Pirate: I Maxed Out Conqueror's Haki First Because I Can't Die

Marineford went on a war footing. Black gun batteries swung into position, ranks of elite Marines braced themselves, and countless warships spread into formation, their guns trained beyond the Gate of Justice.

Outside the gate, warships stood guard. Each had an officer of flag rank aboard.

Roger's name alone placed enormous pressure on the Marines.

If a world-class powerhouse like him decided to wreak havoc at Marine Headquarters, stopping him would be difficult.

About half an hour later, an officer aboard a patrolling warship raised his telescope and spotted a black speck emerging on the horizon.

"Target sighted!"

"By its hull number, that's Rear Admiral Xia Le's warship!"

"Report it at once! Rear Admiral Xia Le's warship is within visual range!"

The news raced through Marineford. Kong and the others heard it immediately, their gazes sharpening.

The wind howled and tugged at their coats. Everyone stood ready.

Moments later, Xia Le's warship came clearly into view.

"Confirmed: Pirate King Roger is aboard Rear Admiral Xia Le's ship. His hands are shackled."

"Roger's capture is confirmed!"

"Rear Admiral Xia Le and his entire crew are present. No injuries."

The report reached headquarters and sent a shock through everyone there.

Garp looked restless. "They're taking too long!" he muttered.

Meanwhile.

Xia Le and the others, sailing toward the Gate of Justice, saw the fleet ahead. Its ships were spread out but neatly aligned.

Even from a distance, the officers leading them were clearly battle-hardened veterans.

As Xia Le's warship passed the first vessel, the officer aboard saluted him from across the water.

Xia Le returned the salute. The warship then fell in behind him as an escort.

Then came the second ship, the third...

By the time he reached the Gate of Justice, more than forty warships had taken up positions behind