessly and coughed lightly.

Pop~

Garp's snot bubble burst, and he said with a confused look: "Ah! Did I fall asleep again?"

"Vice Admiral Garp, we are about to arrive at the Goa Kingdom. I came to remind you both."

Garp stretched and yawned: "Thank you, little Ain. I should head back to my own ship now."

Then Garp looked at the cabinet where Karl kept his snacks, and then carried the cabinet away directly.

"Vice Admiral Garp?"

"Shh! Don't disturb this kid's sleep." After saying that, Garp walked away quickly.

Ain scratched her head. The Marine Hero Garp seemed a bit different from what she had imagined!

She turned to look at Karl, just about to wake him up, when Karl immediately opened his eyes and cursed.

"Damn! That old guy, taking some snacks is one thing, but he actually carried the whole cabinet away. How ruthless!"

Ain said with a laugh: "Then why didn't you say that to his face?"

Karl said righteously: "That's because I can't beat him! If I could beat him, you'd see me kick him, and that would be the end of it."

"Um, we've arrived, right?"

Ain nodded with a smile: "Yes! It is said that the Goa Kingdom is known as the most beautiful country in the East Blue!"

"How about we go for a stroll?"

"Can we not go?"

"No!"

Karl sighed, hung Shusui and Raiu at his waist. Raven was left to its own devices; after all, it was a mature sword and had long ago learned to move on its own.

"Let's go!"

Ain's eyes narrowed into slits, and she followed Karl out of the lounge happily.

After dropping anchor at the port, Karl took Ain off the ship. Looking to the left, Garp had only brought a few Marines with him.

"Kid, follow me!"

Karl and Ain looked at each other and followed Garp.

"Let me tell you, don't look at how bright and beautiful this place is. Actually... tsk, how should I put it? Never mind, you'll know when you get there."

The streets were spotless, and the people coming and going were all well-dressed nobles. Even the commoners were clean and tidy. Anyone would think this place was quite nice.

"See that wall?"

"It's quite high. What about it?"

Garp said seriously: "Behind that wall is another world, a world completely opposite to this one."

"Terminal Station?" Karl said softly.

Garp was stunned: "How did you know?"

"I didn't know before, but it's written right here! It just so happens I can read."

Ain burst into a giggle. Garp's mouth twitched, and after a haughty huff, he ignored Karl.

"Ahhhhh! It's him! It's really him! The world's most handsome man! Karl!!!"

A scream broke the silence of the street. Following the source of the sound, a wealthy noblewoman was holding her face in surprise, staring at Karl with a flushed face.

The next second, she rushed over: "Mr. Karl, I, I am your fan. You look so handsome, even better than in the newspaper! Could you please give me an autograph?"

Then the noblewoman's expression changed, realizing she didn't seem to have brought anything with her, and she felt a bit aggrieved.

"Ahhhhh!"

Another scream, and over a dozen women surrounded them. Karl swallowed, feeling a bit scared.

"Vice Admiral Garp, aren't you going to see your grandson? Let's hurry up!"

Garp glanced at Karl indifferently, extended his pinky, and slowly inserted it into his nostril, digging...

"Cough, cough, everyone, please stay calm. I am very grateful for everyone's love, but I am a Marine on official business. Please do not interfere with my work!"

Ain scoffed in her heart. Work? Every day you either drink tea and read the newspaper or fiddle with your swords. The dirty and tiring work is all done by her, Smoker, and Nelson. She couldn't even be bothered to say it...

But those fanatical women couldn't care less.

Look at that! Long legs, a lean waist, a handsome face that made people's legs go weak just looking at it, and the temptation of the uniform—whoever saw him would be mesmerized.

Not only did they not retreat because of Karl's words, but they became even more excited, surrounding him directly, ready to touch, grab, and kiss Karl...

Karl's expression changed, and he ran away cleanly.

Scared the hell out of me! These fanatical women really wanted to devour him alive!

Seeing this, Garp showed a happy smile and took Ain with him to leave the clean streets, heading toward Mount Colubo on the outskirts of the city.

Ever since he learned of Luffy's ambition to be a pirate, Garp simply didn't let him go to Foosha Village, leaving Luffy to be raised by the mountain bandit Dadan. It just so happened that his other grandson was there too.

Leaving his grandson to be raised by mountain bandits—that was probably something only Garp could do.

On the mountain path.

"Phew~ finally got rid of those women..." Karl felt relieved.

"Who told you to be the world's most handsome man?"

Karl said helplessly: "Can you blame me? It's those unscrupulous reporters writing nonsense!"

"I think you were enjoying it quite a bit!"

Karl stopped talking. Could he not enjoy it? The "Heartthrob" bonus was right there! Just ask yourself if you want it or not!

"Ma, Marines are here!!!"

"What? Is it that guy Garp?"

Ace, who was playing around with Luffy, froze. Why is Grandpa here again!

Luffy, who was being beaten up by Ace, froze. Oh no, Grandpa is here!

Both of them changed expressions and ran for their lives, but...

"Hahahaha, you two little things are growing up so fast! Luffy, have you been obedient while Grandpa was away?"

Luffy grinned: "Of course, in order to become the Pirate King, I've been training hard! Right, Ace?"

Ace, who had been winking at Luffy, sighed. It seemed Luffy hadn't seen any of his hints at all!

"What! You're going to become a Marine in the future! You bastard!"

Garp didn't say a word and threw a punch. A huge bump grew on Luffy's head. Luffy was in pain, baring his teeth and rolling on the ground.

"Ahhh! It hurts! Damn Grandpa, I don't want to become any Marine!"

"I'm the man who's going to be the Pirate King!"

Garp's chest heaved, and his fists clenched tighter and harder.

"You little brat, I'm going to give you a good education today!"

Watching Luffy getting a good beating, Karl thought, what a unique way of educating!