The Sabaody Archipelago is a chain of islands formed by the intertwined roots of gigantic mangrove trees.
The islands are divided into zones, with each giant tree root as the center.
Zones 1 to 30 are a notorious lawless zone, where order is nonexistent and pirates, gangs, and human traffickers run rampant.
However, that was in the past.
Now, this island has become even more chaotic.
The lawless zone has expanded significantly and is on the verge of engulfing the entire archipelago.
A year ago, Marineford was attacked by a pirate alliance, and the entire city was destroyed. The Marines' forces near the Sabaody Archipelago suffered a devastating blow.
Stripped of its protection, the Sabaody Archipelago's public order deteriorated sharply. Even the Celestial Dragons, who used to frequent this island for their purchases, stopped coming.
Zone 13 of the archipelago was originally a secluded area, and with the further breakdown of order, it had become even quieter.
But for some, this environment was just right.
"Take this, Shanks!"
The red-nosed boy yelled and lunged at his companion with two daggers.
"Come on, Buggy!"
The red-haired boy responded with a hint of excitement, raising his saber to meet the attack.
The two immediately engaged in a noisy clash.
On a small hill nearby, Rayleigh held a small metal flask, occasionally taking a sip, while watching the two battle with great interest.
With his eyesight, he could easily see that although the two were fighting evenly, Shanks was actually just toying with Buggy.
Their strengths were not on the same level at all.
"Alright,"
Rayleigh jumped off the hill. "Let's begin today's training."
"Huh? Uncle Rayleigh, so soon?"
Buggy's face fell. "I haven't had enough fun yet!"
"Fun?"
Rayleigh chuckled. "Training is also a lot of fun."
Buggy's face instantly turned green. "What's so fun about training?!"
"I think it's very fun."
Rayleigh pushed up his glasses. "Alright, boys, if you don't want a spanking, start running! Don't stop until I say so."
"Yes, Mr. Rayleigh!"
Shanks was already running off with a grin, not forgetting to taunt over his shoulder, "Buggy, you'll be eating my dust behind me!"
"You damn Shanks! Not a chance!!"
Buggy was instantly enraged and dashed after him.
The children were still too young; all they needed to do now was build a solid foundation.
Physical fitness was the basis of everything. Only by building a strong body could they reach the peak of the seas in the future.
Rayleigh looked at the two children's bickering figures and let out a sigh that was almost imperceptible.
Shanks had a talent that was second to none, but as for Buggy—
This world has never been fair.
Speaking of which, Roger should be in the New World by now, right?
Can he do it?
Can he kill Roa?
Even though Rayleigh was confident that Roger was no less talented than anyone else on the seas, he was uncertain this time.
Well, at this point, all he could do was believe in Roger.
Rayleigh looked at Shanks, who was once again bickering with Buggy.
Shanks, don't let Roger down.
This world can only be entrusted to you young people.
Rayleigh tilted his head back and drank the rest of the liquor in his flask.
Over here, Shanks, who was running effortlessly ahead and whom Buggy couldn't catch up to no matter how angry he was, had the joyful smile on his face freeze for a moment.
Captain, what are you up to?
The New World.
This was an island on the edge of the sea under the rule of King Roa, known as the freest sea in the world.
Today, a war was breaking out here.
On the sea, huge battleships fired cannonballs, which slammed into the coastline, causing a series of violent explosions.
At the same time, a fleet of fast ships rushed to the shore under the cover of cannon fire. Soldiers, fully armed, jumped off these landing craft and, in an instant, formed a human tide.
"Charge! Defeat them!"
The soldiers roared as they charged forward.
Behind the coast, the country's army was equally unyielding.
Heavy shore defense cannons fired non-stop, creating huge water columns on the sea. The stern of one battleship was even hit, and the ammunition depot was unluckily detonated, causing a gigantic fireball to light up the sea.
"Attack! Attack!!"
The commander waved his saber and roared furiously. "Defeat these scumbags!!"
Gunfire and cannon fire rang out in a cacophony.
Screams, roars, and bellows were incessant.
But no one noticed that on the edge of this fiercely contested coast, a small boat was docked.
"Did I come at a bad time again?"
Roger looked at the coast ahead, where cannon fire filled the sky, and scratched the back of his head with a helpless expression.
He was about to contact Roa, but why did a war suddenly break out?
While he was lamenting, the battlefield had spread to this side. A team of soldiers from both sides started fighting in front of Roger.
The battle was exceptionally brutal. Even when shot or pierced through a vital spot with a sword, they desperately charged forward.
Roger was almost caught in the crossfire, but his Haki was strong enough that stray bullets had no effect on him.
In just a few seconds, Roger watched as these soldiers all fell on the coast.
The only one still alive struggled to crawl back to the main battlefield.
"Just rest now,"
Roger couldn't help but say. "There's no point in crawling back."
"Can't lose..."
The soldier, who had a knife stuck in his belly and a large gash on his back, was spitting blood and had a blurred consciousness, but his motion to crawl forward was unwavering.
"If we lose... we, we won't be able to pay the taxes... and this country... will be finished..."
"Taxes?"
Roger's eyes instantly darkened.
Could this war be because of—
Roger, like a gust of wind, darted into the battlefield.
Without anyone even noticing him, he easily took out two soldiers, one from each side.
The two soldiers were still a bit dazed when they heard the man who had captured them ask in a deep voice,
"Answer me, why are you fighting?"
The two soldiers subconsciously tried to attack, but the hand Roger was gripping their shoulders with was so strong that they felt their bodies were about to be crushed.
The two quickly said,
"We had no choice! Our country is poor. If we can't win this war and get enough wealth from this country, we won't be able to pay the Disaster Company's taxes!"
"Same here! If they take our wealth, our country will be finished!"
Roger gritted his teeth. "Wait! Your weapons are so well-equipped, and you're telling me your countries are poor?"
From his years of sailing, he had seen very few countries with better weapons and equipment than these two.
Wasn't it a bit of a contradiction for countries with such strong military power to be poor?
The two soldiers exchanged glances, a strange sense of shared grief and pity in their hearts.
They smiled bitterly and said in unison, "It's precisely because we have to buy these weapons that we can't afford to pay the taxes."
"..."
Roger subconsciously let go of them.
That's right! He almost forgot!
To sell his weapons, that guy Roa had caused a huge disturbance back then!
The weapons were also forcefully sold by the Disaster Company!
This was probably not an isolated case; it must be a common rule throughout this entire sea region!
This sea region was already a paradise for the New World pirates and was already incredibly chaotic. But something like this was also happening?
Roa, you bastard!
How could you be this crazy?!
Roger's eyes flickered with a furious flame.
How could that bastard Roa possibly be short of money? He already had the Great Treasure!
The mountains of gold; he couldn't spend it all in a lifetime!
The so-called taxes from the countries in this sea region were just a drop in the ocean to him!
That bastard just wanted to see this sea region burn!
How could there be such an evil person in the world?
Roger had always known that Roa was a bad seed, but he never thought he could be this evil!
Why is he so evil!!
Buzz!
A violent aura uncontrollably burst out.
First, the two soldiers in front of Roger fell to the ground.
Then the coast began to shake.
Next, the soldiers from both sides who were fighting fell one by one like cut wheat.
In the blink of an eye, the coast became silent.
At this moment, an enraged Roger came to his senses and quickly dispelled his aura.
His Conqueror's Haki was unbearable for these ordinary people. The Conqueror's Haki that could easily shatter rocks was enough to crush a human body.
"Huff—"
Roger slowly exhaled. His left hand tightly gripped the hilt of his beloved sword, Ace, and black Haki lightning still uncontrollably leaped from the scabbard.
At the same time, he reached into his pocket and pulled out a Den Den Mushi.
It was difficult for him to lift his left hand from the hilt, and his fingers were trembling as he dialed the number.
He dialed the wrong number several times. After trying for a full minute, Roger finally made the call.
The busy signal of the Den Den Mushi felt like a whole world had passed for Roger at that moment.
Then, with a click, the call connected.
"This is Roa,"
The voice on the other end was cheerful and pleasant, a clear, clean young boy's voice. "Who is this?"
"It's me."
Roger suppressed the anger raging in his chest, but his voice was unavoidably heavy and somber.
"Oh!"
Roa's voice on the phone suddenly became high-pitched.
"Roger! You're finally here? I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
"Where are you? Are you already in my territory? I'll be right there."
"Come, Roa,"
Roger tilted his head back, his eyes bloodshot. "Victor Island. I'll be waiting for you there!"
"Alright, I'll be right over. See you then."
Roger hung up the phone.
He unhesitatingly sailed his small boat out to sea again.
Roa, let me be the one to end all of this!
Gol D. Roger, it's time for his final battle!
Somewhere in the sky of this sea region.
A floating island silently drifted there.
On the balcony outside the palace at the top of the tower, Roa leaned against Toki, with his beloved kitten resting on his lap.
One hand held the Den Den Mushi, and the other gently stroked the kitten's soft fur.
"He seems really angry?"
Roa muttered to himself. "Did someone provoke him?"
This is not good.
Anger is the great enemy of Observation Haki. No matter how powerful a user of Observation Haki is, if they can't stay calm, their Haki won't work.
If I can't defeat Roger at his full strength, then what's the point?
Damn it!
If I find out who angered Roger, they better not blame me for what I do to them!
"Let's go, time for the final battle with Roger!"
Regardless, the floating island began to move toward Victor Island.
Victor Island?
Roa felt that the name was a bit familiar and soon remembered that this was where that kid Teach and Law had their final battle in the original story, wasn't it?
Hmm, the name is quite auspicious.
Soon, the executives came to hear the news.
"So, Boss, are we going to fight the Roger Pirates?"
Even Bullet's voice, which was usually calm, carried intense emotion, and his eyes were full of excitement.
Hey, hey, hey! Is this something to be happy about?
Teach grumbled to himself.
Did he need to say more about how powerful the Roger Pirates were?
Even the current Disaster Company would have a hard time defeating them, right?
The main reason was that besides Roger, there were two other monsters, Rayleigh and Gaban!
"The Roger Pirates have long disbanded,"
Roa said leisurely. "Only Roger is coming."
Teach instantly let out a long sigh of relief, and a smile broke out on his face. "Then, Boss, what are you waiting for? After we take care of that guy, you'll be the Pirate King!"
"That's right! Heh heh heh!"
Doflamingo cackled. "No matter how strong Roger is, he can't defeat all of us!"
"Don't be silly,"
Roa chuckled. "Roger is my opponent. I called you here to tell you that no one is to interfere in this fight."
"Yes, Boss!"
Dylan nodded respectfully. "We understand."
The others also nodded.
"Boss!"
Only Loki asked with a serious expression, "Will you win?!"
Roa paused, then smiled nonchalantly. "I will."
"Heh! Good!"
Loki grinned.
Since you're the successor of Rocks, go and defeat the bastard who took down Rocks!
A short time later.
Victor Island.
It was a desolate island.
The island was covered with a vast expanse of rocky mountains shaped like pillars, forming a massive stone forest.
In the middle of these rock mountains, there were also large areas of real forests.
In the center of the rock mountains, on the tallest pillar, Roger sat cross-legged.
A bonfire was burning in front of him, and a large leg of an unknown animal was sizzling over it. The dripping fat caused the flames to occasionally flare up.
Roa, that guy is too dangerous!
In terms of danger, given enough time, he might even surpass Imu!
After all, Imu was at least a normal person. Although the order he created was terrible, he had at least protected the affiliated countries for eight hundred years.
As for that guy Roa, no one could say for sure whether the person under that human skin was a human or some kind of monster.
So come, Roa! If you want to wreak havoc on this world, you'll have to deal with my sword first!
Then, just as the roasted meat was cooked, Roger suddenly looked up.
In the sky, a black dot was rapidly descending.
"Hahaha! Roger! Do you mind if one more person joins the BBQ?"
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