Inheritor of the Demon
A month has passed since the execution of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, and the whole world is in an uproar.
Countless pirates, harboring dreams and yearning for the treasure of the Pirate King, have officially set sail for the Grand Line to find everything they seek.
Power, wealth, status, fame...
It's as if everything is within reach once you embark on the journey to the Grand Line.
The Pirate King's dying words, and firsthand accounts from the top ten greatest pirates—all of this is stirring the nerves of the greedy, drawing people to the sea like a swarm of locusts.
An unprecedented treasure hunt frenzy has begun, with countless people striving for their dreams, and a new era of heroes rising up is destined to begin.
Hawkeye Mihawk, Heavenly Yaksha, Doflamingo, and other newcomers continue to make their names on the high seas.
The emergence of these new pirate stars has put the already strained naval forces under constant strain, prompting naval branches around the world to request assistance.
But now, the real trouble for Marine Admiral, the former Sengoku and current Fleet Admiral, is a madman in the New World who has lost his purpose.
Marine Headquarters, conference room.
"They've all gone mad! They've all gone mad! That damned Roger, why did he have to say something like that? Now the entire Grand Line is in chaos, even Big Mom and Kaido of the Beasts are stirring up trouble..."
"Those damned pirates, just how much damage will they cause to the people?!"
Sengoku's face was dark, his braided mustache was sticking up to the sky, and his afro under his hat had grown larger.
"Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Fleet Admiral Sengoku! Something terrible has happened!"
Before the messenger could even enter, he overturned a desk. Right now, what he hated most was the so-called "major trouble"—what could be worse than the actions following Roger's death?!
"Tell me, which country has been invaded by pirates this time? Or are the henchmen of those great pirates causing trouble somewhere again? Or has another rising pirate star with a bounty exceeding 500 million Beli emerged...?"
With a long sigh, Sengoku picked up the green tea beside him, took a small sip, and tried to suppress the anger in his heart.
Fleet Admiral is tough these days!
"No, no, it's Douglas Bullet, a former crew member of the Pirate King Roger, who fought his way into the New World as a rookie. He is now..."
"Douglas Bullet has now destroyed three kingdoms and is still wreaking havoc, advancing towards other kingdoms!"
Upon hearing this, the green tea that Sengoku had used to suppress his anger was splashed all over him, but he didn't even have time to jump up and cry out in pain before rushing towards the Den Den Mushi.
"Moshi Moshi, Communications Department, Garp and have him head to the New World immediately! Douglas Bullet has gone mad!"
Kaka...
The Den Den Mushi hung up, and Sengoku's expression twisted in pain; just what he feared most had come to pass.
Douglas Bullet was already strong, and with the addition of his Devil Fruit, he became unimaginably powerful.
No, I have to find a way to suppress him. Is that the only way...?
After a long silence, Sengoku slowly rose, put on the naval cloak that symbolized justice, and walked out of the Marine Headquarters.
"Pass on my order: immediately launch Buster Call against the country where Douglas Bullet is located, and completely eliminate him. We must not allow such a dangerous element to continue to wreak havoc on the seas!"
"Wait, Marshal, if you're not at Marine Headquarters..."
"Let Zephyr maintain order for now. If Douglas Bullet continues to cause trouble like this, the world will truly be in danger. Unexpected changes must be nipped in the bud as soon as possible!"
In no time at all, fifty warships from the Marine Headquarters boarded their dedicated route and set off in a mighty procession toward the new century.
The New World, formerly Kolsberg, is a country now reduced to ruins.
A burly man dressed in a modified version of Goltz's old military uniform looked around at the ruins and rubble, but they did not dispel his inner confusion.
"Why, why did you die? How could someone as strong as you die, Roger?!"
The burly figure's deep red eyes gleamed like those of a vengeful ghost. Douglas Bullet's eyes were filled with a chilling aura, and his endless killing intent caused him to wreak havoc on the island.
In the distance, pirate ships with fluttering banners sailed in one after another, and countless cannons drew arcs, shattering the already crumbling island.
"Men, aim a little higher and tear that hateful Douglas Bullet to shreds!"
"Hand it over! Hand over the Pirate King's treasure! You were a former crew member of the Pirate King, you must know where the Great Treasure is. Hand it over now!"
"You bastard, how dare you destroy my hometown and kill our loved ones! We'll kill you..."
At this moment, the various voices annoyed Douglas Bullet immensely, and his already boiling murderous intent became even more overwhelming.
"Did you see that, Captain? They're looking for what you left behind, but I'll never have a chance to beat you again, Captain..."
Armament Haki enveloped his entire body, and the deep blue Haki resembled a vengeful ghost crawling down from hell. Douglas Bullet's eyes were ferocious as he instantly charged towards more than a dozen pirate ships.
"How dare you weaklings covet the captain's treasure? What right do you ants have to survive on this vast ocean? Die!"
Rumble...
Rocks carrying debris pounded against the shore, and towering waves crashed against the sky. The pirates who had narrowly escaped the attack stood frozen in place, staring at the terrifying figure.
"The sea is the battlefield, die."
In an instant, the deep blue Conqueror's Haki spread out, its terrifying, demonic aura twisting and deforming the ruined kingdom.
A fierce wind swept in, stirring up countless dust and debris. Under this powerful Conqueror's Haki, only a few pirates with unwavering will remained unbroken.
The Inheritor of the Demon, Douglas Bullet.
A former crew member who claimed to be able to fight to a draw with Dark King Silvers Rayleigh and pursued the goal of becoming the Pirate King, he eventually lost his way when his goal disappeared.
"An outstanding individual, seemingly qualified to be part of the blood sample. Your name is Douglas Bullet, Roger's former crew member?"
Startled, Douglas Bullet turned his head, his eyes flashing with a deep blue, domineering aura.
whoosh whoosh...
The deep blue sky was tinged with color, and the powerful impact splashed up specks of inexplicable light. Huayue's smile remained unchanged, and her tone was gentle.
"If you think this level of domineering aura will leave me helpless, then you are sorely mistaken. How much of Roger's Divine Departure have you learned?"
Deep within his pupils, a dazzling light flashed in his deep blue Rinnegan, a mix of vibrant, Conqueror's Haki and powerful spiritual chakra, unleashing his killing intent without restraint.
The sky and earth suddenly changed color, and even the distant sun could not blend its own light into this magnificent radiance.
"This is what's known as Conqueror's Haki, a combination of willpower and mental strength, and when combined with mental power, the effect isn't bad..."