The Last Expedition

The port of Beehive Island was already bustling.

Busy pirates were hastily moving various supplies onto their ships.

This was no simple task, as there were simply too many ships. Not only was the port filled with large pirate vessels, but even outside the port, the waters near Beehive Island were covered with ships, densely packed, almost as far as the eye could see.

"I didn't realize our pirate crew had so many people?"

Roa stood atop a building outside the port, shielding his eyes with his right hand as he gazed at the sea, a look of surprise on his face. "It's outrageous, are there a hundred ships, or two hundred?"

"It's been a long time since we've had an operation on this scale! It really gets the blood pumping!"

Beside him, Katakuri was brimming with excitement. "Mother said Captain Rocks has gathered sixty to seventy percent of the Rocks Pirates' strength for this operation! Besides the forces on the main island, seventy to eighty subordinate pirate crews have also been summoned!"

"The other pirates on the island will likely be swept up in this as well!"

After the big brother's guidance, Katakuri was as cheerful as ever.

"Oh! So we're actually this amazing?"

Roa clicked his tongue in wonder. "Haha! As expected of the pirate crew belonging to the world's strongest seven-year-old boy!"

Thirty-six years later, the Whitebeard Pirates would have forty-three affiliated pirate crews, totaling over fifty thousand people. That was already quite impressive, making it the largest pirate crew at the time.

But compared to the current Rocks Pirates, it was like a tiny spark next to a raging inferno.

For this operation alone, the number of pirates Rocks had gathered was in the hundreds of thousands. Moreover, pirate crews qualified to join the Rocks Pirates generally had some real skill, they were by no means weaklings.

This was the strength of the New World's overlord, truly possessing the power to shake the world.

"You really know how to flatter yourself,"

Katakuri looked quite displeased. "But I want to hunt Celestial Dragons too! Damn it, Roa! I'm so jealous of you!"

He wished he could upgrade Pirate Hunt to Celestial Dragon Hunt.

"It's not impossible,"

Roa said leisurely. "How about it, Katakuri? If you beg me, I might be able to take you along."

Although they were pirates, the intelligence capabilities of the Rocks Pirates were not weak. They quickly confirmed that a large Marine force was indeed gathering in the West Blue.

With that settled, there was nothing more to say. Rocks immediately summoned the main force, preparing for a large-scale practical combat exercise before the grand finale began.

"Forget it,"

Katakuri deflated, saying dejectedly. "Mother said that's not a battlefield I should be on right now."

"Yeah~ Auntie Linlin's assessment of you is quite accurate."

Roa chuckled.

"Don't get too carried away, Roa!"

His good brother snorted. "I've been diligently training under Mother's guidance recently, getting stronger every day! I'll catch up to you sooner or later!"

"Eh! That's incredible!"

Roa feigned shock. "You're actually that hardworking! While I've been leisurely enjoying delicious food every day, won't you surpass me very soon?"

"Hmph!"

Katakuri proudly lifted his chin. "It's good that you know!!"

Roa smiled silently.

It was great that his good brother was so competitive. Fortunately, he himself could get stronger just by enjoying delicious food.

"Just you wait, Roa. When you guys return from the West Blue, I'll make you see me in a new light!" Katakuri declared confidently.

"Is that so?"

Roa yawned, feigning disinterest but with a meaningful tone. "I'm starting to look forward to it, the next time we meet."

Katakuri tilted his head back, gazing at the bustling port. "By then, I'll also be a member of the Rocks Pirates! We'll conquer the seas together!"

Roa smiled without a word.

What a shame, my friend.

The supply transfer was quickly completed. That very evening, the Rocks Pirates officially set sail, their destination: the West Blue, God Valley!

The massive fleet, composed of over two hundred pirate crews, sailed the seas, their sails like a dark cloud.

The stormy waves of the New World were crushed beneath them, as if nothing in the world could stop them.

The world's strongest pirate crew began their final voyage.

That night, aboard Rocks' flagship, the command vessel of the entire grand fleet.

A lively grand banquet was underway.

Attending the banquet were not only the top executives of the Rocks Pirates but also the captains of numerous affiliated pirate crews.

"Everyone,"

Rocks raised his wine glass high. "Before the final war begins, let's have a warm-up!"

"Ooh!!"

The cheers of the pirate captains almost pierced the clouds in the sky.

"Ugh-hah-hah-hah! I haven't killed any Celestial Dragons yet!"

Kaido guzzled down alcohol like a thirsty ghost, laughing heartily. "I wonder what kind of reaction those who call themselves gods will have before they die!"

"That's right, that's right!"

Although Roa didn't drink or eat, they provided plenty of emotional support, immediately echoing with admiration. "I can't wait to see what kind of deliciousness they'll contribute!"

Never having experienced any pain or setbacks, always being the ones standing above others, how delicious would the black energy they release be if they were trampled into the mud and subjected to unprecedented torment?

Just thinking about it, Roa subconsciously licked their lips.

Celestial Dragons are good, Celestial Dragons must be killed!

"Mama-mama! Little Roa, are you already salivating?"

Aunt Linlin, sitting opposite, laughed heartily. "Don't rush, my dear. Waiting can actually add flavor to delicious things!"

"Mhm!"

Roa maintained a smiling face and nodded solemnly.

This was the principle of delayed gratification!

"You'll get your fill this time, kid,"

Senior Golden Lion took a swig of alcohol and a puff of smoke, utterly delighted. "Heh-hah-hah-hah, slaughtering an entire country, I've never even done something so crazy!"

"Who cares if they're Celestial Dragons or whatever,"

Silver Axe, who had a huge silver axe just like his nickname, roared with laughter. "Anyone who tries to stop me from taking the treasures piled up in God Valley, I'll chop them in half with my axe!"

"Don't let your guard down,"

Whitebeard put down his wine cup. "If the Celestial Dragons are making a large-scale move, the Knights of God will surely be mobilized!"

"The Knights of God?"

Gloriosa sounded a bit worried. "The World Government's most mysterious organization. It's said that all their members are Celestial Dragons. No one knows what kind of power they possess."

"It doesn't matter!"

Captain Rocks' voice was bold and unrestrained. "No matter the opponent, we just crush them! There is absolutely no enemy before us!!"

"Oh!!!"

The pirates on deck cheered fanatically again.

"After this warm-up, it's all-out war with the World Government!"

Rocks declared loudly. "The era ruled by the World Government is about to end! A new world, a new order, all will be established by me!"

"Oh! Long live Captain Rocks!!"

The pirates' cheers were almost fanatical.

Who would doubt that Captain Rocks couldn't achieve what he said?

The Rocks Pirates had never lost.

This time would be no different.

Even the top executives were equally excited, Whitebeard's face flushed red.

Only Roa smiled innocently.

Sorry, Captain. Compared to a new order, I actually prefer chaos.

After all, a gourmand naturally wants the world to be full of delicacies.