One Piece : Roger Is My Vice Captain-Chapter 427 - 489-490—The combat power of five admirals!?

Although many years had passed, Koshiro had changed significantly. He was much more mature than when he had first set sail. His once youthful appearance now bore the signs of age, with strands of gray in his hair. His voice, once immature and unsteady, had transformed into a deep, commanding tone.

But Shimotsuki Yasuie didn’t need more than a moment to recognize him. The gentle, jade-like temperament, the warrior’s poise shaped by years of enduring hardships in silence—it was unmistakable. This was the great swordsman of the past, Shimotsuki Koshiro. He had finally returned!

Tears flowed freely down Shimotsuki Yasuie’s face, but this time, they weren’t tears of sorrow or regret. His heart swelled with genuine happiness. This time, his smile was real—no longer forced by the side effects of the failed artificial devil fruit, but a smile born from deep within.

Swish!!

Koshiro suddenly swung his sword, and a brilliant streak of light sliced through the air.

Shimotsuki Yasuie, still bound to the execution rack, felt the ropes loosen, and with a soft thud, he collapsed to the ground, breathing heavily, his body trembling from the overwhelming emotions of the moment.

"Ahhh!!!"

At this time, the crowd finally reacted and burst into screams of fear.

"It’s him!!"

"The admiral of the new navy!!"

"The great swordsman Koshiro!!"

"He actually appeared here!!"

"Could it be that the new navy has landed in Wano Country?"

"!!!"

Everyone’s faces drained of color as they stared at Koshiro with wide, disbelieving eyes, as if they had just seen a ghost in broad daylight.

Although Wano Country had been closed off to the outside world, and Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi had done their best to suppress any outside news, no wall was truly impenetrable. The Navy’s recent commotion in the New World had already spread like wildfire through the ranks of the Beast Pirates.

As the crowd erupted in panicked screams, a thunderous roar suddenly split the sky, completely drowning out the noise below. The sound of thunder was so immense, so powerful, that it felt as though the very heavens were being torn apart. The deafening crack of lightning sent a shiver through everyone present.

In a state of shock and fear, they instinctively looked up. Above them, a golden warship slowly emerged from behind the clouds, its majestic form descending from the heavens, casting an overwhelming presence over the scene.

The dazzling black battle flag rose up in the wind, like a dancing dragon.

"Hahahaha!!"

"Kaido!! This time, you won’t be as lucky as last time in Dressrosa!!"

A rebellious, sinister laugh echoed from afar, and a golden figure quickly descended to the ground, twirling with wild energy.

His long hair whipped through the air as he laughed maniacally, a lit cigar clutched between his teeth. With a powerful thud, he landed on his feet, two swords in hand—Shiki the Golden Lion, the flying Admiral!

As soon as the Golden Lion hit the ground, his fiery eyes locked onto Kaido, who stood not far away.

The last time they had met in Dressrosa, Shiki had been unable to break through the little reptile’s defenses, having not fully recovered from his injuries.

But this time, it was different.

His strength had returned to its peak, and the grievances of the past years, including Lingling’s betrayal, weighed heavily on his mind. It was time to settle the score once and for all!

At the same moment, Rayleigh, Zephyr, and Liu Feng also descended from the deck of the Ark Maxim, landing gracefully beside him, ready for the confrontation ahead.

"Kaido, it’s been a long time since we last met," Rayleigh called out, his voice booming with authority and confidence. He flashed a mischievous grin, his eyes full of history with the Beast Pirate captain.

"This time, none of you can escape," Zephyr added, his fighting spirit radiating, ready for a clash that would shake the earth.

The five legendary figures—Liu Feng, Golden Lion, Zephyr, Rayleigh, and Koshiro—stood together, a united front of unyielding power. Their black cloaks of justice fluttered behind them, and the sheer force of their presence made the very ground beneath them tremble. It was as if justice itself had arrived in Wano, a display of military might that sent shockwaves through the Beast Pirates surrounding the area.

The sight of five admiral-level warriors standing side by side was enough to turn the faces of the Beast Pirates nearby ashen. They had no idea how they could stand against such overwhelming strength.

Kaido and Kurozumi Orochi exchanged a quick glance, their expressions hardening into grimaces of determination. They knew the power of the five warriors before them. But as the tension built, they couldn’t help but smile—fiercely and with malicious intent.

Kurozumi Orochi sneered, his voice dripping with contempt, "I didn’t expect you to be so foolish as to come all the way here to die." His eyes glinted with cruel amusement as he spoke. "Don’t you know that the World Government has joined forces with us? Their department members will arrive soon. You’ve made a fatal mistake."

With a mocking laugh, he continued, "Since you’re here, you’ll all die here. How unfortunate. Guhehe!!"

Kaido stood beside Orochi, his usual fierce demeanor now radiating a dangerous, almost cruel satisfaction. They were prepared, and they would not be easily intimidated.

Kurozumi Orochi’s triumphant laughter faltered as he noticed the sudden shift in the atmosphere. His smile froze, turning into a look of confusion, his face flushing an unnatural shade of red and purple, as though his throat had been constricted.

Liu Feng, standing at the front of the group, broke into a chilling smile. Behind him, an overwhelming dark aura surged, thick and oppressive, spreading like a massive black fog. It billowed upwards, twisting and writhing like a storm, as several broken bodies, lifeless and mangled, were expelled from the darkness, crashing to the ground with sickening thuds like discarded refuse.

Kaido’s eyes widened in shock and recognition.

"Are these the members of the World Government you were talking about?"

His voice was low, heavy with disbelief.

Liu Feng’s smile only grew colder, his gaze unwavering. Without a word, he let the scene speak for itself.

The air crackled with tension as Kurozumi Orochi’s mocking laughter echoed through the battlefield. "Did you really think you could defeat me here in my kingdom?" he sneered, eyes gleaming with malice. "You’re all just fools."

But his smile froze as a dark aura began to swirl around Liu Feng, who stood at the front, a calm smile on his face. From within the shadowy mist, lifeless bodies of World Government soldiers fell to the ground, discarded like trash.

Kaido’s eyes widened in shock. "Are these the so-called members of the World Government?" he growled.

Liu Feng’s smile deepened, and with a cold, unwavering voice, he replied, "The World Government? They’re nothing. You, on the other hand, will be my real challenge."

Orochi’s face turned a sickly red with fury. "You think you can destroy everything I’ve built?" he hissed. "You have no idea what you’re facing!"

Kaido laughed, shaking his head. "Arrogant fools. Look around, Orochi. You really think you stand a chance now?"

Liu Feng’s smirk only widened. "You’ve both outlived your usefulness."

With a roar, Kaido lunged forward, fists crashing toward Liu Feng, while Orochi followed in pursuit. But Liu Feng moved effortlessly, dodging their strikes. "Is that all you’ve got?" he taunted.

Suddenly, from the corner of their eyes, a figure shot across the battlefield like a black arrow—swift, silent, and deadly. Koshiro’s figure blurred through the air, a phantom light that even Kaido and Orochi couldn’t help but notice.

Liu Feng and the others watched in shock as Koshiro moved with incredible speed, realizing the true purpose behind his arrival. They glanced at Shimotsuki Yasuie, still lying bloodied and bruised on the ground, and immediately understood. The final battle had begun.

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