Waves! Resolve! Farewell, Whitebeard!

"Giant Legion!"

At the Neo Marine Headquarters, Sengoku, who had officially assumed the position of Fleet Admiral, rubbed his forehead, which was covered in cold sweat.

"More than twenty countries have been attacked in a short period of time, with about ten giants appearing in each country, bringing the total number to over two hundred!"

Two hundred people!

What does this mean?

There are only a dozen or so Giant Vice Admiral at Marine Headquarters!

This is the culmination of many years of hard work!

They may not amount to much in the face of true powerhouses, but a qualified giant warrior is an unparalleled force on the battlefield, each one a formidable fighting force!

Even the Giant Soldier Pirates that ravaged the seas back then were nowhere near this size!

On the opposite sofa, Chief of Staff Tsuru also looked grave. "It's hard to imagine what Roa did in Elbaf. What could possibly motivate Harald, who, despite his unruly nature, is still a peace-loving man, to lend him such power!"

"Roa and his Calamity Company are becoming stronger every single second!"

Sengoku wiped the sweat from his brow, his tone carrying a panic and unease that even he himself didn't realize.

"I don't even dare to imagine what the future will be like."

"At least there's some good news,"

Vice Admiral Tsuru gave a wry smile. "The stronger Roa becomes, the more fearful the monsters of the New World will be of him. Their internal strife may not be far off."

"..."

The Sengoku was silent.

Are we going to have to rely on internal strife among the pirates to target Roa?

It's really ugly.

"There's no point in thinking about it anymore."

After a long silence, Sengoku shook his head weakly. "The most important thing now is to restore the navy's strength."

The pirate alliance's actions caused the Navy enormous losses.

The Marine Base in the New World were completely destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of officers and soldiers died in battle, including a large number of high-ranking officers.

Not to mention that Marineford was later destroyed, and the Fleet Admiral died on the spot.

The navy has suffered a severe blow.

Especially after Sengoku became the Fleet Admiral, the position of Admiral was even left vacant!

"Let Zephyr temporarily reclaim his rank of Admiral, and that bastard Garp, he can't be allowed to act recklessly this time either."

Sengoku sighed, "Even if he's just Admiral in name only, it doesn't matter."

Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slightly.

The public execution of the Fleet Admiral by the pirates was a huge blow to the Navy's reputation.

The navy definitely needs to find ways to boost morale and restore its prestige.

"That's not enough,"

Sengoku continued, "Deception cannot last long; the truth will be revealed sooner or later."

"Until then, we must possess the power to restore the faith of the people at sea!"

"I want to launch a massive conscription!"

A sea area in the New World.

A pirate ship sailed silently.

"No way!"

Roger, holding his daughter in one arm and a newspaper in the other, exclaimed, "That kid Roa really did assemble a legion of giants! The newspaper says the total number exceeds two hundred!"

"Huh? So Elbaf really is cooperating with the Calamity Company?"

Gaban looked disappointed. "I was saying I'd go to Elbaf to spend my retirement years!"

"Retirement? You're thinking way too far ahead."

Rayleigh, who was quietly polishing his beloved sword, said with a hint of amusement, "We've only found one stone; we're still three stones away from the Laugh Tale."

At this point, the expressions of everyone on deck darkened slightly.

Their journey around the world again did not lead them to a second Road Poneglyph.

It wasn't until after returning to the New World that we obtained some clues about the second stone.

At this rate, will Captain Roger's body really hold out until the day they find the Laugh Tale?

"Hahaha! What are you all doing looking so dejected?"

Roger laughed heartily, "Haven't we already found out where the second stone is?"

"If we get the stone from Charlotte Linlin, wouldn't we already be halfway there?"

"But Roger,"

Rayleigh sheathed his sword, his expression and tone becoming serious. "The New World is different now. The Charlotte Family has allied with other monsters. If we try to steal from them, we'll likely be hunted down by the pirate alliance!"

"Their combined strength is probably not much weaker than the Rocks Pirates back then! Their power is even more overwhelmingly stronger!"

Upon hearing what the first mate said, everyone's expression turned serious.

Even they, facing the monsters of the entire New World, have absolutely no chance of winning.

Hahaha! There's always a way out! Let's deal with the future troubles ourselves!

Roger laughed heartily, completely unconcerned.

"Captain! You're so unreliable!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

The large ship gradually sailed away on the sea. The raging waves stirred up by the monsters had not yet subsided, and a new storm was already brewing.

The New World, the Sphinx.

Whitebeard was also reading the newspaper.

His face was even more gloomy.

"The son of Harald, the Elbaf, the prince of Elbaf, plus a giant army of this size,"

Beside him, Marco's voice still held disbelief, "What kind of agreement did Roa reach with Elbaf? Am I really not dreaming?"

Whitebeard simply sighed silently.

He couldn't understand how Roa had managed to do it.

That's Harald, whom even Rocks rejected!

Marco said worriedly, "Pops, Roa and the others haven't shown up yet, I'm afraid..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Whitebeard understood what he meant.

Having already dealt with Elbaf, Roa will likely now set his sights on taking down another key nation in this region!

Where else could it be? Who else could it be?

It's the Sphinx, of course! It's the Whitebeard Pirates!

Others might fear the Whitebeard Pirates, but Roa is definitely not one of them.

That damn brat is a lunatic!

"Pops, what should we do next?"

Marco looked worried. "Are we going to fight Roa and the others?"

The power of the Calamity Company is beyond doubt, and now, Roa has gained another giant legion under his command. Although it may sound a bit too demoralizing, if they were to actually go to war with the current Calamity Company, the outcome would probably not be good.

"..."

The Whitebeard remained silent.

Yes, what should we do next?

He couldn't even imagine what his beloved children would suffer for the sake of this country.

Even if he could rival Roa, his still-inexperienced children would likely be no match for the ever-expanding Calamity Company. They were already at a disadvantage in the previous battle, not to mention that Roa now possesses even more power!

If war really breaks out, I don't know how many sons and daughters will die because of it.

But if they choose to flee in disarray, what kind of devastation will Roa inflict on their homeland?

He knew all too well what kind of person Roa was; his only reason for occupying these countries was to enjoy the suffering of the people.

This country is of no value to most ambitious people, but Roa is different; he will only be more interested in ravaging it.

"Call--"

Whitebeard finally let out a slow sigh of relief.

He looked up at his anxious son. "Marco, take the rest of the others and leave here for now."

"Pops?"

Marco instantly bristled, "What are you saying? Do you really want to face Roa and his gang alone?"

"No! Absolutely not! Where in the world is there any logic in children running away, leaving their father alone to face a powerful enemy!"

"I'm not discussing this with you, Marco,"

Whitebeard said seriously, "This is the captain's order! Take everyone and leave immediately!"

The Sphinx was his own homeland, and he was the only one who couldn't let go of this country!

He already felt guilty for having his children stay in this country with him for almost a year; how could he let them risk their lives for a country that had nothing to do with them?

Whitebeard loved his children deeply, so he absolutely did not want them to take unnecessary risks.

"Pops!"

Marco's voice rose, "I can't accept it! I doubt anyone can accept it! How can we let you fight alone!"

Or are we facing a monster like Roa?

Then, Marco's intense emotions suddenly froze, because he saw that his most respected Pops's face was now filled with pain.

"Pops-- "

Marco,

Whitebeard's voice was slow, but the deep sorrow in his tone struck Marco's heart like a hammer blow. "Do you want me to beg you?"

"..."

Marco gritted his teeth.

He knew exactly what his Pops was thinking: that his children had no reason to risk their lives for the country and the Calamity Company; this trouble was entirely his own doing.

But!

"Pops!"

Marco growled, "Shouldn't family face all difficulties together? Haven't you ever considered us true family?"

"..."

The Whitebeard's pupils dilated in shock, and he fell silent for a moment.

"That's right, Pops!"

A voice came from behind, "We're family! Fighting for our family, isn't that the right thing to do?"

The other members of the pirate crew quickly approached, Whitebeard looked back, only to see an unwavering determination on everyone's faces.

Even with his Whitebeard, weathered by countless battles, his eyes couldn't help but redden.

"You brats, do you really want to disobey my orders?"

"Now there are no captains or crew members, only fathers and children."

Marco said, "Pops, let us fight alongside you!"

"That's right! We are absolutely not leaving!"

"Pops, don't even think about abandoning us!"

Even if it means death, we will follow you!

Whitebeard took a deep breath, then sighed deeply, "My children have grown up and have their own ideas."

"My beloved children, this time you shall stand with me and face the formidable enemy!"

"Yes, Pops!"

With concerted efforts, we can overcome any obstacle.

Then, Whitebeard went to find the king of that country.

"Defeating the Calamity Company is difficult, so I will try my best to negotiate with Roa and make him understand that taking this island is not worth the effort! Therefore, no matter what he does, we must not compromise with him before achieving our goal!"

Seeing the resolute Whitebeard's expression, the worried king regained some confidence and nodded solemnly, "Alright, I understand, Newgate, everything is in your hands!"

However, neither Whitebeard nor the king could have imagined that somewhere in this country, a group of people were also making connections.

"They're here! Lord Roa is finally coming! The despicable Whitebeard Pirates and the King's Army are on high alert; this is no joke!"

"Excellent! Lord Roa has arrived, and with him comes freedom! With Lord Roa comes prosperity!"

"We need to do something too! We can't just sit and wait for Lord Roa to change this country!"

"You're the leader. You led our rebellion against the corrupt royal family. Now, just tell us what to do!"

"I do have an idea!"

Then, the entire country was plunged into anxious waiting.

This eagerness lasted for several days before finally subsiding, because on the sea surface, giant snails began to approach.

"It's finally here!"

At the Whitebeard Pirates' encampment on this island, Whitebeard finished his drink and stood up, supporting himself on his knees.

Before him, the members of the Whitebeard Pirates remained silent, their eyes burning with fervor.

"Kids! Come with me into battle!"

"Oh!"

At the same moment, on the sea surface.

On the head of the Giant Snail, Roa smiled as he gazed at the distant island.

"So you're really planning to stay and fight us to the death?"

So who exactly is the enemy?

Behind him, Loki, carrying a spiked club, looked on with skepticism. Using his size advantage, he peered into the distance and said, "Is there really anything extraordinary in this dilapidated place?"

It's worth Roa making the trip himself; surely it can't be some weakling, right?

Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to just send a giant squad there, like other countries do?

"Don't worry, you'll see it soon. Don't be too surprised then!"

Roa just smiled and said.

Loki pursed his lips in displeasure.

Why keep us in suspense?

But does Roa mean that the guy they're about to meet is someone they actually know?

He didn't know many people from overseas; most of them were members of the Rocks Pirates!

So!

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Loki suddenly burst into a strange laugh.

Isn't it amusing when former comrades turn on each other?

Roa kept the snails at rest in the open sea, and only the snails carrying them gradually approached the island.

We encountered no obstacles along the way and arrived at the island's beach without any problems.

"Oh, were you already waiting for us?"

Roa raised his head and gazed at the gentle slope in front of the coastline.

On this gentle slope, the Whitebeard Pirates gathered. Whitebeard, whom they hadn't seen for almost a year, leaned on his naginata and silently looked down at them.

"Um?"

Loki suddenly craned his neck forward, scrutinizing Whitebeard, and exclaimed in surprise, "It's this guy?"

Of course he knew Whitebeard. Back when Rocks first visited his father in Elbaf, this guy came along! He was one of the original members of the Rocks Pirates!

"He's a monster."

Roa smiled and said, "Are you ready?"

Hahaha! I couldn't wait any longer!

Loki was eager to try. "A former subordinate of Rocks! Let me see his strength!"

Behind him, Bullet, Abel, Dylan, Teach, Moria, Doflamingo, Bege, Enel, and other executives had also gathered, along with the two serious-looking giants Dorry and Brogy, and the four Calamity Knights, making it a gathering of talent.

"Roa!"

The roar suddenly exploded like thunder.

The Whitebeard and mustache fluttered with the invisible waves of air, while the earth trembled violently, and the sea in the distance rose and fell in waves.

"Get out of this country!"

Wow! What is this?!

The earth-shaking tremors astonished Loki. "What is that? Is it an earthquake?"

Roa merely raised the corners of his mouth, "I'll return those words to you, Whitebeard."

Get out of my territory!