Watching Roger's Execution from the Start

Vice Admiral Tsuru's voice remained steady and firm, leaving no room for argument.

As a veteran Marine who had fought her way through the Old Era, her sense of justice was not as extreme as Akainu's, but she had never lacked an iron hand.

Just a Tiny Bit

At the gates of Mary Geoise, several soldiers in gray-white armor stood at attention, staring straight ahead.

They were not part of the Marines. They belonged to a force privately raised by the World Government—or, more precisely, to Mary Geoise's personal guard.

Whether they fell under Commander-in-Chief Kong's authority was another matter.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Heavy footsteps sounded. At the gates, two figures came into view, a man and a woman.

The man had a hard, resolute face and a body packed with corded muscle.

The woman was tall and shapely, radiating an alluring charm.

"Vice Admiral White Hou, you've brought..."

The soldier beside the gate swallowed. Cold sweat slid down his temple, and his voice came out weak.

"Yeah. Boa Hancock of the Shichibukai."

Atlas glanced up, impatience in her voice.

"So? Open the gate."

"Ah! My apologies. Right away!"

The soldier snapped to attention and gave a crisp salute, then hurriedly instructed his comrades.

"It's fine. No need to rush."

Atlas's expression softened. She gave a slight nod to show there was no hurry.

Creeeak!

With a harsh mechanical groan, the gates of Mary Geoise slowly opened. White light spilled through the gap and fell across Atlas!

Tap!

Atlas stepped into Mary Geoise. Hancock followed close behind, disgust plain on her face.

A broad road stretched before them. Magnificent halls lined both sides, dense greenery grew all around, and the fresh air carried the scent of leaves.

Neatly laid cobblestones of nearly uniform size bordered the road. Smooth and lustrous,