The world of One Piece slowly lifted a corner of its mysterious veil before the eyes of everyone in the group.
The Marine officer who had swiftly dealt with the pirate ship did not linger after completing his mission, as if the battle had just been part of his daily duties.
Expressionless and calm, he returned to the warship, as if nothing had happened.
As the warship sped forward, the scenery on the sea unfolded like a scroll.
Then, an unprecedentedly massive island suddenly appeared before everyone's eyes.
Towering trees on the island reached straight into the clouds, as if the raw power of nature had gathered there.
Amidst this lush greenery, an even more breathtaking sight emerged: countless enormous bubbles floated slowly in the air, crystal clear, reflecting the sunlight and radiating a dazzling array of colors, adorning the island with a dreamlike, fantastical beauty.
"Sabaody Archipelago, we've arrived."
As the announcement came from the warship, a powerful surge of emotion stirred within the group members.
From beyond the screen, they felt as though they had personally embarked on a journey across time and space, witnessing the grandeur and mystery of the world of One Piece.
Such a bizarre and wondrous scene would have been nearly impossible for even the most imaginative artist to fully capture. Many people would never have the chance to see it with their own eyes, but now, through the livestream, they felt as if they were experiencing the awe and beauty firsthand.
"Mm, we're at the island."
Roy had opened his eyes at some point without anyone noticing.
"Yep, it's getting a bit late. Get the work done early so we can head back and clock out." Roy chuckled lightly, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.
As a Marine Admiral, he now sounded like an ordinary office worker, eager to finish his tasks and go home.
"Being even a minute late to clock out is a real loss."
"You're just unlucky to have run into me." Roy's words carried an undeniable authority and dignity.
He slowly rose to his feet and stood at the bow of the ship. His figure appeared exceptionally tall and imposing, inspiring fervor and admiration among all the Marine soldiers.
They looked at Roy with eyes full of respect and adoration.
Meanwhile, within the group, everyone was consumed by endless curiosity and speculation. Could this always-mysterious group member, Roy, truly be the hidden powerhouse they suspected?
Everyone held their breath, their eyes locked onto the livestream screen, afraid to miss a single detail.
"Let me see where these guys are." Roy's voice was calm and confident, as if everything was under his control.
He slowly closed his eyes. In an instant, a powerful wave of Observation Haki surged from within him, like an invisible tidal wave, instantly enveloping the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
At the same time, his Glint-Glint Fruit ability was fully activated, a dazzling radiance blooming in the air.
"One, two, three…" Roy softly counted. His Observation Haki functioned like a precise radar, revealing every detail on the island—pirates, residents, even the undercurrents hidden in the most secluded corners—nothing could escape his perception.
Under his senses, the location, strength, and even the emotions of every living being were vividly presented in his mind.
At the same time, inside a dimly lit bar on the Sabaody Archipelago, Silvers Rayleigh sat quietly in a corner, his eyes half-closed, releasing a faint wave of Haki to conceal himself perfectly.
He knew well that with Roy's strength, finding him would not be difficult, but he had no intention of revealing himself so easily.
Rayleigh smiled wryly, silently remarking to himself: "A Marine Admiral, instead of clashing with the Emperors in the New World, comes all the way here to sweep up pirates. Times really are changing."
He understood that Roy's arrival would inevitably stir up a storm on the Sabaody Archipelago, but he also knew he had no reason to directly confront a Marine Admiral for the sake of pirates he had never even met.
"Luck is also a part of strength." Rayleigh murmured to himself, offering a silent moment of sympathy for the pirates about to face a challenge. However, his expression quickly returned to calm detachment.
In this world of One Piece, full of unknowns and dangers, everyone had their own choices and destinies.
He would not get entangled in unnecessary conflicts for people who had nothing to do with him.
The next moment, a blinding, radiant light suddenly appeared high above the Sabaody Archipelago, illuminating the entire island as if it were daytime.
That light contained boundless energy and majesty, inspiring awe in all who saw it.
"What is that?" The residents and pirates on the island looked up at the sudden burst of light, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.
"My eyes… I can't open my eyes." Someone covered their eyes, groaning in pain. The light was so intense it seemed to pierce through everything, reaching straight into the soul.
The entire island was instantly thrown into chaos. People fled in all directions, searching for shelter from the light.
The pirates were especially panicked, knowing that whoever could unleash such a powerful light was no ordinary opponent.
Meanwhile, the Bomber, with a bounty of 120 million berries, squinted his eyes, his heart filled with uncertainty and suspicion.
He had originally planned to pass through here and successfully reach the Grand Line to realize his dream of becoming a pirate.
But this sudden turn of events made him feel an unprecedented sense of crisis.
"It's Admiral Kizaru!" Suddenly, a terrified voice rang out from the crowd, like a thunderclap breaking the surrounding noise.
"An Admiral? How could an Admiral be here?"
Someone shouted in disbelief, their heart filled with fear and confusion. An Admiral—one of the Marine's top fighters—was supposed to be stationed in the New World, facing off against the Emperors and other major pirates. Why would one suddenly appear here?
"Run!" someone yelled, turning to flee. The others quickly followed suit, and in an instant, the island was filled with people scrambling to escape.
Just then, a calm and confident voice sounded in the Bomber's ear: "Excuse me, are you the Bomber?"
The Bomber's head snapped up to see a figure standing before him—Roy. He was smiling at the Bomber as if catching up with an old friend.
"If so, would you be willing to come back with me? I haven't met my quota for the month yet." Roy's tone was playful, but his deep eyes conveyed an undeniable finality.
The Bomber stared at Admiral Roy, a flash of resolve in his eyes.
Facing such a powerful enemy, a direct confrontation was far from wise, but the pirate's instinct for survival made him instinctively want to fight back.
"Detonate!" he roared. In an instant, thick black smoke erupted from his entire body. Then, a deafening explosion roared out, and a terrifying shockwave radiated wildly from the Bomber in all directions.
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