Roger's Ship, an Encounter! Zunesha! The Voice of All Things!

Giant snails are heading back towards Egghead Island.

On a massive platform pieced together from several Giant Snail, a group of executives from the Calamity Company were doing their daily exercise.

Normally, there is no communication among the cadres; they just do their own thing.

However, things are different now.

"Wow, these two haven't said a word the whole time?"

Sweating profusely, Loki sat cross-legged on one side of the platform, watching Bullet and Abel silently training not far away with great interest. "I've never seen them speak to anyone else!"

"That's how it is with Bullet and Abel,"

Beside him, Teach, who had also just finished training, chuckled, "I've been in the pirate crew for so long, and apart from when the Boss is around, I haven't really spoken to them much. Abel is a bit better, at least he'll talk to people, but Bullet, zehahaha! Just like his name, he's just a bullet in the Boss's hand!"

"It will shatter with a single sound, annihilating all enemies."

Although Loki didn't think much of Teach, Rocks' son, after getting to know him, he found that the kid was actually a pretty good person.

Most importantly, there aren't many normal people in this Calamity Company, and Teach is already considered quite easy to get along with.

"Bullet is one of our seniors! He's the person who's followed the Boss the longest, besides Dylan."

Beside him, Doflamingo crossed his arms and said with a grin, "You could say he doesn't care about anyone except the Boss, especially now that I've given him a share of my treasure. Even Abel has to be a bit inferior to him now, right?"

"So, Loki, how about we test his skills? If we can take him down, we'll be the rightful number two at Calamity Company, right?"

"Ah?"

At eleven years old, Doflamingo was already nearly as tall as a normal person, but he was still only the size of a kitten in front of Loki.

To get a clear look at his face, Loki had to deliberately lower his head.

"You idiot, do you think I'm a moron?"

He was recently given a sound beating by Abel, and this idiot still dares to challenge Bullet, who might now be even stronger than Abel?

"Why don't you spar with me first?"

"Forehead!"

Doflamingo, who had started the trouble, immediately changed his expression.

"Don't take it seriously, Loki,"

Teach laughed heartily, "That Doflamingo guy just loves to joke around!"

"Yes, it was just a joke—"

Doflamingo quickly backed down.

This guy is definitely not as simple-minded as he looks.

Bege, who had been silent the whole time, couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

As more and more people join, Doflamingo is indeed losing his influence.

However, upon further reflection, he was overcome with sorrow.

After all, no matter what, Doflamingo is superior to him.

All he can do is bully Enel.

But that kid is also Logia, and Logia at that, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, so he has just as much potential.

Will I end up at the very bottom of the cadre ranks in the future?

Thinking of this, Bege couldn't help but shudder.

"No way!" he roared inwardly, hoisting the heavy barbell that was lying to the side and running out.

What's wrong with this kid now?

Loki was somewhat confused.

Bege has always been very hardworking.

Teach said,

Rather, it's more accurate to say that everyone here dares not to work hard, and no one dares to disappoint that man.

"Bullet and the others are one thing, but these two guys too,"

Loki glanced at the other two people in the corner.

One is Moria, honing his Haki by diligently hitting a steel target; the other is Enel, carrying a heavy load and diligently doing push-ups.

"And why don't they even say a word to me?"

"Well, that just goes to show their personalities. Neither Moria nor Enel are very sociable."

Teach chuckled, "But don't underestimate them. Both Moria and Enel possess extraordinary abilities."

Devil Fruit?

Loki stroked his smooth chin.

He also has a Devil Fruit he really wants.

The legendary Devil Fruit treasured in Elbaf!

Unfortunately, the stubborn Pops refused no matter what.

Hmph! Once I return and seize the throne, I'll definitely taste that fruit properly.

"But that guy really is a hands-off manager!"

Loki was a little angry. "As Rocks's apprentice, how come he seems to be on such good terms with that bastard Roger? He's even gone to his ship!"

Teach gave him a wary look; only this kid dared to call the Boss "that guy," and of course, only when the Boss wasn't around.

"No one can guess what the boss is thinking."

Teach's smile faded slightly. "But this time, it seems we're going to find the legendary Laugh Tale."

Does it really exist?

The legendary Great Treasure?

Where will it be? And what will it be like?

Damn it, Roa, why did you go alone!

A huge ship was moving rapidly across the sea.

The two kids hid in the corner of the cabin, cautiously watching the man who was lazily lying on a deck chair, basking in the sun.

"That guy must be planning something!"

The boy with the red nose lowered his voice, but the anxiety in his words was still evident, "The captain and the others have been fooled by him! Shanks, we must expose his true colors!"

Behind him, Shanks, with his red hair, shook his head helplessly.

Mr. Rayleigh and Mr. Gaban have been keeping an eye on him all along, haven't they? It's not our place to be spying on him, is it?

Not far away on the ship's side, Rayleigh and Gaban chatted idly, their eyes occasionally glancing over the deck chairs.

"Damn it! Don't even think about it! Roger Pirates will protect the Buggy Pirates!"

Buggy muttered to himself, trying his best to hide, only peeking cautiously with one eye showing.

Shanks squinted, looking somewhat listless. "What's the point of hiding here, Buggy? He probably already knows us."

No, I didn't find it.

A leisurely voice came from the other end.

"Did you hear that, Shanks?"

Buggy turned around triumphantly, saying he hadn't noticed that the boy's smile froze instantly, and he turned around like a robot, his movements choppy and hesitant.

"Why."

Shanks sighed helplessly.

But at that moment, Buggy gritted his teeth and took two short strides and rushed out.

He rushed straight to Roa, who was leisurely sunbathing, and loudly questioned the man with his eyes closed, "Roa! What exactly do you have— Waaaaaah!"

He only managed to say half of what he was saying.

Shanks had caught up with him, immediately covered his mouth and dragged him back, while also apologizing to Roa, "Don't mind him, Mr. Roa, Buggy's just being mischievous."

Honestly, I don't know whether to say Buggy has courage or not.

Although he was terrified when he thought he was going to have to fight Roa, he actually dared to charge forward after Roa actually arrived.

Roa finally opened his eyes, propped himself up, and looked at the red-haired boy in front of him with great interest.

She was only nine years old, but she showed no fear when facing herself; her eyes held only a hint of apology and calmness.

What remarkable courage!

Is it hereditary?

Or is it really Roger's excellent teaching?

"Shanks, right?"

Roa laughed and said, "Why don't you come over here? Roger won't live much longer, will he? You need a new place to belong."

Buggy struggled even more fiercely.

This guy was definitely up to no good!

They actually cursed the captain to die!

It's just a terminal illness, how could the captain possibly die!

Moreover, he wants to take Shanks away!

Shanks is the captain's heir!

"I'm sorry, Mr. Roa."

Shanks simply bowed slightly apologetically. "I will not leave this ship, and the captain will not die."

"What a lovely child."

Roa smiled. "He will die. Roger is definitely going to die, and it probably won't be long."

"Hey, Roa! There's no need to curse me like that!"

Roger walked over irritably, slammed his hand on Shanks' straw Straw Hat, and ruffled Shanks' head while saying in an unfriendly tone, "This world is full of miracles. Who said I'm dead?"

That's right!

How could the captain be dead!

Shanks lowered his head as Roger rubbed it, but a slight smile played on his lips.

He intends to continue sailing the high seas with everyone!

"That's hard to say."

Roa smiled. "Perhaps you'll die willingly."

If you don't die, who will start the Great Pirate Era?

"Roa -..."

Roger frowned slightly. "Do you know something?"

"Who knows? I'm just guessing."

Roa chuckled and stretched. "Don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously."

Roger gave Roa a deep look.

"It doesn't matter, let's go, let's eat. I don't know if it will suit your taste."

"That's probably a bit difficult; I'm an extremely picky eater."

"Then let's try to overcome it."

"That's the only way, otherwise we won't be able to reach the Laugh Tale."

"How picky are you? Could it really have such serious consequences?"

It's such a pity.

Roa glanced at Shanks one last time.

Then, dinner began in the ship's dining room.

The atmosphere was strangely heavy. Roa's arrival made everyone in Roger Pirates quite uncomfortable, and they all just kept eating their meals.

While eating the unpalatable food with a bitter taste, Roa observed each member of Roger Pirates with great interest.

After the Rocks Pirates, they were the most legendary pirate crew in history. To be able to travel with them is, frankly, quite a strange thing.

Rayleigh frowned at Roa's gaze, while Gaban rolled his eyes.

Finally, Roa's gaze settled on the woman beside Roa, or rather, the child in her arms.

Roa's expression suddenly became complicated. "Is this child named Robin?"

This name is probably the greatest comfort.

Olvia was startled when she suddenly heard Roa's voice and instinctively hid her daughter behind her back.

Roger, however, nodded calmly and said, "That's right, Robin, Gol D. Robin, that's the name her Mother gave her."

"Gol D. Robin?"

Roa raised an eyebrow. "How about Nico Robin? Taking your surname, Roger, might not be good for navigating the high seas."

Roger rolled his eyes. "You don't need to worry about that. I'll protect my child."

This brat is so sure he's going to die, isn't he?

Etc!

Roger suddenly realized something was wrong.

How did this kid know Olvia's surname?

I've never said that.

"But then again,"

Roa chuckled, "I was shocked when Dr. Clover told me that Roger, you took a female historian with you! The Roger Pirates actually recruited female crew members!"

The ship is full of men, how inconvenient must that be?

You mean Dr. Clover?

Olvia's voice trembled, "Roa, you went to Ohara?"

Olvia couldn't help but be afraid, because Roa was already infamous on the high seas, and his lack of humanity was universally acknowledged!

Universally acknowledged, the worst kind of bad seed!

Calling him the worst in history is somewhat unfair to the second worst person in history.

This guy actually went to Ohara, what did he do there?

"Huh? You guys don't know?"

Roa was quite surprised. "I went to Ohara to pick up some materials and chatted with Dr. Clover and the others along the way."

"Don't worry, I haven't done anything else. But you, Olvia, haven't you contacted your hometown since leaving Ohara?"

"Tsk tsk,"

He stuck out his tongue, "That won't do. Even though I've found a good home, I can't forget my roots."

In short,

Roger seemed slightly relieved. "Ohara is safe and sound, right?"

"Um."

Roa nodded.

Olvia's furrowed brows finally relaxed.

But.

"Ohara is indeed safe and sound, but the scholars seem to think otherwise."

Roa added.

"What?"

Olvia's emotions fluctuated like a rollercoaster, and her face turned deathly pale in an instant.

"Hey! Roa! What have you done?!"

Roger's expression was quite serious.

"I've already said I didn't do anything, I just took some documents,"

Roa shrugged. "But who could blame them? The people of Ohara were so proactive, reporting directly to the Navy and drawing them here."

"You all know how rotten the navy is. They probably thought I was colluding with the scholars, so they arrested them all."

Olvia looked bewildered.

Then, her voice trembling slightly, she asked to confirm, "The Doctor and the others, have they all been arrested?"

"Um,"

Roa nodded. "They should have been thrown into Impel Down by now. I hope they're alright."

It's hard to be okay.

Impel Down is less of a prison and more of a large execution ground.

Many people are curious why, after capturing pirates, they are not executed directly, but instead imprisoned in this jail.

People who say such things clearly don't understand this prison at all.

The layers of conditions in Impel Down were never intended for pirates to retire there; they were essentially designed to torture the prisoners.

For ordinary people, it is a true hell, and they usually don't live long before being tortured to death.

Of course, the guys locked on the sixth floor are an exception.

Well, those scholars who are powerless to even kill a chicken should be no exception.

Upon hearing this, Olvia swayed, almost collapsing to the ground, tears welling up in her eyes.

How could everyone...?

Roa's nose twitched.

Ah! That's more like it!

"Hey! Roa!!"

Roger stared intently at Roa.

The rest of Roger Pirates also looked displeased.

"This isn't my fault, is it? You can go to historians, but I can't go to research materials?"

Roa shrugged. "If anyone's to blame, it's the snitch, or the Navy?"

..."

Roger gritted his teeth, "Shut up!"

Now I finally understand why everyone on the high seas avoids him like the plague!

He truly is a person who brings disaster wherever he goes!

I'm only bringing this up for fun!

However, we cannot drive him away now, much less start a fight.

And so, the dinner ended hastily.

But Roa enjoyed his desserts until the next day.

Although Olvia is not as good as Kozuki Toki, its output is still decent.

In return, after Roger dies, I will take care of your daughter.

Roa thought generously.

But because of this incident, the Roger Pirates members, who already didn't have a good impression of Roa, completely ignored him.

Many people even glared at him angrily.

That's really something. I've already said it, I really dislike it when people are hostile towards me.

Fortunately, the voyage reached its destination just a few days later.

"Wow, it's huge!"

Standing at the bow of the large ship, Roa shaded his eyes with his hand and gazed at the enormous creature whose head was moving forward on the distant sea. "There's probably no creature in the whole world larger than this!"

Speaking of which, I have to thank Uncle Shiki for helping me find this place so quickly. He only told me that he wanted to obtain the power of the Mink Tribe, and without saying a word, he transmitted the exact location to me in the shortest amount of time.

What a wonderful person!

Elephant Island!

Roger, standing beside Roa, also smiled in front of him, something he hadn't done in a long time.

Is the third stone here?

"Hold head high!"

Roa's eyes widened suddenly.

Very suddenly, a thunderous roar rang in his ears, making them ache.

"That voice!"

Roger also looked up in surprise.

"What's wrong?"

Rayleigh and Gaban were a little confused, but they quickly realized, "Did we hear something we can't hear now?"

"You heard it too, Roger? What's it yelling about?"

Roa asked curiously, "Did you hear me clearly?"

If he couldn't hear clearly at all, could Roger, who had long ago displayed the ability to Voice of All Things, possibly hear clearly?

You heard it too?

Roger mistakenly looked at Roa.

Not only him, but the other officers of Roger Pirates also showed expressions of surprise.

Could it be!

Does this guy possess the same ability as Roger to Voice of All Things?