Return, Espionage, and Shanks's Shock!

Níðhöggr does indeed possess intelligence that rivals that of ordinary people, which is why it was able to wield its Haki.

However, he lacks emotional intelligence.

Robin told you to run, so you just run?

Can't they have a little initiative?

As Roa watched the black dragon gradually disappear into the horizon, he couldn't help but sigh with disappointment.

In that case, it seems we can only stop here for today.

If Robin cannot be used to blackmail Níðhöggr, then there is no need to continue the pursuit.

It doesn't really matter.

After Shanks gave up on eating the Rubber Fruit, the man was no longer a threat.

Whatever he wants to do, in the end, all he can rely on is Níðhöggr.

Since I can't handle that monster right now, I'll wait until I've completed my next evolution before dealing with them.

Roa stretched.

Although the goal of testing one's own strength was not achieved at all, the long-awaited exertion of all strength did allow the body to relax a little.

I'm quite happy.

As he thought this, a childlike, innocent smile appeared on Roa's face.

Laughing, Roa stepped into the Air Door.

The gate is closed.

In the serene green space, Roa descended from the sky like a demon god.

Robin's teeth were almost crushed.

Within this space, one can clearly see what is happening in the outside world.

Judging from the exchange just now, Roa's raw strength is definitely far inferior to Níðhöggr's.

However, Níðhöggr was completely helpless against this monster!

Unbelievable!

Humans have become incredibly powerful!

Robin has personally experienced just how strong Níðhöggr really is!

Let alone her, even Shanks couldn't withstand a single finger from Níðhöggr.

Even with Shanks going all out, he couldn't even break through Níðhöggr's scales!

Let alone a real fight, if Shanks were placed in Roa's position, he would be instantly killed!

Although not among the Three Ancient Weapons, Níðhöggr is a monster that is in no way inferior to those three weapons!

"Robin, how are you?"

Roa had already retracted his powers and returned to human form, slowly landing in front of the two beautiful women.

Reaching out, he wrapped his arms around their slender waists, pulling their soft bodies into his embrace. Roa affectionately nuzzled Robin's forehead against his own.

"Were you captivated by my dashing figure?"

"Don't get too cocky, Roa!"

Robin gritted her teeth, "You must know! Níðhöggr is still in its growth stage! Once it fully matures, it will be your end!"

"Oh! The end of the world? That sounds terrifying!"

Roa raised the corners of his mouth, showing Robin his incredibly handsome profile. "But how can you be so sure that I've already evolved to the final stage and won't grow any further?"

Robin paused for a moment.

"Let me tell you a secret,"

Roa chuckled and said, "Do you know why I disappeared from the sea for twenty-five years?"

Robin was taken aback.

What is this guy trying to say?

You need to ask yourself, what exactly did he prepare over those twenty-five years?

Hancock, who already knew the whole truth, unconsciously turned her head away.

She initially found it hard to accept this situation.

"Because I skipped directly 25 years, traveling from the distant past to just over a year ago."

The moment Robin heard Roa's words clearly, cold sweat broke out on her back.

In other words--

Strictly speaking, I'm not even eighteen yet.

Roa raised his finger and tapped Robin's forehead lightly. "Young people are always full of endless possibilities, aren't they?"

"..."

Robin was indeed terrified.

Is Roa, this monster, still a genuine teenager?

Are you kidding me? Is he really not even eighteen yet?

How can someone this young be this strong?

The fact that Roa is this strong is already unimaginable!

He had neither a special bloodline nor possessed any of the Devil Fruit that were bestowed with the name of gods, so he shouldn't have been qualified to reach the level that Imu and Joy Boy were in.

However, he was, after all, a born monster, renowned for his strength from a young age.

It's not unacceptable that he has honed his skills to this level over decades.

But now this jerk suddenly tells her that he's actually not even eighteen years old!

How could Robin possibly accept something like this?

Roa's already ridiculously powerful strength now seems even more incomprehensible!

How did he become so strong? How did he manage to surpass countless heroes and great figures of the past eight hundred years, easily breaking through the shackles that bound everyone and reaching this level?

Suddenly, a feeling of fear began to surface from the depths of Robin's heart.

If this guy really is still a teenager, if he can really explode and become even stronger—

So, once Níðhöggr reaches his full potential, will he really be able to defeat him easily?

Robin suddenly felt a little uncertain.

Throughout history, no other monster has ever been created that can rival Níðhöggr.

But now it seems that Roa is quite a special guy!

"Let's go back."

Roa, with the two women in his arms, stepped forward, and the clone of the Door-Door Fruit knowingly opened Air Door.

"What will happen next? I really want to know!"

The golden bird reappeared beneath Roa's feet, carrying the four of them as they soared into the sky.

As the strong wind blew in, Robin felt a sense of bewilderment wash over her.

What will the future hold?

But one thing is certain: there's nothing more I can do.

Shanks, everything is now in your hands!

Make good use of Níðhöggr's power and do everything in your power!

While Roa was heading back towards the Calamity City, the Sky Battleship that had returned earlier was also on its way.

Doflamingo, with a stern face and a serious tone, said, "Everything that needed to be explained has been explained. You know what to do next, right?"

The two men standing in front of him, Rosinante with serious expressions, Drake emphatically at the same time.

"Don't worry, brother,"

Rosinante, now controlled by Roa, was able to smoothly address Doflamingo as "Big Brother," having long forgotten the decades-long grudge over his father's murder.

"We will do our utmost to complete the tasks assigned by the Boss and will never let him down!"

"Very good!"

Doflamingo nodded in satisfaction. "Then, as agreed, you can begin now—"

Suddenly, Doflamingo remembered something and quickly said, "What would you do if Sengoku insulted the Boss on the phone?"

He deserves to die!

Without any hesitation, Rosinante and Drake cursed in unison through gritted teeth.

"Smack!"

Doflamingo slapped his forehead. "Thank goodness I was cautious enough!"

Fortunately, I had heard that bastard Enel mention the mistake Boss made more than a year ago when he was searching for the remnants of Roger Pirates.

Uh, no, that's not right.

How could the boss make a mistake?

Those remnants of Roger Pirates were too cunning!

Listen carefully,

Doflamingo solemnly warned Rosinante and Drake.

"Of course, the Boss won't allow anyone to violate his authority, but right now, the most important thing is the orders he's given!"

"So, no matter how angry you are, you'd better play your roles as Rosinante and Drake properly!"

"You are the righteous Navy who hate Boss and the Calamity Company to the core! You will not be allowed to show any weakness in front of Sengoku!"

"This--"

Rosinante and Drake are caught in a huge dilemma.

"Yes!"

Finally, the order given to them by Roa himself took effect, and the two nodded heavily at the same time.

"Very good,"

Doflamingo finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Alright, let's begin."

"Good!"

Rosinante immediately took out a small Den Den Mushi and carefully dialed a number.

Doflamingo immediately held his breath and even took a few steps back, afraid that his voice would be picked up by the Den Den Mushi.

The Den Den Mushi.

However, Rosinante did not speak immediately, and there was no sound from the other end of the phone.

Rosinante curled his fingers and rhythmically tapped the ground with his knuckles.

Then, a rhythmic knocking sound came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Then, an urgent voice finally came through, "Rosinante! Thank God, you finally called! Are you alright?"

A visible sigh appeared on Rosinante's face.

Putting everything else aside, Master Sengoku truly treated him like a son.

But there was no way around it; even Mr. Sengoku would never allow himself to get in the way of the Boss!

"I'm fine, Mr. Sengoku!"

Rosinante deliberately lowered his voice and said cautiously, "We were imprisoned by the Calamity Company a few days ago."

"We were only freed when Doflamingo came."

"Has Doflamingo arrived already?"

Sengoku's voice also lowered, "That guy didn't suspect you, did he?"

"It should be said that there was never any trust to begin with."

Rosinante replied using their pre-arranged script, "That scumbag Doflamingo may not be as insane as Roa, but he doesn't have any normal human emotions either!"

"My younger brother is more like a plaything to him for amusement."

"It's unlikely we'll be able to pinpoint Roa's location anytime soon, but the good news is that Doflamingo isn't overly wary of me."

That's enough!

The voice on the other end of the phone, Sengoku, carried a hint of elation, "We never really expected to be able to confirm Roa's whereabouts directly!"

"At least now we can see hope!"

"In that case, everything is in your hands, Rosinante! Do everything you can to gain Doflamingo's trust until you confirm Roa's whereabouts through him!"

"Please leave it to me, Mr. Sengoku!"

Although Rosinante's voice was low, his tone was exceptionally firm, "I will definitely not let you down!"

"Of course I know, you've never let me down!"

Sengoku's voice softened slightly, "Child, when you're on a mission, don't forget that your own safety comes first!"

"Don't worry, the government isn't actually ready for a final battle with the pirate alliance yet!"

There's still plenty of time, take your time!

"Yes!"

Rosinante nodded emphatically.

"Alright, safety first. This call ends here. If you encounter any danger, don't hesitate, retreat immediately and contact me right away!"

"Yes, Master Sengoku!"

The call ended.

"Very good."

Doflamingo watched Rosinante put away her Den Den Mushi with satisfaction. "Sengoku didn't suspect a thing, huh? He never dreamed that the person he treated like a son would betray him without hesitation, did he?"

"To me, Mr. Sengoku is like a father figure."

Rosinante looked dejected. "But even as a father, I will never allow anything to stand in the way of Boss's ambitions!"

"Fufufufu! You're right!"

Doflamingo's laughter was almost maniacal.

No matter how many times I watch it, I will always feel from the bottom of my heart that the Boss's abilities are absolutely terrifying!

However, is the government not yet ready for a full-scale war?

In other words, it's impossible to lure the other party over by revealing fake coordinates?

It's quite troublesome.

This looks like it's going to be a long-term espionage operation.

Shortly thereafter.

On a secluded island in the Paradise, pirate ships are anchored along its shore.

Meanwhile, on the coast, a large number of pirates set up camp.

"I wonder if Robin has met with Dragon yet,"

On a cliff somewhere along the coast, Shanks scratched his head, sighing, "Really, the Revolutionary Army is just too inefficient."

"Dragon of the Revolutionary Army, he's a powerful figure whose name resounds throughout the world!"

Standing next to Shanks Vista, whose entire body was wrapped in bandages.

This remnant of the Whitebeard Pirates helped Shanks gather all the pirate crews that were originally affiliated with the Whitebeard Pirates.

At this moment, all the affiliated pirate crews gathered here, all united in their hatred of the enemy, preparing to go to war with the pirate alliance in order to avenge their Pops.

"But Shanks,"

Vista turned to look at Shanks' retreating figure. "Even with the Revolutionary Army, our strength is far from enough, isn't it? We can only rely on Níðhöggr after all."

"There's nothing we can do; even if we search the entire world, we won't find any more power."

Shanks sighed, then said seriously, "But we're not without a chance!"

"Roa and Imu will inevitably clash sooner or later! If we seize this opportunity, with Níðhöggr's help, victory is not out of the question!"

Vista nodded slowly.

In any case, there is no other way now.

If he wants to take revenge on that scum Roa, the only way is to rely on the black Shanks possesses!

However, that black dragon was truly enormous, almost like a dark cloud.

Yes, yes, yes!

Like this dark cloud rapidly descending from the sky...

Vista blinked suddenly.

Huh?

"Hold head high!!"

The jet-black dragon swooped down.

Shanks was completely stunned. "Níðhöggr, why are you back? Where's Robin?"

He couldn't sense Robin's presence!

And why haven't they even made a phone call? How's their contact with the Revolutionary Army going?

As the jet-black dragon swooped down, it began to gesture with its two claws.

Although it can't speak human language, it's not incapable of communication.

Then.

"What!!"

Shanks' face turned deathly pale instantly. "You mean, Roa?"