The Approaching Third Party

At this moment, Marine Headquarters had already received the news. "Is that so? Alright, I'll send someone over to support immediately." Fleet Admiral Sengoku looked at the Den Den Mushi in front of him and nodded.

"Hurry up, dealing with pirates is your Marines' responsibility. If the King dies, we will refuse to pay the Celestial Gold for the next twenty years." The Den Den Mushi said coldly, then hung up. This was the First Prince, maintaining the demeanor of a great nation when facing the Marines.

"Is there no problem? Can these Marines really arrive in time?" the Second Prince, Belinda, asked, though his eyes were filled with distrust. The Third Prince, Laimer, was the same.

"Don't worry, they have to come. If the Celestial Gold is lost, the World Government won't stand by. The final losses will be deducted from the Marines' military budget." The First Prince, Sabre, watched the battle in the royal palace and laughed, very confident, as he understood the Marines very well.

Just as he said, facing the suddenly disconnected Den Den Mushi and the final words that came through, Sengoku's expression stiffened. He clenched his fists, but there was nowhere to vent his anger; he was completely at their mercy.

"Let's send someone over first. If it's really as he says, then the final consequences might fall upon us Marines." Tsuru, standing nearby, sighed and analyzed calmly. She was at Marine Headquarters, and as a strategist, she didn't need to be on the front lines unless it was a major event. Now, she was helping Fleet Admiral Sengoku handle matters.

"Mhm, of course, I know." Sengoku rubbed his temples, sighed, and then said angrily, "This Kaido, what's he got to gain by causing me trouble?" He then turned to Tsuru and asked, "Who is closest to the Kate Kingdom right now?"

Tsuru, who managed most of the Marines' intelligence, answered without hesitation, "It's Garp. If he goes at full speed, he can reach it in just one hour." "Then quickly notify Garp and tell him to put down whatever he's doing." Sengoku said, confident in Garp's strength to deal with Kaido. "Alright." Tsuru nodded and retreated.

In the New World, "Roger, you won't escape this time!" On a massive dog-headed warship, Marine Hero Garp shouted, holding an iron ball and infusing it with powerful Haki, throwing it fiercely towards the Roger Pirates' Golden Thomson.

"Haha! You want to catch me? You're still a long way off. It's been over twenty years, and it's still the same." Roger laughed heartily, drawing the long sword at his waist. "Clang!" Roger deflected the iron ball into the sea with a single slash. What he faced next wasn't one or two iron balls, but dozens, even hundreds. On either side of Garp were two large crates filled with iron balls, which were decreasing at a visible rate.

Garp continuously threw iron balls with extreme speed, making his hand movements a blur. "Don't think you can run! I'm fully prepared this time. I let you escape last time because I ran out of ammo," Garp shouted and laughed.

Large iron balls rained down from the sky at incredible speed, glowing red as they cut through the air like meteors. "This is terrifying! How can anyone dodge this? Run, I'm going to die!" A short child with a comically large red nose like a clown's, seeing this terrifying sight, ran frantically around the ship, seemingly looking for a safe spot.

"Hey! Buggy, calm down, don't run around. Trust the captain, we'll be fine. The captain is a legendary pirate!" A red-haired youth grabbed Buggy's arm and said calmly, his eyes fixed on the falling meteors. In reality, he wasn't as calm as he appeared. Buggy stopped, looked down at the red-haired youth, and then burst into laughter, pointing at the youth's feet. "Shanks, you have the nerve to say that? Your legs are shaking!"

"Idiot, they're not! You're mistaken," Shanks retorted, his face flushing. "It's no use, I saw it clearly," Buggy laughed, having the upper hand.

Then, the two began to bicker over this topic, livening up the somewhat tense atmosphere on the ship.

"They've got so much energy!" a bespectacled, blond man said, watching the two squabble.

"But to think they can deal with us so easily is too naive." This was Rayleigh, the first mate of the Roger Pirates. "Let's go, everyone. Don't let these iron balls land on the ship." Compared to Roger, Rayleigh seemed more like the commander of the ship.

"Haha, I couldn't wait any longer."

"Let's get a little warm-up." The Roger Pirates crew members laughed, their hands itching for action. Facing the incoming iron balls, they each used their unique skills. These hundreds of iron balls were quickly knocked down by the members of the Roger Pirates. Garp's ship had also run out of iron balls. His efficiency in throwing them alone couldn't compare to the combined efforts of so many members of the Roger Pirates.

Garp reached out to catch an iron ball, but grasped nothing. He turned to see an empty space. A Marine captain beside him said, "Vice Admiral Garp, we've used up all the iron balls we prepared."

"What? All out? Then bring that thing over." Garp's eyes widened at the news, then he thought of something and said to the captain.

"Vice Admiral Garp, are you sure? If it's not handled properly, this warship could accidentally sink." The captain warned.

"Haha, don't worry, I'll control the force." Garp laughed heartily.

"Scatter, scatter! Clear the center of the deck, Vice Admiral Garp is going to use the 'Juggernaut'!" Upon hearing Garp's words, the captain felt reassured and shouted. As soon as they heard the words "Juggernaut," the Marines reacted instantly, scrambling to the edges of the ship.

"Boom!" The mechanism was triggered, and the deck opened. All the Marines' eyes turned to look at what was beneath the opened deck. "Hiss!" They all took a sharp breath. Many had never seen it before, only knowing it was Vice Admiral Garp's ultimate weapon prepared to deal with Roger.

They never expected it to be such a behemoth, truly living up to its name, Juggernaut. It was a super large iron ball hidden beneath the warship, encased in a coating. Its size was only slightly smaller than the warship itself. A thick chain was attached to the iron ball. To bring this super large iron ball aboard, Garp had specifically modified his warship.

Garp grabbed the chain, and with monstrous strength, he lifted the super massive iron ball and held it above his head.

"Hey! It's been so long, has Garp given up?" Rayleigh asked, sounding puzzled.

Just then, Garp's familiar voice echoed, "Roger, this is a gift I specifically prepared for you. Catch it well, haha."

"Hey! We're going to die." Looking at the warship, a super large iron ball, even bigger than their pirate ship, had appeared out of nowhere, covered in powerful Armament Haki and shimmering in the strong light. Buggy's eyes nearly popped out, and Shanks felt a chill run down his spine.

"How did they get such a large iron ball? There was nothing there a moment ago." Rayleigh adjusted his glasses, a cold sweat breaking out on his forehead.

"It's time to get serious. We can't let it land on the ship, or the Jackson will be completely destroyed." Roger said seriously, considering its massive size, combined with Garp's monstrous strength and Haki.

"Mhm." The members of the Roger Pirates responded, preparing themselves.

"Go, Star Shatter!" Gripping the chain, Garp exerted all his strength, with an aura that could break through anything, and hurled the super large iron ball towards Roger's Jackson, darkening the sky. The massive iron ball was accurately thrown directly above the pirate ship, smashing down onto the Jackson.

"We're done for, we're going to die at sea!" Buggy cried out in fear, clinging tightly to Shanks. Shanks felt a bit disgusted, "Idiot, let go! You're getting tears on my clothes." However, he didn't resist much. Although he had faith in his captain and the others, he was terrified by this attack.

"Here we go, let's knock this big thing off course!" Roger shouted. He leaped forward, charging directly at the iron ball. "Kamunabi!" Roger's sword flashed, unleashing his ultimate move. This was a close-combat sword technique that collided with the iron ball. His attack landed to the left of the iron ball. The crew's teamwork was impeccable. Seeing their captain make a move, they naturally understood Roger's intention and used their combined strength to shift the iron ball's trajectory to the right. The helmsman, seeing this, spun the wheel, steering the ship to the left.

Next, one powerful member after another unleashed their attacks. "Boom!" "Bang!" Powerful shockwaves erupted from the intense collisions, causing the sea to churn and the heavens and earth to dim. Garp's strength was not to be underestimated. To change the trajectory of an iron ball with such immense impact force was like altering the path of a comet.

Powerful attacks rained down on the left side of the giant iron ball. The iron ball's descent trajectory shifted, slowly veering to the right. Seeing this, the members of the Roger Pirates felt a surge of joy; it was working.

The giant iron ball smashed into the sea's surface, and the Roger Pirates successfully avoided the direct hit. However, they didn't completely dodge it. "Crack!" The edge grazed the Jackson's starboard keel, snapping it instantly. The entire ship shuddered. Everyone held onto something for support.

But it wasn't over yet. The giant iron ball plunged into the sea, sending powerful waves of water splashing outwards. The Jackson, being the closest, was directly hit by the impact. Before they could even recover, a powerful surge washed over them. "Hold on tight, don't let go!" Roger shouted.

But it was too fast. Two consecutive impacts with no time to react. The Jackson, battered by the waves, tilted sharply to the left, and strong currents rushed into the ship from the broken starboard side.

However, no one had time to worry about that now. The wave, about a hundred meters high, crashed down from the sky. Fortunately, none of the Roger Pirates were Devil Fruit users, or it would have been far more dangerous.

Even a pirate ship built from the Adam Tree couldn't withstand such a powerful impact, especially after the previous damage that had caused multiple leaks and cracks in the hull.

"Haha, as expected of Roger, you actually blocked it!" Garp laughed heartily.

"Vice Admiral Garp, you're amazing! The Roger Pirates' Jackson has a broken starboard keel, multiple damages, and is taking on water. Should we pursue quickly?" A Marine, looking through a telescope in the direction of the Roger Pirates and seeing their condition, exclaimed excitedly.

"Of course! We can't let the Roger Pirates escape. First, I need to retrieve my big weapon," Garp said with a smile.

"Hey! Is everyone alright!" Rayleigh asked on the Jackson. "Everyone's fine, but those two kids fainted," Roger replied, glancing to the side. Shanks and Buggy had fainted on the deck.

"Garp and his crew are coming. Hurry up and pull yourselves together, fix the leaks, and we'll make our escape." Roger waved his hand and said with a smile. He felt no shame in admitting they were running; isn't it normal for pirates to flee from the Marines?

"Report, Vice Admiral Garp, there's an important message from Headquarters." A Marine ran over, saluted, and said, holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand.

"Mm-hmm." Garp nodded, taking the Den Den Mushi. He opened it, and once connected, it changed its appearance, but Garp recognized it immediately.

"Hello, is that Tsuru? What's up? I'm still chasing Roger right now!" Garp asked with a smile.

"Put Roger aside for now. Kaido has invaded the Kate Kingdom on Pet Island. Kaido is currently fighting the King of the Kate Kingdom in the royal castle. If the King dies, the Marines will be held responsible. The Kate Kingdom will refuse to pay Celestial Gold for twenty years. You know the consequences," Tsuru said sternly from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

As a major power, the Kate Kingdom paid a large amount of Celestial Gold every year. They were strong and occupied a large island on their own. If the lost Celestial Gold was deducted from the Marines' military expenses, the impact on the Marines would be unimaginable. Although Garp was usually unreliable, he was very clear about the significance of military expenses to the Marines.

However, he didn't want to let the Roger Pirates go so easily either. "Okay, I understand. I'll be there immediately." With that, Garp hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Quick, continue the pursuit of the Roger Pirates!" Garp shouted as soon as he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"But, Vice Admiral Garp, what about the mission the headquarters gave us?" a nearby captain asked, breaking out in a cold sweat.

"Haha, of course, we'll complete both! Drive the Roger Pirates towards Pet Island and solve the matter of the Roger Pirates and Pet Island all at once. I'm so smart!" Garp roared with laughter.

Although it sounded a little strange, it had to be said that it was a good plan. The Roger Pirates also needed a place to rest.

As they were continuously pursued, Rayleigh keenly noticed something was wrong. "Roger, the Marines seem to be driving us in one direction. Whenever we try to turn, the Marines use cannonballs to force us back."

"What kind of island is it if we keep going straight?" Roger asked. Upon hearing this, he also realized something was amiss. The navigator beside him held a sea chart and an Eternal Pose. "If we keep going straight, it's Pet Island."

"Haha! Then let's go! Full speed ahead, we'll rest on Pet Island," Roger said, waving his hand grandly with a smile.