Chapter 215 Marine Pills
The Straw Hat Pirates were overjoyed when the Going Merry came to their rescue after the Enies Lobby incident. However, their happiness was short-lived as they soon realized that the Merry had suffered irreparable damage and broke apart at sea just after the crew had been rescued.
Upon meeting the ship of the Galley-la Company, the Merry's bow suddenly broke, leaving Luffy and the crew in shock. Iceburg, the shipwright of the Galley-la Company, informed them that they had tried their best, but it was best to let the ship rest.
The scene shifted to a rainy night, where Iceburg heard a voice and discovered the Merry, damaged and pushed into the sea/ The ship expressed a wish to sail again, just once more. Touched by the Merry's desire, Iceburg undertook the final repairs alone, knowing that there was little hope.
As the repairs were completed, the waves approached, and Iceburg, along with others, witnessed the Merry setting sail again with this wave, beginning its last voyage. Iceburg marveled at the miracle, acknowledging the ship's greatness and expressing gratitude for the adventures it provided.
The Straw Hat Pirates accepted the reality of the Merry's fate. Luffy, holding a torch, addressed the ship, acknowledging its loneliness in the dark depths of the sea. Usopp, determined not to shed tears, stated that farewells were inevitable for a man and embraced the moment.
Snow fell from the sky as the crew watched the Merry burn. They reminisced about the ship's journey, from its creation to various adventures, ending with its reduction to ashes in the flames. As the Merry disappeared into the sea, a voice echoed, apologizing for not being able to take the crew on more adventures but expressing happiness and gratitude.
The emotional farewell overwhelmed the Straw Hat Crew, and tears flowed freely as they covered their faces. With their weeping, the Going Merry completed its final journey and vanished into the sea.
The global audience was deeply moved by the emotional farewell to the Going Merry, realizing that even a pirate ship could evoke such strong emotions. The Straw Hat Crew's display of friendship and love for their ship left people questioning the traditional notions of good and evil. The pirates, typically viewed as villains, were seen shedding tears for their fallen comrade, while Marine and the World Government, associated with justice, appeared cold and unfeeling.
Expressions of gratitude for the Merry flooded in, and even the normally stoic members of the Straw Hat Crew, like Zoro and Sanji, were moved by the farewell. This incident strengthened their resolve to find Franky, the shipwright, as a replacement partner to avoid experiencing such a painful separation again.
The scene transitioned to Water 7 two days later, where the townspeople were rebuilding after the destruction caused by the Aqua Laguna. Iceburg, at Galley-la, was seen drawing a blueprint, reminiscent of Tom's late-night drawings in the video. Franky, sitting casually on a sofa, inquired about the blueprint's purpose. Iceburg revealed his plan to keep the island afloat, mirroring Tom's dedication to saving the city with the invention of the sea train. The announcement of this blueprint drew admiration globally, highlighting Iceburg's commitment to continuing Tom's legacy.
Garp's open admission that he wasn't there to arrest his grandson, Luffy, and his nonchalant use of power to distract the Marines, left people across the world both amused and astonished. Garp's carefree attitude and willingness to bend the rules for family garnered admiration, but also raised eyebrows regarding the state of Marine justice.
The Five Elders, already displeased with Aokiji's previous actions, were now faced with another Marine Vice Admiral, Garp, openly showing favoritism to a pirate. Marine Headquarters, witnessing the events, had mixed reactions. Some found Garp's actions entertaining, while others, like Akainu, were infuriated, seeing it as a betrayal of Marine principles.
Garp's retirement allowed him to indulge in such behavior without consequence. Marine Admiral Aokiji's presence in the video added to the frustration of those like Akainu, who saw the situation as the degradation of Marine values. Akainu's disdain for Garp and Kizaru's apparent indifference fueled his determination to save Marine from what he perceived as impending ruin.
As the events unfolded, the video transitioned to the Water 7 port, where Vice Admiral Garp's visit coincided with Franky expressing his intention to use the money he stole from the Straw Hat Crew to build them a new ship. The storyline continued to unfold, leaving the global audience eager to see how the Straw Hat Pirates and other characters would navigate the challenges ahead.
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