A Burning Ambition / An Arm
South Blue, Baterilla Island.
Pink petals, melodious music, crimson wine glasses, a pure white wedding dress, a green lawn, and laughter filled the air, creating a small wedding banquet.
In this small town, which is not well-known throughout the South Blue, a couple walked hand in hand, their faces beaming with happiness, into their wedding hall.
That's right, a joyous wedding ceremony is taking place today on Baterilla Island.
On stage, a man with a mustache and a young woman in a wedding dress stood together, smiling, engaging in a simple interaction under the guidance of the wedding emcee.
All the wedding attendees were immersed in the joyous atmosphere, and no one noticed that three men in casual clothes had silently taken up Round Table in the corner of the wedding venue.
Xia Le stared at the couple getting married on the stage, her eyes slightly narrowed.
They arrived in the South Blue seven days ago, and after making a series of inquiries, they finally arrived at the Island today.
Quite by chance, a wedding happened at that very moment.
The atmosphere was lively, and Xia Le's eyes were fixed on the two people on the stage.
No one could have imagined that the world-famous Pirate King Gol D. Roger was on the wedding High Platform at this moment, holding the hand of another woman, walking into the happiest hall of his life like an ordinary commoner.
Opposite him, Crocodile stared at his face with obvious surprise and disbelief.
How did you know?
The question was asked by Bullet on the other side, his tone serious and solemn.
Without a doubt, no one in the world would have imagined that the Pirate King would be hiding on an obscure island in the South Blue, in a small Town with only a few hundred people, and even holding his wedding right in front of them.
But this man, upon entering the South Blue, headed straight for this Island.
How did he know?
"Perhaps it was some kind of divine guidance!"
Xia Le smiled faintly.
He paused, then turned his gaze back to the two people on the stage.
"Let's enjoy this banquet first!"
"The old captain's wedding is something we should attend, right, Bullet?"
Bullet remained silent, his hands, which were resting under the table, unconsciously clenched into fists.
He couldn't imagine that the once invincible Pirate King, who had overcome countless hardships and dangers to become the world's greatest powerhouse and was just a step away from ruling the world, was now walking down the aisle on such an obscure island.
"You have fallen!"
"Roger!"
Along with anger, Bullet also felt an indescribable sadness.
Even the most powerful rulers, at the pinnacle of their power, cannot escape the inevitable return to ordinariness in their twilight years, quietly awaiting death.
"You like this!"
"I'd rather send you off this world with my own hands!"
Bullet gritted his teeth and his gaze toward the stage turned fierce.
Just then, Roger, who was holding a wedding ceremony on the stage, glanced at the corner and saw Xia Le and the other two sitting quietly there. His expression changed slightly.
"What's wrong, Roger?"
Rouge noticed the change in his expression and immediately asked.
Then she saw the three people below.
Are they your friends?
Roger smiled slightly and took Rouge's hand, "A friend?"
"Perhaps you could say that!"
A sense of surprise lingered in his heart. Compared to the entire world, his hiding place was like a drop of water in the ocean. How could the navy have discovered it so quickly?
Roger then stopped paying attention to the matter.
Since the other party did not choose to cause trouble upon arrival but instead quietly attended the wedding, then other matters can wait until after the wedding.
The wedding atmosphere quickly reached its peak, with everyone cheering and applauding.
Roger remained completely calm, as if he hadn't even noticed Xia Le and the other two.
Even during the subsequent thank-you ceremony, he brought Rouge down to toast the three of them.
How is your teacher?
Roger asked with a smile.
"Very good, he went to the East Blue."
Xia Le.
"That's a real shame, you couldn't come to my wedding."
Roger laughed.
"This might be a good thing."
Xia Le laughed.
The two men responded calmly, as if they were old friends, and Roger showed no unusual behavior. This made Rouge truly believe that the three people in front of her were her husband's good friends.
"Bullet, I didn't expect to see you here!"
Roger laughed again.
"Smack!"
Bullet remained silent, but the glass in his hand suddenly shattered.
Rouge's expression changed, and she immediately called for someone to bring her some paper.
"No need!"
Bullet said curtly, then plopped down in a Chair.
Congratulations on your marriage!
He managed to utter a single sentence, then fell silent.
"Who are you?"
Roger watched this scene with a smile on his face, then turned his gaze to Crocodile.
The latter, somewhat flattered, raised his glass. "Congratulations on your marriage! You may call me Crocodile."
"Haha, I hope you all have a wonderful time at the banquet!"
Roger laughed.
The couple then left to continue greeting other customers.
The banquet was not large, with only a dozen or so people at each table. Most of them were Rouge's relatives and friends from the town, while Roger's friends were few. As a result, the three of them were surrounded by enthusiastic villagers for the rest of the time.
The overall atmosphere was very lively.
Xia Le did not rush to make a move.
He silently observed Roger at this moment. From his appearance, Roger showed no signs of being seriously ill, and his spirits were excellent. The domineering and powerful aura that he once possessed as the Pirate King had also silently disappeared.
Hiding on Baterilla Island, the Pirate King truly seemed like an ordinary civilian, appearing quite inconspicuous.
The wedding ended quickly.
The guests said goodbye and left in twos and threes, and the place quickly became empty.
"When should we make our move?"
Bullet gritted his teeth and said.
He harbored a burning, unspeakable rage, seemingly unable to bear the sight of the former king now appearing so utterly powerless.
"Wait!"
He will come looking for us.
Xia Le said softly.
Crocodile hesitated for a moment. "Are we really going to attack him?"
The other party is none other than Pirate King Roger!
The most powerful of the world's three great legends!
Could the three of them really defeat such a powerful opponent?
Xia Le simply smiled at the question and did not respond.
This wait lasted all afternoon, until approximately Twilight.
The three saw a man with a mustache, dressed in plain clothes and carrying a long knife at his waist, walking slowly towards them with a smile on his face.
"Roger!!"
Bullet gritted his teeth and said.
Roger approached the three men and suddenly laughed, his right hand resting on the hilt of his sword.
A pair of eyes suddenly fixed on Xia Le, and the smile at this moment appeared dignified and extremely oppressive, causing all three of them to tremble.
"Navy kid, I'm in your eyes."
"I saw a burning ambition!"
Xia Le laughed upon Wen Yan this, his fists clashing together, Black-Red Lightning crackling around them, his gaze sharpening.
"I have a question!"
"Why did you give up everything, disband your Pirate crew, and come to this nameless island?"
Roger grinned, drew his sword from his waist, and his aura suddenly surged.
"Because!"
"I have absolutely no interest in ruling!"
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Chapter 61 An Arm
"I have found the freedom that belongs to me!"
That's enough!
Roger's smile revealed a rapid return of his former Haki and kingly aura.
Soon, as the evening Setting Sun set, the surrounding space began to vibrate and distort.
However, he skillfully controlled this aura within a very small area, so it would not affect other villagers in the town.
Drawn by the energy, Xia Le's Conqueror's Haki also erupted, and was instantly compressed by him to crush his opponent to the maximum extent.
"Freedom?"
"You only want to be the Pirate King, and that's all."
Xia Le murmured.
"Right!"
"I don't have the time or energy to do other things."
"But without a doubt, in the future there will be someone like me who will personally accomplish everything!"
Roger laughed.