The Artificial Devil Fruit Legion! The Continuation

Roger set off early the next morning.

Before dawn, he quietly got up, dressed, and then gently kissed his wife and daughter on the cheeks. He then silently pushed open the door, tucked his beloved knife Ace, which he had been using as a wood-chopping knife for the past year, back into his waistband, and crossed the forest to board the small boat that had been prepared long ago.

Although he knew Olvia hadn't slept all night, and neither had he, he didn't say goodbye, but simply left quietly.

Olvia didn't want him to see her crying, and Roger didn't want to show his vulnerability in front of his wife again.

A real man doesn't need tears when he says goodbye, does he?

With these thoughts in mind, Roger set sail, his eyes red with tears.

Although you told me not to apologize, Olvia, I'm truly sorry I can't give you happiness.

And Robin, even though Daddy won't be by your side anymore, you still have to grow up well. No matter how you see Daddy in the future, it doesn't matter. Daddy will always love you.

Inside that cozy little wooden cabin, Olvia silently hugged her lovely daughter, tears welling up in her eyes.

A year later, Pirate King sets sail again, its destination the New World.

Roa!

Wait for me, I'm coming to keep my promise!

That brat is far too dangerous. He already possesses talent that surpasses everyone else, and now he has learned the secrets of Ancient Weapon. Most importantly, he is a madman filled with malice towards the world!

Over the past year, the World Government's media censorship of the New World has gradually become ineffective.

The fact that the New World has been taken over by pirates is no longer a secret worldwide.

However, according to the World Government, they were forced to divert some of their forces to hunt down the notorious Roger Pirates, which resulted in the monsters of the New World taking advantage of the situation and causing the New World to fall.

In short, it's all the Roger Pirates' fault!

Roger didn't seem to care much about the World Government's attempt to shift blame, and he scoffed at the government's declaration that it would reclaim the New World within two years.

However, he was very concerned about the news coming from the New World.

Especially the news about that area of water known as the world's freest sea.

Roa's madness is vividly displayed in these messages.

Free?

It is indeed freedom.

However, it is a kind of unbridled madness that Roa can guide!

He was the one I took to the Laugh Tale, and it was I who made him more dangerous.

On the small ship, Roger's eyes were resolute.

Fearing that Roa would discover their whereabouts, none of the companions disembarked at their actual destination in the New World.

Everyone is now in hiding.

Rayleigh has also come to pick up Olvia and Robin.

There were no more constraints.

So now, I'll be the one to end all of this!

Not long after, Roger arrived in a certain country. After all, the small boat was not big and needed to be replenished with supplies frequently.

Roger, disguised by a cloak, hood, and mask, quietly landed at the island's port.

Although he is not an Affiliated Nation, there are countless people on the high seas who target him. If his identity is exposed, countless hyenas will immediately come running.

However, it seems he arrived at a rather unfortunate time.

I just logged in and was about to go and buy supplies when...

Boom!

On the sea not far from the port, huge waves crashed open, and several enormous sea monsters roared fiercely toward the sky.

Roger suddenly turned around, "What a coincidence!"

It's not just sea creatures!

Scattered above the sea monsters' heads and in the surrounding sea were many Fish-Man.

The sea creatures were bound by chains, which were now taut, pulling large ships out of the sea. Among them were two Giant Snail, also encased in bubbles!

Sea creatures, Fish-Man, transportation, large ships, snails.

Only one power in the world possesses such a combination of human and material resources.

There was a moment of silence at the harbor, followed by an uproar.

"It's the Scourge!!"

"Run! They're all a bunch of lunatics!!"

"Who hired them! And why our country of all people?!"

Chaos and fear descended upon the place in an instant, and the entire port was thrown into chaos.

Roger sighed helplessly and hid in a small alley.

During that year, Roa wasn't just active in the New World.

His mercenary group, the Scourge, has waged war after war around the world without a single defeat, and is now a terrifying force that strikes fear into the hearts of people worldwide.

Although he was hired, Roger knew very well that the chaos in the non- Affiliated Nation of the world was inextricably linked to that kid, Roa.

Moreover, now that Roa has obtained Laugh Tale's treasure, he is not short of money at all; he simply wants to see chaos descend upon him!

Just as I was pondering this, two Giant Snail landed at the port and began to rumble and trample forward without regard for anything else.

Behind them, the large ships, propelled by the sea monsters, had already reached the shore, and the Clone soldiers on board quickly disembarked and lined up.

Also taken off the ship were heavy cannons and howitzers, as well as armored vehicles that the Calamity Company called tanks.

At the same time, from the backs of the two leading Giant Snail, black shadows shot out, leaping onto the rooftops of the harbor like phantoms, and then quickly jumping away.

They were moving so fast that ordinary people probably couldn't even see them.

But Roger saw it clearly.

Are they Mink Tribe?

He was somewhat taken aback.

Then I immediately realized what was happening.

No wonder Roa didn't directly attack the Mokomo Dukedom at that time; his plan was to completely bring the Mink Tribe under his control!

This country is finished.

Roger hid in a corner, sighing to himself.

Calamity Company —how terrifying!

They can casually project a force capable of easily destroying a country thousands of miles away!

The Scourge has completed its formation.

Tanks and armored vehicles led the way, followed closely by two Giant Snail, with ordinary infantrymen flanking them. The tightly packed formation rumbled forward.

The heavy armored chariots mercilessly smashed down all the buildings in their path, and the wooden structures of this impoverished country could only be futilely crushed to pieces.

An unstoppable natural disaster swept across the entire port city.

They were stopped just outside the port by the hastily assembled troops of this country.

However, before the general leading the army could give the order, several shadowy bullets, barely visible to the naked eye, shot out.

"Wow!"

Several large wounds had already been torn into his neck by claws.

Not only him, but all the officers who were surrounded were attacked, most of them were killed instantly, and only a few escaped by luck.

But that was enough. The shadowy figures didn't linger and retreated at a speed that the soldiers couldn't even react to.

Meanwhile, as the intercepting army fell into disarray, the Scourge forces ahead had already raised the heavy cannons on the backs of the Giant Snail.

Boom boom boom boom!

After several rounds of shelling, the country's army was engulfed in explosions and smoke.

Roger was quietly watching the battle from a rooftop not far away, shook his head with a sigh.

They're not even in the same league in terms of military strength.

"Um?"

Roger was slightly taken aback.

His original plan was that after the decapitation strike and firepower suppression, all he needed to do was roll over the armored tanks to achieve a great victory.

But at this moment, the armored chariots dispersed, revealing a passage.

Behind the two giant snails, a group of special soldiers jumped down.

"What?"

Roger was startled.

These soldiers were all carrying heavy machine guns or even individual rocket launchers, and were also wearing heavy armor.

But what shocked Roger was not the soldiers' superhuman physical abilities.

Instead, each of these creatures is oddly shaped, almost a crude combination of human and certain animal features.

Some people have a dog's head, some have hands that have turned into wings, some have cow hooves, and some have a pair of big horns on their heads.

Mink Tribe?

No, the Mink Tribe doesn't look that strange.

Surely they can't all be users of Zoan Devil Fruit, right?

Are all of the more than one hundred people in the group capable of using superpowers?

Even someone as worldly-wise as Roger couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.

What exactly happened?

Then, to Roger's astonishment, these strange "Zoan users" began a massacre.

Their physical abilities far surpassed those of ordinary soldiers, and coupled with the heavy weapons they carried, no one on the battlefield could withstand them in the slightest.

Like vehicles carrying armored vehicles, they charged into the smoke-filled battlefield, mercilessly reaping the lives of the enemy with their weapons.

This was nothing more than a naked massacre.

Let's rewind to a few days ago, to the New World, to the floating Sky Island Calamity City.

"Is this Artificial Devil Fruit?"

Morgans looked excitedly at the fruit in his hand.

It was grayish-brown with intermittent spiral patterns on it.

"That's amazing, Boss! I never imagined that Devil Fruit could be mass-produced one day!"

Morgans remained lavish in his praise.

"The ones who are truly remarkable are Judge and Caesar, not me."

Roa spoke lazily, "It was they who worked day and night to cultivate the fruit."

"They're just putting in the work; ultimately, don't they still need your leadership?"

Morgans remained unfazed, his smile still obsequious.

"You..."

Roa burst into laughter.

My subordinates are either sycophants or meticulous followers like Dylan Barrett, who follow my orders to the letter. I've become like this because these guys have been too lenient with me!

"But Boss,"

Morgans carefully squeezed the fruit in his hand. "What will happen to the people who eat these fruits?"

"It's only the first-generation prototype, and it only has Zoan."

Roa casually said, "Even so, the increase in abilities isn't much, and you can't even transform freely. If you gain abilities, you'll have the characteristics of the corresponding animal on your body."

"Boss, please speak."

Morgans asked with some doubt, "How do I gain the ability?"

Very perceptive.

Roa raised the corners of his mouth, "After eating the fruit, there's only about a 50% chance of gaining the ability."

"And what about the other half?"

Morgans pressed further.

"Of course, it's becoming a landlubber!"

Roa laughed and said, "Not only can I not eat Devil Fruit anymore, but because of the conflict in our Lineage Factor, I can't help but laugh."

"Laughing?"

Morgans gasped, "Science is truly amazing; it can even have such side effects."

"No, I had Judge and Caesar add that."

"Isn't it pathetic to eat the fruit but not gain any power? So, at least let's keep their smiles, shall we?" said Roa.

Oh, I'm just too gentle.

Morgans's face visibly stiffened for a moment.

Should I say he truly lives up to his title of Boss?

They always manage to surprise people in unexpected ways.

"The first batch of beast-like soldiers has already been deployed for combat."

"I wonder how he performed?" Roa said.

"Excellent performance!"

Back in the present, in the palace atop the tower, Roa smiled and praised, "Judge, Caesar, you've done very well. After several battles, the beastmen have performed exceptionally well. Their strength, speed, and stamina are more than double that of ordinary Clone soldiers. Compared to ordinary soldiers, they have an overwhelming advantage."

"You're too kind, Boss!"

A year later, Judge's complexion had improved somewhat. Although his dark circles were still quite pronounced, with Caesar's presence, his burden had lessened considerably, and he no longer appeared so listless.

"This is what we should do!"

"Whoosh! Boss! It won't be long before I create a more perfect and improved version!"

Caesar had lost a lot of weight compared to a year ago, but his face was full of excitement.

After Roa put the collar on him, he was initially terrified.

But he soon discovered that doing scientific research at the Calamity Company was much better than working in the Marine Science Unit!

This place contains various ancient scientific and technological materials that have been lost, and even the blueprints for Pluton!

The blueprints for Pluton!

The best part is that there's no limit to research funding! No matter how big the investment, the great boss just waves his hand and provides the money!

None of my family members understand this; which scientist could refuse such a thing?

That bastard Judge is so annoying! He always uses his position as the head of research to block all sorts of research projects, saying that all he needs to do is follow the boss's orders!

So Caesar was determined to study hard, to show Boss his value, and then oust Judge.

"Very good,"

Roa was very satisfied with their attitudes; one was humble, and the other was full of ambition. This was the attitude that a qualified subordinate should have.

"Don't neglect the other research either, Judge. You said there will be new changes in the third batch of Calamity Knights?"

"Yes, Boss!"

Speaking of his masterpiece, Judge became even more excited, "The first and second batches of androids used the same technology. The difference is that the first batch produced five, while the second batch produced fifteen because of more funding."

"But I've incorporated a new process into the third batch of androids we're currently developing! This will allow them to have greater potential, become stronger through training, and have more diverse abilities! They won't be limited to just the fire, lightning, gales, poison, and superhuman strength of the first two batches."

"Not bad, not bad."

Roa nodded repeatedly.

In terms of potential, the Calamity Knights, composed of artificial humans with Lineage Factor, are even superior to the Giant Legion.

The first batch of Calamity Knights have all mastered Haki, and with their Battle Suit, their average combat strength far surpasses that of ordinary giant warriors.

The only drawback of the Lineage Factor androids is that they are expensive and troublesome, requiring Judge to modulate the Lineage Factor one by one, making large-scale mass production impossible.

We have plenty of funding now, but our technology isn't quite there yet. If Vegapunk were to join us, this problem might be solved, allowing for the mass production of Calamity Knights.

Caesar, watching Judge being praised by Roa, gritted his teeth.

That damn Judge! Does he have to steal the spotlight from this genius?

Brub brub brub.

The Den Den Mushi) suddenly started ringing.

"Um?"

Roa raised an eyebrow and answered the call.

"Roa!!"

An excited roar came from the other end of the phone, "What is that?"

"Big Brother Kaido,"

Roa moved the Den Den Mushi a little further away. To be honest, his older brother's voice was a bit too loud. "What are you saying all of a sudden?"

"What's with those beast-like soldiers? Are they all ability users?"

Kaido was almost impatient.

"Hmm? You're really well-informed, Big Brother Kaido."

Roa was somewhat surprised, "They just made their debut on the sea."

"What do they want—forget it! Let's just talk to them face to face!"

Kaido asked, "Where are you? I'm already on your territory!"

Roa was not surprised by Kaido's reaction.

The Beasts Pirates are currently not worthy of their name, and Kaido is eager to make them live up to it.

"You're really impatient. So where are you?"

Roa shook his head helplessly. "I'll come pick you up."

"Hehehehe! We're almost at Egghead Island!"

Excited laughter flowed from the Den Den Mushi's mouth.

"Besides those guys, Roa, it's been a year, don't let me down!"

Are we coming again?

This is definitely some strange custom.