Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, eight years had passed since Kakarot arrived in the pirate world.
The group who had left Zou back then were now all eighteen, in the prime of their youth.
During their year or so on Fish-Man Island, several major events had struck like boulders dropped into a calm sea, stirring up towering waves across the ocean.
First, Fisher Tiger had successfully escaped Mary Geoise and returned after enduring countless dangers.
After hearing his painful yet legendary experiences, King Neptune and Queen Otohime became even more steadfast in their belief in the Revolutionary Army's ideals, embarking on a new path completely different from the original story.
Another event that shook the entire sea was the capture of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger, by the Marine hero, Vice Admiral Garp.
Of course, for some purpose of its own, the World Government concealed his true name, "Gol D. Roger."
The news hit the sea like a massive bomb, shocking countless great pirates who found it hard to accept.
Golden Lion Shiki was so furious that he stormed straight into Marine Headquarters at Marineford, attempting to rescue Roger.
Douglas Bullet likewise could not accept his idol's capture.
In his impulsiveness, he actually wanted to teleport straight to Marine Headquarters and wreak havoc.
Fortunately, Kakarot told him in time what he knew about Roger's terminal illness and some of the plans behind it.
Only then did Bullet reluctantly accept this cruel reality.
After all, Roger had always been the man he yearned to defeat.
One day, Lina walked gracefully over, looking at the increasingly mature and handsome Kakarot.
A trace of melancholy rose in her heart, and even she did not know what was going on with her feelings.
"Kakarot, Marine Headquarters has announced