Chapter 88 – Garp learned that Gion was injured

[Sadi: Sighing doesn't help, we need to think about what to do next. If we leave Arton unchecked, it could be quite troublesome.]

[Doll: More importantly, Gion, you should focus on healing your injuries first. Arton uploaded the video of your fight with him into the diary.]

[Doll: Honestly, after seeing that, I don't think I could have done any better.]

[Doll: The chakra scalpel he used on you at the end was very dangerous. If something happens because you don't get proper treatment, it would be a great loss for the Marines.]

[Domino: Vice Admiral Doll is right, it's better not to take any actions for now. If possible, it would be best to mobilize others to continue pursuing Arton.]

[Sadi: According to Arton's message, if you were defeated and captured by him, you'd have to act out those doujinshi in the real world.]

[Gion: I understand! However, I'd prefer not to publicize the fact that I was injured by Arton. If all the Marines knew about my fight with Arton, he might directly become a wanted man.]

[Gion: That would completely push Arton to oppose the Marines.]

[Gion: Moreover, even if reinforcements were sent from Marine Headquarters now, it might not be possible to capture Arton.]

[Gion: I will inform Sister Tsuru and Fleet Admiral Sengoku about my fight with Arton and ask for their opinions. As for the doujinshi you mentioned, I'll be cautious. If you all don't want to act out those scenarios, be a bit more careful when you meet Arton in the future.]

[Doll: You're right, Gion. Because of the limitations of the diary copies, we can't make Arton's situation public. So, to catch Arton, it mainly depends on us, the diary copyholders.]

[Doll: Gion, I'll also make a trip to the East Blue. After you've fully recovered and with my strength, we should be able to handle Arton.]

[Doll: It would be best if we could keep Arton in the East Blue before he leaves.]

[Kujaku: Perfect, I don't have other matters at hand, I can join Vice Admiral Doll.]

[Gion: Thank you.]

Gion sighed and, after setting some guidelines, she closed the communication group.

After pondering for a while, Gion took out her Den Den Mushi.

However, she did not call Sengoku first but chose to talk to Garp.

Fortunately, Garp's phone was now operating.

Soon, a gruff voice came through the Den Den Mushi.

"Hello, this is Garp, what's up?"

East Blue.

Windmill Village.

Makino's Tavern.

"Gion, are you sure the person you encountered is named Arton?"

"That man fought with you and had the upper hand?"

Garp put down his water glass, looking surprised as he spoke into the Den Den Mushi.

"Yes, Vice Admiral Garp."

"With him, there were women named Carina and Uta."

Gion explained.

"Really him?!"

"But that doesn't make sense, he shouldn't have the strength to defeat you, right?"

"And why were you fighting him anyway, he's not a pirate, is he?"

Garp's brow furrowed even more.

He had seen Arton's fighting style and strength.

He was also aware of the weight Gion carried as a candidate for Admiral.

In his view, Arton, though possessing the strength of a Marine Vice Admiral, should not yet be comparable to Gion.

"It's complicated, but I was careless."

"I was drugged by Arton first, then hit by one of his strange abilities."

"That's why I lost in the end."

Gion sighed deeply as she spoke.

Pausing, Gion continued:

"As for why I fought Arton... it's a long story."

"In short, I accidentally learned of his strength and potential."

"Then, I found out he was planning to form a pirate crew."

"It seemed a pity for someone like him to become a pirate."

"So, I wanted to stop him from forming his crew and pull him and his partners into the Navy."

"Unfortunately, I failed."

"I heard from him that you had met him before."

"So, I thought I should inform you."

"And, if possible, I hope you can stop him before he causes any serious trouble."

Garp, hearing this from Gion, scratched his head in frustration.

"This Arton, wasn't he going to start a band?"

"How come in such a short time since we last met, he's now planning to start a pirate crew?"

"This guy has Conqueror's Haki, and although he used some tricks, being able to defeat you is quite impressive."

"Such a man, if he makes it to the Grand Line, would probably be quite troublesome."

"Gion, tell me where you encountered him."

"I need to know an approximate location to find him."

Hearing this, Gion did not hesitate and directly revealed to Garp that she had encountered Arton at Syrup Village.

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