One Piece: Lord of Calamity

"Hoho, that's quite a scale."

Roa stood atop a fortress-like structure at the end of his snail fleet, observing the rapidly approaching large fleet on the distant sea through his binoculars.

Eleven massive battleships were lined up on the sea, swiftly encircling his snail fleet.

This was going to be the climax of the battle!

"Boss, what should we do?"

Dylan stood beside him. Even facing a large fleet led by a former Marine Headquarters Admiral, his expression remained calm.

Because, if Lord Roa said they would win, then they would win.

"Yeah, how should we fight?"

Roa tilted his head. "It feels like we'll win no matter what, is there any reason to lose?"

"Of course not!"

Barre stood behind Roa, fanaticism etched on the thirteen-year-old's face.

As the bullet that would pierce through all obstacles for Boss, he had only one task: obey Boss's orders, and then achieve victory!

"Even I'm getting pumped up."

Abel instinctively gripped the hilt of the Heavenly Feathered Sword at his waist, his eyes inevitably tinged with excitement. "Let's start quickly!"

Only Doflamingo, standing at the very back, pouted.

These guys are too arrogant!

Especially that brat Roa! Their opponent was a former Marine Headquarters Admiral!

Even he knew what that title meant.

However.

Nine-year-old Doflamingo suddenly sighed inexplicably. It was indeed hard to imagine Roa failing.

In that case.

"I'm joining the fight too!"

A strange, wicked grin spread across Doflamingo's small face.

With the Poneglyph as fusion material, he feared nothing!

"Then, child, you must be careful not to fall into the sea," Abel said with a smile.

Roa almost laughed.

Speaking of which, it seemed Doflamingo was the only one here who couldn't fly.

Dylan had eaten the Ancient Zoan Pteranodon Fruit, and Barre could fly as mercury vapor.

"Less talk!" Doflamingo's expression was cocky. "I won't charge into their ranks like an idiot!"

He just needed Judge to produce a pile of heavy weapons, then turn himself into an indestructible and all-destroying cannon turret!

"Then!"

Roa took a deep breath. The fragrance of dark energy and the excitement before battle made his spirits extremely high.

"Bring the ships closer!"

Then, he realized something was off, and immediately corrected himself,

"Bring the snails closer!"

The snails immediately turned, heading towards the Marine's encirclement.

On the approaching warships.

"Oh! Not only are they not fleeing, it seems they're even planning to retaliate, Teacher Zephyr," Borsalino stood at the mast's crow's nest, lowering his binoculars, his tone seemingly alarmed. "Honestly, even if they don't know you're the fleet commander, seeing a fleet of this scale should tell them we're not to be trifled with."

"Garp said that brat is Rocks' successor!" Zephyr slightly stretched his body.

He hadn't fought for over half a year, and his body felt a bit rusty.

"His madness is inherited from Rocks!"

"Rocks' successor, huh?" Borsalino clicked his tongue repeatedly. "That's too terrifying!"

Even they, as new recruits, knew how terrifying the Rocks Pirates had been in those years.

"We absolutely cannot allow that brat to continue growing!" Sakazuki pulled down his cap. The man with the most scorching ability spoke with a voice as cold as ice.

Teacher Zephyr had said that Marine Headquarters' greatest fear right now was this Rocks' successor truly re-establishing the Rocks Pirates.

This concern was very likely to become reality.

Because Roa had already truly formed an alliance with Kaido and Charlotte Linlin, and even the World Government's affiliated country, the Germa Kingdom, had submitted to him!

He must be dealt with today, right here!

"Prepare for battle!" Zephyr roared. "Disperse according to the original plan! That guy's ability can summon various calamities at will! Maintain sufficient distance from them! Don't open fire yet, to avoid attracting his attention!"

Ship after ship of massive warships then spread out further, simultaneously turning their broadsides to aim their guns at the snail fleet.

Only one ship, the one Zephyr was on, was rapidly approaching.

The Marine Headquarters' chief instructor stood at the bow, his coat of justice flapping in the sea breeze.

Soon, the distance between them was close enough to clearly see each other's faces.

"Calamity Roa!"

Following the unwritten rules of the sea, courtesies before battle.

Before the official start of combat, Zephyr's voice boomed through the megaphone. "Your doomsday has arrived! Surrender now!"

"Oh! Is that 'Black Arm' Zephyr?"

Roa asked, feigning ignorance. He didn't need a megaphone; he just needed to make his voice stronger. "Honestly, Auntie Linlin's secrecy isn't up to par."

"How about pretending you didn't see me? You've already retired to a secondary role, there's no need to risk your life, right?"

"Justice fights on the front lines, always!"

Roaring passionately, the former Admiral suddenly launched himself forward, streaking across over two kilometers of ocean like a cannonball, directly propelling himself towards the snail fleet.

"Does he want to set the battlefield here?"

Roa's expression was a little strange.

There was always a large amount of dark energy floating above the Germa Kingdom.

But never mind, this country was his base after all. The people didn't matter, but he shouldn't destroy the country.

So, Roa instantly entered his Beastman form, his black wings vibrating, heading towards Zephyr like a black shadow.

"Then let the battle begin!"

Deep within the Germa Kingdom castle, Judge let out a maniacal laugh. "Yes, Boss!"

The structures on the outer snails' backs instantly began to transform.

From fortress to fortress, heavy cannons emerged.

The next instant, boom, boom, boom!

Heavy cannons roared, and shells suddenly soared into the air amidst flashes of fire, heading towards the surrounding warships.

Almost simultaneously, those warships also opened fire. The performance of Marine warships deployed in the New World needed no explanation; heavy naval guns could also strike from a distance of over ten kilometers.

It was at this moment that, in the sky, two figures immediately clashed.

Roa gripped his twin swords at his waist, crimson lightning leaping from the scabbards, so thick it almost completely enveloped both blades.

Did he really choose to confront me head-on?

A cold glint flashed in Zephyr's eyes.

He's truly underestimated me.

Brat, then be blasted down by me!

Black Haki lightning leaped from his right fist.

"Hah!"

With a roar, the black iron fist pierced through the sky.

Roa's mouth curved upward. Next up, an original technique!

"Calamity Two-Sword Style: Iai - Roaring Thunder!"

Crimson lightning suddenly burst from the scabbards. The next instant, both swords were drawn, tearing through the sky, seemingly severing and displacing space itself.

Boom!!

Iron fist and twin swords clashed, black and red Haki lightning instantly radiated across the sky.

The sky trembled, and visible shockwaves spread out in ripples. The sea below was forced to churn with wave after massive wave.

What?

Zephyr's pupils constricted.

He blocked it!

"Hahahaha! That's quite a punch, 'Black Arm' Zephyr!"

Roa laughed heartily, his body forced backward by the powerful impact.

Although he's a mere horse without Conqueror's Haki, his Armament Haki is truly impressive!

However.

"Is that all you've got?"

Roa's laughter grew louder. "You're far too inferior compared to Hero Garp!"

Zephyr gritted his teeth.

Was the enemy stronger than he had imagined?

No, he had already anticipated Roa's strength, given his ability to fight Charlotte Linlin to a standstill.

Was it because he hadn't expected himself to have grown weaker?

"Go!"

Behind Roa, Barre's lower body underwent elemental transformation, spewing hot mercury vapor as he shot towards the nearby warship carrying Zephyr like a rocket.

Close behind him soared Abel, flapping his wings, and Dylan, transformed into a Pteranodon.

"Prepare for battle!"

On the warship, a Marine Vice Admiral who had temporarily taken command raised his sword and roared.

"Oh?"

Roa glanced at the warship. "The numbers seem a bit too uneven."

Young Akainu and Kizaru, Barre and Abel might have a tough time.

There were also four Vice Admirals and a bunch of other officers; relying on Dylan alone wasn't realistic either.

According to the rules of the underworld, it's king against king, general against general. How can I let my subordinates be ganged up on?

So.

Roa suddenly dropped freely.

Zephyr was momentarily stunned. What's going on? Is this guy trying to commit suicide by jumping into the sea?

But, the instant Roa's feet touched the surface of the sea, "Return to the Ice Age!"

The sea beneath his feet instantly froze, and the ice's reach rapidly expanded visibly. In just the blink of an eye, it had connected the snail fleet and the warships.

Zephyr's pupils trembled.

This, is also one of the calamities Roa can control?

"Is he really not a Logia type?" Borsalino clicked his tongue.

"Less talk!" Sakazuki looked up, three black shadows rapidly approaching. "They're here!"

Roa raised his head. "Alright, my entire army is charging too!"

Behind him, black shadows suddenly shot out from the structures on the snails' backs.

These ghastly figures, appearing no different from aliens, landed one after another on the frozen sea, then rushed towards the warships without a moment's pause.

As always, some ran like Ninjas, some ran on their hands, some on all fours; not a single one moved like a normal human.

"What?" Zephyr was stunned again.

He had already anticipated that Roa would have other combatants under his command.

But, these guys didn't look normal at all—

Zephyr suddenly noticed a figure charging at the very front.

He looked closely, disbelief etched on his face, then gasped in shock, "Senior Johnson?!"

That was Headquarters Vice Admiral Johnson, who disappeared six years ago after being attacked by the Rocks Pirates! Even he had to address him as 'Senior'!

How could this senior be under Roa's command?!

"Oh! Is he someone you know, Mr. Zephyr?"

Roa flapped his wings and slowly floated up. He said with a grin, "I don't know his name, but he's worthy of being a Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral. Among all my treasured Ghasts, he's quite useful."

"Hmm, today, I might even gain a few more Marine Ghasts(Ghost), Mr. Zephyr. I should thank you for that."

"..."

Zephyr's forehead instantly bulged with veins. "You scoundrel! How dare you insult justice so!"

The "Non-killing Admiral" was now consumed by towering rage.

Without hesitation, he charged towards Roa again.

At the same time, Barre and the other two also plummeted towards the warships.

The battle officially began now!