Joy Boy's Successor! The Rubber Giant! Let's Fight!

Rubber Fruit!

They came for this Devil Fruit!

In that instant, Shanks felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

However, it's not surprising that Roa wanted this fruit.

After all, this guy also arrived in Laugh Tale with them back then and learned the truth about the whole world.

He certainly knew what the Rubber Fruit represented.

This fruit is one of the very few in the world that can be called Devil Fruit worthy of being called a god!

What truly shocked Shanks was how Roa knew he had obtained the Devil Fruit.

The only people who should know about this, besides ourselves, are the World Government.

Furthermore, it is an absolute secret even within the World Government.

Given Roa's relationship with the World Government, how could he possibly know about this?

Even if he has excellent information, and even if that guy Morgans is his subordinate, this still doesn't make sense!

However, it's pointless to dwell on these things now.

The important thing now is to figure out what to do next!

"You stole that fruit, didn't you, Shanks?"

Roa said with great interest, "You, who inherited Roger's Straw Hat, obtained that fruit; it should have been a destiny-like development."

"But you didn't eat the fruit. Did you reject it, or did it reject you? Where is the fruit that has been searching for Joy Boy for eight hundred years?"

"...

Shanks remained silent.

Yes, did he reject the fruit, or did the fruit reject him?

Robin was also lost in thought.

Is everything truly an arrangement of fate?

Fate granted her the fruit from Shanks, but were her inner resolve and hesitation also predetermined?

And now, is Roa's presence here also a twist of fate?

"Where is it stored, or who ate it? Come on, Shanks,"

Roa's smile widened. "Answer me."

It doesn't matter who eats it.

Catch it back and give it to Judge; try copying it.

Even if it can't be copied, isn't there still the Dark-Dark Fruit?

If everything is truly fate, then perhaps Teach will find the Dark-Dark Fruit sooner or later.

Shanks paused for a moment, then raised his head and said calmly, "Is this a deal, Roa?"

"Is that how you understand it? Honestly, didn't I already say that during our previous call? What kind of face do you have to offer?"

Roa smiled helplessly, "Well, strictly speaking, you could say that, because if you refuse."

Smack

He raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.

Boom!

The ground beneath everyone's feet immediately began to shake.

Strictly speaking, the entire Amazon Lily began to tremble violently.

A sudden earthquake struck the island.

"See, if they refuse, this country will be in trouble."

"Roa!"

Black and red Inazuma erupted from Shanks' body, and his hand was already on the hilt of his beloved sword at his waist.

Are you sure?

Roa raised the corners of his mouth. "Once you draw your sword, it won't be so easy to put it back."

Shanks' hand holding the sword suddenly stiffened.

Whether we can defeat this bastard is hard to say, but with his terrifying abilities, he should be able to destroy this island in just a few seconds.

"Roa!"

At this moment, Gloriosa pleaded, "Just for the sake of how I took care of you back then, please forgive this country!"

Tears even streamed down her aged face.

This country has not made any mistakes, and has never offended the Calamity Company.

There's no question of forgiveness whatsoever.

However, the world of pirates doesn't follow so many rules.

When the strong raise their swords, the weak can only beg for their forgiveness.

"Throat."

Looking at his dear aunt's state, Roa couldn't help but sigh softly.

To be fair, Aunt Gloriosa was indeed quite good to him back on Beehive Island.

Even Roa's heart softened at this moment. "Aunt Gloriosa, since you've said so, and I'm not some kind of demon," she said, "How about this, even if they don't give me the fruit, I'll only destroy three-quarters of Amazon Lily, okay?"

That's really generous of you, isn't it?

You rarely find 25% off when you go to the supermarket.

Sigh, today is the day of the kind-hearted Roa.

Gloriosa's small body visibly stiffened for a moment, then an expression appeared on her face that was hard to tell whether it was a cry or a laugh.

Roa.

Hancock's body tensed instantly, her fists clenched, and she wanted nothing more than to rush up and kick this scumbag's head off!

Just how far is this bastard going to take fooling us?

She almost rushed out, but luckily Shakky grabbed her hand.

Now is not the time to act impulsively!

Otherwise, Amazon Lily would truly be doomed.

"Roa, I can understand it as,"

Rayleigh said in a deep voice, "Once you get that fruit, you won't attack this country again, right?"

"Hmm, is that so?"

Roa tilted his head, feigning ignorance.

It must be said that, for someone like him who can clearly see other people's emotions, the constantly changing psychology of these guys in front of him is really interesting.

"Roa,"

Roger's daughter, Robin, the current captain of the Kuja Pirates Robin, said gravely, "We need a definite answer!"

"Really,"

Looking at Robin, Roa shook his head helplessly. "People who are too serious are usually not liked, but having a face like Robin's is a different story."

"Well, thankfully he didn't inherit Roger's looks."

Who I look like is none of your business!

Robin said indifferently, "Also, I need your definite answer."

"It's very relevant."

Roa shrugged. "My answer is, fine, as long as you hand over the fruit to me, I won't destroy this country."

Hearing this, Robin breathed a sigh of relief.

Even a scumbag like Roa wouldn't easily break his promise, right?

"So, the deal is done, right?"

Loki's impatient voice, accompanied by a gushing breath, instantly filled the palace with a smoky atmosphere, "Where is that fruit now? Bring it out at once!"

Roa's lips twitched involuntarily; this guy wasn't very hygienic.

As evidence, Robin, having made up her mind, originally wanted to take a deep breath.

But the next moment, he felt a bit nauseous and dry heaved.

Then, Robin turned around and looked at Shanks and Rayleigh.

Although she had made her decision, she still needed Rayleigh and Shanks' approval.

Shanks and Rayleigh both nodded at her.

There's nothing to hesitate about now, right?

Ultimately, while the Rubber Fruit is important, it can only unleash its true power after it is Awakening.

For eight hundred years, no one except Joy Boy has been able to Devil Fruit Awakening.

More importantly, Roa is already a Devil Fruit user; even if he obtains the fruit, he cannot possibly eat it himself.

Judging from the current situation, Roa is likely going to give the fruit to Loki.

Given this guy's strength and aptitude, it's not that he's unworthy of the Rubber Fruit.

However, even with Loki subservient to Roa, it's unlikely he can Devil Fruit Awakening.

However, handing this fruit over to Roa is probably just the beginning!

Robin turned around, her beautiful and captivating eyes looking directly at Roa.

"That fruit is right here with me."

"Huh?"

Roa was genuinely surprised. "It was actually in your hands?"

"Interesting. Roger entrusted his hat to Shanks, but Shanks has decided to entrust this fruit to you."

"And the most interesting thing is that you still haven't eaten that fruit. Are you waiting for someone too? Robin, are you also thinking of entrusting everything to someone?"

To whom should we entrust it?

The leader of the Straw Hat Pirates in this world is called Straw Hat Shanks.

"Of course, you're entrusting it to me, the great one!"

Loki craned his neck impatiently, his head almost squeezing into the palace. "Hahaha! Hey, woman, hurry up and take out that fruit!"

Robin paused slightly, and the next second, under Roa Yayi's gaze, he headed towards a corner of the palace.

"Huh?"

Roa blinked blankly, watching as Robin took out a purple Devil Fruit from a storage cabinet in the corner of the palace.

"Ah!!"

Bege, who had been standing quietly to the side, was now speechless with astonishment. "Right here!!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Roa couldn't help but burst into laughter, "There's actually such a thing?"

It's actually placed right here in this palace?

So, it was already right next to me?

Is this also fate?

Ha ha.

I hope you will keep your promise.

Robin simply tossed the fruit to Roa.

Roa caught it and glanced at it briefly.

Simplicity is the best comparison.

Compared to the cool appearance of other top-tier Devil Fruit, this one can only be described as ordinary. It's hard to imagine that this fruit is one of the few god-level Devil Fruit.

That's right. Before Awakening π, all that's missing is the simple and elegant fruit of Shijiao.

"Boss!"

Loki was already urging them on impatiently.

"Hmph, you little glutton."

Roa smiled, tossed the fruit in his hand, and said, "Open your mouth."

"Ah!"

Loki had never opened his mouth this wide in his entire life, no matter how hard he tried.

Roa tossed it casually.

This fruit, bearing the name of the Sun God Pi, and sought after even by Captain Rocks, was thus called a god-level Devil Fruit. It traced a perfect parabola through the air and gently floated into Loki's mouth.

"Slim Shady!"

Loki immediately shut his mouth, as if afraid someone would snatch the food from his mouth, and swallowed the fruit without chewing.

Seeing this, Rayleigh couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Could it be that Joy Boy is really waiting for something as trivial as losing Roa's public light?

Princess Shirahoshi inherited the power of Poseidon, has already fallen into his hands. The Kingdom of Pi, which contains the power of Pluton, was occupied by his ally Kaido decades ago, and Pluton will eventually fall into his hands as well.

Laugh Tale's treasures were all taken by him long ago.

And now, even the Shiga fruit, which housed the power of the Sun God Nika, has been eaten by his subordinates.

He got everything Joy Boy left behind!

If Roa didn't lose out, who did, Joy Boy's successor?

And most importantly, Wan, this guy Roa, really has the potential to do what Joy Boy couldn't do back then. He really does have the potential to defeat Imu!

However, Roa not only inherited Joy Boy's legacy, but also Imu's ruthlessness.

No, even Imu doesn't possess his purity.

Roa seemed born to bring disaster to this world.

While Rayleigh was lost in thought, Roa was watching Loki with great interest.

He was certainly fortunate to have been able to eat the Gum Fruit.

But a bow is unnecessary; it's too Tang Dynasty-esque.

"Loki, how is it?"

"Oh!"

Loki suddenly let out a strange laugh, "Hahaha! It's coming! It's surging up!"

As Loki spoke, his massive body began to back away.

The enormous head, deeply embedded in the palace, was also pulled backward.

Because the inlays were so perfectly fitted, the entire palace creaked as he pulled on them.

Then, his head began to deform.

The head is being stretched, especially the neck, which is visibly becoming thinner and longer.

"Oh."

Roa raised an eyebrow slightly.

My body has completely turned into gelatin.

In fact, even without Awakening, the Gum-Gum Fruit is still quite unique compared to other Paramecia Devil Fruit.

Just like the elemental transformation of the Logia, the body maintains the properties of the gel without the user actively activating the energy.

With a loud bang, Loki ripped his head out of the palace.

"Haha! What a wonderful feeling!"

Outside the palace, at the foot of the mountain wall, Loki excitedly tugged at his own body.

No matter which part of the body it is, it can be easily deformed and stretched with just a gentle pull.

Roa released the two young girls from his arms, stepped down from the throne, and slowly headed towards the opening Loki had smashed open.

He walked past Robin and the others as if to repeat what he had done.

This simple action alone caused Shanks, Robin, and the others to tense up, their hands instinctively gripping their weapons.

But Roa did nothing, completely ignoring the lights, and simply walked to the huge gap, looking down at the excited Loki below.

"Boss! Look at this!"

Loki laughed and looked up, then suddenly looked up at the sky and swung his fist forcefully.

His right fist suddenly extended like a whip, creating sonic booms that sent the air soaring hundreds of meters into the air.

"My body has become so interesting! Hahaha! This well power is so much fun!"

Roa's lips curled slightly.

This kid is really easy to please.

Without Awakening or shifting gears, where would the strength of the Rubber Fruit come from?

"Is this all thanks to Joy Boy's Devil Fruit?"

Bege, following Roa's footsteps, also looked on with curiosity. Watching Loki fidgeting with him below, Bege raised an eyebrow slightly. "Looks like he's nothing special, huh?"

Judging from its current performance, it's just turning its body into rubber.

"It's only because they haven't Awakening yet."

Roa opened the way.

Although it is still rubber after Awakening, at that time the rubber is just the surface; what is truly stronger is that almost uncontrollable power.

"Roa!"

Just then, Robin's voice came from behind. The woman looked at Roa's tall, thin back with a solemn expression, "We have given you the fruit as agreed. Don't forget your promise."

"Don't worry, I quite like this duchy."

Without turning his head, Roa Ya simply said, "Besides, it's already mine, and I, as a public servant, actually quite dislike spending money on it."

Behind him, Robin gritted her teeth.

As expected, Roa was still unwilling to let go of this duchy!

"Oh, right,"

Roya turned around and said, "Robin, why don't you Kuja Pirates work for me too? And Shanks and Rayleigh, you're getting a bad deal."

"Wasn't Roger's dream to completely change the world? Now, besides us, who else in the entire world can do that?"

Stop daydreaming, you despicable man!

Hancock, the Kuja Pirates, gritted her teeth and cursed angrily.

"Should I refuse?"

Roa said, "That would be wonderful!"

"If people like you were to die silently here, it would be a tragedy for the Wan Zhenggong era."

"Death? Aren't you being a bit too arrogant, Roa!"

Rayleigh placed his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist, and black and red Haki Inazuma began to leap.

If Roa doesn't use Amazon Lily as a threat, then a war might not be out of the question.

"Arrogant?"

Roa tilted his head. "Arrogant bow, Rayleigh."

Boom!!

The entire palace—no, the entire island—suddenly began to tremble at that very moment!

A violent and overwhelming aura surged from Roa, crushing the palace as it began to crumble, and then pressed heavily on everyone.

Pirates below the rank of officer fainted instantly. Even a strongman like Beckman Hancock trembled, and officers like Lucky Roux and Yasopp went limp.

Shanks' expression suddenly changed.

This level of Conqueror's Haki!

Sure enough, the lights in Roa's house are ridiculously strong!

Hahaha! Shall we fight?

Loki leaned closer again. "Perfect timing to test the well power we just obtained!"

Shanks let out a slow sigh, his eyes sharpening once more. "Since that's the case, let's go, Roa!"

"If we were to give in simply because you are stronger, why would we have bothered going to sea!"

"That's right, it's Ru Yuan!"

Robin's eyes were equally resolute.

"I see."

Roa rubbed his chin, looking somewhat troubled. "This is giving me a headache. I really like you guys."

"But now that things have come to this, words seem to have lost their meaning; let's let our actions speak for themselves."

"Roa!"

Robin said in a deep voice, "Don't forget your promise!"

Don't worry, 7

Roa Yaqingheng said, "You shouldn't be able to push me to that point."

That means if necessary, they will still not hesitate to break the agreement and use Amazon Lily to threaten everyone, right?

What a despicable man!

"Alright, let's start the fight."