One Piece: General Xuanming, Defeat the New World

"Hahahaha, we've captured Roger's deputy captain, Pluto Silverbaz Rayleigh. This trip was worth it!"

Garp returned to the Dog-Headed Warship and threw the seriously injured Rayleigh onto the deck.

"Well, Bogart, you lock him up with a seastone chain, and then the warship will quickly return to Marinford."

After leaving a word, Garp took Kuzan back to the cabin.

"Hahaha, kid, you did a great job today!"

Garp stretched out his big hand like a palm leaf fan and patted Kuzan's shoulder hard.

"Mr. Karp, I'm fine."

Kuzan grimaced and inadvertently took a step back, leaving the range of Garp's palm.

"I feel...Roger is very strong. Very strong."

Kuzan recalled the battle just now and spoke solemnly. Facing Roger's knife, he had almost no ability to fight back and was on the verge of death.

If Kuzan didn't firmly believe that Mr. Garp was right beside him, he would never have dared to face Roger alone.

"Don't talk nonsense..."

With just one sentence, Garp completely destroyed the solemn atmosphere created by Kuzan.

"There are many people who are very strong to you. You don't need to judge whether Roger is strong or not."

"I'm asking you what you've gained today. If you still want to experience this feeling of 'a very strong opponent', I can satisfy you every day."

Garp rolled his eyes. Ever since Carsente left the headquarters, Garp had been craving for another handy sandbag. If Kuzan really had this hobby, Garp wouldn't mind satisfying Kuzan.

After instructing Kuzan, Garp immediately ordered the Dog-Headed Warship to return to Marinford as quickly as possible.

For a physical warrior like Rayleigh, once his injuries are healed, he can use his physical strength to break free from the chains of seastone. As long as he jumps into the sea, even Garp will find it difficult to catch up with him.

Therefore, the best way is to send Rayleigh directly back to the Navy Headquarters when he is unconscious. At that time, Rayleigh will naturally have no way to escape.

……

Roger Pirates, Oro Jackson.

"Mr. Captain..."

Seeing that Rayleigh chose to stay alone to stop Garp's attack, the entire pirate group fell silent.

The red-haired boy, one of the future Four Emperors - Red-Haired Shanks, clenched his fists tightly, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger.

His most beloved vice-captain, one of the spiritual pillars of the entire Roger Pirate Group, Rayleigh just stayed there. Without the support of the pirate group, it would be impossible for Rayleigh alone to escape from Garp.

"Damn it! If I could be stronger..."

Watching your companions fall into danger while you are unable to help them is definitely the most heartbreaking thing.

Shanks secretly swore in his heart, if I could be stronger, work harder, and...

Well, no matter what, she's just a piece of cake. Even if Charlotte Linlin, who is only eleven or twelve years old, comes, she can't beat Garp.

Thinking of this, Shanks's discomfort was actually slightly relieved... ahem.

"Captain, take the medicine first. Your body is already very weak."

The moment Jabba brought Roger back to the pirate ship, Crocus had already started preparing the medicine.

Kurokas's strength is not weak. Kurokas, who witnessed the entire battle with his own eyes, knows very well what state Roger's body is in now.

As Kurokas spoke, he brought over a bowl full of medicine.

"It's so bitter, no..."

"Ok."

Roger was about to say something when he was suddenly stunned. He then nodded gloomily, took the medicine from Kurokas's hand, drank it in one breath, and handed the bowl to Kurokas.

In the past, when faced with the medicine brought by Kurokas, Roger would complain first, and then Rayleigh would come forward to comfort him. After some funny jokes, Roger would drink the medicine bit by bit.

But now, Rayleigh is gone...

Thinking of this, Roger's eyes turned a little red.

Roger knew that what Rayleigh had made at that time was the best choice, and sacrificing Rayleigh was a last resort. Facing Garp, who was still in his prime, and the strong men on the Dog-Headed Warship, the remaining members of Roger's pirate group had no ability to resist at all.

If he stayed behind to cover the retreat, he would not be able to hold back Garp at all if he was not qualified. After much thought, Rayleigh was indeed the only one who could sacrifice himself to save the entire pirate group.

"Jabba, don't be too sad. You were not a coward just now. You have done the best you can."

Roger patted Jabba's shoulder and spoke to comfort him.

Since Jabba came back, he has been silent and his face is very ugly. As a companion who has been together day and night for more than ten years, Roger knows very well what Jabba is thinking.

It's just that I should have stayed and let Rayleigh take Roger away.

"Rayleigh is still alive. As long as he's alive there's hope. We can definitely save Rayleigh."

Roger patted Jabba hard, then raised his head and tried hard to control the tears in his eyes. It was not until a long time later that he opened his eyes again and forced a bitter smile.

"It's okay. We can rescue Rayleigh. We can definitely do it..."

As if he was talking to himself, or as if he was comforting his companions, Roger fumbled around in his body and pulled out a wine bottle. After popping open the bottle cap, he poured the wine into it in big gulps.

The cool wine dripped down Roger's face.

"I...hey..."

Kurokas originally wanted to stop him. After all, Roger's current physical condition was not suitable for drinking.

But considering the current situation of the Oro Jackson, Kurokas sighed deeply and said nothing.

It's just drinking alcohol, so I can just increase the dosage of the medicine a little bit in the future. In this case, I'd better not cause trouble to the captain...

As Roger slowly returned to the cabin, the entire Roger Pirate Group fell into a long silence.

Although everyone said so, both Roger and others knew that it would be difficult to rescue Rayleigh with the current strength of Roger's pirate group.

Roger's injury this time caused Garp's domineering color to intensify. The main reason was that he had been fighting with Garp every three days in the past month. The continuous fighting caused Roger's injuries to gradually worsen and could not be recovered.

Only when Roger recovers to his prime will it be possible to rescue Rayleigh under the protection of the Navy Headquarters.

What's more, the Marine Headquarters in Marinford is now extremely empty, with only three top fighters, Sora Aoi, Garp and Zephyr stationed there. More than half of the troops and Sengoku, Tsuru and Carson are in the New World.

Now is also the time when Roger's pirate group can most easily succeed.

But it will take a long time for Roger to recover, and once the New World War is over and the main forces of the navy return to Marinford, there will be no hope at all.