Those with strong power were all dumbfounded, never expecting this scene before them, including Masa's allies. They never expected this, but Carina and the others quickly reacted, taking out all the bombs, which were created by Masa, and hiding them away inside the door space as everyone's attention was taken away by Masa.
As for Masa?
Well, Masa should be okay since he had the power of Pika Pika no Mi!
Regardless, as Carina and the others were able to escape safely due to all of the attention being attracted by Masa's act, they also couldn't believe how easy it was for him to cut down Garp!
Everyone was clear about how powerful Garp was, and even if this guy was a bit shitty, he was still the famous "Marine Hero," the one who took down the famous Rocks Pirate in the past!
Yet, somehow, Garp was beaten just like that?
By a sword?!
Still, while everyone was in a daze, Garp quickly ran away by using "soru (shave)" in the direction of Sengoku and all of the powerhouses. Meanwhile, Sengoku, Kuzan, Sakazuki, Tsuru, and the others also started to act, standing in front of Masa, who was about to move.
"What are you going to do, Your Majesty?!"
Unlike before, after knowing Masa's power, Sengoku quickly removed all of his pride and arrogant attitude, facing Masa with a solemn attitude.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like a criminal?" Masa was calm despite facing everyone. "Or do you think a Vice Admiral is far more important than me? Or do you think it is okay for him to kill me?"
"...."
Everyone was confused when they heard Masa's words.
Kill?
Did Garp want to kill Masa?
When Masa and Garp had their first confrontation, the distance was quite far, and not everyone could use the power of Haki, so they were dumbfounded when they learned Garp wanted to kill Masa.
Did Garp threaten Masa?
If so, then they would understand why Masa wanted to kill Garp!
"....."
Sengoku and Tsuru quickly understood that Masa wanted to frame Garp.
In their eyes, it was clear that Masa wanted to kill Garp, but as Masa shouted loudly that Garp wanted to kill him, this act of Masa wanting to kill Garp had a different meaning!
What Masa did at this moment wasn't a murder, but a self-defense!
"You got it wrong, Your Majesty. Garp won't do anything like that. He just wants you to—"
"It's because you two are friends that you take his side!"
Masa quickly shut Sengoku down with his sudden outburst. "Just because he is a Marine hero, does that mean that he can do anything? Just because of that status, does it mean that he can kill me? If I am a king who can be easily killed, then what about those civilians?! Hey, tell me! Is that how a Marine Hero is?! Has he gotten arrogant just because he is worshipped by people?!"
As Masa's indignant voice echoed, everyone, especially the civilians, was dumbfounded.
"Huh? Really?"
"I mean... Masa-sama is a king, so is there a need for him to lie?"
"However, if Garp can even kill Masa-sama, then... what about us?"
At that moment, the voice of doubt spread to the world like wildfire, especially to those who were oppressed by Marines, as they knew how ugly this organization was.
Yet, the others, especially the strong, knew that Masa was lying, yet they didn't want to get involved as it was too troublesome to join, especially when they could see how strong Masa was!
Or rather, even if they knew, they didn't know how to solve this problem.
"Sengoku."
Tsuru frowned, never expecting Masa to be this cunning. Like a snake, he injected the most dangerous poison. She knew that she should have stopped Masa, but watching his hands, which held his sword as if he was ready to draw it, no one dared to get close since even Garp, who was known as the Marine Hero, was cut down so easily.
Sengoku also knew that the situation was already out of control, which made him hate Masa to the core!
"Are you seriously going against us?"
"Watch your mouth, Dog!" Masa scolded Sengoku softly as he looked at this person in the highest position of the Marines with disdain. "Do you think you are above everyone just because you are in the Marines? Believe me. I can make you lose your position after this."
"....."
Did Masa lie?
Was he serious?
Sengoku glanced at Tsuru, who shook her head softly, which made his expression become tense.
Justice?
When one stands on the top, who cares about that?
Only interest and individual ability are important!
Unlike Kuzan, who was still angry, Sakazuki looked at Masa with interest.
Frowning, Sengoku asked, "What do you want?" At this moment, he realized how hard it was to face a smart and powerful person. The world was fair after all, so it was rare for smart people to have powerful might, but the world was also an unfair place since someone with power and a brain existed, which troubled him so much.
If it was a pirate, Sengoku could kill Masa directly, but Masa was a king, someone with a higher status than him. He might be on the top of the Marines, but even so, his position wasn't eternal as he could be replaced by someone else. Meanwhile, Masa's position as a king was eternal, and no one could change it.
"Apologize and be polite to me."
"...."
"...is that all?"
"Yes." Masa nodded calmly. "Why do you think I get angry?" If Garp wasn't so overbearing, would he care about Garp?
Yet, at the same time, he sighed inwardly, thinking that all the Monkey family was the same.
"...is that all the reason why you made all of this mess?" Sengoku held his anger as he asked this question in a low voice.
"Yes." Masa nodded.
"....."
"So, do you still want to fight?"
Masa's words were simple, but even so, they caused a chill in Sengoku.
Taking a deep breath, Sengoku wasn't an idiot and knew what to do, so he apologized. "I am sorry. This is my delineation of duty, but even if Garp is the "Marine Hero," he will still receive punishment for his actions. I will definitely punish him, and that will satisfy you."
While he said so, he was sure that Masa could tell he wouldn't do anything to Garp.
Yet, what would he do?
After all, Garp died after being cut by Masa.
"As expected of the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku." Masa showed a gentle and bright smile as he faced Sengoku as if the previous anger was just an act. "You are truly the helm of the Marines. I can understand now why you are in this position."
"....." Sengoku.
"Yes, I believe you. Under the law, no matter what their status is, they are equal."
As Masa extended his hand, Sengoku felt conflicted, but he reached out and shook it firmly. In front of the people, everyone could see how responsible the Marines were since even Garp, the Marine Hero, could be punished, which made all of them feel relieved.
"See? It's easy, right? As long as you are being polite, the other will be polite toward you, and isn't it nice being fawned upon by many?"
Watching Masa's gentle smile, Sengoku felt an intense chill that he had never felt before.
"I will be an admiral soon, so please take care of me, okay?"
"I won't let you."
Despite hearing cold words from Sengoku, Masa only smiled and said jokingly, "Then, do your best, okay~!"
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By the way, are any of you married?
If so, can you tell me why you chose that person as your partner?
Was it love? Or was it something else?
If it is something else, can you tell me more?