The Gap of Despair

It's a strength that could make people fall into despair...

With just a gentle wave of his hand, the entire island and sea was split into two!

This island was not an ordinary island. There were four countries on this island, and these four countries had been waging a war against each other. However, Aatrox only needed one strike to cut the island in two.

Even after Aatrox's flying slash wave was no longer in sight, the sea was still restless.

So strong...

It was simply too strong!

Roger had set out to sea for many years, but he had never felt this overwhelmed. He had faced opponents stronger than himself several times but he managed to defeat them one by one, and eventually became the man he was now.

However, Aatrox exceeded even that, and even a man like Roger could not imagine how he could defeat this monster by himself!

This was not an opponent he could deal with alone. If he wanted to deal an enemy of this level, then they had to join hands! The stronger people he could find, the better!

It wasn't an exaggeration to say that the whole world had to join the fight if they wanted to have a chance. That was just how strong Aatrox was!

"Alright, after feeling despair, fall into the pitch-black hell."

After the huge Aatrox swung his sword, he spread his wings and immediately flew into the sky.

"Be careful!"

Sengoku's expression changed. He and Garp had fought Aatrox the longest among everyone, so he warned everyone.

Shaji, who was dragged back by Aatrox, knew that he couldn't escape, so he had no choice but to cooperate with them. At this moment, he also said, "If you want to live, work together! With this many people , there is still a glimmer of hope!"

After saying that, he was the first to wave his two swords.

Snow immediately formed a Snow Dragon circling hi. The moment the snow dragon was formed, it let out a loud roar and directly rushed towards Aatrox.

Shaji was the first to make a move, followed by Sengoku, and Roger, who also swung his blade with all his strength along with his crews almost at the same time.

Although Garp also wanted to participate, his injury was the most serious. Instead of using his weakened armed to fight now, it was better to recuperate first.

And most importantly, he still remembered that Sing was fighting Tunfo in the distance!

He could not let anything happen to Sing, so when he had caught his breath, he rushed towards Tunfo. In his current state, instead of dragging everyone back in the battle with Aatrox, it was better to protect the future of the Marine.

Even if they died here, as long as Sing survived, he would still be able to become the strongest sword for the Marine in the future!

There were so many skilled fighters there, so there should be no problem!

However, was that really the case?

Aatrox looked down at everyone below and shouted,

"The end of the world is here!"

Boom!

A devastating power was released from his sword. The boundless power turned into crimson chains. It was as if the demonic chains from the depths of hell filled the sky in an instant, causing the dark and distressing world to turn crimson red and become even more overwhelming.

It was as if the entire world was about to fall into hell. The chains enveloped even the sky.

Just as he said, no one could escape. The only result here was... 

Death!

Countless chains fell, repelling the incoming Haki-imbued attacks directed at him!

His huge devil sword seemed to be burning with blazing flames, and Roger could tell that it was bad news!

"Disperse!"

Roger and Shaji said almost at the same time, but it was too late.

Because at this moment, the fire descended along with the chain, creating a deadly flying slash wave!

A scarlet flame that was several times stronger than the compressed air blade that split the island, swallowing everyone whole.

Roger felt a warm stream gushing into his right hand. The Jewel of Four Souls' Fragment seemed to sense this danger and passed it to him. He instantly returned to his crew, and then swung his blade towards the sky.

Roger's compressed air blade was like it was about to tear the sky and the descending flame apart.

However, his strength alone was not enough. Fortunately, everyone else also put up a defense at this moment.

The scarlet flame fell to the ground. The demonic fire scattered like crazy, and everything along the way was swallowed up. The mountains, villages and towns, everything was burned by Aatrox's anger!

Roger only felt that his body was in the magma of the volcano. The burning sensation constantly ate away his body and soul!

Roger's strike was clearly packed with a punch but it could only break a very small fraction of this demonic fire.

Ah!

!

"..."

Even so, some of his crew members were still swallowed by the demonic fire. Roger clenched his teeth tightly, holding his sword with both hands and mustering every ounce of power inside his body.

People dying were considered common in the sea, but his crews were different. The people on his ship were the elites that he handpicked, and they rarely experienced losses. Even his crew who fought in God's Valley didn't suffer a heavy loss.

However, at this moment, they were swallowed by the flames, and there was nothing he could do about it. Although their lives supposed to be their own responsibility, Roger was their captain!

Since he took them out of the sea, then he had the obligation to protect them!

Besides, he had also promised No. 1 to wipe out the demons, so he must do it!

What was more, this demon even harmed his crew...

However, he was indeed not match against Aatrox.

He needed more strength. It had been a while since he desired power, as he had almost never met an enemy that could surpass him.

And now, a worthy opponent had come. This powerful Demon Lord had awakened the deepest desire in Roger's heart!