Sabaody Archipelago
"Master, please... please have some tea," Perona said softly, shrinking her neck and not daring to look up at the devilish man.
Although she already knew that Moria was not dead, the horrific scene still lingered in her mind, leaving her with a very deep psychological shadow.
After some "deliberation," Roy decided to bring Perona along, since her Devil Fruit Ability was indeed special, and many people would unknowingly fall victim to it without knowing its details.
Moreover, if he could integrate Perona's Negative Hollows into his domain, he might be able to create a domain of fear, just like Big Mom, where anyone who dares to show even a hint of fear in front of him would be instantly killed.
As for whether Perona would retaliate, Roy wasn't worried. After all, she was timid by nature, and even Usopp could scare her into fainting. Facing a ferocious demon like him, Perona would definitely not dare to resist.
Roy took the tea, sipped it, and continued reading the newspaper in his hand.
"Interesting. Eight... no, now it's seven Supernovas. They've all landed on Sabaody Archipelago. What should I say? Does history always repeat itself? But it would be even more interesting if they could cause some trouble."
"Those who can stand out from the countless pirates in the first half of the Grand Line, and have a bounty of over 100 million, are not simple characters. But after entering the New World, most of them become just ordinary people. They are either absorbed into the Four Emperors' pirate crews or leave in disgrace as losers. It can be said that the New World is the graveyard of pirates, burying the dreams of countless people."
Crocodile the Sand sighed. He and Moria had both entered the New World as Supernovas, but ultimately returned to the first half of the Grand Line as Supernovas.
"The Four Emperors' pirate crew? I really want to let them feel the power of thunder!" Enel, who was usually lazy, perked up when he talked about the Four Emperors. He was never one to behave himself. If it weren't for Roy's suppression, it wouldn't be impossible for him to directly attack the Marine Headquarters.
"It's too early to challenge the Four Emperors now, but that day will come sooner or later." Roy crumpled the newspaper and let it drift in the sea breeze, gazing into the distance at the sea.
The Sabaody Archipelago, a town built atop the world's largest Yarukiman Mangrove, is also a gateway to the New World, where seven shipping routes originating from Reverse Mountain converge.
This island also boasts a unique "bubble culture," making it both beautiful and dreamlike.
But beneath its glamorous exterior lies a dark and treacherous place where Celestial Dragons, bounty hunters, marines, human traffickers, and pirates heading to the New World all congregate, creating a chaotic and rabble-like community.
The Sabaody Archipelago, peninsulas 61 and 62, is one of the naval regional headquarters and entrances/exits of the World Government.
"I say, do we really need to be on duty here every day? This is our Navy base, and the Sabaody Archipelago is the closest island to the Marine Headquarters. Even the most clueless pirate wouldn't dare cause trouble in a place like this," a Navy officer on duty complained, yawning listlessly.
Most of the naval personnel stationed in the Sabaody Archipelago are veterans who have witnessed too much darkness and no longer believe in the navy's so-called Absolute Justice as they did when they were young.
"Hehe, no matter how much you complain, you still have to stand guard. You might as well learn from me and relax. Just close your eyes and the day will be over. Go to the bar for a couple of drinks at night, flirt with some girls, and life will be more interesting." Another navy officer leaned casually against the wall behind him, looking somewhat like a pirate.
"You two should keep your mouth shut. The officer will be coming to inspect later. If he catches you, you'll be writing self-criticisms." A slightly younger navy officer who hadn't given up on his dreams couldn't stand it anymore and stopped them.
"Hehe, I've written self-criticisms before, it's a piece of cake for me. If you need to write one next time, you can ask me for help. I guarantee it'll be half the price of hiring a ghostwriter." The navy officer who spoke earlier said this with pride rather than shame.
"You..." The navy officer, who had a slightly stronger sense of justice, was furious.
"Wait, all of you, stop arguing and look over there. The light is blinding." A navy man covered his eyes with his hands, only peeking through his fingers.
"Huh? Let me see... What? Gold! This is a ship made entirely of gold!" Some marines were already too excited to contain themselves. For these corrupt marines, their thirst for gold was no less than that of the pirates.
"There's even a pirate flag flying on the bow of the ship! It must be stolen goods. And these pirates dare to swagger in front of our navy! They're incredibly audacious! We must take the initiative and uphold the dignity of the navy." They didn't recognize Roy's flag. After all, they weren't pirates, so why would they bother to remember the flag of Shichibukai who had only recently returned after being missing for two years?
Although they didn't know which pirate group the other party belonged to, it was no longer important to them; all they needed to know was that the other party was indeed a pirate.
Moreover, the Marines, blinded by the allure of gold, no longer cared about anything else; even if they weren't pirates, they had to be.
The navy spontaneously organized themselves, and cannons that hadn't fired in years were loaded with shells and aimed in the right direction.
The others were eager to get started and were ready to board the warships and set off immediately.
"What the hell? What are you doing?" Major White, who had been patrolling the area, rubbed his eyes, staring at the scene in disbelief. When did these seasoned soldiers become so diligent? This is simply illogical!
"Reporting, Major, we've spotted a group of pirates heading our way. We're preparing to annihilate them and show the might of our navy." The navy officer speaking was half pleased and half worried. He was worried that his superior would take the lion's share of the blame, but he was happy that at least someone had been found to take the fall. After all, they didn't have the authority to fire cannons or launch an attack.
"Excellent! Excellent! You did a great job. Showing no mercy to pirates is the spirit of our new generation of navy." White was greatly pleased. He hadn't expected these scoundrels to have such awareness. It seemed that the navy's ideals of justice were deeply ingrained in their bones.
"Where are the enemies? Let me see." White was also very curious. Just how stupid could a pirate be to attack a Marine Headquarters right under the nose of the Marine Headquarters?
"There it is," the sailor said reluctantly, pointing in the direction.
"Hmm? Golden Ship! These pirates are really extravagant and corrupt." White shook his head and sighed, then looked puzzled. "Strange, Golden Ship, pirates, why does this feel so familiar?"
"The angle is calibrated, sir. Please allow me to fire," the naval officer beside the cannon requested.
"Hmm." White racked his brains for a moment, then gave a casual reply. A flash of Inazuma struck his mind, and he screamed in utter terror, "Don't fire!!!"