The Dragon of the End! The Curtain Falls!

In the great war eight hundred years ago that nearly destroyed the world, both sides deployed a total of four devastating weapons.

Joy Boy possesses three of them: Uranus, Pluton, Sea King Poseidon.

Meanwhile, Imu, their adversary, also possesses a weapon capable of countering these weapons, which will later be known as Ancient Weapon.

That's the origin of the name "Celestial Dragons" —a terrifying biological weapon that Joy Boy called the Dragon of the End."

Its name is Níðhöggr!

That is, the black dragon depicted in the murals of the Albafhalai Theological Seminary!

No one knows the origin of this monster. Joy Boy only said that this monster possesses terrifying power that is in no way inferior to that of Pluton and Uranus!

Moreover, being living beings, they possessed mobility far exceeding that of Pluton and Uranus, causing them immense suffering in that great battle.

That's why, after the Uranus was taken away by Imu, the battle situation instantly turned one-sided.

This is it!

But how did Imu know I was here? And why did he send this thing out directly?

And isn't the direction we came from a little wrong? We didn't come from the direction of Mary Geoise?

"What is that?!"

Everyone was stunned by the sudden appearance of the monster. In the sky, even Loki stopped attacking and stared in astonishment at the enormous creature rapidly approaching.

"A dragon? Such a huge dragon—wait!"

He suddenly realized something and couldn't help but exclaim, "Could it be the dragon that Boss mentioned was controlled by Imu eight hundred years ago?!"

Shanks realized the same thing as him.

Then, the man's feelings became somewhat complicated.

If it really is Imu who's causing trouble, it might actually be a good thing for them.

Since they've already exhausted all options against Roa, if Imu interferes, they might actually be able to escape.

But the next moment, Shanks paused for a second.

Because atop the black dragon that was hurtling towards them, an old man with flower-like decorations on the back of his head was struggling to cling to his scales to keep himself from being blown away, and he was shouting at the top of his lungs.

"Rayleigh, Shanks! Are you alright?! We've come to get you!"

"...!!"

Shanks stared in astonishment, his eyes wide. "Mr. Crocus!!"

As the distance closed further, it became clearer that familiar figures stood atop the black dragon's head—the former crew members of the Roger Pirates, led by the ship's doctor Crocus.

"Everyone!!"

At this moment, even after experiencing all sorts of storms on the sea, Shanks still felt a slight sting in his eyes.

Everyone's here!!

At this critical moment of life and death!

But how did they end up with this black dragon?

What is going on?

Roa noticed this too, and he was instantly plunged into an even deeper state of confusion, "What on earth is going on?"

Why would the Celestial Dragons' ultimate weapon bring the remnants of the Roger Pirates here?

Surely it's not like Imu and the Roger Pirates have made up?

"Hey, Gaban! What's going on?"

Roa lowered his head and looked at his most powerful cougar.

Equally stunned, Gaban turned around blankly and quickly said, "I don't know either, Boss!"

As he spoke, he gently kicked the incredibly weak Rayleigh. "Rayleigh, do you know what's going on?"

Rayleigh didn't answer. He didn't even notice the dragon in the sky; he just stared blankly at Shakky, who had been cut in half at the waist by Gaban, beside him.

"Old Lei..."

A person cut in half at the waist doesn't die immediately, but the intense pain still contorts Shakky's face.

Even so, the woman's voice remained gentle, "This time, it's my turn to save you..."

"Shakky..."

Rayleigh was in tears.

But crying won't change anything now.

In the sky, the black dragon had already arrived above Amazon Lily.

Shanks! Come here right now!

Clutching the black dragon's scales to keep himself from being blown away by the oncoming gale, Crocus shouted loudly at Shanks in the distant sky.

Without much hesitation, Shanks stomped through the air and charged towards the black dragon.

But his opponents were not so happy.

"You bastard! Get out of my way!"

Loki was enraged, and his massive warhammer slammed directly down towards the black dragon.

What about the Dragon of the End?

I'm the Sun God, for goodness' sake!

But.

"Hold head high!!"

With a roar, the black dragon simply flapped its wings and slammed into Loki before he could even react.

The two are not actually that different in size; the black dragon's wingspan is only about two or three hundred meters, but the power it can unleash is astonishing.

Wow!

Loki only had time to let out a scream before his body was sent flying off Amazon Lily like a meteor.

"Oh."

Roa couldn't help but click his tongue in astonishment.

How could pure brute force be this powerful?

If Loki hadn't eaten the Rubber Fruit and wasn't almost immune to Haki force attacks without Haki, then just that one impact would have broken countless bones, right?

Shanks was also shocked by the monster's power. He landed on the black dragon's head and shouted, "Mr. Crocus! What's going on?! Why is Níðhöggr in your hands?!"

"It's that egg!"

Another member of Roger Pirates shouted, "Remember that egg, Shanks!"

"Egg?"

Shanks instantly remembered the giant egg that had always been on Roger Pirates, "Is that Níðhöggr's egg?"

Níðhöggr, a being on par with Ancient Weapon and possessing world-destroying power, can actually lay eggs? Can it actually reproduce?

The member said, "That's right! We didn't initially plan to; we just placed it in a secluded location, but it hatched a few years ago!"

"It started as a small snake, then gradually grew horns and limbs. A few months ago, it spun a cocoon—who knows how a snake spins a cocoon—but a few days ago, after it emerged from the cocoon, it had already grown wings and turned into what it is now!"

"We didn't know what we'd found until then! Just then Crocus called us, so we brought it over!"

"..."

Shanks was utterly shocked.

So, the egg that Captain Roger accidentally found back then was actually Níðhöggr?

But how did that egg fall from Mary Geoise?

The World Government never said they were trying to steal that egg, so surely they knew about it too?

Shanks was also a little confused about what was going on.

Joy Boy left behind was, after all, the truth of that Void Century from over eight hundred years ago; what happened during those eight hundred years, only the devil knows.

"Anyway, let's take everyone away first!"

Crocus shouted, "Níðhöggr! Descend! Take them all away!"

Then, the enormous, jet-black dragon began to descend, diving straight down towards Amazon Lily.

On Roa's side.

"... Boss, that's what they said."

Enel, who had appeared beside Roa at some unknown time, respectfully relayed to Roa the conversation between the remnants of Roger Pirates.

"Such a thing actually happened?"

Roa was furious. "It really was that egg?! Roger, you deserve to die!!"

He was very interested in that egg back then, and even asked Roger where he had hidden it.

But Roger, that bastard, was incredibly cautious. He simply let his companions who disembarked last do whatever they wanted with the ship and the egg on it. Roger, who disembarked early, had no idea where the egg was.

After transmigrating to this era, Roa had almost forgotten about it, since he was only curious at the time.

But who would have thought that it was Níðhöggr's egg!

If I had known about this, I would have stolen that egg when I was traveling with the Roger Pirates!

Imu, what the hell are you doing now, you idiot?

How could the Uranus, lacking energy, possibly lose his last card?

No wonder Níðhöggr didn't come out to clean up the mess even after destroying Mary Geoise. It wasn't just because he was confident in his own strength, but also because that weapon was missing!

"Everyone, stay away from that guy!"

Roa raised his voice.

Its power surpasses even that of Ancient Weapon Joy Boy and Imu at their peak, making it a true being capable of destroying the world in the time it takes.

It is beyond human power to overcome.

Bege and the others hastily retreated.

Were we saved?

Slightly out of breath, Beckman looked up and saw the black dragon swooping down towards them.

"Boss, are we just going to let them get away with this?"

Enel whispered.

"You can give it a try too."

Roa said casually.

"Yes!"

Enel smiled excitedly, raised his right hand, and lightning began to leap from it, with streaks of lightning converging towards the center like snakes.

A dazzling ball of light was born in that instant. This ball of light looked very unstable, constantly dissipating in all directions, but in the next instant, it was forcibly brought together by an invisible force.

"Wow, a plasma cannon, not bad."

Roa smiled and offered a compliment.

"It's all thanks to you, Boss!"

Enel grinned.

He has also undergone Lineage Factor implantation surgery.

His general strength, stamina, resilience, and exoskeleton abilities go without saying, and he also gained a new Lineage Factor ability.

Magnetic force.

Being able to transform into lightning, he is also able to manipulate magnetic fields to some extent.

After gaining the ability to control magnetism, electricity generates magnetism, and magnetism generates electricity. While it may not be possible to step on one's left foot with the right foot and fly into the sky, it certainly makes one much stronger!

At present, while Armament Haki and physical skills may be slightly weaker, Enel is already Marine Admiral to none in terms of destructive power and mobility!

"Drink!"

Enel flicked his right hand, and the plasma, which had been bound by a powerful magnetic field, shot out instantly, hurtling directly towards Beckman and the others on the ground.

"Oh no!"

Beckman turned around abruptly, the dazzling light almost blinding him.

Hurry! You can hide, but what about the others?

However, at that very moment, large wings swept in from the sky.

The dazzling ball of light slammed directly into the black dragon's enormous wings.

Then, without a sound, the ball of light that should have unleashed devastating power vanished.

"What??"

Enel's expression suddenly changed. "What's going on?"

"As expected, Devil Fruit powers have no effect on it."

"I can't help but sigh, "Roa said.

Unlike the Dark- Dark-Dark Fruit, which prevents the user from using their abilities.

However, this black dragon prevents the abilities of those with special abilities from affecting him.

One is silence, the other is immunity.

It feels like they stepped out of the Fairy Tail set next door.

Joy Boy speculated that this black dragon must be somehow related to the birth of Devil Fruit.

"Haha! Roa! You're finished!!"

Hancock watched this scene and couldn't help but burst into gloating laughter. "Just wait until you're crushed!"

But--

Roa looked at the enormous black dragon that had crashed to the ground, and the jubilant pirates beneath its wings.

"I feel like I'm being looked down upon. Really, am I getting a little too excited?"

A soft snap of the fingers.

Boom!!

Beneath the black dragon's wings, the volcano erupted instantly.

The gushing forth of scorching lava instantly engulfed the previously jubilant pirates.

Whether it was the Straw Hat Pirates, the Kuja Pirates, or the Coron Pirates, the pirates, caught off guard, were all swept into the sky by the lava, and then crashed heavily into the black dragon's broad wings along with the lava.

"Hold head high!"

The black dragon let out a mournful cry, and its wings instantly retracted.

"Tsk."

Roa clicked his tongue slightly, "Really hard, isn't it?"

A volcanic eruption only makes a sound, and then it's over.

That's right. According to the information left by Joy Boy, this thing can withstand Pluton's bombardment.

However, it seems smaller than Joy Boy described; perhaps it hasn't fully developed yet?

"Everyone!!"

Meanwhile, on the back of the black dragon, Shanks' eyes were bloodshot with rage.

We'll be safe soon!!

How many people could survive such a volcanic eruption?

Crocus and the others, however, realized something else entirely. "How is this possible! How could his abilities possibly harm Níðhöggr!"

Although it didn't cause any injury, it definitely worked!

At that moment, the black dragon, in pain, also noticed Roa floating in the sky.

"Hold head high!"

The enraged black dragon opened its mouth wide, and a jet-black beam of light shot towards Roa.

"Ooh ooh ooh, dragon's breath?"

Roa smiled.

Smack

With a soft sound, an air portal tens of meters in diameter suddenly opened in front of Roa, and a jet-black beam of light shot in instantly, never to return.

"Alright! Níðhöggr! Don't get entangled with that guy!"

On the black dragon's head, a member of Roger Pirates shouted, "Rescue everyone first!"

Then the black dragon's enormous claw lashed out at the still-gushing lava, and those who were still struggling to survive in the volcano were seized by its claw.

Then, the enormous creature lunged forward and grabbed Robin in its other paw.

At this moment, the people on the black dragon's head finally saw Rayleigh and Shakky lying on the ground, and Gaban standing beside them.

Hey everyone! It's been so long! How have you all been?

Gaban greeted everyone with a happy expression.

Crocus and the others were stunned.

Gaban,

Crocus's voice trembled, "Did you do this?"

"There's nothing I can do,"

Gaban shook his head helplessly, "Rayleigh wants to be the Boss's enemy, and Shakky is willing to come up here to her death. There's nothing I can do."

"..."

The remnants of Roger Pirates fell silent.

Rayleigh's statement that Gaban was controlled by Roa —was he referring to this situation?

"Roa!!"

Then, someone gritted their teeth and looked up, shouting, "You scum!!"

Roa looked at them with a smile, "Let's make this clear first, we could have avoided this fight, but since you insisted on refusing, there's nothing I can do."

"However, if you're willing to hand over this adorable little black dragon to me, I might be willing to let them go."

Gaban's consciousness instantly took over his body, and the heavy double axes were already held in front of Rayleigh and Shakky, who were still breathing.

At the same time, a bolt of lightning appeared on the broken mountain wall beside them.

Enel casually struck down Gloriosa and Olvia with two bolts of lightning, his hands poised to strike them, the lightning already poised to strike.

Silence fell once again on the heads of the black dragon. Shanks were practically bloodshot, and Robin, held in the black dragon's grasp, was almost in despair.

"You bastard--"

Still gripped by the Haki hand, Hancock froze, stunned. "How could someone be so despicable?"

"Because I'm a bad person."

Roa chuckled softly.

Version T0, forever the best!

But.

"Leave us alone!!"

Hancock yelled at the top of her lungs, "Shanks! Kill this guy!!"

"Oh? Is that so?"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth. "So, you're saying it doesn't matter if I destroy Amazon Lily?"

Now is the crucial moment I spoke with Robin about before, when we need to use Amazon Lily as leverage.

Hancock was speechless.

"And are you sure you can kill me?"

As Roa laughed, the Air Door opened beside him. "You can leave anytime I want."

Shanks, this magnanimous and open-minded man, was now almost gritting his teeth.

There's simply no way to deal with that bastard Roa!

But it's impossible to hand Níðhöggr over to him!

This is the time.

Shanks saw it; Rayleigh, lying on the ground, weakly moved his lips.

Don't worry about us, let's go.

Shanks was taken aback.

Then, with tears welling in his eyes, the man suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "Mr. Crocus, let's go!"

Crocus gave Shanks a deep look, then took a deep breath. "That's all we can do. Let's go!"

"You bastard!!"

The remnants of Roger Pirates roared.

"Roa, don't think this is the end!"

"Let's go, Níðhöggr!"

Then, the enormous black dragon flapped its wings and soared into the sky in an instant, accompanied by a fierce wind.

That's incredibly fast!

Roa sighed helplessly.

It's most likely a teenage version that hasn't fully developed.

But its aura is already in no way inferior to Imu's true form.

If they were to catch up, they would have no choice but to confront Ancient Weapon head-on.

This is such a hassle.