Surprise!

In the sky above, a golden divine bird flapped its wings and soared forward.

"Hahaha! What a pleasant surprise, isn't it, Hancock!"

Roa stood atop the roc's head, the oncoming gale nearly blowing his hair away.

Hancock, standing behind Roa, was not as composed as he was.

The Roc was flying too fast; even a powerful being like Hancock had to keep her body low to the ground.

Hold on tightly to the feathers on the back of this mythical bird to avoid being blown away.

We absolutely cannot let ourselves be left behind now!

The woman's exquisite face was now clenched tightly together, her pearly teeth clenched into a fist.

Robin, you idiot!

Why did you reveal your whereabouts so easily?

Isn't this dangerous?

You probably didn't come alone, right?

That mysterious dragon must have come with you too!

Otherwise-

That monster, Roa, actually came out in person!

Damn it!

"Wait for me, Robin,"

Roa's laughter echoed across the desolate sky, "I've come to find you!"

Let's go back a little earlier, to North Blue.

On the shore of the island that had just experienced war, Robin, completely shrouded in a cloak, quietly watched the Revolutionary Army soldiers talking to their superiors in the distance.

There shouldn't be any problems, right?

She thought to herself.

Soon, the Revolutionary Army soldier returned carrying Den Den Mushi).

"I've already connected you with your superiors,"

The Revolutionary Army soldier said somewhat seriously, "Now you can say whatever you want to say."

"Thank you so much."

Robin nodded politely to the soldier, then took the Den Den Mushi from his hand with a hint of delight.

"We are the ones who should be saying thank you."

A calm voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, "Miss, if it weren't for your help this time, we would probably have suffered another crushing defeat."

"Nothing,"

Robin simply said, "The Calamity Company — Roa, that guy has always been my enemy."

3

There seemed to be a pause on the other end, "--Is that so?"

Actually, I'm a little curious,

Robin asked, "Knowing there's no chance of winning, why start wars again and again?"

"Because if we do nothing, people will get used to the rule of the Calamity Company!"

This is how the people on the other side replied, "The courage to resist is the hope for this sea! We must never let that hope be extinguished!"

Is there any hope?

Robin chewed on the word softly.

She couldn't say whether what the Revolutionary Army was doing was right or wrong, but she was certainly aware of their determination to fight against the Calamity Company.

"I see,"

Robin nodded solemnly, "I understand your determination!"

"Since that's the case, I'll be frank. I've come to seek the cooperation of the Revolutionary Army."

"Cooperate?"

The Revolutionary Army cadre on the other end of the phone was somewhat taken aback.

"That's right!"

Robin said resolutely, "I hope to fight alongside you against the Calamity Company and restore order to this sea!"

"What?"

The Revolutionary Army cadre was suddenly stunned, and exclaimed in disbelief, "Madam, are you serious?"

"Certainly."

Robin said calmly, "There's no room for jokes in this kind of thing."

"Even if you say that, we certainly can't make such a decision based on just one sentence from you,"

The Revolutionary Army cadre on the other side hesitated, "Excuse me for being frank, but we are indeed very grateful for your help this time. However, we don't even know your identity."

Robin understood their concerns.

Ultimately, it's not impossible that he was sent by the Calamity Company to infiltrate the Revolutionary Army through a ruse, and then wipe them out in one fell swoop.

So.

"I understand your concerns."

Robin removed her hood from the Revolutionary Army in front of her, revealing her true appearance.

"What?"

The Revolutionary Army soldier was instantly startled, after all, Robin was extremely famous in this world.

"What's wrong?"

The Revolutionary Army cadre on the other end of the phone heard the soldier's voice and asked somewhat nervously.

"She, she,"

Looking at Robin's exquisitely beautiful face, the Revolutionary Army soldier suddenly felt a little nervous, and even his face turned slightly flushed.

"This young lady is Empress Robin! The captain of the Kuja Pirates! The queen of Daughter Country!"

"What!!"

An incredulous exclamation came from the Den Den Mushi, "Robin??"

"The Kuja Pirates Daughter Country longer exist in this world!"

Robin's voice had turned cold, and the fingers on the floor clenched tightly together. "That's precisely why I'm irreconcilably opposed to that monster, Roa!"

T

There was a moment of silence on the other end, then someone finally spoke, "I understand. I'll contact my superiors immediately. Please wait a moment, Miss Robin."

Please.

Robin breathed a slight sigh of relief.

That should solve the problem.

They made contact with the Revolutionary Army very easily.

The call was temporarily suspended.

Only then did Robin have the spare time to observe the people on the island.

After a great battle, the victors showed no joy, but simply quietly cleaned up the battlefield.

They were silently collecting corpses, gathering weapons, and repairing the damaged buildings that could still be fixed.

This is just the beginning.

The Revolutionary Army put away the Den Den Mushi, his face filled with an indescribable bitterness.

"The people from the Calamity Company will soon come back with a vengeance, and their next offensive will only be stronger."

Why not run away?

Robin knew he had said something stupid as soon as he blurted out the question.

Sure enough, the Revolutionary Army soldier shook his head. "Escape? Where can we escape to? We have nowhere to run."

"The entire North Blue is Roa's territory; there is nowhere for us to hide."

"Not to mention that even if they escape to the sea, the Sea Beast will follow and attack."

All we can do is hold this island to the death.

Robin's delicate brows were already furrowed.

In other words, it's a dead end.

No amount of courage or passion will help; there was no chance of victory from the very beginning.

"But even so, fighting is better than waiting to die."

The Revolutionary Army soldier laughed and said, "This country can't afford to pay its taxes next time. It's going to be destroyed anyway, so we might as well go all out one last time."

"Even if we fail in the end, at least we can tell the Calamity Company, and that bastard Roa, that not everyone is afraid of him!"

"Someone will always stand up and resist!"

"Well said!"

Robin nodded approvingly.

This made the honest and simple Revolutionary Army's face turn even redder.

To these ordinary people on the high seas, Robin, the former captain of the Kuja Pirates, was practically a superstar.

Moreover, she's the head of a super girl group.

But.

Robin sighed inwardly again.

Níðhöggr needs time to fully mature, and at least for now, it's not the right time to go to war with Roa or Imu.

In other words, Roa's mad rule will continue for some time.

What kind of fate awaits this country during this period?

Robin didn't dare to think about it.

If she hadn't appeared here at just the right time today, this country would probably be reduced to ashes by now.

Roa!!

Don't you, you monster, have any pity for other human beings?

Shortly afterward, the Revolutionary Army called back.

"Miss Robin! I've reported the message to my superiors. Headquarters has replied that you should wait on that island for a while; Mr. Dragon will be here to meet with you soon!"

"Good!"

Robin nodded happily.

Roa, write the key!

You can't kill all the rebels. The crimes you commit will only create more enemies. Sooner or later, when all forces unite, it will be your end!

"Ha Qiu!"

On the deck of a giant flying warship floating in the sky above North Blue.

-

Roa sneezed violently.

"Who? Who's insulting me behind my back?"

Roa rubbed his nose, looking somewhat annoyed.

Don't you have any self-awareness?

Sitting leisurely on the deck, sipping red wine, Redfield smiled and said, "There are very few people on this Qihai Sea who won't curse you later, are there?"

"What?"

Roa flew into a rage, "Then what about the remaining few people? Why aren't they cursing? Don't they feel any pain because of me?"

Hahahaha!

Redfield burst into laughter, doubled over with mirth.

Indeed, only Roa could have gotten out of the east.

Hancock stood quietly to the side, pursing her lips. She didn't care about the matter at all; she was just anxious because Robin didn't know that Roa had come in person.

"But Roa, are you sure you don't need me to come with you?"

Redfield became slightly more serious, his expression turning solemn. "I'm also eager to try out my newly acquired power."

He has already eaten the Bat-Bat Fruit, Mythical Zoan, and Devourer form of the Devil Fruit, and because of the Devil Fruit's power, the Soil Factor Implantation Surgery can also take effect on him.

Yes, Dong's strength has improved dramatically compared to before.

"No."

Roa shook his head bluntly, "That dragon Dong isn't allowed to come along, Red. If you go, you'll only hold me back."

"Even if it's a drag on the team?"

Redfield clicked his tongue slightly.

However, he had to admit that the power of Ancient Weapon was indeed beyond his imagination.

Even Roa, who considered himself far weaker than a fully-formed Ancient Weapon, was already an incomprehensibly powerful monster to him.

"Fufufu, Mr. Red, all we should do is avoid causing trouble for the Boss!"

Doflamingo walked out of the cabin with a grin, holding a man in one hand.

The left hand features Drake, the right hand features his beloved younger brother Rosinante.

"Boss, I've brought the person over."

Doflamingo left the two of them in front of Roa.

The two men, weakened by the Seastone, struggled to lift their heads and look at the boy who was much younger than them.

Is this extraordinaryly handsome young man before me, with an air of almost languid arrogance, really the most terrifying monster in this world, the King of Calamity?!

Rosinante knew that the man in front of her had actually used the power of the Time-Time Fruit to travel through twenty-five years of time from the distant past to a little over a year ago.

In other words, Dong, this monster, is actually not even an adult yet!

Therefore, I believe that if given another ten years, I can see what he will become!

"Shouldn't we say 'Long time no see' now?"

Roa watched Rosinante with great interest.

The last time I met him, he was just a kid; now he's almost twice my age.

Dong, time really flies!

"Enough with the nonsense!"

Rosinante's voice was weak, but his tone was resolute. "Whatever you want to do, I only have one answer: kill me!"

Me too!

Drake was equally resolute.

"Oh, I see?"

Roa smiled. "You're all quite arrogant. Do you really think you have the right to refuse me?"

"That's really nonsensical."

Ability activated!

The next instant, Drake and Rosinante's eyes turned completely black.

Both of them have very strong willpower, especially Rosinante.

However, there was nothing that could be done. Over the course of more than a year, Tanran had only developed naturally, but Roa's abilities had indeed become even stronger.

The willpower required to resist his abilities has become even stronger.

And then, in the next instant.

"Boss!"

The two of them were already kneeling before Roa with fanatical expressions.

Hancock silently clenched her fists.

Was Gaban controlled by this monster in this way?

Seemingly noticing her reaction, Roa turned around and gently lifted her chin. "So you know now, Hancock, how much I love you."

I'd rather you killed me.

Hancock spoke slowly and deliberately.

Roa simply shrugged and smiled at Dong, "But you know Hancock, I'm the kind of person who dislikes letting others have their way."

"You scum!!"

Hancock into a direct insult.

"Oh! Very good!"

Roa looked on with obvious enjoyment. "It's that expression that always makes me unable to resist."

Doflamingo didn't dare to breathe too loudly, for fear of disturbing the Boss.

"Oh, right,"

As if suddenly remembering something, Roa abruptly turned to look at Doflamingo, "Doflamingo, I turned your precious little brother into a ghoul without your permission, you won't blame me, will you?"

"Huh?! What's going on, Boss?!"

Doflamingo quickly chimed in, "That's an honor for Rosinante! I'm overjoyed for him!"

"Really? You bastard,"

Roa sighed, "They're so heartless, don't they care about their own brother at all?"

Doflamingo chuckled dryly.

Boss, do you really expect him to be in pain because of Rosinante's death?

That would be asking too much of a question.

"Anyway, these two guys are yours to handle, Doflamingo."

"You know what to do, right?" Roa said.

"Leave it to me, Boss!"

Doflamingo bowed solemnly, "Right now, Rosinante will certainly cooperate fully with me to find out the whereabouts of the World Government!"

"Certainly!"

Rosinante nodded emphatically.

"Excellent!"

Roa clapped his hands happily, "Then you can go back now. Leave the Door-Door Fruit android behind. I'm going hunting."

"Yes!"

Shortly thereafter.

The island where Robin lives.

For the past few days, an eerie silence has settled over the island.

Those who gave up resistance the moment they received a thumbs up are silently dying, while those who mustered the courage to fight are actively preparing for battle.

Robin also participated in the preparations for the battle.

Looking at these people who were thin and pale but still mustered up their courage, she felt that all she could do was to help them fight as much as possible.

Tan Ran's approach is merely a temporary fix and may even invite more brutal retaliation, but this is all she can do for now.

However, the pirates arrived much slower than expected.

For several days in a row, the pirates did not come.

Robin couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

If the pirates can't get here before she leaves, then there's nothing we can do.

She cannot stay here any longer.

Back at Paradise, Shanks, with Vista's help, has successfully gathered together the pirate crews that were originally affiliated with the Whitebeard Pirates.

She can't waste time on this side either.

On this day, Robin wandered alone along the island's coastline, gazing at the calm Qihai Sea.

Who will arrive first, the pirate or Mr. Dragon?

That is, at this time.

The Revolutionary Army arrived in a hurry.

Robin turned around abruptly, "Has Mr. Dragon arrived?"

"Forehead--"

The seasoned soldier's face flushed slightly. He scratched his head unconsciously, picked up the lunchbox in his hand, and said, "Miss Robin, lunch is ready—"

Robin paused slightly, unsure whether he should feel melancholy.

Hasn't it arrived yet?

"Thanks,"

She said, "But you don't need to bring me meals anymore, it's too much trouble."

"I am just one"

The soldier's complexion became even rosier.

Then.

Click.

It was a soft sound, like the door being pushed open.

Robin turned his head in confusion and saw an Air Door being pushed open in the air beside him.

"Oh, Robin, you're so clueless! This is his heartfelt gift."

"But before that, shouldn't we say 'Surprise' first?"