A sea in the New World.
The Roger Pirates clashed with the Rocks Pirates.
Patri Vic fought Roger, while Whitebeard fought Rayleigh.
However, none of the four had been using their full strength. They were holding back.
"Vic, long time no see. You've become a great pirate with a bounty of 2.4 billion Berries now." Roger smiled and sighed in admiration.
A few years ago, when Roger encountered Patri Vic in the Sabaody Archipelago in the first half of the Grand Line, he had been a pirate with a bounty of 500 million Berries.
In just a few short years, Patri Vic's bounty had now reached 2.4 billion Berries.
Moreover, Roger could tell from Patri Vic's actions that his position in the Rocks Pirates was not low.
"Your 1.5 billion Berries isn't low in the entire New World either." Patri Vic chatted with Roger while holding back.
"I really want to have a drink with you, but we're on opposing sides right now." Roger sighed helplessly, sounding regretful.
"Don't worry. There'll always be a chance." Patri Vic smiled calmly.
Patri Vic wielded the Thunder Blade and attacked Roger. Roger did not even use Armament Haki, simply raising his saber to block.
Their blades clashed, but the deck beneath their feet did not shake, nor did any powerful shock waves surge in every direction.
Anyone with sharp eyes could immediately tell that Patri Vic was holding back.
However, no one in the Rocks Pirates dared to say anything.
After all, as a core officer, Patri Vic's position on the entire ship was second only to Rocks.
Rocks stood on the ship with his arms crossed, watching Patri Vic and Roger on the battlefield with a solemn expression.
"Be a little more serious, Vic. We haven't seen each other in years, and