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"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!"

The Impact Dial cannon, driven by electricity, fired a terrifyingly compressed air cannon after continuously gathering and condensing power.

Under Vegapunk's control, the cannon was aimed directly at the high platform where the top brass of the Marines stood.

"What is he trying to do?" Roger frowned on the execution platform, not understanding. Logically, Arthur should have known his plan. He had even hinted at it.

'That brat. Does he not see the situation before storming an execution?'

At the edge of the grand plaza, near the port, Whitebeard glanced sideways at Arthur. He simply couldn't understand the meaning behind Arthur's actions.

Was it purely for the thrill? Or... for fun?

His intentions were impossible to fathom. He didn't play by the rules; he marched to the beat of his own drum. No wonder everyone called him... the most dangerous man on the seas.

He was even more feared than the temperamental and unpredictable Big Mom and Kaido.

Because they had no idea what Arthur would do, what he was planning.

Incomprehensible, unimaginable...

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"ARTHUR, YOU BRAT! IF YOU DARE ACT RECKLESSLY HERE TODAY, YOU CAN BE EXECUTED RIGHT ALONG WITH ROGER!" Garp, who had been silent until now, suddenly looked up. His already foul mood was ignited by Arthur's provocation.

He needed to vent.

He stomped his foot hard on the high platform for leverage, and in an instant, he was in mid-air. His iron fist was instantly infused with Conqueror's Haki.

"GALAXY IMPACT!!"

"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!"

With a terrifying roar like a thunderclap in a clear sky, the compressed air cannon was shattered by Garp's furious punch.

Under the watchful eyes of the world, the terrifyingly powerful punch tore through the air like an unstoppable force. Its momentum undiminished, the residual power actually formed a visible white fist imprint that shot directly towards the [Thor].

Although they had long been prepared for something big to happen at Roger's execution, no one could have imagined that "Thunder Emperor" Arthur would, without a word, launch an attack on the highest powers of Marine Headquarters.

"Fuffuffuffuffu, this man... is just too dangerous!" Doflamingo adjusted his red sunglasses.

The Donquixote Family had originally planned to partner with one of the emperors after entering the New World, to first secure a territory and stabilize themselves. Now it seemed... Arthur was the first to be ruled out.

How do you cooperate with a man who doesn't listen to reason? With your life?

When power and influence are not equal, you don't even have the right to an equal dialogue. Unless you have something or some information that could make even Arthur take notice.

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Facing the powerful force Garp had thrown from a distance, the crew on the [Thor] showed no concern, their faces still cold and sneering.

Shiryu, now awake, didn't even look down, continuing to polish his newly acquired beloved sword—the Seven Star Sword.

After spending a few days together, Pizarro, Naguri, and the others had gained a preliminary understanding of Arthur's strength. If he couldn't even block one of Garp's punches, how could he have fought Whitebeard to a standstill?

"Old man Garp... if you're old, you shouldn't be running around. A PUNCH LIKE THAT, WERE YOU TRYING TO GIVE SOMEONE A MASSAGE?" Arthur's expression was contemptuous as he let out a furious roar.

"GET LOST!!"

The sound wave sent ripples through the invisible air. The roar from Arthur's incredibly powerful physique possessed a terrifying attack power.

"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!"

The grand plaza fell silent. There was not even a sound. People tried to breathe as lightly as possible.

After the long-range clash, there was no follow-up. For a moment, they were at a stalemate. Garp seemed to have vented all his anger in that one punch. He put on a grim face and started eating the rice crackers.

After a long while, it was Fleet Admiral Kong who asked, his face full of anger.

"Arthur, what are you doing here? If you want to fight... i wouldn't mind sending you back to the Impel Down!"

"Tch..." Arthur sneered and temporarily stood down.

"Spare me the laughable tough talk, Kong. Do I need to report my movements to you?"

"It seems you've deliberately come here to make trouble?" Kong tore off his Fleet Admiral's coat, revealing his incredibly strong muscles.

Behind him, Sengoku, Akainu, and the others also instantly entered a combat stance.

"Don't be so tense. I'm just here to see Roger off on his final journey. Is that a crime?" Arthur said with a sneer, looking at the high-ranking Marines who were preparing for battle.

"See him off? Fine..." Kong sat back down and no longer paid any attention to Arthur. He shouted at the broadcast Den Den Mushi.

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"EXECUTE!!"

The discussions in the plaza stopped. The eyes of the entire world were once again focused on Roger, holding their breath for the final judgment. The world fell silent at this moment.

Under the gaze of everyone, the two soldiers who had escorted Roger to the execution platform forcefully pushed him to his knees.

"CLANG!"

"CLANG!"

Drawing their gleaming spears, the executioners stood on either side, their spears crossed, their faces utterly indifferent, as if they were used to life and death, like... CP0 agents who wouldn't even frown when killing.

In the plaza, under the gaze of countless people from the Four Blues, the Grand Line, and the New World, the smile on Roger's face grew wider, filled with a kind of sacred aura. He seemed to be waiting for something!

The moment that would decide history had finally arrived!

In mid-air, Arthur, standing against the wind, suddenly shouted down the question that everyone wanted to ask. "HEY! ROGER... WHERE'S YOUR TREASURE?? WHERE DID YOU HIDE THE ONE PIECE, THE WORLD'S GREATEST TREASURE??"

The continuous silence was abruptly shattered by Arthur. In the plaza below, the hearts of people all over the world suddenly accelerated. The scene began to descend into chaos in an instant...

"Pirate King Roger, where is your treasure, the One Piece?!"

"Roger... tell us!"

"Pirate King..."

"..."

Below, whether they were civilians or pirates, they all roared with all their might, their expressions fervent, their desire for the One Piece surpassing everything else.

That was the Greatest treasure, which held wealth, power, and fame—everything on the sea.

The roars from the crowd could no longer be stopped. On the high platform, the faces of the Marines changed dramatically when they heard Arthur's question. They instantly realized the terrifying consequences of this question being answered.

"KILL HIM! KILL ROGER NOW!!" Fleet Admiral Kong's eyes were burning with fury as he roared, losing his voice.

Finally waiting for the moment he had wanted for several years, Roger's mouth split into a wide grin. He glanced sideways at the spears of the two CP0 agents stabbing down at him.

Using the last of his strength, the greatest Conqueror's Haki on the sea was released in an instant, causing the two executioners to fall into a momentary trance.

Roger shouted the words that would change the era.

"YOU WANT MY TREASURE?? IF YOU WANT IT, GO FIND IT!!! I LEFT EVERYTHING I OWN... IN THAT PLACE!!!"

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