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

"Where did this kid come from? How could he possibly have captured Roger?"

Countless people refused to believe it. Compared with Roger and the Navy's famous powerhouses, Xia Le was far too young.

Besides, unlike pirates with bounties on their heads, most Marines had their identities deliberately kept hidden. Few became widely known.

As far as the world was concerned, Xia Le was a nobody.

But it wasn't long before interested parties dug up information about him.

"Hero Vice Admiral Garp's prized pupil?"

"He once fought Dark King Rayleigh to a draw, and Roger called him an enemy he couldn't ignore!"

"He's that strong? Where did he come from?"

The world was stunned.

From that moment on, Xia Le's name was known across the globe.

The Greatest Insult

Sea Circle Calendar, year 1500.

Pirate King Roger was captured and imprisoned, and Marine Rear Admiral Xia Le's name spread throughout the world.

The seas erupted. The Navy's prestige soared to an all-time high, while the pirates who had been itching to make a move had cold water poured over their ambitions.

The second half of the Grand Line.

Aboard the Moby Dick.

"Marine Xia Le."

"Is he the kid Roger mentioned before?"

The blond man with a crescent-shaped white mustache spoke in a deep voice.

He was towering, far taller than an ordinary man. Even seated, he dwarfed those around him, and an oppressive majesty radiated from him.

He was Whitebeard, Edward Newgate, one of the world's three legendary pirates.

"Pops, I'm afraid there's more to this."

"Roger isn't that easy to catch!"

Marco spoke up, confusion on his face.

Newgate narrowed his eyes, then smiled. "You're right!"

"But I'm more interested in the Marine kid mentioned in this article!"

Marco paused. "You mean Xia Le?"

"I never paid him much