One Piece: Initially tricked into joining the Marines by Garp

Chapter 279 Departure

Rorschach shrugged. "It's simple. He's currently maintaining the balance of the New World. It would be a bit unethical for us to rush over and kidnap Kaido."

"Besides, doesn't Uncle Roger want to see Shanks?"

Roger stroked his beard and chuckled. "Rorschach, you've thought of everything. It's been a long time since I've seen Red Taro."

Rorschach crossed his arms. "The New World may seem calm now, but there are undercurrents. If we forcibly take Kaido away, it could trigger a series of uncontrollable chain reactions."

Garp, standing nearby, nodded in agreement. "The kid's right. The situation is very delicate right now."

Roger stood up and gazed into the distance. "Haha, let's let this interesting situation continue for a while. Who knows, there might be even more unexpected things to happen later."

Just then, a giant seabird flew across the sky. Rorschach looked up, smiled, and said, "This new world is always full of surprises, just like this seabird that suddenly appeared. Who knows what will happen next?" Everyone looked at each other and laughed, seemingly full of anticipation for the future yet also a little cautious.

Rorschach waved his hand dismissively, "Since you've already made up your mind, then go!"

With that, Rorschach snapped his fingers, and in an instant, Whitebeard, Roger, Garp, and Aokiji, along with Rorschach, vanished from their spot.

Left alone in the room, Gion stomped her foot and huffed, "That stinky Rorschach, he ran off again."

Meanwhile, on Eight-Man Island.

At this moment, the Red-Haired Pirates were holding a banquet, filled with laughter and joy. Suddenly, Shanks sensed several powerful auras appearing, and he frowned, becoming alert.

"Captain, what's this?" The crew members also stopped what they were doing.

Just then, Luo Xia and the others appeared.

Shanks was taken aback when he saw the newcomers, then burst into laughter: "So it's you all! What a rare treat!"

Rorschach stepped forward: "Redhead, long time no see."

Before Shanks and Rorschach could exchange pleasantries for long, Shanks suddenly widened his eyes and took several steps back. His head seemed to explode like a bomb.

What is this in front of him?

He knew those two familiar figures all too well.

Shanks swallowed hard, opened his mouth to speak, but Roger behind Rorschach spoke first, "You are... Red Taro? You've really changed a lot!"

"And his strength has even increased so much, that's really impressive, hahahahaha!"

Shanks' shock didn't lessen at all upon hearing Roger's words: "Captain... Captain Roger, is it really you?"

Whitebeard stepped forward and laughed loudly, "Kid, you're surprised to see us, aren't you!"

Shanks nodded: "That's unexpected. You guys... you weren't resurrected by Rorschach, were you?"

Although Shanks didn't want to believe it, the facts were right in front of him, and in the world today, only Rorschach could bring the dead back to life.

Luo Xia said, "Now that we've seen it, we'll head over first."

Just as Rorschach was about to lead everyone away, Shanks quickly stopped him, "Hey... Rorschach, don't be in such a hurry!"

"I will definitely throw a big banquet to entertain you this time, especially since Captain Roger will be there too."

"And how did you revive Captain Roger? Let's have a good talk about that."

"And let me tell you, I have fine wines from all over the seas here."

Red-Haired Shanks' curiosity about Rorschach had reached its peak; he wanted to know exactly how Rorschach had done it.

Luo Xia waved his hand, "No, no, I have something important to do."

"They are all helpers I recruited; we can't do without them!"

Shanks frowned and said, "Rorschach, what's the big deal? Can't you tell me? Maybe I can help."

"Oh, it's nothing. It's just that Kaido caused trouble at my place before, and I was just about to take the old man and the others to tie him up and teach him a lesson."

Shanks' eyes widened: "You're going to deal with Kaido?"

"But with your lineup, dealing with Kaido would be far too easy."

Whitebeard snorted, "Gurararara, let's just go and attack their door."

"I've wanted to beat that bastard Kaido up for ages."

Shanks said, "Then I wish you success. If you need any help, just let me know."

Rorschach smiled. "Thanks, Redhead."

After saying that, Rorschach led everyone away again, heading towards Onigashima in Wano Country.

In the blink of an eye, Rorschach and his group arrived near Ghost Island. Dark clouds loomed over the island, creating a gloomy and oppressive atmosphere.

Whitebeard gripped the Murakumogiri in both hands, exuding an aura of dominance: "Gurararara, brats, prepare for battle!"

Roger drew his sword, his eyes gleaming with excitement: "Let's make a big scene in our first battle after our resurrection."

Rorschach took a deep breath and shouted, "Charge!"

The group rushed toward Ghost Island, but the guards on the island quickly spotted them, and the alarm sounded immediately.

Kaido's subordinates surged out, but they were all dismembered by Rorschach when they were about fifty meters away. The process was extremely smooth, and they didn't even let out a scream.

Rorschach moved like lightning, and wherever he went, enemies fell.

Whitebeard wielded the Murakumogiri, the powerful vibrations of which terrified his enemies.

Roger's domineering aura was so real that some of the weaker ones were knocked unconscious on the spot.

Just as they were making their way through the enemy lines, Kaido's enormous figure appeared before them.

Kaido roared, "Who dares to cause trouble on my territory!"

Rorschach grinned at the giant dragon in the sky, revealing a wicked smile: "Kaido, take a good look at who's around me!"

Kaido stared intently, and when he saw Whitebeard and Roger, his dragon eyes widened in disbelief: "Whitebeard? Roger? How is that possible!"

Whitebeard laughed loudly, "Kaido, today is your end!"

Kaido roared and swooped down from the sky, rushing towards the group.

Roger flashed and instantly appeared in front of Kaido, brandishing his sword and unleashing a sharp sword aura towards Kaido.

Kaido twisted his body to avoid the attack, but a shallow wound was still left on his body.

He roared angrily, spewing scorching flames from his mouth.

Luo Xia waved his hands, and an invisible barrier blocked the flames.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Whitebeard leaped high into the air and slashed fiercely at Kaido's head with Murakumogiri. With the force of the impact, Kaido was slammed into the ground by Whitebeard, leaving him in a sorry state.

"Gurgling, it's so good to be young!"

For a time, the two sides were locked in fierce combat, and the entire Ghost Island trembled in the aftershocks of their battle.