Chapter 416: Garp's Choice
On another stretch of the Mozartelt Kingdom's Coast.
The warship Garp was aboard arrived shortly after.
The residents along the Coast didn't react much to the Marines' arrival.
Regardless of who won the great battle in the Royal Capital, it was what they hoped for.
Although Hamza's tyranny was terrifying, his powerful strength also prevented external invasion of the Mozartelt Kingdom, maintaining a certain degree of order overall.
If the Mozartelt Kingdom became the Beast Pirates' Territory, they weren't sure what the kingdom's future, or their own future, would hold.
However, a life comparable to that of a slave had pushed their endurance to its limit.
The Mozartelt Kingdom never lacked people who resisted, but the final outcomes were never good; without exception, they died torn apart by wild beasts.
Moreover, the cruel Hamza had also established a system of collective punishment, implicating related individuals.
In fact, in the hearts of the vast majority, they were more inclined towards the Beast Pirates.
While Kaido's reputation wasn't good, he wasn't the type of bloodthirsty pirate.
Even if this country turned into pirate Territory, it was still better than losing freedom and wearing shackles for a lifetime.
Furthermore, they didn't want their descendants to end up like them.
It was this kind of conflicting psychology that left them with no welcoming feelings towards the Marines' arrival.
This was the New World.
For so many years, starting from the Rocks Era, under Hamza's rule, the Marines' influence in this kingdom could be said to be non-existent.
And they knew that as a World Government Affiliated Nation, the Marines and "Tyrant" were completely in cahoots; they had no ability to rescue them.
Because some people had already tried, and ultimately there was no word from them.
They had become disheartened.
This was even more true for the World Government.
The Marines never rescued them, yet every year they had to hand over most of their income to contribute to the "Tyrant", paying huge amounts of heavenly tribute.
Even placing their expectation on pirates, they didn't trust the Marines.
Pairs of indifferent, even somewhat repulsed gazes, made Garp and the others who landed on the island feel a bit uncomfortable.
Even Garp restrained his smile.
He knew some things about the Mozartelt Kingdom; after all, "slave owners" like Hamza were relatively rare in the entire world.
But what could he do?
"Vice Admiral Garp, we can't waste time. Headquarters has been urging us several times. We're already late because we were pursuing the Roger Pirates. That Person, the King, probably won't last much longer."
The Marine Officer beside him said anxiously.
"Alright, I'll go ahead first. You guys don't interfere."
Garp nodded and then said, sensing the commotion in the center of the island.
His figure flashed, and he quickly ran towards the Royal Capital.
Tsuru, it seems I'll have to disappoint you.
Garp couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
From the beginning, he never thought the mission assigned to him by Headquarters this time could succeed.
Or rather, to increase the persuasiveness, driving the Roger Pirates towards the Mozartelt Kingdom was something he deliberately did.
Compared to the Roger Pirates, he could handle Roger alone, but including the other monsters in the Roger Pirates, that wouldn't work.
The reason he could pursue the Roger Pirates until they fled in disarray was partly due to the naval battle, where external influences were more numerous.
Moreover, the Roger Pirates never intended to engage him in a head-on war.
If they were to truly have a great battle with the Roger Pirates, who knows how many marine soldiers would die on their warships.
So, the only participant would be him, at most with Bogujia.
Facing this situation, he was bound to lose.
He understood Roger; he would definitely stop him.
Knowing the situation in the Mozartelt Kingdom and hating the Celestial Dragons, he naturally also wanted to help the subjects of this kingdom.
In Garp's eyes, even if Kaido ruled, it would be better than this "Tyrant" enslaving the entire kingdom.
Therefore, he had this idea: using the Roger Pirates as a chess piece to achieve his goal.
It was just that doing so felt somewhat like letting down the Marines.
However, Garp had a scale in his heart; he needed a reason to convince himself.
It was clear that the Roger Pirates were the main reason for the failure of this incident.
Garp's Personal Guards had followed him for many years.
Some smart ones had guessed Garp's thoughts when he ordered the Roger Pirates to be driven towards the Mozartelt Kingdom.
However, they wouldn't be foolish enough to expose this matter.
The appearance of the Roger Pirates in the Mozartelt Kingdom was just an accident and had no relation to Garp.
Garp had not issued any related orders.
This was the justice they pursued!
Doing what they could within their limited ability.
Some marine soldiers even had the strength to become marine officers long ago, but they were still willing to stay by Garp's side as low-ranking soldiers.
This was an operation that was destined to fail from the start.
The great battle in the Royal Capital continued, with more wild beasts being struck down by Kaido.
Exhibiting his terrifying strength to the entire world, Kaido was like a constantly running machine that didn't feel tired.
His body condition showed no sign of decline, and his breathing remained stable, seeming capable of fighting for three days and three nights without issue.
"Truly worthy of being the strongest warrior."
Some older people had seen Kaido's wanted poster in the past and knew the news that Kaido had become the kingdom's strongest warrior at the age of ten.
Even some Card Collectors had limited edition childhood cards of Kaido in their collection.
Onlookers could feel Kaido's power.
But the person involved had a completely different feeling; Hamza had already felt the crisis.
His current condition was not good.
His abundant stamina, which seemed to have no limit, was slowly breaking down his psychological defense line.
Hamza's right arm bone was fractured.
Kaido seized the opportunity and landed a thunder bagua directly.
To be honest, he had rarely fought people after becoming King.
External enemies could be easily defeated just by relying on the Beast Army.
Even if his combatant strength slowly increased as time passed, it didn't improve much.
In Kaido's eyes, there was basically no change.
The gap between them was not small.
"Where is this guy Garp? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"
As Hamza's situation became more critical, Marine Headquarters was getting a bit worried.
"Take another blow from this Old Man!"
Kaido laughed excitedly and rushed towards Hamza.
Facing a giant beast blocking his path, Kaido leaped high, grabbed its head with one hand, and with terrifying strength, pulled the giant beast directly up from the ground, then violently slammed it onto the ground.
Standing on the giant beast's fallen body, Kaido burst forward, continuing to charge towards Hamza.
As wild beasts and giant beasts constantly fell, the degree of interference against Kaido also continuously decreased.
Kaido had more space for action.
Wild beasts charged at Kaido one after another, but Kaido didn't care at all.
In his eyes, there was only Hamza now.
Flowing haki burst outwards, sending all these wild beasts flying.
He wanted to resolve Hamza in one go.
"Damn it!"
Facing the approaching Kaido, Hamza's heart could not remain peaceful.
"Thunder bagua!"
Kaido's voice rang out.
The spiked club in his hand, ready to strike, violently smashed towards Hamza.
Just at this critical moment, a figure suddenly appeared beside Kaido.
(end of chapter)