Calm Belt, on a desert island.
As Rayleigh and Gaban sighed, the rest of the crew of Roger Pirates also nodded in agreement with their statements with lingering fear.
In the past, they only knew how powerful Takenaka Kaguya was through the news brought by News Coo, but they didn't know exactly how powerful it was.
And this battle completely made them understand how powerful Takenaka Kaguya is!
Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban, the three strongest Roger Pirates people, could not compete with Takenaka Kaguya alone. Instead, they were constantly suppressed and beaten.
Moreover, if Giant Sea Kings hadn't arrived in time, the ultimate move prepared by Takenaka Kaguya could have directly killed them.
It can be said that for the current crew of Roger Pirates, they would rather be hunted down by Garp all their lives than be suddenly attacked by Takenaka Kaguya.
After all, Garp has been chasing Roger Pirates since Rocks Pirates was disbanded, but no crew member of Roger Pirates has ever died at the hands of Garp.
On the contrary, Takenaka Kaguya suddenly came and directly sacrificed five of their companions.
When facing Garp, Roger only needs to be the main force to attack. At best, it will be too much. Adding Rayleigh or Gaban can hold Garp down. Therefore, for so many years, there has never been any casualty among the members of Roger Pirates.
But Takenaka Kaguya is different. Not only can one person forcefully suppress the strongest trio of Roger Pirates, but if he is not careful, the rest of them can be killed in one move by him.
At this moment, looking at the crew members who were almost all injured, Roger felt very uncomfortable. However, as the captain, he had to revive his morale.
Ever since, I saw Roger snatching the wine from Crocus's hand, taking a big sip of it for himself, and then without waiting for Crocus to stop him, he immediately threw the wine jar to the ground and broke it.
"Bang!"
Instantly, everyone's attention was attracted to him. Upon seeing this, Roger's eyes swept over each crew member one by one. After a while, he said, "I know that this time facing Takenaka Kaguya, this Marine Admiral, will make everyone feel a setback that they have never experienced before.
In one battle, we sacrificed five of our companions who had been with us day and night. We all felt very sad and helpless.
And what I want to say is that death is normal. Pirates, civilians, or sailors die every day on the sea. Yesterday it was someone else who died, today it is our companions who die, and tomorrow it may be ourselves.
Everyone, including me, will probably die.
But when we first went to sea, didn't we know that being a pirate would put our lives in danger?
Every island we have visited, every battle we have participated in, and the pursuit we have encountered, whether from pirates or the navy, no one can guarantee when we will die.
However, compared to death, don't we have our own pursuits, fame, wealth, or strength and freedom?
For everyone's pursuit, even if we sacrifice our lives, what's the harm?"
Having said this, Roger looked at the despair that had disappeared from the eyes of each of his companions. He couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief, and continued, "As a captain, I failed to protect my companions. I blame myself and feel sad.
But the sadness is only temporary after all. Next, after we have rested, we will continue to sail on the sea and continue to set off towards our goal, Laugh Tale.
Of course, if any of you are scared, then I won't have any thoughts about standing up and leaving now."
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh immediately understood Roger's thoughts, and immediately stood up and said loudly, "No, captain, we will not leave. When we boarded your ship, we were already prepared to die at any time.
Now, we have just encountered a setback in life. As pirates, how can death scare us?"
On the side, Gaban also said loudly, "Captain, Rayleigh is right, it is just a setback. Although we lost five companions, it does not scare us.
Since our current strength is not as good as Takenaka Kaguya, then we should train hard. One day, we Roger Pirates will definitely take off Takenaka Kaguya's head to pay homage to our comrade."
"I won't leave, Captain Roger, even if I die, I will follow you."
"I won't leave either. It's just Marine Admiral. It won't scare us."
"I won't leave either. Death is nothing to be afraid of. No matter what, I will be a good man again in eighteen years!"
"..."
For a moment, on the deserted island, next to the bonfire, all the members of Roger Pirates wanted to continue to follow the voice of Roger.
Seeing this scene, Roger's eyes became moist and a smile appeared on his face again.
Just like that, the first meeting between Roger Pirates and Takenaka Kaguya ended here.
However, on the other side, Takenaka Kaguya had just brought Bullet and several people to Sabaody Archipelago. As soon as he arrived on the island, he received Den Den Mushi from Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
At this moment, looking at the Den Den Mushi that was ringing in his hand, Takenaka Kaguya frowned suddenly. After a moment of silence, he motioned to Bullet and the others to wait where they were.
"Acha!"
"Takenaka Kaguya Admiral, why did you disobey orders and attack Roger Pirates without permission, and leave G1 Marine Base without permission?
Have you ever taken me, Fleet Admiral, seriously?"
As soon as Den Den Mushi was connected, the roaring sound of Sengoku was immediately heard.
Hearing this, Takenaka Kaguya was instantly furious. He said coldly, "Sengoku, are you trying to accuse me?
Why, as the base commander of Marine Admiral and Marine G-1 Base, I have the right to act independently without reporting to you.
Also, why can't Roger Pirates move? As a navy, am I wrong to attack pirates?
Also, don't yell at me, you ask me why I want to take action against Roger Pirates? I have applied to the headquarters more than once in recent years to participate in the hunt for Roger Pirates, but how did you, Fleet Admiral, do it?
You rejected every application, saying that Vice Admiral Garp was already hunting Roger Pirates.
But after so many years of Chinese New Year, that old guy Garp hasn't even caught a hair on Roger Pirates.
Oh, Vice Admiral Garp couldn't catch anyone from Roger Pirates. You didn't say a damn thing. Now I have killed five members of Roger Pirates. You, Fleet Admiral, who represents the justice of the navy, came over in a hurry and asked me why I took action against Roger Pirates?
Humph, if the Vice Admiral Garp you appointed is reliable, after so many years, do you still need to take action against Roger Pirates?
Finally, I am not afraid to tell you the truth, I have never taken you Fleet Admiral seriously."
After saying that, without waiting for Sengoku to say anything else, Takenaka Kaguya crushed Den Den Mushi in his hand directly.
"Damn it, Sengoku kid, I'm giving you shame!"
Takenaka Kaguya thought about it, but still felt unhappy, so he cursed again.
Marineford, Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral's Office.
At this moment, Sengoku's face was livid, flushed, and extremely angry.
Next to him, the guy Garp also looked a little ugly. What Takenaka Kaguya said just now, although most of them were directed at Sengoku, it was also clear that he Garp was incompetent.
"Takenaka Admiral probably let Roger Pirates run away, so I'm in a bad mood. Sengoku, don't mind."
On the opposite side, Black Arm Zephyr saw that the faces of his two friends were very ugly, so he spoke to persuade them.
After finishing speaking, Vice Admiral Tsuru next to him also said quickly, "Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr is right. I believe Takenaka Admiral is not the reason. It's interesting, after all, according to the information from Cipher Pol below, if a Giant Sea Kings hadn't suddenly appeared, the entire Roger Pirates might have been completely destroyed by Takenaka Admiral."
Yes, Fleet Admiral's Office and Marine F4 are both there.
In addition to them, there are three future navy Three Admirals who have already eaten Logia Devil Fruit, all here.
At this moment, Sakazuki also looked a little unhappy. Although Takenaka Kaguya, Marine Admiral, has been catching pirates over the years, and many big pirates were captured by him personally, he was very dissatisfied with Takenaka Kaguya's behavior of not taking Fleet Admiral Sengoku into consideration at all.
Next to him, Borsalino acted as if he hadn't heard anything, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
On the contrary, it was Kuzan. At this moment, he felt that his idol was so handsome. The most Vice Admiral Garp could do was not be promoted to Marine Admiral and not take Celestial Dragons seriously.
But his idol is a guy who dares to attack Celestial Dragons without giving any face to Fleet Admiral Sengoku.
Not to mention, because he was valued by the top brass of the Navy, Kuzan still knew that a strong man broke into Pangea Castle a few years ago, killed Celestial Dragons Rosward, and looted Rosward's money in Pangea Castle and Sabaody Archipelago's manor.
Although no evidence has been found, Kuzan has a strong feeling that it was his idol who did it.
After all, before that, Rosward, a reckless guy, had released Underground Bounty Order and offered a reward of 10 billion Beli to Takenaka Kaguya.
He is powerful, full of justice, and always protects the interests of civilians. Any pirate who attacks civilians will basically have only one end as long as he is encountered by his idol.
Of course, no one knows Kuzan's psychological activities at this moment.
At the main seat, Sengoku thought more and more and became angrier, and finally slapped the table, startling several people in the room, and immediately said angrily, "Damn Takenaka Kaguya, it's really going too far. Even if you don't obey the order, you actually insult me, Fleet Admiral.
Hum, if Five Elders hadn't firmly refused to take action against him, I would have sent him to Impel Down no matter what, and let him reflect there for several months.
Bastard boy!"
When everyone heard what Sengoku said, their expressions were filled with confusion. Only Garp said coldly, "Takenaka Kaguya, this guy is really inconsiderate at all.
If I were as strong as him and had a Bullet under my command who was as powerful as Marine Admiral, Roger Pirates wouldn't have escaped from me for so many years."
"Okay, Garp and Sengoku are angry, so don't add fuel to the fire."
At this time, Vice Admiral Tsuru rolled his eyes at Garp, then looked at Sengoku and said, "Sengoku, anger will only make you lose your mind.
Think about it, if you were Takenaka Admiral, and you were suddenly questioned at this time, would you be angry?"
"He, no matter what you say, Takenaka Kaguya is going too far. He doesn't give me Fleet Admiral any face." Sengoku was stunned for a moment when Sengoku heard what Vice Admiral Tsuru said, and then said again.
After saying this, Garp next to him grinned and said, "Sengoku, you have such shame in front of Takenaka Kaguya.
Among our navy, the only ones who can give him face are Fleet Admiral Kong, Zephyr and Tsuru.
Don't forget, he doesn't even take Celestial Dragons Celestial Dragons, who is feared by the world, as fearful as a tiger. At Sabaody Archipelago, if that CP0 hadn't quickly fed Rosward a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, that guy would have had his neck broken by him.
Also, the reason why he joined the navy in the first place was not because he thought our navy was so powerful, but because compared to pirates, our navy was somewhat humane, so he reluctantly joined it.
Besides, World Government has tried many times over the years, but which one didn't leave a few corpses behind?
Even Five Elders can't do anything to him, and is afraid of pushing him completely to the opposite of World Government. You, Fleet Admiral, offended him because of that Underground Bounty Order.
Now, he is in a bad mood. If you question him like this, if he doesn't come to Marineford to challenge you for a duel, you can still smile secretly."
If you want to say who is the most unreliable person here, Garp must be the first.
"Garp, you bastard, if it weren't for you, could I order Takenaka Kaguya not to participate in the hunt for Roger Pirates?
Now I am being scolded mercilessly by him, and you bastard are still here making such sarcastic remarks."
As soon as Garp finished speaking, Sengoku couldn't help but roar at him.
"Hehe, I can only count you as unlucky." Garp smiled heartlessly.
"Okay, Garp, please stop saying a few words." Zephyr and Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke at the same time to persuade.
If Garp really wants to continue talking, Sengoku will probably vomit blood in a short while.
When Vice Admiral Tsuru opened his mouth, Garp naturally did not reply. He immediately shut up and ate the freshly opened senbei.
Seeing this, Sengoku snorted coldly, but he knew the character of Garp. If he really wanted to get angry with him, he would stun himself to death.
"Let's get down to business first. Sakazuki and the three of them are here. I will personally contact Takenaka Admiral and inform him Sakazuki, Borsalino and Kuzan were sent to deal with New World G1 Marine Base." Vice Admiral Tsuru looked at Sengoku and said.
"No more notification, just let Sakazuki and the others go to G1 Marine Base. No matter how unhappy that bastard Takenaka Kaguya is with me, he will not refuse to accept the three of them." Sengoku said angrily.
He also has a temper, okay? Notice, notice a ghost!
At this time, Zephyr stood up and looked at Sengoku and said, "Forget it, Tsuru, I'll send the three of them there myself. Just in time, I'm going to send the child Tanaka to be taught by Takenaka Admiral personally."