Watching Roger's Execution in the World of Pirates

Just now, their attention had been fixed on each other. Neither had noticed someone approaching.

"One of these two is a member of Whitebeard's crew, and the other is a rising star among pirates."

"One each, Brother Issho?"

Ignoring their startled reactions, Atlas addressed Issho beside her.

"...In that case, I'd be honored."

Issho dipped his head and readily agreed.

P.S. Honestly, I think there are a lot of inconsistencies with Red-Haired. For one thing, it's unclear when Blackbeard gave him the scar on his face. He didn't have it when he left Roger's ship, and then he went around the four seas looking for companions. I don't know whether he went to the New World. It's all rather confusing, since Blackbeard should have been in the New World the whole time.

Caught

"Zehahaha! What a lively scene. The Navy's youngest Candidate Admiral came to the Pleasure District for a little fun too?"

Blackbeard quietly reached for the claws strapped behind him and spoke with forced ease.

"Then again, young people are full of fire. I understand."

Shing!

Shanks wasted no words. He drew Griffin from his waist in one smooth, unhindered motion.

"If you want a fight, I won't surrender quietly!"

The Navy's Candidate Admiral—White Hou!

Before Shanks had entered the New World, Vice Captain Rayleigh had warned him in no uncertain terms: this man was dangerous!

After all, White Hou represented one of the Navy's greatest fighting forces!

Shanks didn't recognize the blind man beside her, but anyone who could stand alongside White Hou...

...was no ordinary opponent!

"Gravity Blade: Tiger!"

Issho drew his Cane Sword and made a steady forward slash. A purple wave of force surged toward Shanks and Blackbeard, filling the space before them.

"Hngh!"

Their hearts clenched. Their bodies buckled as a tremendous force