Garp put his arm around Woop Slap's shoulders and said cheerfully, "Also, it's time for our Foosha Village to make some changes. Like the Sibia Village, open a factory or something, and start some small businesses."
He patted his chest and said, "With my help, they'll definitely be very popular!"
"Sure!"
He thought seriously after hearing Garp's words, then nodded and said, "I heard you say a retired naval Lieutenant from the Sibia Village invested hundreds of millions in the Sibia Village. How about you also invest a few hundred million in your hometown?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Garp: "..."
Woop Slap: "..."
Garp, who was cheerful, suddenly fell silent. He stared at Woop Slap, who was also staring at him in silence.
The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.
After a while…
"Hahaha."
Garp looked away while scratching his head.
Then he said cheerfully, "Invest, invest, I will invest. If it weren't for that guy, Sengoku, a few hundred million wouldn't mean anything."
He patted his chest and said: "I'll invest over a billion belly in Foosha Village to shock you. But unfortunately, I don't have over a billion right now!"
"By the way, do you have ten thousand Bellys?"
"Yes! What's the matter?"
"Not that much. How about investing ten thousand belly right now and treating everyone to a drink?"
Garp: "..."
Woop Slap's words silenced Garp again. He then looked at Woop Slap with a look of deep sorrow. "Woop Slap, it's been a while. When did you become so stingy that you'd even ask me for ten thousand belly? What ten thousand belly? No, no, I don't have a ten thousand belly on me."
Woop Slap: "..."
Woop Slap rolled his eyes at Garp, who had even turned away to acknowledge him. He simply looked down on Garp and didn't pursue the topic any further.
Of course, he knew... That Garp couldn't save any money. If he had any, he'd have spent it on tea, wine, and snacks!
If he had a lot of money, he'd even host a banquet for everyone.
Woop Slap sighed and shook his head. "You! Don't dwell on this. Take care of the kids first! In a few years, that guy, Ace, is going to go out to sea."
"Hmph, I'm the Hero of the Marines, and my grandson wants to be a pirate?"
Garp picked his nose. Despite saying that, his tone was filled with indifference.
Then he said cheerfully, "It's time to let those bastards taste my iron fist of love."
As soon as he finished speaking, Woop Slap looked helplessly at Garp, who had rolled up his sleeves and was about to do something, but before he could say anything…
"Village Chief Woop Slap, Garp, you're here!"
A villager suddenly ran over, greeted Woop Slap, then quickly looked at Garp and said, "Hurry, someone was looking for you! Garp!"
"Looking for me? Who? Could it be that red-haired kid?"
Garp looked at the villager in surprise, then touched his chin, frowned, and pondered: "Could it be because I haven't been to the Marine Headquarters in so long? Did that old guy, Sengoku, send someone to take me back?"
"It wasn't Shanks, nor was it a warship."
The villager shook his head. "It was a merchant ship. That ship brought... A lot of wine!"
"Merchant ship? Wine? Hahaha!"
Hearing the villager's words, Garp burst into laughter. "I know who it is. That guy actually came here? Tell the villagers to hurry and help me move the wine. I'm treating everyone to a drink tonight!"
…
"Boss, the wine has been brought down."
"Leave one ship here, and you take the other back. And tell Gini not to forget what I asked him to find."
"Yes, boss, I'll definitely tell Gini what you said!"
As Grado's minions reboarded the ship, Ian ignored them and turned to look at the dock in front of him.
This time, they had obtained a seagoing concession from Enchi, so it was legal to sail directly through the Red Line into the East Blue, and it didn't take too long.
Looking at the docked warships, Ian knew that Garp probably hadn't returned to Marine Headquarters yet, and the goods delivered this time would also be sold by Garp in this area.
Sibia Green Grape Wine has officially entered the East Blue!
Not long after, there was a sudden commotion up ahead.
Ian looked up and saw a group of people heading their way, led by none other than Garp.
"Hahaha, didn't you say you weren't coming to the East Blue for the time being?"
Garp walked right up to Ian, patted him on the shoulder with a laugh, and said, "Why are you here all of a sudden? Where's that old guy, Zephyr? Didn't he come with you?"
"Instructor Zephyr has already gone out to sea."
Ian, carrying the Divine Axe Rhitta, smiled and shook his head. "I'm just stopping by to run some errands in the East Blue."
"What is it? Do you need my help? There's nothing I can't do in the East Blue!"
"... No thanks."
Seeing Garp patting his chest like a powerful underworld figure, Ian refused without hesitation, saying, "I can handle it myself!"
"Whatever, hahaha!"
Garp ignored Ian's refusal. He lowered his head and smiled at the densely packed bottles of wine. "Is this the batch for me?"
"Yes, this is just the first batch. More will be delivered later."
Ian nodded and offered his suggestion. "I suggest you start with the Marines in the East Blue..."
However, before he could finish his words, Garp, having received Ian's approval, immediately put his hands on his hips and burst into laughter.
He said, "What are you still standing there for? Throw me a banquet tonight. Free drinks. And everyone is welcome to come. Tonight is my treat."
Ian: "...?"
No, this is merchandise to be sold!
Ian looked at the excited crowd, then at Garp, hands on his hips, looking generous.
These goods need to be paid for; has this guy forgotten it?
With Garp's command, the banquet at Foosha Village officially began. The recently delivered Sibia Green Grape Wine was immediately opened.
Although many villagers wondered where Garp had gotten all this wine, after hearing Garp's reassurance, most of them stopped hesitating and began this rare banquet.
Tonight, it's Garp's treat!
Drink all you can!