C747 A Predestined Encounter!

When Garp encountered Edward during the Sengoku era, he was navigating the West Sea. Unlike Sengoku and his group, Garp seldom traveled with companions; he was the sole person in charge of a crew.

He believed his strength was more than sufficient, and no one posed a threat to his safety. Hence, he was indifferent to whether anyone followed him, unless a mission required him to take others along