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After Ryuen and his team had defeated Don Krieg and his underlings, Ryuen made sure to grab Don Krieg's body and keep it on their ship. They sailed towards the Marine HQ, and once they arrived, Ryuen made his way to see his grandfather, Fleet Admiral Sengoku.

"Ryuen, congratulations on completing your mission. I hear you have done exceptionally well," Sengoku said, looking proud of his grandson.

"Thank you, Grandpa," Ryuen replied with a smile, feeling proud of his accomplishment.

"I have also received reports that you have defeated every enemy in your path. That is quite an impressive feat," Sengoku continued.

Ryuen nodded, feeling satisfied with himself. He had trained hard for this mission, and it was a great feeling to know that he had succeeded.

After a brief conversation with his grandfather, Ryuen turned to leave. As he walked away, he saw his grandfather's old friend, Vice-Admiral Garp, standing nearby.

"Ryuen, come over here," Garp called out to him.

Ryuen walked over to Garp, wondering what he wanted to talk about.

"So, how did the mission go? Did you have any trouble with Don Krieg?" Garp asked, looking curious.

"No, not at all. We managed to defeat him and his crew without any major problems," Ryuen replied, feeling proud of his team's performance.

"That's good to hear. You know, I remember when I was your age, I had my own share of battles to fight," Garp said, looking nostalgic.

Ryuen nodded, feeling interested in hearing more about his grandfather's experiences.

"I once fought against the Pirate King himself, Gol D. Roger. We had an epic battle that lasted for three days and three nights. It was one of the greatest battles in the history of the Grand Line," Garp said, looking proud.

Ryuen's eyes widened in surprise. He had heard stories about Gol D. Roger, and it was incredible to think that his grandfather had fought against him.

"I'm sure that was an amazing experience, Grandpa. But I'm just glad I was able to complete this mission successfully," Ryuen said, feeling happy with his own accomplishments.

"You did well, Ryuen. I'm proud of you," Garp said, patting his grandson's shoulder.

Ryuen smiled, feeling grateful for his grandfather's support. He knew that he still had a long way to go in his career as a Marine, but he was determined to continue working hard and making a difference in the world.

As Ryuen walked away, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. He had completed his first mission as a Marine captain, and he had done it successfully. He knew that there would be many more challenges and battles to come, but he was ready to face them head-on, with the support of his team and his family behind him.

As Ryuen was walking away, Garp called out to him. "Hey Ryuen, where are you going? Come here," he said.

Ryuen turned around to face Garp, wondering what he wanted. "What is it, Garp-san?" he asked.

"I want to test you. Battle me," Garp challenged, a mischievous glint in his eyes.

As Garp and Ryuen faced each other, Ryuen unsheathed his bone sword and charged towards Garp with lightning-fast speed. He swung his sword at Garp, who deftly dodged the attack and landed a powerful punch on Ryuen's side, sending him tumbling across the room.

Ryuen quickly got up, feeling the impact of Garp's punch. He charged towards Garp again, this time using his bone rods to attack. But Garp was too fast and too strong. He easily blocked and countered Ryuen's attacks with his bare hands, delivering devastating blows that sent Ryuen crashing into the walls.

Ryuen knew he was no match for Garp's strength and experience, but he refused to give up. He kept attacking with all his might, hoping to land a hit on the legendary Marine. However, Garp effortlessly blocked and dodged all of Ryuen's attacks, countering with bone-shattering punches and kicks.

The battle lasted for several minutes, with Ryuen relentlessly attacking and Garp dominating with his sheer power and skill. Finally, after a series of devastating blows, Garp knocked Ryuen to the ground, leaving him bruised and battered.

Ryuen struggled to get up, panting heavily as he looked up at Garp. "You're... too strong..." he said, his voice barely above a whisper.

Garp chuckled. "That's why I'm the Hero of the Marines," he said, offering Ryuen a hand to help him up. "But don't worry, you did well. You've got potential."

Ryuen gratefully accepted Garp's hand and got up, feeling humbled by the experience. He knew he had a long way to go before he could become a true Marine like Garp, but he was determined to keep training and improving.

"Thank you, Garp-san," Ryuen said, bowing respectfully to the Marine legend.

Garp patted Ryuen on the back. "No need to thank me, Ryuen. That's what I'm here for. Now, let's go grab some food. I'm starving!"

Ryuen smiled and followed Garp, feeling grateful to have such a powerful and wise mentor to guide him on his journey as a Marine.