"Nice job!" Roya could not help but praise it.
Just as expected!
Just as Roya had anticipated.
Stimulated by Dark King Rayleigh's formidable Swordsmanship, the speed of his own Swordsmanship training had increased once again.
With another tenfold boost to his automatic training speed, Roya began to feel the changes Swordsmanship training was bringing him.
Just like that.
Roya did not attack Rayleigh again. Instead, he quietly savored the exhilarating sensation of his growing strength brought about by the increased Swordsmanship training speed.
Meanwhile, although Rayleigh did not understand why Roya had stopped attacking, he took advantage of the opening to turn around and quickly leave.
Rayleigh knew very well that, given his current stamina, he would definitely be at a disadvantage if he kept fighting. Moreover, he understood that Roya had not used his full strength in their battle just now. If Roya truly went all out, his old bones might not be able to withstand it.
Since his plan to rescue the Straw Hat Crew had already succeeded, he could retreat.
Seeing Rayleigh leave, Roya did not pursue him.
Rayleigh had achieved his goal, and Roya had achieved his as well. Hadn't he come to the Sabaody Archipelago specifically to use Dark King Rayleigh to increase the speed of his Swordsmanship training? Since both of them had accomplished what they wanted, why make things difficult for each other?
Therefore.
Roya remained there, enjoying the pleasure brought by his increased Swordsmanship training speed!
Of course.
This battle had frightened off all the Supernovas.
But there was still one person watching the battle: Bartholomew Kuma, one of the Shichibukai!
In fact, Roya had already noticed him during the battle. Although Bartholomew Kuma had hidden himself well, he ultimately could not escape Roya's powerful Observation Haki.
However, Roya knew what Bartholomew Kuma was about to do. Since Kuma had not interfered with him just now, there was no need for Roya to cause him trouble.
Sabaody Archipelago, Grove 13.
Inside Shakky's Rip-off Bar.
Luffy and the others had returned long ago and were anxiously waiting for Rayleigh to come back.
Finally.
Rayleigh pushed open the door and walked in.
"Uncle Rayleigh, are you okay? We really have you to thank!"
"I never expected you to be so strong, Uncle Rayleigh! You must have defeated that Marine admiral, right?"
The moment he saw Rayleigh, Luffy rushed over to greet him.
"This Roya is very strong. I'm no match for him at all."
"The main thing is that he never used his full strength. Otherwise, these old bones of mine really wouldn't have been enough."
Rayleigh sighed.
Hearing Rayleigh say that.
Everyone was astonished.
After all, Rayleigh had been the right-hand man of the former Pirate King Roger. If even he could not defeat this opponent, just how terrifying was that opponent's strength?
However, Luffy was no longer as carefree as before.
After experiencing Roya's strength firsthand, Luffy deeply understood that he was still far too weak. If Rayleigh had not appeared in time, he might have lost his companions.
"Luffy, even a Marine admiral has shown up. This incident is quite serious."
"So, for safety's sake, you need to split up. Try not to attract attention and cause unnecessary trouble."
"I'll finish coating your ship as soon as possible so you can leave this place quickly."
Rayleigh said seriously.
In the end, the Straw Hat Crew followed Rayleigh's arrangements and began fleeing separately.
At this moment.
Roya had returned to the Marine base area on the Sabaody Archipelago.
Sentomaru, who commanded the Pacifistas, was also there.
"Admiral Roya, you're back!"
"Have you captured the Straw Hat Crew?"
The moment Sentomaru saw Roya, he walked up to him, his tone extremely respectful.
After all, Roya was now the Marines' fourth admiral and possessed the immense strength to defeat Kaido, one of the Four Emperors. Everyone throughout the Marines treated Roya with great respect.
"Oh, I didn't catch them. They ran away!" Roya did not care at all and merely shrugged indifferently.
"What!?"
"You actually let them get away?"
"What cunning bastards! Admiral Roya, don't worry. In a moment, I'll lead PX-1 and the others to continue searching. They couldn't have gotten far yet. I'll definitely capture them."
Sentomaru said angrily.
Roya merely glanced at Sentomaru and smiled without saying anything. After all, he knew exactly what would happen next.
Then.
At that moment.
An ugly fellow with severe wounds on his face and snot running from his nose stormed up to Roya with a gun in hand.
"Why didn't you bring them back?"
"Didn't you see that they beat me up?"
"You're such trash! If you don't bring them back, then go die!"
The ugly man spoke with extreme arrogance. One finger rested on the trigger of his gun, its muzzle aimed directly at Roya.
The surrounding Marines all tensed up and lowered their heads, not daring to look at the man at all.
That's right!
This was Saint Charlos, the Celestial Dragon who had been beaten up by Straw Hat Luffy.
"Get lost!" Roya warned with a dark expression.
At this moment.
Every Marine present was dumbfounded.
Saint Charlos was a Celestial Dragon! Let alone the three admirals, even Fleet Admiral Sengoku would not dare speak to a Celestial Dragon like that. Yet Roya had actually dared to use such a tone with one.
This was a grave crime punishable by death!
Even Sentomaru standing nearby was shocked.
Just because others feared the Celestial Dragons did not mean Roya had to fear them. Honestly, Roya felt sick just looking at Saint Charlos's face. Yet this bastard was actually pointing a gun at him—wasn't that courting death?
"Y-You... what did you say...?"
"I'm a Celestial Dragon!"
Saint Charlos himself was badly startled. He hurriedly brought up the identity he was so proud of again to threaten Roya.
Roya did not waste another word on him. His sharp gaze narrowed abruptly.
In an instant.
A powerful Conqueror's Haki burst directly from Roya.
Saint Charlos's eyes rolled white, and he collapsed before Roya with a thud.
The next second.
Roya planted one foot directly on Saint Charlos's head, knocking him unconscious with Conqueror's Haki.
"You never shut up. Trash like you is really annoying. I told you to get lost—can't you understand human language?"
Roya spat on the ground and cursed impatiently.
Seeing this scene.
Every Marine present looked as if their eyes were about to pop out, and then their bodies began trembling uncontrollably with fear.
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