After using two different spears in succession, the intruder's identity was clear—
Lancer.
As a Heroic Spirit possessing a "Eye of the Mind (True)" skill akin to Observation Haki, he specialized in seizing the initiative and exploiting even a 1% opening. His grasp of timing was near flawless.
However… it was completely useless here.
"Scram!"
Garp's sweeping kick struck Lancer square in the abdomen.
With a dull thud, Lancer—like a berserker—was instantly launched like a cannonball, crashing heavily into a distant building.
Boom!
Though known as the "Iron Fist," Garp's attacks weren't limited to his fists.
As a seasoned user of the Rokushiki, he was equally adept with Rankyaku (Tempest Kick), slicing air with sharp wind blades.
After sending Lancer flying, Garp didn't linger.
He stepped onto the air and vanished after several quick Geppo bursts.
He didn't have time to waste—who knew where Matou Kariya might have taken Sakura by now?
Watching Garp's retreating figure…
From atop a high-rise, a dazzling young man clad in golden armor, golden earrings, and with flowing golden hair stood gazing coldly down below.
He spoke with innate arrogance:
"Tohsaka, why did you stop this king?"
"Great King of Heroes."
Behind him, a refined man bowed slightly and replied, "There are too many mortals here. Caster's rampage has already caused excessive disruption… Bound by the rules, it's best not to let them witness more."
"Rules?" The golden figure faded into the air.
"This king's word is the rule."
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Meanwhile
"Winged Blade Bugs!"
With a crisp shout, a swarm of bugs surged forth, blanketing the sky with a buzzing roar.
But they were shattered instantly by a single punch from Garp's left hand.
Favoring his slightly weakened right hand, Garp stepped in front of Matou Kariya, bent down, and gently lifted Sakura onto his shoulder.
Sakura remained docile—no matter who carried her, she never resisted.
"Don't take her away," Kariya rasped, clutching his arm. Overuse of his magic had stirred the crest worms in his body, bringing him unbearable pain.
"You said you wanted to be Sakura's 'grandfather.' But do you even understand what she's going through? Taking her now will only harm her!"
Garp paused mid-step.
Kariya inhaled deeply, suppressing the pain coursing through him.
"Sakura already has crest worms implanted by Zouken. Every moment, she endures pain just like me. Worse, the worms are constantly transforming her body, keeping her under Zouken's surveillance…"
"If you take her, you won't escape his monitoring. And as the pain grows unbearable, Sakura will die. The only cure without side effects—requires the caster himself to extract the worms."
"That's why I need the Holy Grail. That's why… I want to save her."
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Two Days Later
In a modest home, Garp sat with his right hand bandaged, Kariya's words still echoing in his mind.
He had come to this world to fight—to protect a little girl.
Yet now he realized, he might not even be able to save one little girl.
Without understanding this world's magic system, his combat experience meant little. There was nothing he could do about the crest worms inside Sakura.
As for Zouken, that ancient parasite, once exposed, he had long fled the Matou household. No one knew where he was now—likely spying on Sakura through the worms.
"Grandpa, have some tea."
The adorable violet-haired girl gently brought over a warm cup.
Compared to before, Sakura's eyes now held a glimmer of emotion. Time had begun to restore the personality that Zouken had nearly extinguished.
Seeing her like this, it was hard to believe such a sweet girl lived in constant agony.
Garp smiled, ruffling Sakura's purple hair, though an unfamiliar helplessness settled in his chest.
To create miracle—this was the moment Garp finally thought of the Lord God.
If such an omnipotent being truly existed, surely they could fix this…?
The normally carefree Garp now found himself turning to a so-called "God" out of desperation.
But the Lord God was no vague myth.
Far more reliable than any Holy Grail.
"Honestly, my system is too wholesome—helping people fulfill wishes and dreams… Might as well rename it the 'Miracle System.'"
With a snort, Nawaki looked at Garp, who'd never wanted anything—yet had just now found a desire.
A sense of accomplishment rose within him.
No matter how strong the Reincarnators… they would all bow before him eventually.
That said, Sakura's potential was impressive—though her temperament didn't suit the system.
With a wave of his hand, the Lord God's voice echoed in Garp's mind:
[Would you like to spend points to inquire? If you lack sufficient points, your gear and items will be automatically converted.]
"Yes."
[Items deducted. Upon completing the Reincarnator Mission, you may spend points to fully heal a secondary target—removing curses, parasites, and afflictions. Cost: double the normal points.]
"Points, huh?"
The high-grade marine cloak on Garp's back vanished in an instant, converted into several hundred points.
He winced, but after a moment's thought, he accepted it.
If he didn't follow the Lord God's missions, he wouldn't survive here.
Could he bring Sakura back to his world…?
[Spend points to inquire?]
"…Forget it."
Garp stood up, grin wide and shining.
If a problem could be solved with fists—then it wasn't really a problem.
Defeat all the Heroic Spirits? Sure!
"Kariya, where are we at with the Holy Grail War?"
"Thanks to you, things moved fast—only about two or three Masters remain."
The door creaked open. Kariya stepped in confidently, eyes bright. He had found this safehouse himself.
"So, you've decided to claim the Grail?"
"More accurately… destroy it."
Garp walked past him, then paused and lowered his voice.
"If Sakura recovers and I don't return… you take care of her. And whatever you do—don't send her back to the Tohsaka household."
"…I've only got a few months left," Kariya murmured with a bitter smile.
Even his Servant had been severely wounded by Garp, and didn't last another day before getting eliminated.
"Just remember… if you die too, Sakura will have no family left in this world."
With those words, Garp walked away with a carefree grin, never looking back.
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