Expansion Plan! Prepare for War! Elbaf's Sorrow!

Although the first step of the action had been planned, of course, since they had finally reunited, they didn't just disperse immediately. The banquet that Teach and Loki had interrupted was to resume, but this time the number of people attending the banquet had increased significantly.

On the ruins of the shattered Beehive Island, an unprecedentedly grand banquet began.

"Cough cough cough... they're all monsters with infamous reputations throughout the world."

Huddled in a corner, one of Teach's companions, Doc Q, who looked like a sickly old man, lowered his voice, a strange laugh in his tone, "Truly remarkable, Lord Roa. Not only is your overwhelming and terrifying strength, but even more terrifying is your ability to unite a group of villains."

"Golden Lion, Kaido, Red, Charlotte Linlin, Charlotte Katakuri, the captain, and Loki —they're all formidable monsters."

The strongman Kisas Burgess's expression became somewhat distorted with excitement, "If everyone unites around Roa, then apart from the World Government, no one in the world can stop us!"

"The winds of fate are blowing."

Sniper Van Oka calmly wiped the long sniper rifle in his hand. "The moment this great man returned, the fate of the world had already taken a different turn."

"Hmph, 3"

The man, slender and with skin so pale it was almost pallid, Lafitte softly, "So, you could say we're now considered members of the Calamity Company, right?"

"Isn't that perfect!"

Burgess raised his voice, "An unprecedented war is about to break out! And we'll be able to participate in it under the name of Calamity Company! Hahaha! I can't wait!"

"Destiny,"

With a somewhat mystical air, Van Augur slowly spoke, "Where will this lead us?"

On the other side.

Loki and his giants were also enjoying a joyous feast.

They were quite excited about their upcoming return to Elbaf.

Their unrestrained demeanor made Charlotte Linlin, who was sitting at the head table, light up.

"Stop looking, Aunt Linlin,"

Roa couldn't help but laugh out loud, "You should know how much the giants of Elbaf hate you."

"It's all because you, you brat, didn't keep your promise to me!"

Charlotte Linlin couldn't help but snort as she recalled what happened twenty-five years ago.

Roa had promised to introduce Harald to her.

The introductions have been given, and we've gotten to know each other.

But it's limited to just knowing about it.

Even after that, Harald was immediately enslaved by that woman from the World Government.

Roa shrugged. "This isn't entirely my fault. Who knew something like that would happen? And Aunt Linlin, even if Harald hadn't been enslaved, didn't he still hate you?"

"That's enough of this boring nonsense."

Kaido slammed his fist on the table impatiently. "Roa, if you're going to take back the New World, then why don't you take care of those two bastards, Whitebeard and Straw Hat, too?"

It must be said that the power of habit is indeed great. At this moment, when Big Brother Kaido uttered the word "Straw Hat," Roa was able to naturally maintain his composure.

"This sea area needs no other voices besides ours."

Roa casually remarked, "If they insist on blocking our way, we might as well just run them over."

At this point, the combined strength of Shanks and Whitebeard seems far too weak.

Even those known as the Pirate Emperors could only play supporting roles in the upcoming war.

There was no other way; the combined forces of the two sides about to clash were simply too immense.

"Hehehe! I'll take that Whitebeard!"

Kaido's face was full of eagerness, "I'm going to kill that bastard with my own hands!"

"How cruel, Big Brother Kaido."

Roa said somewhat jokingly, "No matter what, Uncle Whitebeard was once our comrade, right? I remember you two had a pretty good relationship back then?"

"You're the one who said you'd crush them, you bastard!"

Kaido glared at Roa with annoyance.

"That's true, first come, first served then."

Roa shrugged. "I'm quite interested in the Whitebeard uncle."

I really want to collect all the platinum achievements for defeating the three legendary pirates: Roger, Golden Lion, and Whitebeard.

"You brat!"

Kaido gritted his teeth.

If that bastard Roa tries to take it from him, how can he possibly win?

"Even if it's that bastard Whitebeard, what's the point of fighting him with your strength!"

Upon hearing this, Roa nodded slightly.

That's true.

Whitebeard was indeed very strong. During his twenty-five years of disappearance, he rightfully earned the title of the World's Strongest Man.

However, his so-called strength, like that of Big Brother Kaido and Shiki, is still within the realm of human strength.

In my current state, I am indeed utterly vulnerable, and fighting would certainly not bring me any joy.

Only.

"Hey-hey,"

Roa's lips curled into a smile. "The strong ruthlessly humiliate the weak!"

What kind of expression would Whitebeard have when he watched helplessly as he crushed his beloved children one by one?

This is what we should really look forward to!

So please, don't try to stop me with your bare hands, old man with the Whitebeard.

"You wicked brat with a perverse sense of humor!"

Charlotte Linlin couldn't help but snort.

"So, Roa,"

The Golden Lion asked with great interest, "How far will we go this time?"

"That would be to completely destroy the World Government! Hehehe! Raze Mary Geoise to the ground and exterminate all the Celestial Dragons!"

Kaido declared without hesitation, "Now, who in this world can stop us!"

Myself, Shiki, Red, Linlin, Katakuri, Loki, Teach, and Bullet and Abel, who are definitely ridiculously strong as well!

There are as many as nine top-tier experts!

The number of cadres below the top-tier experts is in the double digits!

With Roa no longer even human, what in the world can stop us? What the hell can stop us?

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

Golden Lion leisurely lit a cigar, took a satisfying puff, and then, with the air of a powerful tycoon surveying the world, said, "This isn't twenty-five years ago. The Navy's strength has made a qualitative leap compared to back then. And then there are the Shichibukai. Putting aside the others, at least that brat Hawkeye's strength shouldn't be underestimated."

"Plus the Knights of God, the Five Elders, and that mysterious woman, humph, the government has just as many cards to play as we do."

That's it.

Roa nodded in agreement. "It's not a good habit to treat your opponent as a threat, especially since our opponent is a behemoth that has ruled the world for eight hundred years."

"If a war were to break out at all costs, the outcome would be uncertain."

Imu's true strength is undoubtedly greater than his possessed state. Although we don't know exactly how much stronger he is, he's very likely on par with me right now.

Moreover, Imu's trump card isn't just that weapon that lacks energy; he also possesses a secret weapon that defeated Joy Boy and his gang eight hundred years ago.

"We can't just take back the New World and call it a day, can we?"

Kaido looked annoyed. "Then all those years of getting so strong were for nothing?"

"Isn't the New World still quite wide on both sides?"

Roa said calmly, "Now that things have come to this, Calm Belt still stop us?"

"Oh, Roa, do you mean we should expand towards the West Blue and North Blue?"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes lit up. "Mother, Mother! Great idea! We can't take the whole world, but taking half of it first is not bad either!"

"Well, to what extent it can be accomplished depends on how the World Government responds."

Roa said leisurely, "Let's take back the New World first."

"Heh heh heh! Let's get started! This world has indeed been quiet for far too long!!"

In any case, the preliminary operational meeting ended there.

After a pleasant banquet, everyone returned to their respective posts to regroup their forces and prepare for the upcoming battle.

Charlotte Linlin eventually returned with Katakuri; she was not prepared to give up her struggle with Katakuri for control of the Charlotte Family.

It means they have no idea how much respect they have for their children.

Then, Roa and the others embarked on their journey to Elbaf.

Meanwhile, in Mary Geoise, among the Flower Room.

The Five Elders knelt respectfully behind Imu, who was watering the flowers.

Mars, with his long beard, spoke first, "Lord Imu, breaking news! Golden Lion and Kaido have both set out. Their destination is likely Beehive Island, and they're taking Redfield and Charlotte Linlin with them respectively!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, the old pirate alliance will reunite!"

"That's not all,"

Bald-headed Warcury added, "Witnesses saw the Teach Pirates and the Giant Soldier Pirates also heading towards Beehive Island!"

"Those two, Teach and Loki, probably aren't after their former boss."

"The situation we least want to see is about to unfold."

Nusjuro, a bald man with glasses and dressed in a kimono, said in a grave voice, "The monsters have gathered again, and they are even stronger than they were twenty-five years ago! They truly intend to start a new war!"

Imu continued watering the flowers, but a detached voice rang out, "He wants war, so Im will give him war."

"How dare they declare war on me! I'll show them who the true master of the world is!"

"Yes!"

The blond-haired Ju Peter respectfully said, "The Navy's forces are already assembling, the Shichibukai have also issued a summons, and the Knights of God are equally ready to go. All that's needed is your command."

"Furthermore, Lord Imu," said the bearded Satan cautiously, "We believe that Roa will likely want to wipe out the New World before formally launching his retaliation against us."

"The Whitebeard Pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates, and Elbaf will likely be their targets, especially Elbaf, where Loki has been trying to reclaim that country."

"Elbaf?"

Imu hesitated for a moment, "Could that place be used as a battlefield?"

"I'm afraid that won't work, Lord Imu!"

Warcury immediately kowtowed to the ground, his voice becoming urgent, "Elbaf is too far away. Apart from the Divine Knight and us who can teleport there directly, it will be difficult for other forces to get there in a short time!"

However, the Knights of God and we alone are absolutely no match for that monster group!

He might even be killed by Roa! He already possesses the power to break through immortality!

Even if Lord Imu were to possess and descend again, it would likely only be like what happened in Logue Town, allowing the enemy to retreat with ease.

He didn't say those two sentences, but Lord Imu should understand, right?

"In that case, let's abandon that country for now."

"It's already worthless," Imu said calmly. "I'll call Harald back."

The King of the World paused, then his voice laced with a cold laugh, "Perfect, it'll leave that Roa guy with a surprise."

"Yes!"

The Five Elders also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The enemy's strength is indeed extraordinary.

Even the Rocks Pirates of yesteryear are no match for the power Roa has gathered at this moment.

It can be said that since the battle with Joy Boy eight hundred years ago, the World Government has never faced an enemy of this strength.

To truly win, we must gather all our strength!

Otherwise, we can't just have Lord Imu descend in his true form or simply deploy the ultimate weapon, can we?

If it really comes to that, the whole world will face another round of cleansing.

It hasn't come to that point yet.

"In addition,"

Imu turned around, his calm, unwavering eyes beneath his black robes surveying the Five Elders. "How long are you going to search for Gehring's son? Im needs to find out from him what Joy Boy left behind on that island. Seize this opportunity."

"Yes, Lord Imu!"

The Five Elders pressed their foreheads to the soft grass, their attitude one of utmost respect.

A sea area in the New World.

One after another, giant warships roared forward, cutting through the waves.

One of the giant ships was sailing at the very front.

Roa looked at the group of slovenly men in front of him with great interest.

The four of them felt a chill run down their spines under Roa's gaze.

The pressure is too much!

Although I had heard about Lord Roa's deeds from Teach long ago, today I realize that those exaggerated legends seem rather petty!

This Lord Roa is undoubtedly the World's Strongest! Even monsters like Golden Lion and Kaido are no match for him!

He has even now gathered a force that rivals the World Government!

Just looking into the eyes of such a monster would be enough to scare you to death.

"Since he's your man, you can keep him with you, Teach. Just don't get in the way."

Roa looked away; there was really nothing to see, just a few cloves of rotten garlic. Judging from their auras, the strongest among them was only at the level of Liu Zi.

It has to be said, Teach's pirate crew is rather meager; their strongest officers are only Doflamingo and Bege. "Zehahaha! Boss, thank you very much!"

Standing next to Roa, Teach first expressed his gratitude after hearing Roa's words, then glared at Lafitte and the other three, "Aren't you going to thank the Boss!"

Roa didn't bother listening at all; it would be a waste to even glance at guys of this caliber. He simply waved his hand to signal them to shut up, then looked up at Loki was sitting cross-legged on the deck.

"Alright, Loki, tell me, what's the situation in Elbaf now?"

"It's all that idiot bastard Pops's fault!"

Loki's face instantly flashed with anger. "After that battle twenty-five years ago, he secretly returned to Elbaf! At that time, he turned a large number of giant warriors into Demon Giant like himself! Then he led them to join the World Government!"

"Twenty years ago, to test whether you were in trouble, that bastard Pops was sent back to Elbaf. Because we withdrew from the sea, Elbaf was completely under his control!"

"All the giant warriors were turned into demons, becoming lackeys controlled by the World Government! Even that piece of trash, Hajrudin, was the same!"

"Elbaf has become a military camp for the World Government! There are now quite a few Demon Giant serving in the Navy! That bastard Pops is even forcing all Titans to have as many children as possible! Anyone who dares to resist will be assimilated into a crazed Demon Giant!"

"Oh?"

Roa raised an eyebrow slightly.

Imu is quite savvy; he understands sustainable development.

"That's it! Lord Roa, no, Boss!!"

Dorry, standing behind Loki, suddenly knelt down, his hands on the ground, his expression pained. "Elbaf, who prided himself on the honor of his warriors, has now become a lackey of the World Government."

"Boss, we can only beg you to change all of this!"

Brogy went so far as to bow deeply to Roa.

Of course, Roa also threatened Harald and forcibly hired a group of giant warriors.

However, compared to the actions of the World Government, Roa seemed far too kind and approachable.

Now, when Dorry and Brogy call out "Boss," it's a genuine expression of their feelings.

After all, he's the only one left!

"So, he really deserves to die!"

Roa was somewhat annoyed.

That wretched Imu!

How could you be so mean?

How could someone be worse than yourself?

I wouldn't bear to break Elbaf!

"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go! Our target: Elbaf!"