Moria Swallows His Pride! Playing Around with Them

Mary Geoise, Pangea Castle, the Five Elders' Office, Room of Authority.

The five people who wield the highest power in the world all looked rather grim.

"Does the Tree of Knowledge actually store such dangerous information?"

"And yet, that guy Roa took it from me!"

"We shouldn't have given Judge a chance to breathe in the first place. Even if we didn't execute him outright, we should have imprisoned him in the Science Unit!"

"What's the use of saying all this now? Let's think of ways to remedy the situation. Roa is becoming increasingly dangerous!"

"That's right, he was already very close to reviving the Rocks Pirates, and now if he gains access to that forbidden knowledge..."

"This time it's not a joint operation with Kaido; perhaps it's an opportunity to send Garp along?"

"I'm afraid it won't be enough time. Besides, even if Garp gets there, killing Roa won't be easy; he'll escape."

"If we can't deal with Roa, then we'll deal with Judge! Let Sengoku give chase. We can ignore Roa for now, but Judge must die!"

"Indeed, killing Roa and killing Judge are completely different levels of difficulty!"

"Have CP fully cooperate with the Navy to find Roa and his crew. Hasn't Zephyr always wanted revenge? Let him go to the West Blue too!"

Agreed!

"Then, what should we do about Ohara? I think we can't let them get away with this any longer."

Ohara.

Inside the Tree of Knowledge, the atmosphere had completely frozen.

All the scholars bowed their heads, their hearts filled with unspeakable trepidation.

Fortunately, the doctor foresaw that the navy would come.

Otherwise, they would be finished by now.

All the forbidden materials and research findings had been transferred in advance, and the empty spaces on the bookshelves could be conveniently covered up by the excuse that they had been taken by Roa and his gang.

That should solve the problem, right?

As the scholars were thinking this, Sengoku, who had just finished making a phone call, strode back.

His gaze swept over the scholars, and although he felt a pang of regret, his tone remained perfectly calm.

"Roa has never been to the West Blue, but he knows that ancient technological data is stored here, which means that someone among you must be colluding with him."

Clover looked up in surprise at the Marine Admiral.

A bad feeling had already begun to creep into his heart.

"Therefore, I hereby announce that all scholars will return with us to assist in the investigation."

The Sengoku Period.

Accepting the investigation is only the stated explanation.

In reality, after arriving at the next Marine Base, these scholars would be put on a prison ship and sent directly to Enies Lobby.

The Five Elders meant that no one could guarantee whether these scholars had actually come into contact with forbidden knowledge, so they couldn't be allowed to stay here.

Not to mention those who might actually be colluding with Roa.

The books stored in this library will be selectively confiscated after being identified.

"Wait! Admiral!"

Dr. Clover immediately spoke up urgently, "You can't do this! Without any evidence, what right do you have to arrest us?"

"This is not an arrest; we are simply asking you to return and assist with the investigation."

The tone was cold and hard Sengoku.

I apologize, but an order is an order.

Justice, in the end, has a standpoint.

Dr. Clover could only sigh helplessly in the end.

Fine.

Fortunately, all the data had been transferred in advance.

Fortunately, a few scholars were left there to keep watch.

Thankfully, there's still Olvia.

Now it's up to you.

On this side of the Snail Fleet returning to the New World.

Roa was admiring the combined attack technique of Doflamingo and Bege.

Bege stood on the edge of the platform on the snail's back with a sour face, facing the sea and sticking out her large belly, which seemed somewhat out of place for a teenager.

"Fufufufu! Come on, my friend!"

Doflamingo's booming voice echoed from within his body.

Who the hell is your good friend!

Bege cursed inwardly, but dared not say anything more.

Doflamingo, that bastard, seems to have unleashed a torrent of suppressed violent tendencies. He attacks with his iron fists at the slightest provocation, Bege has suffered a lot these past two days.

Although they wanted to resist, they couldn't win.

That brat, who's a year younger than him, is terrifyingly strong.

Whether in terms of physical skills or overall ability, they are far superior to him.

The only option is to endure!

Once I achieve a comeback, I'll give it all back!

With that thought in mind, Bege activated her ability, "Castle Blast!"

His body transformed into a miniature castle, with windows opening one by one.

Behind the window, a series of small and cute cannons were pushed out.

Clap clap clap clap

It made a crisp sound, like a firecracker.

Small, pea-sized projectiles immediately flew out.

However, after leaving Bege's body for a distance, these peas suddenly enlarged, turning into giant cannonballs that tore through the air and blasted towards the sea ahead.

Boom boom boom boom!

A series of violent explosions caused the entire sea to boil, sending up huge columns of water.

"Fufufufu! Our abilities are a perfect match, aren't they, Bege!"

Inside Bege's body, Doflamingo laughed loudly.

Hearing her "good friend" say that, Bege pouted, somewhat annoyed.

However, he had to admit that it was indeed just as Doflamingo had said.

Not only can he transport various equipment to Doflamingo, but Doflamingo, who can control a large number of weapons by himself, can also provide him with overwhelming firepower when he is hidden inside him.

"Next up is this!"

Inside the castle, Doflamingo's fusion ability was activated further, engulfing all the weapons, including the red stone he had placed inside Bege, and putting him in heavy armor.

The purple-armored giant moved with heavy steps and stood before the gate.

"Bege, turn around!"

He was in charge.

Do you really think I'm your transport ship?

Bege gritted her teeth, but still obediently turned her head to face the inside of the platform.

"So!"

Doflamingo grinned, "Come on!"

The ground beneath his feet suddenly twisted, trapping the armored giant's legs, and then, with a burst of force, propelled the behemoth forward.

The next instant, the tiny purple figure flew out from the door on Bege's stomach, and after passing through an invisible boundary, it suddenly transformed into a giant shooting forward.

The enormous purple creature crashed to the ground, Doflamingo couldn't help but burst into laughter, "Furfurfur! How amusing!"

Roa watched with great interest.

Is this a Gundam strike?

Doflamingo, shouldn't you shout "Doflamingo, attack!"?

That is, at this time.

"Boss, this guy's awake."

Abel dragged over a giant who was almost as short as Doflamingo's combined giant.

It's Moria.

He was beaten black and blue, his limbs twisted in pain, and he was dragged over by Abel, who was holding his legs like a dead dog.

"Oh, isn't this Moria?"

Roa asked with great interest, "Abel, what happened? How did it get like this?"

Abel said, "He suddenly appeared in front of me, seemingly trying to take me hostage."

"Oh, what a tragedy,"

Roa said regretfully, "Am I next to Abel? That's quite something. Is Bullet next? Moria, I suggest you don't go. He really will kill you."

"Roa..."

Moria's voice was very weak.

After all, his internal organs had already been pierced by Roa's shockwave, and he was seriously injured. He hadn't even fully recovered when he was beaten up by Abel. The fact that he can still speak now shows that he has a very strong will to live.

Where are my companions?

Roa smiled and said, "Don't worry, just because of the friendship they showed before, I won't do anything to them."

"But I don't employ idlers here; I sent them to work in factories."

Pirates?

I think what they need is labor reform.

Moria's tense expression visibly relaxed.

It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright.

"But Moria, do you really deserve their sacrifice?"

"They did everything they could to keep you alive, but you completely disregarded the agreement they made with me," Roa said with interest.

"What, you're voluntarily breaching the contract because you don't care about their lives at all? Fine, I don't care about their lives either."

"Don't want!"

Moria's voice suddenly turned shrill, "Don't hurt them! It was my fault! Of course I'll keep my promise! From now on, I'll work hard for you!"

Um, how do I put it? Why is version T0 considered version T0?

"Very good, correcting mistakes makes you a good child."

Roa nodded in satisfaction, "Then don't make that kind of joke with your colleagues again."

I'm not stupid!

Moria, feeling a pang of unease, secretly glanced at Abel's retreating figure out of the corner of his eye.

This guy is a complete monster.

He was almost instantly killed; he couldn't even react to the opponent's attack, let alone fight back.

This world is truly vast!

If even cadres are this difficult to reach, let alone Roa!

Moria suddenly remembered his previous battle with Roa —no, it couldn't even be called a battle; Roa was just toying with him.

Even though it was just a game, after he went all out, couldn't he even make Roa move an inch?

Thinking of this, Moria's heart was already shrouded in a heavy shadow.

But soon...

It won't end like this!

Moria muttered harsh words to himself.

Once I become stronger, once I can rescue my comrades, once I surpass you, then I'll teach you a lesson!

You spared my life, so I'll spare yours too, but I'll only take your shadow!

Seeing the slight change in Moria's expression, Roa knew that this guy was up to something bad again.

But it doesn't matter, what kind of trouble can he possibly cause?

And so, Bege was completely subdued by Doflamingo, and Moria also accepted reality and made concessions. These two young men officially joined Calamity Company as interns.

The Snail Fleet continued its return journey towards the New World.

However, a phone call from his good sister Stussy disrupted Roa's original plan to ignore Admiral Sengoku and return directly to the New World.

"Brother Roa, I have bad news."

Stussy's voice was as affected as ever, but Roa quite liked listening to it.

Isn't it wonderful that such a beautiful woman is only gentle and attentive in front of me?

"Could it be that even the Garp the Hero has come to the West Blue to ambush me?"

"That's what I said casually, "Roa said.

"No, it's not that bad."

Stussy said sweetly, "But as for Brother Roa, even if he faced Garp the Hero and Buddha Sengoku at the same time, he would definitely be able to escape unscathed, right?"

"Are you hoping I'll be thrown into Impel Down as soon as possible?"

"Roa I said quietly."

Currently, no one in the world can withstand the combined might of two equally skilled fighters. Captain Rocks was no exception, nor was the future Uncle Shiki. Presumably, even Imu couldn't withstand two Joey Boys, right?

Not to mention that Garp and Sengoku are both much stronger than him.

"How could that be? No one in the world cares about Brother Roa more than I do."

Roa believed this, after all, if he were captured, Stussy and Vegapunk behind her would be finished.

"However, be careful, Brother Roa. Although it's not the Garp the Hero, the government has indeed sent someone again. It's your old rival, Black Arm, oh no, it should be called Black Leg Zephyr now."

"I've been told to keep a close eye on things in the New World because they're afraid your old friends will come to your aid," Stussy said.

"It seems what they got in Ohara has spurred them on."

Roa smiled.

"I don't know their route of action either,"

Stussy's tone became slightly more serious, "Brother Roa, you must be careful."

The call with Stussy ended.

Roa thought for a moment, then summoned his subordinates and explained the current situation to them.

After several days of rest, Moria, whose injuries had mostly healed, suddenly had his pupils shrink.

Is it really that exciting to start with a former Admiral and a current Admiral teaming up?

Having grasped just how vast the world truly is, Moria finally has a better understanding of just how terrifying those figures who were once so distant from him really are.

If Roa is this ridiculously strong, then the Marine Admiral must be just as powerful.

"The Sengoku's Zephyr is indeed extremely dangerous!"

Dylan's expression was serious. "This power, spanning the entire ocean, is probably only something that the Roger Pirates could contend with."

"Boss, what should we do? Avoid them and return to the New World?"

It will be safe once we return to the New World.

"No rush, let's play around with them!"

Roa laughed and said, "The other side has put on such a grand show of force, it wouldn't be right not to respond properly. They are indeed very intimidating after they join forces, so why not start the war before they do?"

"I see."

Dylan nodded slightly.

"That Boss!"

Bullet's voice was excited, "Which side should we start with?"

"Yes, Zephyr is an old acquaintance, although I'm quite curious to see what Zephyr looks like now,"

It's true. Zephyr has caused quite a bit of trouble this past year, and he's completely different from the merciless Admiral he used to be.

Roa was certain that his abilities had indeed caused an irreversible reshaping of Zephyr's personality.

"However, let's start with the Admiral Sengoku, whom we've never fought before, shall we?"

Roa smiled and said, "Anyway, let's find out their whereabouts first."

I didn't expect to need Baby and the others so soon.

For the local strongmen of the West Blue, confirming the locations of two naval fleets that wouldn't conceal their movements shouldn't be too difficult, right?

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