"Shiki is coming."
Roger stood at the bow with his eyes closed, seemingly listening to something. Then he opened his eyes and turned to look in one direction.
At their captain's words, every crew member readied themselves for battle, poised to meet the fierce clash about to erupt.
Even Buggy and Shanks held a dagger and a blade.
Roger and the others had not wanted these two children, who had yet to grow up, to take part in a brutal battle whose outcome was uncertain.
But Buggy and Shanks had refused.
They were members of the Roger Pirates too. Even if they hid in the cabin, they would stand or fall with the others.
Visibility was extremely poor in the storm.
The light was dim, but they could still make out a massive dark shape approaching in the distance.
Even from afar, it carried a terrifying presence.
At last, an enormous island appeared overhead, blocking the rain pouring down through the storm.
The Flying Pirates appeared at the same time, a massive battleship emerging in the sky.
Under Shiki's control, it slowly descended in front of the Oro Jackson, blocking the Roger Pirates' path.
The Roger Pirates had no choice but to stop. Amid the rolling waves of the vast sea, two of the world's greatest pirate crews faced each other.
"Roger, what a grand gift!" Shiki's laughter carried across the distance.
"Shiki, you finally found us." Roger smiled as he caught sight of Shiki.
Gripping Ace tightly, Roger felt a measure of relief as he surveyed the Flying Pirates' forces.
At the same time, he was somewhat disappointed.
Shiki had not been foolish enough to send a great army.
That undoubtedly reduced the pressure on the Roger Pirates.
But it also meant the Super Storm he had gone to