**Chapter 1: The Pirate King Who Surrendered!**
(Those familiar enough with the world of One Piece may consider skipping directly to Chapter 120)
South Blue.
Five Warships, far larger than the vessels commonly seen in this sea area, were rapidly sailing through the waves in a 1-2-2 formation.
Not far from them, an ordinary, calm small island sat on the sea.
On the deck of the leading Warship, four extremely tall men, around three meters tall, stood at the bow.
Each exuded a unique aura.
The man standing furthest forward, with a spherical explosion-like hairstyle, was the most imposing.
His wide, pure white coat fluttered continuously in the sea breeze.
"I really didn't expect that person to be living in seclusion in such a small place, and didn't he just become a world-famous figure?"
The man standing on the right among the three asked, gazing excitedly at the small island.
He wore a purple seagull-patterned hood and glasses with small round lenses, had black curly hair, and was also wearing a white Coat of Justice over a purple suit.
"And why are we required to wear formal attire..." He showed a hint of displeasure.
"Alright, Kuzan, we're likely heading into a major battle soon. You should adjust your mood as quickly as possible." The man with the explosion hair said in a deep voice without turning his head.
"Understood, Admiral Sengoku!" Kuzan was a little excited, and also a little nervous.
"Pirate King Roger, huh? Sounds troublesome. Good thing the three of us aren't the main force~" Borsalino, standing shoulder to shoulder with the two beside him, pursed his lips.
Currently, he wore a black top hat over a white suit.
At the same time, he was quite puzzled.
Why was he, still a Rear Admiral, specifically transferred here for this operation?
He really didn't want to get involved in such troublesome matters.
Sakazuki, standing in the middle of the three, wore a red suit.
Although he didn't say a word, his cold gaze was fixed intently on the island called Baterilla.
"You should return to your respective Warships. Remember, if a fight breaks out, your mission is support and encirclement. Don't push yourselves too hard!"
Sengoku loosened his collar and instructed.
"Yes!"
"Understood."
Soon, the three most promising rookies of Marine Headquarters returned to their positions.
Afterwards, the four Warships spread out to both sides, grandly surrounding the island from several directions.
The Warship where Sengoku was located continued straight ahead.
Sengoku, standing alone at the bow, watched the approaching small island while pondering the somewhat strange mission in his heart.
"How did the World Government know Roger was here? And is it true that Roger is terminally ill, which is why he disbanded his Pirate Crew?"
"They even said Roger has a wife named Rouge on this island, and she's pregnant!"
This was the top-secret Intelligence that the World Government had sent to him through Fleet Admiral Kong a few days ago.
Such unbelievable matters made him increasingly wary of Cipher Pol's capabilities.
To be able to investigate even such things was truly chilling!
"Whoa~ Are we finally here? That bastard Roger is really hiding deep."
Garp yawned, rubbed his eyes, and strode out from the cabin door.
Seeing his unreliable appearance, veins popped on Sengoku's forehead, and he said angrily:
"Look at yourself! We're about to take action, and you look like a fool who just woke up?"
Garp waved his hand carelessly. "It's fine, it's fine. Didn't they say that guy Roger has a terminal illness? And now he's alone, his threat level is much lower than before."
"You really are a bastard!"
Sengoku glared at him angrily, then turned his head to look at the small island, no longer bothering with him.
Garp, however, walked up to him, stroking his chin with a puzzled look.
"It's just that this mission specifically requires us to pay attention to the safety of civilians, try to evacuate the island's residents first, and avoid damaging the island's buildings and environment as much as possible."
"Honestly, I still can't believe my ears. Did the Five Elders eat something spoiled?"
"Watch your words, Garp!" Sengoku snorted coldly.
However, he was also extremely surprised in his heart, feeling that the World Government had become somewhat strange.
But no matter what, this order was very much to their liking, so they accepted it gladly.
On Baterilla Island.
Residents active near the port began to panic when they saw five massive Warships surrounding them.
They didn't know why the Marines would come to such a remote place in the South Blue.
Roger, who was having lunch with Rouge, who had only recently become pregnant, frowned, his expression gradually becoming serious.
"What's wrong, Roger?" Rouge put down her knife and looked over curiously.
"I'm going out for a bit, you eat first."
Roger stood up, stroked her long golden hair, and walked out of the dining room with a smile on his face.
But as soon as he opened the door, his eyes instantly became sharp, completely losing the gentleness he had shown earlier like an ordinary islander.
Slowly closed the door behind him.
He glanced at the empty streets around him, and finally let out a sigh.
"Ah, so I was found after all..."
Roger slowly walked in one direction.
Soon, after turning a corner, he saw familiar figures, as well as a group of Marine soldiers aiming their Guns at him.
The atmosphere in the area instantly froze.
"Yo, Roger, long time no see~"
Garp grinned and greeted him.
It was as if he was meeting an old friend, completely lacking the normal attitude of a Marine towards a Pirate.
"Can you tell me how you found this place, Garp, Sengoku?"
Roger ignored the dense array of Gun barrels, his tone sounding very calm.
"You underestimate the World Government's Intelligence capabilities, Roger."
Sengoku replied in a deep voice, while sighing in his heart, "Aren't we Marines the same?"
"Cipher Pol, huh? They really are a terrifying organization..."
Roger fell into thought.
He was wondering if there was any oversight on his part that the CP agents found.
But no matter how he thought about it, something didn't feel right.
The existence of this small island had clearly not been mentioned to anyone, including his companions on the ship.
"Roger, our purpose for coming here should be obvious, right? So, what is your choice?"
Sengoku, as a Marine Admiral, asked.
As soon as he mentioned this, Garp's body also tensed up.
After all, the man standing before him could be said to be his rival for half his life.
"Can you spare Rouge?" Roger asked.
To be honest, he didn't really have any expectations for this.
But just in case, he still asked.
To his surprise, Sengoku's answer next greatly astonished him.
"Yes, according to the orders of the Five Elders, as long as you do not resist, your wife Rouge and your unborn child will live in Marineford, but they cannot leave the island without permission."
Sengoku said words that even he found incredible.
"You even know Rouge is pregnant!"
Roger looked at Sengoku in shock.
You know, she had only been pregnant for just one month.
Even if there were CP agents lurking on this island, it would be impossible for them to know about this immediately, right?
Facing this question, Sengoku could only remain silent.
Because he didn't know the inside story either.
But no matter what, this answer still put Roger slightly at ease.
But he still looked at Garp and asked, "Is this true, Garp?"
The latter thought for a moment and nodded, "That's the order I heard as well."
"Is that so? Then, Rouge and the child, I'll leave them to you from now on, Garp..."
Roger grinned, showing two rows of white teeth.
As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly extended his hands.
Allowing an extremely serious Marine Colonel to walk over and put Handcuffs on him.
Just like that, Gol D. Roger, who had shaken the four seas and had been Pirate King for less than a year.
Was officially arrested by the Marines at this moment!