When Roa slowly flew back to the top deck of the City of Calamity, Bullet and Kaido were still locked in fierce combat.
The two top-tier monsters constantly clashed in the vast sky, iron clubs and iron fists continuously smashing into each other.
Although they weren't going all out, they were certainly fighting seriously. Thick Haki lightning surged through the long sky, causing the heavens to tremble ceaselessly.
There was no helping it; there was nothing to do just floating in the sky.
The true monsters couldn't casually engage in combat. Not only would it be overkill, but what if Imu, that fellow, really abandoned all pretense of fairness and bullied the weak? Wouldn't that be the end of it?
So, everyone could only hold their ground for now, and it was normal to feel bored.
"Whoa, quite lively, isn't it?"
Roa lightly landed next to the group watching the spectacle on the top deck. "All day long, their energy is truly boundless."
"Where did you sneak off to this time, kid?"
Katakuri, who was enjoying the fierce battle in the sky, subconsciously turned his head.
"Oh, this,"
Roa shook the documents and the small box containing the Devil Fruit in his hand. "I went to retrieve something."
"Hmm?"
Katakuri instinctively swept the area with his Observation Haki, and his eyebrows immediately lifted. "Devil Fruit?"
"Seriously, Katakuri, don't you know what privacy is?"
Roa complained. "This fruit is a secret among secrets."
"A secret?"
His good friend's eyes immediately lit up. "Now you've got me even more interested. There aren't many Devil Fruits in this world that you treat so seriously, are there?"
"Boss!"
Loki excitedly moved closer, having guessed something. "Did you find the Gum-Gum Fruit?"
"Not quite."
Roa shook his head. "We haven't even figured out the whereabouts of that Straw Hat guy yet. How can we talk about the Gum-Gum Fruit?"
Red, no, the Straw Hat Pirates must have gone into hiding in the West Blue or North Blue, but which one was currently unknown.
They only had one ship, and it was too easy for them to conceal their tracks in this vast world.
Even with Roa's numerous eyes and ears in those two seas, he couldn't find their whereabouts for the time being.
After all, most of their strength was currently focused on the war with the World Government.
Otherwise, maybe he should make a trip to Amazon Lily later?
There was no way Shanks didn't know Robin's true identity.
By using Roger's precious daughter as leverage, wouldn't Shanks have to comply?
Hmm, good idea.
Robin wasn't like Ace; the remnants of the Roger Pirates didn't know who he was.
Moreover, Amazon Lily, hehe, who doesn't like the Land of Women?
He was about to rule half the world, so what's wrong with indulging a bit?
"Is that so?"
Loki immediately deflated, withdrawing his gaze without hesitation, and looked back at the two fighting in the sky.
"Oh? You're set on the Gum-Gum Fruit, are you?"
Roa said with interest. "This fruit here is quite remarkable too."
"Not interested!"
Loki said categorically. "This great me is going to become the Sun God! It's either the Gum-Gum Fruit or that legendary Elbaf fruit that was stolen. I'm not interested in anything else!"
That fruit passed down through generations in Elbaf was now in Imu's hands. He didn't know if that fellow had given it to anyone, but it was probably impossible to retrieve now.
So, the only choice was the Gum-Gum Fruit.
"What if the Gum-Gum Fruit is eaten by someone else?"
Roa asked with a smile.
"Then I'll slaughter that guy and wait for the fruit to be reborn!"
Loki didn't hesitate for a second.
"I see."
Roa slowly nodded.
He was actually quite looking forward to it. Could Loki truly be able to eat the Gum-Gum Fruit?
Historically, that fruit had, several times, escaped the grasp of the World Government as if by predestination.
It seemed only the chosen one could eat it.
Could Loki replace the possibly non-existent Luffy and become the chosen one?
Quite interesting.
"So, Roa, what exactly is this fruit?"
Katakuri remained curious.
"You really leave me no choice."
Roa opened the box and took out the pink Devil Fruit.
"Huh?"
Katakuri frowned. "A Devil Fruit I've never seen before?"
"Zehahahaha! It's not recorded in any Devil Fruit Encyclopedia either."
Teach had also moved closer, carefully examining the Devil Fruit. Then he slightly frowned. "But why does it look familiar? Wait, there's something wrong with this fruit!"
"Hmm?"
Charlotte Linlin, who was originally watching the fight with keen interest, heard the discussion and instinctively looked over.
One look, and she was completely stunned.
Charlotte Linlin instinctively blinked, wondering if she had seen wrongly. She even rubbed her eyes.
"Hey, Roa! What's with that fruit in your hand? I shouldn't be mistaken, should I? Isn't that the Devil Fruit Kaido ate?"
How could she be wrong!
Back at God Valley, she had personally taken that fruit and given it to Kaido.
"What?"
Everyone was suddenly startled.
"That's right!"
Teach also looked as if he had just realized it. "It's the Azure Dragon Fruit! Only the color is different!"
"Is that true?"
Katakuri's eyes widened. "There's a second Azure Dragon—no, a Pink Dragon Fruit in the world?"
"It's a replica, right, Roa?"
Shiki also floated over. As expected of an old veteran, he made the correct judgment immediately. "If ordinary Zoans and Ancient Zoans can be replicated, why not Mythical Zoans?"
"Hmm, it has to be Uncle Shiki,"
Roa nodded with a smile. "That's exactly it."
"No way?"
Katakuri felt a little dry in his throat at that moment. "Roa, can your subordinates even replicate Mythical Zoans now?"
"Boss, I haven't heard about this!"
Teach was equally shocked.
No one understood the power of a Mythical Zoan better than he, a Mythical Zoan user himself.
It was a power on a completely different level from ordinary Zoans or even Ancient Zoans!
Now, could even this ability be mass-produced?
"A replica of my ability?"
In the sky, Kaido, who was intensely brawling with Bullet, couldn't sit still anymore. He descended from the sky with a face full of anger. "Roa, you brat, when did you replicate my ability? Was the blood those Dylans took from me back then for this purpose?"
The thought of someone eating this fruit and gaining the same abilities as him was simply sickening!
"We don't have that technology yet,"
Roa said with a laugh. "Big Brother Kaido, have you forgotten? The time you were captured and taken to the Marine research facility?"
"Ugh!"
Kaido's face instantly stiffened.
How could he forget that!
It was an insult he would never forget in his entire life!
Because his skin was too tough and it was difficult to draw blood, the scientists at that facility used a very special method to take his blood.
"So, this fruit was manufactured by scientists under the World Government? Vegapunk?"
Katakuri asked in surprise. "Then how did you get your hands on it?"
"That, I can only attribute to connections."
Roa said nonchalantly.
"So, who is this fruit for?"
Shiki asked with interest.
If Kaido's daughter hadn't eaten a Devil Fruit, she would undoubtedly be the most suitable.
But unfortunately, she was already an ability user, also a Mythical Zoan.
This made things a bit awkward. Aside from Yamato, what would Kaido think if anyone else ate this fruit?
"No rush,"
Roa said casually. "We need to let Judge confirm if this fruit was truly successful."
He was honestly a little unsure himself.
Could Vegapunk, without the ancient technical data stored in Ohara, perfectly replicate the Azure Dragon Fruit as he did in the original story?
"If it is successful,"
The corner of Roa's mouth curved up, and he looked toward someone in the crowd. "Bonney, I'll give this fruit to you."
"Eh? Me?"
Bonney, who was watching the show, was suddenly stunned.
Katakuri's eyes immediately lit up. "Isn't this excellent?"
He had been worrying about not finding a suitable Devil Fruit for Bonney!
If this fruit was truly a successful replica of Kaido's ability, then it was indeed perfect for Bonney!
Ultimately, Bonney's fighting style was almost identical to Kaido's.
Both relied on overwhelming physical strength and powerful physical combat!
"Mama,"
Katakuri turned back to look at his mother, whom he was always at odds with. "You think so too, right?"
"Don't ask me!"
Aunt Linlin still held a grudge against Katakuri.
"Hey! What about my opinion!"
Kaido roared with dissatisfaction. "I disagree! This fruit better be destroyed immediately!"
"Don't be so harsh, Big Brother Kaido,"
Roa said with a cheeky smile. "And have you forgotten? You owe Aunt Linlin a favor. She gave you the Azure Dragon Fruit back then. Now, by giving this fruit replicated from your body to Bonney, isn't that favor repaid?"
The main thing was that it was very interesting.
This Pink Dragon Fruit was replicated using Kaido's Lineage Factor as a blueprint.
Please note, not just the Azure Dragon Fruit, but Kaido's Lineage Factor!
So, strictly speaking, after eating this fruit, Bonney would also carry a bit of Kaido's Lineage Factor in her body.
Hehe, in a sense, the CP he had rooted for back then came true!
Can anyone relate, the pairing of Senior Linlin and Junior Kaido was just too good!
"It's not enough that Linlin herself brings it up, you brat too? How many more favors do I have to repay!"
Kaido did not understand Roa's painstaking effort.
Seeing Kaido furious, Roa's smile widened. "Alright, alright. As compensation, Big Brother Kaido, do you want to become even stronger?"
"Hmm?"
The somewhat agitated Kaido's gaze instantly sharpened. "What do you mean, you brat?"
At his level, making any further progress was already an incredibly difficult task.
Devil Fruit abilities, physique, Haki, techniques—everything had been honed to the extreme.
That's why he couldn't understand how Roa seemed to evolve continuously, as if without limits!
Not just Kaido, everyone else couldn't help but look toward Roa.
"Aren't you all curious?"
Roa said with a smile. "Although Bullet's physique was naturally powerful, he was essentially just an enhanced version of an ordinary person. But now, he not only possesses the indestructible body of you, Big Brother Kaido, but also has recovery capabilities far surpassing ordinary people!"
"Are you getting senile? We asked you this question ages ago!"
Katakuri said in exasperation. "But you bastard said it was due to Bullet's twenty years of accumulation!"
"Hmm?"
Roa immediately frowned. "Is that true? You must be mistaken, Katakuri."
"You scoundrel, stop playing dumb!"
"Alright, if you're not going to keep us in suspense, Roa, tell us, what is going on?" Shiki also couldn't help but look expectant.
If he could also take another step forward!
"Well, it wasn't Bullet who was accumulating, it was Judge."
Hmm, there was plenty of time now.
He could help everyone take a step forward.
Although the implantation of the Lineage Factor wouldn't cause a qualitative leap for everyone, for top-tier experts, even a small improvement was incredibly valuable.
At the same moment.
Inside the large ship beneath the Sun Tree Eve.
The Four Elders knelt respectfully on the ground, their faces all extremely grim.
"Lord Imu! The news is true!"
Warcury's face even showed a hint of terror. "The Sea Kings are indeed fighting in coordination with the pirates! Moreover, the numbers are significant. This cannot be achieved through normal means! I fear—"
His voice lowered, and the muscles in his face trembled. "It truly is Poseidon!"
"..."
On the high throne, Imu's fingers, hidden beneath the black robe, lightly tapped the armrest of the throne. The sound of the tapping was somewhat hurried, indicating that the King of the World's mood was far from calm.
With the Lord not speaking, the Five Elders did not dare to breathe loudly.
Ancient Weapons!
That Roa fellow had obtained Poseidon!
And not just Poseidon, he had already obtained the blueprints for Pluton more than twenty years ago! His flying ship was very likely built according to the Pluton blueprints!
Roa, already as strong as a monster, now had two Ancient Weapons in his hands!
The Five Elders felt a tingling sensation on their scalps.
If it weren't for the presence of Lord Imu, they would probably choose to surrender immediately.
"Urge Vegapunk. Imu must see this ship completely resurrected in the shortest possible time!"
Imu finally spoke. "And then, Garling, the effort to find that boy from the Figarland family must not stop. Imu needs to know what exactly Joy Boy left on that island."
"And what exactly Roa knows!"
"Yes! Lord Imu!"
The newly appointed Science Defense God, Figarland Garling, respectfully bowed his head.
"Finally,"
Imu continued. "Have the God's Knights leave Teleportation Arrays within the territory of every affiliated country in those two seas. Have Shamrock personally mobilize. You may also strike if necessary. If Roa wants a fight, we will fight him. Eight hundred years ago, Poseidon was of no use. It will be the same in this era!"
"Yes!"
The response was immediate.
At this time, the world had once again fallen into a state of severe turmoil.
The World Economic Journal reported in detail the entire process of the Pirate Alliance's advance.
The sheer fact that pirates had begun a massive invasion of the North Blue and West Blue, truly intending to seize these two seas, was enough to shock the world.
And their swift, overwhelming victories left people dumbfounded.
Especially the fact that a large number of Sea Beasts and Sea Kings were assisting the pirates!
The world, still unaware of what this represented, was filled with panic.
In just a few days, a double-digit number of countries were conquered, including several affiliated countries.
Any resistance was met with the most severe retaliation, and several countries were directly bombed into ruins.
In the West Blue and North Blue, the two battlefronts were rapidly advancing from the Calm Belt deeper into the oceans.
Where is the World Government? World Government, please save us!
The world trembled.
The residents of the North Blue and West Blue, in particular, were utterly horrified.
And at the same moment.
The entrance to the Grand Line, Reverse Mountain at Twin Capes.
A banquet was being held here.
However, the atmosphere was far from lively.
"Even you were forced to flee back to the first half of the Grand Line, Shanks?"
Crocus, the lighthouse keeper of Twin Capes and former doctor of the Roger Pirates, sighed with emotion.
"There's no choice,"
Shanks, the man wearing a straw hat, who had hastily returned from the West Blue to the Grand Line via Reverse Mountain, had a solemn expression. "The forces that Roa has gathered are not something we can confront."
"And now,"
He gritted his teeth slightly. "He has even obtained the power of Poseidon!"
"Poseidon... appearing precisely in this era!"
Crocus's face was also grim. "Gaban must be in trouble."
"I know, Mr. Crocus,"
Shanks nodded slightly. "We will immediately head to Fish-Man Island to see what has happened."
"And Colon!"
Crocus said in a deep voice. "You know him, right? I was shocked when I heard Gaban had a child. That boy just finished his voyage in the South Blue and passed through here with his companions not long ago!"
"He has already returned to the Grand Line?"
Shanks's face grew slightly more anxious. "Mr. Crocus, which route did he take? We must intercept him! If he recklessly returns to Fish-Man Island—"
"He took the route we took back then, passing through Alabasta and Skypiea. He said he wanted to see the scenery we saw back in the day."
"Good! I'll go chase him immediately and contact Mr. Rayleigh. If I can't catch up, we can only hope he stops the boy at the Sabaody Archipelago!"
A short time later, Sabaody Archipelago.
Shakky's Rip-Off Bar.
"Alright, I'll keep an eye out for the boy while waiting for you, Shanks. Don't worry, I won't act rashly. That's all for now."
Silvers Rayleigh, the Dark King and right-hand man of the Pirate King, hung up the call and fell into silence.
Behind the bar, Shakky, the proprietress, gently exhaled a smoke ring. "Perhaps the situation isn't so bad, Old Ray."
Rayleigh shook his head. The legend of the sea slowly sighed. "If Princess Shirahoshi truly is Poseidon, Gaban would never hand her over to Roa easily."
The bar instantly fell quiet.
Shakky merely continued smoking quietly.
Amazon Lily.
Inside the Royal Palace.
Empress Robin's pale hand clenched a newspaper. Looking at the photo of the Sea Kings rolling in the sea, she slightly bit her lip.
"Poseidon has fallen into Roa's hands, and Pluton too!"
"Things are truly bad now!"
The war that nearly destroyed the world eight hundred years ago was about to break out again, and she didn't even have the power to participate in that war.
So, should she eat that fruit?
The first half of the Grand Line, a certain sea area.
The newspaper in the hand of the half-Fish-Man boy was trembling. "Uncle Jinbe? How could he be under Roa! And those Sea Kings are—"
"This is bad! Something has happened to Fish-Man Island! How are Mom and Dad! Damn it! Faster, I must rush back to Fish-Man Island as quickly as possible!"
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