The Fateful Ait-Vol

A ship is moving quickly across the sea.

On the lookout tower of the large ship's mast, Buggy was holding a telescope, constantly looking back.

"Captain! We can't catch that ship anymore!"

He shouted at the top of his lungs, his face clearly showing panic, "But how many times has this happened already! Am I going to be chased like this forever?!"

Far off on the sea behind, a ship was chasing after them at full speed, but due to the difference in speed, it was getting further and further away and was gradually disappearing below the horizon.

"Really."

Rayleigh shook his head helplessly. "It's ended up like this."

"No way,"

Gaban sighed deeply. "Charlotte Linlin has never been a magnanimous person. Expecting her to swallow her pride is impossible."

What should we do now?

The ship's doctor Crocus, felt a bit of pressure; beads of sweat were forming on his forehead. "The entire New World is their territory. Every island inhabited by humans is their eyes and ears. As long as we're sailing on this sea, we can't escape their pursuit."

This way they can search for the ships where they've landed. Those seven monsters have as many as they want. At first, they would sink these ships on sight, but now they're numb to it and can't destroy them anymore.

These ships would appear instantly as soon as they approached an inhabited island, or even just the waters near it.

"Otherwise,"

Another crew member suggested, "Should we go to the North Blue or the West Blue to avoid the storm for now?"

"Yes!"

Gaban's eyes lit up immediately. "No matter how powerful they are in the New World, things are different in the Four Seas!"

The New World is separated from the North Blue or the West Blue only by a Calm Belt, making it a very simple matter to cross over!

"Hahaha! Let's do it that way!"

Roger laughed heartily, "Let's go to the West Blue! Maybe we can even take a trip back to Ohara while we're at it!"

The Navy arrested the scholars of Ohara, but the matter was not widely publicized in the newspapers. After all, it involved the Calamity Company and ancient technological data, and the World Government wanted to handle it discreetly.

So when Olvia, with her white hair, heard her husband's words, a look of longing appeared in her eyes.

It's been two years since I've been back, so it would be nice to take Robin back for a visit.

She was completely unaware that the holy site of archaeology was now just an empty shell.

But just as the ship was preparing to turn and head towards the West Blue...

Unbeknownst to them, several enormous sea monsters were taking turns following them in the deep sea beneath the surface.

When one sea monster comes in as a substitute, the other sea monster will turn back and go to the rear not far away to wait for its turn again.

And in this rear area.

Why are we doing this?

Sitting atop a sea monster, Jinbe's voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction, "Didn't we agree that I'd only be helping him transport goods?"

What can we do?

Beside him, Fisher Tiger shook his head helplessly. "It's already a good thing we weren't sent to fight the Roger Pirates."

This is the predicament faced by outsourcing companies.

It's already quite good that they're just here to monitor this group.

"But speaking of which, if I remember correctly, the Roger Pirates were Neptune's friends, right?"

Jinbe asked, somewhat puzzled, "Didn't Roa also chat and laugh happily with them on Fish-Man Island last time?"

They've already turned against each other?

"This is what pirates are like."

Fisher Tiger sighed, "Anyone can have a party when they're happy, but the next moment, a single sentence can turn them into enemies."

"But didn't Roa say he wasn't a pirate?"

Do you even believe what you're saying?

"That's true."

"There's no point in thinking about it anymore. Just keep a close watch on the Roger Pirates and report back to Roa promptly."

They can't afford to offend Roa; if that bastard gets angry, he might really attack Fish-Man Island.

"Hmm? They've changed direction! This direction is... the Calm Belt? Are they trying to leave the New World? Report to Roa immediately!"

Then, in the sky above this area, Roa received a message from the deep sea.

"Want to seek refuge in the West Blue? That won't do."

Roa raised the corners of his mouth.

If you just leave the eye of this storm like this, what will happen to the battle that Uncle Shiki has been looking forward to the most?

"Then let's go and inform Roger."

Then.

What on earth is that guy thinking?

Fisher Tiger broke through the water quickly, speeding forward in the diving area beneath the surface. The ship was already very close on the surface of the sea ahead!

At the same moment, on the deck of the Roger Pirates, who had been on high alert, Roger immediately turned around and looked down, his eyes seemingly piercing through several decks to reach the sea.

Is it Fish-Man?

Gaban said, "I almost forgot, that brat Roa also has a Fish-Man transport force operating in his territory."

It's no wonder they've got their Fish-Man on them!

"To take them down—huh?"

He suddenly paused. "This aura? It seems familiar."

"Wait a minute."

Roger, however, raised the corners of his mouth with interest. "Roa must have something to say to us."

"If they're trying to chase us, there's no need to get close. They can just follow from a distance and let the main force come over."

Rayleigh interjected.

Gaban narrowed his eyes. "So what's that brat up to now?"

Just then, a column of water suddenly burst open on the sea beside the large ship, and a figure leaped out from the water column, grabbed the ship's gunwale, and nimbly landed on the deck.

Fisher Tiger, the red-skinned Fish-Man soaking wet, hadn't even clearly seen the people on the deck before he started shouting anxiously.

"Roa said he has information on the location of the road sign!"

Roa said that as long as he shouted those words, the Roger Pirates would absolutely not harm him!

Although they had met once on Fish-Man Island, they didn't have any real connection with the Roger Pirates, so it was impossible for him not to feel a little uneasy.

I hope it's true!

Of course it's true!

"What did you say?"

Roger had unconsciously taken two steps closer to Fisher Tiger, his face full of excitement. "Roa knows the location of the road sign?"

He already has two road sign texts, but he needs two more!

If we can really get the location of the third landmark from Roa, then only the last one will remain!

We're just one step away from that legendary Laugh Tale!

Fisher Tiger was taken aback by Roger's excited attitude.

Is that statement really that effective?

So he quickly relayed the rest of Roa's words. "Roa said he hopes you can play this game well with him."

"Game?"

A floating Sky Island not far from this sea area.

In a courtyard somewhere.

Loki, beaming with excitement, raised his spiked club. "Hahaha! It's not as hard as Doflamingo made it out to be!"

The spiked club in his hand crackled with rather thin, jet-black lightning that seemed disproportionate to its size.

"Indeed."

Not far from him, Bullet also clenched his fists, and fine, jet-black Inazuma bolts, like silk threads, shot out from his two fists.

"Hahaha! That's what they say, Doflamingo."

Teach grinned and nudged Doflamingo beside him with his shoulder.

"Snort!"

Doflamingo's face was grim. He sneered, "It's just a weakened version after being divided into three parts! What's so great about it! I'll be able to do it sooner or later!"

Then why can't you do it now?

Bege, standing next to him, was also smiling.

But.

Teach looked up at Loki, who was excitedly waving his spiked club and making the air tremble with a series of mournful shouts. "Conqueror's Haki? Do I even have it?"

Abel was also looking up, just like him.

There was a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

Why doesn't he have Conqueror's Haki's Haki?

Now, Bullet is going to fall behind, and even Loki is going to be outpaced!

"Mother, Mother! That's amazing! Prince Loki, is that Conqueror's Haki?"

Laughter rang out, and a figure quickly approached.

It's you again!

Loki lowered his head impatiently, looking at the pink-haired woman. "I've already said, although I also enjoy causing trouble in Elbaf, just because I can doesn't mean you can! If it weren't for Roa's sake, based on what you did in Elbaf back then, I would have already dealt with you with my iron rod!"

A sinister glint flashed in Charlotte Linlin's eyes. She had already lowered her stance considerably, but this brat still didn't appreciate it!

Am I really that much worse off than Roa?

"Hey, hey, hey, really, Aunt Linlin, I wasn't even looking, and you're already trying to steal my boyfriend again?"

Just then, Roa walked over with his hands in his pockets, shaking his head, and said, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

"Mother, Mother! I was just strolling around and didn't even notice I'd wandered here."

Charlotte Linlin showed no embarrassment whatsoever and immediately launched into a fabricated lie.

"Is that so?"

Roa smiled and said, "Whatever, Aunt Linlin. Anyway, it's all in vain."

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth.

Ordinary Elbaf Titans kept their distance from her, and even Loki, an unconventional Titan, was indifferent to her.

So, we can only rely on Roa?

As agreed two years ago, I'll do him a big favor, and then he'll act as a go-between for me?

That feeling of having your destination right in front of you, but needing someone else's help to get there, is really unpleasant!

"Oh, by the way, I'm here to tell you about the latest developments of the Roger Pirates."

Roa said, "They've left my territory and entered the waters around Beehive Island. Uncle Ochoku is following up on them now."

We still need to put on a show of politeness.

Anyway, Fisher Tiger and Jinbe are with Roger and the others, so even if Ochoku discovers their whereabouts, he can notify them to move immediately.

Don't blame me, Uncle Shiki, Aunt Linlin, we've come this far, the Roger Pirates absolutely must reach the Laugh Tale safely!

"Okay, I got it."

Charlotte Linlin perked up again, "I'll go and keep an eye on that Ochoku guy!"

"It's one thing to skip this event, but the search results absolutely cannot be half-hearted!"

She left in a hurry.

Roa simply smiled silently.

Then, turning back to Loki and Bullet, he looked satisfied. "Looks like you've got it all figured out!"

"Because it wasn't that difficult to begin with."

Bullet replied respectfully, "And we certainly cannot let you down!"

Who do you think I am?!

Loki laughed like a child who had just received a new toy, waving his spiked club around. "But this thing is really fun!"

"Take your time to get used to it; it'll be quite helpful."

The outlandish idea of splitting Enma into three actually succeeded unexpectedly and very easily.

After being split into three, the efficiency of converting Haki decreased significantly, and the power of converting Conqueror's Haki into attacks was greatly reduced. Even after Kozuki Sukiyaki thoroughly repaired it, it didn't improve much.

But it doesn't matter, it's already a pure enhancement for Bullet and Loki.

Loki, in particular, has a major weakness: he has absolutely no resistance to any special attacks.

With Conqueror's Haki, which allows for both offense and defense, the situation changes drastically.

At this point, Loki was probably already a true disaster-level powerhouse.

While satisfied with the progress made by the two, Roa also glanced at Abel.

The white-haired boy's face was filled with resentment.

So, what can this resentment possibly lead to?

Abel, don't let me down.

The pursuit of the Roger Pirates continues.

Not long after, Ochoku contacted them, "They were spotted on Eluvia Island! Judging from their flight path, they're heading towards Sekoti Island!"

"Hahaha! Well done, Ochoku!"

As the Golden Lion loudly praised the island, he maneuvered the floating Sky Island directly toward Sekoti Island.

But.

Roa, standing to the side, had a rather strange expression on his face.

Didn't the Roger Pirates already arrive near Sekoti Island a long time ago?

According to Fisher Tiger, Ochoku's men should have discovered them in this area of the sea.

I see.

A smile flickered in Roa's eyes.

That's the idea they're having.

So when the floating Sky Island arrived at the vicinity of that sea area with a rumble, they couldn't find a single hair on Roger Pirates.

Ochoku called again.

"Wrong, wrong! That cunning bastard Roger has changed direction again! He's on Gertrup Island now!"

"What?"

Already annoyed by the fruitless efforts, the Golden Lion roared, "Ochoku, what are you doing? Is the intelligence so far behind?"

"What can I do?"

But Ochoku also sounded annoyed, "Doesn't Roger know you're chasing him? It would be strange if he obediently followed the original route!"

"That kid Roa didn't catch them either, did he?"

These words left the Golden Lion speechless.

Yes, Roger isn't stupid.

Ultimately,

Ochoku casually remarked, "How could the four of you possibly catch up with them when you're all chasing together?"

"Since we've already determined the approximate area where the Roger Pirates are active, if we split up and surround him, he won't be able to escape!"

Roa couldn't suppress the urge to smile.

He even mentioned when he would make the suggestion, but some people were even more impatient.

"But,"

Charlotte Linlin was a little worried, "If we split up, what if we run into that Roger guy—" Why don't you just stick together with Kaido? Kaido and Roa Shiki can both fly, so if you really run into the Roger Pirates, providing support would be easy, right? If you can't win, you can just run away."

Ochoku.

"Hiss!"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes lit up immediately.

If she were to act alongside Kaido, even if she encountered the Roger Pirates and couldn't defeat them, it would be easy for her to escape into the sky.

"Let's leave it at that. Continuing to chase after them like this isn't sustainable."

Roa nodded in agreement, "If Roger escapes to the North Blue or the West Blue, then there's really nothing we can do about them."

That's right! Roger was forced into a corner, yet he was still able to flee to the Four Seas! If he didn't seize this opportunity now, he would never have another chance!

"All right!"

Golden Lion said seriously, "We will split our forces into three groups and encircle them from three different directions!"

"Then I'll try my best to search for their whereabouts and guide you in the right direction."

Ochoku's voice carried a hint of amusement.

At this moment, neither Golden Lion, Kaido, nor Charlotte Linlin noticed the meaning behind the smile. After the call ended, the four of them took out a sea chart.

Since the decision has been made to split into three groups, the first step is to determine the scope of responsibility for each group.

"Both my ship and Kaido's ship can only sail obediently on the sea, and their speed is even slower than Roa's snail, so let's chase them through this area."

Charlotte Linlin began to speak.

That makes sense.

Roa nodded in deep agreement, "In that case, Uncle Shiki has the best mobility, so he should lead the team to circle around to the rear first, and then press forward from the opposite direction."

Good.

The Golden Lion nodded slightly, then pointed to the sea behind it.

"Then I'll start from here!"

Roa followed his hand and looked over. "Let me see, what's the name of this sea area?"

"Eat Wall?"

Hey, fate is working its magic again!