Watching Roger's Execution at the Start

At that moment, on the deserted mountaintop.

The bonfire blazed, and the lingering aroma of meat hung in the air.

Ace and the other two were eating their fill. Apart from looking a little battered, none of them had any lasting injuries, thanks to the Horse Talisman's power.

Luffy, however, had been badly hurt. An ordinary person would have been lucky to survive without being crippled. Yet the moment he smelled roast meat, he sprang to life and tried to jump off Ace's back. If Atlas had not held him down and treated him with the Horse Talisman, he probably would have healed on his own while eating.

"Mmph... How did you beat that tiger... mmph, Ace, Sabo?"

Luffy asked as he clutched a piece of roast meat in both little hands and gnawed at it furiously.

"Maybe... Mr. Atlas stepped in," Sabo answered quietly.

This Marine was far too mysterious. He had appeared before them out of nowhere, and every ability he had shown was extraordinary: terrifying explosions, powerful healing, and even the ability to make the King of Mount Colubo retreat from a distance...

They still did not know what he truly wanted. Though he had shown them no real hostility so far, Sabo remained a little uneasy.

Ace did not argue. Atlas stepping in was the only explanation that made sense. Otherwise, that tiger would never have let the three of them go so easily.

"Are you full? We can move on to the next part of your training in a bit."

Atlas cut their conversation short.

She might not be able to stay here long. Sengoku had not given her much leave. The seas looked calm for now, but pirates had never been a peaceful bunch. The world would not stay quiet for long.

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