The Many-Sided Schemes! The Legendary Showdown!

See you later, Uncle Shiki!

Standing atop the snail's head, Roa waved goodbye to the island receding into the distance. "If you encounter Roger, remember to call for backup."

Without any response, the floating island simply drifted away silently.

"So eager?"

Roa's smile grew even wider. "Really, how could I bear to stop them?"

Don't worry, I'll definitely arrange everything perfectly for you.

Let's have a good fight then.

"Boss, shall we begin the search?"

Behind him, Dylan said respectfully.

"Let's just wander around and have some fun."

Roa casually remarked, "The grand show is about to begin!"

"Yes!"

Beehive Island.

"Hahaha! Everything went smoothly! Super smooth!"

Ochoku held a Den Den Mushi in one hand and a glass of red wine in the other. He laughed loudly as he raised the glass and drank it all in one gulp. The joy in his heart at that moment was the best accompaniment to his wine.

"They've split up! Shiki and Roa have each gone to a different area of the sea, Kaido and Linlin are working together."

"It went much more smoothly than I expected."

Captain John's voice, tinged with amusement, came through the Den Den Mushi: "So, is the target Shiki confirmed?"

"Whether it's Roa or Shiki, they're actually pretty much the same,"

Ochoku, "Given their cunning, to be honest, the chances of them honestly fighting the Roger Pirates are not very high."

"But comparatively speaking, Shiki is taller, right?"

Captain John said.

"That's right! Shiki is different!"

Silver Axe chuckled and interjected, "No one is more devoted to Roger than him!"

"The reason that guy is willing to fool around with Linlin this time is definitely because of Roger!"

Captain John laughed heartily, but there was a hint of sarcasm in his cheerful laughter. "He really thinks he's Rocks. Even Rocks couldn't defeat Roger."

"So what we need to do next is quite simple."

Ochoku's smile grew even brighter.

"Lead the Roger Pirates to Shiki! Then, leave it to fate!"

Then, a large ship slowly approached on the sea near one of the islands in this area.

"So, what exactly does that kid Roa mean?"

Gaban stood at the bow of the ship, peering through binoculars at the distant island. "Why are you bringing us closer to this island, deliberately revealing our presence? What are you trying to achieve?"

"So the game, as we call it, has only just begun, hasn't it?"

Rayleigh adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses. "But given that brat's level of madness, no one can guess what he's really up to."

No matter what game it is, I must win!

Roger gripped the hilt of his beloved knife at his waist, his eyes gleaming with an alarming intensity, filled with an unwavering determination to succeed.

We must get the location of the next landmark from Roa!

There's really no way around it.

Rayleigh smiled helplessly, "It seems that whatever Roa wants to do, we can only play along to the end!"

"Who told us to follow such a troublesome captain!"

"Hahahaha!"

Loud laughter echoed across the deck.

Stop laughing!

Roger's laughter was abruptly interrupted by Gaban, "A ship is coming!"

"Oh?"

Roger's laughter vanished instantly. He leaped to the ship's side, shading his eyes with his hand as he peered out, simultaneously activating his Observation Haki.

"There's nothing special about them, they all seem like ordinary people."

"The fact that ordinary people dare to come over after seeing our flag already shows that they are not ordinary."

"It seems the game is indeed about to begin," Rayleigh said.

Captain Roger!

As the ship approached, a pale-faced man on the deck, looking somewhat apprehensive, mustered his courage and shouted loudly in their direction.

"Your pursuers have dispersed and formed a massive encirclement, closing in on you!"

"If we don't break through now, then we're never going to run again!"

"Forehead!"

Roger paused for a moment, then subconsciously turned his head to look at Rayleigh, before turning to the other side to look at Gaban.

All three of them clearly saw the confusion in each other's eyes.

This guy isn't one of Roa's people, is he?

Otherwise, wouldn't it be better to just have the Fish-Man who always follow us in the sea relay any messages?

So, is someone else behind this?

"Go to the Aitwal Sea,"

The man said, "Captain John, Kaido and Charlotte Linlin are catching up from behind. Roa is on the left, and Golden Lion is on the right. Only the forces in the Ait-Vol Sea are the weakest, held by Ochoku and Silver Axe! Once we break through their barrier, the sky's the limit!"

Roger glanced at Rayleigh and Gaban again.

Surely Ochoku and Silver Axe weren't in the Aitwal Sea?

Roa himself revealed that the only ones chasing them Kaido the Golden Lion and Charlotte Linlin, oh, and Roa himself, whose purpose is currently unknown.

That's all I have to say. You can decide for yourselves which option to choose.

After leaving those words behind, the ship hurriedly fled.

"Yes, you're one of Ochoku's men, right?"

Rayleigh stroked his chin, speculating, "In this sea area, only he has that ability."

"It seems there's quite a bit of activity within their alliance."

Gaban smacked his lips. "I even estimate that it won't be long before they start killing each other. If that's the case, then I understand what Roa meant."

Olvia held her daughter, a hint of worry in her voice, "So, what awaits us in Ete Wall can only be the Golden Lion, right?"

"Besides him, there's probably no one else that both Roa and Ochoku fear and are therefore plotting against, right?"

Rayleigh let out a slow sigh of relief and looked at their captain, "Roger— "

"Then what are we waiting for! Let's head towards the Ait Vol sea area!"

Roger laughed heartily, "There's really no other choice!"

Rayleigh and Gaban nodded slowly.

The Fish-Man under Roa's command had been following them from a distance.

If I refuse Roa's invitation to the game, then those guys will probably surround me immediately.

Now, that's actually the best option!

"No way! Are we going to fight the Golden Lion again?"

Buggy clutched his head and screamed incessantly.

He still feels lingering fear from the battle with the Flying Pirates two years ago!

"Quiet down, Buggy, crying won't help now."

The Red-haired boy wearing Straw Hat smiled and comforted him, "Prepare for battle."

"Damn it!!"

Therefore, the Roger Pirates did not hesitate any longer and headed straight for the Edd Wall Sea.

However, at that very moment, the red-skinned Fish-Man climbed aboard once again from the side of the ship.

At the same time, on Beehive Island.

"Haha! It's done!"

Ochoku was so delighted that he even started dancing; his clothes fluttered in the wind, and his face was full of excitement.

"Shiki, are you ready for the gift I've prepared for you?!"

Ochoku had never forgotten the time he attacked Beehive Island and drove him away!

If you've got the guts, don't back down! It would be best to fight Roger to the death!

Although the Flying Pirates had an absolute advantage in manpower, the quality of their officers was far inferior. Shiki simply did not have any officers capable of dealing with the monsters Rayleigh and Gaban.

If nothing unexpected happens, as long as Shiki doesn't run away, he will soon suffer a crushing defeat!

"Ha ha ha ha!"

In the Aitwal Sea, the massive floating Sky Island were deliberately kept low to make it easier to spot ships on the surface.

On the edge of the enormous island, the Golden Lion stood silently, a lit cigar dangling from its mouth.

Amidst the billowing smoke, his vision suddenly became somewhat blurry.

Roger, let's put an end to all these years of entanglements this time!

If you dare to refuse me again this time, then you will truly only face death!

Please, please don't make any more choices that will upset me!!

However, if we could get Roger's help...

A smile involuntarily crept onto the Golden Lion's lips.

It doesn't matter if I immediately fall out with others!

Even if Roger and all of Roa joined forces, what could they possibly do?

No! We might even be able to try to fulfill the ambitions that Rocks failed to achieve!

The Golden Lion is eagerly anticipating this!

"Admiral! Ochoku just called!"

Behind him, his capable assistant Skullcrusher Hyde, rushed over, "We've spotted the Roger Pirates again! They're still within our encirclement! They seem to be heading towards the Edd War Sea!"

"Hahaha! So you're coming this way? Luck is still on my side!"

The Golden Lion burst into laughter, "Then what are we waiting for!"

He raised his left hand and waved it gently, and the huge island immediately accelerated and flew forward.

"Roger!! I'm here!!"

However, it was at this very moment, on one side of the Red Line, at the starting point of the New World.

An emergency meeting is being held at the Neo Marine Headquarters, formerly known as G-1 Base and now renamed New Marineford Headquarters.

"The battle between the pirate alliance and the Roger Pirates is about to begin."

The newly Fleet Admiral Sengoku had some dark circles under his eyes.

He's been incredibly busy lately.

Not to mention the mess left by the pirate alliance's attack, the preliminary preparations for the large-scale conscription alone had already given him a huge headache.

Meanwhile, trouble broke out again in the New World.

For reasons Roger, Roger Pirates was suddenly hunted down by a pirate alliance.

Although Ochoku, Silver Axe, and Captain John didn't participate, the remaining four were the real heavyweights.

"This is a good thing for us."

Having regained his Admiral rank, but still in charge of the recruit training camp, Zephyr wore a cold expression. "When pirates fight each other, regardless of who wins or loses, the power threatening the world will decrease by one point."

"The worst-case scenario is that the Roger Pirates might also be drawn into their alliance."

Vice Admiral Tsuru, the Navy's chief of staff, said in a grave tone, "Although the chances of this happening are very low, it wouldn't be surprising if that guy Roa did something."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the office fell silent.

If Roger had joined that crazy pirate alliance, who could have stopped them?

But at this point, there was nothing the navy could do.

All we can do is wait quietly.

Aitwal Sea.

The Roger Pirates' ship continued forward.

On the deck, everyone gripped their weapons tightly, ready for battle.

Very close!

It should be coming soon.

At that moment, Roger suddenly raised his head, his eyes fixed intently on the distant sky.

"They're here!!"

In the distance, a huge shadow was slowly emerging in the sky.

"Move the boat closer!"

"Hahahaha!"

At the edge of the enormous island, the Golden Lion roared with laughter.

"Finally, we found it!!"

Their eyes couldn't even see clearly yet, but their Observation Haki had already confirmed each other's presence!

"Immediately notify Roa and the others, tell them to come over right away! Then one by one..."

"Roger!! This is the final negotiation, don't let me down!"

The enormous island is moving at full speed.

The islands and ships carrying both sides rapidly approached each other, and before long, the distance between them had closed to the point where they could clearly see each other's appearances.

The Golden Lion looked down at Roger was looking up from the bow of the large ship below.

Roger looked up at the Golden Lion bowing its head at the edge of the island above.

"It's finally here!"

Gaban pushed up his sunglasses. "Shanks, Buggy! I'm counting on you two for Olvia and Robin!"

"Leave it to us!"

The Red-haired boy, sword in hand, stood imposingly in front of the white-haired woman.

Beside him, his Red Nose companion, though his legs were trembling, did not move an inch.

"Hehehehe! Roger!!"

A loud laugh echoed from the sky as the Golden Lion slowly descended, hovering in mid-air and looking down at the Roger Pirates below. "It's been almost two years since we last met, hasn't it?"

"Shiki! Get out of my way!"

Roger drew his beloved sword, Ace, its sharp blade pointing directly at Golden Lion. "You shouldn't have forgotten the outcome of that battle two years ago, should you?"

This time, Roa and Kaido aren't with you!

"Hahaha! It seems you still don't understand the situation, Roger!"

Golden Lion didn't care about the laughter at all; in fact, he laughed even harder. "Roa, Kaido, Linlin, Ochoku, Silver Axe, John, and the rest of you are on your way! Do you think you have the strength to defeat all of us?!"

To put more pressure on Roger, Golden Lion told a small lie.

But hearing him say that, Roger only found it somewhat amusing.

Having been completely outmaneuvered and betrayed by both Roa and Ochoku, what are they still doing acting so arrogantly?

"What exactly are you trying to say, Shiki!"

However, Roger did not betray Roa and Ochoku. Although they each had their own ulterior motives, the two did indeed help in essence.

"If you're just here to show off, then you can get lost!"

"I'm here to give you one last chance to choose!"

The Golden Lion descended again, extending its hand towards Roger with a very serious expression.

"Roger! Come to my side! Even if you don't join my ranks, it doesn't matter, let's form a new alliance!"

"With the two of us combined, what can Roa, what can the navy, possibly stop us on the high seas?"

"It's still the same old cliché."

Hearing this, Gaban couldn't help but complain, "Can't you come up with something new?"

"Really."

Rayleigh nodded in deep agreement.

No matter how many times you ask, my answer will only be the same!

In Roger's hand, black Inazuma suddenly crackled along the blade of the Famous Sword Ace.

"Shiki, I refuse!!"

The vein on the Golden Lion's forehead throbbed.

But.

Are you sure, Roger?

He almost gritted his teeth, forcibly suppressing the anger in his words.

Even if you're not afraid, what about your wife and children?

The lion's gaze locked onto the slender figure on the deck.

Do you want them to die with you?

Before Roger could even speak, Olvia shouted, "From the day I went to sea with Roger, I was prepared to die!"

Neither I nor our children will ever be a burden to anyone!

"You-"

The Golden Lion's eyes were wide open, and its pupils were trembling.

"You wouldn't understand, Shiki!"

Roger laughed heartily, "We will never stop striving for our dreams!"

"Dreams? That inexplicable thing!!"

A violent aura swept across the heavens and earth in an instant; the atmosphere trembled, and the sea shook.

"Roger! Then you're doomed!"

"Who said that!"

Roger grinned, his equally ferocious aura soaring into the sky. "If I just finish you off here, won't I escape your encirclement?"

The two powerful forces collided violently, causing the sea to surge and churn.

Do you think I'd give you that chance?

The Golden Lion gave a cold smile, and its body instantly began to rise.

The island also rose up.

He will continue to follow above the Roger Pirates until Roa and the others arrive to join him!

Although he was furious, he remained calm.

Without the help of Roa and the others, the Flying Pirates would never have been able to defeat the Roger Pirates!

Are Roa and Ochoku's scheme going to fail?

Roger, Rayleigh, Gaban suddenly revealed a strange smile.

"Golden Lion! Don't even think about running!"

Almost simultaneously, the three of them were launched into the air.

The immense force caused the bow of the large ship to sink deep into the sea, creating huge waves on the surface.

With the powerful reaction force, the three of them rose into the air like a rocket.

However, it's still quite a distance from touching the Golden Lion.

However, just as the three were about to fall, they simultaneously stomped heavily on the air.

Bang.

A very slight sound.

But the Golden Lion's expression suddenly changed.

Roger and his two companions strode through the air, heading straight for him in the sky!

"Hahaha! You didn't expect that, did you, Shiki? We can use Geppo!"

Roger laughed as black Inazuma flashed across the blade of his sword. "Wild Spirit!"

Golden Lion instinctively drew his sword to parry, but at the same time, his expression turned grim.

This is a huge problem!