In One Piece, Watching Roger's Execution at the Start

"Smack!"

A palm slapped Shanks on the back, and Benn Beckman slowly stepped forward:

"What nonsense are you talking about?! You're our captain! Snake and the others won't blame you. Continuing to sail while carrying on their wills is the best answer you can give them!"

Chapter 289: The Era Has Changed

"Great Eruption!!!"

A gigantic fist of magma descended from the sky. Scattered droplets of lava fell into the seawater, sending wisps of white steam rising.

Whoosh—!!

A slash wrapped in Haki shot upward in an instant, swiftly splitting the enormous magma fist in two with incredible smoothness.

Boom!!

The halved fist crashed into the sea, stirring up waves several yards high. The extreme heat and ice rapidly reacted, and vast amounts of white mist blanketed the area.

"Shanks, you guys get out of the water now! Forget the Drey Fross!"

Rayleigh appeared beside the Red Hair Pirates, his expression grim.

His entire body was scorched and gave off an enticing barbecue aroma. Clearly, he hadn't gained much of an advantage against Akainu.

"Rayleigh, you..."

Shanks froze.

"Don't say anything. Get going. Gaban and I will cover the rear!"

Red light flickered in Rayleigh's eyes. Although the white mist had greatly reduced visibility, his Observation Haki clearly sensed Gaban's life force rapidly approaching.

"Captain, there's no point in us staying here. We'll only hold Senior Rayleigh and the others back."

Benn Beckman's expression turned serious as he desperately tried to persuade the hesitant Shanks.

"Rayleigh, Sambel and I will stay behind. At least we can support you from the water later."

Sical spoke in a deep, muffled voice.

"You two..."

"You think you can leave now that you've come? Remnants of the Roger Pirates!"

A voice devoid of emotion cut into their conversation. The hazy white mist did nothing