ONE PIECE: THE GREAT VOYAGE

There could be a fight at any moment.

Hearing this, Caesar's pupils slightly contracted.

Although the Golden Lion and Roger had clashed several times in the past, those encounters were merely skirmishes. But this time, things were different.

"You mean the Golden Lion Pirates and the Roger Pirates encountered each other in Grindel, and they could start fighting at any moment?"

Caesar, unable to believe it, repeated the statement with a faint smile.

Ordinary battles were one thing, but this was no ordinary encounter.

Not to mention, this was no small-scale conflict. The implications were far-reaching.

"Yes!"

"Right now, the World Government has dispatched Sengoku, Garp, and Tsuru. What should we do?"

Issho stood in the office, quietly waiting for Caesar's response.

Technically, this matter had nothing to do with them, but after all, Roger was involved.

Ever since Issho had witnessed the battle between Caesar and Roger, he had sensed an unspoken understanding between the two.

Besides, a battle between two top-tier powerhouses was something worth paying close attention to.

Issho had confirmed the news, but Caesar frowned in deep thought.

Grindel Sea?

In the original events, shouldn't it have been the Ed War Sea?

It seemed that the location had changed, but the battle was inevitable.

Would Roger still manage to escape from the Golden Lion's overwhelming siege this time?

Caesar remembered this encounter vividly.

In the original history, Roger, with only a single ship and his crew, had faced off against the Golden Lion's fleet—hundreds of ships strong—without a shred of fear.

Other than Bucky, not a single crew member on the Oro Jackson had shown hesitation. Not one of them took a step back.

"Captain? What exactly should we do?"

Lost in thought, Caesar didn't snap out of it until Issho's voice pulled him back.

After all, that battle was legendary…

"Go! Of course, we're going!"

"We are the Central Navy, and it is our duty to exterminate pirates."

"Command the navy to prepare. Also, inform Gnali. The three of us will personally oversee this battle!"

After issuing the orders, Caesar hung up the transponder snail. The corners of his mouth curled slightly.

During that brief moment, he had an idea—something he wanted to test.

"Yes!"

Following Caesar's orders, Issho immediately gave the command and dialed Gnali's number.

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New World – Grindel Sea

The Golden Lion led a fleet of hundreds of pirate ships, completely encircling the Oro Jackson.

However, the battle had not yet begun.

The Golden Lion, standing in the sky ahead of Roger's ship, was still trying to recruit him.

In this era, only three people had piqued his interest: Caesar, Whitebeard, and Roger.

The first two were completely out of the question.

Whitebeard had his own ambitions and wasn't interested in conquest.

And Caesar? He was powerful, but his desire to play the role of a ruler and protector made him unfit to stand beside the Golden Lion.

That left only Roger—a man whose strength, spirit, and charisma were undeniable.

With Roger at his side, the Golden Lion would not only become stronger but would also have the confidence to challenge the World Government head-on.

"Jihahahaha!"

"How many times have I told you, Roger?"

"Whatever grudges we had in the past, let's put them aside!"

"As long as we join forces—your strength, my strength, and my perfectly crafted plan—we can rule the world!"

"Be my right hand, Roger!"

A cigar in his mouth, the Golden Lion stood at the bow of his ship, atop a massive golden lion figurehead, delivering his grand speech.

His voice carried absolute confidence.

Behind him, hundreds of pirate crews stared at Roger, awaiting his answer.

"I'm not interested in world domination, Shiki!"

"If you don't live your life the way you want, then what's the point of being a pirate?"

"No matter how many times you ask me..."

"Golden Lion, my answer will always be no!"

There was no point in arguing further.

Even though he was outnumbered and the enemy's forces were overwhelming, Roger showed no fear.

Shiki had made his offer countless times before, but Roger's refusal was always the same.

This time was no different.

Even though Shiki still admired Roger's strength and spirit, he couldn't tolerate being rejected again.

"Roger... you shouldn't have refused me—again!"

The Golden Lion's voice darkened.

Thick smoke from his cigar swirled around him, his expression unreadable.

"In that case, I'll destroy you right here!"

"Roger, your journey ends today!"

"Haha! I wouldn't be so sure about that, Shiki!"

Hearing the declaration, Roger simply grinned and drew his supreme-grade sword, Ace.

"Divine Departure!"

"Lion's Maw: Thousand Slice Valley!"

The two legends struck at the same time.

A clash of Haoshoku Haki erupted, shaking the heavens.

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[281] A Super Tsunami Storm – The Power of Gods!

Roger and the Golden Lion—two legendary pirates whose names echoed across the seas.

The world's attention was fixed on their battle.

Of course, it wasn't as grand as Marineford's War, but its significance was undeniable.

If one side lost, it would change the power dynamics of the New World forever.

Unlike previous conflicts, this was a calculated ambush—one side had come fully prepared to wipe out the other.

From a distance, the Navy observed.

This was an opportunity they couldn't afford to miss.

"Let them fight!"

If the Navy could capture or eliminate just one of them, it would restore their prestige after their previous humiliations.

At the same time, the Central Navy was rapidly closing in.

Determined to witness this historic battle, Caesar flew toward the battlefield using his ability.

He didn't want to miss a second of it.

He knew Roger's true strength. While the Golden Lion was incredibly powerful, Roger was still a step above him.

However, the Golden Lion had the advantage of numbers—an entire fleet against one ship.

This battle would be legendary.

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Grindel Sea – The Battle Begins!

The battle erupted in full force.

Over a hundred pirate ships surrounded the Oro Jackson, slowly closing in.

On deck, Rayleigh, Jabba, and the rest of Roger's crew stood ready.

Each of them outnumbered several times over, yet not a single one showed fear.

Even young Shanks, despite his inexperience, stood calmly at the front.

As for the two captains…

Their very presence shook the world.

Especially Roger—his Haoshoku Haki was so overwhelming that countless enemy pirates collapsed on the spot.

He was a man capable of matching Caesar in a head-on fight.

Faced with an overwhelming army of enemies, his excitement only grew.

"Jihahahaha! Roger, don't resist! I have enough forces to overwhelm you!"

Shiki used his Fuwa Fuwa no Mi to hurl a massive island-sized boulder toward the Oro Jackson.

His laughter echoed across the battlefield.

"Shiki, haven't I told you already?"

"I'm not interested in conquest!"

As the enormous boulder fell, a single silver flash cut through the air—

In an instant, the boulder was cleaved in two, sending massive tidal waves crashing through the sea.

The real battle had just begun.

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