More Blue Bars! Charlotte Bonney!

"You say,"

Roa's face instantly lit up with a bright smile, "That kid Katakuri has become the ruler of Totto Land, and is now a pirate emperor on par with Whitebeard and Golden Lion?"

So, have they really brought Aunt Linlin down?

That kid Katakuri?

That's quite a boast! Did you eat celery to be so arrogant?

Charlotte Katakuri is one of the World's Strongest!

A super monster with a bounty exceeding four billion!

While inwardly disdainful, Saladin outwardly spoke obediently.

"Yes, about four years ago, Katakuri defeated Charlotte Linlin, the original queen of Totto Land, and became the leader of the Charlotte Family. After the New World's power structure stabilized and the Pirate Emperor system was established, he naturally became one of the five emperors."

Oh my, Katakuri, you've really made something of yourself.

Although I had long anticipated this day, I didn't expect it to come so soon.

No, is it fast?

Four years ago, in my twenty-first year here, Katakuri was forty years old, the prime of his life.

When you calculate it this way, it doesn't seem like it's really that fast.

"What about Aunt Linlin?"

Roa's interest grew even stronger, and he asked with a smile.

Aunt Linlin?

Just who is this guy?

No normal person would call Charlotte Linlin that, right?

"It is said that Charlotte Linlin was defeated because Katakuri had won over most of the family's children, which Charlotte Linlin was very unhappy about, and she clashed with Katakuri every few days because of this."

Saladin said, "If it weren't for that, with the mother and son working together, plus those monstrous executives, the Charlotte Family would already be the World's Strongest!"

"Tsk tsk."

Roa was speechless.

It was expected.

Aunt Linlin, isn't it said that unkind parents and unfilial children are a common saying?

"Continue, then it'll be the Shichibukai, right?"

Roa smiled and pressed for more information.

"The Shichibukai are all very powerful guys!"

Saladin continued, "Ochoku, who ruled Beehive Island; Silver Axe, who occupied the sea between Totto Land and the Wano Country; and..."

Saladin's voice suddenly became laced with gritted teeth, his fists clenched, "John, who has been entrenched in the New World's estuary area, showing no mercy to any pirates who enter this sea!"

That's not surprising.

Roa chuckled softly.

It seems they still haven't been able to escape the World Government.

"And then there's the World's Greatest Swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk, who has no fixed abode!"

Saladin's eyes gleamed with a hint of fervor. "He is the target of every swordsman in the world, a true powerhouse capable of rivaling Straw Hat Shanks!"

He also uses a sword, and Hawkeye is naturally his target!

The World's Greatest Swordsman.

Roa's hand hung casually down, resting on the hilt of the Tiger Soul Blade at his waist.

This title should have originally belonged to me.

That wretched Hawkeye brat, just you wait!

"The remaining three are Crocodile, currently in Alabasta, and Jinbe, the general manager of the Fish-Man Island Deep- Knight of the Sea Deep Sea Logistics Company."

Roa raised an eyebrow.

Crocodile remained Shichibukai and continued to occupy Alabasta, presumably also aiming for Pluton. It's just unknown whether he challenged Whitebeard and suffered a crushing defeat.

And Jinbe, does Deep Sea Logistics Company still exist?

However, since Jinbe has become Shichibukai, does that mean that company is now cooperating with the World Government?

How annoying! It's always Luo who takes advantage of others, but this time someone else got the benefits!

Finally,

Saladin paused, then continued, "A hero from the West Blue, a man who loves to adventure with his companions throughout the world—Gekko Moria!"

You mean Moria?

The smile on Roa's lips grew increasingly meaningful.

"Yes, that's right..."

Saladin is starting to develop PTSD, what's wrong with this guy?

You jump around like that after just a couple of sentences! Can't we just have a normal conversation?

"I just think this is so much fun."

Roa smiled broadly.

Is that so, Moria? Has he betrayed us?

It's not surprising. He only joined the Calamity Company because of the threat he posed, and his goal from beginning to end was to save his comrades.

It would be strange if he didn't betray me now that I'm gone.

That's understandable, my foot! Moria, you just wait!

Wait, should I say, only Moria?

So, Roa asked with great interest, "Besides the five pirate emperors and the Shichibukai, there must be some other famous pirates on the high seas, right?"

"Of course."

Saladin continued hastily, "Hellhound Teach and the Cursed Giant Prince Loki are said to be monsters with the strength to contend for the title of emperor! Especially Loki, whose Giant Soldier Pirates, which betrayed the Giant Kingdom, is even more powerful than it was a hundred years ago!"

Roa narrowed his eyes slightly.

Well, it's not entirely unexpected.

Without him, Dylan, Bullet, Abel certainly wouldn't be able to control these guys.

In short, everyone is waiting.

"Below them, the captain of the Kuja Pirates, Empress Robin, is also an extremely formidable and ruthless character!"

This time, Roa was truly stunned. "You mean, Empress Robin? Isn't that Hancock?"

"You know Boa Hancock too!"

Saladin was also taken aback. "She's the vice-captain of the Kuja Pirates, but although she's only the vice-captain, she's universally recognized as the most beautiful woman in the world!"

What's going on?!

Everyone else may not know, but they all know she is the world's most beautiful woman!

Turns out he's a lecherous brat!

"Is that so?"

Roa couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Robin was entrusted to Amazon Lily by Roger, right?

That's true, with Shakky, they can use connections.

That's such a pity.

When I came back from the moon, I almost ended up in Kuja.

Looking back now, I realize I missed out on so much.

"Interesting! This ocean has become quite interesting!"

Roa smiled broadly.

The monsters of the previous era still dominate the seas, and the little devils of yesteryear are now famous throughout the world.

Do you have Den Den Mushi)?

Roa asked.

Yes, there are.

Saladin quickly pulled Den Den Mushi from his pocket and handed it to Roa.

"Thanks, you've been a great help."

Without hesitation, Roa took the Den Den Mushi and dialed Dylan's number.

Unfortunately, all he received in response was a silent tone.

The call won't go through.

"They're not all really dead, are they?"

Roa muttered to himself.

That would be such a waste.

Forget it, let's ask Uncle Shiki and the others; they should know something.

Then, Roa dialed the Golden Lion's number.

However, the call still did not go through.

Next came Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, but they too only responded with a silent echo.

Have you changed all the phone numbers?

Roa was now somewhat helpless.

This is what true brotherhood means when you're in someone's heart, but can't get through on the phone if something happens, right?

I saved your lives before.

But upon closer reflection, it's not surprising.

Ochoku and his two scoundrels have become lackeys of the World Government. Their original phone numbers have already been exposed, and if they continue to use them, they will definitely be monitored by the World Government.

Roa then tried calling Stussy and Morgans, and unsurprisingly, he couldn't get through either.

Too much time has passed.

"In that case,"

Roa sighed, "Then let's go ask Katakuri."

My good buddy has made it big, while I'm down on my luck. It's not unreasonable for me to ask for a free ride, is it?

Anyway, go find your good buddy first.

Looking for Katakuri?

Saladin looked at Roa blankly.

Then he saw Roa bow his head and say to him, "Go to the Totto Land."

Huh??

"Ten thousand, Totto Land?"

Saladin stammered, "The Charlotte Family is very dangerous—"

He couldn't continue.

Roa simply smiled and said, "I'm not discussing this with you."

"Yes!"

In any case, the ship is now heading towards the Whole Cake Island Sea.

These pirates were quite obedient. After realizing that Roa was an opponent they could not possibly defeat, they did not put up any resistance and obediently set sail.

Although it is dangerous to travel to the seas ruled by the Charlotte Family, refusing would mean being sunk into the ocean right now.

Then, Roa obtained more information about the present sea from Saladin.

For example, the Three Admirals, Akagi, Aokiji, and Kobe, took office several years ago, and former Admiral Zephyr has retired to the second line and is now focusing on training new naval recruits.

For example, more than a decade ago, a horrific riot occurred in North Blue. It is said that the sea was dyed bright red at that time, and an organization called the Revolutionary Army shone brightly.

I've missed out on the magnificent ocean for over twenty years.

But it's okay, it seems we've returned just in time for the most turbulent moment.

Destiny, you really do love me.

Shortly afterward, on the deck of the pirate ship.

"O, Saladin, don't you have any better clothes?"

Roa had changed into a new outfit—a very ordinary combination of a floral shirt and shorts—but on Roa, it exuded an inexplicable air of nobility. However, Roa still complained loudly and unhappily.

"Wearing such cheap clothes makes my skin itchy!"

Saladin's lips twitched slightly.

This is a designer item that I bought in the Sabaody Archipelago and have been reluctant to wear ever since. I was saving it for when I go on a beach vacation!

It cost a full 100,000 Beli!

How pampered and spoiled must you be!

Although he was extremely displeased, Saladin outwardly maintained a fawning smile, "I'm sorry, Lord Roa! This is already my best clothes."

Roa turned to Saladin, his eyes filled with disappointment. "It's all your fault for being so useless, Saladin. The bounty is only a little over a hundred million, which is a bit low, but if you were more diligent, raided more towns, and looted and burned more, how could you be living in such dire straits?"

Are you a living Yama?

Saladin's lips twitched.

And why do you say I'm weak!

A bounty exceeding 100 million already makes one a truly renowned pirate! Even in this New World, that's a figure of considerable importance!

However, Saladin still dared not refute, he just nodded repeatedly, "Lord Roa, you are right. Um, dinner is ready, would you like to have some first?"

"I don't eat human food."

Roa smiled, then turned to look at Kozuki Toki, who had been standing quietly and motionless to the side. "Prepare some food for Shi. Although she's dead, she still needs food to survive."

What does it mean to not eat human food?

Saladin was now completely bewildered.

He glanced again, subconsciously, at the expressionless Kozuki Toki.

Also, what do you mean by "she's already dead"?

Hiss!

Playing this big?

That's so twisted!

In any case, the pirate ship was indeed heading towards the Whole Cake Island Sea.

Roa also got to relive the feeling of sailing on a ship after a long time.

The assessment is that it's not even as good as the Calamity City.

Speaking of which, how's Luo's Calamity City doing?

It hasn't already crashed, has it?

A few days later, the pirate ship finally arrived at the outer edge of the Whole Cake Island Sea.

On the deck, Saladin cautiously looked at Roa. "Lord Roa, are we really going to go straight in? The Charlotte Family doesn't treat any intruders with any courtesy."

Roa said with some surprise, "You mean, you'd rather I be rude to you than the Charlotte Family?"

"Go ahead!"

Saladin immediately shouted at the top of his lungs, "Full speed ahead towards Cake Island!"

Roa chuckled softly.

This guy is actually quite interesting.

But it's actually quite strange.

Katakuri, what's your reaction if you see me like this?

It didn't take long for me, but it was a full twenty-five years for you.

Wait a minute, according to convention, shouldn't I go to Wano Country and Big Brother Kaido first?

This has been the case for the past few years.

While I was thinking about all sorts of random things.

Knock knock!

My heart suddenly started pounding violently.

Roa's eyes flickered.

Are they here?

The evolution is about to be completed!

"Forehead!!"

In that instant, Saladin felt a chill run down his spine, as if an invisible, icy hand were choking him.

Not only him, but all the pirates on the ship were gripped by an indescribable fear.

Roa did nothing.

He didn't speak, didn't move, and didn't even release Conqueror's Haki Haki —he just stood there quietly.

Yet it was precisely this absolute stillness that brought a suffocating sense of oppression, more so than any storm.

The pirates seemed to transform into tiny creatures sensing impending disaster, completely engulfed by a deep-seated terror.

"Waaaaaah--!"

Someone screamed uncontrollably.

Some people collapsed to the ground, their legs giving way, and stains seeped from their crotches.

Some people even broke down in tears, their emotions collapsing.

After a long while, Roa slowly let out a sigh of relief.

Then.

"So?"

He gave a slight smirk.

Looking around at the pirates who were practically frightened birds, Roa couldn't help but sigh.

Judging from this scene, one might think that some earth-shattering ability has been Awakening, but is it actually just a further enhancement of an existing ability?

Roa turned around, beckoned, and said, "Shi, come here."

Kozuki Toki, whose eyes were completely black, quickly approached him.

It was at this moment that Roa's eyes reversed from black to white, and his ability was activated!

The beautiful ghost's body suddenly trembled.

Then, the pupils that had disappeared from Kozuki Toki's eye sockets gradually reappeared, turning pale.

She now has the same eyes as Roa.

"Roa...-kun..."

The woman, who should have been completely consumed by negative emotions and lost herself, slowly spoke, and her previously expressionless face even blossomed into a radiant smile, like a hundred flowers in full bloom.

"Roa! I thought I'd never see you again."

As she said this, the woman rushed into Roa's arms like a swallow returning to its nest, and even began to sob softly.

Roa simply looked down at the woman and asked with some curiosity, "Shi, is that you?"

"It's me, Roa."

Kozuki Toki gently sniffed Roa's chest with a hint of greed, "At that time, I thought I was really going to die, but thankfully, I saw you again..."

She murmured to herself, her voice filled with fascination and ecstasy.

Roa smiled.

Never mind, it doesn't matter anymore.

Strictly speaking, Roa's evolution this time did not upgrade all of its abilities.

In fact, aside from the enhancement of his basic stats, the only change in Roa was that he was able to further utilize the black energy.

In the past, Roa could only recover from injuries and regain his strength by absorbing the black energy.

However, the black energy he inhaled will now be transformed into a special kind of energy, which he can use to enhance any of his moves.

In short, Garen has been given an extra mana bar, which unlocks enhanced skills when using MP to cast abilities.

Well, it's definitely strong.

It's just that it's quite different from what I expected—a meteoric rise to invincible heights.

Oh well, it's just the first evolution anyway, at most it's like moving from infancy to adulthood.

As the world becomes more delicious, it will continue to evolve.

Now, let's go find our good buddies.

Almost simultaneously, shortly after the ship entered the Whole Cake Island Sea.

Cake Island.

"Huh? Another fool looking for trouble? Which direction are they coming from?"

"Lord Perospero, you came from the front!"

"In that direction, send Oven there—wait, is Bonney back yet?"

"Yes, Lord Perospero! Lord Bonney's ship has entered the country and is heading back to Cake Island."

"Then let that girl go. Didn't she say in her previous call that she hadn't had enough fun?"

"Yes!"

Then later, in another part of the country's seas.

On the deck of a ship decorated in vibrant colors, it looked like a giant, moving cake.

A woman, sitting cross-legged on the deck, devouring a pile of desserts, held a Den Den Den Mushi) in her hand and said with a smile, "Brother Perospero, you're so good to me! I'll go take care of those idiots right away!"

"Okay, then it's up to you, Bonney!"

The call has ended.

The woman stood up from the deck.

Her smooth pink hair fluttered in the wind as she stretched, revealing her stunning figure.

Of course, what's most striking is her height of over eight meters; just standing here, she's like a small mountain.

"Heh heh, you foolish pirates, I, Charlotte Bonney, will punish you!"