After leaving the training room, Roy went to several other places.
Kyros is sparring with Hawk Eyes, and although he is completely outmatched, he is improving with each exchange.
Kuma is practicing using the Paw-Paw Fruit's abilities in combat, trying to grasp the concepts of "pain" and "fatigue."
Under Bullet's supervision, the CP Five underwent hellish physical training, with each person pushing their limits.
Even Ginny is learning basic medical skills and physical techniques under Vera's guidance, hoping not to become a burden.
Roy nodded in satisfaction as he watched all this.
After witnessing the vastness of the world, not everyone can maintain their ambition.
Some people will get discouraged, and some will give up.
But his companions chose to face the challenge head-on.
This is the team he wants.
On the evening of the fifth day, the outline of Loguetown appeared on the horizon.
This port city, known as the " Town of the Beginning and the End," is currently shrouded in a strange atmosphere.
Even though Roger's execution was still more than two weeks away, people from all over the world had already gathered in the town.
Pirates, journalists, merchants, adventurers, and even agents of the World Government.
Everyone wants to witness the final moments of Pirate King.
The Ark Maxim landed on a remote coastline outside the town, and the group entered the town in batches to avoid attracting too much attention.
Roy, along with Hawk Eyes, Bullet, Tesoro, found an inconspicuous hotel to stay in.
The others were scattered throughout different areas of the town, maintaining contact and gathering intelligence.
After settling in, Roy went alone to the hotel rooftop and gazed at the town that was about to witness history.
As the sun sets, the streets of Loguetown are bustling with people, their various languages blending together to create a noisy background.
But in Roy's Observation Haki, countless undercurrents were hidden beneath this noise.
"At least thirty pirate crews are lurking in the town..."
"The CP has no fewer than fifty agents..."
"There are even more plainclothes naval officers, at least two hundred..."
There's also a... strange aura.
Roy narrowed his eyes, sensing the faintly emanating powerful auras.
Some of them look familiar—members of the Whitebeard Pirates; although there are only a few of them, they are all quite strong.
Some of them are unfamiliar—they must be observers from other forces.
"This execution certainly attracted worldwide attention."
Footsteps sounded behind him. Hawk Eyes walked onto the roof, a bottle of liquor in his hand.
"Want a drink?" He handed it to me.
Roy took the bottle and took a sip.
Hawk Eyes leaned against the railing, gazing into the distance.
"Given that man's character, he would never silently accept his fate."
He's bound to do something, something... something that will shake the world.
I think so too.
"You really aren't going to save him?"
"I'm not going."
Roy shook his head.
"This is the path he chose himself."
And... don't you think a living Roger is less valuable than a dead Roger?"
Hawk Eyes gave Roy a deep look and understood what he meant.
The living Roger was simply a powerful pirate.
But Roger, who died, especially Roger, who died in such a shocking way,
It will become a symbol, a spark, and a key to ushering in a new era.
"You're more ruthless than I imagined," Hawk Eyes remarked.
"No, I'm just more realistic."
Roy looked up at the sky.
"In this world, ideals and passion are important, but even more important is to see the situation clearly and make the most advantageous choice."
He drank the rest of the wine in one gulp and placed the bottle on the roof.
I'm going out for a bit, I'll be back in about two days.
During this time, you and Bullet will be in charge of things on the ship.
"Where to?" Hawk Eyes asked.
Roy didn't answer, but smiled slightly, and his figure vanished in a flash of silver light.
Hawk Eyes looked at the empty rooftop, shook his head, and turned to go downstairs.
He knew Roy must have his own plans.
Impel Down, the Impel Down, is located deep in the Calm Belt and is where the World Government holds serious criminals.
This place is heavily guarded, with Sea Kings roaming the surrounding waters, naval fleets patrolling day and night, and the legendary Director Magellan overseeing the operation.
But today, Impel Down welcomed a special guest.
Thousands of meters above the prison, Roy sat cross-legged in the clouds, his body enveloped in a mental barrier that blocked all detection.
He was waiting.
According to the original story, after being captured, the Golden Lion will be sent to the sixth level of Impel Down, the Infinite Hell.
The person escorting them is most likely Garp —after all, Golden Lion was captured by Garp and Sengoku together, so it would be most appropriate for them to escort him.
Time ticked by, second by second.
Roy's Observation Haki spread out like mercury, covering an area of dozens of nautical miles in radius.
He "saw" what was happening inside Impel Down --
The prison has six levels, each holding the most vicious criminals.
The prison guards' meticulously planned patrol routes;
Director Magellan is processing documents in his office;
Deputy Commissioner Hannyabal is secretly eating something...
Everything is normal.
Until noon the next day, a warship appeared at the edge of perception.
Roy opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in his silver pupils.
They've arrived.
It was a standard Marine Vice Admiral- class warship, but the aura emanating from it far surpassed that of an ordinary Vice Admiral.
Garp, and... Aokiji?
Roy was somewhat surprised. In the original story, Garp was supposed to escort Golden Lion alone, so why was Aokiji involved?
But then I realized...
Golden Lion Shiki's rampage at Marine Headquarters demonstrated terrifying strength, making an extra layer of security entirely reasonable.
The warship slowly sailed toward the port of Impel Down.
On the deck, the Golden Lion was bound like a dumpling with Seastone chains and was personally guarded by Garp.
Aokiji stood at the bow of the ship, lazily yawning, but his eyes were constantly alert to the surrounding sea.
"We've finally arrived..."
Garp sighed as he watched Impel Down approach.
"That guy Shiki, once he's locked up here, he probably won't be able to escape."
Aokiji shrugged.
"Who knows? But with Warden Domuk and Senior Magellan, there shouldn't be any problems."
As the two were talking, the warship had already docked.
Magellan, then Deputy Warden, personally led a team to the port to welcome the Golden Lion, a serious criminal who must be treated with the highest level of protocol.
" Vice Admiral Garp, Aokiji Admiral Aokiji, welcome to Impel Down."
Magellan said expressionlessly,
"Hand the prisoner over to me; I'll imprison him in the sixth level of Infinite Hell."
"Thank you for your help, Magellan."
Garp patted Magellan on the shoulder.
"This guy is dangerous, we need to keep a close eye on him."
"Rest assured."
Magellan waved his hand, and the jailers behind him pushed in a specially made prison cart.
The Golden Lion was transferred into the prison van, and three more layers of Seastone chains were added.
Throughout the entire process, the Golden Lion remained silent, simply observing everything coldly.
The madness from before was gone from his eyes, replaced only by coldness and... a certain resolve.
The prison van slowly drove through the gates of Impel Down and disappeared into the dark passageway.
Garp and Aokiji didn't linger; after the handover was completed, they left on their warship.
They also had to rush back to Marineford to prepare for Roger's execution.
Roy, high in the sky, saw it all.
He didn't move, just sat quietly until the warship disappeared from his sight and until night fell again.
Then, he stood up and stretched his somewhat stiff body.
A flash of silver light appeared in the sky, and Roy's figure disappeared from the clouds.
The next major event was the execution in Loguetown.
Golden Lion is now in prison; Roy is eager to see how the story will unfold.
But what we're even more eager to see is what kind of era Roger's final words will ignite.
The Ark Maxim have arrived in Loguetown, and the crew is gathering intelligence and assessing the situation.
He himself also needs to make thorough preparations for the upcoming major event.
A new era is about to sweep across the world.
The Roy Pirates are destined to stir up a storm in the seas.