The End of the Beginning! Calamity Looms Over the Minks!

The enormous ship sailed through the waves.

On the deck, the jubilant pirates sang and danced.

"Yo, yo!"

"Yo, yo!"

No one knows exactly when this song started circulating on the sea; all people know is that it brought the happiest and most joyful moments.

When you most want to sing your heart out, just sing this song.

Roger, Riley, and Jabba stood arm in arm, each holding a glass or bottle of wine in one hand and food in the other, their smiles as bright as the sun.

"Bring Binks' Sake to your side!"

Roger was already a bit drunk, but he was still yelling in his hoarse voice, which was honestly awful.

"Like the sea, free to roam, riding the waves!"

Compared to him, Rayleigh's singing voice, which was wrapped around his neck, was much more melodious, unrestrained yet bold.

Given the comparison, it's understandable that Shakky would choose Rayleigh.

Talent is a very important bonus point. Among students who are all athletes, those who also study art are very popular.

"On the other side of the sea, the sunset is noisy, and the birds' songs draw circles in the sky!"

Gaban was completely absorbed in the moment, swinging his legs higher than anyone else, and his smile was brighter than anyone else's.

Not just them, everyone in Roger Pirates was laughing wildly.

Even Shanks and Buggy were singing merrily.

They are on their way to the Laugh Tale!

Roa pulled up a chair and sat back, resting his chin on the back of the chair. The smile on his face was squeezed and distorted, making him look even more relaxed.

He didn't sing along, but he still enthusiastically clapped along with the rhythm, his arms wrapped around the back of the chair.

They're so happy.

Roa raised the corners of his mouth.

It all reminds me of the Rocks Pirates from back in the day.

Although back then, the guys would often get into fights over some ridiculous reasons, they still had a lot of fun when they had banquets together.

Compared to that time, the only regret about this banquet is the lack of sufficient food. Roger is not as generous as the captain in this respect, as the captain was much more generous in those times.

"Roa, why aren't you happy at all?"

Carrying a bottle of liquor, hiccuping, and reeking of alcohol, Roger staggered over and, quite unlike a seasoned fighter, plopped down on the deck next to Roa.

"We've finally found the island! The legendary Great Treasure is about to be ours!"

I'm very happy.

Roa laughed and said, "I'm really short of money right now, I hope that legendary Great Treasure won't disappoint me."

Joy Boy, if you're going to give me some bullshit about the real Great Treasure being the camaraderie you've built with your companions, I'll first kill your pet elephant, and then I'll dismantle your robot.

"That's true!"

Roger's eyes also held a hint of anticipation. "Hahaha! That must be an astronomical treasure! After all, everyone's saying that all the power, authority, and wealth in the world is buried there!"

He was a pirate too, and no pirate is uninterested in treasure.

"But,"

Roger paused, and when he looked at Roa again, the drunkenness in his eyes had slowly faded. "Roa, I still don't quite understand..."

"If you want to find the Laugh Tale, it won't take you much effort at all, right?"

After the initial excitement subsided, Roger realized something very strange.

Does Roa need the Roger Pirates to find the Laugh Tale?

The signposts for Fish-Man Island, and the signposts he finally produced, Roa alone had two of them.

The Mink Tribe's possession was essentially undefended by Roa; he could obtain it at any time.

The only slightly troublesome thing is the portion that Charlotte Linlin has, but even if Roa didn't know before, he does after this incident, so it won't be difficult for him to get his hands on it.

So, wouldn't he be able to easily find the Laugh Tale on his own?

Then why bring them along?

Why share that Great Treasure with them?

"Because,"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth. "This isn't the end, Roger. This isn't even the beginning of the end, but merely the end of the beginning."

Roa's words were a bit convoluted, but Roger still understood what he meant.

Roger's expression turned serious.

Does this mean that even if the legendary Great Treasure is found and the secret of the Void Century is unlocked, is it still not over? Is one's ultimate dream still unattainable?

"Roa, what exactly do you know?"

Roger's tone became even more serious.

"Don't worry about it, Roger."

Roa simply stretched leisurely. "What you need to do now is to happily head to the Laugh Tale."

"Then, let's create a brand new era."

"A new era?"

Roger gently savored those words.

What exactly is Roa plotting?

I can't figure it out, I don't understand it.

"Oh, Roger! Look!"

As Roger was pondering his next move, Roa suddenly patted him on the shoulder, his tone tinged with surprise.

Roger instinctively turned his head and saw that, probably spurred on by the singing and dancing uncles, his precious daughter Robin was standing up unsteadily and happily wiggling her body in her special baby chair.

Beside Robin, Olvia was overjoyed and subconsciously looked at Roger. The couple met eyes and then simultaneously smiled happily.

They're so loving.

What does it feel like to be in love?

I didn't have the chance to experience it in my previous life, so I'll definitely miss out in this one. I'm more interested in hate than love.

But.

Roa watched with great interest as Olvia excitedly picked up and kissed little Robin repeatedly, giggling all the while.

Their natural physical constitution is Yamato worse than Yamato's.

By the time Yamato was that age, he could already play frisbee by himself; those two short little legs of his could make a whooshing sound when he ran.

However, comparing Robin to Yamato is like comparing Roger to Big Brother Kaido – the one who gets fatter first isn't considered fat, but the one who gets fatter later is the one who truly dominates.

The two girls shouldn't be too far apart in terms of talent.

"What a lovely child,"

Roa smiled and said, "Can I hug her?"

"Of course not!"

Roger didn't hesitate at all and flatly refused, "You're too dangerous, kid!"

"I've already told you, I'm not some kind of demon."

Roa Ya could only sigh helplessly, "No matter what, I wouldn't lay a hand on a child like that, would I? The world has misunderstood me too much."

Roger's lips twitched slightly. "How could he say that?"

Regardless, the Roger Pirates were indeed rapidly advancing towards the Laugh Tale.

Well, although they're currently sailing on the territory of the Flying Pirates, they're still swaggering around. After all, the Golden Lion, having suffered a crushing defeat, is unlikely to come looking for trouble again.

But going back a little earlier, Marineford.

"So, the final result was the complete defeat of the Flying Pirates?"

Sengoku frowned as he looked at the intelligence report in his hand. "What are those guys doing? Their combined strength is far superior to that of the Roger Pirates, isn't it?"

"Hahaha! Roger isn't so easily defeated!"

On the opposite sofa, unlike Zephyr, Garp, who still only held the rank of Admiral 'Vice Admiral Sengoku, threats, and inducements, ate senbei while laughing heartily, "Did that Golden Lion get a bad beating?"

You bastard Garp, are you celebrating Roger's victory?

Sengoku raised his head and glared fiercely at his old friend. "And put down the senbei I've been hoarding!"

"Hahaha! Don't be so stingy, Sengoku! So, what happened to the Golden Lion?"

Fleet Admiral Sengoku slammed a handful of documents on the table in annoyance. "The main force is wiped out, and almost all the senior officers have been killed. Now the Flying Pirates are just an empty shell."

"Hahahaha!"

Garp the Hero laughed heartily.

But before he could say anything more, Sengoku said menacingly, "If you say 'as expected of Roger' again, get the hell out of here!"

"Hahaha! As expected of the Sengoku!"

Garp scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, but the smile in his eyes faded slightly, and his tone became serious, "However, this is a good thing for us too, isn't it?"

"That's a good thing, but the pirates' losses are far too small compared to expectations."

Sengoku sighed, "So what if all the officers are dead? As long as Golden Lion is alive, the Flying Pirates won't disband. They'll still be a huge threat to us and the government!"

"The massive conscription is now imperative! In this era teeming with pirates, we need more forces of justice!"

The Marine Hero shrugged, neither confirming nor denying.

And then, a little later...

In a certain sea area within the territory of the Flying Pirates, a colossal, lawless elephant continues its relentless march forward.

Meanwhile, giant snails had already crushed the waves created by the giant elephant and quickly arrived beneath it.

"That's way too big!"

Loki stared back, dumbfounded.

Its height is almost comparable to that of the Adam Tree that supports Elbaf!

Wrong!

Its legs are still walking in the sea!

If you include his legs, he's even taller than Adam Tree!

"Are there really such huge creatures in the world?"

Moria, who had always been somewhat detached from the group, was now completely stunned.

How amazing it would be if we could turn this thing into a zombie!

"It is called Zunesha!"

Contrary to his rugged appearance, the erudite Teach spoke up at the opportune moment, "Some say it began a thousand years ago, some say it began during the Void Century, but one thing is certain: throughout its long history, it has never stopped moving forward."

Behind them, mercenaries Dorry and Brogy looked up at the elephant, a hint of nostalgia in their eyes.

They had encountered this elephant when they were young, but they had never landed on it. Even for giants, this elephant was far too tall.

Will we actually be able to get up there this time?

Should we take care of this guy?

Doflamingo clicked his tongue in astonishment, "It's so big, taking it down wouldn't be easy."

"Never mind that, that's what the boss said."

Dylan calmly stated, "No matter what we do, it won't react."

According to the Boss, the giant elephant is atoning for its sins.

It will not stop walking until ordered by someone qualified to command it.

"In short, this time the target is the country on the elephant's back, right?"

Bege scratched her face, somewhat doubtful. "But really? How do they survive on an elephant's back? What do they eat?"

Are you questioning the Boss's orders, Bege?

Bullet finally turned around, but his eyes were as cold as knives, and his tone was filled with murderous intent.

"Just curiosity, nothing more!"

Bege cursed inwardly while forcing a smile on her face.

Bullet treats Roa's words like law; he not only does it himself, but he also doesn't allow anyone else to deny it.

"It exists!"

"It's Teach again, the erudite Teach," he said with a smile. "They're a race called the Mink Tribe, said to have appearances that are a combination of humans and various animals, and their strength is astonishing."

"Go up and see for yourself."

Abel said slowly, "Let's go."

"Um."

Dylan nodded slightly.

So the Giant Snail started moving with a rumbling sound.

They were already quite large, but in front of the Zunesha, they still looked like chicks, only able to slowly climb up the elephant's legs.

However, this action made the three giants on their backs somewhat uncomfortable.

The devices originally designed for ordinary people to use during flips were completely ineffective against Loki and his companions.

They could only cling to the edge of the platform like wolves and foxes to keep themselves from falling.

Fortunately, the snails climbed relatively quickly, and soon they were on the elephant's back.

When a lush, verdant forest appeared before them, even Doflamingo couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "There really is one? How did this forest even grow like that?"

Bege nodded in deep agreement.

Is this reasonable?

"That kind of thing doesn't matter."

Dylan simply said indifferently, "Let's go, let's get down to business."

The snails kept moving forward without stopping for a moment, rumbling along.

Trees that had grown for countless years were easily pushed down and crushed, and wide passages were instantly cleared.

Such a huge commotion naturally attracted the attention of the residents living in the forest.

Dark shadows leaped through the woods.

"Intruders! Intruders again!"

"Quickly report to His Majesty the Duke! They might be accomplices of those two from before!"

"Oh! Our whereabouts have been exposed!"

Teach grinned. "Dylan, are we just going to ignore them?"

Isn't this perfect?

Dylan calmly said, "Let them gather all their strength and then resolve this once and for all."

"Let me do it!"

Loki, beaming with excitement, hoisted his spiked club. "Perfect timing to test out my newfound power!"

That brief encounter with Roger before could hardly be considered an experiment; he was sent flying without even touching him.

This time, it's different!

And so, very soon, the Duke's mansion of the Mokomo Dukedom.

"Duke Goatse! It's terrible! The invaders are here again! This time, it's an army!!"

"What?"

The plump, round-bodied Mink Tribe, whose supreme ruler, the crowned Gao-Gao, was immediately taken aback.

How long had it been since this country had been invaded?

It was already impossible to reach by the pointer, and landing on this island was even more difficult. Zou has had virtually no visitors since ancient times.

What's going on? Why are we being attacked by two waves of invaders in quick succession?

But now is not the time to lament such things!

The Duke hurriedly ordered, "Quickly! Assemble the warriors immediately! We cannot allow the invaders to run rampant!"