Fish-Man Island Bows Its Head! Roa!

Fish-Man Island is facing a tremendous disaster.

The seawater that rushed into the island through the giant bubble that enclosed it created waves hundreds of meters high.

Moreover, due to the immense pressure of the deep sea, the giant waves were not only enormous in size, but also incredibly fast. In just a moment, they had already swallowed up the edge of Fish-Man Island and swept towards the Ryugu Kingdom with an overwhelming force!

"What... what is that?!"

Waterwheel Town, located on the west side of Fish-Man Island, is famous for its rows of large waterwheels. The forging workshops powered by these waterwheels are the beating heart of this town.

However, at this moment, all the mermaids and Fish-Man living here froze in place, their pupils trembling as they stared into the distance.

The deafening roar was like the sky collapsing and the earth splitting apart, as if the entire ocean had collapsed.

A colossal wave, as large as a mountain, was crashing down on the town.

"Are you kidding me...? A tsunami? How could there be a tsunami on this island!?"

"Did a giant bubble burst?! Seawater, seawater is rushing in--!"

"Run!... Run!!"

Although they were all born and raised by the sea, and could move about in the water as if it were flat land, everyone knew all too well that in the face of such a devastating wave, any swimming skills were meaningless.

If you are hit head-on by that raging wave, you will be instantly shattered to pieces!

Escape!

The only thing we can do now is to run!

But... where should we escape to?

Rumble rumble rumble--!!!

The giant waves gave them no time to think.

It was like a ruthless, prehistoric beast, swallowing the entire Waterwheel Town whole.

The iconic giant waterwheel, upon contact with the waves, is torn to pieces like a fragile toy.

Immediately afterwards, the town's houses, streets, bridges—everything—was completely flattened and reduced to rubble in the next instant.

And the town's residents...

Whether they were mermaids or Fish-Man, no matter how graceful and agile they had been in the water, they were now swept up in the raging torrent like ants, without even having time to utter a scream.

They tumbled and crashed in the raging waves.

In just a few breaths, its body became contorted, and was even torn apart by a collision with a sharp object, before vanishing into the surging waves in the blink of an eye.

Waterwheel Town was just the beginning; the giant waves continued their relentless, roaring as they crushed towards the main city of Fish-Man Island!

Fish-Man Island isn't particularly large, yet the sheer size of these giant waves was terrifying, rising hundreds of meters high, their roar like a super thunderstorm. Therefore—

The hustle and bustle of the main urban area was initially broken by a sharp shout.

"What is that?!"

A female mermaid pointed into the distance in utter terror, her face deathly pale, her voice distorted by extreme fear.

The clamor was cut off as if by a sharp blade, and silence fell instantly.

All the residents, whether pedestrians on the street or customers in the shops, stopped what they were doing and looked in the direction she was pointing.

The next moment, an indescribable chill instantly froze every heart.

The distant sea is no longer the familiar open space, but has been replaced by an endless expanse of "darkness" that connects heaven and earth!

Carrying the ruins of Waterwheel Town and endless silt, a destructive wave hundreds of meters high surged toward the main city like a primordial beast that devoured everything, with a speed that seemed slow but was actually unstoppable!

The light cast by the Eve Tree paled in comparison to it, and its enormous shadow, like a curtain of death, enveloped the entire city first!

"The sea... a tsunami... it's a tsunami!!!"

"Impossible... The bubble wrap wasn't broken! How could seawater...?"

"Run! Run!!"

Just like what happened in Waterwheel Town, panic exploded and spread like a plague in an instant.

The once bustling and noisy street instantly descended into utter chaos.

People fled in all directions like headless flies, the mermaids' beautiful tail fins thrashed wildly, and the Fish-Man's strong bodies pushed through the crowd with all their might, just trying to go faster and faster.

In mid-air, Jinbe, who was sitting on the back of a giant fish flying through the sky, also noticed the massive wave surging towards them with unstoppable force. He almost screamed, "Brother Tai! What on earth is going on?!"

"..."

Fisher Tiger's once ruddy face had now lost some of its color.

They came to Fish-Man Island as Gaban had instructed, to stop Shyarly's prophecy from spreading.

I just finished up and am getting ready to head back to Fish-Man Island.

But--

"Roa!!"

Fisher Tiger screamed in terror, "Roa's here! Shyarly's prophecy—"

Coral Hill.

Outside the Mermaid Cafe.

The prophet Shyarly stared blankly at the massive waves sweeping in from afar, her already pale face now contorted with agony. "It's here, it's still here! I still couldn't stop anything!"

The most painful thing for a prophet is that she can see the future and foresee the arrival of disaster.

However, no matter what she did, she could not change that future; at some point, disaster would inevitably strike.

Having foreseen the future, the future was already predetermined; all her actions were merely pushing the world toward that predetermined future.

She simply saw the future a little earlier than everyone else.

At the same time.

Above, the Dragon Palace.

"Roa!! What have you done?!"

Gaban, the third-ranking member of the Roger Pirates, had turned deathly pale.

"Oh, because Neptune just threatened me,"

Roa, however, wore a look of utter delight. Fish-Man Island was now quite habitable. "So, I'm going to threaten them back now. That's what fairness is, isn't it?"

He looked at the somewhat dazed Neptune with a relaxed expression, "Aren't you going to take a look? Neptune, the disaster that Fish-Man Island is about to face is because of your refusal just now."

"You bastard!!"

The rage even caused a seasoned veteran like Gaban to lose his mind, instinctively swinging his giant axe and lunging at Roa.

But.

"You've really been underestimated."

A jet-black blade, imbued with a powerful Haki, suddenly pierced through the air.

Gaban's pupils suddenly contracted.

Oops!

The black blade pierced through Gaban's right shoulder in an instant. He only managed to turn his body at the last second; otherwise, his lung would have been pierced!

Without any hesitation, Gaban swung his great axe, crackling with dark, Haki Inazuma, and cleaved directly at Abel in front of him.

Abel made no attempt to dodge, casually throwing a punch at Gaban's axe, which was imbued with Conqueror's Haki.

The Conqueror's Haki Entanglement is indeed the strongest technique that only top-tier powerhouses can master, and it is absolutely a symbol of the top powerhouses.

However, this does not mean that this move is truly unbeatable.

At least for this moment, Abel's fist, which was only imbued with Armament Haki, sent Gaban's axe flying with a single punch!

The third-in-command on the Pirate King's ship was also sent flying.

"Forehead!!"

Gaban landed awkwardly, rolling twice on the ground, blood splattering from the wound on his shoulder, leaving a crimson trail on the ground.

That brat!

Black Blade?

And how could it be so hard!

Lunarian aren't that tough?

Now, let alone withstanding the disaster brought by Roa, even this little brat from the Lunarian can't withstand it!

Before Gaban could launch his attack, Neptune had already stumbled to the edge of the Dragon Palace, peering down in fear.

Then he saw the giant wave that was about to devour everything.

"..."

Neptune was completely stunned.

"This--this--"

Fish-Man Island is about to be swallowed up!

This giant wave will turn everything into ruins!

"How spectacular! Although natural disasters have occurred many times before, this is truly the first time a giant wave has swallowed up a city."

Roa walked to Neptune's side and leaned down to look down as well.

But unlike Neptune, whose face was filled with terror and despair, the boy's face was full of innocent wonder and admiration. "A wave of this size is a once-in-a-decade sight, even in the New World! I'm amazing!"

His Majesty the King of the Ryugu Kingdom simply stared blankly at Roa.

Roa looked up at him. "But don't worry, witnessing such a sight is worth dying for. The residents of Fish-Man Island certainly won't blame you, so don't put too much pressure on yourself, Neptune."

"Yes, although it was all because of you."

Did it start because of me?

"Stop! Roa! Stop right now!!"

Neptune screamed at the top of his lungs.

In that instant, all the numbness and despair on his face transformed into pleading and regret.

Why, why did you say those two harsh words just now?!

Wasn't Shyarly's prophecy already very clear?

Disaster will strike if you refuse this man's demands!

Please! Stop!

Neptune's massive head slammed against the ground with a thud, creating a dent in the hard floor.

The king of this country set aside all his dignity and begged Roa to spare the country.

But.

Roa simply looked at him calmly. "Neptune, no, that's not what I want to hear."

"..."

Neptune's body visibly stiffened.

Then.

"I agree! I agree!"

Neptune's body was visibly trembling.

His face was contorted in extreme pain, and tears and snot blurred his features.

Shirahoshi was his most beloved youngest daughter, a precious child he had cherished and protected since she was a baby.

But now, this useless father can only helplessly let the monster in front of him take her away.

And his fellow fish-men on Fish-Man Island — Roa wants to make them his army to fight against the World Government.

How many of them will ever return?

But there's nothing we can do.

At this point, there is no other choice!

"I will organize a Fish-Man army for you, Shirahoshi can also be given to you, so Lord Roa, please stop!"

Neptune's head slammed heavily against the ground.

Fish-Man Island, too, bowed down before Roa.

Neptune--

Gaban, who was being beaten back by Abel, couldn't help but feel a little bitter as he looked at Neptune kneeling on his knees.

Has it really come to this?

However, he understood.

As king, Neptune had to be responsible for the country.

Beside her, Queen Otohime was already covering her mouth and crying.

But the woman said nothing; she knew she had no other choice.

"Sigh, humans are truly strange creatures. They know exactly how things will end, yet they always feel they can change it."

Young Roa shook his head with a sigh, glanced at Neptune, then quickly changed his tune, "Ahem, of course, mermaids are the same, they're all the same, don't worry about the details."

"But in any case, abandoning darkness for light is a good thing."

He sniffed, then said, "Five ants!"

Then, he casually waved his hand.

Below, on Fish-Man Island,

On the edge of the main urban area, near the direction of the giant wave.

The place is in complete chaos.

Fish-Man and mermaids were running away frantically, screams and shouts filling the air.

However, their speed was insignificant compared to the giant waves, and the earth-shattering tsunami was already upon them.

At that very moment, when everyone was screaming, closing their eyes, and waiting to die.

Boom!!

The monstrous wave that was about to destroy everything suddenly stopped.

"Huh?"

The Fish-Man and mermaids stared blankly at everything before them.

The surging, towering waves seemed to have been paused, frozen in place before them! Even the deep-sea fish caught in the waves couldn't brake in time and were thrown out of the waves.

"Eh!!!"

Everyone was thrown into chaos.

What exactly happened?

How can a tsunami suddenly stop?

That's not all. The next moment, the waves became as docile as a kitten, rapidly retreating in the direction they had come from!

"Huh?! What, what's going on here?!"

Is this a real tsunami?

The tide shouldn't recede like this, should it?

Amidst the bewilderment of everyone on the island, the giant wave began to flow back into the deep sea through the enormous hole in the bubble.

However, even so, everything destroyed along the way could never be recovered. The area from the west side of Fish-Man Island to the main city was now nothing but ruins.

In mid-air.

Jinbe Fisher Tiger stared blankly.

After a long silence, Fisher Tiger spoke in anguish, "Jinbe, Fish-Man Island seems to have completely knelt before Roa!"

Jinbe remained silent.

Dragon Palace.

Neptune stared blankly at Fish-Man Island below.

Roa's abilities are simply astonishing.

Despite being Devil Fruit User, he can even control seawater!

In that case, even the deep sea poses no threat to him!

And he could destroy Fish-Man Island with just a snap of his fingers.

How could such a monster exist in the world?

"You should be happy now, Neptune."

Roa chuckled and said, "You protected your country."

Neptune gave a smile that looked more like a grimace.

"Smile more!"

Roa said, "Everyone in this world will have to make a choice later, no one is an exception. Fish-Man Island is at least a pre-IPO stock now."

"..."

Neptune was speechless.

That is, at this time.

"Mother! Dad! I'm so scared!"

The sound of a girl crying could be heard.

A great white shark flew out of the palace, and on its back lay the pitifully crying Princess Shirahoshi.

Enel floated beside him, showing no remorse whatsoever for capturing a twelve-year-old girl.

Roa carefully examined the little girl.

It's huge.

She is even older than Aunt Linlin, and is almost at the level of giants of the same age.

She's quite cute, but too young; she doesn't fit Roa's aesthetic.

However, its strength lies in its powerful yet aesthetically pleasing movements.

"Shirahoshi!!"

Queen Otohime burst into tears instantly. She was a very emotional person to begin with, and now, seeing her crying daughter and thinking about her future, the grief in her heart was beyond words.

The frail princess staggered as she ran towards the little princess.

Enel glanced at Roa, and seeing that he didn't react, he didn't stop him.

The great white shark lay docilely on the ground, allowing the little princess to roll over and get down.

Then, Otohime threw herself into her daughter's arms, hugging her and weeping, "My Shirahoshi! My daughter!"

"Mother?"

The little princess, who had been crying, was now somewhat bewildered by her mother's behavior.

Why is Mother crying?

Then.

Neptune slowly turned around, looking at his bewildered daughter, his face also filled with grief.

He wanted to speak, but it felt as if a massive Red Line was pressing down on his heart, and no matter what he did, he couldn't utter a sound.

It wasn't until he caught a glimpse of Roa out of the corner of his eye that horror and fear welled up from the depths of his heart, and the king, this father, finally clenched his teeth.

"Shirahoshi! From now on, you will leave Fish-Man Island with Lord Roa!"

"Yo!"

Roa greeted the little princess with a smile, "Please take care of me from now on, Princess Shirahoshi."

"Huh?"

The little princess looked at Roa blankly, then turned to look at her father, her big eyes filled with doubt and confusion.

It wasn't until a few seconds later that she understood what her father meant, and then...

The tears that hadn't yet fallen from her eyes now streamed down her face like a torrent, and the little princess instantly pouted, "Daddy, don't you want me anymore?"

"Shirahoshi!!"

Queen Otohime wept even more bitterly, her arms tightly embracing her daughter's massive body as if trying to meld her into her own. "My daughter! Don't blame your father, he was forced into it..."

"I'm sorry! Shirahoshi, I'm so sorry!"

Even the tough Neptune couldn't hold back his tears, clutching his head in anguish, "Dad can't do anything, it's all for this country! It's all Dad's fault, I'm so useless!"

"It's all my fault! I'm so useless! I actually let my daughter sacrifice herself for this country!!"

Oh...

Roa's lips curled slightly.

It tastes even better now.

That's great.

"Mother... Dad..."

Princess Shirahoshi has always been timid and prone to crying, suddenly stopped.

She looked down at her mother, who was crying so hard she was almost fainting, and then looked up at her father, who was also crying his heart out.

Sudden.

The little princess stopped crying.

"I understand, Dad, Mother, I understand..."

The little princess sniffled and nodded, "I'll go with this big brother, so, you, you shouldn't cry..."

Queen Otohime and Neptune were both taken aback.

Then, an even greater sorrow and regret welled up from the depths of their hearts.

Their self-indulgent grief, in turn, forced the kind-hearted daughter to make a choice!

"Wow!!"

Queen Otohime burst into tears, crying out, "Shirahoshi! My child!!"

Neptune bit his lip so hard it bled, and blood dripped down his face. He trembled and couldn't utter a single word.

"..."

Gaban, watching from the sidelines, unconsciously tightened his grip on the axe handle.

What a kind and sensible child!

Roa!

Your birth!

How much more pain and despair will you bring us?

What has this world done to you that you want to take revenge like this?

"That's good."

Although Roa can easily detect other people's emotions, he cannot truly read minds.

So he had no idea what Gaban was thinking, and at this moment he smiled brightly and said, "Little princess, how about trying to command those Sea Beasts?"

"Make them obey me."

"Eh--"

The little princess, who was sobbing, instinctively looked at her elderly father.

Neptune nodded with a pained expression, "Shirahoshi, listen to Lord Roa..."

So the little princess looked up at the Sea Beast in the deep sea above.

She tentatively began, "You must listen to Lord Roa..."

"..."

Gaban gritted his teeth.

Did Roa really get his hands on Aquaman's power like that?

But.

"Um?"

Roa tilted his head back and asked, "What do you mean by 'Shirahoshi's power hasn't fully Awakening yet'? That she can't truly communicate with you?"

This guy is really talking to the Sea Beast!

Gaban felt a chill run down his spine.

However, the next moment, after clearly hearing Roa's words, a sense of joy unconsciously welled up in his heart.

Not fully Awakening yet?

In other words, can we delay any longer?

Even if it's just a delay, it's better than nothing, right?

"Oh, whatever!"

Roa, however, was not in a hurry. Instead, he revealed a meaningful smile.

"Hey, my dogs, your owner is mine now. You know what to do next, right?"

"..."

The Sea Beast fell silent.

After a long silence, a helpless voice boomed in Roa's ear.

"Demon King, please don't harm the King! We will obey your command..."

Roa immediately grinned.

I understand Cao Mengde's happiness!