Red-Haired Shanks: Marineford isn't quite what I imagined

"Huh? Why are those five old men from the Five Elders here too?"

"And those guys in armor—is that the Holy Knights?"

"You brought quite a crowd, World Government!"

Just then, Kaido suddenly froze!

After all, when he arrived at Marineford, he had focused entirely on Rono and hadn't paid much attention to anything else!

Only now did Kaido realize just how many people had gathered at Marineford!

All five of the Five Elders had mobilized!

The Holy Knights had also sent ten members, each at least as strong as an admiral candidate!

Then there were Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, Tsuru, and the Navy's Three Admirals!

Plus Chaton, Momousagi, and the Air Force and Army admirals!

There were also Issho and Aramaki, two admiral-level fighters from World Government Affiliated Nations!

The sight was so familiar, like something he had seen before!

He had even seen it countless times in his dreams!

Wasn't this exactly like the Battle of God Valley 36 years ago?

"Lord Rono! Are we about to reenact the Battle of God Valley from 36 years ago?"

"Worororororo! This is so exciting!"

"I still have so many regrets about that battle 36 years ago!"

"If I'd been a little stronger back then, we might have been able to turn things around!"

"I thought I'd carry that regret for the rest of my life! I never imagined my dream would come true!"

Faced with such a massive force, Kaido showed no fear. Instead, he burst into hearty laughter!

Even after all these years, he often dreamed of the Battle of God Valley 36 years ago, of Lord Rono facing twenty admirals alone to cover their retreat!

If only he had been stronger back then, if only he had had a band of reliable subordinates!

Perhaps things wouldn't have turned out