One Piece: Lord of Calamity

My bounty increased by another 500 million Berries in one go. It's now not far from the levels of Brother Kaido and Uncle Wang Zhi(Ochoku).

1.5 billion Berries—that's an incredibly terrifying number on the seas today.

Whitebeard and Shiki, those two uncles, haven't even reached 3 billion yet. Aloof monsters like Redfield are just over 2 billion. Only Roger has a bounty exceeding 3 billion.

Roa was still a bit excited.

After all, in the pirate business, bounty is a symbol of prestige.

With this bounty, no matter where he went, just standing there should earn him black mist.

But Roa quickly remembered that he was no longer a pirate; he would be a law-abiding entrepreneur from now on.

Should I contact the World Government and ask them to revoke the bounty?

Roa felt a bit annoyed.

It's all Captain Rocks's fault, leading me astray. Now, even a prodigal son trying to return is difficult.

Oh, right, Kaido's bounty also increased, but not as exaggerated as Roa's, only a symbolic 100 million Berries.

This infuriated Kaido, who believed the World Government was despising him, even though he was the true core force in the fight against Garp.

Without him leading the charge, Roa would have been beaten to a pulp by Garp's two punches.

Regardless, Roa's new wanted poster spread across the world in a very short time.

In this era where former Rocks Pirates executives were expanding rapidly and making names for themselves, the rise of another former Rocks Pirates executive undoubtedly tightened the already sensitive nerves of the world.

"Roa? Is that monster who had a 1 billion Berry bounty at seven years old still alive?"

"He's only thirteen this year, isn't he?! 1.5 billion Berries? Is the Government serious?"

"It's hard to imagine what kind of monster that is!"

"More and more monsters are appearing in the New World; what will this world become?!"

Throughout the world, people sighed.

They all felt that the world had rotted to its core, on the verge of destruction at any moment.

One could only say that people were still too optimistic. This was just the beginning.

Compared to the ordinary people of the sea, Roa's old acquaintances reacted more strongly.

Whole Cake Island waters.

"This brat has really grown up!"

Charlotte Linlin held a wanted poster, fuming. "His bounty is almost catching up to mine! Kaido that brat's bounty also increased; did they act together?"

"It seems they've truly joined forces, Mama."

The eldest son, Perospero, had a complicated expression. "In that case, the Beasts Pirates cannot be underestimated."

That kid is truly a monster, as always!

Beside him, Katakuri grinned foolishly, holding the wanted poster.

You've grown up, Roa!

But I haven't wasted my time these past few years either!

I really look forward to meeting you again!

A certain sky in the New World.

On a floating island.

"Gahahahaha! That brat, did he really choose Kaido?"

The man, roaring like a lion, laughed wildly. "Don't let me catch you!"

A certain sea area in the latter half of the New World.

A huge ship, like a whale, cut through the waves.

"Tsk, that bastard brat isn't dead yet?"

Whitebeard, wearing a captain's horned hat and with long, brilliant golden hair, unhappily crumpled the wanted poster in his hand. "What a letdown."

"Pops,"

Beside him, a young pineapple-headed man asked curiously, "Weren't you former companions?"

"Just happened to be on the same ship."

Whitebeard sneered. "That bastard brat and I are not on the same path."

He paused, looking at his sons, who seemed to understand vaguely. "If you encounter that brat in the future, be careful. He's a born evil seed, and what's worse, he's an evil seed with monstrous power!"

The pineapple-head instinctively nodded.

Monster?

Even Pops calls him a monster?

At the same time, on Hachinosu Island, in the Amazon Lily, and in various corners of the world, former members of the Rocks Pirates all uttered similar exclamations:

"That monster brat has grown up!"

On a certain island in the New World, pirates celebrating a feast were also discussing animatedly.

"No way!"

A blue-haired, red-nosed brat exclaimed. "Is he really only thirteen years old?"

"Of course it's true. That kid joined the Rocks Pirates at five, had his first bounty at 300 million, and by seven, his bounty reached 1 billion."

A blonde man with gold-rimmed glasses, looking somewhat refined, smiled. "Although I haven't fought him, he's rumored to be an incredible monster."

"Eh!"

The red-nosed boy was dumbfounded.

Thirteen years old—doesn't that mean he's only six years older than him?

He himself was seven this year, with a bounty of zero.

And the other guy...

"So amazing!"

Beside him, a red-haired child looked somewhat eager. "I really want to meet him."

"You'll have a chance."

Next to them, a man who had gradually grown a beard raised his hand and ruffled the straw hat on the red-haired child's head. "In the future, he should be your opponent, Buggy, Shanks!"

"J-just leave it to Captain Buggy!"

The red-nosed boy's legs trembled.

The red-haired boy curiously asked, "Captain, why would he be our opponent?"

"Why?"

Roger smiled. "Who knows?"

Perhaps because Rocks said that kid was his successor.

Marine Headquarters, Rookie Training Camp.

"A new star symbolizing evil has appeared among the pirates of the New World!"

The stiff-backed, purple-haired Marine chief instructor shouted. "The world will become even more chaotic with his rise! The people are calling for the power of justice!"

"And you are the future hope of the Marines!"

Among the Marine rookies lined up, two stood out especially: one wearing a Marine cap with a serious expression, the other wearing sunglasses with a nonchalant demeanor.

"Fight hard, soldiers! The world awaits your debut!"

And in the Marine Headquarters building on the same island.

The Fleet Admiral slammed the table forcefully. "We absolutely cannot allow that brat to grow! He has the potential to become a second Rocks, no, even to surpass him!"

The world, because of Roa, experienced some turmoil.

As for Roa, the initial excitement had passed, and he was once again enthusiastically watching King and Bullet's fight.

Bullet was somewhat displeased with Roa's decision to appoint King as the Head of Security and his close bodyguard.

He was supposed to be the Boss's personal bodyguard!

Of course, his displeasure wasn't directed at Roa, but at King.

Thus, Roa's left and right arms began to fight.

Boom boom boom!

The two were engaged in close-quarters combat, manly throwing punches at each other.

Doflamingo, watching silently from the side, felt his eyelids twitch.

The new guy is a monster too!

Bullet's Haki-clad fists had no effect on King.

The clanging sounds were lively to hear, but in reality, they didn't harm King in the slightest.

"Lunarians possess the strongest defense!"

Judge, who found time to observe the fight, explained in surprise. "I wonder how it compares to the exoskeleton I designed!"

"His strength is still quite a bit less than Bullet's."

Dylan said.

Although two years older, King's strength was still inferior to the naturally monstrous Bullet's. Coupled with the fact that he couldn't even use Haki, his punches also couldn't harm Bullet.

"Bullet, huh?"

King's eyes grew serious. "You're strong!"

As expected of Boss's subordinate, this strength is not to be underestimated.

"I'm getting serious."

King flapped his wings and flew up, flames surging on the temporary blade he found in his hand.

"It appeared!"

Judge continued to explain, "The Lunarian ability to control fire!"

"Fire?"

Bullet showed no weakness. "Then let me show you the ability Boss bestowed upon me!"

Half of his body had already turned into mercury vapor.

If physical attacks didn't work, then they would settle the fight with temperature and toxicity!

"Logia?"

Kaido, sitting cross-legged beside Roa and also watching the fight, looked down at Roa in surprise.

Roa shrugged. "The fruit I snatched from God Valley."

"..."

Kaido fell silent.

He silently pulled out his sake gourd and took a swig.

"Fire Dragon Emperor!"

King had already unleashed a long fire dragon.

"You're still far from it!"

Bullet roared, throwing a punch with all his might, the mercury vapor transforming into a roaring tsunami.

Accompanied by a howl, a furious aura surged forth.

Kaido's hand, holding the sake gourd, suddenly paused, and he looked at Roa again.

Roa spread his hands.

So Kaido raised his sake gourd high.

Glug glug glug.

I need to find someone with Conqueror's Haki too!

Soon after.

"Oh!"

Roa stood on the head of a snail again, gazing at the highly raised island in the distance. Waterfalls cascaded down the steep, towering cliffs.

"We've finally arrived! Wano Country!"