In the World of Pirates, Watching Roger's Execution from the Start

Yasopp slowly looked up from cleaning his beloved gun, a flicker of doubt in his eyes.

Benn Beckman had already guessed that the Marines were behind it. The odds were high.

But it was still only a guess.

They had received no definite news yet!

"Vice-captain! We've got news! The captain's being held in Impel Down!"

A pirate's shrill shout shattered the silence on deck. Waving a newspaper, he ran excitedly toward Benn Beckman and the others.

His voice was grating, but to everyone there, it sounded sweeter than any song.

Before, they had been searching blindly. Now that they knew where their captain was, they finally had a destination.

Undercurrents Stirred

The Marines!

But...

"Vice-captain, what do we do next? Break into Impel Down?" someone asked Benn Beckman, who sat at the center, with some hesitation.

Benn Beckman was vice-captain not just because his strength nearly matched the captain's, but because of his intelligence and judgment.

With the captain gone, Benn Beckman was the unquestioned leader.

"Don't rush. We'll have to go after the Marines, but not yet."

Benn Beckman waved a hand as his mind raced, searching for a way to rescue Shanks.

"Wait. Bring me the newspaper. Let me see it!"

An idea suddenly struck him, and he called to the pirate in a low voice.

As things stood, they could never break through the Marine blockade and enter Impel Down on their own.

They needed outside help!

That made the other person present when Shanks was captured especially important. At the very least, he gave them a possibility to pursue.

Teach of the Whitebeard Pirates!

Delight flashed in Benn Beckman's eyes, though his expression did not change.

He had found a way through.

"Well?"

"Do you have a plan?"

Lucky Roux and the others looked at