Erosion Reincarnation, Ryujin Jakka

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Roya directly used Armament Haki.

Extremely dense Armament Haki wrapped around Roya's arm.

The next second, Roya grabbed the Scorpion Poison Hook.

Bang!

Roya crushed the Scorpion Poison Hook in his grip!

The terrifying display of strength gave everyone present a huge shock!

Crocodile's pupils suddenly contracted as he instinctively said, "How is that possible?!"

"Nothing is impossible! It only proves that you Shichibukai are far too weak!"

Hearing Roya's words, Crocodile curled his lip disdainfully.

"So what if you crushed my Scorpion Poison Hook? Poison isn't my strongest ability! Sand is!"

As Crocodile's voice fell, he shouted again, "Baroque Works!"

More than a dozen figures suddenly rushed out of the crowd.

Leading them was Daz Bones, who had appeared yesterday.

Behind him came Paula, Mr. 3, Goldenweek, Mr. 4, Merry Christmas, Mr. 5, Valentine...

They were all Crocodile's subordinates.

They had been hiding among the Rebel Army since earlier.

At Crocodile's command, they rushed straight out from the Rebel Army.

Bon Clay, who had transformed into the king, also dispelled his disguise and charged at Roya.

Crocodile's plan was simple: let these people wear down Roya's stamina first.

Then he would attack himself.

However, while Crocodile's plan was a fine one, it was ultimately far too wishful.

Faced with their attack,

Roya merely formed hand seals slowly with both hands!

"Wood Release—Wood World Emergence!"

Roya slammed both hands onto the ground.

Massive roots and vines suddenly sprouted from within the palace, growing wildly!

The ground cracked apart.

Filled with abundant life force, the roots spread across the walls.

In just moments, the palace in the middle of the desert was wrapped in green vegetation.

Everyone attacking Roya was bound by those roots!

They could not move an inch!

In the distance, countless residents, Rebel Army