One Piece: Lord of Calamity
Chapter 16

Roa Is Intoxicated! They Come One After Another!

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The island of God Valley was in chaos.

The native inhabitants and the slaves thrown in by the Celestial Dragons, who found the small number of people not entertaining enough, were now like rabbits being hunted by predators.

"Help! Someone save me!"

"Heavens, are we truly still in the human world?"

"Why do this? To what extent must human dignity be trampled upon!"

Fearful pleas, desperate wails, and angry questions all merged together, forming a delightful symphony that made the Celestial Dragons' hairs stand on end with excitement.

Gunshots rang out, "Ha! One point for me!"

A sharp blade sliced through the air, "Whoa! Kid, get away, don't bring your worthless stuff near my sword!"

Cannons roared, "Hahaha! This guy's got some kick!"

This island had become hell.

But it was at this moment, on the eastern side of the island.

BOOM!

Amidst violent explosions, several warships instantly disintegrated.

Under the horrified gaze of the Marines, a colossal fleet, like dark clouds pressing down on the sky, was advancing menacingly across the distant sea.

And on their sails, the word: Rocks!

"It's the Rocks Pirates!! A massive fleet from the Rocks Pirates is attacking from the east!"

"Estimated forces, over 100,000!!"

"Is that God Valley?"

Roa stood on the mast of a pirate ship, gazing at the distant island through a telescope. He unconsciously swallowed, "It looks… truly delicious!"

The ability to transform into a Qiongqi was not a Devil Fruit, so Roa could use a small portion of its power even without transforming.

Seeing and devouring delicious black energy was naturally not a problem.

He could see clearly that the distant island was almost completely filled with black mist.

A feast unlike any he had ever experienced was before him.

Want to go!

Want to go!

I want to go eat my fill right now!

He lightly leaped from the mast and landed on the deck, "Dylan."

"I'm here, Lord Roa."

His loyal subordinate, Dylan, spoke calmly.

"When everyone charges forward later, you take this ship far away from God Valley."

Roa said, "I'll find you after everything is over."

"Yes."

Dylan asked nothing, even though he was incredibly curious.

He just needed to obey.

Dylan had been prepared in advance; all their belongings were on this ship, including the treasure accumulated over the years, their crew, and the Ghoul legion.

After all, when the captains returned to Beehive Island after the battle, there would inevitably be another round of fierce competition to seize the Rocks Pirates' legacy. Roa had no intention of participating.

He was just waiting for this battle to end so he could pack up and run.

After giving Dylan his instructions, Roa spread his wings and flew to the fleet's flagship, where the captains were gathered.

Golden Lion and Charlotte Linlin floated in the sky, Whitebeard stood with his naginata, accompanied by the persistent Stussy. Kaido carried his club, Gloriosa held her bow, Silver Axe held his axe, Ochoku adjusted his hat, and Captain John drank his wine.

Everyone was waiting for the final command.

"Alright, Rocks Pirates, follow me!"

He pointed his long sword towards the distant island, "Newgate, Shiki, clear the way!"

"Don't order me around!"

Whitebeard snorted, but he still honestly raised his naginata high, and a white shockwave suddenly gathered upon it.

"Hah!"

He swung his blade down, instantly changing the world.

The roaring shockwave tore through the sea, destroying all warships in its path with unstoppable force and carving out a wide passage.

At the same time, Golden Lion flew to the sea surface, his hand already submerged in the water.

"Gwahahaha! Have you heard the voice of the sea?"

RUMBLE!

A surging, colossal wave suddenly rose, lifting all the ships of the Rocks Pirates onto its crest.

The giant wave propelled the grand fleet forward with unstoppable momentum.

Soon, the desperate cries of the Marines echoed into the island.

"Unstoppable! The Rocks Pirates are landing!"

Somewhere on the island, Figarland Garling looked back eastward, his brow furrowed. "The Rocks Pirates? What a bother. It looks like the competition has to be temporarily suspended."

He pulled out a Den Den Mushi. "Notify everyone to gather at the island's center for shelter. The Marines will land to engage the pirates. Also, Knights of God, prepare to sortie!"

The raging waves crashed against the hard coastal rocks, shattering into countless droplets that scattered.

Roa took a deep breath. A large amount of black energy was drawn in, surging into his nostrils like a tide.

"Waaah!"

A flush, like that of a drunkard, instantly appeared on the boy's face. He involuntarily grabbed onto the leg of his older brother Kaido beside him. "Oh no, I'm getting drunk..."

The concentration of black energy was too high; his body's digestion speed couldn't keep up.

"Gwahahahaha! Is it that delicious?"

The Golden Lion roared with laughter. "Roa, this place is practically heaven for you, isn't it?"

"Haha."

Roa took deep breaths while giving a silly, tactical grin.

Even though his body's speed for digesting black energy was limited, it was still delicious!

Whitebeard frowned, looking at the captain who had remained silent. "Hey, Rocks, what should we do next—"

SWOOSH!

Rocks became a blur, shooting out rapidly.

"Hey!"

Whitebeard was caught off guard, then gritted his teeth and cursed, "That bastard!"

"Mama mama! Treasure belongs to whoever grabs it! That's our rule!"

Auntie Linlin laughed heartily, driving her thundercloud Zeus forward swiftly as well.

"The treasure is at the island's center, right?"

The Golden Lion also flew forward at high speed.

"Uncle Shiki, wait for me!"

Roa hurriedly flapped his wings to catch up.

A great battle was about to erupt, and there were numerous monsters on the island. Roa didn't believe his small body could retreat safely on its own.

But the Celestial Dragons' treasure was very tempting.

The captain was destined to leave, so it was best to stick close to Uncle Shiki.

"You damn brats!"

Whitebeard was furious, but he still strode forward and charged out.

Flying forward behind the Golden Lion, Roa could finally get a clear view of the island's current state.

There were corpses everywhere, and screams and moans were almost incessant.

"Oh, it's truly a living hell."

Roa couldn't help but sigh.

"Tone down your smile a bit," the Golden Lion said casually.

"Haha."

Roa laughed, an awkward yet polite smile.

When people taste something delicious, they secrete dopamine and feel happiness. This is a physiological reason, unconquerable.

"Hm?"

The Golden Lion suddenly stopped, his head snapping up. "This aura!"

It wasn't just him. Whitebeard, who was running below and casually slicing a hapless Celestial Dragon in half, also raised an eyebrow. "Roger!"

The panicked voices of the Marines reached the Celestial Dragons on the island once more.

"Roger Pirates attacking from the east! Unstoppable! Please prepare yourselves!"

At the center of the island, where the treasure was stored.

Jaygarcia Saturn Saint, a Celestial Dragon with a thick beard, wearing a small black hat, and leaning on a cane—or rather, the Celestial Dragon among Celestial Dragons, one of the Five Elders—frowned.

"After the Rocks Pirates, it's the Roger Pirates? The Knights of God alone might not be enough."

"Alright, if things get urgent, I'll summon you immediately."

He seemed to be on the phone with someone.

To the east of the island.

"Hahahaha! Don't get in my way! Divine Departure! Where is that bastard Rocks!"

Roger swung his beloved sword, and a magnificent Conqueror's Haki slash swept away everything in front of him.

However, almost simultaneously.

"Where is Roger!"

A massive warship crashed into the island's shore like a battering ram, and the arriving Marines were sent flying.

"Reinforcements are here! It's Vice Admiral Garp!"

The monsters all made their entrance.

And at the same time.

"Roger!!"

Uncle Golden Lion shrieked and instantly accelerated, disappearing before Roa's eyes in the blink of an eye.

"Hey! Uncle Shiki! You left me behind!"

Roa was dumbfounded.

Uncle Shiki, do you remember our goal is the Celestial Dragons' treasure?

It's all Roger's fault!

So what do we do now?

"Roger!!"

A roar came from below.

Roa paused.

"Brother Kaido! Let's move together!"

Roa descended rapidly, landing directly on the shoulder of Kaido, who was sprinting below.

"I'm here! Roger!!"

Kaido ignored him, only shouting for Roger.

Roger, you truly are a sinner.

How many people have you wronged?

I order you to quickly start the Great Pirate Era to atone for your sins!

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