One Piece: Lord of Calamity
Chapter 178

An Invincible Man! Giant Mercenaries!

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It went very smoothly.

He had been training in Observation Haki to foresee the Future Sight for a long time, and was only one step away from mastering it.

Roa's Observation Haki is certainly far from reaching its peak, but it has already reached the minimum level of Future Sight.

When Luffy achieved his Future Sight, his Observation Haki might not have been as strong as Roa's at that time.

After such a tremendous stimulus as Harald, it's quite normal to achieve the Future Sight spiritual practice.

In short, I, Luo, did not use any cheats!

It's all thanks to hard work and sweat!

However, this feeling is indeed quite wonderful.

A red light flashed continuously in Roa's eyes.

A series of visions of the future unfolded before his eyes.

However, it's still a bit choppy, like a crappy computer trying to run the latest AAA game, resulting in very laggy graphics.

That's normal; beginners often experience this.

Even the ability to foresee the Future Sight Observation Haki has varying levels of proficiency.

Once you become more proficient, the images will become coherent, forming a single video, and you'll be able to glimpse into the distant future.

That's a great start!

So Roa said gleefully to the bewildered Giant King, "Thanks, Harald. Let's stop here. There's no reason to continue fighting."

Harald clutched his chest with his left hand, and when he raised it, his palm was covered in blood.

His gaze towards Roa was filled with bewilderment, then instantly turned to anger, "Observation Haki to Future Sight? You bastard! You've been using me as a sparring partner!!"

He then understood why Roa, despite having gained absolute control, still wanted to fight him!

Was that the purpose all along?

That wretched brat!

He actually became even stronger through his own efforts!

"So didn't I already say that?"

Roa smiled and said, "Thank you very much. Without your help, it might have taken me a while longer to learn this move."

He was very happy.

He has mastered the advanced uses of Three Types of Haki: Conqueror's Haki for internal destruction, Armament Haki for future vision, Observation Haki for Future Sight.

All that's missing is one more Observation Haki Killer.

However, this move has a very narrow scope of application; it is only useful against true masters of Haki, and ignoring it is not a big deal.

Therefore, if Imu doesn't provide any new knowledge, then I've already mastered most of the skills in the Haki skill tree.

"You're insane!"

Harald gained a deeper understanding of Roa's madness.

Would he be willing to fight himself without any regard for his own safety, simply for the sake of cultivation?

He knew it perfectly well; given the chance, he would definitely kill him without hesitation!

Is it that he simply doesn't care? Or does he genuinely believe deep down that he lacks the ability?

Whichever one it is, this guy's madness is evident.

Furthermore, now that this kid has mastered Observation Haki and can foresee the Future Sight, killing him will be even more impossible.

It was already as slippery as mud, and now it can even glimpse the future, making it extremely difficult to land an attack.

I wouldn't use the Observation Haki Killer technique myself.

So, what should we do?

Is there no other way but to compromise with this bastard?

Where will Elbaf end up under this bastard's coercion?

"Thank you for the compliment,"

Roa didn't seem to care, casually sheathing his sword. "Let's have a proper chat about our cooperation."

Harald was still gripping his greatsword tightly, but Roa, with a relaxed smile, unilaterally declared the battle over.

He's incredibly strong in direct combat, but as long as you don't focus on winning a head-on fight, he has no ability to threaten you.

This is especially true after he mastered Observation Haki and was able to Future Sight.

"Cooperate-!

Harald's facial muscles were trembling.

Looking at the Giant King who was still gritting his teeth, Roa chuckled with interest, "Hey, Harald, what are you standing there for? Why don't you throw a banquet to entertain us who have come from afar?"

"You damned bastard!"

Harald could only angrily curse, "Come with me!"

And so, the battle ended there.

Harald first dug the giants who had been blown away in the battle from under the snow, and then led everyone to a huge elevator.

Besides the Rainbow Bridge, the connection between the world of the living and the world of the dead in the Giant Kingdom is made up of these giant elevators that seem to come from the works of Hidetaka Miyazaki.

As they rode the giant elevator upwards, Dorry and Brogy looked grim.

Even Harald couldn't do anything to Roa? Harald was even injured by Roa!

The world's craziest pirate!

It truly lives up to its reputation.

Loki, meanwhile, stared blankly at Harald's retreating figure.

He still finds it hard to accept.

So, it was Father who was defeated?

Soon, at Auersto Castle, located in the second level of the Yang Realm of Elbaf, a banquet was held to "welcome" the Calamity Company.

"That feels really strange."

Bege looked around, clearly uncomfortable. "Everything is so big!"

Huge house, huge tables and chairs, huge food.

Because of their enormous size difference, they were placed directly on a table. Giants have "miniature" tables and chairs specially designed for humans, which came in handy.

"However, hahaha, the giants' food really tastes quite good!"

Teach, on the other hand, was much more easygoing, laughing heartily as he hugged a large piece of meat and devoured it.

However, most people's attention was focused on Harald, who was sitting in the main seat.

The giant king looked down at Roa, who was leaning against Kozuki Toki's chest, not eating, but just breathing quietly.

"Let's get straight to the point, Roa. What exactly do you mean by this so-called business, this so-called cooperation?"

Harald looked serious.

The rest of the banquet attendees—the two giant heroes Dorry and Brogy, the white-haired giant elders, and Loki, the future heir to the kingdom—all subconsciously looked at Roa.

The upcoming negotiations will determine the future of the entire Elbaf!

"Let me make this clear beforehand, don't push your luck!"

Before formally beginning to negotiate terms, Harald said with a cold expression, "Otherwise, even if it costs us the country, we will fight you to the death!"

Roa, however, firmly believed this.

If we really push them to the brink, then what if they give up the Adam Tree?

If you lose the land but the people, you lose both the land and the people.

"Don't worry, it's a win-win collaboration."

Roa perked up slightly, sat up straight from Miss Snacks 'Kozuki Toki lap, and pulled the meek woman into his arms as casually as if he were holding a large rag doll.

"I had no interest in destroying Elbaf from the very beginning."

He said, "Ultimately, Harald, you're the captain's good friend, and the captain's friend is my friend. We're natural partners."

"If you hadn't been so aggressive and confrontational from the start, things wouldn't have turned out so unpleasant. You really need to reflect on that."

"Snort."

Harald couldn't help but snort coldly.

That's shameless.

Compared to you, you bastard, even Rocks is kind-hearted.

"Harald, haven't you always sought communication between Elbaf and the human world?"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth, struck a boss-like pose, and leisurely leaned back in his chair while one hand gently stroked Kozuki Toki's smooth hair as if petting a cat.

"I can help."

"What?"

Harald was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"It goes without saying how broad the scope of Calamity Company's business is, doesn't it?"

Roa said casually, "We have business dealings with most of the non- Affiliated Nation in the world."

"Not to mention now, the entire New World belongs to us. Although we've divided up the territory, it's not impossible for me to establish contact between Elbaf and all the countries in the New World with just a word."

"This!"

Harald's eyes lit up instantly.

His beloved Ida made him realize that since Elbaf exists in this world, it should not be isolated.

Although humans are generally weak, they also possess a power that can be described as great.

Disrespect for humanity will one day bring disaster to Elbaf!

Just like Rocks back then, just like Roa now.

Therefore, over the years he has been actively trying to make contact with the human kingdoms, even going so far as to infiltrate the Reverie.

It should be said that he achieved some results; he did indeed become friends with the kings of several countries and established connections with those countries.

But that's far from enough.

Are you serious?

Harald could hardly contain his excitement; at least for this moment, he was truly thrilled, even forgetting the threat posed by Roa.

"Wait! Harald!"

One of the elders of the giant race, the oldest known warrior in the world, the former captain of the Giant Soldier Pirates, and the old giant known as Mountain Beard.

Yaruru opened her mouth tremblingly.

Don't rush!

This elderly man, nearly 380 years old—a rare age even among giants—speaks slowly, but beneath his snow-white eyebrows, his eyes, fixed on Roa, are sharp and piercing.

"But Roa, what will be the price?"

All of this!

Of course, if I were to answer like that, then another fight would break out immediately.

Therefore, Roa replied, "Combat strength, I need Elbaf's combat strength."

"Just as I thought,"

A look of surprise crossed Yaruru's face. "Another madman who covets the power of Elbaf!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Another giant elder spoke up angrily, "Calamity Roa! What do you take Elbaf for? Do you want to enslave the warriors of the giant race?"

"Reject him! Harald!"

Another giant elder chimed in impatiently, "Elbaf will absolutely not accept such conditions!"

"That's right! So what if we don't establish diplomatic relations with humans? Compared to that, the dignity of a warrior must never be trampled upon!"

The elders were shouting like that.

"Wow, you've had a tough time, Harald."

Roa looked at Harald with some pity. As a king, and a monster with overwhelming power at that, he was being held back by these old men.

"I don't need your sympathy!"

Harald replied irritably.

"So, do you want me to take care of them for you?"

Roa said with a righteous expression, "If it's inconvenient for you to do it, I'll do it. It's really noisy."

"What did you say!!"

A giant elder slammed his fist on the table and exclaimed incredulously, "Calamity Roa, where do you think you are to act so presumptuously?"

"I already told you, it's too noisy!"

Roa's eyes suddenly brightened.

Buzz!

The violent aura swept everything away in an instant, the huge castle was shaking violently, and the walls, floors, ceilings, tables, chairs and decorations in the room were all breaking.

"Wow!"

Amidst screams, these giant elders were struck by dark Inazuma and forced to the ground. Some knelt, some lay prone, all groaning in agony.

Before a true overlord, these old and frail giants, who could no longer even be called warriors, did not even have the right to stand.

"Roa! Stop!"

Harald roared, unleashing an equally ferocious aura that rivaled Roa's Conqueror's Haki.

"Sorry, sorry, I was just a little angry."

Roa, looking apologetic, suppressed his Conqueror's Haki and scratched the back of his head somewhat sheepishly. "After all, they really don't understand their own position. I'm not negotiating with you right now."

"I'm just stating the demands you have to agree to; you don't have the right to refuse."

Dorry and Brogy gritted their teeth.

Indeed!

Based on his current performance, where in the world can you find another guy who's crazier than him!

"Roa!"

Harald's forehead veins bulged as well, "I told you, don't push your luck!"

Roa acted as if he hadn't heard Harald's words at all. "I need a mercenary force of giants. Don't worry, the pay will be great. The Calamity Company has always been a dog-eat-dog world, and powerful giant warriors certainly deserve better treatment."

"Then,"

Roa looked at Brogy and his companion, who were gritting their teeth, and pointed at them, "Dorry, Brogy, you two will be the leaders of this mercenary group."

I see!

Dorry and Brogy finally understood why this guy had gone to such lengths to send them back to Elbaf, and why he didn't care at all about their dislike for them!

That's exactly what I'm planning!

"Don't be delusional, Roa!"

"Dorry said angrily."

"I see."

Roa nodded. "Alright then, negotiations have broken down, let's go to war."

"Roa! Don't go too far!"

Harald stared intently at Roa, "If war really breaks out, your Calamity Company won't be able to escape unscathed!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Roa raised an eyebrow and turned to his men. "Are you willing to die for me?"

"Of course, Boss!"

Bullet nodded fervently, "Our lives belong to you!"

"Anytime, Boss!"

Abel didn't hesitate at all.

"If it's for your ambition, I wouldn't care how many times I die!"

Dylan was even more eager to kill the others immediately. Although Doflamingo and the others' expressions changed slightly, they dared not say anything and could only nod repeatedly.

If they dare to refuse now, who knows what awaits them next! Roa is petty!

Roa doesn't care about them at all!

To Roa, they were merely weapons to provide combat power, which he could discard at will if needed.

Let alone them, what about Kozuki Toki, who shares his bed every day? Would Roa hesitate to kill her?

"See?"

Roa shrugged, "We are not afraid of sacrifice."

So, shall we start fighting?

Harald's forehead was covered in cold sweat.

Madman!

What a madman!

Does this guy have absolutely no weaknesses?

"Alright!"

Brogy roared suddenly, "We agree to your terms!!"

"Don't lay a hand on Elbaf!"

Dorry stared intently at Roa, "We are willing to work for you!"

"Ah, that's right."

Roa chuckled, "Why make things so tense? It'll only make everyone look bad."

How wonderful it would be if the world were full of people like this, so compassionate, righteous, and principled!

Imu, I wish you were like that too, you bastard!

Looking blankly at the pained expressions on Dorry and Brogy's faces, Harald suddenly felt a void in his body.

He turned his head, staring blankly at Roa. "And your answer, Harald?"

Roa urged with great interest, "The mercenary leader is in place, but what about the ordinary soldiers?"

Harald opened and closed his mouth slightly, but no sound came out.

It wasn't until several seconds later that he heard his own voice.

He said to himself, "Okay."

"Excellent!"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth, "Then, it'll be a pleasure working together!"

Only.

"Are you kidding me?!"

Loki suddenly sprang to his feet, overturning the table. "Father! What are you saying?!"

Oh, there are experts too?

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