While the contributions of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, should be acknowledged, his handling of certain matters is also open to debate.
Knowing she was terminally ill and about to die, knowing she was being hunted, knowing the World Government had laid a trap for her... she still ended up with Portgas D. Rouge and got her pregnant.
Roger's death was imminent, and he had no choice but to turn himself in, using his death to usher in a new era.
But his wife, Portgas D. Rouge, and her unborn child suffered the consequences.
In order to sever the bloodline of the Pirate King, the World Government ordered the execution of all newborns born during that period.
Rouge used every possible method to desperately prolong Ace's birth date, thus saving his life.
However, she died of exhaustion after giving birth to Ace.
She was a great mother, but Roger was hardly a good father.
Although Roger entrusted Rouge to Garp before his execution, it was too late.
A thought suddenly flashed through Cao Ya's mind.
Well, Ace calls Garp "Grandpa," and Roger is his biological father, so what should Roger call Garp...? Goodness, Garp got the better deal here.
Facing Rayleigh's cold gaze, Cao Ya was too lazy to explain further. In any case, he wasn't afraid of "Pluto" Rayleigh. If they really fought, the now-old Rayleigh probably wouldn't be his match.
Cao Ya said calmly:
"Once you truly understand, you'll know why I said that."
He finished his drink, paid for it, and got up to leave Xia Qi's extortionate bar.
"I've explained the situation. Whether you want to get involved or not is up to you."
Watching Cao Ya leave, Xia Qi looked away and then glanced at Lei Li with a hint of worry.
Rayleigh lowered his eyes and said in a muffled voice:
"That's Whitebeard's business; I won't interfere."
Xia Qi confirmed again:
"Really? Should I go and verify 'Fire Fist' Ace's identity?"
Rayleigh waved his hand:
"Cao Ya shouldn't be lying to me about this. I was wondering why the Navy had to execute Ace. So that's why."
She sighed softly as she spoke.
The Roger Pirates have disbanded, and many of the old crew members have moved on with their lives. How could we bear to call them back now?
"From the day the captain ordered the disbandment of the pirate crew, the Roger Pirates... will never return."
Rayleigh was disappointed:
"Ace is now a member of Whitebeard's crew. Whitebeard considers him his son, and Ace acknowledges Whitebeard as his father... This is a war between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy..."
He talked on and on.
It seemed like he was trying to convince Xia Qi, and also like he was trying to convince himself.
Xia Qi suddenly smiled and said:
"Go if you want. If Whitebeard can handle it, then watch from the sidelines. If he can't, then take action."
Rayleigh looked up at Shakky.
Xia Qi smiled and said:
"Who are you? 'Dark King' Rayleigh, the right-hand man of the Pirate King. Why do you have to care about Whitebeard's opinion? Who cares?"
Rayleigh laughed too, a hearty laugh that almost brought tears to his eyes.
"Yes, I'm the vice-captain of the Roger Pirates! When have we ever been afraid?"
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After leaving Xia Qi's extortionate bar, Cao Ya lingered on the island, wandering around.
The trip to Shakky's extortion bar was purely an experiment, and Rayleigh's choice was none of his business.
If Rayleigh were to appear, he might be able to block Akainu's punch at a crucial moment.
But who can say for sure about this?
"Fire Fist" Ace... has tried to guide the unexpected factors. If you still can't survive, then you're not destined to live...
Cao Ya sighed softly. He had his own mission and couldn't go to the front lines.
That war had absolutely nothing to do with the revolutionary army.
Apart from the unexpected arrival of Ivankov and his entourage.
"Fire Fist" Ace was a member of the Whitebeard Pirates. This war belonged to Whitebeard and the Navy.
Undeniably, Rayleigh had his own ulterior motives in informing him of Ace's identity.
But after all, they didn't resort to underhanded tactics.
And this did indeed give Ace a better chance of surviving.
It's a win-win situation, so why not do it?
Cao Ya doesn't see anything wrong with being a little selfish.
He wasn't a dragon after all; he wasn't that revolutionary.
A few days later, Sabo and Kerla arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, bringing with them the latest news about the Revolutionary Army.
"It's decided. Once we've thoroughly investigated Mary Geoise, we'll openly declare war and launch a full-scale attack on the World Government." Sabo's voice was deep and resolute.
Kella nodded in agreement.
"At that time, Long should try his best to come over, just in case."
Cao Ya smiled and said:
"Then there's no problem."
Kella rolled her eyes at him:
"What, Sabo and I aren't enough to cover you?"
Saab, however, held a different view:
"Mary Geoise is the headquarters of the World Government. The World Government has ruled the world for eight hundred years. We know nothing about its trump cards. From any perspective, we should indeed be cautious. Compared to Dragon, we are somewhat inferior. If Kuma were here, that would be great."
He finally sighed, which made the atmosphere in the room somber.
Cao Yakuan explained:
"Big Bear will return to the team, even if he is absent for a period of time. Big Bear is a staunch revolutionary fighter."
After offering a few words of comfort, I immediately changed the subject:
"The Marineford War is about to break out, and we need to be prepared."
Sabo and Kella are puzzled:
"Marineford War?"
Cao Ya inwardly cried out in alarm. The Marineford War was indeed a major battle between the Whitebeard Pirates and the Navy, but it was not named until the war ended.
The term "Marineford War" will have to wait a while longer.
He chuckled:
"Whitebeard was the strongest in the world, and the Navy also had top-notch combat power, including the three admirals Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru, Fleet Admiral Sengoku, and hero Garp. These are all top figures in the world. A war in which they participated should be called the 'Marineford War'."
“Yes, that makes sense.” Sabo and Kera nodded in agreement.
Cao Ya was a comrade-in-arms and had more seniority than them, so they wouldn't doubt the revolutionary army cadres.
Cao Ya breathed a sigh of relief, feeling ashamed inwardly; his awareness was far inferior to that of the younger generation.
They weren't in a hurry to infiltrate Mary Geoise; it wasn't the right time yet.
With a major war looming, the Sabaody Archipelago is filled with a sense of unease. Newspapers are reporting that the two Yonko of the New World, the Red-Haired Pirates and the Beasts Pirates, are locked in a standoff, with signs of war on the horizon.
A storm is brewing.
The Navy not only summoned naval units from various regions to return to headquarters, but also summoned the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Those who did not come would be stripped of their title as Seven Warlords of the Sea.
Navy + Seven Warlords of the Sea VS Whitebeard Pirates!
After days of suppression, the Marineford War finally broke out.
One hundred thousand marines gathered at Marineford Headquarters, ready for battle, and "Fire Fist" Ace was led to the execution platform.
The three admirals sat in high positions, while the seven warlords of the sea stood in a row.
We're just waiting for the Whitebeard Pirates to appear.
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