Chapter 236 Both Sides Before the War

Akainu and others fully and unreservedly supported Jiger's proposal to take the initiative.

At this time, the color of the space where Jiger and his group of people were located could be said to be colorful. Starting from him, they all slightly released their abilities, showing black, red, yellow, blue and green in turn.

The five elements filled the conference room, and the faces of the generals opposite, represented by the Warring States period, changed.

In fact, before Jiger came, Sengoku, who preferred to play it safe, suggested that they wait for Roger's pirate group to arrive in Marinford, so that they could fully utilize the advantage of fighting at home.

So what Jiger said just now was equivalent to refuting Zhan Guo, and now he was so aggressive, which made them feel a little uncomfortable.

They all turned their eyes to Zhan Guo. At this time, even if Zhan Guo felt that Ji Ge's approach was better, he had to stick to his own opinion.

Otherwise, if they were to back down after being challenged by Jiger, who is also an admiral and has the least experience, it would be difficult for them to raise their heads in the Navy Headquarters again.

As long as he sticks to his own views, even if they are not adopted in the end, it at least demonstrates the attitude and existence of his faction.

Thinking of this, Sengoku repeated his opinion again. Akainu frowned as he listened and wanted to speak out in rebuttal, but he immediately held back because Jiger had not spoken yet.

Jiger listened to Zhan Guo's story calmly, then smiled and said,

"Zhan Guo, I think what you said makes sense."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire conference room, including Sora, was stunned. Zephyr, who was also an admiral, was about to support his student, but when he heard these words, he choked. He already had a hidden injury in his lungs and couldn't help but cough twice.

Akainu couldn't help it and said,

"lucky......"

Jiger raised his hand to stop him, turned his head and looked at Sora with a smile, saying,

"Marshal Kong, we should indeed make some preparations in advance for Marinford. After all, there are still Whitebeard and Linlin's pirate groups. They may take this opportunity to attack Marinford. We might as well let Admiral Sengoku stay at the headquarters. As for Roger's pirate group, I will deal with it. This is my job."

Sora thought for a moment and said,

"Gig, the size of Roger's pirate group is now much larger than before, and this is a decisive battle. Isn't it a bit risky for just one of your admirals to go?"

Zhan Guo and others also nodded in agreement. Ji Ge smiled and said,

"I'm not going alone. Sakaski and the others are also here. I have the advantage."

Including Ziger, five nature-type devil fruit users are all out, and there are also Lucia and Kuma, two of the top devil fruit users in the animal and superhuman types. It is not an exaggeration to say that "the advantage is with me."

But Kong was still a little worried and said,

"But if a war breaks out at sea, you, as users of special abilities..."

"It doesn't matter. Kuzan is here."

Aokiji, who was pointed out by Jiger, immediately patted his chest and said,

"Don't worry, Senior Jiger. I'm here to make sure no one falls into the sea!"

Kong nodded and said,

"Okay then, but if something goes wrong, be sure to notify headquarters immediately and I will send reinforcements immediately."

Seeing that Kong had made his decision, Zhan Guo, who wanted to say something more, had to give up. In fact, he also wanted to go...

Meanwhile, on the Jackson,

Roger called Rayleigh into the room alone, and the first thing he said was,

"Rayleigh, you must be extra careful in this battle. If necessary, take Shanks and Buggy and run away. I will do my best to cover you then."

Rayleigh looked solemn and said in a deep voice,

"Roger, in your eyes, the outcome of this battle is already a foregone conclusion, right?"

Roger nodded silently, and Rayleigh asked,

"So you're asking for death?"

"Yeah, I'm the Pirate King, I have to arrange a decent funeral for myself, just consider it as me being willful for once."

When saying the three words "One Piece", Roger laughed at himself.

Rayleigh's face showed sadness, and he whispered,

"You have been willful many times over the years, haven't you? It's up to you. I will listen to you."

"Rayleigh, thank you. It's great to have a companion like you in this life."

After hearing Roger's "confession", Rayleigh couldn't hold back any longer. He hadn't shed tears for many years, but now his eyes were filled with tears.

He raised his chin and looked at the ceiling, trying not to let his tears flow out, and said in a low voice,

"But what about your other companions? Do you want them to die with you?"

"I don't want to, so I will try my best to cover their escape if they want."

"You know, when the time comes, they will only choose to stay and fight with you to the end, and I will become a cowardly deserter."

Roger lowered his head and sighed.

"I'm sorry, Rayleigh, but from the moment we arrived at Raftan Road, our era has ended, and someone needs to start a new era."

Rayleigh suddenly put his hands on Roger's shoulders and shouted,

"Look at me! Roger!"

Roger's body trembled violently, and he slowly raised his head to look at Rayleigh.

Rayleigh's body radiated with lightning of domineering color. He looked directly into Roger's eyes and asked word by word,

"I just want to ask you one more question, are you still the captain I respect, Gol D. Roger!?"

Roger was slightly startled, then the corners of his mouth gradually rose. Rayleigh roared at this,

"Don't smile! That smile doesn't belong to you! It belongs to that damn fruit!"

Roger's expression returned to calm, and he said calmly,

"Rayleigh, I have never changed. I am still the Gol D. Roger you know. That is why I am not the one he is waiting for."

Hearing this, Rayleigh clenched his fists, and finally loosened them weakly. He turned around silently and walked towards the door.

Roger suddenly said behind him,

"Rayleigh, I have my own child. I named him Ace, Portgas D. Ace!"

Rayleigh's body trembled. He did not turn around, but just asked softly,

"Well, at least the bloodline of the Pirate King is continued, but why is his last name Portgas?"

Roger smiled bitterly and said,

"Rayleigh, do you think a father like me is qualified to let him take my last name? Besides, this last name will only harm him."

Rayleigh finally turned around and asked,

"Okay.....where is he now?"

"He wasn't born yet. I handed them over to a very interesting young man. Now I don't know where they are."

"Is that person reliable?"

"Reliable. He is Garp's son."