Facing the Pirate King, a Slash from a Flickering Candle in the Wind! (Combined Chapter)
In the morning, bright sunlight poured over the sparkling sea.
Roger stood on the shore, gazing at the warship on the distant horizon. The sunlight reflecting off the sea was a little dazzling, and Roger could not help narrowing his eyes slightly.
Observation Haki rapidly spread out. On that warship, Roger sensed several powerful presences.
Among all the presences Roger sensed, one weak presence, as ordinary as that of a common civilian, immediately caught his attention. Though nearly a year had passed, Roger still recognized its owner.
"They've come."
Roger looked at the warship and murmured, a brilliant smile appearing on his face.
He raised the bottle in his hand and poured the last mouthful of liquor down his throat. Then he casually tossed the bottle aside and slowly drew the long sword at his waist.
"Come on!"
"Let's start with a greeting!"
Roger grinned. As he spoke to himself, Conqueror's Haki burst forth, pressing purposefully toward the distant warship.
In that instant, heaven and earth lost their color. The chatter of the people on shore, the howl of the sea wind, and the sound of waves crashing across the ocean all fell silent at once.
The terrifying Conqueror's Haki had already become tangible, raising layer after layer of enormous waves across the sea as it surged toward the distant warship.
On the warship Dawn.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi stood at the bow, looking at Dressrosa as it came into view. His Observation Haki rapidly spread out as well.
As the ship drew closer to the island, Fujitora, Mihawk, and Kyros also came onto the deck and stood behind Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
The sea was calm. When Tsugikuni Yoriichi's Observation Haki reached Dressrosa, a weak presence entered his