What Is Despair?! A Great Harvest

The enormous swarm of snails rumbled forward relentlessly, heading south towards the West Blue.

The Flower Country is quite far from the Calm Belt, located in the southernmost part of the West Blue; otherwise, a glacier like the Jade Ice Mountain, which almost never melts, would not have been born there.

As you move further south, the temperature drops noticeably.

When Luo Ya first looked up at the heavy snow falling from the sky, Roa was actually quite moved.

Having lived in the New World for over a decade, I've long been accustomed to the unchanging seasons on the islands and the ever-changing weather at sea. This normal weather change has become somewhat unusual.

Perhaps this is why a domineering CEO would fall in love with a cleaning lady?

"BosS,

At this moment, Roa's intelligence specialist brought him firsthand information.

"Those naval forces have already deployed their elite units; they're probably heading to Jade Ice Mountain to await your arrival."

"That's good."

Roa showed no anger at the impending ambush; instead, he breathed a sigh of relief. "It's good that this was resolved in one go. I was worried that these inexplicable guys would waste my time."

"And then, what happened to the so-called Five Great Families?"

According to Morgans, in the West Blue Mafia culture is prevalent, almost every country has a thriving Underworld.

Mafia families, large and small, control the resources and power of this shadowy world.

At the top of these Mafia families are the legendary Five Great Families.

Unfortunately, it wasn't the East, West Gate, South Palace, North Hall, or Central Xuanyuan that Roa had imagined; his childhood dream was shattered.

However, there is one Five Great Families that Roa is not unfamiliar with.

The Capone Family.

The Capone from Capone Bege.

However, the fact that the Five Great Families control the Underworld of the West Blue does not mean that they are truly the only ones in power.

Strictly speaking, they are more like leaders of the martial arts world.

Relying on various exchanges of interests and coercion, they each wield enormous influence in a certain sea area, leading large and small mafia families as the ringleaders.

However, that's enough.

"We're already in contact."

Morgans replied with a grin, "In the name of the arms dealer."

"It's not just the Flower Country that's interested in our weapons; these stray dogs living in the gutter are the most sensitive to changes in power."

"Once you've dealt with those online troll groups, you should be able to meet with those Mafia godfathers."

"Um."

Roa nodded slightly.

He suddenly thought of something.

If he brings all eight naval units under his control, wouldn't he become the leader of the navy?

Ha ha.

Roa's jokes.

Oh, wait, wasn't Morgans already a head of online trolls after he took control of the World Economic News?

Jade Ice Mountain.

A glacier located in the southern part of the Flower Country.

Because the temperature is so low and there is nothing but perpetual ice, this place is generally deserted.

The treasure of the Eight Treasures Navy is buried in the very center of this glacier, a lake that was frozen over countless years ago. Eroded by the year-round cold winds, it has become incredibly smooth, almost like a mirror.

If someone were to come up onto this mirror and look down, they would witness a truly breathtaking scene.

Vast amounts of gold and silver treasures were frozen beneath this ice field, shimmering brilliantly in the sunlight.

These are the legendary treasures of the Eight Treasures Navy.

To the south of this glacier, rows of ships are quietly moored.

Tents were pitched densely along the coast, stretching out in a dark expanse against the white ice field.

Inside one of the largest tents, several key members of the navy and the kings of the Flower Country, wrapped in heavy coats, sat around a makeshift fireplace, drinking freshly cooked hot soup.

"It's been so long, why aren't they here yet?"

One of the troll leaders took a sip of hot soup, feeling much better, and said somewhat irritably, "How much longer are we going to have to wait here!"

Even though the Flower Country is usually not very warm, it's too cold here.

"Chinjao's son said he's been secretly following the enemy, who crossed the Calm Belt two weeks ago and should be arriving soon."

Another pillar exhaled a puff of white breath and slowly spoke, "But don't let your guard down. That's an opponent even Chinjao couldn't defeat; their strength is definitely extraordinary!"

"What's the point of saying all this now? Is there any other choice but to fight?"

"I mean, be careful in battle!"

"Be careful? The Six Treasures Navy always overwhelmingly defeats the enemy!"

Seeing that their own people were already making plans before the enemy even appeared, the King of the Flower Country spoke up impatiently, "Calm down! Do you want to fight before the enemy arrives?"

Although the eight naval forces have always been united, it does not mean that there are no conflicts between them.

In fact, this is exactly what the royal family of the Flower Country would like to see. If they were truly as close as family, what authority would the king have left?

The king spoke, finally silencing the restless naval leaders.

They actually have some ambitions in their hearts.

Chinjao is the strongest among all the pillars, and this strength is overwhelming; none of the other pillars can even touch his heel.

The enemy's strength is absolutely extraordinary.

But now we have no choice but to fight.

Because if they retreat, the Flower Country will continue to suffer huge losses, which is unacceptable to all the naval commanders.

Just as the atmosphere inside the tent was becoming somewhat heavy, the tent flap was suddenly thrown open, and a person burst in, bringing with them the chill of the wind and snow.

"They're here!"

There was a moment of silence in the tent, then everyone stood up at the same time.

"Then let's attack!"

This time, the eight naval forces have deployed their elite troops. Apart from the personnel left behind in their bases, each naval force has mobilized three to four thousand men, totaling approximately thirty thousand. In addition, with the capable leaders of the naval forces and their children, they are definitely capable of waging a large-scale war.

Led by the seven pillars, these 30,000 people surged toward the heart of the glacier like a black tide.

If the enemy's target is the treasure of the Eight Treasures Navy, then that is naturally their destination.

Braving the swirling snow, they pressed on, and after crossing a rather steep mountain, the icy plains where the treasure lay hidden were revealed before them.

Although the snow was falling heavily and the distant scenery was indistinct, the dark mass on the opposite mountain range was still clearly visible.

The figures on the ice field below were barely visible.

"Save the pillars of the nation!!"

Without any leader to guide them, the spontaneously assembled Eight Treasures Navy couldn't contain themselves and charged downwards with a roar almost simultaneously.

The other online troll groups did not hesitate either, and under the leadership of their respective leaders, they also surged downstream like the tide.

"Kill them!!"

The cannons they carried began to roar, tearing through the swirling snow and raining down on the dark mass opposite them.

Roa stood on the ice field, with a vast expanse of treasure beneath his feet.

"Is being a pirate really that lucrative?"

He muttered something to himself.

Damn, even Luo has never seen so much treasure.

Despite the blizzard, Roa was still only wearing a thin T-shirt, jacket, and casual pants. Dylan and Bullet, who had come with him, had changed into heavy winter clothes, while Abel remained as usual.

The enhancement granted to Roa by Qiongqi's abilities is a true evolution. Roa's defense is not only able to withstand physical attacks, but also has a strong resistance to various magical damages.

Mere snow and wind!

"Boss, you're here."

Dylan looked up at the distant mountain peaks.

On the mountain peak, a torrent of people was surging in.

The roar of heavy artillery had already resounded across the sky, and the sharp sound of shells piercing the air drowned out the whistling wind.

"Was it to save the Chinjao?"

With a casual wave of his hand, the gale in the sky condensed into blades, easily shattering all the shells in mid-air. Then, Roa sighed, "What can I do? I'm kind-hearted. Let them reunite."

Behind them, amidst the swarm of snails trembling on the mountain peak, a dark shadow suddenly shot out.

With his dark eyes and robust build, Chinjao flew through the air like a missile, tracing a graceful arc before crashing heavily to the ground. He then leaned forward without stopping, his upper body almost parallel to the ground, but his legs swung at an astonishing speed, forcibly maintaining his balance with speed.

The Chinjao, its pointed end already knocked back out with a casual punch from Roa, flew straight towards the charging navy, its pointed end facing forward, like a bullet drawn from its sheath.

Because the wind and snow obscured their vision, the naval forces initially failed to see clearly who was charging towards them, and instinctively opened fire.

Although it had lost its will, its bodily instincts remained; an invisible shockwave emanated from the pointed tip of the Chinjao.

It blocked all the attacks.

At this point, the two sides were already very close, so...

"He's a pillar of the nation!!"

The Eight Treasures Navy suddenly exclaimed, "Dongliang is back!"

After a brief moment of shock, everyone was instantly overjoyed.

"I knew it! Dongliang couldn't possibly be captured so easily! He's definitely looking for an opportunity to work with us from the inside to wipe out the enemy!"

"That's right! Now that Dongliang has successfully escaped, it's time to annihilate the enemy!"

Not only them, but the pillars of the other online troll groups that followed also breathed a sigh of relief.

I thought the enemy was a formidable foe that even Chinjao couldn't withstand, but now it seems I was worrying too much.

"Chinjao, now that you're free, then..."

One of the pillars of the family stepped forward to meet the charging Chinjao, saying, "Just stay with us—"

Chinjao never stopped moving, its pointed head covered with a domineering black Haki and invisible fluctuations.

Before the approaching pillar could finish speaking, he had already rammed the man into the air, then charged into the crowd without hesitation, like a train engine running at full speed, sending everyone along the way flying.

"Chinjao?

The king of the Flower Country, who was traveling with him, looked astonished.

What's wrong?

"Dongliang! What are you doing! It's us!"

The Eight Treasures Navy screamed in despair, "Please stop right now!"

It makes no sense.

At this moment, Chinjao was merely a monster existing because of Roa's will. He continued to move through the crowd without stopping, using his immense power to knock everyone away.

"No! Chinjao has fallen for the enemy's trick! He's lost his mind and is being manipulated!"

Finally, the pillar of Two Treasures Navy shouted at the top of his lungs, "Everyone stay away from him! He's the enemy now!"

"Damn it! Leave some men behind to lure him in!!"

Another pillar of the nation spoke up, "Let's take care of the enemy first!"

Chinjao is stronger than all of them. If we stay here and fight Chinjao, who knows how much damage it will cause.

Take out the enemy first, and maybe Chinjao will be able to return to normal.

After all, most of the incomprehensible changes on this sea can be attributed to Devil Fruit.

Once the Devil Fruit User is dealt with, the changes will return to normal!

So the navy launched another attack, leaving only a small group to surround Chinjao, like matadors luring Chinjao to turn and crash into them.

The only downside was that they couldn't control the bull that was Chinjao; with each charge, some of them would have their bones shattered.

Bearing the weight of these sacrifices, the seven pillars of the army led the main force onto the icy plain, heading towards the figures not far ahead.

Roa looked up. "Eager to start work? Great, very enthusiastic!"

He looked up again. "It's too noisy."

Suddenly, the snowstorm vanished, and the sun shone brightly in the sky.

The charging naval forces were taken aback.

What's wrong?

This isn't New World; the weather shouldn't change by such a 180-degree angle here!

Before the initial surprise had subsided, a ferocious aura had already arrived.

Buzz!!

The entire ice field was shaking, and the snow that never melts on the surrounding mountains began to slide down, even triggering small avalanches.

"Wow!"

Screams instantly echoed across the icy plains.

The surging tide suddenly stopped, and the charging sailors all collapsed to the ground, trembling.

They didn't even know what was happening.

Even the naval leaders who were charging ahead stopped, swaying as they ran forward.

At this moment, only terror remained on their faces.

Conqueror's Haki?

This level of Conqueror's Haki?

Chinjao, what did you do to deserve Golden Lion?!

Da da da.

The sound of crisp footsteps grew louder as they approached. "Why aren't you kneeling down?"

The boy's voice carried far across the silent, icy plains.

The pillars of society subconsciously looked up, and then in the next instant...

"A natural disaster, Roa??"

Everyone's expression changed drastically.

While it's not the Whitebeard Golden Lion, it's very close!

Why this monster?

"The interview will now begin."

Roa's voice suddenly resounded across the ice plains like thunder. Although he used it sparingly, his Tiger Roar was still a powerful technique.

"Those who submit to me and kneel down will live."

"Those who stand will die, just like this."

He raised his right hand.

Rumble!

A massive Iceburg suddenly rose up, spreading diagonally forward from Roa, grazing the edge of the crowd, and then these unfortunate souls were instantly frozen inside the Iceburg.

Fear swept through the ranks of the online trolls like a gust of wind.

And then, in the next instant...

"Waaaaah! No, don't kill me!"

"I surrender! I surrender!"

With his power and emotional manipulation, in just a moment, all the online trolls were kneeling on the ground, crying and begging for Roa's forgiveness.

"Oh! Tens of thousands of people kneeling together!"

Roa nodded repeatedly, "How magnificent!"

This could be considered a Guinness World Record, right?

"That,"

He looked up again at the naval commanders closest to him, "And you?"

Fear!

The same fear gripped everyone's hearts.

However, there are some brave guys out there.

The leader of the One Treasure Navy stepped forward and roared, "Roa, don't think you can..."

Boom!

A bolt of lightning struck from the sky, instantly turning the man into a charred corpse.

"Aaaaaah!"

Under the influence of Roa's abilities, another pillar of the navy couldn't help but scream in despair.

"Just fear, not surrender?"

Roa glared at him irritably, "What use are you! You can join the Wailing Ghost Legion!"

Instantly, the eyes of this pillar of the navy were filled with darkness.

It's changed... it's turned into Chinjao!

The remaining pillars of the army trembled with fear, their hearts devoid of any other emotion. The naval forces finally understood what true despair was!

And then finally.

The pillars of Two Treasures Navy were terrified beyond measure; kneeling down meant survival, kneeling down meant survival!

He knelt down on the ground like Gold Mountain collapsing and a jade pillar crumbling, his forehead touching the earth. "I surrender! I surrender to you! Lord Roa!"

"Yes, you can live."

Roa nodded in satisfaction, then casually maxed out the progress bar for the emotion of "submission".

With this guy as their leader, the remaining pillars and naval officers also knelt down in fear, declaring their submission to Roa.

There was no way to resist Roa's abilities; all other anger and hatred were cast aside, leaving only weakness, the will to survive, and fear.

Roa clapped his hands with delight, "Excellent, excellent! It was worth the long journey, what a great harvest!"

Happy as a child who gets a perfect score on a test, innocent and lively.