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Rojen looked toward the doorway with a slightly stunned expression. He truly hadn't expected these six people to show up as well. Four years ago, before he left, he had entrusted them to Rayleigh's care. Now that four years had passed, he had no idea how they had fared.
After snapping out of it, a smile quickly spread across his face.
This meant that not only had none of his companions been lost, but they had all gathered together once again.
"Very good. It seems we're all here!"
The group of six hurried inside. Upon noticing a few unfamiliar faces, they paused slightly, but didn't ask any questions. Instead, they found seats and sat down with cheerful smiles.
"Four years have passed. I'm very happy that we can meet here again!"
Rojen said with a smile as he raised his cup.
"There are a few new faces, but no rush, we'll learn who they are soon enough."
He glanced at Robin, Chaporos, and Mr. 1 as he spoke softly.
Everyone present wore different expressions, confusion in their eyes, excitement and joy on their faces.
Soon after, they raised their cups and drank deeply, bursting into hearty laughter.
"Hahaha, you damn Crocodile! Father's finally seeing you again, I missed you like crazy!"
Jason slammed a heavy fist into Crocodile. The casual punch carried such force that grains of sand crumbled off Crocodile's body.
"You big oaf, are you looking to die?"
Crocodile said coldly.
That punch had actually hurt.
"Haha, sorry. Didn't realize four years had passed, you've gotten less tough."
Jason spoke casually, apologizing with his mouth but showing no real remorse on his face.
"I'll grant your wish later."
Crocodile stared at Jason, his tone low and threatening.
"Hahaha."
Jason just laughed.
Trens watched the two of them playfully bicker with a smile, completely unconcerned. Beside him, Chaporos wore a goofy, pig-like grin.
"Alright, enough messing around. Now that we've gathered here, it's time to set sail."
Rojen stopped their antics.
"It's also time to fulfill the promise we made four years ago."
"It's time for a perfect adventure."
He spoke seriously to everyone present.
"This time, nothing will stand in our way."
His suddenly solemn tone made everyone's expressions turn serious as well. Four years had passed, and they had all changed greatly. Jason had become even more massive and powerful. Crocodile now bore an extra scar on his face. Trens had grown more mature and resolute. The six-person group's aura had clearly become stronger. Lordling had grown even more beautiful, and her strength had also increased.
These four years had been years of growth.
Rojen firmly believed that during this time, their development had been extraordinary.
The Marines and the World Government, on the road ahead, they would no longer fear or dread them.
"Haha, that's right, Captain! I'm much stronger now!"
"What happened four years ago will never happen again!"
Jason shouted loudly.
His words caused everyone present to narrow their eyes, the atmosphere tightening for a moment before relaxing again.
"Enough of that. Now that we're all together again, a banquet, this calls for a banquet!"
Rojen burst into laughter.
Music began to play, and young women in the bar started dancing to liven up the mood. The scene quickly became lively. Everyone laughed and chatted loudly, and the group of six even jumped into the center to dance wildly, making everyone burst into laughter.
The banquet lasted until late into the night. Everyone ate and drank their fill, eventually falling into a deep, drunken sleep.
At dawn the next day, just as the sky began to brighten, the first figure appeared at the entrance of the bar.
"Time to set off!"
Rojen spoke softly.
A shadow appeared behind him, it was Jason. Rubbing his eyes and stretching lazily, he walked up with a grin and stood on Rojen's right.
A third figure soon appeared on Rojen's left. Amid swirling smoke, Crocodile's fierce face emerged.
Right after that, Trens and Lordling stepped forward, taking positions on either side, forming a line with the others. The five of them stood shoulder to shoulder, and an invisible, overwhelming aura spread out instantly, making the air feel heavy and still.
But that wasn't all. Immediately after, the group of six appeared. Behind them, Robin, Chaporos, and Mr. 1 also walked out.
Fourteen people stood together. Though their number wasn't large, their presence alone shook the entire street. Whether civilians or pirates, everyone's gaze was drawn to them, frozen in place.
The rising morning sun cast its glow upon the fourteen figures, illuminating their expressions, cold, domineering, and filled with absolute confidence.
"What a terrifying presence…"
Someone quietly swallowed and muttered, not daring to speak loudly.
Suddenly, at the very front, Rojen raised his right hand. The cold expression on his face instantly melted away.
"Brothers, let's go! Haha, let's continue the journey we never finished!"
"Hahaha, I've been waiting for this for a long time!"
"This time, whether it's the Marines or the world, we're going to turn everything upside down!"
"Whitebeard! I'll challenge you again, but this time, with my companions!"
"World, just wait! The flag of Nether Soul will rise forever this time, it will never fall again!"
"The moment for the six of us to make our name… is today!"
Every one of them had shining eyes and smiles on their faces. One by one, they raised their right fists toward the sky, declaring their oath to the world.
Among them were a few confused newcomers, but it didn't affect Jason and the others in the slightest.
Then, they began to move forward.
Step by step, they walked toward the harbor, their shadows stretching longer and longer in the morning light.
When the group arrived at the port in full force, the pirates stationed there were startled awake by the commotion, and then fell into shock.
"This… this is Nether Soul?"
"My god, what a terrifying group!"
"They're truly frightening…"
As the first voices broke out uncontrollably, more pirates who saw Rojen's group were filled with awe.
They called out to each other, waking their companions, all turning to watch Rojen and his crew with reverence.
"Hah, we really do look impressive."
Jason laughed, resting his hands behind his head.
"Lord Rojen, your ship is right ahead. We've guarded it well."
A pirate stepped forward ingratiatingly, pointing toward the ship docked ahead, The Logan. Around it, a large area had been deliberately cleared, while other ships in the harbor were packed tightly together.
The treatment these pirates gave Rojen's group was nothing short of top-tier.
"Thanks!"
Rojen said with a smile.
That simple word of gratitude instantly filled the pirate with overwhelming joy.
He, he had been thanked by a famous great pirate.
He knew he would never forget those two words for the rest of his life.
This would become his eternal glory.
(End Of This Chapter)