MTLNOVEL Chapter 47: CHAPTER 47
"I plan to rush over now to assess the situation. If Rocks really intends to attack the Celestial Dragons, I will not allow him to succeed!"
Roger's bright eyes swept over the faces of his crew.
He didn't need to say anything further; his gaze alone elicited a response from everyone.
"Captain, we fully respect your decision and will follow you to stop Rocks!"
"But... we don't know where the Valley of the Gods is..."
"Isn't that just a legend? Does such a place really exist?"
"Don't worry! If I'm not mistaken, I already know where it is!"
Roger smiled confidently.
The World Government had spent years trying to conceal the truth. The "Void Century" was the most prominent example of this cover-up. However, no secret is impenetrable.
Over the years, in his pursuit of the Rio Poneglyph and the history behind it, Roger had traveled the world, uncovering various legends about the Valley of the Gods, along with crucial clues.
Putting these pieces together, Roger had formed a rough idea of the Valley's location.
Now, it was time to verify it firsthand.
"Hahaha!"
"Since the captain has said so, let's get ready! To the Valley of the Gods!"
"Men, prepare yourselves for a great battle!"
Roger tossed back the wine in his hand and threw the bowl to the ground. The crew cheered, ready for the confrontation ahead.
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Garp raced toward the shore with CP0 agents, and saw the black pirate flag fluttering in the distance. The red skull and the letters "Rocks" were unmistakable.
As the pirate ships approached the Island of Gods, Garp's fists clenched, and his aura flared.
"Rocks!!"
"Stop them now!!"
[63] The Valley of the Gods Incident, and the Terrified Celestial Dragons
The CP0 agents behind Garp exchanged glances, noticing the startled expression of the nearby navy soldiers, and immediately gave the order to bombard the approaching pirate ships.
The battle at the Valley of the Gods was about to begin!
The infamous Rocks Pirates stormed the seas, attacking like a swarm of tigers.
Despite the fierce artillery fire from the Navy, it couldn't slow the pirate ships down.
Soon, Rocks and his crew disembarked on the Island of Gods.
Rocks, standing at the front, was flanked by his powerful cadres: Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin (Big Mom), Caesar, Golden Lion Shiki, Kaido, Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and more.
The sight of so many formidable pirates created an overwhelming presence across the Valley of the Gods.
"What are you doing here, Rocks?"
Garp's face was grim.
He didn't flinch, standing resolutely in front of the navy soldiers.
The powerful aura radiating from him acted as a wall, halting the advance of the enemy.
"Bahahahaha! Garp!"
"Are you the only one who thinks you can stop me?"
Rocks glared sharply at Garp, his overwhelming Conqueror's Haki bursting out like a shockwave.
"Boom..."
The two opposing Conqueror's Haki clashed violently, crackling with purple-black lightning.
The pirates in the Rocks Pirates crew and the navy soldiers behind Garp were instantly stunned by the intense clash of willpower.
"What a surprise... Is there someone among the Celestial Dragons' lackeys with this kind of courage?" Rocks sneered.
"Such power... Is that the legendary Navy Vice Admiral Garp?"
Brad recognized Garp immediately, his nerves on edge.
"It's the Vice Admiral who defeated Caesar last time..." Gliner also clenched his fists, feeling the pressure.
Garp was a top-tier powerhouse, the man who had defeated Caesar. The threat he posed was immense.
As Caesar analyzed the situation, he thought about the "Battle of the Conferred Gods" that would soon unfold.
It was this battle that solidified Garp's reputation as a "Legendary Admiral" and "Hero of the Navy," having helped protect the Celestial Dragons and ultimately leading to the disbanding of the Rocks Pirates. However, Caesar knew the truth: Garp had not been alone in this battle.
In fact, Garp had teamed up with Roger—the future Pirate King—to face the Rocks Pirates. This would be the only time they would join forces against another pirate crew.
Caesar couldn't help but wonder if luck had played a part in their victory. Given the ambition of certain pirates like Kaido and the Golden Lion, if the Rocks Pirates had united their forces, they might have been able to defeat the Navy.
Caesar kept an eye on the situation. He had already warned Brad and Gliner: if the situation looked dire, they were to retreat quickly. No need to become stepping stones for others.
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Caesar's powerful observation haki spread across the island, sensing the presence of many strong individuals.
Yet, there was no sign of Roger or his crew.
"Does this mean... Roger hasn't arrived yet?" Caesar thought, puzzled.
Could his own presence have altered the course of history?
Or perhaps Roger and his crew were still on their way, ready to arrive soon?
If Roger was absent, Garp would have no hope of defeating Rocks alone. The world of pirates could change dramatically.
But Caesar wasn't concerned about that. If the worst happened, he would take matters into his own hands.
As Caesar thought, the battle between Garp and Rocks intensified.
"As long as I am here, you will not disrupt the world order today!" Garp shouted, his voice booming like thunder.
"Bahahahaha!"
"Then try and stop me!" Rocks grinned, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki again, overwhelming the CP0's top powerhouse.
The clash between their haki was intense, as they both rushed toward each other, fists raised. The world seemed to tremble with their power.
"Boom!"
The air crackled as their haki clashed, purple-black lightning spiraling into the sky. The battle left deep marks in the earth, and the landscape around them began to crumble.
The fierce exchange continued, with Garp being gradually pushed back toward the Celestial Dragon's sanctuary.
As Garp and Rocks clashed, the other powerful figures in the Rocks Pirates were engaged with the CP0 agents.
Whitebeard, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, Golden Lion, and others fought against the top powerhouses of CP0, while the battle in the Valley of the Gods escalated to a full-blown war.
...
"Boom..."