A Triumphant Return!
Marine Headquarters - Fleet Admiral's Office
When Roy uttered those words—"I'm leaving for two years."
The air in the entire office seemed to freeze instantly!
"What?!"
Garp's roar shook the ceiling, and the floor beneath his feet cracked open with a loud "crack"!
"Did those bastards threaten you?!"
His fists clenched so tightly his knuckles cracked, and his anger almost burst from his eyes. "I'm going to storm the Holy Land!!"
Zephyr's face was ashen, and he demanded in a deep voice, "Roy, what exactly happened?!"
Kuzan frowned, Kizaru's fingertips flashed with laser light, and Sakazuki's magma surged beneath his skin.
The Three Admirals' gazes all fell on Roy.
Sengoku crossed his arms and pressed them against the bridge of his nose, his eyes sharp as knives, and coldly uttered:
"Roy, I need an explanation."
The atmosphere was incredibly tense!
Roy raised his hand, gently gesturing for everyone to calm down, a cynical smile still playing on his lips.
"Calm down, everyone."
Nobody threatened me--
"And no one can restrict my freedom."
Roy's gaze swept over everyone, and he slowly said, "I'm leaving... because there are some things I must handle personally."
--Having said that, he slowly began to speak.
As his words echoed in the room, the expressions on everyone's faces subtly changed.
At first, they were filled with anger and confusion.
Then, his brows furrowed, and a look of doubt appeared on his face.
Then, surprise showed in his eyes.
Until the very end--
Everyone was utterly shocked!
The air was deathly still; everyone stared at Roy, as if they couldn't believe what they were hearing.
"... Therefore, I need two years."
Roy's voice fell like a heavy hammer blow to everyone's hearts.
Garp slowly loosened his fist, and Zephyr's brow gradually relaxed.
The eyes of the Three Admirals all flashed with complex emotions.
The spectacles of the Sengoku reflected a cold light. After a long silence, he slowly spoke, "Are you sure... this is the only way?"
Roy nodded, his voice firm and resolute. "Yes."
The brief silence was like a silent storm.
Finally, He sighed softly and whispered, "Since Roy has made his decision... then we have no choice but to believe him."
Garp slumped back onto the sofa, scratching his head in frustration. "Tsk... brat, always putting on this worrisome show!"
Zephyr snorted coldly, his gaze still resolute. "Two years... Don't be late!"
The Three Admirals exchanged glances. Kuzan lazily shrugged. "Oh dear... looks like I'll have to work overtime now."
Kizaru grinned crookedly. "Wow, that's really something!"
Sakazuki was silent for a moment, then his voice was low and hoarse. "... Don't die."
"Rest assured."
"I will definitely come back in two years."
Roy's gaze swept across the room, a smile playing on his lips, "Until then... those brats are yours to handle."
Sengoku took a deep breath, finally stood up from his chair, and said in a heavy tone, "Today's events are classified as top naval secret."
The official statement was. "Roy is on a secret mission."
In the office, everyone nodded silently.
The atmosphere was heavy, yet tinged with a suppressed determination.
New World Seas - Returning Warships
The giant ship cleaved through the waves, its ironclad hull roaring forward amidst the raging torrents.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, damp scent, swept past, bringing with it a sense of both desolation and liberation after a long battle.
At the bow, Yixiao stood leaning on his Cane Sword, his eyes closed as he quietly felt the flow of the sea breeze, as if he had become one with the ocean.
Behind him, figures sat or stood on the deck, still bearing the shock and lingering warmth of the great battle.
"Hey... Admiral a Four Emperors, that kind of battle is simply beyond the reach of ordinary humans!"
Usopp was clutching the Sniper Rifle, his teeth chattering.
Recalling the clash between Kuzan and Kaido, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.
"The power to freeze and destroy islands..." Sanji a deep breath, the smoke dissipating in the night wind, his eyes filled with solemnity.
"Snort!"
Zoro, clutching three swords, still brimming with fighting spirit, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, declared, "One day, I will sever that level of Haki!"
Kuina chuckled softly, her voice clear and crisp. "Then you'll have to work even harder, Zoro."
"Ha?!"
Zoro immediately bristled, veins bulging, "You just wait and see!"
Ace rested his hands behind his head, flames flickering at his fingertips, but his tone was unusually serious. "But seriously..."
Mr. Yixiao's strength is truly unfathomable.
Luffy was so excited he almost jumped up, his fist clenched in the air. "Hehe! This was so much fun! It was even more intense than I expected!!"
Luo leaned against the ship's railing, Kikoku across his shoulder. "Don't get too caught up in the excitement. Surviving the attack by the Two Emperors this time... is a miracle in itself."
Just as everyone was discussing --
"Whoosh--!"
A dark figure appeared silently, his Justice Coat Hunting Roar.
"Brother Roy!!"
"Mr. Roy!!"
The shouts almost exploded, and surprise and excitement instantly swept across the entire ship.
Roy smiled and gave each person a high-five and a fist bump before finally walking up to Yixiao, his expression solemn. "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Yixiao."
He smiled calmly and nodded, his voice gentle yet profound. "I have only done my humble best."
Roy turned around and looked at the group of young people on the deck, who were covered in wounds but still held their heads high. A bold smile appeared on his lips.
"Alright--"
He opened his arms, Spatial Ripple between his palms suddenly spread out!
"Time to go home!"
"Buzz!!"
Space engulfed the entire Warship like a tidal wave.
The next second, only towering waves remained on the sea surface, and the giant ship vanished into thin air!
Marine Headquarters, Marineford Pier
"Boom!!"
The giant ship crashed into the sea out of nowhere, creating towering waves that instantly drew the attention of the entire Harbor.
On the dock, the naval personnel, who had already received the news, had been waiting for a long time.
The Sengoku saw his hands behind his back, his gaze cold and stern.
Zephyr crossed his arms, his chest heaving as he suppressed his emotions;
Garp clenched his fists, his eyes filled with barely concealed anticipation.
The Three Admirals stood side by side.
Kuzan a cloak over his shoulders, and the white mist he exhaled condensed in the cold wind;
Kizaru squinted, golden light shimmering at his fingertips;
Sakazuki's face was somber, yet he remained as steady as a volcano before lava.
The moment the Warship came to a stop --
Thump! Thump! Thump!
On the dock, the already assembled naval soldiers exclaimed in unison, pounding their chests with their right fists, their shouts converging into a single, thunderous sound:
Welcome back in triumph!
A deafening cheer erupted immediately!
"They're back!!"
"It's Warship from the Hachinosu Battle!!"
"My God... 500 elite soldiers, not a single one killed?!"
"Zero casualties in a war involving two Emperor of the Sea?! That's practically a miracle!!"
Exclamations and shouts erupted, and the entire Harbor instantly came alive!
This world-shaking battle on Hachinosu was won thanks to the heroic efforts of Luo and Yixiao.
The Navy has achieved an epic miracle of zero casualties on the Emperor-level Battlefield for the first time!
Sengoku personally walked up to Issho and extended his hand. "Issho, a formal welcome to the Navy!"
She smiled slightly, nodded, and extended her hand to shake Sengoku's. Then, surrounded by naval soldiers, she left with Sengoku.
Roy watched them leave, then turned around, his gaze sweeping over the seven young men behind him—
Ace, Luffy, Zoro, Kuina, Sanji, Usopp, and Law.
Their faces were etched with excitement and exhaustion, but even more so with pride and anticipation.
Roy smiled. "Come with me."
"Buzz!!"
The Spatial Ripples suddenly spread, enveloping the seven people. In the next instant, their figures disappeared from the dock and appeared directly in the Marine Headquarters Residence.