One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

Roger's arrest was like toppling the first domino, and the balance of the entire pirate world began to collapse.

Wait a minute—the Golden Lion?

A sudden thought struck Roy, and he remembered a scene from the original story.

After Roger's capture, Shiki the Golden Lion stormed Marine Headquarters alone, fought Garp and Sengoku, and was eventually imprisoned in Impel Down.

As a result, his flying pirate crew was leaderless and gradually fell apart...

"Kaido!"

Thinking of this, Roy suddenly spoke up.

"You must immediately mobilize your forces to locate the Golden Lion's headquarters."

"Um?"

Kaido was taken aback.

"What do you want to do?"

"That Golden Lion guy... how should I put it?"

"Roger was a worthy opponent of his, and now that Roger has been arrested, given his pride, he will absolutely not stand idly by."

I suspect he'll be making a big move soon—most likely a direct attack on Marine Headquarters!

There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the phone, then Kaido's breathing became heavy.

"You mean... he'll try to break into prison? Or storm the execution ground?"

"Anything is possible, but whichever it is, it's an opportunity for us."

A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes.

"If Shiki really goes to the Navy Headquarters, regardless of success or failure, his headquarters will inevitably be empty."

Take this opportunity to "take a stroll" over to his territory; you might just find something unexpected.

"Hehehehe... Interesting!"

Kaido burst into laughter.

"I've had my eye on that arrogant bastard for ages! Fine, I'll have Jin lead a team to investigate right away!"

"Move quickly, but discreetly."

Roy instructed,

"The Golden Lion isn't a fool; even if he leaves, he'll leave someone to guard him."

Tell Jin to proceed cautiously, focusing on reconnaissance, and only make a move when the opportunity arises.

"Understood!" Kaido paused. "And you?"

"I?"

Roy looked out the window; the sea of ​​clouds was dyed golden-red by the setting sun.

"I'm going to the Navy Headquarters to see what's going on."

The battle between Shiki and a Marine Admiral... is not to be missed.

After hanging up the phone, Roy walked out of the communications room.

On the deck, everyone had finished training and was resting.

Seeing Roy come out, Barrett looked up and asked,

"Roy, any news from Kaido's side?"

"The experiment in Wano Country is progressing smoothly."

Roy briefly explained the situation, then changed the subject...

"But there's something even more interesting—I'm going to take you to see a good show."

"A good show?" Tezzolo raised an eyebrow.

Roy didn't answer directly, but looked at Stella.

"Adjust course, we're heading to Marineford."

"What?!" Everyone was stunned.

To Naval Headquarters?

Now?

Roger had just been arrested, and the Navy Headquarters would certainly be under its most heavily guarded security at that time. Wasn't this just walking into a trap?

"Captain, are you serious?" Crocodile frowned.

"Of course I'm serious."

Roy walked to the side of the ship and looked into the distance.

"But we're not going to fight, we're going to see a play."

If my judgment is correct, a momentous battle will soon unfold at Marine Headquarters.

Roy turned around, his gaze sweeping over the crowd.

"Shiki the Golden Lion—you know him, right?"

Hawkeye's eyes narrowed: "That old lion!"

That's right.

Given his character, he would never tolerate the Navy executing Roger.

Roy spoke slowly,

"I guess he'll storm the Marine Headquarters alone, either to break into prison or to storm the execution ground."

As for the Navy... Garp and Sengoku won't let him succeed.

Barrett's eyes lit up.

"Golden Lion versus the Navy Hero and Buddha Sengoku?!"

Just imagining that scene is enough to get your blood pumping.

"So we're going to watch this epic showdown?"

Tesoro licked his lips.

"But how do we get close? Naval Headquarters is definitely monitoring us closely."

Roy smiled.

"The Ark's Proverbs can fly; we can approach from high above and hide in the clouds."

As long as you don't get too close, you won't be discovered.

Stella has already pulled up the nautical chart.

"It would take two days to fly from our current location to Marineford at full speed."

However, to operate covertly, they would have to deviate from conventional routes, which could take up to three days.

"Then three days it will be."

Roy made the decision.

"Everyone, get ready. This is not a combat mission; it's reconnaissance."

But if exposed, we must be prepared to go to war at any time.

The group exchanged glances, all seeing the excitement in each other's eyes.

Witnessing a clash between the strongest individuals of our time—such an opportunity is rare and precious.

Ark Proverb changed direction and flew towards the Red Line, where the Marine Headquarters was located.

The training on the ship continued for the next three days, but with an added sense of tension before battle.

Roy adjusted the gravity training to an adaptive training program to keep everyone in top condition.

At the same time, he collected intelligence from the outside world through special channels.

News of Roger's arrest has spread around the world, and reactions have varied.

Some pirate crews took the opportunity to expand, while others chose to lie low.

The common people were talking about it, some applauded, while others worried about retaliation from the pirates.

The movements of the Navy Headquarters are also quite subtle.

A large number of warships were recalled, and the number of ships in the main port increased to three times the usual number.

The patrol fleet off Marineford works day and night.

"The defense is indeed very tight."

Roy looked at the intelligence report.

"However... these defenses are useless against the Golden Lion, who can fly."

On the evening of the third day, the outline of Marineford appeared on the horizon.

It was a huge fortress-like island with a crescent-shaped port, where countless warships were moored.

At the center of the fortress stands the Naval Headquarters building, a white structure that appears solemn and dignified in the setting sun.

"Hovering at this altitude."

Roy gave the order,

"Activate optical camouflage, shut down all non-essential power sources."

The coating on the surface of the Ark Proverb began to change color, blending into the surrounding clouds.

The ship's engines were switched to minimum power, and it hovered at an altitude of about ten kilometers above the naval headquarters.

From this distance, Marineford looks like an exquisite model.

However, those with strong Observation Haki could sense the terrifying power contained within that "model".

"There's the aura of at least a dozen lieutenant generals..."

Roy's Observation Haki flashed briefly.

"General-level...four."

Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, and Fleet Admiral Kong—the Navy Headquarters' top combat power has gathered here.

Will the Golden Lion really come?

Cyrus asked in a low voice.

Roy didn't answer, he just waited quietly.

As night falls, Marineford is brightly lit.

The beams of searchlights swept across the sea, and the faint sounds of patrol boat engines could be heard. Everything appeared calm and orderly.

Time passed second by second.

At 11 p.m., the moon was obscured by clouds.

Just then—

"Here it comes." Roy suddenly opened his eyes.

Almost simultaneously, Hawkeye, Barrett, and Tesoro also sensed that aura.

Fierce, arrogant, and domineering, as if it could tear the sky apart.

A golden figure streaked through the air at an incredible speed.

Shiki the Golden Lion!