Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

"Hey Rayleigh, I might not make it to Ace's birth. I'm counting on you guys for the rest of the way."

On a small island in the South China Sea, Raleigh, who has not appeared in front of the world for a long time, is on the phone with Rayleigh, whom he has not contacted for a long time.

No one expected it.

The life of this top expert on the high seas is fading so early!

Rayleigh remained silent on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, for he had long known that his friend's time was running out.

But when that day actually arrived, his feelings were still very complicated.

Gol D. Roger, this man, took him out to sea when he only wanted a peaceful life, and after experiencing countless exciting journeys, he was about to die.

"What are you planning to do?"

Rayleigh couldn't help but ask.

He knew Roger as well as Roger knew him; Roger certainly wouldn't have called him if he didn't have something else to say.

"Hehe, I'm surrendering to the Navy!"

Roger spoke without hesitation, but Rayleigh, who overheard the conversation, was so shocked that he forgot to speak.

After a long while, Rayleigh's voice sounded softly.

"Are you serious, Roger?"

He couldn't understand Roger's actions at all because, in his view, Roger's surrender to the Navy was an incomprehensible move.

Only Roger himself knew why.

He did this not only for Ace's safety, but also for the guidance of fate.

Only he, as the Pirate King, has the right to say those words in front of the whole world and can truly lead the emergence of a new era.

"Alright, Rayleigh, I'm leaving Rouge and Ace in your care."

"I'm going to turn myself in to Garp, since he's the only person in the Navy I'm relatively familiar with."

As Rayleigh heard the busy tone from the Den Den Mushi, his eyes welled up with tears.

Once Roger makes a decision, no one can dissuade him, especially since Roger is now worlds apart from Rayleigh and it's too late for him to act.

On an island in the East China Sea.

Garp, who had disguised himself completely, appeared on the island. Looking at the man sitting on the ground in front of him, who still exuded an imposing aura, he couldn't help but sigh.

"Roger, I've arrived."

Upon hearing Karp's reply, Raleigh turned around, still holding two bottles of rum in his hand.

"Long time no see, Garp."

He then tossed the bottle to Karp.

He was coughing as he gulped down the bottle in his hand.

"What is it that you need my help with?"

Garp couldn't understand why Roger, who had disappeared from everyone's sight for so long, would suddenly call his Den Den Mushi and ask him to meet here.

"Come sit down, Garp. Let's have a drink and chat."

Roger patted the spot next to him, signaling Garp to come over.

Garp was naturally not afraid that Roger would attack him, and walked to Roger's side without any precautions.

"What exactly happened?"

Roger said calmly:

"I'm going to die, Garp."

Garp's expression suddenly changed. He already knew that Roger was in poor health and seemed to have some kind of illness, but Garp did not expect things to be so serious. His proud rival was going to pass away not long after becoming the Pirate King.

Although it was a good thing for the Navy, Garp was still uncomfortable;

"Hehe, that's a great thing. The world would be more peaceful without you."

Roger chuckled and countered with a question:

"Garp, did the world have peace before I was around? You and I both know in our hearts that it's impossible."

"As long as the Celestial Dragons exist, and as long as this corrupt system remains unchanged, all sorts of people will continue to go to sea and become pirates."

"The death of Roger will have an impact on the world, but definitely not the kind of impact you think it will have."

Karp didn't want to answer that question.

All the high-ranking naval officers knew about it, but everyone agreed not to talk about it.

"Garp, let's not talk about this anymore."

"I called you here so we could have a drink. After that, you can arrest me. In the Navy, the only two people I really like are you and that young Vice Admiral, Christine Rowley."

I don't know that guy very well, so I have no choice but to confess to you.

After Roger finished speaking, Garp asked, still completely confused;

Roger, what good will this do you?

Roger's eyes held a deep affection as he gazed into the distance.

"Garp, I have a child."

"I do not deny the accusations the Navy has leveled against me. As a pirate, I should be sentenced to death according to your rules, but my wife is innocent, and my children are innocent."

"My identity will inevitably bring them endless pursuit, so I beg you to promise to protect them."

Before Garp could refuse, Roger knelt down and kowtowed heavily to Garp.

"Garp, who originally didn't want to agree to Roger's request, was also very conflicted after seeing Roger's actions."

In their world, being able to entrust one's orphan to one's opponent demonstrates the high level of mutual respect between the two sides.

Garp was naturally pleased that Roger had such an opinion of him, but the seriousness of the matter prevented him from giving an answer easily.

For a moment, both of them remained silent.

Roger's head remained hunched over the ground, as if he wouldn't get up unless Garp agreed.

After a long while, Garp's expression changed, and he seemed to have aged several years as he said:

"Get up, Roger. I agree to this."

Breaking news! Pirate King Gol D. Roger has been captured by Marine hero Garp and will be tried soon!

"Naval hero Garp has performed another great feat!"

What is the origin of the Pirate King who stirs up the world?

A series of news reports shook the world, which had been quiet for some time.

When countless people heard this rumor, they instinctively felt that it was impossible.

But when they read the news carefully, they discovered that it was actually true.

"No way! How could that bastard Roger have been captured by the Navy!"

When Kaido of Wano Country saw the news of Roger's capture, his eyes flashed with disbelief. He had fought Roger before and naturally knew how powerful Roger was.

Given Garp's strength, if Roger had been determined to escape, there would have been no way he could have been caught.

What exactly happened that made this man give up his chance to live?

Kaido was puzzled, but he decided to go to Marine Headquarters to ask Roger.

Given his strength, while he may not be able to move freely within Marine Headquarters, the Marines also cannot kill him.

"Oh my god, Roger, that bastard, is finally going to die."

On Whole Cake Island, Charlotte Linlin, who had begun to gain weight, looked at the newspaper in her hand and said:

This guy doesn't want to have children with me!

He should have died long ago.

"He was the world's first Pirate King, and yet he was captured by the Navy just like that. It's laughable."

Throughout the world, everyone is discussing Roger intensely.

Many pirates who had set sail after hearing about Roger's exploits began heading towards Loguetown, the execution site announced by the Navy.

This includes many of the most famous pirates who became well-known later on.

At this moment, Raleigh had no interest in getting involved, because he had found a target.

Jorah Morpheus!

A swordsman with eyes as sharp as an eagle's.

He possessed exceptional talent in swordsmanship and later, with the aid of a black sword, successfully became the world's greatest swordsman.

He was also invited by the World Government to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Raleigh's mission included recruiting Mihawk into the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

At this moment, in the port of Bahnard, several sailors lay on the ground, their fate unknown.

The merchants who had been doing business here fled with their luggage after seeing Mihawk attack the navy.

Because they don't know what will happen next.

Mihawk sheathed his knife. He didn't intend to kill these marines, because they weren't worth Mihawk drawing his sword. He calmly walked towards his small boat, but even before he got close, he sensed danger.

In an instant, the knife in his hand was swung, and a magnificent sword beam shot into the air, cleaving the incoming cannonball in two.

Rumble!

An explosion rang out from the sky, and the smell of gunpowder filled the surrounding air.

The violent air currents raged and crashed against the surrounding ships in the harbor.

Mihawk looked up, his eagle-like eyes quickly locking onto Raleigh, who was standing at the bow of the ship.

At this moment, Raleigh's face was expressionless, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

He originally intended to come and recruit Anmihawk, because in his memory, the guy hadn't done anything that would anger heaven and earth.

Compared to the other Seven Warlords of the Sea, Mihawk is considered a good person.

But Raleigh forgot that there isn't a single good pirate.

Before Mihawk was recruited as a Shichibukai, his codename was "Marine Hunter"!

If it were Raleigh, who had just arrived in this world, he would naturally think that Mihawk was a good person.

But things are different now. He enjoys all the benefits of being in the navy and the heartfelt respect of the navy soldiers.

Right now, with the naval soldiers originally stationed on this island dead or missing under Mihawk's blade, Raleigh has no time to care about those damn rules.

"You deserve to die, Mihawk."

Raleigh's words were devoid of any emotion, like a divine judgment, lightly landing on everyone's hearts.

Mihawk's expression hardened slightly; he sensed that Raleigh was a formidable opponent.

He took the black sword Night off his back and held it in his hand.

"navy!"

Raleigh leaped high from the bow and landed opposite Mihawk.

At the same time, Gion, Barrett, and the others on the ship also jumped down and stood behind Raleigh.

"Go, do everything you can to rescue those wounded naval soldiers, and at the same time, wipe out all the pirates in the port."

Raleigh gave the instructions without blinking.

Gion and Barrett nodded simultaneously.

Gion led the medics to treat the marines, while Barrett dealt with the pirates one by one with a single punch.

"Run!"

Pirates are the most opportunistic people.

When they saw Barrett charging towards them, they had no intention of fighting back. They simply scattered and fled, thinking that as long as they were faster than their companions, that would be enough.

But to Barrett, their speed was like a snail's crawl; in just a few flashes, Barrett caught up with all the pirates.

Kamira.

The occasional cracking sounds of bones breaking testified to the cruelty of Barrett's actions.

Now, only two people remain standing motionless on the entire port: Raleigh and Mihawk, facing each other.

Mihawk adjusted his hat, a slight smile playing on his lips, and asked:

You are a powerful individual who excels in every aspect.

I can sense that swordsmanship is your weakest skill.

"Please tell me your name, okay? A powerful naval officer."

Raleigh, expressionless, drew his Mikazuki Munechika from his waist, his lips barely moving:

"Originally, I intended to recruit you into the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"But now I've changed my mind. You must die here because you have committed the unforgivable sin of murdering a navy officer."

Mihawk glanced at the naval soldiers being rescued in the distance, then turned to look at Raleigh, and suddenly realized:

"I see, that's the reason. I'm so sorry."

I had no intention of harming them, but they wanted to arrest me, and I, Jorah Mihawk, am not a lamb to the slaughter.

clang!!!

Before Mihawk could finish explaining, a sharp knife appeared in front of him and slashed forcefully at Mihawk's blade.

At this moment, both swords were covered in Armament Haki and were fiercely clashing.

Mihawk looked up at Raleigh with excitement.

"A master swordsman in the navy!"

Originally, Mihawk only sensed that Raleigh might be a skilled swordsman.

But when he actually fought Raleigh, he realized that his judgment was indeed correct.

Raleigh's knife skills were not particularly sophisticated.

Speed, accuracy, and ruthlessness are the essence of his swordsmanship. He doesn't seem to have any special moves, but every strike is as swift as the wind and as powerful as a thunderbolt.

Mihawk believed that if he were to be even slightly careless, he would be missing a part of his body.

clang!

The two separated, and Mihawk's hawk-like eyes were filled with excitement. He gripped the black sword Yoru with both hands and poured all his Armament Haki into the blade.

He suddenly took a step forward, then swung the sharp blade forward.

Raleigh's Observation Haki seemed to be stung, indicating that Mihawk's attack was no ordinary one.

"shave."

Raleigh's legs suddenly burst forth, and his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.

The crescent-shaped slash passed through the afterimage left by Raleigh and flew towards the ships in the distant harbor.

A pirate ship unfortunately appeared in its flight path.

The next second, the entire ship suddenly split in two and sank to the bottom of the sea.

Dangdang Dangdang!

The two engaged in a rapid, close-quarters battle, sparks flying between them.

The closer the swordsmen are, the more dangerous their duel becomes.

Each person can unleash a powerful sword beam, and at the same time, they can dodge sword beams of the same level.

Therefore, close-quarters combat is the key to victory.

Raleigh's attack was as swift and violent as a tiger descending a mountain.

In contrast, Mihawk's attacks were like a gazelle's horns, lacking any special technique, but each brilliant strike dismantled Raleigh's attacks.