Chapter 1

In the South Sea, five warships, much larger than the common vessels in this area, were rapidly sailing in the waves in a 1-2-2 formation. Not far from them, a quiet, ordinary small island lay on the sea.

On the deck of the leading warship, four men, each towering at about three meters tall, stood at the bow.

Each of them exuded a unique aura. The man with the spherical爆炸发型 at the front was the most imposing. His broad, pristine white coat fluttered incessantly in the sea breeze.

"Who would have thought that person would be hiding in such a small place, and he just became a world-renowned figure, didn't he?"

The man standing on the right side of the three, his face full of excitement, gazed at the island and asked.

He wore a purple seagull-patterned hood and small round glasses, with black curly hair. He was also draped in a white coat of justice, but underneath was a purple suit.

"And why do we have to wear formal attire...?" He showed a slight look of displeasure.

"Alright, Kuzan, we might be facing a major battle soon, so you'd better get your act together," the man with the spherical爆炸发型 said sternly without turning his head.

"Understood, Admiral Sengoku!" Kuzan was both excited and nervous.

"Pirate King Roger, sounds like a tough one, but at least we three aren't the main force~" Borsalino, standing shoulder to shoulder with the other two, smirked.

He was wearing a black gentleman's hat and a white suit underneath.

He was quite puzzled as to why he, still a rear admiral, was specifically called for this mission. He really didn't want to get involved in such a troublesome matter.

Sakazaki, standing in the middle of the three, wore a red suit. Though he remained silent, his cold gaze was fixed on the island called Bartella.

"You should return to your respective warships. Remember, once the fight starts, your task is to provide support and encirclement. Don't overdo it!" Sengoku loosened his collar and instructed.

"Yes!"

"Understood."

Soon, the three most promising new recruits of the Marine Headquarters returned to their positions. The four warships then spread out on both sides, surrounding the island from several directions, while the warship Sengoku was on continued to move straight ahead.

Standing alone at the bow, Sengoku watched the island draw closer, pondering the strange mission in his mind.

"How did the World Government find out Roger was here? And is it true that Roger has a terminal illness, which is why he disbanded his pirate crew? They even say Roger has a wife named Rousu on this island, and she is pregnant!"

These were the top-secret intelligence reports he had received from Fleet Admiral Kong a few days ago. Such unbelievable information made him increasingly wary of CIPHER POL's capabilities.

To think they could uncover such information is truly chilling!

"Finally here, huh? Roger that bastard really hid deep..." Garp yawned, rubbing his eyes as he strode out of the cabin door.

Seeing his lackadaisical appearance, Sengoku's veins bulged in anger. "Look at you! We're about to take action, and you look like you just woke up!"

Garp waved his hand dismissively. "It's fine, fine. Didn't they say Roger has a terminal illness? He's alone now, so he's much less of a threat than before."

"You're a real pain!" Sengoku glared at him and turned his head to look at the island, ignoring him.

Garp walked up to him, scratching his chin in confusion. "But this mission specifically requires us to pay attention to the safety of civilians, to evacuate the island's residents first, and to minimize damage to the island's buildings and environment as much as possible."

"To be honest, I still can't believe my ears. Did the Five Elders eat something bad?"

"Watch your words, Garp!" Sengoku snorted, but he was also incredibly surprised. He felt the World Government was acting strangely.

But regardless, this order aligned with their intentions, so they accepted it willingly.

On Bartella Island, the residents near the port were already in a panic as they saw the five enormous warships surrounding them. They didn't know why the Marines were coming to this remote place in the South Sea.

Roger, who was having lunch with his newly pregnant wife Rousu, furrowed his brow, his expression growing increasingly serious.

"What's wrong, Roger?" Rousu put down her dinner knife and looked at him curiously.

"I'll be right back, you eat first."

Roger stood up, stroking her golden hair with a smile, and walked out of the dining room. But as soon as he opened the door, his eyes sharpened, no longer the gentle islander he had been.

He closed the door behind him and scanned the empty street, then sighed.

"Well, they found me, huh..."

He then slowly walked in a certain direction. Soon, he turned a corner and saw familiar figures and a group of Marines aiming their guns at him. The atmosphere instantly became tense.

"Hey, Roger, long time no see~"

Garp grinned, greeting him like an old friend, completely lacking the usual hostility Marines show towards pirates.

"Can you tell me how you found me, Garp, Sengoku?"

Roger ignored the numerous gun barrels pointed at him, his tone calm.

"You underestimate the World Government's intelligence capabilities, Roger," Sengoku said sternly, sighing inwardly. The same could be said for the Marines.

"CIPHER POL, truly a terrifying organization..."

Roger pondered, wondering if he had made any mistakes that led the CP agents to find him. But no matter how he thought about it, it didn't seem right. He hadn't mentioned this island to anyone, not even his crew.

"Roger, we don't need to explain our purpose here, do we? What's your choice?" Sengoku, as a Marine admiral, asked.

As soon as he mentioned this, Garp's body tensed. After all, the man standing before him had been his lifelong rival.

"Can you let Rousu go?" Roger asked.

To be honest, he didn't expect much, but he still asked, just in case. But Sengoku's response surprised him.

"Yes, according to the Five Elders' orders, as long as you don't resist, your wife Rousu and your unborn child will live in Marineford, but they cannot leave the island without permission."

Sengoku said something he found unbelievable himself.

"You even know Rousu is pregnant!"

Roger looked at Sengoku in shock. The pregnancy was only a month old, and even if there were CP agents on the island, it would be impossible for them to know so quickly.

Faced with this question, Sengoku could only remain silent, as he didn't know the details.

But regardless, this answer slightly eased Roger's mind. He still looked at Garp and asked, "Is this true, Garp?"

The latter thought for a moment and nodded. "The order I heard was the same."

"Is that so? Then I entrust Rousu and the child to you, Garp..."

Roger smiled happily and slowly extended his hands, allowing a very serious Marine colonel to handcuff him.

The Pirate King, who had only been in power for a year, was now officially arrested by the Marines!