A Wretched Dog! Whitebeard! And the Giant Lanternfish

Although most of the town had been reduced to ruins, and countless innocent people had died as a result, Charlotte Linlin was still speaking kindly to Abel and Bullet amidst these ruins.

"Mother, Mother! As expected of that brat Roa's subordinate, he possesses such strength at such a young age. I'm truly astonished!"

Just moments ago she was as ferocious as a demon, but now she's as kind as a mother. Charlotte Linlin's gentle smile only made Bullet sneer repeatedly.

Is this the speed at which a great pirate can change his tune?

From this perspective, they really do have a long way to go.

You're too kind.

Abel, being the more sociable of the two, bowed slightly to Charlotte Linlin's praise to express his gratitude, saying, "It's all thanks to Boss's excellent guidance."

"Really? I had no idea that kid Roa had a talent for teaching."

Charlotte Linlin's smile held a hint of surprise.

After calming down, she began to be genuinely amazed by the strength of these two kids.

Although she was very unwilling, the two brats combined did indeed have enough strength to fight her.

With such strength and talent, even Katakuri in comparison, and she is even inferior to others of the same age.

So Abel said that Roa taught them?

Is that kid the kind of person who would teach others?

"The boss is omnipotent."

Abel said seriously.

"Mother, Mother! You can do anything?"

Charlotte Linlin laughed heartily, "Interesting! Well then, Abel, tell me, when did your so-called omnipotent Roa say he'd introduce me to Harald?"

"If it drags on too long, or if they just casually give Harald my name, I won't acknowledge it!"

"Don't worry, if the boss says he'll introduce it, he definitely will."

Abel said, "He said he wouldn't keep you waiting long; he would personally take you to Harald and act as a matchmaker."

"Mother, Mother! Great!"

Although that little rascal Roa is a scoundrel, he usually keeps his word.

Since he's said so, there shouldn't be any problems!

Looking at Charlotte Linlin's beaming face, Abel couldn't help but recall his conversation with the Boss before setting off.

At that time, he asked, "Is it really a good idea to get Harald and Charlotte Linlin involved?"

Harald was already dissatisfied with their Calamity Company, and now they were even involved with the World Government. If they were to get in touch with the Charlotte Family as well, it probably wouldn't be a good thing.

However, the Boss said that Harald would make the right choice, and that now was indeed a good time to bring Harald and Charlotte Linlin together, because they would be having a grand collaboration soon.

Abel didn't understand who the Boss meant by "everyone".

All he knew was that the boss's words were ironclad rules he had to follow.

"Since both sides have no further objections, then BIG MOM, we'll head back now. Boss is waiting for us to return and report."

Abel said.

Is that so?

Charlotte Linlin nodded. "Then I won't keep you any longer."

Although I really wanted Abel to stay, it was clearly impossible.

She would have a hard time even defeating the two brats working together, let alone Roa behind them.

Ultimately, the power of the Calamity Company far surpasses that of the Charlotte Family.

"Oh, right,"

Charlotte Linlin suddenly remembered something and looked at Dragon and the others beside her, "What are you going to do with these strange guys? Just let them go?"

"In that case, let's resolve them all here."

Bullet then calmly said, "To save time."

Abel nodded slightly. "Alright."

He looked at Charlotte Linlin, "BIG MOM, we'll handle these guys."

"Whatever you say."

Charlotte Linlin didn't care at all.

To be more precise, she was actually quite curious about how that kid, Roa, had gotten involved with the Self-Respect Army.

They even knew in advance that these guys were coming to rescue people.

Abel walked step by step toward Dragon and the others.

As the boy approached, Dragon's expression subtly changed.

What exactly does this guy mean by "punishment"?

Why is there a so-called punishment right from the start?

Yes, is it because Roa knew something?

If that's the case -

Crocodile held his breath; this was indeed a critical moment of life and death!

Abel stopped in front of Dragon, looking down at the man with his over four-meter height. "The boss said, stop playing these little tricks. If you're going to do something, do it seriously. It's not good to always resort to crooked methods."

Dragon's pupils dilated instantly.

Roa knows!

He really realized he was being schemed against!

But why is it that only the four of them know about the plan?

How did he know that?

"The boss also said that this punishment is to teach you a lesson."

Abel continued, "I hope you can learn from this and continue your efforts to fight against the World Government in the future."

Crocodile tried to keep a low profile, but his heart was pounding with fear.

What exactly is the relationship between Roa and the Self-Respect Army?

At the same time, Dragon spoke in a hoarse voice, "Punishment? What exactly did Roa do this time?"

You'll find out soon enough.

Abel didn't offer any further explanation, but instead looked down at Ginny, who was being held by the neck by Katakuri's trident yet still gazing affectionately at the bear being held down on the other side. "Is this woman named Ginny?"

Um?

Dragon's pupils changed instantly.

What happened?

How did he even know about Ginny?

Previously, when they contacted the Self-Respect Army headquarters, it was always by phone; Ginny and Crocodile's identities should not have been revealed at all!

And why Ginny?

"Stop!"

The bear began to struggle again, shouting, "Don't touch Ginny!"

Ginny also turned her head in horror to look at Abel— this movement was a little difficult for her, and if she was not careful, her slender neck would brush against Katakuri's trident blade.

Katakuri simply turned the ground back into mochi, binding him tightly. "Don't move. This matter is no longer your concern, nor ours."

"That's right,"

Abel nodded slightly. "If anyone's to blame, it's Dragon for doing something stupid."

"Katakuri, hand this woman over to me. The Boss wants her."

"That doesn't matter."

Katakuri casually pulled out his trident, freeing Ginny, then said mischievously, "I felt something was off when we first met."

"That guy has a woman with him. Has Roa finally reached the age where his heart is starting to flutter?"

Abel simply replied, "The Boss is indeed very interested in beautiful women."

Behind them, Charlotte Linlin's eyes darted around upon hearing this.

"Hahaha! Given that kid's recklessness, I already know what he'll do."

Katakuri laughed as he manipulated the mochi to surge up, saying, "This woman is indeed quite beautiful."

Ginny, who was crying and rushing towards the bear cub, was instantly bound by rice cake and then flew towards Abel.

Abel grabbed the mochi handle that Katakuri had thoughtfully left behind and lifted Ginny up.

Ginny!!

The bear struggled desperately, but it was no match for Katakuri restraints. The man, who had endured countless hardships in his life, could no longer hold back his tears.

"Why would you do such a thing! Why?! How wicked can you all be?!"

Charlotte Linlin was informed of her whereabouts by a man named Roa.

Now, he wants to take Ginny away too!

Why, why are there such evil people in this world?!

"I already said, if you have to blame someone, blame Dragon for doing something stupid."

Abel remained unmoved by the bear's cries.

The sea has always been cruel.

Since you came to this ocean unprepared, don't complain.

I'll make up for the stupid things I've done!

A gust of wind howled in, and Dragon suddenly unleashed a powerful punch of gale force.

Even the usually calm man was now affected by the anger in his heart.

He knew, of course, that nothing could be changed now, but he couldn't control himself!

Then.

Abel casually blocked Dragon's heavy punch with a single sword strike.

Then, a dark shadow flashed in, and a heavy fist wrapped in black slammed into Dragon's face, instantly deforming the man's face. Then, with a swift downward motion, the fist slammed into Dragon's face and drove him into the ground.

The ground shattered instantly, and the already broken ground within hundreds of meters became even more turbulent, literally turbulent.

Dragon's upper body was sunk into the ground, only his legs were still twitching.

"Nonsense."

Bullet, who had knocked Dragon headfirst with a single punch, snorted coldly.

If the Boss hadn't said he was still useful, we would have killed him long ago.

To be ungrateful for the boss's leniency and even retaliate is truly courting death.

"Tsk."

Katakuri couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, "That's amazing!"

Dragon was stronger than him, but he was basically powerless against these two.

Even though it's two against one, isn't that pretty outrageous?

"The matter is settled. Since that's the case, we'll take our leave now, BIG MOM."

Abel said goodbye to Charlotte Linlin.

"Mother, Mother! Take care!"

Charlotte Linlin said with a smile, "Don't forget to tell Roa to hurry up, I don't have much patience!"

"Good!"

Then, the two of them, carrying Ginny, soared into the sky, leaving behind only heart-wrenching cries.

"Bear boy!!"

On the ground, Xiong was snotting and tears streaming down his face, then suddenly began to wail loudly.

The man, as strong as a small mountain, was suffering agonizingly, oblivious to everything else.

We wept for his life, which was filled with suffering.

Seeing him like this, Katakuri felt a pang of pity. He released Kuma and comforted him, "Don't be sad. No matter how much you cry, he won't come back."

Instead of crying over what you've lost, imagine what you still have, and cherish what you still possess—isn't that better than anything else?

He forced a smile that wouldn't stay on his lips. "Don't you still have your child? You've already lost so much. If you can't even protect your last child, then you'll truly have nothing left."

The bear's crying stopped abruptly.

His eyes were filled with a mixture of pain and confusion.

"That's more like it!"

Katakuri nodded solemnly. "Now, let's send these stray dogs away."

Just then, Dragon, his face bruised and swollen, pulled his upper body out of the ground.

A stray dog?

Indeed, it truly lives up to its name.

So, Roa, what exactly did you do?

In the North Blue.

The Kingdom of Bastia.

A sudden uprising broke out.

It started in a small port town. The oppressed dockworkers, led by certain individuals, attacked the town's armory and, after acquiring weapons and equipment, began their formal attack on the city hall.

After the city hall was captured, many places across the country responded, and the entire country was immediately engulfed in flames of war.

However, although the royal army was initially stunned, they quickly regained their order and charged straight at the rebels.

Then, the situation instantly reversed.

The uprising, launched hastily, lacked the necessary conditions in all aspects. It failed to gain widespread popular support, and various royal forces could not be eliminated in a timely manner.

Therefore, even though the king of this country was ruthless and unpopular, the rebels still collapsed at the first touch when facing the king's army.

Then, a bloody crackdown began.

As has been said, the king of this country has always ruled harshly, and it was at this time that the ship, shaped like a whale, anchored on the coast of this country.

Marco stood at the edge of the ship, gazing at the city in the distance where heavy artillery roared, and clicked his tongue. "Is there a war? Or is it another suicide attack by the Flevance?"

I've been in North Blue for over a year now, and I'm quite familiar with Marco Flevance native and North Blue specialty.

They're a bunch of lunatics; even they've been attacked several times.

Well, there's always a reason why someone is pitiful.

"That's not the case."

A gentle voice suddenly rang out, "It was those fools calling themselves the Self-Respect Army who hastily launched a rebellion, and the royal army is currently suppressing it."

"The Self-Respect Army?"

Marco frowned.

I don't really remember... wait a minute!

His pupils suddenly contracted, and he instantly looked down.

On the shore below the ship's gunwale, a man in a white suit leaped up and landed lightly on the gunwale.

The man ignored the shocked Marco and looked directly at the figure leaning back in the large chair.

"We've been waiting for you for a long time, Whitebeard!"

The man bowed slightly. "I come on behalf of the World Government. The government is preparing to take action against the Calamity Company. We know that you and Roa also have a grudge, so I wonder if Captain Whitebeard would be interested in—"

"Roll!"

Before he could even utter a word, a shockwave blasted him away.

The man coughed up blood, feeling as if his body was about to be shattered, and flew a long way before crashing onto the shore and lying motionless.

"Bed bugs."

Whitebeard snorted coldly.

"But Pops,"

Vista said softly, "Perhaps, that really is an opportunity to take revenge on Roa— "

Mentioning Roa, everyone on the board became serious.

Being driven out of the Sphinx and even the New World by Roa like stray dogs was a humiliation they would never forget.

"Can the World Government still be trusted?"

Whitebeard casually remarked, "They want us to be cannon fodder? I'm not interested!"

"But Pops, what about the Sphinx— "

Marco's voice was also very low.

The world's freest sea, the sea ruled by Roa, earned this title.

But it is precisely because of this that people realize that sometimes, too much freedom is not a good thing.

Whitebeard finally hesitated for a moment.

Then he sighed, "This is the path they chose themselves."

He's already risked his life with the children once; he can't afford to do it a second time.

Almost simultaneously, in the world's freest sea, in the Giant Kingdom, Elbaf.

On the second level of the Adam Tree, a pterosaur that appeared rather small in this country spread its wings and swooped down, landing directly towards Auersto Castle.

Instead of heading towards the door, they smashed through the castle roof from above and forcefully entered the castle.

Amidst the billowing smoke, a rather annoyed voice rang out.

"If you bastard don't give me a proper reason, I'll twist your head off right now!"

The pterosaur Dylan remained unmoved; he simply flapped his wings, and the resulting gust of wind instantly dispersed the smoke in the spacious room.

He looked up at Harald, the giant king who was already drawing his sword, and calmly said, "Harald, the boss said you should agree to the World Government's proposal."

"What?"

Harald's pupils dilated instantly.

Roa, did he find out?

"The boss said,"

Dylan continued, "If you don't want Elbaf to be reduced to ashes, then play a game with the World Government!"

Calamity City.

Roa suddenly received a phone call.

"Boss! It's me!"

"Hmm? Umit? What's wrong?"

It was his Minister of Transport, Umit, known as the Sea Transport King.

"Boss! Fisher Tiger and the others have been attacked!"

"Oh? Who has the guts?"

"It's a Sea Beast! It's an anglerfish bigger than an island!"

"Hmm? Lanternfish?"

Hiss, Saka!