Fireworks of War!

Logue Town.

This already dilapidated town has reached its demise today.

Because of two women.

"Get out of this city, or all of you die!"

The most beautiful woman in the world exuded an overwhelming aura that swept through the Logue Town like wave after wave.

The already emaciated people were like stray dogs, unable to remain calm under such pressure, and one after another they fled in a sorry state toward the sea.

Those with boats rushed to set sail, while those without boats could only desperately squeeze onto them or frantically build rafts in a state of panic.

You will die. If you stay on this island, you will definitely die.

No one doubts that the people from the Calamity Company would kill everyone left on the island, as they claim.

That's Calamity Company!

Just like their name suggests, this group of people is the biggest natural disaster in the world!

While Robin and Hancock were busy driving the people around the island, in the center of the island, Roa leisurely leaned on a high throne that he had temporarily created by manipulating the earth with his powers.

While lazily yawning, Roa sighed lazily, "How gentle."

Although they appear fierce on the surface, it's uncertain how many people will survive a hasty voyage at sea.

However, Robin and Hancock are indeed saving the residents of Logue Town.

Staying on this island will absolutely not lead to survival.

Absolutely no ordinary resident would survive the war that followed.

"However, it was all for nothing."

Roa chuckled softly.

A war on the scale of Ancient Weapon could plunge not only this island, but the entire planet into crisis.

What difference does it make whether we flee or not?

To be honest, it's better to just lie down and enjoy your final moments.

It saves you a lot of trouble.

Women just love to show their compassion in inexplicable ways.

As Roa sighed in this way, news of his appearance in Logue Town had undoubtedly already spread through various newspapers.

All newspapers went on a frenzy, printing newspapers at any cost, to spread the news around the world in the shortest possible time.

There's no way around it. Although he usually doesn't interfere, when the great King of Calamity gives the order, who in the world dares to defy him?

And so, everyone knew that the Demon King was waiting for the heroes to challenge him in Logue Town.

In the sky above the East Blue, a jet-black dragon soared high.

A densely packed group of people stood on the back of the black dragon.

It must be said that Níðhöggr is indeed enormous; his back is as broad as a plaza, and it could easily accommodate ten thousand people.

The black dragon's flight speed was a bit too fast, causing some pain to the creatures on its back, who were almost blown away by the oncoming gale.

Not only was there a person standing on its back, but the black dragon was also wearing a rather rudimentary-looking suit of armor.

It only covered the area from the neck down to the chest, extending through tubes towards the two front paws, with two cannon barrels extending from the back of the paws.

Above the black dragon's head, the leaders of the heroes gathered.

Dragon flipped through the newspaper against the howling wind; even the fierce winds brought by the black dragon's rapid advance could not stop this man who controlled the wind from reading the news.

"He's waiting for us."

"Could it be a trap?"

Vista hesitated for a moment before saying, "That guy has a large force lying in ambush in Logue Town, just waiting for us to get there."

Before he could finish speaking, everyone looked at him in surprise.

Shanks said with a hint of oddness, "What else? Is Roa just going to wait there for us to come and take him down?"

"Forehead!"

Vista was completely stunned.

Indeed, Roa was clearly luring them there for the final battle.

Since it's a decisive battle, Roa will naturally unleash all his power.

"However, there's also the possibility that Roa isn't in Logue Town, and he might lure us there to catch us off guard."

Crocodile said slowly.

"That's a gross underestimation of Níðhöggr!"

Dragon said in a deep voice, "Perhaps it's not as exaggerated as the mysterious and unpredictable surveillance methods of the Calamity Company, but Níðhöggr's Observation Haki coverage is already at a level that is difficult for humans to comprehend!"

Shanks stomped his foot forcefully to attract the black dragon's attention. "Níðhöggr, of course you remember Roa's aura, right!"

"Hold head high!!"

The black dragon's roar carried a hint of excitement.

He had already mastered Haki when he fought Roa to protect Robin.

Of course I still remember Roa's presence!

Not to mention, he will never forget the aura of the Demon King that enveloped the world two years ago, the day when the whole world felt fear!

"So,"

Hawkeye spoke slowly, "It seems there's nothing left to hesitate about."

Let's go.

Dragon said in a deep voice, "Go to Logue Town! Go, and face the Demon King!"

"Good!"

Upon hearing this, the straw-hatted boy, who was sitting Straw Hat on the black dragon's nose, turned around with a grin and looked at the united crowd.

Turning around, he stood up, his hand on his Straw Hat, "Níðhöggr! Let's go to that Big Fly guy!"

"Hold head high!!"

Eight hundred years ago, this combination once drove the world to the brink of destruction, but now it has become the key force in saving the world.

Near Logue Town lies Reverse Mountain, a red mountain that rises deep into the clouds like a silent giant, quietly watching over the world.

And in the higher sky, looking down at Reverse Mountain is like looking down at a dwarf; the Calamity City floats silently here.

Inside the control room of this massive airship.

Vegapunk took a deep breath and looked back at his clones.

"Let's double-check the connection!"

"Yes!"

His clones instantly began to work simultaneously.

"Access confirmed to be clear!"

Minimize confirmation delay!

"Weapon connection confirmed!"

"Confirmation 1-"

The last person, who looked like a beautiful woman's clone, represented York, who turned around and looked at the three men sitting in three specially made metal chairs, each wearing a metal hat connected with wires.

"The controller's brainwave connection is normal!"

"Phew—that means there's no problem!"

Vegapunk let out a long sigh of relief.

He turned around and looked at the two men sitting in the chairs.

"This is all the preparation we can do."

Vegapunk said, "From now on, it's up to you guys, Mr. Enel, Mr. Katakuri, and Mr. Issei."

"Hahaha, how amazing!"

Enel, whose face was only partially visible due to his helmet, chuckled maniacally, "I think I've really established a connection with the Calamity City!"

"Using the Punk Records, a supercomputer created from my brain, as a relay station, I will connect your brains to Ancient Weapon using brainwave technology,"

Vegapunk explained, "In that case, the Ancient Weapons —Calamity City, Uranus, Pluton —will become like extensions of your limbs. With your Observation Haki, which far surpasses that of ordinary people, you will be able to unleash the power of the Ancient Weapon to the fullest extent!"

"Compared to the Dragon of the End, Pluton' biggest weakness is its lack of agility,"

Katakuri nodded slightly, a satisfied look on his face. "With this technology, this deficiency can be remedied."

That's it.

Vegapunk nodded repeatedly, "You two have the strongest Observation Haki besides Mr. Teach and Imu. They might join the battle, but you are the most suitable pilots."

"So we were just backup options after all?"

Katakuri sighed helplessly.

However, he was well aware that Teach and Imu were far superior to them, especially Imu, who was definitely the second strongest fighter in the world after Roa.

"At least this way we can help the boss, right?"

Former Marine Admiral Fujitora, who had long been turned into a traitor by Roa, wore a serious expression.

In short,

Katakuri into a smile. "Being able to fight the legendary Dragon of the End in this way isn't so bad!"

"Forehead----"

Vegapunk paused for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, "What the Boss means is that all we need to do is check if they're qualified to rush up to him."

"Does that guy really think he's the Demon King?"

Katakuri said somewhat irritably, "Do we still need to help him test the heroes' strength?"

"Ha ha ha ha----"

Vegapunk gave an awkward laugh.

But if the Boss isn't the Demon King, then who is?

In short,

Katakuri looked up. "Everything is ready. Let's just wait for them to arrive!"

"Yay! Hahahaha!"

Enel laughed loudly, "Let the final battle begin!"

Logue Town.

On the throne formed by the central bulge of earth and rock, Roa had one arm around a beautiful woman, leisurely inhaling the fragrance of her hair.

They should be here soon, right?

"Don't disappoint me," Roa said lazily. "After all, this is our last battle in this world."

"A fully grown Níðhöggr should be more than enough to satisfy you."

Robin leaned on Roa's shoulder and slowly began to speak.

"No, no, no, no matter how powerful this dragon is, it's still just a weapon at the end of the day."

Roa smirked, "The really interesting one is Luffy."

"It's truly exciting to see what he can achieve, carrying the hopes of the entire world on his shoulders!"

"Luffy?"

Robin hesitated for a moment, "Does that boy really deserve your attention?"

"Just like Nika and Joy Boy, who saved the world back then,"

"Right now, everyone in the world is probably hoping that someone will be able to defeat me!" Roa said.

"When the world's prayers converge on one thing, a miracle will happen!"

"Hahaha, of course it'll be very interesting, right? Robin, hope versus despair, who will prevail next?"

Robin remained silent.

Is hope turning into despair? That description is indeed very apt.

"But why are you so sure it's that kid? Is it just because he ate the Devil Fruit that Davy Jones once ate?"

Hancock asked, somewhat curiously.

You guys don't understand.

Roa chuckled, "That man, Monkey D. Luffy, he's my youth!"

"I really don't understand this at all."

Robin's lips twitched.

Roa often says things that are completely incomprehensible.

"Your youth?"

Hancock was immediately shocked. "Roa, don't you only like women?"

Roa paused, then...

Hahahaha!

But Luffy, we're finally going to meet!

Please don't let me lose it, okay?

Roa raised his head and gazed intently at the distant sky.

"Oh! You came so quickly!"

Robin and Hancock's expressions also suddenly darkened.

Are they here?

Is the final battle about to begin?

In the distance, thousands of kilometers away from Logue Town, in the sky...

The black dragon flapped its wings and came.

"Hold head high!!"

Níðhöggr let out a deafening roar.

"We're almost there!"

Dragon instantly understood what Níðhöggr meant, "Prepare for battle!!"

Shanks' hand was already on the hilt of his sword, and Luffy clenched his fist impatiently.

At the same time.

"Hold head high!!"

Black Dragon took a deep breath, and the air was pierced through in the next instant.

A jet-black ray stirred up wave after wave of air in the air, and in an instant, it pierced through the sky and disappeared into the horizon.

Logue Town.

"Oh!"

Roa remained seated leisurely on his throne. "Is this such a dramatic greeting right from the start?"

"However, I cannot accept such a rude greeting. At least come to me."

Above, very, very high in the sky.

"They're here!!"

Enel crackled with electricity. "Yay! Hahaha! Let's go!!"

With a thought, his brainwaves transmitted his commands through the helmet he wore to the connected supercomputer, Punk Records. The supercomputer then converted and transmitted these signals to the Calamity City.

Then, light suddenly flashed from the lower part of this enormous ship, which was as big as an island.

A huge, extended cannon barrel gleamed with light.

Laugh!!

A beam of light shot out.

Just then, a black beam of light streaked across the distant sky.

The two beams of light collided with a deafening roar, but there was no loud noise as expected; time seemed to freeze at that moment.

The point where the two beams of light collided first contracted to an extreme, then transformed into a pitch-black singularity that devoured all light in the next moment. Then, dazzling brilliance burst forth from it, forming a chaotic sun that was constantly expanding!

First came the destructive shockwave; the sky shattered, the sea overturned, and the air was compressed into a solid white wall that swept everything away with extraordinary ferocity.

The clouds vanished in an instant, and the violent force blasted a huge crater into the sea below, shattering the seabed into pieces.

"Hehe!"

Roa shaded his eyes with his right hand, gazing at the dazzling sun in the sky.

"As fireworks to signal the start of war, this is not bad."