"First Mate, the Navy's here." When the Roger Pirates got the news, the Whitebeard Pirates naturally heard about it too. All the pirates who'd been resting got to their feet, ready for battle.
"Get ready. A major battle's about to begin." Rayleigh rolled his shoulders and stretched his muscles. He hadn't fought a battle like this in a long time, and the fighter in him could hardly wait.
Everyone headed for the edge of the island. Three enormous warships came into view.
"They're all old friends."
Garp and Sengoku stood in the most prominent positions on the warships. Garp had already taken off his coat, clearly unable to hold himself back any longer.
Shirakawa also spotted the future Three Admirals. Aokiji was aboard the same warship as Garp, Kizaru was with Sengoku, and Akainu was commanding a warship of his own.
"All evil must be eliminated." Akainu folded his arms and spoke with a stern expression. The terrible heat radiating from him could be felt all around.
"Vice Admiral Sakazuki is getting serious again." The Marines aboard his warship felt his imposing presence and wiped the sweat from their brows.
"Good." Sensing Sakazuki's resolve, Sengoku nodded with satisfaction.
Although he wasn't Fleet Admiral yet, his appointment was all but certain. Of the three young monsters, Sakazuki was the one he had the highest hopes for.
"Scary, isn't he, Sakazuki?" Borsalino said in an infuriatingly laid-back tone.
"Hmph. I'd be satisfied if you worked even half as hard as he does." Sengoku gave Borsalino a disappointed look.
Kizaru helplessly spread his hands. There was nothing he could do about it. That was just his personality.
"Long time no see, Rayleigh. Where's Roger?" Although Garp could already sense Roger fighting Whitebeard, he still asked.
"Garp, I'm not going to let you interrupt