Roger, Go to Your Death

Watching Roger's body fly away like a cannonball, Roa felt a little dazed for a moment.

Did you win?

You finally won, right?

We finally won!

Roa couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

I've never been in such a tough fight in my life.

So strong!

Roger, you're incredibly strong!

If it weren't for the fact that his injuries could heal indefinitely, he and Roger might have ended up both severely injured today.

Forehead--

Of course, if he couldn't recover from his injuries, he wouldn't have chosen this head-on fighting style.

Keep your distance and bombard them relentlessly.

Whether they can sustain their stamina enough to defeat Roger is another matter, but they will definitely have a significant advantage on the field.

In short, we win!

A huge win! We've won it all!

"That felt so good!"

Roa wore a bright smile that was uniquely characteristic of a young person.

Defeating a formidable enemy is truly a rewarding experience, especially an opponent like Roger.

It feels as wonderful as putting on new underwear on the first day of the new year!

"Oh, I almost forgot."

Roa raised his hand and gestured.

Roger, who had been sent flying, suddenly stopped because a hurricane had risen in the sky, sweeping his body like an invisible hand and pulling him toward them.

Roa flapped his wings and flew over, grabbing Roger's shoulder.

There wasn't a single good piece of flesh on this guy's body; Roa's grab even reached the bone.

We need to treat this guy first.

With injuries like that, it wouldn't be surprising if he died any second later.

Roa flapped its wings and soared upwards, leaving the turbulent sea far behind.

New World, Battle of the Winner Island, Victor, Calamity Roa.

Roa explained it this way in his mind.

In just a few seconds, Roa had already flown into the sky and landed lightly on the edge of the floating Sky Island, above the white clouds.

"Welcome back, Boss."

Dylan greeted him with a broad smile, "What a great victory!"

"Even you, Boss, are having a tough time. Roger's strength is truly extraordinary!"

Bullet's tone was somewhat grave, and his gaze towards Roger was filled with murderous intent.

The boss's body was covered in wounds that hadn't even healed yet. How dare this guy hurt the boss to this extent!

"After all,"

Teach exclaimed in amazement, "That's Roger!"

While his conquest of the Grand Line was inseparable from Boss's help, this man himself was a monster who had roamed the seas since before the Rocks era! He was one of the most legendary pirates on the seas!

"However, Boss,"

Abel exclaimed in admiration, "Watching your battle really gave me a feeling that the world was ending. It's truly astonishing that human strength can reach such a level."

"It's still a long way off."

Roa chuckled softly.

Compared to those Ancient Weapons that were truly capable of destroying the world, human power is still too weak.

Oh, this refers to humans.

It may not include oneself.

"Hahaha! Great! We've finally taken care of this guy!"

Loki crouched down, his eyes filled with malice. "What are we waiting for! Let's kill this guy! Avenge Rocks!"

"That's why the captain never accepts you, Loki."

Roa shook his head and said.

"Huh? What do you mean?"

Loki looked somewhat bewildered.

"The captain's words,"

Roa smiled. "He doesn't need anyone to avenge him."

After his defeat, does he hope someone will avenge him?

The captain wasn't that spineless.

We've already used the captain's moves to defeat Roger, that's enough, isn't it?

Loki curled his lip.

"Anyway, let's take this guy to get treatment."

"He can't die," Roa said.

"Instead of just killing him, you're treating this guy?"

Loki looked utterly bewildered.

"Loki, are you questioning Boss's words?"

Bullet suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with malice as he stared at Loki.

"Huh? What are you looking at me for? Want to fight?!"

Loki, of course, was not intimidated at all, and his attitude was equally rude.

"I'll take him to find Judge and the others right away."

It had to be the most reliable Dylan who carefully took the nearly tortured Roger from Roa's hands.

"Oh, and remember to have Judge draw a few vials of blood from him,"

Roa suddenly remembered something and added, "You might need it later."

When Uncle Shiki came for treatment last time, his blood was also drawn. We can't show favoritism.

The World Government's Seraphim replica of the Shichibukai is impressive? Hmph, my future all-Legendary lineup will obviously be even better!

"Yes."

Only now is it truly over.

Roa stretched leisurely, taking a deep breath. "Home is still the best."

The black energy at home is still the purest.

In just a few breaths, his injuries had almost completely healed.

Later.

Inside the palace atop the tower in the center of the Calamity City.

In the spacious bathtub where steam rises.

Roa leaned comfortably against Kozuki Toki on the edge of the bathtub. His injuries had completely healed, and the boy's skin was smooth, fair, and without any blemishes.

Kozuki Toki diligently massaged Roa's head. Several other women were working with her, including humans and Mink Tribe, all of whom were stunningly beautiful with incredibly hot figures.

They painstakingly helped Roa relax his tired body after a great battle, which was a very difficult task for them.

Roa's body is incredibly resilient.

Their skin is so tough that even a knife cannot leave a mark on it, and their muscles are as hard as steel bars, making them difficult to budge no matter how hard you try.

However, that's enough.

Roa Ya was not particularly tired; the black energy had already fully replenished his strength.

However, the mental burnout is real.

The role of these women was to soothe Roa's mental exhaustion.

When Roa closed his eyes and pretended to sleep, his gaze was deep and unfathomable as he almost embraced Kozuki Toki.

Was the other man who obtained the Great Treasure left behind by Joy Boy also defeated by him?

So, is Roa really the person Joy Boy is waiting for?

How could this be? Joy Boy was a warrior of liberation, while Roa was a monster who took pleasure in tormenting others!

How could Roa possibly be the person Joy Boy was hoping for?

But even without being expected to obtain it, Roa did indeed obtain the Great Treasure and clues to the Ancient Weapon, making him undoubtedly the closest person to Joy Boy.

Wrong!

He was, in a sense, the closest person to Imu!

Oh, right!

Roa is like Imu of this era, only he is far more insane Imu!

So, where is Joy Boy of this era?

While instinctively massaging Roa as if by reflex, Kozuki Toki fell into deep thought.

How will the world change because of him?

Roa, with his eyes closed, smiled slightly.

Kozuki Toki is a good woman; she provides the purest form of dark energy.

In the darkness, the chaotic consciousness gradually returned.

Am I not dead yet?

By the way, that guy Roa wouldn't want me to die!

He also wanted me to live a long and healthy life so that I could usher in a new era!

But did they lose?

Despite giving it my all, did I still lose to that bastard?

It's truly shameful. He vowed to take down Roa, but in the end, he was the one who got taken down.

If I weren't still useful to him, I would have been killed by now.

Roger suddenly opened his eyes.

When I subconsciously tried to move my body, I found that my whole body was in excruciating pain; even moving a single finger felt like being cut into a thousand pieces.

"He's awake! He's actually awake!"

"He woke up so quickly, what kind of monster is this?!"

"Seeing that he was still alive despite such serious injuries, I knew this guy wasn't normal!"

Two figures rushed over, looking down at him condescendingly. "Hey, Pirate King, don't move! Do you know how badly you're injured? You're covered in wounds, and just stitching you up took us a lot of effort! If you tear your wounds open, we won't be responsible!"

Roger carefully examined the two people who had approached him.

I know one of them: Vinsmoke Judge, the chief scientist under Roa and the former king of the Germa Kingdom.

So not only did they not kill him, but they also managed to save him with their men?

Roa...

"Thanks..."

Roger said sincerely.

Regardless, they saved my life, so I deserve a heartfelt thank you.

"Whoosh! This is the Boss's order. Otherwise, this genius wouldn't bother with you!"

Caesar chuckled maliciously, "The legendary Pirate King isn't all that great after all, getting beaten up like this by the Boss!"

As expected, the Boss is the strongest person in the world!

I found the best boss ever!

Because he arrived relatively late, Caesar was still unaware of the Laugh Tale. After all, he had been staying in the laboratory, and the only cadre he had regular contact with was Judge, Judge was the type who didn't bother to waste words with him.

Roger wasn't angry at Caesar's taunts, but rather sighed with a touch of melancholy, "Yes, how could there be a monster like Roa?"

What exactly is his ability?

Isn't that already more than enough to compare to the abilities of Joy Boy or Imu?

Even more astonishing is that Roa is only sixteen years old!

Even Joy Boy, according to Laugh Tale's records, was not worthy of carrying Roa's shoes at the same age.

Roger had no doubt that Roa would soon grow to a level comparable to Joy Boy or Imu!

This world will soon have another super monster that is completely incomprehensible to ordinary people!

Even the legacy left by Joy Boy has practically fallen into Roa's hands.

Is it only possible to place our hopes on those who come after us?

Isn't the pressure on newcomers a bit too much?

Imu doesn't say anything, there will be another Roa.

Roger couldn't help but sigh.

This world is truly full of twists and turns.

Soon, news spread that Roger had woken up, and Roa rushed over excitedly.

"You bastard--"

The moment Roger saw Roa's appearance clearly, he couldn't help but exclaim, "What kind of monster is that?!"

Roa had no injuries and looked radiant, not at all like someone who had fought with him just a day before.

It was supposed to be a fierce, evenly matched battle, but how did it turn out to be a crushing defeat where I didn't even manage to touch the hem of Roa's clothes?

"Young people are like that; they have a strong ability to recover."

Roa smiled and pulled up a chair to sit down next to the hospital bed. "Besides, I'm a sports student, I just need some time to calm down."

I can't understand a word this guy is saying.

Roger took a deep breath, a tearing pain shooting through his chest, but he said in a firm voice, "This time I have indeed lost, but Roa, this won't end like this!"

"One day, someone will inherit the will passed down through this era and challenge you, and Imu!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Roa smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling, showing no sign of anger whatsoever. Instead, she clapped her hands in delight, "That's wonderful!"

"What?"

Roger was indeed stunned.

What does Roa mean by this?

His attitude was completely genuine; he seemed genuinely happy about the situation.

Hope, that's a good thing.

"Roger," Roa said with deep emotion, "Your next move is to sow more hope in this world."

People can become numb.

People can become numb when they suffer for years and see no hope of change.

Wouldn't that reduce the quality of the black energy?

This won't do!

Therefore, this world needs hope!

Ideally, every now and then a radiant hero would appear, filling everyone with anticipation, and rekindling the courage and hope of the numb masses.

Then, with another slap, that beacon of hope was extinguished.

Kimoji!!

No, that's thinking too far ahead.

This world doesn't belong to me yet.

Roa's unrestrained smile faded slightly.

But the expectation on her face was something she couldn't hide no matter what.

Roger, seeing his expression, found it utterly absurd.

He's a madman; you can never guess what he's thinking.

"Then you just wait, Roa."

Roger said slowly, "Just as you said, as long as the pursuit of freedom never stops, nothing will ever cease!"

"Okay, okay, don't keep me waiting too long!"

Roa nodded repeatedly.

Suddenly, he remembered something. "By the way Roger, I've been curious about that egg on your ship from the beginning. Where did you hide it?"

There was a giant egg on Roger Pirates ship.

Earlier on the ship, Roa had asked Roger what it was all about, but Roger knew nothing about it, only saying that he had obtained it by chance.

But Roa always felt that the egg was not simple.

Who knows?

Roger showed no intention of answering. "If you're interested, go find it yourself."

Um?

I really didn't know.

The black stain on the whites of Roa's eyes faded.

Did they leave the ship and hide the egg away from their companions? Or were they simply not interested in the egg at all?

"Go ahead and look."

Roa snorted.

Then, Roa stood up. "Well then, Roger, it's time for you to set off too."

"I'm really in a hurry."

Roger sneered, "Are you that impatient?"

"Who wouldn't be looking forward to it? A new era is just around the corner!"

Roa Ya waved his hand dismissively, "I'll have someone send you away right away! As for your injuries, they'll heal on the way!"

"Roger, go to your death!"