Stopping Pirates at the Root

New World Seas - Marine warships

The sea breeze howls, and the waves surge.

The five members of the Vinsmoke Family and Charlotte Pudding stood in neat rows at the stern of the ship, as quiet and obedient as if they were being punished, and no one dared to utter a sound.

Cold sweat streamed down Judge's forehead, his face pale, and he was filled with remorse. "If I had known that man was this strong... why did I even bother currying favor with one of the Four Emperors?!"

"If Sanji could just stay in the Navy and become a Vice Admiral under Roy's guidance... Germa would be able to roam freely in the North Blue!"

Reiju gazed at the solitary figure at the bow of the ship, her eyes filled with complex emotions and amazement:

"To fight two Two Emperors single-handedly and emerge unscathed... is this one of the Navy's top combat capabilities?"

Ichiji, Niji, Yonji's former arrogance had long since vanished. At this moment, they held their breath and dared not even breathe too loudly.

At the bow of the ship, Roy stood with his hands behind his back, his black hair flying in the wind.

Enel picked at his ear listlessly, looking utterly annoyed.

"Why didn't you just kill those two old bastards? Just grab a broken rock and run... You seemed to be having a lot of fun!"

Roy chuckled and shook his head, "You've been with Sakazuki for too long; all you think about is fighting and killing."

Enel rolled his eyes, thinking to himself, "It's not like you weren't the one who sent me to Sakazuki for training..."

Roy said calmly, "You can't kill Pirates."

"Even if you kill Kaido and Big Mom, new Pirates will appear after a while and continue to burn, kill, plunder, and dominate."

Luo calmly analyzed. "So you're asking us to seize the Poneglyphs... to fundamentally undermine the Pirates ' 'dream'?"

After speaking, Luo turned his gaze to the towering boulder in the center of the deck.

It was a crimson Poneglyph, inscribed with ancient script, radiating an ancient and imposing aura.

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone on the deck was startled.

Usopp instinctively shouted, "Wa... dismantle dreams?!"

Sanji was also stunned, the cigarette swaying between his fingers. "The root of dreams?"

Ace pondered, his gaze gradually turning serious. "The coordinates of Laugh Tale..."

"Although most Pirates, after setting sail, indulge in the fantasy of 'freedom' and engage in plundering and pillaging,

But fundamentally, ninety percent of those lured to sea were because of the Pirate King's line, "The treasure is in Laugh Tale..."

Roy stood with his hands behind his back, his voice as clear as the sea breeze yet icy:

"A single sentence from Pirate King Roger, plunged the world into decades of madness."

"The so-called 'One Piece' and the so-called 'Laugh Tale' are nothing but a grand hoax."

Countless people flocked to the sea, burning, killing, and looting, simply because they believed that wealth and fame awaited them at the end.

He raised his hand and pointed to the massive Road Poneglyph:

"What if the world discovers... that the coordinates of the 'Laugh Tale' were in the hands of the Navy from the very beginning?"

What if it turns out that the so-called throne of the Pirate King doesn't exist at all?

What if it turns out Roger was just a liar?

"Will those countless fools who head to the sea still have any reason to continue being Pirates?"

A thunderous roar filled everyone's hearts, and their pupils contracted sharply!

Ace's breath hitched, and he whispered, "Roy, you mean... we're going to use this as a basis to crush the entire Great Pirate Era?"

Roy turned around and announced in a cold voice, "Tomorrow, we will announce to the world..."

Crush the most illusory 'dreams' on this vast ocean with your own hands!

The Warship cleaved through the waves and sped away.

Bathed in the crimson glow of the setting sun, the Road Poneglyph stood on the deck like a tombstone foreshadowing the end of an era.

Roy's whisper carried on the wind, etched into everyone's hearts. "Pirates aren't meant to be killed off..."

--This will only deprive them of their reason to go to the sea, causing them to perish!

Marine Headquarters Marineford

The azure sea surges as the first rays of dawn appear.

A Warship, moving like a torn through the void, sped across the sea, splitting the waves on both sides as if the entire ocean was making way for it!

The massive Road Poneglyph stood firmly on the deck like a boulder, resembling a trophy that had subdued the sea.

The Harbor was already packed with people! The news spread Marineford faster than the ships did.

"Vice Admiral Roy is back!!"

He single-handedly defeated Four Emperors!

"Big Mom's stronghold, Whole Cake Island —has been blown to pieces by the Navy!!"

A thunderous cheer soared into the sky, and the soldiers at Marine Headquarters were so excited that tears welled up in their eyes!

Justice will prevail!

"Vice Admiral Roy--!"

The Warship suddenly came to a stop, and the red stone monument on the deck, bathed in the morning light, exuded solemnity and awe.

"Whoosh!"

Roy, along with Ace, Enel, Law, Sanji, Usopp, and the Vinsmoke Family with complicated expressions, Teleportation to the center of the dock.

At that moment, the cheers throughout Marineford erupted like a deafening tsunami!

--The highest levels of the Navy are all waiting.

Zephyr strode forward and slammed his fist into Roy's shoulder, his voice low but filled with barely concealed excitement:

"You brat! You're finally back!!"

His gaze remained stern as always, but a suppressed sense of satisfaction flickered deep within.

Garp laughed loudly, his voice booming like a bell throughout the entire arena. "Hahaha!! Coming back and already doing something big!"

You blew up Totto Land, beat up two emperors, and even stole the stone tablet?! You've got some nerve, you brat!

Sengoku stood with his hands behind his back, his steady gaze meeting Roy's.

The two didn't say much, but simply nodded—that spoke volumes.

The Harbor fell silent instantly; all the soldiers held their breath, their eyes burning as they stared intently at Roy.

Roy surveyed the entire room, his voice low yet clear, echoing throughout Marineford: "This achievement does not belong to me alone."

"It belongs to every comrade who fought and bled—to every sailor who firmly believes in 'Justice'!"

He raised his hand and pointed to Ace, Enel, Law, Sanji, and Usopp behind him. "They are the true heroes of today!"

A thunderous cheer erupted once more. "Justice will prevail!!"

Roy's voice then turned cold and stern, striking everyone's hearts like a hammer. "Today, we reclaim the Poneglyphs."

"And tomorrow—we will announce the complete end of the Great Pirate Era!"

"Boom!!"

The entire venue erupted like a volcano!

Countless soldiers were moved to tears, their shouts shaking the entire Harbor!

Zephyr and Garp exchanged a smile, and a long-lost glint flashed in Sengoku's eyes.

They all knew in their hearts that the man was capable of overturning the world and rewriting history...

They're finally back!

The next day, early morning

World Economy News Paper newspapers, carried by seagulls, flew across the world, their ink still damp, igniting the entire ocean!

The front page headline prominently featured that scene:

--Roy hovers high in the sky, his fists clashing against Kaido and Big Mom, lightning and flames blazing behind him, and the Totto Land collapsing beneath his feet!

[That man is back -- Roy takes on two opponents single-handedly and gains the upper hand!!]

[The Navy destroys the Four Emperors' headquarters and forcibly seizes the Road Poneglyphs!!]

The news swept the world like a storm in an instant!

--Grand Line, Major Pirate Crews

Countless Pirates turned pale, cursing incessantly. "It's over!! The Poneglyphs have all been moved to Marine Headquarters?!"

"Before, we could go to sea under the banner of 'pursuing freedom'... but now?!"

"Now they are burning, killing, and looting, no longer under the guise of adventure—they are outright traitors!!"

"Damn it! How are we supposed to play like this?!"

Panic, anger, and despair spread like a plague, suffocating the entire Pirate world!

--A Deserted Island.

A campfire flickered among the dilapidated trees.

The Red Hair Pirates sat quietly in a circle, the atmosphere heavier than the night.

Shanks clutched the latest newspaper, his eyes fixed on the front page—

"Zzz--"

He crushed the wine glass in his palm, the glass piercing his hand, and blood dripped onto the sand.

The next moment.

"Boom!!"

Shanks suddenly stood up, his Conqueror's Haki erupting like a tsunami!

The world suddenly changed; dark clouds surged, and a fierce wind howled!

Flocks of seabirds took flight in fright, and the trees on the Deserted Island were instantly reduced to dust by the Haki Impact!

His usually gentle and composed face was now completely twisted and ferocious, and his roar was like a thunderclap:

"Roy--!"

Fury and murderous intent soared to the heavens, shaking the world!