Watching Roger's Execution at the Start

He could stir the heavens, command wind and clouds, even summon rain. He could wipe out an island with a single strike!!!

A fighter like that, a battle like that!!

Just how powerful must that bastard Roger have been?!

"So cool! The World's Strongest Man sounds amazing!!"

Luffy's eyes lit up at once. His admiration for Atlas was plain to see.

Meanwhile, at the bottom of the screen, Zephyr looked grave. There was no joy in his face despite the victory.

"Teacher Zephyr, what's wrong...?"

Ain had been watching Atlas tear through the battlefield at Marineford with awe. When she turned and saw Zephyr's troubled expression, she couldn't help wondering why.

The war was over. The Marines had emerged as the clear winners, baring their razor-sharp fangs to the pirates of the sea. Things would likely remain relatively peaceful for quite some time.

"...Don't underestimate what Whitebeard said before he died."

Zephyr knew exactly what Ain was thinking. He slowly shook his head.

If only things would go the way they expected. Unfortunately...

That bastard Whitebeard!!

Irritation stirred in him. Whitebeard was every bit as rotten as Roger!!

"With two legendary pirates of the old era backing that claim, countless people who still doubted the One Piece existed will now go completely mad."

"After this war, countless people will set sail. Whether or not they're looking for the so-called One Piece, they'll still deal a massive blow to order on the seas."

"That dream of seeking adventure is just an excuse for people whose ambitions far outstrip their abilities!"

A few days later, a piece of breaking news swept across the world.

The Whitebeard Pirates had failed to rescue their crewmate Marshall D. Teach. Candidate Admiral White Hou had killed him on the spot at Marine Headquarters, and every