It's hard to believe that in just a few months, Roger grew from a pirate Supernova to as powerful as a Great Pirate.
This growth rate is no less than that of the rookie Straw Hat Luffy, who defeated two Seven Warlords of the Sea, Crocodile and Gekko Moriah, within a few months of setting out to sea.
In just a few months, Roger's mastery of Conqueror's Haki went from a state of self-taught ignorance to reaching the realm of Golden Lion Shiki and Redfield in one fell swoop.
Roger seemed to be a born super genius for cultivating the Three Types of Haki.
This made Golden Lion Shiki, who originally looked down on this rookie, somewhat unable to suppress this Haki genius.
"Tch!! Aren't they just Celestial Dragons! Just do it and be done with it!!"
"Red, don't worry, we will definitely help you protect your hometown!"
Hearing Golden Lion Shiki's provocation, Roger was instantly enraged; the Roger Pirates were definitely not cowards!
"Just don't drag us down!"
"This time, I will definitely awaken Conqueror's Haki!!"
Silver Axe Fierce's gaze became increasingly determined; if even a brainless brat like Roger, a cautious 'pretty boy' like Rayleigh, and a reckless lecher like Gabban could awaken Haoshoku...
...there was no reason he couldn't awaken Haoshoku!!
If killing one Celestial Dragon wasn't enough!
Then kill ten! A hundred!!
He would definitely not be inferior to those bastards Shiki and Roger!
The firm conviction erupting from Silver Axe Fierce made both Rocks' and Newgate's eyes light up.
Maybe this guy really could do it.
After wandering the North Blue for a few years, his personality had indeed changed a lot.
"Ahahaha! This will surely be my battle of transformation!"
Four-Armed Gun King Kiel Bastard was also full of confidence; his goal was to become a world-class figure like Fang Huo.
How could he not even have the kings qualification.
He was still the Ghost King of the Victory Kingdom on Victory Island in the latter part of the New World!
He would definitely succeed in awakening Conqueror's Haki!
"I've already gone all out! I want to be a king too!"
Raging flames erupted from the head of Deep Sea Titan Babel!!
No one expected that Barbel, a member of the Fish-Man Race, had actually quietly eaten a Devil Fruit over the past few months and become a landlubber.
Barbel officially severed his ties with Fish-Man Island.
From now on, he was King Barbel of the Titan Kingdom in the New World, not Catfish Fishman Barbel of Fish-Man Island!
"Boss Barbel, you..."
Sanbel looked at the raging flames erupting from Barbel and was instantly shocked; Barbel had actually become a Devil Fruit user!
"Bahahaha!! Silver Axe Fierce! You've always wanted a Logia type Devil Fruit! I got one easily!"
"I am now a Logia type Mera Mera no Mi user!"
Barbel laughed wildly, the flames on his body becoming more turbulent, causing the temperature in the meeting room to rise sharply.
Barbel's display of power indeed shocked Rocks and the other Cadres.
No one expected that a Fishman powerhouse like Barbel would actually give up his Fishman advantages to eat a Devil Fruit.
"Damn it!!"
Silver Axe Fierce gritted his teeth in hatred; the Logia ability he had been painstakingly searching for was actually obtained by Barbel, a Fishman who originally didn't even want to eat a Devil Fruit.
Why was God toying with him like this??!!
It's truly a case of those who want it can't find it...
...while the Devil Fruit just happens to deliver itself to those who don't need it.
"Jiehahahaha! Fun! Hilarious!!"
Golden Lion Shiki was also amused by Barbel's move, especially seeing Silver Axe Fierce's face as livid as if he were constipated, making him clutch his stomach and laugh even harder.
Roger and Newgate looked at the flames on Barbel's body and both had a strange feeling, though they didn't know what it was.
"Humph!! My Slashing Ability can cut down anyone, whether they're Mythical Zoan or Logia type users!!"
Silver Axe Fierce's eyes were full of coldness, and his aura became increasingly sharp.
The more the world targeted and toyed with him!
The more he would rise strongly, completely slashing through this damn providence and fate!
He wanted to climb to the very top, step by step!
He wanted to be a king!!
Silver Axe Fierce's aura clashed head-on with Barbel's, which Rocks watched with great interest.
It's good to be competitive!
The more competitive these Cadres were, the happier Rocks became!
In this Red Soil Island war, maybe a few more King Executives would truly emerge.
Then his team of King Executives would become stronger and stronger!
"How did everyone become so strong!"
Bolo Gram felt increasing pressure; being such a slacker, he seemed a bit out of place.
Meanwhile, the Mafia leader Maron was shivering slightly.
I can't survive this! I really can't survive this!
"Fang Huo already said we need to find a night to leave quietly."
"Leave the Sword of Xebec at Hachinosu to confuse the World Government's intelligence personnel."
"This time, we will take an ordinary Flying Battleship under Shiki's command to enter the West Blue!"
Redfield continued to supplement Fang Huo's arrangements.
"Fang Huo has already brought Harald out, right?"
Rocks' eyes were full of expectation; after this Red Soil Island war, Harald would be able to become their true ally in dealing with the World Government together.
As long as Harald ate Elbaf's inherited Devil Fruit and he found the legendary Dark-Dark Fruit...
...the three of them—him, Harald, and Fang Huo—would definitely be able to kill Imu!
While the King Executives like Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Roger would be responsible for blocking the Gorosei and Gods Knights.
According to Fang Huo's speculation, as long as Imu died, the Gorosei and Gods Knights would most likely die along with Imu.
Then they could win in one battle, completely seize this world from the hands of the Celestial Dragons, and become the new King of the World!
The more Rocks thought about it, the more excited he became, as if he could already see a glorious future.
"Fang Huo and Harald have already left Elbaf..."
Redfield remained expressionless; the Celestial Dragon fleet had already passed through the safe channel of the Calm Belt and entered the West Blue, heading towards Red Soil Island.
The scent of war was drawing closer and closer.
If these Celestial Dragons weren't traveling as if on a pleasure trip, they might have arrived at Red Soil Island even sooner.
"Good! We're also preparing to set off at night!!"
"Have those guys from the Ancient Moon Club set up the disguise that we're still on Hachinosu."
Rocks laughed excitedly; this time, he was going to kill to his heart's content.
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On a certain stretch of sea in the West Blue.
When the Celestial Dragons set sail, all merchant ships and pirate ships along the way scrambled to avoid them, wanting nothing to do with what these World Nobles were up to.
On one of the luxury warships.
[Science Defense Martial God] Saint Jaygarcia Saturn sat on a green leather sofa, calmly sipping coffee.
He didn't have any particular feeling about this Native Purge Competition.
In any case, this kind of competition had been held countless times.
"The quality of the prizes this time isn't very good!"
Saint Figarland Garling Saint looked at these six Devil Fruits being used as prizes; none of them were abilities he desired.
He wanted a powerful Mythical Zoan ability.
Only the strongest Mythical Zoan ability would be worthy of his noble status.