Hehehehe...
'This time I really hit the jackpot.'
'Not only did I gain another Supreme Grade sword, but I also obtained two god-tier skills — Hear All Things and Dance of Divine Repulsion!'
'Especially Dance of Divine Repulsion!'
Long-time fans of One Piece know that although Luffy always shouts about becoming the "Pirate King," there's only one true Pirate King, and that person is Gol D. Roger.
So how strong was Roger exactly?
There's no clear consensus currently.
According to the "captain is strongest" theory, undoubtedly Roger was the strongest fighter in the Roger Pirates.
We know that Roger also used swords.
Finally, the original work also revealed Roger's swordsmanship level.
Roger is truly a "World-Class Great Swordsman," defeating Kozuki Oden instantly with a single move called "Divine Departure".
In the original depiction, there's another detail here: Roger was already severely ill.
Roger stated that he didn't have long to live, so he still wanted to have a fight with Whitebeard.
From the situation at that time, Roger was indeed ridiculously strong.
In the original, this guy had just battled the Marines, and then the Whitebeard Pirates showed up.
Looking at it this way, Roger was truly powerful—he didn't even rest before jumping straight into another fight.
The key point is his subsequent performance: Roger instantly defeated Oden at his peak.
After Oden took hit, he immediately started bleeding, showing just how incredibly powerful Roger's technique was.
After all, Oden wasn't some random weakling, because in the original, he would soon have a battle with Kaido.
We know that in the original, the only one who ever injured Kaido was Oden.
If it weren't for that Clone-Clone Fruit user disguising herself as Momonosuke, it's hard to say who would have won between Kaido and Oden.
So the question arises: Who was stronger, Kaido or Oden?
No one knows.
But one thing is clear: their strength was almost equal...
In other words, in terms of combat power: Roger > Oden, and Oden = Kaido.
Of course, this is just a comparative conclusion, especially since Roger died too early.
As the "Pirate King," Roger has already become a legend.
How strong was he really? Probably only the older generation would know.
Considering it, both Roger and Whitebeard were extremely powerful.
When Oden first met Whitebeard, he got beaten badly and when he met Roger, he got beaten again.
Thus, Roger, Whitebeard, Shiki, and Patrick Redfield are all classified as legendary pirates of the same tier.
Because they all possessed the power to overwhelm everyone... and they had the actual battle records to back it up, with no exaggeration at all.
As for Kaido, Big Mom, and Oden, during that era, they could only be ranked in the second tier.
In summary, being able to one-shot Oden with the Divine Departure, how high does that place Lancelot? Even if, at this point, he can't be compared to these legendary pirates at their peak.
But in terms of overall strength, he's definitely above Kaido and Big Mom.
Meanwhile, Kizaru: "..."
Suddenly, he felt like he might have misunderstood.
This guy in front of him wasn't here because of Roger.
He was after the sword in Roger's possession...
'This...'
The number of people who know Roger is buried here isn't large, but it's not small either.
Among them are even Marine Vice Admirals, and some of those Vice Admirals are swordsmen.
Yet, until now, no one has tried to go after that sword.
Because, as swordsmen, they hold deep respect for Roger, a world-class Great Swordsman.
Irrelevant of status.
Simply because they are swordsmen...
'But this guy in front of me... alright!'
'What principles and bottom lines could a guy from the Holy Land possibly have?'
At this thought, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
However, he didn't voice any objection.
He wouldn't make an enemy of this guy over a dead pirate.
Lancelot, as if completely oblivious to Kizaru's gaze, happily tucked Ace into his waistband.
From then on, he once again possessed two Famous Swords.
It wasn't that this was his only chance to obtain a famous sword, but given his current strength, ordinary famous swords no longer caught his eye.
Even those of the same grade as Shusui couldn't impress him anymore.
After all, among the famous swords of the Great Grade, who could compare to the black blade Shusui?
'Heh heh heh heh...'
Lancelot turned to Kizaru. "Thank you... for letting me obtain a Supreme Grade sword. I owe you a favor."
Sometimes, someone owing you a favor and you owing someone a favor serve the same purpose—to bring both parties closer.
Or to establish a relationship between the two.
Kizaru was no fool; how could he not understand Lancelot's implication?
So he let out a chuckle.
As a response.
Then, Lancelot bowed to Roger's grave.
No matter what, he still held respect for the one and only Pirate King.
....
Marineford — Fleet Admiral's Office
This place was originally very close to Marineford and with their speed, they arrived quickly.
The two descended from the sky and landed right in the Fleet Admiral's office.
Kizaru walked in very naturally, without any intention of greeting.
Lancelot: "..."
He was speechless.
'No wonder Sengoku had such a headache; these guys were all too unruly. If my subordinates dared to enter my office like that... I'd teach them a lesson in no time.'
Knocking was the most basic courtesy.
However, he also followed in quite naturally.
If Kizaru didn't knock, why should he bother?
To show that he was polite?
Or to highlight Kizaru's lack of manners?
Whoosh...
As soon as the two entered, they immediately caught the attention of everyone in the office.
Their gazes first fell on Kizaru, who was walking in front.
But soon, they shifted to Lancelot, who was following behind.
Everyone's eyes couldn't help but narrow.
Because they recognized at a glance that the newcomer was Lancelot.
Lancelot!
Half a year ago, this name was still completely unknown.
But six months later, he had become famous worldwide.
A man considered on par with the Navy's strongest combat force...
That's right.
Ever since Lancelot fought Kaido to a standstill, the entire Navy's morale had been boosted, because in the eyes of all Marines, only an Admiral could possess such combat power.
And Lancelot had it... So, even though Lancelot wasn't an Admiral, he was already regarded by all Marines as equivalent to one.
At least in terms of strength...
While everyone was sizing up Lancelot, he quickly scanned the people present.
'Good grief.'
Sengoku, Garp, Vice Admiral Tsuru, Akainu, Aokiji, plus Kizaru who brought him in.
The entire Navy high command was present, not a single one missing.
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