Golden Lion: Why Did You Turn Yourself In, Roger?!

Spring has passed and autumn has come; two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

New World, Impel Down.

Inside the sixth level of Impel Down, within the Infinite Hell, a series of steady footsteps sounded, finally stopping outside the prison.

"Answer me, why did you walk right into their trap? Do you know what those pirates outside call you? They call you the Pirate King, the King who conquered the Grand Line..."

"Why did you deliver yourself to be executed by the Navy? Answer me, Roger!"

Outside the prison, Garp's face was ashen. He simply couldn't imagine that the guy in front of him would step onto Marineford on his own and be shackled by the Navy.

"Hahahaha, what does it matter? I was already nearing the end of my life anyway, how much longer can this body last..."

"Hey, Garp, this is my lifelong request. My child is on Baterilla Island in the South China Sea, Rouge... Portgas D. Rouge. She is pregnant."

"Please, you raise that child to adulthood."

For a fleeting moment, Garp really wanted to tear this guy, with whom he had a grudge for over ten years, apart, especially after hearing Roger's bloodline with his own mouth; he wished he could just turn around and leave.

"You bastard, why did you tell me? Aren't you afraid I'll tell Sengoku, huh?!"

"Why? My nemesis and best friend, this is my only request, please!"

Inside the Infinite Hell, all was silent. Garp's lips twitched as he turned and walked Impel Down.

When the place was empty, Roger laughed heartily, but then shook his head slightly.

"We arrived too early; nothing has even started yet. I really want to witness you grow up, Ace..."

"As expected, after countless battles, big and small, recklessly fighting without paying attention to one's own health, hidden injuries accumulate and eventually lead to illness. When one's prime years are over, all of these will erupt. Do you need my help?"

Countless shades of azure converged in the air, and Roger slowly raised his head, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

"No need. My adventure is over. I should leave the fun to the younger generation. If you can, just take care of Ace for me."

Her eyes sparkled, and the nine Tomoe symbols within the wavy patterns gradually turned red. Huayue nodded gently.

"Okay, I agree, but on the condition that..."

The soft murmurs echoed in the silent cell, and Roger nodded with satisfaction, his smile growing even brighter.

"To be able to see my strongest opponent one last time before I die is truly a joy. Do you have any wine?"

With a chuckle, Huayue placed a bottle of fruit wine in front of Roger.

"Then it's settled. For the next thirty years after your death, I will provide him with some protection, but don't expect me to be by his side like a nanny."

"The next time we meet will be at the execution platform, a final farewell."

As the spiritual energy dissipated, the prison deepest within Impel Down remained as tranquil as ever.

The following day, along with the World Economy News Paper's publications, countless newspapers were rapidly distributed throughout the world at great expense.

"Breaking news! Breaking news! The man who conquered the Grand Line, the world's most powerful pirate, Gol D. Roger, has been captured by the Navy and will be executed soon in Loguetown, East Blue!"

"Breaking news! Breaking news! The Pirate King, Gol D. Roger..."

At this moment, the entire ocean, and even hundreds of countries around the world, were abuzz with excitement.

Is the Pirate King going to be executed by the Navy? Where is his treasure buried? Does the Final Island Laugh Tale, really exist in this world?

What about his crew? What about those infamous pirates? Would the Pirate King's right-hand man just willingly watch their captain be executed?

As the newspapers spread to every corner of the world, countless people flocked to Loguetown in the East Blue, hoping to hear the Pirate King's final words.

New World, on an unknown island.

"Hahahaha, what is this? Am I seeing things? How is this possible? Roger was actually arrested by the Navy and is going to be sent to the East Blue to be executed..."

The smile went from maniacal to hoarse, and finally to disbelief and Kuma fury.

"Snort!"

Sizzle!

The newspaper in his hand turned into countless scraps of paper, his chest heaved as if about to explode, the Golden Lion's face was full of rage, his anger soaring to the sky.

"Roger! You bastard, you defeated me, destroyed my naval fleet, and now you're going to fall into the hands of the navy. If I had known this would happen, I would have preferred to kill you with my own hands!"

The next moment, the Golden Lion floated into the sky, charging straight towards Marineford with an inextinguishable rage.

A few days later, Marineford Square.

"Lion's Might - Earth Strike!"

Earthquakes surged and terrifying tornadoes swept across the naval island, bridging the gap between heaven and earth.

Countless naval officers and soldiers lost their lives in this terrifying tornado, and the rear admiral stationed there was also filled with fear.

"Moshi Moshi, Sengoku, former member of the Rocks Pirates, and Marine Admiral Golden Lion Shiki, has arrived at Marineford! Ahhh..."

"Hey, Sengoku, answer me! Who brought Roger to the Navy prison? Tell me!"

"You bastard, I thought Rayleigh or Jabba would be the first to arrive, but it's you, Golden Lion..."

Startled, the Golden Lion turned around and looked back. The Withered Tree in his hand collided with the pitch-black iron fist, and countless black and purple sparks scattered in all directions.

"Garp? You've come at the right time. You also contributed to the operation to capture Roger, didn't you?"

"Slicing Wave!"

Shining with golden light and brimming with sharp energy, countless golden sword beams clashed repeatedly with Garp's pitch-black iron fist, leaving Marineford ruins in the blink of an eye.

"No one could catch Roger; he walked up to Marine Headquarters and surrendered himself! Fist Impact!"

Knock knock knock!

After smashing through more than a dozen walls, the Golden Lion activated its Observation Haki and turned around to see a familiar golden Buddha Form.

"Roger is about to be executed, and you have no right to interfere or cause trouble here. Since you dared to come to Marineford, you might as well be imprisoned in Impel Down as well, Golden Lion!"

The Buddha Shockwave was dazzling, and countless shockwaves turned the floating rocks into dust. The Golden Lion spat out blood, but its smile was extremely crazed.

"Surrender? So that's what you did! You crushed my naval fleet, and you didn't even want to rule the world with me?! Why did you surrender, you bastard, Roger?!"

"Lion Thousand Cuts Valley".

The next moment, the Golden Lion, who had been blasted away, regained his footing, and the two famous swords in his hands, the Withered Tree Sakura Ten, rained down sword light like a storm.

"We will not allow you to run rampant. This is the justice of our navy. You better get back to jail."

The same golden light, but a shockwave unlike the sword energy, enveloped the entire Marineford.

"Quickly, quickly, all naval soldiers evacuate immediately to clear the battlefield!"

One by one, naval warships turned their cannons, aiming at the three people on the battlefield...