Chapter 318: Returning in Triumph!
Marine Headquarters · Fleet Admiral's Office
When Roy uttered the phrase—"I am leaving for two years."
The air in the entire office seemed to freeze instantly!
"WH—AT?!"
Garp's furious roar shook the ceiling, causing dust to fall, and the floor beneath his feet cracked with a sharp snap!
"Did those bastards up top threaten you?!"
His fists were clenched tight, his knuckles popping. Fury practically spewed from his eyes: "I'll go slaughter my way up to the Holy Land right now!!!"
Zephyr's face was as gloomy as iron as he pressed in a deep voice: "Roy, what exactly happened?!"
Kuzan's brow furrowed tightly, lasers danced at Kizaru's fingertips, and Sakazuki's magma churned beneath his skin—the gazes of the Three Admirals fell upon Roy simultaneously.
Sengoku sat with his hands clasped and resting against the bridge of his nose, his gaze as sharp as a blade. He spat out coldly:
"Roy, I need an explanation."
—The atmosphere was tense to the absolute extreme!
Roy raised a hand, gently signaling for everyone to calm down, his signature cynical smile still hanging on the corner of his lips.
"Calm down, everyone."
"No one threatened me—"
"And no one can restrict my freedom."
Roy's gaze swept over everyone, speaking slowly: "I am leaving... because there are some things I must handle personally."
—With that, he slowly recounted his tale.
As his words echoed in the room, everyone's expressions quietly shifted.
At first, they were full of anger and incomprehension.
Then, their brows gradually furrowed, revealing doubt.
Later on, surprise bled into their eyes.
Until finally—
Only shock remained on everyone's faces!
The air was dead silent. Everyone stared at Roy, as if unable to believe what they were hearing.
"...Therefore, I need two years."
Roy's voice fell, like a heavy hammer slamming into everyone's hearts.
Garp's fists slowly unclenched, and Zephyr's brow gradually smoothed out.
The eyes of the Three Admirals all flickered with complex emotions.
Sengoku's lenses reflected a cold light. He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking: "Are you certain... this is the only way?"
Roy nodded, his voice resolute and decisive: "I am."
The brief silence was like a soundless storm.
Finally, Tsuru sighed softly, whispering: "Since Roy has already decided... then we can only choose to trust him."
Garp fell heavily back onto the sofa, scratching his hair in frustration: "Tsk... you brat, always pulling these stunts that make people worry!"
Zephyr snorted coldly, his gaze as resolute as ever: "Two years... don't be late!"
The Three Admirals looked at each other. Kuzan lazily spread his hands: "Arara... looks like we'll be working overtime from now on."
Kizaru smirked, a crooked smile on his face: "How scary~"
Sakazuki was silent for a moment, his voice low and hoarse: "...Don't die."
"Relax."
"In two years, I will definitely return."
Roy swept his gaze across the room, a smile hooking his lips: "Until then... I leave those brats in your hands."
Sengoku took a deep breath and finally stood up from his chair, his tone heavy: "Today's matters are classified as the highest Marine secret."
"To the public, we will announce—Roy is executing a top-secret mission."
Inside the office, everyone nodded silently.
The atmosphere was grave, yet it now held a trace of suppressed determination.
...
New World Waters · Returning Warship
The giant warship cleaved through the sea waves, its iron-clad hull roaring forward amidst the angry tides.
The sea breeze, carrying a salty and damp scent, howled past, bringing with it the chilling aura of a prolonged battle and a sense of relief.
At the bow, Issho stood leaning on his cane sword. With his eyes closed, he quietly felt the flow of the sea breeze, as if merging into one with the ocean.
Behind him, figures sat or stood on the deck, still carrying the lingering shock and residual heat of the great battle that had yet to fade.
"Hey, hey... an Admiral facing off against a Yonko... that kind of battle is simply not something ordinary humans can intervene in!"
Usopp hugged his sniper rifle, his teeth still chattering.
Recalling the explosive clashes between Kuzan and Kaido, he couldn't help but feel a chill run down his entire body.
"A power capable of freezing and destroying an island..." Sanji took a deep drag, the smoke dispersing in the night wind, his eyes carrying a heavy gravity.
"Hmph!"
Zoro held his three swords in his arms. His battle intent had not yet cooled, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "One day, I will cut down Haki of that level!"
Kuina let out a light chuckle, her voice crisp: "Then you'll have to work twice as hard, Zoro."
"Hah?!"
Zoro immediately bristled, a vein popping on his forehead, "Just you wait and see!"
Ace rested his hands behind his head. Flames faintly flickered at his fingertips, yet his tone was uncharacteristically solemn: "But seriously...
Mr. Issho's strength is truly unfathomable."
Luffy was so excited he practically jumped up, his fists punching the air tightly: "Shishishi! That was so exhilarating! It was even more intense than I imagined!!!"
Law leaned against the ship's rail, Kikoku resting across his shoulder: "Don't just focus on the hot-bloodedness. Being able to survive a dual Yonko assault this time... is a miracle in itself."
Just as everyone was discussing—
"SWISH—!"
A dark silhouette silently emerged, his Justice coat snapping loudly.
"Big Brother Roy!!!"
"Mr. Roy!!"
The shouts practically exploded. Pleasant surprise and excitement instantly swept across the entire ship.
Roy smiled, high-fiving and fist-bumping everyone one by one. Finally, he walked up to Issho, his expression solemn: "Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Issho."
Issho nodded calmly, his voice peaceful yet carrying its own weight: "This old man merely did his meager part."
Roy turned around, looking at the group of young people on the deck—covered in scars yet still standing with their heads held high. A bold and heroic smile curled on his lips.
"Alright—"
He spread his arms wide, spatial ripples abruptly spreading from his palms!
"Time to go home!"
"VROOM!!!"
Space swallowed the entire warship like an ocean tide.
The next second, only monstrous giant waves remained on the sea surface. The giant warship had vanished out of thin air!
...
Marine Headquarters · Marineford Pier
"BOOM!!!"
The giant warship plummeted out of thin air onto the sea surface, kicking up monstrous giant waves and instantly attracting the gaze of the entire port.
On the pier, the Marines who had already received the news had been waiting for a long time.
Sengoku stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze stern;
Zephyr crossed his arms, suppressing his emotions as his chest heaved;
Garp tightly clenched his fists, his eyes full of unconcealable anticipation.
The Three Admirals also stood shoulder to shoulder—
Kuzan had his cape draped over his shoulders, his exhaled white breath condensing in the freezing wind;
Kizaru half-squinted his eyes, golden specks of light flashing at his fingertips;
Sakazuki's face was gloomy, yet as steady as a volcano before a magma eruption.
The moment the warship dropped anchor—
THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! On the pier, the already assembled Marine soldiers let out a collective shout. Pounding their right fists against their chests, the soundwaves converged thunderously into a single phrase:
"WELCOME BACK IN TRIUMPH!!!"
Following that, a deafening cheer erupted!
"They're back!!!"
"It's the warship from the Hachinosu campaign!!!"
"My god... 500 elites, and not a single one perished?!!"
"Zero casualties in a war where two Emperors of the Sea appeared?! This is simply a miracle!!!"
Exclamations and cheers rose and fell in succession, and the entire port instantly boiled over!
In this Hachinosu great battle that shocked the world, thanks to the tide-turning efforts of Law and Issho—
The Marines had, for the first time, created an epic miracle of zero casualties on an Emperor-level battlefield!
Sengoku personally walked up to Issho and extended his hand: "Issho, I officially welcome you to the Marines!"
Issho nodded slightly, extending his hand to shake Sengoku's. Then, surrounded by Marine soldiers, he departed with Sengoku.
Roy watched them leave. Then, he turned around, his gaze sweeping over the seven young people behind him—
Ace, Luffy, Zoro, Kuina, Sanji, Usopp, and Law.
Their faces were written full of excitement and exhaustion, but mostly pride and anticipation.
Roy's lips curled into a smile: "Follow me."
"VROOM!!!"
Spatial ripples abruptly expanded, enveloping the seven of them. The next instant, their figures had vanished from the pier, appearing directly inside a residence at Marine Headquarters.
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