"Rayleigh? Dark King Rayleigh?"
Rayleigh's sudden appearance startled not only Kizaru. Everyone present turned to look at him.
Sengoku, the Wise General, knew better than most how strong Rayleigh was. One glance was enough to confirm it: the man before them was Silvers Rayleigh, Roger's former right-hand man.
Sengoku instinctively turned toward Garp. After so many years working together, the two understood each other without a word. Garp was already looking back at him, his face grim and his expression grave. He said nothing, but Rayleigh's arrival had clearly put pressure on him.
Now the Marines would have to face two legends!
And that wasn't all. A woman followed close behind Rayleigh: Spoon Aunt from Shakky's Rip-off Bar!
Garp gave a rueful smile. "Looks like the tide's turning!"
"Take them down!"
With Rayleigh keeping Kizaru occupied, Momonga raised an arm and shouted before leading his men in a charge toward Ye Chen.
Rayleigh and Spoon Aunt's arrival moved Ye Chen deeply. He knew they had stepped in because of him, and it would cost them dearly. They had left their pirate lives behind years ago. Now that they had shown themselves, they could no longer stay on Sabaody, no matter how this ended.
"Charge!"
Ye Chen had no way to repay them. All he could do was defeat the Marines and make sure Rayleigh and Spoon Aunt's efforts weren't wasted.
He sprang forward and leaped into the air. Then, like an eagle diving on its prey, he swept down with his sword.
Momonga's coat billowed around him. His stern face blazed with fighting spirit. "Ye Chen, I swear on the Marines' justice that I won't let you through!"
"Is that so? Then try stopping me! Sword-Breaking Style!"
Kogarashi flashed, throwing out dozens of overlapping sword shadows. They shimmered like a