Starting from One Piece, Sweeping Through the Myriad Worlds (TL)

Indeed, the newcomer was none other than CP9's Stussy. However, she was supposed to be in Mary Geoise, playing tennis and sipping coffee with Imu. So why was she here?

"Take it yourselves? How exactly?"

King Neptune stared at Stussy in disbelief after hearing her words.

Only Garp remained fully focused on pushing Noah's Ark forward. Though the veins on his forehead were prominent, his face was alight with excitement.

"I am a Paramecia-type Mini-Mini Fruit user," Stussy explained with a wry smile. "I can shrink anything I touch by multiples. So you don't need to pull it out or push it to the surface—just take me to where it's stored."

She hadn't expected Fish-Man Island to misunderstand things so drastically, going to such lengths for nothing.

As for the so-called Mini-Mini Fruit, it had been handed to her just two days prior by the Holy Affairs Department under orders from the Grand Steward's Office, retrieved from the Holy Land Treasury.

The purpose, of course, was to better serve Nerona Saint—Lord Imu—during her future travels with him.

After a day of consideration, Stussy accepted it. She felt her current abilities weren't enough to be of significant help to Nerona Saint.

If she wanted to remain by his side, she needed to increase her value and usefulness!

"Ah… this…"

King Neptune froze upon hearing this, then sighed in exasperation. "You should've made that clear from the start!"

He had mobilized the entire nation to help the World Government push Noah's Ark to the surface, all because of their recent goodwill policies toward Fish-Man Island.

These policies had ensured better security for his people and allowed them to freely enjoy the forests, skies, and sunlight on Sabaody Archipelago.

But now, it seemed it had all been a misunderstanding!

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty," Stussy said politely with a warm smile. "I will convey Fish-Man Island's goodwill to the higher-ups. But for now, please, along with Admiral Garp and the Neptune Army, let go."

"Very well…"

King Neptune also breathed a sigh of relief. After all, pushing such an enormous, heavy ship up 10,000 meters to the surface was a terrifyingly difficult task.

"Alright, everyone, let go!"

His booming voice echoed outward like ripples. The exhausted Neptune Army soldiers immediately released their grip and stepped back one after another.

The sight of over 100,000 soldiers letting go at once was quite spectacular. But as their collective strength dissipated, Noah's Ark suddenly sank downward.

The sea beasts above quickly broke free from their thick ropes, leaving only the densely packed Kouig's Wood Chips to "hold on" alone—

Wait!

They weren't alone!

Noah's Ark sank only about ten meters before some force caught its hull, even beginning to lift it back up!

"G-Garp!"

King Neptune shouted in alarm at the still-straining Garp. "What are you doing?! Let go! You don't have to push anymore!"

"Yes, you should let go now. Leave the rest to me," Stussy also advised from the side.

"Back off!"

But Garp wasn't having it. As he continued pushing Noah's Ark forward, he gritted his teeth and snapped, "It's mine now! If you dare mess with it, don't blame me for throwing a few punches your way!"

He had heard Stussy's words, but that only made him more annoyed. He had already decided to push Noah's Ark to the surface himself—he would see it through. How could he allow this woman to interfere?

"Uh…"

Stussy was at a loss for words and could only glance at the officials who had come with her. But they subtly shook their heads at her, signaling not to act recklessly.

They were well aware of Vice Admiral Garp's temper.

"But how long is this going to take? The Celestial Dragons are waiting…" Left with no choice, Stussy brought up the Celestial Dragons to pressure him.

What should have been a simple task—just a few taps from her—had turned into this mess. She truly couldn't understand the thoughts of this Navy hero, the "Fist of Justice."

"Then let those Celestial Dragons wait!!"

Garp's roar erupted at the depths of 10,000 meters beneath the sea, echoing as Noah's Ark steadily rose. His outburst completely stunned all the Fish-men, Mermen, and humans present.

Meanwhile.

10,000 meters above, on the surface of the sea, another official warship belonging to the World Government arrived at the front gate of the island as the Gate of Justice slowly opened.

This was the first main gate of Enies Lobby, heavily guarded by the Navy.

But the black-suited men disembarking from the ship passed through unhindered—they were officials from the Inspection Division of the Review Department under the Government Affairs Office.

After clearing the first gate and traversing the wide passage suspended over a massive undersea chasm, they arrived before the second gate.

There, they were met by two members of the Giant race, each standing roughly sixteen meters tall.

One wielded a massive axe, the other a spiked club—they were none other than the former crew members of the Giant Warrior Pirates, who had been stationed here for twenty-six years!

Seeing the group of suited officials approach, the two silently pushed open the gate behind them.

Yet, strangely, only some of the officials hurried inside, while three remained standing before the giants, drawing curious looks.

"You must be Mr. Oimo and Mr. Kashii, correct?"

The lead black-suited man called out to them loudly.

The two giants exchanged glances before Kashii, the one holding the axe, spoke up. "That's us. Aren't you going in?"

"I am the Director of the Inspection Division, Review Department—my name is Grover. I've come specifically regarding the deception you two have suffered!"

"What?!"

Oimo and Kashii were stunned. The latter quickly pressed, "What deception?"

"Twenty-six years ago, were you not told by the people here that Captains Dorry and Brogy of the Giant Warrior Pirates had been captured by the World Government and imprisoned in Impel Down?"

"That's right!"

Kashii nodded firmly, then crouched down to look at Director Grover. "They said if we guarded this gate for a hundred years, they would release the two captains."

"The deception I speak of is precisely this matter!"

Director Grover looked solemnly at the two giants before him and said gravely, "According to our investigation, your captain was never captured by us. You've been deceived by certain individuals on this Enies Lobby, and we're here to resolve this matter and restore justice for both of you!"

"What?!!"

Oimo and Kashii roared in anger, causing many nearby Navy soldiers to grow alert and slowly gather around. However, with the timely intervention of arriving officers, they managed to prevent further agitating these already sensitive nerves.

"Please look - are these the people who deceived you years ago?"

Facing the towering rage of these giants, Director Grover remained completely unruffled. Instead, he pointed toward three officials from the Judicial Department being escorted through the gates by his subordinates.

Indeed, upon hearing this reminder, Oimo and Kashii immediately turned to look. Their faces instantly contorted with fury as they bellowed, "That's them!!"

"Exactly them!!"

"Is that so? Good then..." The director revealed a meaningful smile.