Currently, the top-tier forces of the Marine Headquarters can be roughly compared to those of the Rocks Pirates.
The Marine Headquarters has five key figures: Kong, Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, and Tsuru.
The Rocks Pirates, on the other hand, boast eight formidable members: Rocks, Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Wang Zhi, John, Silver Axe, and the newly emerged Bob.
Even without Bob, based on sheer numbers, the Marine Headquarters couldn't directly confront the Rocks Pirates.
Therefore, to surpass them in strength, it's essential to involve other forces.
"What other forces are you referring to?" Tsuru asked, still somewhat puzzled by Kong intentions.
"Recently, a new pirate crew has risen in the New World—the Roger Pirates!" Kong explained.
"They have four main figures whose strength could fill the gap in our forces."
"Moreover, it's said they have an extremely negative view of the Rocks Pirates."
"You mean…" Sengoku immediately understood Kong implication. The plan was to ally with the Roger Pirates to take on the Rocks Pirates.
"Exactly, we can bring the Roger Pirates to our side!" Kong affirmed.
"But… we're the Marines, and they're pirates!" Zephyr interjected, finding it hard to believe that the Marines would collaborate with pirates.
"No! This isn't about identity—it's about strength!" Tsuru countered.
"If we don't do this, the Rocks Pirates will continue to expand unchecked!"
At this critical moment, identity was irrelevant; what mattered was forming a united front against a common enemy.
"Alright, fine!" Zephyr sighed, reluctantly conceding.
Though it was hard to accept, he had to admit that the Rocks Pirates posed a greater threat than any other crew on the seas.
If they weren't eliminated, the Marine existence would become a joke.
Meanwhile, Garp, who had remained silent, wore a complex expression upon hearing Roger name.
Kong raised his hand, signaling for silence, then turned to Garp.
"Garp! I know you have a close personal relationship with Roger."
"You'll be the one to contact them."
"Remember, this must be kept confidential."
Hearing this, Garp was momentarily stunned. From the moment Kong mentioned the Roger Pirates, he had guessed this task would fall to him.
But the idea of seeking help from pirates to eliminate other pirates was something he found difficult to accept.
If word got out, it would be laughable.
However, there was no other choice. The Marines' strength alone wasn't enough, and the battle at God Valley might be the only chance to destroy the Rocks Pirates.
In the mission to eliminate the Rocks Pirates, everything else was secondary.
"How can I be sure… they'll agree?" Garp asked.
"They will. As long as the Rocks Pirates exist, no other pirate crew, including the Roger Pirates, will ever rise to prominence!" Kong stated firmly.
"Sigh… alright."
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On the deck of the Roger Pirates' ship, Whitebeard, Roger, and Bob sat together.
"So, you're planning to return to the Rocks Pirates, right?" Roger said, holding a barrel of wine.
"Gurararara!" Whitebeard laughed heartily.
"Enough! If we keep drinking, we'll finish all the wine on your ship!" Whitebeard laughed heartily.
The deck was littered with scattered wine barrels.
"I never expected you to be not only strong in combat but also such a formidable drinker! After all that wine, you don't even seem slightly drunk!"
"Your stomach hasn't even bulged!"
Roger, his cheeks flushed, spoke to Bob, who was leaning back on the deck with his hands supporting him, gazing up at the sky.
"He's a monster. In the Rocks Pirates, no one could outdrink him!" Whitebeard added.
"What a pity! Someone like him wont join the my Pirates crew!" Roger tone was filled with regret as he spoke.
"Care to reconsider?"
"Forget it! I promised Rocks I'd stay. I'm not one to break my word!" Bob turned his head to look at Roger.
"Let's go. The mission's done!"
"We extended a warm invitation to Roger to join us, but he refused. We fought, but since they outnumbered us, we had to retreat!"
Bob quickly summarized their "actions" here and then walked toward the bow of the ship.
Hearing Bob words, Whitebeard and Roger were momentarily stunned, then exchanged a smile.
From Roger pirate ship, a small lifeboat was launched.
Whitebeard and Bob boarded it, waving goodbye to Roger.
"Gurarara, im looking forward to meeting you guys again someday!"
Whitebeard laughed heartily, and then he and Bob sailed away.
Hearing this, Bob smiled. The next time they met, it would likely be on the battlefield.
Watching the ship grow smaller in the distance, Roger stared for a long time, only turning away when it completely disappeared from view.
As he took his first step, a pirate came running from afar.
"Captain, it's Garp on the phone!"
Garp?
Hearing this, the others were stunned. Vice Admiral Garp of the Marines?
Upon hearing this, Roger drunkenness faded significantly.
He reached out to answer the call and spoke.
"Well, isn't this a surprise! The Marines actually reaching out to us pirates!"
A cold voice came from the other end.
"Have you heard about the recent activities of the Rocks Pirates?"
"They aim to dominate the world. You must know that, right?"
"Of course I do. So what?" Roger expression remained calm as he spoke.
In this world, the ambitions of the Rocks Pirates were common knowledge.
Especially Rocks, who had always made world domination his goal, which was precisely why Roger despised the Rocks Pirates.
"In two months, the Rocks Pirates will appear at God Valley. We'll have a major battle with them!"
"If you want the Rocks Pirates to disappear, come and lend a hand!"
God Valley? Cooperation?
Hearing this, Roger was completely sober.
This operation was clearly well-prepared by the Marines. But what exactly was God Valley?
"In two months, I'll let you know the location of God Valley!"
"I need a clear answer from you now. Will you come or not?" Garp voice was resolute.
Hearing this, Roger frowned and glanced in the direction where Bob and Whitebeard had just left.
The Rocks Pirates had to be eliminated.
If the world truly fell under Rocks' rule, it would be a catastrophe.
However, during this period, i need to find a way to get Bob and Whitebeard out of the Rocks Pirates.
Thinking of this, Roger narrowed his eyes and spoke in a deep voice.
"We will come!"
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