Vista's Suggestion! Devil Fruit Hunting!

The island is in a state of collapse.

The entire island was shaking violently. The powerful shockwaves triggered a massive earthquake, and bottomless chasms spread across the island like a spider web, tearing it to pieces.

The black wave, spreading like a tsunami, crushed everything on the island's surface—forests, farmland, houses, people—all were reduced to dust in that instant.

Darkness enveloped the entire island.

Almost immediately, the pitch-black dragon burst through the air.

Looking down at the island shrouded in black mist and flames, Robin, standing atop the black dragon's head, couldn't help but shrink his pupils.

"Are we late?"

The woman clenched her fists involuntarily, her tone filled with self-blame and resentment.

They rushed over as fast as they could, but it seems they're still too late.

That same ability again!

They can easily open the doors to other dimensions, so there's no way to deal with them!

"Now we can only do our best!"

Shanks, standing beside Robin, took a deep breath. "Níðhöggr, I'm counting on you!"

Without any hesitation, the black dragon flapped its wings and swooped down.

The moment it plunged into the darkness, the darkness vanished and the light returned!

Whether it was the black mist, the black flames, or even the vibrating air, everything vanished the moment it touched Níðhöggr's massive body.

It wasn't over yet. The enormous black dragon roared, and black energy spread out like a whirlwind.

This was a roar that spread out in a cone shape.

Wherever the roar passed, all the darkness vanished.

Soon, the island returned to calm.

But the price of peace was that the entire island was torn apart, and everything on its surface was destroyed, leaving only a barren wasteland.

"..."

Shanks glanced down, his expression quite grave.

Then, he raised his head and looked up at the sky.

There was a small black dot there; that was the Sky Battleship silently hovering there.

Níðhöggr!

The black dragon immediately flapped its wings and took flight.

However, before they could even take flight, the large ship that had been silently hovering in the sky suddenly exploded, blooming into a brilliant flower of flame in the sky.

"Asshole!"

Robin gritted her teeth as she watched this scene, "Abandoning the people on the ship without any hesitation?"

"Haha, they're just Clone soldiers after all."

In a different dimension unseen by Robin and Shanks, Teach floated in front of them, grinning, and said, "Luckily, the Door-Door Fruit's replication was very successful, otherwise our escape wouldn't have been so easy this time!"

In this space, besides the four of them, there was also a Lineage Factor android floating with an expressionless face.

In the past year or so, the replication of the Door-Door Fruit has been completed.

Like Vegapunk in the original work, he couldn't create true Paramecia Devil Fruit, and could only give artificial humans Paramecia Devil Fruit abilities through Green Blood.

But that's enough.

Judge cultivated a batch of artificial humans with Lineage Factor that were specialized in the Door-Door Fruit.

Every high-ranking official has one accompanying him.

Now, even when facing the Knights of God at their peak, there's no need for Roa to personally intervene.

Even if Imu himself descends, as long as one isn't unlucky enough to be ambushed, escaping shouldn't be a problem.

"However, when did the Whitebeard Pirates get involved with Roger's remnants?"

Charlotte Linlin watched in astonishment as Shanks and Robin, riding a jet-black dragon, descended towards the island below, which had been reduced to a white wasteland.

"Who knows?"

The Golden Lion, cigar in mouth, asked, "Does anyone here understand lip reading?"

"How could I possibly do that!"

Charlotte Linlin said irritably.

"Thief, hahaha! Me too!"

Teach chuckled and said, "Kaido probably wouldn't be able to either. It seems impossible to figure out what they're saying by lip-reading."

Unfortunately, the Door-Door Fruit isn't invincible; at least those of them in the alternate dimension can't hear what people in the real world are saying.

The androids who open the Air Door do so by using Charlotte Linlin's hand gestures.

"Why don't we just follow them?"

Kaido crossed his arms and snorted coldly, "Let's go straight to their lair."

"Keep up with them?"

The Golden Lion turned its head.

The jet-black dragon that had landed on the island below took flight in that instant.

Then, it streaked across the sky like a black Inazuma, disappearing into the horizon in just a few seconds.

"Why don't you go after them and see?"

The Golden Lion sneered.

"Tsk."

Kaido could only click his tongue in annoyance.

The speed is actually that fast?

"Hahaha! Let's go back! This trip has yielded more than enough!"

Teach laughed heartily.

Although we lost a Sky Battleship and some Clone soldiers, compared to what we gained this time, it was insignificant.

On the back of that jet-black dragon that sped away through the air.

Shanks and Robin looked at the two people lying quietly on the back of the black dragon, their breaths faint, and their faces were very grim.

"Vista, and Thatch,"

Shanks asked gravely, "What exactly happened?!"

Of the entire Whitebeard Pirates, only these two survived.

Or rather, only these two people survived intact on that island; the others, let alone their lives, had their bodies obliterated in the writhing darkness.

Even Whitebeard's body could not be found.

"Golden Lion, Kaido, Charlotte Linlin, and Teach-- "

Vista, his body contorted so grotesquely he was almost unrecognizable as human, spoke in a low, weak voice.

"Marco was killed, Pops was killed, Jozu was killed... Teach, that guy,"

Vista took a deep breath after each word, "That guy has the ability to steal Devil Fruit... They're after Pops's abilities..."

"What?"

Robin exclaimed in surprise, "The ability to steal Devil Fruit powers?"

"They actually have this kind of ability?"

Shanks' pupils constricted involuntarily.

In other words, the pirate alliance can now easily steal various Devil Fruit abilities?

This is bad!

In that case, Roa's power will continue to expand!

"That's not all,"

Vista gasped, "Teach, he got Pops's power, it seems like he has three Devil Fruit abilities at the same time..."

"..."

Shanks and Robin exchanged a glance instinctively, both seeing a hint of horror in each other's eyes.

Three types of Devil Fruit abilities?

Is this even possible?

Although Roa and Imu are two monsters with exceptionally diverse abilities, they are ultimately just different derivatives of the same ability!

They are not Devil Fruit User!

Three different Devil Fruit abilities—how strong has Teach become now, that bastard?

Is another terrifying monster about to emerge under the command of that monster, Roa?

"Straw Hat..."

Vista wept tears of blood, "Will you still be enemies with Roa?"

Without the slightest hesitation, Robin nodded solemnly, "The stronger the power in our hands, the more dangerous Roa becomes! We must not allow him to continue destroying this world!"

Everyone knows what the world on the other side of the Red Line looks like now.

We absolutely cannot let that bastard Roa continue to run rampant!

"Okay, I'll help you!"

Vista nearly coughed up blood, his voice weak but absolutely resolute, "I'll help you—"

Although the Pops is dead, and everyone else is dead, the Whitebeard Pirates have not been destroyed!

He and Thatch are still alive!

In the first half of the Grand Line, there are dozens of pirate crews affiliated with them!

They can still fight!

No matter what, even if it costs us everything, we must make that bastard Roa pay the price!

Looking at Vista, who was already coughing up blood, Shanks couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy.

The Whitebeard Pirates, once on par with the Roger Pirates, thus met their end.

Roa, you bastard, you've done so many bad things!

Welcome, Vista!

Shanks looked very serious.

For them now, every bit of strength is invaluable.

After all, the enemy was far too powerful.

"By the way, Shanks,"

Vista seemed to remember something and said, "There are still people, there are still people fighting against Roa."

Have you heard of the Revolutionary Army?

"Revolutionary Army?"

Robin was slightly taken aback.

Indeed!

In the past year or so, in the North Blue, only the Revolutionary Army has stood up and continued to resist the pirate alliance!

Even when facing monsters like Roa, they showed no fear; even after repeated defeats, they never stopped fighting back!

Moreover, before Roa returned, that group was rebelling against the World Government!

We share the exact same stance as them!

Revolutionary Army!

He's someone who could be an ally!

Robin and Shanks exchanged another glance.

Looks like I'll have to go to North Blue next!

Shortly after, the Calamity City.

This sky city has begun its journey above the Red Line, just as Roa had described.

Meanwhile, Violet had already begun to take action, constantly scanning all directions with her eyes to help Roa find traces of the World Government.

The search began at the ruins of Mary Geoise.

Now all that remains is ruins and a lone, solitary tree.

The Eve Tree, which brought sunlight to Fish-Man Island, stands on this red continent.

Of course, Roa wasn't interested in this.

After all, the enormous nest on the top of this Adam Tree of Elbaf, was still there, but the behemoth that should have lived in the nest had long since disappeared.

Teach and his team returned to the Calamity City shortly after the search began.

Because the Sky Battleship was detonated, they could only slowly fly back using the Golden Lion's abilities.

"Oh, not bad, Teach,"

Roa observed Teach, who was barely suppressing a laugh, with great interest. "You've finally gotten what you wanted, and the results are immediate!"

In terms of presence, Teach is now a level above when he set off.

If we consider that Teach, Kaido, and Shiki were at the pinnacle of humanity, that is, the level of 100 they possessed twenty-six years ago...

Teach's current stats are already over 110.

Although it was only a small ten points, Teach had undoubtedly surpassed the limits of humanity and reached a truly inhuman realm!

He has completely distanced himself from formidable figures like Uncle Shiki, Big Brother Kaido, Bullet, Loki.

In the entire world, apart from himself and Imu, there should be no one who can defeat him.

"Thief! Hahahaha!"

Teach grinned broadly. "It's all thanks to you, Boss! I knew it; only by following behind you could my ambitions be realized!"

Let me say it again: choosing to side with Boss back then was truly the best decision I ever made in my life!

"Hmph, that bastard was really arrogant on the way back,"

Charlotte Linlin chirped, "He completely disregards us. Roa, you better watch out, that bastard might seize power any day now."

"Oh?"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth with interest, "Teach, is what Aunt Linlin said true?"

This guy is indeed prone to getting carried away and has a rebellious streak. If he ever becomes stronger than me, then without a doubt he will immediately turn against me.

"How... how could this be!"

Teach instantly broke out in a cold sweat. "I will never betray you, Boss!"

Only by following behind you can I avoid losing my way!

"Hahaha, I think so too."

Roa Ya laughed heartily, "The rules of this world have always been very simple!"

He raised his right hand, and a black dot suddenly appeared on the tip of his index finger.

Laugh!

A dark ray flashed past Teach's ear.

"..."

Teach's eyes widened instantly, his back completely soaked with cold sweat.

You'll die!

If you'd been hit by that attack, you'd die!

What terrifying Haki!

In the past year or so, to what extent has the Boss cultivated his Haki?

"A true strong person is never betrayed."

Roa said with a laugh, "Right, Teach?"

"Of course!! Of course, Boss!"

Teach nodded hurriedly.

He has indeed become very strong, but even with such strength, he is still utterly vulnerable in front of the Boss!

"Snort."

The Golden Lion gave a soft snort.

Is this really reasonable?

Even Teach, that brat with the power of three Devil Fruits, was no match for Roa.

Can the difference Devil Fruit really be that great?

Aside from exceptions like Teach, is it really true that without Devil Fruit of the caliber of Roa and Imu, one cannot surpass the limits of humanity?

That's really frustrating!

"However, Roa,"

Kaido spoke up, "Those remnants of the Roger Pirates seem to be mixed up with the Whitebeard Pirates."

All I can say is...

Roa chuckled and said, "It seems the Whitebeard uncle has made another wrong decision."

It's obvious without even guessing. It's the remnants of the Roger Pirates trying to recruit the Whitebeard Pirates to fight against them.

But the Whitebeard man seemed to have chosen to refuse.

That's the only possible outcome.

Being overly protective of one's children can lead to such an outcome.

How pitiful.

"That dragon,"

The Golden Lion's tone was somewhat grave, "What should we do with it? Roa, if that thing were to fully develop, no one in the world could rival it!"

Unlike other Ancient Weapon, the Dragon of the End is completely human-specific, possesses its own consciousness, and can even use Haki.

"I can't handle it now either."

Roa smiled and said, "But don't worry, everything will be alright once the world becomes a little more delicious."

"..."

The Golden Lion remained silent.

In other words, as long as he brings more suffering to this world, that bastard Roa can continue to evolve, right?

If they continue to evolve, they will completely surpass the level that Imu and Joy Boy have reached!

Is this guy trying to evolve into a humanoid Ancient Weapon?

In that case, it would indeed be possible to fight the Dragon of the End.

Regardless, the Calamity City continued its journey, searching for Imu's whereabouts along the Red Line.

Meanwhile, in the West Blue, North Blue, and New World, the pirate alliance, which had been dormant for nearly a year, finally began to move again.

The hunt for ability users has begun.