He wants to surpass Roger!

If he defeats the strongest beings on the sea, defeats the Four Emperors and the Admirals, becomes the strongest on the sea, and then goes to Laugh Tale, he will surpass Roger!

Because Roger didn't do that.

"A dragon!"

Kuro leaped forward, his blade gleaming with golden light, and swung it with a single strike.

The golden light shone brightly in Barrett's eyes, inexplicably reminding him of the past.

At the age of eight, in order to defend the country, he joined the youth soldiers, stepped on landmines or carried bombs to clear the way on the battlefield, and made great contributions on the battlefield. He was awarded the medal that could only be awarded for the greatest merit.

Barrett was qualified because he was powerful at the time, more powerful than his 'comrades'.

But just as he was about to succeed, his comrades betrayed him, stole his medals, and left him critically injured and on the verge of death.

But he didn't hate anyone. He just felt that he wasn't strong enough. Strength that inspires fear in others is not true strength. True strength is when you are so strong that others can't even muster the will to resist!

After recovering from his injuries, he found the boy soldiers, captured them all, and reclaimed his medals.

From the age of nine to thirteen, he dominated the battlefield with his "single-handed strength," becoming increasingly convinced of this truth: only by being strong can one have freedom and control one's own life.

When he was fourteen, the country was about to win, and his superior promised that once the victory was achieved, he would be allowed to leave the battlefield and the country, and be given true freedom.

Barrett believed it, and so he worked even harder. In the final battle, he fought against thousands of soldiers alone, and at the cost of his life, he won the country's victory.

But he was betrayed again. His superiors, or rather his country, feared his power and wanted him dead there as well. As for the so-called freedom, that was utter nonsense.

Enraged, Barthee destroyed his own country and recklessly set sail.

After setting sail, he had few rivals and never lost, but he also fell into confusion.

What is his goal?

What should he be?

What use is he?

Until he met Roger.

That man gave him a goal, a goal to surpass. For this, Barrett found meaning in living. At that time, no one on the ship except Roger could defeat him. Even Rayleigh only managed to fight him to a draw.

He was fifteen years old that year.

If nothing unexpected happens, he should stay on this ship until he surpasses Roger. He is just working towards this goal, and gradually, he is assimilated by the Roger Pirates.

The companions here meant he didn't have to worry about being betrayed, because there was someone stronger than him there. As long as Roger was there, everything would be alright.

Seventeen years old... Roger is seriously ill!

Upon learning this news, Barrett was greatly shocked. In a panic, he challenged Roger, but still failed.

Roger is still as powerful as ever, so there won't be any problems...

"I'm dying, Barrett..."

But the following year, Barrett could never forget the man who casually announced his death date, his smile filled with such melancholy.

He didn't understand; he was lost.

We must protect our companions!

Perhaps, by protecting his comrades, Roger might not have died...

His fighting became less decisive. Lost and confused, he resembled a wild beast without a goal. He felt he had become weaker and began to doubt whether Roger was truly that powerful.

How could a strong person get sick, or be tormented by a mere ailment!

He challenged Roger again, but failed once more. This time, however, he left the pirate crew.

If he stays here any longer, he will remain weak, and he will challenge Roger in another way.

But there will never be another chance...

Roger is dead.

Roger, whom he considered invincible, is dead...

Without a goal, Barrett began to rampage across the sea, but was eventually defeated by the Navy's Buster Call.

During his time in prison, he changed his target.

No one can surpass Roger himself, so doing what Roger couldn't do is also a way to surpass Roger!

Defeating those powerful figures on the high seas was something Roger couldn't do!

And it was done all by himself!

The first thing he did after being released from prison was to find Lucilfer Kuro, who had left a deep impression on him back then.

He slashed the captain with a knife back then, and it was because of that knife that the captain discovered his illness during his medical treatment.

If it weren't for that one cut...

Barrett roared with his eyes wide open, "If I don't surpass you, I can't become the strongest, Lucilfer Kuro!"

He swung his fist out, aiming a punch at Kuro.

brush!

Just as his fist was about to strike Kuro, Kuro's body suddenly rose up, dodging the punch. A flash of golden light sliced ​​through Barrett's neck.

Kuro floated behind Barrett, landed slowly, stood on one leg with the other dangling on the ground, his back to Barrett, and brandished his blade.

Barrett touched his neck, found nothing wrong, turned around and grinned maliciously: "Did you avoid me? Were you afraid of dying with me, Lucilfer Kuro! You're nothing special! On the high seas, you can't become the strongest without being prepared to die!"

"Come on..."

Kuro didn't even look at him, and whispered, "I was never a strong person. I'm just a Marine who wants to be safe."

Barrett raised his fist, shifted his body, and was about to attack Kuro.

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