Savior!

Almost the instant the black dragon turned and left.

In the distance, Air Door opened in the sky, and the Golden Lion flew out, carrying a clone of the Door-Door Fruit, looking wary.

However, the Air Door leading to the Door-Door Fruit's alternate dimension was not closed, so even if the attack came again, Golden Lion could dodge it immediately.

However, the Golden Lion anxiously looked around in the sky for a while, but the second attack did not come.

Then he realized something.

"Have they already left?"

After muttering this to himself, the Golden Lion suddenly became somewhat angry, "You bastard, am I being looked down upon?!"

After an attack, they didn't even bother to check their own situation before leaving?

This is completely disregarding me!

You bastard!

It was all just to announce their return to that bastard Roa, right?

Then, in the next instant, the Golden Lion's expression turned somewhat gloomy.

Those bastards are probably inviting Roa over!

In other words, this part of the East Blue is about to be transformed into a battlefield!

Hateful!

It just so happens to be on his territory!

In his anger, the Golden Lion couldn't help but feel somewhat dejected.

Even with his strength, he was far too weak in the face of power at the level of Ancient Weapon.

Just like the battle that completely crushed the World Government, he didn't even have the right to sit at the table in the face of ultimate power.

"Hateful!"

The Golden Lion cursed angrily.

I have no idea who he's cursing.

Meanwhile, on an island not too far away, black Inazuma suddenly shot into the sky from the center of the island.

Below the Inazuma, in the center of the massive magic circle, a figure emerged.

"Um?"

Imu frowned in surprise. "They're gone? That brat from the Figarland family! He's pretty fast!"

Even with his Observation Haki, he couldn't sense anything unusual.

As he muttered to himself, Imu transformed into his demon form and soared into the sky, flapping his wings as he headed towards the location where the Golden Lion had originally been.

The distance wasn't far to begin with, and with Imu's flying speed, he quickly arrived in the now empty sky.

At this moment, the Golden Lion is trying to save the islands that were blown away by the explosion.

The island that was directly hit by the black dragon's breath had been reduced to ashes, leaving not even a trace.

However, the other islands are still quite well-preserved, and there are still many things on them.

As the Golden Lion cursed angrily, this single attack had destroyed most of his savings accumulated over the past two years. Meanwhile, he had already noticed the dark figure flying in from the horizon.

What did Roa say?

The Golden Lion asked the question without even looking up, his tone utterly devoid of politeness.

Imu's strength is beyond doubt; apart from Roa, there should be no human being more powerful than him in the entire world.

However, Imu is Roa's hound, while the Golden Lion is Roa's partner, and could even be considered his teacher.

The difference in quality is immediately apparent.

"The boss sent Mu over to check on the situation."

Imu glanced at the Golden Lion, somewhat relieved, "It's good that you're still alive. If you had died too, B..."

The boss will be very angry.

Although he had already started referring to himself as "I" in front of Roa, Imu still had to maintain a certain air of self-importance in front of others.

"Which direction did Níðhöggr leave in?"

How would I know?

The Golden Lion snorted coldly, clearly annoyed.

Across thousands of miles, a single breath strike came straight at him; he didn't even know which direction the attack was coming from.

"Aren't there satellites in the sky?"

"The Golden Lion said."

It was because of the satellite that he was able to receive the news of the attack immediately; otherwise, he would have been annihilated in that instant.

"The boss said that the satellite monitoring this area was shot down by Níðhöggr."

Imu snorted, "Níðhöggr 'Doriki is far greater than you imagine!"

Especially after he merged with himself!

Damn it!

If Níðhöggr were still in my possession, I could probably do even better for the Boss.

Ultimately,

Imu sized up the Golden Lion. "It's all because you guys rejected the Boss's goodwill, isn't it? If you had signed a contract with me, I wouldn't have needed to teleport to another island!"

"Hmph, do you mean you want me to entrust my life to your bastard hands?" The Golden Lion merely snorted coldly.

Signing a contract with this guy would indeed grant him immortality and the ability to teleport, but as a price, if Imu so much as thinks of it, he would be doomed!

"Tsk, what a stupid thing."

Imu sneered, "Unless you're courting death by becoming an enemy of the Boss, why would I lay a hand on you!"

"Not only did you reject Mu, but you even rejected the Boss's proposal! That was your only chance to surpass human limits!"

After completing his second evolution, Roa had mastered the ability to turn others into ghouls without erasing their will.

Based on this, he could use the black energy to greatly enhance these people.

The improvement is much greater than Imu's Black Turn Domination.

"What nonsense are you spouting? If I'm not willing to entrust my life to you, do you think I'd be willing to entrust it to Roa?"

The Golden Lion was very unhappy.

"Snort.

Imu snorted coldly.

If this ungrateful bastard weren't the Boss, he would have crushed him to pieces long ago.

"In short, the final battle is coming, right!"

The Golden Lion suddenly grinned again, "Hehehehe! I can't wait any longer!"

At almost the same time, in another part of the East Blue Sea.

The jet-black dragon flapped its wings and unleashed a breath attack on an island in front of it.

A black ray of light instantly struck the island.

Boom!!

Amidst a deafening roar, the black sun burst forth above the sea, and the island, which was by no means small, was instantly blasted to pieces.

Not only that, the black sun continued to expand, completely engulfing the sea for several kilometers around the island.

A huge hole was blasted into the sea, and the seawater was pushed back an unknown distance, exposing the seabed underneath.

"----Seriously, that's pretty exaggerated."

Shanks, standing atop Níðhöggr, couldn't help but sigh in amazement.

Although it was already known that Níðhöggr, once it reached maturity, possessed power comparable to Ancient Weapon.

However, because of the need to conceal their whereabouts, they had never tested Níðhöggr's full power before. This was the first time Shanks had ever witnessed Níðhöggr's full power firsthand.

Shanks looked up at the dark sun again.

Although that island is a base under the Calamity Company, and most of the people gathered there are pirates under the Calamity Company, there must also be innocent people among them.

But there's no time to worry about that now.

"Níðhöggr, to the next place!"

The black dragon flapped its wings once more, soaring into the sky while simultaneously raising its head to unleash another breath towards the depths of the heavens.

The moment the black dragon flew away, deep within the massive explosion and flames, a figure lingered between destruction and rebirth.

Wow!

Garp the Hero screamed repeatedly.

Calamity City.

Satellite monitoring room.

The staff were simply dumbfounded.

Another satellite has been destroyed by that black dragon!

What kind of monster is that?

The satellites are located thousands of kilometers above the Earth in deep space!

"Quickly, notify the Boss! A base has been destroyed!"

On this day, the East Blue experienced a period of intense turmoil, the likes of which had not been seen in a long time.

Many people saw a huge black dragon flying over this sea area. The monster destroyed one base after another under the control of the Calamity Company, and it can be said that it directly wiped out the Calamity Company's power in the East Blue!

Rebels!

Have the people everyone's been waiting for—those who rebel against the Calamity Company— finally appeared?

Calamity City.

"Oh?"

Roa yawned lazily, "Have all the bases in the East Blue been destroyed?"

"Yes, Boss, if Garp hadn't possessed the immortality granted by Imu, he would probably be reduced to ashes by now."

Judge stood before Roa, "Not only those bases, but even the satellites monitoring the East Blue were destroyed by the Black Dragon Níðhöggr!"

"Wow, that's really troublesome."

Roa smiled. "Doesn't this mean we've become blind and deaf in the East Blue, unable to see or hear anything?"

"Sorry, Boss,"

Judge quickly lowered his head. "It seems the satellites were placed too close to the ground."

"Well, don't worry about it. After all, who knew Níðhöggr would have that level of Observation Haki back then?"

Roa chuckled softly.

Simply having destructive power and range isn't enough; without a sufficiently strong Observation Haki to guide the direction, it's impossible to find a tiny satellite in the vast universe.

"It doesn't really matter,"

Roa chuckled, "Anyway, those guys are probably waiting for us to get there."

"Judge, go tell everyone. Anyone interested can come and join the fun. After all, this is probably our last battle in this world."

"Yes, Boss."

Judge left in a hurry.

What do you think, Shi?

Roa turned his head slightly and looked at Kozuki Toki, who stood quietly beside him like a wooden or clay sculpture.

After Roa's ability to control the demons evolved, he also gave this woman a power-up.

Roa wasn't sure if the real Kozuki Toki from back then had returned, but she had certainly become much more pleasing to the eye.

"Like Imu back then, he probably thinks he has the power to defeat you."

Kozuki Toki said calmly.

Those who haven't truly interacted with the current Roa won't understand just how powerful this monster has become.

Just looking at him felt like staring at some incomprehensible source of fear, making one tremble from body to soul.

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Roa, sounding somewhat smug, said, "Really, Shi, you've become quite the smooth talker."

Kozuki Toki remained silent.

She had been constantly wondering if she was still herself.

At this moment, Roa's capable subordinate, Morgans, arrived in haste.

"Boss! What's happening in the East Blue has already stirred up all the hyenas in the news industry!"

That's what he said.

"Oh? You're quite well-informed."

Roa laughed and said, "What, what are those guys planning to do?"

"Hey-hey,"

Morgans chuckled and said, "Of course, we need to spread news of the attack in the East Blue throughout the world as quickly as possible!"

"While the world you rule is quite interesting, it hasn't had Big News Morgans in a long time. Plus, global consumer spending is declining rapidly, so everyone's worried about newspaper sales!"

"Hehe, now that someone actually dares to stand up and openly defy us, this is definitely Big News Morgans that will attract the attention of the whole world!"

Although the Calamity Company has conquered the world, they have always implemented a laissez-faire policy and have very little control over the world.

Even the news media, which should have been the mouthpiece of the government, were never subject to control; they could report whatever they wanted.

"Then let them send it."

Roa casually remarked, "Isn't this quite interesting? It lets the whole world know that there are still people who haven't given up, and that there are still people who want to save the world."

"They might even possess the power to change the world."

"Clear."

Morgans Roa's men had been around for far too long; they knew exactly what their boss was thinking. "I'll get those guys involved and spread this all over the world right away!"

"Let the whole world know that there is a savior in this world!"

"Hmm, a savior? Hahaha! Well said, Morgans,"

Roa nodded in satisfaction. "That's more like it. If people always experience despair, they'll naturally become numb, and that would be too boring."

That's why I say hope is a wonderful thing!

Never underestimate the yearning for light in those trapped in hell.

Desperate people, upon seeing a glimmer of light, will desperately try to grasp it.

Then, the moment when hope is shattered is the most exhilarating.

In any case, with Roa's permission, all the major newspapers in the world began to take action at that moment.

News Coo flew all over the world, and newspapers were delivered to people all over the globe.

As a result, the whole world was in a state of extreme shock.

"Someone's rebelling against the Calamity Company!!"

"How is that possible! How could anyone be so crazy? That's the Calamity Company!!"

"Shanks! The remnant of Roger Pirates, Straw Hat Shanks, one of the former Pirate Emperors, is he still alive?!"

"Níðhöggr, the Dragon of the End, an ultimate creature comparable to Ancient Weapon —did such a monster really exist in this world?!"

"A former pirate emperor combined with a monster comparable to Ancient Weapon —can they win?"

"Can they defeat Roa?"

People don't know the terrifying power of Ancient Weapon, but that doesn't stop people from having hope for the Shanks man who rides the black dragon.

The people of this world are suffering so much that they want to hold on to even the slightest glimmer of hope.