Restless People! The Situation Takes a Sudden Turn for the Worse!

West Blue, Kingdom of Valyria.

"Bege, we surrender! We surrender!"

A group of men dressed in ornate robes bowed and scraped before Bege with fawning smiles, saying, "We represent this nation in submitting to Lord Roa!"

"You guys are pretty sensible."

Bege, whose short stature now seemed incredibly tall compared to these guys, had a cigar dangling from his mouth, hands in his pockets, and an air of arrogance on his face. "Much smarter than those reckless idiots."

"Hey-hey,"

The middle-aged man at the head of the group winked at Bege, "We're old friends of Mr. Baby. He asked us to cooperate with you, and of course we're happy to oblige!"

More importantly, who would dare to defy Lord Roa now?

You've destroyed several countries already. Even an idiot knows that resistance only leads to death, right?

"I see."

Bege nodded knowingly. "Dad really wasn't lying to me?"

"Of course, Baby's popularity in the West Blue is well-known!"

The middle-aged man quickly replied, "We've all received a lot of help from him, so it's only natural that we respond to his requests now."

"Bege, many countries in the West Blue are secretly preparing to pledge allegiance to Lord Roa. We can help make those connections!"

"Oh?"

Bege raised an eyebrow. "Is that so?"

"Of course, of course!"

The group immediately started nodding their heads like Xiao Ji pecking at rice.

"Then I'll have to leave it to you."

Bege smiled.

That's ridiculous. Even if Pops really got rid of these guys, he should have done so before.

But these guys only surrendered when we came knocking on their door.

Ultimately, they are just a group of speculators who will only make their final choice when forced into a corner.

It doesn't matter, as long as I can be of help.

The power it has displayed during this period must have terrified most countries in this sea area to the point of being unable to breathe, right?

In this situation, it should become much easier for these guys to win over Pops's acquaintances.

In that case, the progress of conquering the West Blue should be far ahead of that of North Blue, right?

Bege's lips curled into a pleased smile at the news.

My Pops has done a great service; perhaps he can get a piece of Pure Gold for him.

But it went so smoothly!

Even the Divine Knight could not stop their advance.

In that case, it won't be long before we can control both the West Blue and the North Blue.

As expected of the Boss, he's only just returned and is already about to conquer half the world.

It's just a bit of a pity that my hometown, this West Blue, will soon become what it used to be known as the freest sea in the world.

But what does it matter?

North Blue, Kingdom of Avista.

Several days have passed since that sudden disaster, and the pirates have left the country, leaving not a single one behind.

They seem to have abandoned the country outright.

However, the chaos they brought to the country was only just beginning.

This country, ravaged by pirates, is now nothing but ruins.

The city was shattered by artillery fire, and the farmland was turned into barren wastelands by tanks; everywhere was a scene of apocalypse.

On the contrary, the country's residents were not harmed. Apart from a very few unlucky individuals who dared to resist but were instead killed, almost all ordinary people survived.

This should have been a cause for celebration, especially when people discovered that the pirates had quickly left the island.

At that time, they thought they had been let go.

But soon, when their stomachs growled, they realized the pirates' sinister intentions.

Because there is no food left.

This country is not very large; like Dressrosa Rozares, it has a central city surrounded by farmland.

Now, the city, and almost all the surrounding settlements, have been reduced to ruins by the shelling.

Food – food in people's homes, food sold in stores, food stored in the national granaries – all of it was burned to ashes in the raging gunfire.

In just a few hours, the people who had been overjoyed by the pirates' departure were plunged back into despair.

Driven by ever-increasing hunger, they rummaged through the ruins like wild dogs, searching for food.

But that's too little.

The pirates' heavy cannons were so powerful that every place bombarded was completely whitewashed.

The amount of food that survived was extremely limited; feeding an entire country was simply a pipe dream.

And so, chaos ensued.

In a fight for a meager amount of food, everyone began to fight like mad dogs.

The important figures in this country have long been wiped out by pirates.

Therefore, when people fight over food, no one can step in to stop them.

The scale of the chaos continues to expand.

To make matters worse, the pirates destroyed all the country's ships when they left.

The entire country became a true island, and all its people had to struggle to survive on it.

However, this blockade is not absolute.

A skilled boatman gathered a group of people and pieced together a dilapidated ship from the ruins of a house. They secretly set sail, hoping to escape.

However, this was just as the ship left the country's coastal waters.

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, the sea instantly split open, and the seawater sank inward!

No, it wasn't a crack, it was a mouth.

A Sea Beast leaps upwards from the ocean below, its jaws wide open.

The next instant, the monster snapped its jaws shut and swallowed the entire small boat whole.

On the coast.

Those who had come in pursuit, realizing someone was trying to escape by boat, were all stunned.

In the sky, someone else was also stunned.

The gale coalesced into the shape of Dragon, who stared blankly down at the still turbulent sea below.

The entire Kingdom of Avista is under lockdown!

Sea Beast roam the waters near this country, and any ship that tries to approach or leave will be attacked without hesitation.

This country is finished.

Even Dragon, who wanted to help them, didn't know how to begin.

If ships cannot approach the country, they cannot deliver supplies or take people away.

Roa!!

Roa!!

Having disappeared for over twenty years, has he still become as vicious as he was back then?

Even if this country did not choose to surrender, it was only because of the decision of a small number of people in power!

What does this have to do with ordinary people? Is it really necessary to go to such lengths just to make an example of someone?

That monster!!!

Dragon gritted his teeth, and his body suddenly transformed into a whirlwind as he plummeted downwards.

The next moment, a fierce wind arose on the sea surrounding the island.

Huge tornadoes swept up the seawater, forming towering waterspouts that stretched to the heavens and the earth.

Just when the islanders thought the man-made disaster was not over and another natural disaster was about to strike, sea fish were flung into the sky by a waterspout and then fell towards the island like rain.

After a brief moment of bewilderment, cheers erupted across the island.

We're saved!

Dragon controlled the raging winds, his expression now extremely serious.

We must stop the pirates' expansion!

Otherwise, the North Blue Sea would have ended up like the freest sea in the world back then!

The Revolutionary Army's ultimate goal needs to be changed!

Roa is now on par with the World Government, and must be eliminated at all costs! He is the source of chaos in the world!

It could even be said that, between two evils, one should choose the lesser. If forced to choose between Roa and the World Government, then at least the World Government still acts like a human being in front of its Affiliated Nation.

But, as I said before, what should we do?

The Revolutionary Army's strength is far too weak between the World Government and the pirate alliance; they simply lack the power to intervene in this battle.

Putting everything else aside, the Sea Beast controlled by the pirate alliance alone are beyond the Revolutionary Army's ability to handle.

Is relying solely on the World Government?

Dragon thought to himself, "With their strange powers, the Divine Knight are definitely capable of defeating the pirates."

But how can we get them to engage in a real war?

Calamity City.

A huge fish tank was placed in Roa's palace at this time.

Inside the fish tank, beautiful mermaids are dancing gracefully.

"Um,"

Outside the fish tank, Roa leaned back on the soft sofa, nodding slightly in satisfaction. "Now I understand the joy of those Fish-Man."

He used to keep only kittens, rabbits, and foxes, but now he's finally getting some seafood.

Behind him, Shyarly, a mermaid who hadn't been put into the fish tank because she couldn't dance, sat on the floor with her tail coiled up. She looked at her fellow mermaids dancing gracefully with a strange sadness in her eyes.

Beside her, pink-haired Ginny glanced at her, then turned away.

If nothing unexpected happens, that monster Roa is probably deriving immense pleasure from this woman's suffering right now.

Roa did indeed have a slight smile on his face. "How is the little princess?"

The only woman standing beside him, Kozuki Toki, spoke calmly, "Although she still cries secretly sometimes, she's generally gotten used to life here."

If Dylan is the head butler of the Calamity Company, then Kozuki Toki is Roa's personal assistant.

It's a pity that this assistant can no longer provide Roa with dark energy.

Logically, such useless things should be decisively marginalized, but Luo is just too sentimental.

Sigh, this part about loyalty and righteousness.

"Take good care of her,"

Roa said, "Let her hone her skills as much as possible; her abilities will be absolutely indispensable in the wars to come."

Although she can now control Aquaman, this is only a basic version of the ability to control Sea Beast Shirahoshi.

Unable to communicate with the Sea Beast across the sea, Roa could only have the controlled Sea Beast come to him one by one to deliver messages, and then more Sea Beast would obey.

Frankly, it's very inefficient; not only is the number of Sea Beast it can control small, but the communication is also very inflexible.

But the Shirahoshi is different.

If Aquaman's powers were to truly Awakening, then even Sea Beast on the other side of the world would be able to hear Shirahoshi's commands instantly.

Absolutely terrifying!

Destroying the world is no joke.

"Yes."

Kozuki Toki nodded silently.

"Boss!"

Just as Roa was enjoying the song and dance, a figure hurried over.

Roa turned around, then smiled, "Judge, judging from your beaming face, you've brought me good news, haven't you!"

"Yes, Boss!"

Judge looked beaming. "It's been thoroughly checked, and the fruit was indeed a success!"

As he spoke, his expression turned wry, "Vegapunk's skills and intellect are truly beyond our reach; he actually managed to replicate a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit!"

"Not bad."

Roa nodded slightly. "And then? What did you get from that fruit and those documents?"

"Then we'll gain even more!!"

Judge's smile was wide with delight. "Regarding the replication of Devil Fruit, Vegapunk provided very detailed information. Although the most crucial steps are somewhat lacking, it doesn't matter. Our previous research can serve as a complete supplement. In that case, it won't be long before we can mass-produce Ancient Zoan as well!"

"We could even try to recreate Paramecia and Mythical Zoan! Especially Paramecia!"

Good!

Roa snapped his fingers lightly.

Old Bei is such an honest and kind man.

"However, regarding energy..."

Judge's high-pitched voice lowered, a hint of confusion creeping into it. "Vegapunk's research direction seems somewhat different from ours. It does offer some help to our research, but not a huge one."

"Because the data is incomplete, we need to experiment according to his line of thought first before we can determine which is more correct."

"Um."

Roa simply nodded.

Unfortunately, although Luo considers himself a cultured person in this world, he is indeed completely ignorant about scientific research.

Let the professionals handle it.

True leaders must learn to delegate.

Yes, that's the kind of leader Luo is. He basically doesn't manage things much, he just gives orders, and the actual execution depends entirely on his subordinates' self-discipline.

It was at this moment that Dylan arrived in a hurry.

Seeing the undisguised anxiety on his head butler's face, Roa smiled and said, "Judge just brought me some good news, Dylan, and you can't wait to bring me some bad news to balance it out?"

"Boss! Something's happened in the West Blue!"

That's what Dylan said.

Let's rewind to a short time ago.

The West Blue, the Kingdom of Medicar.

If Calm Belt as the starting point, this country is already located in the central part of the West Blue.

However, the pirate alliance's fleet, which was unstoppable, arrived here in just over a week.

Without encountering any resistance, the country's leaders simply surrendered.

After all, the newspapers clearly state the fate of the northern Kingdom of Alvita, which chose to resist.

There's simply no chance of winning, so what's the point of fighting?

"Hahaha! Very good!"

The supreme commander of this fleet, a high-ranking officer of the Flying Pirates, and Paramecia Iron-Iron Devil Fruit User, Iron Man Masque walked through the streets of this country, laughing heartily.

"In that case, we've conquered another country! Conquering this West Blue will be just around the corner!"

He was one of the most notorious criminals that the Golden Lion brought out of Impel Down, and he has been following the Golden Lion ever since, for decades now.

But without a doubt, this period has been the happiest time of his life!

As expected of Lord Roa, he's just as crazy as he was back then!

At this rate, they'll soon conquer half the world!

Who knows, maybe I'll even become a king someday!

He thought.

Boom!!

The violent roar suddenly interrupted his thoughts.

"Um?"

Masque turned his head and saw that from a house not far away, ominous black Inazuma suddenly shot out in all directions, accompanied by thick black smoke.

Masque's eyes widened, and his face turned deathly pale. "This is!!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

One after another, figures leaped out from the shattered house.

"Divine Knight?!"

Oh no!

Was a teleportation array set up on this island beforehand?

Is this the only island, or are all the other islands the same?

That would be troublesome!

But, in any case, it seems like I'm already finished.

It's a real shame we won't get to see Lord Roa conquer the world.

"Damn it!!"

His body instantly transformed into hard steel. The great pirate, who had roamed the seas for decades, roared at the figures rapidly approaching him.

"Come on, you scum!!"

Later.

In the ruined town, a red-haired man stood with his foot on Masque's unseeing head, speaking to someone in his mind's eye.

"Lord Imu, we successfully destroyed one of the fleets, but the news still got out. It probably won't be easy to repeat the same trick, but I think the pirates will never dare to be as arrogant as before."

The balance of power has shifted!