The Navy's movements also caught the attention of the various powers.
The World Economy News Paper heavily publicized the intelligence, making sure everyone knew.
It secretly dispatched Reporter Birds one after another, hoping to obtain firsthand information.
Just as the New World settled down, the Roger Pirates had fought a major battle with Garp, and the "legendary samurai," Kozuki Oden, had joined their crew.
This series of events drew plenty of attention.
The Roger Pirates had barely disappeared when the Navy began making such a major move.
News that the Roger Pirates had appeared on Fish-Man Island was also exposed.
Then there were the areas where the Navy's warships were operating.
Even children could tell who their target was.
Besides, the latest edition of the World Economy News Paper had already spelled it out.
Dozens of Navy warships.
Their deterrent power was terrifying. Exactly what powerful fighters were aboard remained unknown, as the Reporter Birds dared not get too close.
Meanwhile, on the relatively chaotic Sabaody Archipelago, the pirates and Underground Forces all vanished from sight for a time.
It was peaceful enough to win a "most peaceful island award."
The pirates in the first half of the Grand Line dared not approach.
Several poorly informed pirate crews sailed straight into the line of fire and were wiped out.
"You certainly moved fast, Navy."
"But can you succeed?"
For Hades, the answer was no.
With his omniscient perspective, Hades knew about Roger's special ability.
At the Swordsmanship Tournament, he had personally witnessed Roger's Voice of All Things.
Some might believe that such a natural storm had been caused by Roger's swordsmanship, but that did not affect Hades's judgment.
To oppose Roger was effectively to oppose the world.
The longer a battle lasted, the greater Roger's advantage became, and the stronger