God Valley, the island that was filled with a hunting carnival just moments ago, had now completely fallen into a tsunami of chaos.
The usually high-and-mighty Celestial Dragons had lost all composure, fleeing God Valley in a state of panic.
"This is bad! Pirates! The pirates are attacking!!"
"What on earth is the Marine doing?! Can't they even stop a bunch of pirates?!"
"If anything happens to our noble bodies, all you low-lifes will be tied up and beheaded!"
A bloated Celestial Dragon pointed at a Navy Vice Admiral's nose and cursed loudly, spittle flying all over the man's face.
The Navy Vice Admiral's face was livid, but he could only lower his head deeply, clenching his fists and squeezing out an apology through gritted teeth:
"I am terribly sorry, my lord! It was a failure of our defenses!"
Amidst the panic, a new alarm blared over the broadcast.
"Report! Attention on the west coast! Confirmed... confirmed that the Roger Pirates led by Roger have made landfall!!"
A pincer attack from east and west! The situation instantly escalated from an "accident" to a "disaster"!
The attention of the Marines and CP Agents was completely divided. Both the east and west sides required heavy reinforcements, creating massive gaps in the once-tight security and internal defense system.
Dragon, who had been lurking in the shadows waiting for his chance, had a sharp glint in his eyes. Now was the time!
He lunged out from the shadows with a clear target—the red-haired twins guarded by several CP Agents.
Without anyone noticing, he scooped up the two infants into his arms.
The moment he succeeded, Dragon's heart leaped into his throat. He was terrified the babies would cry from the shock, which would instantly expose his actions.
To his immense surprise, however, the two children simply opened their eyes wide. Their clear pupils watched him quietly without a single cry. They even instinctively grabbed his collar with their tiny fists amidst the jolting of his run.
As he ran, Dragon looked down at the heavy "responsibility" in his arms and couldn't help but feel emotional:
'You're actually this quiet... Is this a miracle?'
He didn't dare stop. Holding the two children tightly to his chest, he burst forward at his maximum speed toward the Marine warships.
"Quick! All units! Prioritize the evacuation of the Celestial Dragon lords! Absolutely! Absolutely do not let them suffer even a single scratch!"
The Marine commander roared hoarsely, "What on earth is happening?! Is the world coming to an end?! After Rocks, even Roger has arrived!?"
On the west coast, the Roger Pirates made a powerful landing after breaking through the Marine defensive line.
"I'll be the one to rescue Shakky! Don't even think about it, you bastards! Go and plunder the Celestial Dragons' treasures—!"
Roger led the charge, brandishing Ace and shouting excitedly.
However, his Crew members completely ignored their Captain's "division of labor."
"We're going to get Shakky back!"
"Hurry! Shakky has been waiting for us for a year!"
The anxious veterans like Rayleigh and Gaban, along with a swarm of Crew members also worried about Shakky, directly trampled over the "speed bump" named Roger, rushing en masse toward the interior of the island where Shakky might be held.
Leaving behind a bewildered Roger covered in footprints... His carefully planned "hunting game" completely interrupted, Galin Saint's face was so dark it looked like it could drip ink.
"Damn it... this is no longer the time for games!" He shoved aside a panicking Celestial Dragon kinsman who was doing nothing but complaining.
"Shut up! What's the use of complaining now!"
He took a deep breath and ordered:
"All Marine units, defend the Celestial Dragons with everything you've got! Starting now—God's Knights, mobilize!"
Following his command, several figures with eerie and powerful auras appeared behind him. They were dressed in various but exceedingly luxurious clothes, their eyes cold, emitting a powerful pressure... "Report! Pirates are coming from all directions of the island! Warships, prepare for battle! Stop them from landing!"
The communications officer on the outer warships responded in despair, "It might... it might be too late! There are too many landing craft!"
"Gurararara! Out of my way or die!"
Newgate strode forward. His fist, enveloped in a white glow, sent the Marines in front of him flying with a single punch. The ground cracked, and soldiers scattered like bowling pins.
"Jiehahaha! I am the king of the skies!"
Golden Lion Shiki hovered in mid-air. With a series of kicks, the massive boulders and collapsed building debris he touched broke free from the shackles of gravity. Under his command, they rained down on the Marines like a meteor shower.
Just as the Marines were on the verge of collapse—
BOOM!!!
A cannonball, carrying unimaginable force, came whistling from the direction of the coast and slammed into the densest area of pirates!
The terrifying explosion and shockwave instantly sent dozens of fierce pirates flying, stifling their arrogant momentum!
"Hey, hey! You damn pirates, don't go hacking away at my lovely soldiers like they're wild weeds!" A booming voice rang out across the battlefield.
A warship with a dog-head figurehead boldly charged onto the island! Standing at the bow was Garp, wearing his Marine justice coat with his sleeves rolled up, revealing his muscular arms!
He was weighing another cannonball in his hand. The "greeting gift" from just now had clearly come from him.
"That ship is...! It's Vice Admiral Garp!!"
"Vice Admiral Garp is here!"
"Ohhh! We're saved!!"
The Marines, whose morale had been low, instantly erupted in cheers of relief upon seeing Garp!
...At the same time, Charlotte Linlin, who was flying low toward the center of the island, tilted her head slightly. Her Observation Haki captured the eruption of two powerful auras.
These auras... Garp and Roger?! Sengoku said back then that Rocks would die at the hands of Garp and Roger's alliance... Could it be true?
But Roger, though reckless, has his own principles. He has no reason or stance to join forces with Garp to kill Rocks, does he?
Could it be... that Roger was controlled by the World Government or the Celestial Dragons through some means?
Charlotte Linlin was utterly perplexed. After all, when she transmigrated, the manga had only reached the Elbaf arc, and she wasn't a fan of One Piece, so she had no idea what happened next.
"Well, now isn't the time to dwell on this." Charlotte Linlin suppressed her swirling thoughts.
Her Observation Haki had already clearly sensed Shakky's presence, but at the same time, another faint calling could be heard. She glanced at Gloriosa on her shoulder, whose small face was filled with worry.
"Forget it, let's save Shakky first." She made her decision, her massive Dragon Wings flapping hard as she adjusted her direction.
"I just don't know if, after all these changes, her fated marriage will still happen as scheduled..."
Charlotte Linlin's figure cut through the smoke-filled sky, racing toward the place where Shakky was held.
Just below where Charlotte Linlin had left, two "tiny" figures poked out from a dense thicket.
"Quick! Kuma! While it's still chaotic!"
"Okay! Big Brother Ivankov!" Young Bartholomew Kuma and little Ivankov were moving cautiously and quickly toward a certain direction.
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