Shinobi World Pure Land.
On the shore at the eastern mouth of the Styx.
Gol D. Roger looked at the "revived" Oro Jackson before him, overcome with emotion.
"Just like it!"
"It's too much like it. I never thought I'd see it again after death—and even get to ride it into a new adventure. It's just a shame..."
It was just a shame that although the ship had returned,
not a single familiar face that should have been waiting for him on deck had appeared.
The excitement on Roger's face dimmed.
He sighed inwardly. Rayleigh, Gaban, how wonderful it would've been if you were still here!
But the Pirate King was still the Pirate King, and he quickly pulled himself together.
Turning to the two men who had come to see him off, he grinned broadly, spread his arms, and extended another enthusiastic invitation.
"Kagami, Mū, come adventure with me!"
Kagami Uchiha and Mū exchanged glances, both quite helpless. This was already the third time.
Ever since they had followed the Sage of Six Paths to the Falmart Underworld, their relationship had grown closer.
"Roger, the reason the Sage of Six Paths didn't come to see you off is because the Shinobi World is currently under invasion by Hades demons."
"As ninjas, we can't leave with you at a time like this. We must remain in the Pure Land at all times, ready to be summoned back to the Shinobi World when necessary to defend our world together!"
Although Kagami Uchiha had a gentle demeanor, his eyes were exceptionally resolute at that moment.
"Ahhh—"
Roger sighed and looked toward Mū. These two were among the few friends he had made here.
Yet Mū, his entire body wrapped in bandages, replied:
"Sorry. I have no interest in sailing or adventure. Good