Roa, You're in Trouble! And the Gathering

Dressrosa.

This land, once a haven of love and passion, has undergone tremendous changes in the past year.

One of the seven great pirates who divided up the New World, Captain John of the Seven Monarchs, chose this place as his headquarters.

King Riku once ruled this country, abdicated, and Captain John became the new king. Pirates then took control of this former World Government Member States.

It should be said that Commander John was not a cruel ruler.

He wasn't particularly interested in killing or being violent.

However, he has only one flaw.

Very greedy.

Although they no longer had to pay the Heavenly Tribute, the taxes that the people of this country had to pay to Captain John were in no way inferior to those Heavenly Tribute.

Life is certainly much harder than before.

But thankfully, we can barely make ends meet.

Especially after learning what a terrible state the seas once ruled by Roa were in, the people of Dressrosa were even more grateful that Captain John.

Although this guy levies heavy taxes, he never hesitates to crack down on pirates in this sea area in order to ensure that people pay their taxes on time.

Meanwhile, on that high, raised hill in the center of the city.

This is the King's Plateau, the location of the royal palace in Dressrosa.

Inside the royal palace.

Captain John put down the Den Den Mushi and picked up a bottle of wine that was placed next to him and started drinking.

In the end, everyone was persuaded by Roa.

There's no need to fight the World Government's main forces. The only potentially dangerous situation is when the God Rider Tsuchigumo, who was left behind, calls back those who went out during the attack on Mary Geoise.

Even so, according to Roa, they didn't need to go to Mary Geoise at all; they only needed to cause some damage.

To be honest, it is indeed very safe.

However, it's highly unlikely that Roa and his team will achieve a mutually destructive outcome against the World Government.

Moreover, they would have to completely break ties with the World Government, leaving no room for negotiation whatsoever.

What a pity.

Roa's kid is indeed not so easily fooled.

"Captain John, it's you, isn't it?"

A detached female voice suddenly rang out.

The wine bottle in his hand was accidentally crushed to pieces.

Captain John's pupils suddenly dilated, and he looked up in disbelief at the windowsill on one side.

Before I knew it, a woman was sitting on it.

He was dressed in a long black robe, wore a mask, and had heterochromatic eyes!

When did it appear?

Completely unaware!

Etc!

Captain John's facial muscles twitched suddenly.

What does this woman look like!

This is somewhat similar to the Celestial Dragons expert that Roa described before, who suddenly appeared at the end of Roger's execution!

No way!!

Why did that monster target me?

That's a super strong opponent that even the Golden Lion Roa admitted he couldn't defeat!

What on earth is going on?!

"Etc!"

Still completely confused, Captain John instinctively raised his hand, "Ochoku and I are on the same side! We're on the same side!"

No matter how you look at it, this guy doesn't seem to have any good intentions!

A monster that even Roa and the Golden Lion could hardly defeat, was naturally beyond Captain John's ability to fight.

Then.

Before he could even finish speaking, Captain John felt that the woman in front of him had suddenly become a different person!

His temperament, eyes, and demeanor all underwent a complete and utter transformation.

Most importantly, a pair of jet-black wings spread out from its back, and a long, slender tail extended from its lower back!

This posture is simply like a demon descending from mythology!

"One of our own? You and your mother?"

A cold, emotionless voice rang out. Before Captain John could even react to what was happening, the woman's long tail pierced his heart like an arrow.

"Utterly ridiculous."

Forehead!

Captain John only had time to spit out a mouthful of blood before his eyes quickly lost their luster.

Was he really killed just like that?

That wretched Roa!

If it weren't for you, you brat, insisting on stirring up this mess, I would never have run into such bad luck!

"Truly, I'm not reconciled!" A woman casually pulled her tail from Captain John's chest, and at the same time, a jet-black flame suddenly erupted from her raised right palm.

"But you're lucky this time. I'm going to make a contract with you, and you can't refuse!"

"Devil Contract!"

"·..."

Captain John was limp and unable to move, suddenly widened his eyes.

A pentagram magic circle suddenly appeared beneath his feet.

Later.

Captain John collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. His hand instinctively clutched his chest as he looked up at the slender figure before him, his eyes filled with disbelief and terror.

It's back!

The wound that pierced his heart has actually healed?

Is this for real?

What on earth did this guy do to me?!

"Although it came at the cost of a portion of your lifespan, in exchange, Mu has granted you true immortality. You may now kneel and thank Mu for this blessing."

Immortality?

Captain John's facial features were contorted.

Could it be that the immortality of the Divine Knight, and even the Five Elders, was bestowed upon them by this woman?

Who exactly is she?

"You should thank me."

The woman's eyes flickered slightly.

Immediately.

"Wow!"

Suddenly, black energy surged from Captain John's body, and an indescribable, terrifying pain instantly made John tremble all over.

"What exactly did you do to me?"

"Foolish stray dog, don't you realize who your master is even now?"

The only emotion in the woman's voice was condescending arrogance. "M said, kneel down."

Captain John knelt down.

You'll die!

Captain John realized one thing: his life and death were now in this woman's hands; she only needed a thought to take his life.

Captain John didn't want to die.

Especially after that near-death experience.

No matter how hard-hearted a person is, after experiencing the fear of death, they will eventually undergo some change.

Not to mention, Captain John was not exactly a steadfast man to begin with.

"It seems you finally understand."

The woman nodded slightly. "Then tell me, what exactly are you planning to do?"

Upon hearing this, Captain John had only one thought in his mind.

Roa, it looks like you're finally going to be in trouble.

But you can't blame me for this, can you?

I can't possibly sacrifice my life for the ambitions of you guys, can I?

Calamity City.

"So this time, are we going to attack Mary Geoise directly?"

Teach's voice was filled with anticipation, "Zehahaha! As expected of the Boss! In the eight hundred years since the World Government was founded, nothing like this has ever happened before, has it?"

Actually, it happened; the captain once went to Mary Geoise and caused a scene.

However, Boss,

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Dylan's voice betrayed his worry, "Isn't it a bit too early to attack Mary Geoise now? The Divine Knight and the Five Elders both possess teleportation abilities; there's no possibility of them being lured away and unable to provide support."

"Even if we attack Mary Geoise while they're off guard, they'll come back to reinforce us instantly!"

That's why I invited everyone to go together.

"Besides," Roa said with a laugh, "It's just going to cause some damage."

The World Government is really annoying. If we don't teach them a lesson they won't forget, they'll definitely come up with a whole bunch of inexplicable conspiracies and schemes.

We need to make that arrogant old man Imu understand that we're not just capable of threatening the World Government by destroying Affiliated Nation, but we actually have the power to blow up their headquarters!

That way, they'll behave themselves a bit.

There's a saying that goes something like that, isn't there?

A single punch can ward off a hundred more.

The World Government needs to carefully consider what taking action would really mean.

Furthermore, the weapon that Imu possessed must be buried somewhere in Mary Geoise due to a lack of power, right?

In that case, we might even be able to take this opportunity to destroy it directly!

They just unleashed all sorts of attacks from tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of meters in the air, and then ran away. Even Imu couldn't do anything about it, right?

"At that time, a fleet will approach the location where the hunting tournament will be held,"

"And the moment the battle begins over there, it will start simultaneously here." Roa said cheerfully.

Just when the World Government mobilized all its forces, thinking victory was assured, they gave them a huge surprise!

"It's still a bit too dangerous."

Abel said earnestly, "Boss, if you insist on launching this operation, please take us with you."

"That's right!"

Loki burst into laughter, shouting, "Attack Mary Geoise! I've wanted to do this for ages! They're the ones who killed Rocks! It's time to avenge him!"

"Don't talk nonsense,"

Roa said calmly, "I've already said there won't be any direct combat, and even if war does break out, it won't be a battlefield you're capable of participating in."

If a real war breaks out, the enemy will be at least Divine Knights. Faced with their immortality, these guys under their command are no match for them.

Instead, they can only become a burden.

"But,"

Roa stroked his chin. "Indeed, safety first."

There is no perfect plan in the world.

No matter how meticulous you are, mistakes can still happen in the places no one pays attention to.

After all, this world is essentially a makeshift operation.

"In that case, at that time,"

Roa turned to look at the silent woman standing beside his throne. "Come with me."

The only people in the world who know about Kozuki Toki's abilities are Roa and his subordinates.

In other words, as long as the Time-Time Fruit's power is activated, everything will be alright.

Dylan and the others nodded in agreement.

With this woman by my side, there really isn't a problem.

Kozuki Toki gave a slight indication, then nodded gently.

In any case, World Government have already taken action.

In the North Blue, a certain country was chosen at the speed of light, and nearby Marine Base immediately dispatched warships to surround the entire country.

Then in Mary Geoise, the Celestial Dragons, eager to participate in this grand competition, had already descended upon the Blue Sea, and then half a ship set sail.

Of course, this is only the surface level.

Secretly, Stussy was reporting the true movements of the World Government to Roa.

Garp and Pufa had already led the navy's elite troops, half-sitting in a small boat, and quietly set off. The lowest rank was Vice Admiral, and there was not a single soldier who could be called a grunt.

Meanwhile, in Mary Geoise, almost all of the CPO's officers came out, along with several Divine Knights.

They were escorting several ships full of various treasures.

Furthermore, news of the Celestial Dragons' planned large-scale operation in the North Blue has begun to spread rapidly through the Underworld of the New World. Many people are saying that, in short, the ambush prepared by the World Government in that country in the North Blue is quickly taking shape.

So.

"Then it's time for us to make our move."

Roa raised the corners of his mouth.

The thought that the World Government's efforts would all be in vain is laughable.

So, Roa and his old friends also began to take action. Roa took Kozuki Toki to Egghead Island to wait. Before long, the Golden Lion arrived in an island, and Ochoku was already on the island.

"You little brat,"

The Golden Lion gave Roa a disgruntled look and snorted, "Is he in heat? And he brought a woman with him!"

Roa, who seemed to be holding Kozuki Toki's slender waist, did not loosen his grip. He simply smiled and said, "There won't be a direct confrontation, will there?"

Just treat it as a vacation.

"Vacation? Ha, Roa, you little brat,"

Ochoku couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Only you would treat attacking Mary Geoise like a vacation, right?"

Roa shrugged. "It was just for fun anyway. Let's go, let's continue picking up people."

So the floating Sky Island continued to operate.

The destination of this milking was another Egghead Island.

Another man was waiting there.

After bringing this man to the island, even Golden Lion couldn't help but exclaim, "It's amazing you were able to win this guy over, Roa."

"Even that guy Rocks failed, I never imagined that one day we would be fighting alongside you, Harald!"

Ochoku also looked up at the enormous thing in front of him, his face full of admiration.

"Snort!"

Having just landed on the island, Harald, clutching his greatsword, scoffed, "So, what's next?"

He ultimately couldn't withstand Roa's threat.

Joining the World Government would certainly bring Elbaf recognition and development, but if Elbaf rejects Roa, it will be doomed.

"Don't worry, you'll find out soon."

Roa simply smiled, without making his meaning clear.

Otherwise, whether Harald would have joined them in attacking Mary Geoise is truly an unknown.

The Golden Lion raised an eyebrow.

I recall Roa saying that this action would make them more united.

"They" here includes Harald, right?

What a despicable brat.

"Snort!"

Harald snorted in annoyance at Roa's vague response.

After Harald came Big Brother Kaido and Red; they arrived together.

Then came the Silver Axe.

Next was Aunt Linlin.

As expected, Charlotte Linlin swarmed over to Harald the moment she saw him, like a fly that had stumbled upon a pile of shit.

"Mother, Mother! Harald! I've wanted to see you for so long! I am—"

"Of course I know who you are! Charlotte Linlin, I'll never forget what you did in Elbaf! Now..."

Get lost!

Harald, who had come under duress from Roa, was in a bad mood, and his disgust was completely undisguised.

"Forehead-"

Charlotte Linlin gave an awkward laugh.

Then he glared at Roa.

Roa just shrugged. "Don't blame me. I've already successfully introduced you two."

"Let's go, only Uncle John is left."