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After all, Roger is a pirate tooāand if he helps the Marines weaken the strength of the pirates too much now...
Then in the future, not only would they suffer widespread infamy among the pirate world, but it would also tip the balance of power on the sea.
The power vacuum left behind would allow the Marines to dominate unchallengedāsomething Roger doesn't want.
Moreover, helping the Marines eliminate a monster like Ayrā¦
Wouldn't that make someone like Ayr owe the Roger Pirates a favor?
Roger would never miss the chance to capitalize on such an investment.
"You're sure you want to stand against us, Roger?" Zhenwu Admiral's sharp gaze glinted with killing intent.
"If I helped you take down the other Rocks cadres, you Marines wouldn't hesitate to hunt us afterward, right?" Roger said calmly. "If that's the case, saving you the trouble is smarter."
Rather than help the Marines cut down the pirates, which earns no gratitudeā¦
He may as well help Ayr and weaken the Marines instead.
That way, the Roger Pirates can move more freely across the seasāand Ayr would owe them.
Given the two options, any logical pirate would help Ayr.
"Then die here with him, Roger Pirates!!" roared the Black Bat Admiral.
"Even if I just fought a bitter battle, and I was hoping to get some rest...I can't help but be curious about the strength of Marine Admirals," Rayleigh said, smiling faintly.
"If these two Admirals fall here... the Marines won't have much left to threaten us," Jabba added without hesitation.
If Zhenwu and the Black Bat Admirals also fall here in the Valley of the Gods...
Then the Marine would have lost Brownie, Zhenwu, and the Black Batātheir top three combatants.
Their future momentum would crumble from fear.
And Roger's crew would gain free reign on the seas.
"You think the three of you can take us down?"
With that, Zhenwu Admiral launched his assault at Roger, Rayleigh, and Jabba.
The Black Bat Admiral also went full-power without reservation.
"Ayr, don't forget this favor today!!!"
Even while exchanging powerful attacks, Roger didn't forget to call out to Ayr.
Compared to watching a monster like Ayr die here, he was far more interested in crossing blades with Ayr someday in the future!
After all, Roger had absolute confidence in his own strength and his fate.
He didn't buy into what Rocks once saidāthat the man who will rule the future of the seas is Ayr.
No, Roger believed this age belongs to the Roger Pirates!
"Thanks, Roger."
Ayr nodded slightly and exited his full-body Susanoo state.
Even though his complete Susanoo had wings and flight capabilities...
At this moment, Ayr had no strength left to sustain flightāhe was running on fumes.
Kong's terrifying might had pushed both his Haki and stamina to the brink.
After dropping Susanoo, Ayr's Sage Body immediately began its recovery cycle.
Currently fully awakened, his Sage Body rapidly restored his stamina and chakra reserves.
But just as Ayr prepared to rest...
His Observation Haki suddenly picked up three distinct, bloodthirsty presences.
"Ayr!!!"
"Die, Ayr!!!"
"Rocks is dead todayāand so are you!!!"
John, Silver Axe, and Ochoku charged from the same direction, weapons brandished, eyes murderous.
They had been waitingābiding their time for Ayr's Susanoo state to drop.
And now that moment had arrived, they moved as one to finish him.
Ayr's brow furrowed as he raised his awareness.
During the fight with Kong, he'd sensed their ill intentābut didn't expect them to strike the moment his defenses fell.
"Ching!"
With a quick motion, Ayr drew Demon Slayer from his waistāprepared for battle.
Although too depleted to invoke Susanoo again...
He could still fight in his base stateāthanks to the durability and recovery of his Sage Body.
As the trio closed in, their murderous intent sharpening...
Suddenly, four powerful voices rang out from the battlefield.
"Lion's Thousand Slice Valley!!!"
"Thunder Bagua!!!"
"Powerful Country!!!"
"Gura Gura no... Shockwave!!!"
Four titanic forces shot forward, striking directly at John, Silver Axe, and Ochoku.
"BOOM!!!"
A massive explosion engulfed the three, shaking the valley. Dust filled the air, leaving a colossal crater in its wake.
"Huh...?"
Even Ayr was briefly stunned.
He had braced himself for a death match against the three.
He never expected that, at this critical momentā
Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, and Whitebeard would intervene on his behalf.
John clambered out of the crater, bloodied, screaming furiously.
"Shiki! Kaido! Linlin! Edward! What the hell are you four doing?!"
He couldn't comprehend why these powerhouses suddenly turned against them to protect Ayr.
"What, do you intend to protect him?" Silver Axe growled, eyes narrowing.
"You know how dangerous he is! His talent is even more monstrous than Rocks'! If you let him live, he'll be a future nightmare for all of us!" Ochoku roared, glaring at them.
"Jihahaha... Of course I know," Golden Lion grinned, arms crossed. "But I owe him a debt. And I don't leave debts unpaid."
Years ago, during the Battle of Beehive Island, Ayr's incredible combat power held off Marine forces.
It wasn't out of kindnessābut Ayr's actions had indirectly saved Golden Lion's life.
Golden Lion never forgot that.
And now, in the Valley of the Godsāhe would repay that debt.
Once they leave this island, Ayr's survival or death no longer concerns him.
But here and now?
He'll never let John, Silver Axe, or Ochoku kill Ayr!
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