After speaking, he threw the transponder snail to his adjutant, Bogart, who was standing nearby.
Listening to Garp's words, Sengoku was so angry he almost crushed the transponder snail in his hand; this fellow Garp had become even more annoying ever since he adopted Hera.
"That fellow Garp—how did he manage to pick up such a good child like Hera?" Sengoku then thought of Rosinante, whom he regarded as his own biological son.
"Maybe I shouldn't let him continue his undercover work. I should have him come back, find a woman he loves, and start a family. It would be better if he gave me a grandson or granddaughter. That boy Law he sent out was quite good, but unfortunately, he went off to become a pirate."
Indeed, in this world, due to certain factors, while Law was successfully sent away, Rosinante's identity as an undercover agent was not exposed. He was still serving as an undercover operative under Doflamingo, collecting evidence of his crimes.
Sengoku, sensing that the transponder snail had been handed over to Bogart, reined in his emotions and asked, "What is the situation at the scene?"
Bogart replied, "The situation is under Marine control. The primary leader, Golden Lion Shiki, has been defeated. The remaining pirates are of no concern. Hera fell into a coma and was taken to the New Navy base in Loguetown by the argo."
"Fortunately, the island's residents have special feathers growing on their arms. Thanks to the efforts of Garp and the argo, there were no fatalities among the civilians on the island, only a few minor injuries."
"However, there are some rampaging animals on the island now. Many of them are quite strange, appearing as if they were researched and created by someone. The Marines are currently clearing out these animals and helping the civilians rebuild their homes."
Sengoku nodded. To deal with Golden Lion, besides Vice Admiral Garp, who had volunteered out of concern for Hera, the Marines had also dispatched three other Vice Admirals. Clearing out those animals would naturally be no problem for them.
Sengoku then instructed, "Good. Return once the situation has stabilized. Local matters can be left to Hera's New Navy. Tell the other Vice Admirals to return after they have thoroughly dealt with those dangerous animals."
Bogart replied, "Yes, Fleet Admiral. What about Vice Admiral Garp?"
Sengoku rubbed his brow. "He won't come back until he sees Hera wake up. Let him return with the argo. Hera's rank can also be promoted."
Bogart replied, "Yes, Fleet Admiral."
Hearing that Bogart had no further reports, Sengoku said, "Alright, proceed according to my arrangements. Remember, those highly dangerous animals must be eliminated. If there's nothing else, get to work."
He then hung up the phone and began to think, "Hera's growth rate is truly too fast. If I promote her to Vice Admiral now, will it be too rapid and draw notice from above?"
At this moment, within the World Government, the Gorosei had also noticed Hera, who was standing out in the Marines.
As usual, Saint Topman Warcury, the warrior god of justice, was the first to speak. "Hera's reputation in the Marines has been very great recently. To possess Haoshoku at such a young age means her future growth ceiling is very high."
Saint Marcus Mars, the warrior god of environment, said, "It's a good thing for powerful individuals to appear in the Marines. In any case, the Marines only exist to serve our World Government."
Saint V. Nusjuro, the Warrior God of Finance, nodded in agreement with Mars's statement. "No matter how strong the Marines are, what use is it? Their finances are held in our hands."
Saint Shepherd Ju Peter, the Warrior God of Agriculture, asked, "Is there a chance to win her over?"
Saint Topman Warcury shook his head. "It's somewhat difficult. She was adopted by Garp; she is Garp's granddaughter."
Hearing Garp's name, all five present felt a bit of a headache. Saint Jaygarcia Saturn, the Warrior God of Science and Defense, also gave his opinion: "Let CP0 try to make contact first. Besides, this one is still very young."
The five nodded upon hearing this and made their decision.
A dark figure in the garden saw the decision of the five. "Mu, a young Haoshoku user? But not of that person's bloodline." After that, the figure stopped paying attention.
On the argo, under Nami's acceleration, they quickly reached Loguetown. With the support of Hera's funds, the New Navy branch here had already been constructed.
Kuina and Ain carried Hera and rushed into the base, while Reiju and Nami stayed behind to inspect the argo. After all, it was the first time they had used the flight mode and the full-power giant cannon; they should maintain the argo when they had the chance.
Hera spent three days in a coma, slowly waking up under Kuina's worried gaze.
What recovered before Hera's consciousness was her stomach. With a 'growl' from her belly, Hera gradually became clear-headed.
Kuina, who hadn't closed her eyes for three days, saw that Hera had finally woken up. She hugged Hera excitedly, "That's great, you're finally awake!" Then, her tensed nerves relaxed, and she fell asleep while hugging Hera.
Nami and the others, hearing the noise, walked in and found the conscious Hera and Kuina asleep in Hera's arms.
The newly awakened Hera felt a bit awkward. Just as she wanted to get up, her whole body felt sore, and her stomach began to protest again.
Ain helped Kuina onto another bed, while Nami and Perona supported Hera, helping her sit up.
Hera, hearing her stomach constantly making noise, asked awkwardly, "How long have I been unconscious? Where is this? Get me something to eat first."
Nami said, "You've been unconscious for three days. You're currently at the New Navy Headquarters in Loguetown. Perona has already gone to get food."
Just as Nami finished speaking, Perona walked in with a bounty of food, accompanied by Vice Admiral Garp.
Hera couldn't care about anything else. The hunger in her stomach made her want to perform a feat of eating a Sea King in three bites. She began to eat ravenously from the food Perona brought out.
Garp laughed loudly and patted Hera's shoulder, making her grimace in pain. She didn't stop eating, muttering quietly, "Don't pat me, it hurts!"
"As expected of my granddaughter, even Golden Lion Shiki was defeated by you."
Hera swallowed the meat in her mouth and said, "It was only a narrow victory. If it weren't for the steering wheel on his head preventing him from using his Haoshoku for a long time, I shouldn't have been his match."
During the clash, Hera could also feel that Golden Lion's Haoshoku had declined significantly after not being used for a long time.
"I still have a long way to go before reaching the top powerhouses in the sea." She recalled the Armament Haki that Golden Lion had tried to permeate into her body; that must have been Ryuo.
Ain, hearing Hera's somewhat humble-bragging remarks, rolled her eyes. "How old are you? You're still a child; you have plenty of room for development."
Garp said with a smile, "A defeat is a defeat. Being in poor condition cannot be used as an excuse for failure. I believe Golden Lion thought so too."
Hera nodded. Making various excuses for one's failure was not what a hero should do.
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