Following Luffy's roar, the events that followed were almost identical to the original story.
After the sound of a gunshot, Luffy's fist crashed into the face of Saint Charlos, sending him flying with an explosive impact.
At that moment, even Law and Kid were stunned.
They knew that Straw Hat had been making waves in the first half of the Grand Line recently—especially after causing havoc at Enies Lobby and openly challenging the authority of the World Government. That alone was something most pirates wouldn't even dream of. But this? Punching a Celestial Dragon?
And what a punch it was — Charlos was instantly knocked unconscious!
Even someone as arrogant as Kid was taken aback.
"That brainless idiot!"
"This is the Sabaody Archipelago! Marine Headquarters is right next door!"
"An admiral will come!"
Watching the Straw Hats fight the Celestial Dragons' guards, Kid's face darkened.
This chaos was bound to affect everyone present.
"Heh… Interesting. He actually punched a Celestial Dragon!"
At that moment, Elior and his group arrived at the scene, and Bullet smirked in amusement.
"Since he's Garp's grandson, maybe even if he fights a Celestial Dragon, that guy will protect him! Besides, there's also Dragon" Shiryu remarked.
It had to be said—Luffy's background was massive.
Calling it 'starting from scratch' would be ridiculous. He was practically royalty out on an adventure.
The scene was already in chaos.
"Wait... Who are they?"
Law's eyes landed on Elior and his group.
He didn't recognize Elior or Bullet, but he knew Shiryu of the Rain and Crocodile. There was no doubt — aside from Crocodile, the other three gave him an extremely dangerous feeling.
"The Devil's Heir...?"
On the other side, when Kid saw Bullet, his expression changed drastically. His eyes widened in shock.
"Kid, what does 'Devil's Heir' mean?" Killer asked, noticing Kid's reaction.
"A former crewmember of the Pirate King. Someone on par with Dark King Rayleigh! After Roger's death, he inherited Roger's will and wreaked havoc on the world. In the end, the Marines had to deploy a Buster Call, and Garp personally led the forces to suppress him!"
"I never expected to see him here… Wasn't he imprisoned in Impel Down?!"
As Luffy fought the Celestial Dragons' guards and the Straw Hats attacked the remaining Celestial Dragons, Kid could barely focus. He was still reeling from Bullet's appearance.
"Wait! The Devil's Heir, Shiryu of the Rain, and Crocodile... And that young guy among them—is he their leader?!"
Kid had just noticed Elior. The mysterious figure left him confused and filled with dread.
"They all escaped from Impel Down! But how?!"
"No… This has to be a jailbreak! The fact that someone like the Devil's Heir actually broke out… This is a disaster!"
For Kid, Bullet was already a legendary figure.
Hearing his words, even Kira was left in shock.
At that moment, Shalria aimed a gun at Camie. As the Straw Hats tensed up, ready to react, an overwhelming pressure suddenly burst forth from behind the auction stage.
Conqueror's Haki!
Shalria instantly collapsed, unconscious.
Gulp!
Everyone was left stunned and confused. They had no idea what had just happened—only Elior and his group remained unfazed.
"Uncle, who are you?" the giant next to Rayleigh asked, shocked by the man who had just freed him from his chains and released that incredible presence.
"Just an old man short on money" the man replied.
Rayleigh, who had originally planned to sell himself at the auction for some cash, hadn't expected all this commotion outside.
Now, he had no choice but to intervene.
Rayleigh stepped out from behind the scenes, wearing flip-flops and a simple cloak, radiating an air of mystery and strength—an aura fitting of the Pirate King's right-hand man.
With a single glance, he understood the situation.
"I see… Things have gotten serious."
At that moment, everyone in the auction house had their eyes on Rayleigh. But as he assessed the chaos, his gaze suddenly locked onto a certain individual.
A familiar yet distant face.
"Bullet?!"
For the first time in years, Rayleigh — always known for his calm demeanor — looked truly shaken.
After the Roger Pirates disbanded, Bullet had turned the world upside down before finally being captured and imprisoned in Impel Down. And now, here he was, standing before him.
Rayleigh couldn't hide his surprise.
Bullet was a complete monster—a battle maniac whose obsession with strength had reached perverse levels.
"Rayleigh, you look a little surprised to see me again. Heh..."
Bullet sneered. "To think someone with your level of strength would just sit back and let it rot. What a disappointment, Rayleigh!"
"Rayleigh?"
"Wait… Does he mean Dark King Rayleigh?!"
"It's really him—Rayleigh, the right-hand man of the Pirate King!"
The entire room was already in shock. The legendary Dark King Rayleigh!
No one expected him to be here.
"Bullet… What's going on? You shouldn't be here!"
Bullet's presence was nothing short of a catastrophe for the world. In the past, only Roger had been able to control him. But after Roger's death, he had become a complete madman.
Seeing Bullet now, Rayleigh couldn't shake the unease settling in his chest.