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"Although we can execute Roger today, that's only if he doesn't resist," the Marine officer said, his voice cold.
"Be careful. This guy, Shiki, is probably not alone. Maybe... Ayr and his crew are also planning to hijack Roger and take him away!" a higher-ranking officer warned.
The air was thick with tension. As long as Roger remained alive, it was a certainty that Ayr and his forces would not be far behind. For them, this was more than just an execution; it was the spark of an inevitable war.
Ayr and his crew were just as surprised by the Golden Lion's appearance as the Marines were. For the former pirates, this was a step in a much grander scheme. The Golden Lion's move was not one of a mere savior, but of a warrior still living in the shadow of his past glory.
"If Roger is still alive, the battle today is unavoidable," Ayr mused, his mind racing. His refusal to let Roger be taken was steadfast.
As the Marines prepared for the execution, chaos loomed on the horizon. With Roger's pirate group ready to engage, it was clear that this event was far from over. Just as the executioners raised their blades, a voice echoed from the heavens above.
"I will not let this execution proceed," came a sudden, thunderous declaration. The Golden Lion Shiki had arrived.
In the Valley of the Gods, it was Roger who had helped Ayr defeat the Admirals, holding them back when no one else could. Now, in this fateful moment, it seemed that Roger's destiny had come full circle. The executioners, dressed in grim uniforms, stood at attention under the execution platform, their hands grasping the long blades that would seal Roger's fate.
But Ayr, ever perceptive, began to wonder if the Golden Lion had truly given up. A pang of doubt struck him. Was the Golden Lion planning something more? Did he seek to rescue Roger, or was there another game being played? The tension was unbearable.
"Execution!!!" the loud cry rang out across the courtyard.
The Golden Lion had a request: he wanted Ayr's help. Together, they could break into Impel Down and rescue Roger.
"If you weren't terminally ill, Roger, I believe our Roger Pirates would have continued to thrive on this sea," Jabba muttered, trying to keep his composure.
Rayleigh, watching from the crowd, sighed heavily as he saw Roger standing at the brink of death. He glanced up at the execution platform where his captain stood, a sense of impending loss weighing heavily on his heart.
"Ro... Captain Roger!" Rayleigh called softly, the emotion thick in his voice. He had walked this path with Roger for so many years. Now, the end was near.
The crowd was stunned as Roger, despite his terminal illness, remained calm and even smiled, his resolve unshaken. The Golden Lion's sudden appearance stirred up an unexpected storm. Shiki's presence was a declaration of warāa declaration that would shake the foundations of this entire world.
Moria, watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but laugh maniacally. "Hee hee hee... The era of Roger is coming to a close. The future belongs to us!" he mocked.
At that moment, the battlefield shifted. The Marine forces, led by Zephyr, now had to contend not only with Ayr and his forces, but with the audacity of the Golden Lion. Zephyr gritted his teeth, his eyes narrowing in focus.
"The timing of this is perfect for us," Zephyr muttered, eyeing the Golden Lion. "If we don't take action now, Roger may break free and turn the tide in his favor."
The morning passed in anxious silence. The swordsmen around the platform prepared for the final blow. Yet, as the execution neared, a shadow fell across the square.
A long-haired figure appeared, his cigar dangling lazily from his mouth. It was none other than the Golden Lion himself, rushing toward the platform, his eyes burning with determination.
"What does Shiki think he's doing?" Jabba whispered in confusion. His suspicion was shared by everyone watching.
Rayleigh's expression darkened. "Why is he interfering now? Doesn't he know Roger's fate is sealed?"
Before the executioners could even react, the sound of swords slicing through the air echoed, followed by the sudden collapse of their bodies. They were struck down instantly, cleaved in two.
"The Golden Lionāhe's already here!" Rayleigh said, his voice filled with disbelief.
"Shiki! This bastard is causing problems again!" Kong's voice rang out, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. "How dare he invade our headquarters, trying to take Roger right out of our hands?!"
Just as the blade was about to fall, the atmosphere grew even heavier. The sound of swords clashing reverberated throughout the naval headquarters. The Golden Lion, accompanied by his subordinates, attacked with such force that the entire battlefield shook.
Ayr stood among the spectators, his gaze fixed on the unfolding chaos. Was this truly the moment Roger had been waiting for? The end of the man who had changed the course of history, the man who had become the King of the Pirates.
"Shiki," Ayr murmured under his breath. "This is just the beginning."
A sudden surge of power flooded the area as Ayr watched in fascination. Could Roger, even in his ill state, still find a way to defy fate?
Kong and Garp exchanged looks of frustration. "Damn it! Is this guy really trying to take Roger?" Garp growled, his voice filled with disgust.
Despite the imminent execution, there was no trace of fear on Roger's face. Instead, a smile formed on his lips. It was the smile of a man who had accepted his fate, a man who had lived a life of purpose.
As the executioners raised their blades once more, a figure in the crowd watched quietly, his straw hat tightly pressed down, his emotions hidden beneath a veil of stoicism. The future of the Pirate King was on the line.
"It's a pity," Hawkeye said with a sigh, watching from a distance. "I would've liked to face a man like you in battle, Roger."
The tension was unbearable. The crowd was stunned, caught between awe and horror as the execution drew closer.
"Your life is ending too soon, Roger," Buggy, tearfully watching from the crowd, lamented. He knew that this moment was the beginning of something that would shake the world to its core.
With every passing moment, the stakes grew higher. The Golden Lion's appearance was not just about saving Roger. It was a message to the world that the legacy of the Pirate King was far from over.
The Golden Lion's forces were pushing forward, aided by Ayr and his allies, but even they could not foresee the full consequences of their actions. The fate of Roger and the future of the seas would soon be decided.
As Roger stood there, ready to face the end, his thoughts were on the men who had stood beside him. The Roger Pirates had been scattered, but their spirit remained unbroken.
Suddenly, the execution platform was filled with tension as the footsteps of the approaching Golden Lion rang louder and louder. "It's time, Roger," Ayr said, the future of the Pirate King now uncertain, his fate intertwined with the forces around him.
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