191 Meeting an old Friend

Garp took the initiative and charged straight at Whitebeard with his fist.

Garp does not have any devil fruit abilities, his pair of fists is his most powerful strength.

Garp's powerful Armament Haki enveloped his fist as he struck at Whitebeard, creating a thunderous and lightning-like impact.

Galaxy Impact!

Upon seeing Whitebeard raise his hand, a formidable Vibrational force materialized in front of him, creating a sturdy barrier.

Garp's punch struck the barrier, generating a powerful shockwave that reverberated throughout the entire ship.

Despite his efforts, this punch failed to breach Whitebeard's defensive barrier. Garp persisted in his attack with his iron fists.

Amid Garp's relentless assault, the barrier developed a crack, although it hadn't shattered just yet.

Whitebeard also quietly admired Garp's formidable attack power.

At this moment, Whitebeard also initiated a counterattack. After all, he had mentioned his desire for Garp to witness his power, and it couldn't be all about defense.

Whitebeard also infused Haki into his fist, simultaneously channeling the vibration force within it. He then swiftly dispelled the barrier.

"Whitebeard, you old fellow!" 

Garp shouted as he swung his fist, clashing with Whitebeard's fist.

At the moment of the collision, Garp instantly felt a burst of powerful force passing through his fist.

The vibration force penetrated directly into his arm, and at the same time, Whitebeard's Haki also penetrated his Haki.

The powerful Vibrational force left Garp's entire arm numb, rendering him unable to exert strength for a while, almost as if he were paralyzed.

"What an incredible force. Is this the same Whitebeard with his old injury?" 

Garp remarked, unfazed by his numb arm but rather astonished at Whitebeard.

Considering Whitebeard's physical condition during the war, it was clear that Whitebeard was no match for Garp back then. In fact, Garp could have defeated him easily.

However, now, after just a short exchange, Garp realized that his strength lagged far behind Whitebeard's.

At their level, when there isn't a significant difference in strength, neither side gains such an obvious advantage.

Just like Akainu and Aokiji, the two clashed for three days and three nights before determining a winner. Ultimately, Akainu emerged victorious by a narrow margin.

As a result, Garp, who had been initially overshadowed by Whitebeard, was now taken aback by the turn of events.

"Guurarara, now you see my strength" 

Garp had to acknowledge that the man before him was indeed Whitebeard, and he was significantly more powerful.

"Hey, I didn't expect that you really didn't die."

Garp remarked, coming to a halt and then nonchalantly sitting down as if nothing had happened.

"Guurarara, I, Whitebeard, won't die so easily. I am the pinnacle of this era, and I will remain be strongest man in the world" 

Whitebeard joined Garp in sitting down, and the two, who were just in the midst of battle, started chatting like old friends.

Garp glanced at Whitebeard, his eyes filled with emotion.

"Even though I don't know what happened, I'm still very relieved you're not dead. It would have been a real shame."

Garp's words were quite moving, and Whitebeard couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat.

"Do you reckon it's about time for us old-timers to take our final bow? Do you think it's the world of the young ones now?" 

Garp asked casually, gazing into the distance.

"Bwaahahaha"

"It's time for us to wrap things up. No matter how glorious those years were, at this age, it's time to enjoy life" 

Garp laughed.

Garp spoke with a hint of emotion, and Whitebeard caught the sentiment in his words.

"Do you think it's time for me to retire? Even if I'm still alive, I should fade out of the center of the world, that's what you think?" 

Whitebeard inquired.

Garp didn't respond, as if he had taken it for granted.

If it were the old Whitebeard before, then Garp's words would make perfect sense.

However, Whitebeard now boasts a completely rejuvenated appearance. Not only is his body still at its peak, but he has also experienced death once. All these factors will contribute to his journey of reclaiming influence in the New World.

As a result, Whitebeard naturally disagrees with Garp's words.

"Garp, I get that you don't want to be on opposite sides with me, but I'm not the same weak person I was during the war" 

"I have the capability to fight against the Marines, and my spirit is still very much youthful, so you don't need to worry about me" 

Garp couldn't convince Whitebeard to think otherwise, and the two of them proceeded to discuss the current situation one after another.

Whitebeard said that he would eventually kill Blackbeard. It was just a matter of time.

For the traitor, Whitebeard was determined to personally eliminate him.

"Alright, let's not talk about that. By the way, don't you have a drink for me when I come to visit?" 

Garp asked with a smile.

"Bring out the wine." Whitebeard said immediately.

So, in the following time, Whitebeard and Garp started drinking together.

The two chatted and reminisced over drinks, with Garp recalling many past memories during this time.

"Do you remember when I joined forces with Roger, and we managed to suppress the Rocks Pirates?" 

"Haha, of course, I remember. But that was a long time ago, and the world is changing too quickly now" 

"If Roger were still alive, I wonder what the situation would be now."

"Maybe he'd already be the king of the world."

"Come to think of it, I feel a bit sorry for Roger."

"Is it because of Ace?"

Whitebeard and Garp conversed, and Garp's eyes became a bit moist during the conversation.

Garp didn't respond to the question. Instead, he stood up after the last glass of wine.

"The news that you are still alive will soon shake the world. When that happens, your situation might get a bit dangerous. You better prepare in advance" 

"It's late now. I have to head back. Hopefully, we'll both be okay when we meet again" 

After saying his piece, Garp quickly leaves, taking the warship back to Marine Headquarters.

"Wait, Garp. I'll use my strength to prove everything!" Whitebeard silently vowed as he watched Garp's departure.

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After Garp returned to Marines Headquarters, Akainu Sengoku and others were waiting for his answer.

"Garp, are you certain? Is Whitebeard truly alive?" 

Sengoku asked directly.

"Yes, he is still alive, I am sure it is Whitebeard." 

Garp replied with conviction.

"How, how did he come back to life?" 

Vice Admiral Tensei looked in disbelief.

"How he survived is no longer important. What matters now is that we need to find a way to eliminate this threat" 

Akainu immediately expressed his thoughts.

As he recalled something, Garp spoke with rare solemnity in his voice:

"Whitebeard is not what he used to be. His power has at least doubled compared to the time of the Summit War. I estimate that even if the two Admirals teamed up, they wouldn't be his match!" 

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TO BE CONTINUE

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