One Piece: Lord of Calamity

Chapter 66: Chapter 66: Underestimated! The Marine Attack!



Night, in the palace atop the snail's back.

"Huh? Zephyr?"

Roa spoke with a hint of confusion. "Is that the former Marine Headquarters Admiral, now retired to a secondary role as the Marine's chief instructor, 'Black Arm' Zephyr?"

"Yes, big brother Roa," Stussy, who had quietly arrived by Roa's side, softly replied. "Former Admiral Zephyr is leading a fleet rapidly approaching Whole Cake Island's waters."

"This is truly big news!"

Morgans, clutching his chest, leaned in. "If I'm not mistaken, 'Black Arm' Zephyr is currently leading new recruits in combat exercises in the New World, isn't he? Could it be that he's bringing new recruits to cause trouble for Boss?"

"Don't underestimate them, big brother Roa. This year's recruits include two monsters," Stussy's voice was soft, almost like a playful whine. "Both are top-tier Logia Devil Fruit users, and Marine Headquarters believes they have the potential to become Admirals."

"Furthermore, the fleet isn't just composed of new recruits; it also includes elites temporarily conscripted from various G-series branch bases. There are even four Headquarters Vice Admirals. Adding Zephyr, that's enough firepower for a Buster Call."

"Hohoho! This truly is big news!"

Morgans' eyes lit up. "Boss, I want to go to the battlefield too! I want to publish the battle report in the newspaper immediately!"

"I don't care," Roa glanced at him, his gaze lingering on the birdman's chest. "But can your body really handle it?"

"Of course!" Morgans thumped his chest vigorously, a determined look on his face. "If I don't go, I won't die in peace!"

Looking at him, it was hard to believe this guy had just undergone surgery.

Roa had had weapon expert Judge install a small bomb in Morgans' heart, remotely detonated, and designed to explode instantly if anyone tried to remove it.

Even with this, Roa still felt it wasn't secure enough.

So, he then had Doflamingo use his String-String Fruit ability to reshape the bomb, perfectly encasing it around the heart's blood vessels. He even mixed in some Poneglyph stone fragments, making the bomb's material indestructible and impossible to remove by conventional means.

This guy's mental state meant he couldn't be directly enslaved by Roa's ability, so only technological means would suffice.

"As you wish," Roa said casually.

It didn't really matter.

"Big brother Roa, do you really intend to confront the Marine fleet head-on?" Stussy asked, somewhat confused. "The fleet led by Zephyr is coming from the waters near Dressrosa; it will still take some time for them to reach Whole Cake Island's waters. You can leave freely now, even though I've been ordered to delay your departure."

"Leave? What are you talking about, little sister Stussy?" Roa looked solemn. "Mr. Zephyr has lost his family, lost his Admiral title; he's already suffered so much. How can I bear to let him return empty-handed?"

"..." Stussy often thought that the most terrifying thing about Roa was that you never knew what he was thinking.

Is this human logic?

Stussy once again doubted something: Is Roa truly human?

"Let's have a good time with them," Roa said with a smile. "I'm also very curious what kind of power a Marine Admiral possesses."

Damn it, I'm really being underestimated!

He had originally thought the one coming would be "Fist" Garp again. They had already clashed, and the Marine Hero's strength needed no explanation.

"Buddha" Sengoku was equally formidable, Whitebeard's arch-rival, with a Mythical Zoan and Conqueror's Haki maxed out.

Worst case, the Fleet Admiral himself leading the charge wouldn't be out of the question. "Steel Fist" Kong, also renowned in the previous era.

But who the hell was "Black Arm" Zephyr?

A stray dog whose conviction to remain an Admiral and fight for justice had been shattered by the loss of his family was making a fuss.

He had originally prepared for a long-awaited joint battle with Auntie Linlin, but now it seemed such trouble wasn't necessary.

This time, he'd make the Marines really feel the pain. Otherwise, they'd just keep pouncing like wild dogs every time he showed his face, which was truly annoying.

"In that case, I can only wish you good fortune in battle, big brother Roa." Stussy's eyes held a complex expression.

Although he had been reassigned, just a few months ago, Zephyr was a true Marine Headquarters Admiral, a genuine top-tier combatant of the World Government.

Almost simultaneously, on the surface of a certain sea, still some distance from Whole Cake Island's waters, a fleet of eleven large battleships advanced at full speed under the cover of night.

Inside the ship's cabin, the fleet's commander was giving a crash course to his star pupils.

"This is your first true expedition," the forty-two-year-old "Black Arm" Zephyr spoke. He appeared quite refined, with neatly styled purple hair and a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. His voice was unhurried yet firm and powerful, making one immediately feel the strength contained within it.

"I have only one requirement for you: obey orders."

"Of course, whatever you say, Teacher Zephyr."

A man wearing a knit cap with the Marine's iconic seagull scale pattern pushed up the sunglasses on his nose and spoke in a strangely slow, drawn-out tone.

Just by hearing this guy's voice, Zephyr already frowned.

Although this individual indeed possessed extraordinary talent and was very diligent in training, his personality always left the usually decisive Zephyr somewhat dissatisfied.

"Take this seriously, Borsalino!" Zephyr couldn't help but scold him. "The enemy is a fifteen-hundred-million-Beli pirate. Even Garp suffered losses against him. They say his ability is a true manifestation of a calamity. I don't want to bring your corpse back."

"That's just too terrifying," Borsalino exclaimed repeatedly. "Can I request to withdraw from the mission?"

"Silence! Borsalino!"

Beside him, a man wearing a Marine cap and carrying a sword spoke grimly. "If you try to back out now, I'll execute you with my own hands!"

"Wah, Sakazuki is super scary too!" Borsalino raised his hands.

"Alright," Zephyr waved his hand helplessly. "I'll deal with that brat. His ability can summon calamities at any time, so I'll try to keep him away from the battlefield. What you need to do is cooperate with the Vice Admirals to deal with Roa's subordinates. If nothing unexpected happens, that guy has a troublesome army under his command!"

"Teacher Zephyr!" Sakazuki said somewhat unwillingly. "I also..."

"I said, you only need to obey orders! Sakazuki!" Zephyr scolded without hesitation. "Roa is not an opponent you should be facing right now!"

"...Yes!" Sakazuki's teeth almost gnashed together.

He was twenty-three years old this year, and Roa was thirteen.

The result was that he didn't even have the power to face that monster?

Sakazuki, who had always been called a monster, felt his own inadequacy for the first time.

Two days later.

Whole Cake Island dock.

"Are you leaving already?" Katakuri looked at Roa, who was already standing on the head of the giant snail, his tone somewhat strange.

"If you're reluctant to part, it's not too late to come with me now," Roa said with a smile.

To give the Marines enough time, Roa had deliberately stayed on Whole Cake Island for two days.

During these two days, Roa generally toured the kingdom.

Although the kingdom's territory was now on par with its future size, its development level was far behind.

Basically, only the central islands had prosperous towns, while the outer islands were just villages.

While he was strolling with Katakuri, Umit and Du Feld had already left, each returning to their respective tasks.

They needed to reorganize their companies and prepare to undertake the Calamity Company's business.

Only Stussy and Morgans remained on Whole Cake Island, also under the guise of sightseeing.

And now, it was time to leave.

"I already said no," Katakuri replied with a cold laugh. "I just feel frustrated. I haven't made you look at me with new eyes yet! Just you wait, Roa, next time, it will be different!"

"Then I'm truly looking forward to it." Roa's smile made Katakuri grit his teeth in frustration; it was as if Roa didn't even acknowledge him.

"Mama mama! Seeing your friendship still so strong makes Mama relieved!" Charlotte Linlin, who had also come to see them off, put on a benevolent expression again. "This friendship, you must maintain it, children!"

Roa almost burst out laughing.

Auntie Linlin's maternal demeanor was truly quite a contrast.

Katakuri was also smiling, the corners of his mouth turned up high.

Roa was his first friend, and his only friend.

"And, Roa," Charlotte Linlin added, "don't forget our agreement."

"I won't forget, Auntie Linlin. If anything comes up, I'll definitely ask for your help. Now then, onward!"

Roa waved his hand elegantly, and the snail fleet immediately set sail, heading directly in the direction they had come from.

Germa Kingdom, huh?

Charlotte Linlin quietly watched the snail fleet depart, her thoughts never ceasing.

The former North Blue royal family, rumored to have rekindled its vitality in the past two years under the leadership of its new king, Judge.

Roa, you really did conquer a very impressive country.

Katakuri also quietly watched Roa leave.

Just you wait, Roa! I'll become even stronger!

How I look forward to it, the next time we meet, what will we be like then?

Almost at the exact moment Roa set sail, Stussy, who had remained on Whole Cake Island, had already reported this news along with Roa's heading to her superiors.

Then.

"It's time! Attack!"

The Marine fleet, lurking near Whole Cake Island's waters, immediately sprang into action. With Zephyr's command, all ships advanced.

Not long after, the snail fleet had already sailed out of Whole Cake Island's waters, casually heading back towards the latter half of the New World, though their speed had, of course, decreased somewhat.

In the sky, a hot air balloon followed closely behind the fleet.

Morgans, holding binoculars, continuously observed the surrounding sea.

Finally, he suddenly began waving his arms excitedly.

"They're here! They're here! Boss! The Marines are here!"

At the edge of the horizon behind them, ship after ship began to appear.


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