A Year, a Great Crisis

Time flies, and before we know it, another year has passed.

Since the Navy captured and executed Gol D. Roger, the One Piece, in Loguetown a year ago, the Navy's prestige has soared. Even though the seas are now in turmoil due to "Ne Piee," the Navy remains the most powerful force on the ocean.

In this year, the names of Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji, and God of the Navy became even more famous throughout the world.

Everything has passed the buffer period.

In Marineford, a month ago, after the One Piece was executed, Kong gradually relinquished power, allowing Sengoku to handle more and more of the Navy's administrative affairs.

Even some power is slowly being transferred. If the Sengoku just needs some time to adjust, perhaps then Kong will leave the Navy.

This matter is no longer a secret within the Navy.

If Sengoku becomes the new Fleet Admiral, the navy will undergo a major overhaul; this is an inevitable outcome, as a new broom sweeps clean.

Yesterday, Ye Chen had just returned from outside, along with some notorious pirates. The past six months of travel had left him somewhat exhausted, and he planned to recuperate in Marineford about ten days.

Currently, many of my plans are not yet ready to be implemented, so I need to proceed cautiously and patiently for a while.

Ye Chen remained steadfast, continuing his physical exercise in the backyard. However, gradually, the originally calm and sunny atmosphere began to become abnormal.

Dark clouds loomed overhead, plunging the entire sky into darkness. Wisps of Sisi white lightning flashed across the sky, and in just a moment, the once cloudless sky seemed to have fallen into an apocalyptic state, sending chills down one's spine.

Stopping his cultivation, Ye Chen looked up at the raging inferno and frowned.

Meanwhile, at the port of Marineford, the sea surged and churned, with towering waves rising amidst the raging storm. The entire Marineford seemed shrouded in a destructive tempest, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

Unable to breathe, the residents of Marineford retreated into their homes, as if only in this way could they alleviate their fear of nature.

"What is that?!" Terrified, a guard looked up at the growing dark shadow in the raging storm.

Heavy and imposing, the entire air reverberated, and the sounds that pounded on the heart grew louder as they approached.

"The island is an island!" Terrified, a navy officer put down his binoculars and fell to the ground.

"Boom boom boom"

A sharp sonic boom shook the entire Marineford, countless houses collapsed, and the earth cracked into dust.

With tremendous force, an island a hundred meters long descended like Meteorite.

The terrifying Shockwave turned an area of hundreds of thousands of meters into a crater.

"What's going on outside!" In the Fleet Admiral's Office, Sengoku, wearing sunglasses, was somewhat furious. He was clearly dealing with government affairs, as Fleet Admiral Kong had gone to Mary Geoise, so Sengoku was now handling some matters.

Clearly, this was only the beginning of a transition, and the Sengoku was adapting.

While he handled various political affairs Admiral, the role of Fleet Admiral was different. As Fleet Admiral, he had to consider not only the navy but also other institutions, all of which Sengoku needed to be proficient in.

"Reporting to the Fleet Admiral, an island has suddenly fallen from the sky, and now another one has fallen."

A terrified navy man, soaking wet, pushed open the door, his soul seemingly leaving his body.

"What?" Sengoku stood up, his aura surging, and the entire office was in disarray, because he had thought of a man.

Meanwhile, in Marineford, chaos reigned, with countless residents filled with fear, lamentation, and anger.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the dark clouds, like a storm, turned Marineford into a lone boat on the sea, on the verge of capsizing and drowning.

"Buzzing"

A terrifying whooshing sound filled the air, and a massive shadow, carrying an unparalleled momentum, plummeted like Meteorite.

"Whoosh"

A figure appeared, looking up at the roaring mountain. Garp clenched his fists, veins throbbing on his forehead.

"Golden Lion!" A sound of footsteps echoed through the air. Sengoku was furious. He looked at the shattered earth and the streets littered with blood and broken bones, his face filled with murderous intent.

"Vice Admiral Garp, Sengoku Admiral!" As if they had found their pillar of support, countless Marines stopped and looked at the two with hope.

"Give the order: all naval officers of the Rear Admiral and above are to completely destroy the scattered rubble! The safety of the residents must be ensured." Sengoku's face was ashen, radiating an aura that warned others to stay away.

"Yes"

"Garp, I think we'll have to execute another great pirate after Roger's death." Standing next to Garp, Sengoku ripped off his Marine coat, revealing his bulging muscles underneath, his face terrifyingly dark.

"It's been a while since I've done anything; it's time to stretch my body." Garp also had a grim face, and he lifted his coat to reveal his ferocious body.

With a buzzing sound, a Meteorite, carrying a sense of rapid, oppressive force, fell to the ground.

The weather changed dramatically, the wind howled, and the entire land was in turmoil.

Two figures rose from the ground, arriving in the blink of an eye like two plumes of smoke.

"Shatter!" With explosive power and irresistible momentum, Garp clenched his right fist and charged headlong into the oncoming Meteorite.

At the same time, the Sengoku was entirely golden, resembling a majestic and Buddha, radiating the fury of Vajra.

"Shockwave!"

"Boom boom boom"

The two collided, unleashing a storm that shattered the massive Meteorite, which then scattered like a meteor shower.

"Execute Fleet Admiral Sengoku's orders, crush the obstacles, and protect Marineford." Countless figures rushed forward, all of them Navy officers of Rear Admiral or above, using Geppo to unleash their own legendary skills.

The dazzling attacks and captivating power created Marineford, giving it the feel of a small, drifting leaf.

"Garp, Garp, Sengoku, long time no see!"

Behind the island, a figure stood high in the sky, looking down on the entire Marineford like a king.

With long, golden hair, a lion-like mane, a ship's wheel stuck in its head, and two longswords at its waist, this beast exudes a ferocious, kingly aura that instills fear and dread. It is a beast king, the king of all beasts.

"Shiki!" Sengoku Kongo glared angrily, his body radiating golden light, like a colossal living Buddha, but at this moment he was filled with rage.

"Shiki, you've been gone for so long, why are you causing trouble in Marineford!" Sengoku's face was grim, his eyes filled with bloodlust.

"Tell me, who captured Roger?"

A chilling voice rang out, Golden Lion, its mane bristling with rage, stood roaring.

"Of course they were captured by our navy!" Sengoku clenched his fists.

"I don't believe it! How could you capture my opponent so easily? You must have used some kind of trickery, otherwise Roger would never have been captured by you trash!" The Golden Lion roared in fury. He couldn't believe that his only opponent had been captured so easily, and that he was dead, and that it had been a year already.

Several years ago, due to injuries sustained in the "Water War," Golden Lion had been recuperating on his floating Sky Island, and little information about him was known to the outside world.

However, a few days ago, a newspaper that had been left on the island was discovered. Upon seeing the news, the Golden Lion found it hard to believe and became even more furious.

"The One Piece Gol D. Roger has been captured by the Navy and is about to be executed."

This news enraged Golden Lion. Who was Roger? He was his only rival, the only one he truly respected on this vast sea. Even Newgate, in certain aspects, could not truly replace Roger. Yet, this very rival had been captured by the Navy?

Impossible, absolutely impossible. Only Roger himself could catch him; no one else had that ability.

But it was too late. When they landed from the floating Sky Island, they discovered that Roger had been dead for a year, which drove Golden Lion completely mad.

This was a disgrace, an absolute disgrace. Therefore, Golden Lion disregarded everything and decided to invade Marineford. He wanted to find out whether Roger had actually been captured by the Navy.

It's extreme and ridiculous, but this is the same person who is a great pirate on par with the One Piece.