" Sun God Nika ".
Is this Joy Boy's power?
Roy thought to himself.
Unlike the Awakening ordinary Paramecia, the Awakening of Mythical Zoan possesses its own will.
Luffy's ability to remain conscious is somewhat unexpected.
Generally speaking, Zoan Fruit users are easily consumed by the bestial nature of their fruits after Awakening, turning into mindless monsters.
But the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Nika is clearly an exception—its will is not animalistic, but a pure, unrestrained freedom.
It perfectly matches Luffy's personality.
Perhaps this is why this fruit waited eight hundred years before finally meeting Luffy.
Meanwhile, Sengoku and Fujitora also reached the rooftop and landed next to Garp.
Garp crossed his arms, glanced at Sengoku, then at Fujitora, and finally fixed his gaze on Sengoku's face:
Where's Ryokugyu?
Sengoku was silent for a few seconds, then said through gritted teeth:
"He's been arrested."
Garp frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.
The Sengoku period continued:
"That Roy —his current strength far exceeds our expectations."
The Dark-Dark Fruit, and also the Soul-Soul Fruit similar to Charlotte Linlin's.
In addition, there's its own Telekinesis-Telekinesis Fruit.
This monster that inhabits the New World is becoming increasingly terrifying.
"Good!"
Fujitora's tone clearly showed his deep fear of Roy:
" Roy is a branch of the Telekinesis-Telekinesis Fruit's ability, which negates my fruit's power."
Combined with his swordsmanship and physical skills, he is a well-rounded and invincible expert.
Garp's face darkened, and his fist clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking.
He'd fought most of his life and seen all sorts of people, but Roy felt even more dangerous to him than Roger had been in his prime.
Even Roger, no matter how strong, was still a flesh-and-blood human being who could get hurt and tired. Roy, on the other hand, was like a bottomless pool of water; you had no idea what was hidden beneath.
Garp subtly moved half a step closer to Luffy.
He knew this grandson's personality all too well.
This kid has just Awakening a new power and is in a state of high excitement. Seeing Kaido and Roy standing together, he might impulsively rush over.
At the top of the Skull Hall, the positions of the three forces gradually became clear.
Kaido and Roy stood side by side, with King, Queen, Jack, and the Flying Six executives who had just arrived behind them.
Although the Beasts Pirates also suffered losses, their overall condition was not bad, and the officers were all highly motivated.
Opposite them were Sengoku, Garp, and Fujitora. Garp stood at the front, his fists clenched, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Luffy and Kaido.
A little further away, the Straw Hat Pirates, Law, Kid, and others gathered together, standing on the Navy's flank, forming a triangular standoff with the Beasts Pirates.
The smoke of battle had not yet dissipated, and the burning flames danced among the ruins, illuminating the faces of everyone.
The night wind howled, and none of the three forces were in a hurry to make a move.
Luffy's playful expression finally disappeared.
He glanced at Garp, then at Kaido and Roy, and the glint in his eyes told everyone that this kid was seriously thinking about something.
Kaido broke the silence first, his voice low and deep:
"Your navy has quite the nerve, daring to come to Onigashima with just four people."
Garp snorted coldly:
"I can go wherever I want; it's none of your business, you brat, to interfere."
"Oh?"
"Since you're here, you're not leaving!"
Luffy stood behind Garp, clenching his fists:
"I'm not leaving!"
Kaido, I'm going to beat you to a pulp!
His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clearly audible to everyone present.
Roy, standing next to Kaido, raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
This kid, even in this state, still wants to beat Kaido.
However, judging from the power he just displayed, Luffy certainly has the confidence to back it up.
" Luffy, Zoro, it's been a long time."
Roy's sudden words made Luffy turn his gaze past Kaido and land on Roy beside Kaido, scrutinizing him closely.
"Who are you···"
After seeing Roy's appearance clearly.
The boy, whose expression had always carried a hint of cynicism, now displayed an extremely rare and complex emotion.
Memories of meeting Roy in the Foosha Village when I was a child surfaced in my mind.
Zoro was also looking at Roy.
His hand unconsciously rested on the hilt of the Wado Ichimonji sword, his knuckles turning white.
Memories of Shimotsuki Village flooded back like a tide—that summer night, the man who had demonstrated his swordsmanship before him, the man who had told him, "A sword isn't something you can just talk about."
Sanji noticed the strange behavior between the two and turned his head:
"Hey, you two, do you know that person?"
Zoro remained silent for a few seconds before speaking:
"When I was a child, he taught me swordsmanship in Shimotsuki Village."
The expressions of the Straw Hat Pirates members changed simultaneously.
Nami's eyes widened. "You know that great pirate from Hachinosu?"
Zoro didn't reply, but his gaze never left Roy.
Luffy also spoke up:
"Back in Foosha Village, Roy taught me how to fight."
Even Usopp's mouth dropped open in surprise:
"That Four Emperors- level pirate even taught you how to fight?"
Luffy nodded:
"He used to be my and Ace's training rival."
"That's incredibly powerful."
When he said "He's incredibly strong," his tone still carried a hint of the admiration he once had, but then his eyes darkened.
"But Roy is now on Kaido's side."
Luffy took two steps forward and looked up at Roy.
His physique didn't change much after Awakening; Roy's height was still something he had to look up to.
But Luffy never cared about that.
" Roy! Why are you helping Kaido and aiding and abetting evil?!"
Luffy's voice echoed across the rooftop, louder than ever before.
The people of Wano Country are weeping!
Kin'emon have lost something important!
Why are you on that side?!
Roy chuckled softly.
The laughter wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
" Luffy, Kaido and I were allies before we even met."
Roy spoke calmly, as if stating a simple fact.
"In short, Wano Country is also part of my Roy Pirates ' territory."
"Now you're the ones trespassing on my territory and causing trouble."
"As the host, what's wrong with me stepping in to maintain order?"
The Beasts Pirates ' executives all wore expressions of agreement.
Ulti crossed her arms and sneered, Page One nodded beside her, and Queen grinned, revealing a mouthful of gold teeth.
Luffy refused to back down.
He tilted his head back, his eyes shining brightly in the moonlight, and his confident tone stunned everyone present.
"Hmph! I don't care about any of that!"
" Wano Country belongs to Kin'emon and his people!"
"As a friend, I will definitely help them reclaim Wano Country!"
Even if we were friends before, I'm going to beat you to a pulp today!