One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 193 He should thank us!
(I revised yesterday's two chapters. After being reminded in the comments, I realized that the protagonist shouldn't be indifferent to Shiki's life or death at this stage, so I changed it so that the protagonist asks Roger to spare Shiki's life beforehand.)
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"That idiot Shiki, he's already been defeated?"

Charlotte Linlin looked down in astonishment, but the golden lion was nowhere to be seen on the sea; all that could be seen were scattered waves.

"What the hell is this idiot doing! It hasn't been that long! Without him, do you think we could still take down the Roger Pirates?"

No, Aunt Lingling.

It hasn't been that long.

But what's surprising is that it's been able to drag on for so long!
Honestly, I underestimated you, Uncle Shiki.

I thought you'd been captured long ago.

Luo Ya suppressed the urge to smile and, as he took a step forward, tried his best to put on an indignant expression.

"You despicable Roger! What have you done to my most respected Uncle Shiki!"

As he roared, black fur instantly grew out of his body, and in the blink of an eye he had transformed into a majestic winged tiger-man.

Whoosh!
The air was pierced in an instant, and Roya directly created a ring of sonic boom clouds. Before the sound could even spread, his figure had already disappeared into the distance.

"What's gotten into this kid now?"

Kaido, who was dragging several ships and a few giant snails like an old ox, looked up at Roya's back and snorted coldly, half puzzled and half annoyed, "Suddenly you're so concerned about Shiki's life or death?"

A sudden thought flashed through his mind, "So that's it! Roya, you're so eager to fight Roger, aren't you!"

"Don't even think about it!!"

As he spoke, Kaido, who had been claiming to be the fastest, roared and actually sped up by two points.

Charlotte Linlin on his head rolled her eyes.

They're all idiots!

Could it be that Shiki, that idiot, couldn't resist wanting to fight Roger and ended up getting taken down?
However, Roya's flying speed was indeed much faster than Kaido's. In just a few seconds, he had already crossed the sky and arrived. The crimson sword Tiger Soul at his waist was already unsheathed, and the red-glowing blade was shining like a shooting star!

"Hahaha! Come on, kid!"

Roger also had the brightest smile on his face.

The inspection is here, right?

So, he suddenly stepped on the air and shot forward at a speed not much slower than Roya's. His figure blurred instantly, leaving a long trail of afterimages in the air.

Moonwalk alone is definitely not enough for long-distance raids, but it is quite useful for short-range bursts of speed.

Almost immediately, the two figures collided with a loud crash.

The same loud laughter, the same swing of the knife, the same unstoppable force!
Black and crimson, two blades clashed in mid-air!

Amidst the earth-shattering roar, the sky trembled, the sea surged, and everything in the world seemed incredibly fragile!

However, amidst this breathtaking exchange of blows, both of the fiercely battling opponents wore smiles on their faces.

“Shiki is still alive and well, you just need to get him out of the water as soon as possible,” Roger said.

Roya said with a look of relief, "Uncle Shiki would be very touched if he knew how much I cared about him, right?"

Even a seasoned veteran like Roger couldn't help but twitch his lips at this moment.

She really dares to say that.

That brat is a real piece of work. Judging from our encounter two years ago, Golden Lion treated him quite well.

So Roger said somewhat sarcastically, "So, should I tell him later?"

"Hey! What are you saying! I, Luo, never leave my name when I do good deeds!"

Luo Ya sternly refused with an upright expression, "I will not do anything to take advantage of someone's kindness!"

"I will come to you later and fulfill my promise."

"it is good."

Roger nodded.

He believed that Roya wouldn't lie to him.

It wasn't a misperception; Roya seemed eager for them to reach the final island as soon as possible!
After a brief exchange, the two, who had been colliding for about half a minute, were finally separated by the force of their respective impacts.

Luo Ya, who was rapidly retreating, raised his hand.

Suddenly, huge waves surged on the sea below, and a somewhat frail figure was lifted up from the seabed amidst the surging waves.

Then, the seawater beneath him froze, forming a platform that supported him as he floated on the surface of the sea.

Look, Uncle Shiki, your care and guidance back then really paid off, didn't they?
First, well, we pulled you out of the water the very first two times!

Meanwhile, Roger, who had been retreating, had already met up with Rayleigh. He whispered, "Roya said he'll come find us later."

Reilly nodded. "But weren't you guys overdoing it? Could that kid really hold his own against you for that long?"

Twenty seconds! Are you stuck together with glue?
Roger paused for a moment, then a strange smile appeared on his lips. "The four billion bounty isn't just because of his madness! Rayleigh, this kid's strength is definitely no less than yours! Perhaps, if he goes all out, he'll even be stronger than you!"

Rayleigh's pupils constricted slightly.

Roger would never lie.

Has that kid's strength improved that quickly?
"Ok?"

Roger looked up suddenly.

"Hehehe! Roger! Long time no see!!"

A dark shadow suddenly plummeted from the sky. Kaido, who had arrived while Roger and Roya were facing off, descended from the heavens laughing and wielding his iron club.

"Jiang Sanshi Yin Nai Luo!"

Trailing a long, dark lightning bolt, the spiked club came crashing down.

"God avoids!"

Roger didn't back down and slashed back with his sword.

boom!
Another violent roar followed as the falling iron bar collided with the upward-flying Haki slash. After a chaotic flurry of Haki lightning, Kaido successfully shattered the Haki slash, but he himself was also thrown back by the powerful force.

"Go back, Rayleigh."

Roger didn't care at all.

At twenty-nine years old, Kaido had no authority whatsoever in front of him.

But just as the two were preparing to return to the pirate ship, another voice came from the sky.

"Roger, right? You bastard, you're the one who killed Rocks!! I'll never forgive you!"

Another figure leaped down from the sky, yelling and wielding a spiked club, also charging towards Roger.

"What is that guy doing?"

Roya stood on the ice floes on the sea, with the golden lion lying at his feet.

He looked up at Loki, who had jumped down from the back of the giant snail in the sky, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

I really don't know if you think highly of the captain or look down on him.

Since they knew Roger was one of the people who took care of the captain, how could they think they could do anything to him?

"giant?"

Rayleigh looked up at the figure and raised an eyebrow slightly. "That's one of Roya's men."

"Rocks?"

Roger smirked. "Could he be a fan of Rocks? No wonder he can hang out with Roya."

"Since he's Roya's subordinate, God, get out of the way!"

Another slash, another massive and domineering shockwave.

"go to hell!"

Loki, like any other small fry challenging the big boss, shouted the same small fry slogans as he swung his iron rod, crackling with tiny black lightning, down at the slashing attack.

but.

"Hey! I've been transported here!"

Loki's expression suddenly changed; the slash had pierced right through his iron bar, and then—

"Wow!"

The young giant let out a scream. Even the strong body of the ancient giants could not withstand Roger's attack. Loki was sent flying, spitting out blood.

"You're being too harsh on the children, Roger."

Rayleigh shook his head helplessly.

"Hahaha! Kids, you have to experience setbacks to grow up!"

Roger laughed.

The two descended from the sky and this time they finally landed safely on the deck of the pirate ship.

"How about it?"

Jabba couldn't wait to ask.

Although he wasn't directly involved in the battle with the Golden Lion, he didn't slack off either.

Golden Lion had been trying to attack the ship to distract Roger and Rayleigh. Without him, Golden Lion would have succeeded, and Roger and Rayleigh would not have been able to defeat him.

Roger nodded slightly. "Roya said he'll come and meet us later."

Jabba frowned. "Is it believable?"

"Have you forgotten? During our encounter on Fishman Island, Roya said that we would definitely find the final island."

Roger smiled as he looked at the boy on the distant sea. "So, he will help us."

Although one could vaguely sense that behind Roya's help lay immense malice.

But now, I can’t care so much.

boom!
The enormous creature crashed into the sea.

Roya remained motionless, a gust of wind from who-knows-where blocking all the splashes of water aimed at him.

"it hurts!"

The boy giant tumbled in the sea, crying out, "Bones! My bones are broken!"

“Roger is no match for you right now, Loki,”

Roya laughed and said, "It's good enough that we didn't end up like Uncle Shiki."

Shiki was lying at his feet at that moment.

He had several wounds all over his body, the most serious being a penetrating wound to his right abdomen, and then the last wound Roger left behind, which went from his right shoulder through his chest to his left abdomen. The wound was so deep that the bone was visible, and blood was flowing freely.

Roger was really meticulous; he said he'd spare her life, and he really did just barely spare hers.

"What are you waiting for, Boss!"

Loki suddenly flipped over in the sea, angrily shouting, "Aren't you Rocks's disciple? Hurry up and kill that guy!"

Are you ordering me around?

Roya glanced at Loki with some surprise.

Of all his subordinates, this kid was indeed the most unique.

Meeting Roya's probing gaze, Loki instantly felt a chill run down his spine and immediately chuckled dryly, "Haha! No, it was just a suggestion!" During his time traveling with Roya, he had come to realize one thing: all the bad things he had done in Elbaf seemed as pure as a white flower in Roya's eyes.

Never make the Boss angry. This is the ironclad rule for survival in the Catastrophe Corporation that Teach told Loki!

However, Loki wasn't the only one urging Roya on.

"Roya! What are you standing there for!"

In the sky, Charlotte Linlin, who arrived late, descended on a cloud, announcing, "Ready for battle!"

Beside her, Kaido, who had just been knocked away, had also flown back, standing shoulder to shoulder with her on a cloud of flames.

Not far away on the sea, on the deck of a large ship bobbing in the waves, Roger held his sword, a bright smile on his face, "If you still want to fight, we'll keep you company to the end!"

Roya is on their side, so Kaido and Charlotte Linlin should be the ones who are afraid!

"Roger! You damned thief!"

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth.

"I can only apologize for this, Charlotte Linlin. There's nothing I can do about it; that's just how pirates are!"

He apologized, but Roger shrugged nonchalantly. "Besides, that thing is really important to me. I've already gone there, it wouldn't be good to come back empty-handed, would it? Please forgive me."

Luo Ya almost burst out laughing.

"Bastard thing!"

Charlotte Linlin's anger turned into a real storm, making her dress flutter wildly.

"Roya! Kaido, what are you waiting for! Take them down!"

but.

"That's about enough, Aunt Lingling,"

Luo Ya stretched leisurely. "The payment you've made is all I can manage to do."

"what?"

Charlotte Linlin suddenly lowered her head and looked at Roya in disbelief.

Roya casually sheathed his sword and said, "Without the help of Uncle Shiki and the Flying Pirates, it would be too dangerous to start a war with the Roger Pirates again."

"With our current strength, if we want to fight Roger, we can only fight with our lives on the line."

"Tsk, risking your life for a few factories, and even risking your life and possibly losing, it's just not worth it, right?"

"Roya!!"

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth, glaring fiercely at Roya, who wore a relaxed smile. "You brat!!"

Roya shrugged helplessly, "If anyone's to blame, it's Uncle Shiki, that little glutton, for not following the plan and insisting on starting a war with Roger before we even arrived."

"..."

Charlotte Linlin remained silent for a moment.

It really is.

If Shiki had simply waited for them to arrive, the combined strength of those four groups would have been far superior to that of the Roger Pirates!

The battle will be easy, and the result will be very satisfying.

Unlike now, if the three of them were to join forces, it would be extremely dangerous to deal with the Roger Pirates!

Roya wouldn't take that risk.

"Damn Shiki!"

Kaido, who was standing nearby, also cursed in displeasure.

Charlotte Linlin turned and glanced at him.

She knew that Kaido's words meant he wasn't planning on taking any risks.

That's right. Since Roya isn't going to play along, the two of them alone have even less chance of winning.

"Bastard thing!!"

Charlotte Linlin could only grit her teeth and curse angrily, without even knowing who she was cursing at.

Is this all there is to it?

Is this the end of the story now that the precious stone text has been stolen?

Damn Roger!

That bastard Shiki!

Damn Kaido!

That bastard Roya!

No man is any good!

"Hahaha! Looks like you've already come to a conclusion!"

Not far away on the sea, on the deck of a large ship, Roger laughed heartily, "Well then, we'll be off!"

Without any hesitation, the large ship lowered its sails and set sail swiftly into the sea breeze.

"hateful!!"

Charlotte Linlin was trembling with anger.

I've lost all face this time!
They made such a big fuss, and Roger still managed to escape!

"Next time, Aunt Lingling,"

Good boy Roya spoke up to comfort him at the right time, "If it doesn't work this time, there's always next time. The Roger Pirates aren't going to disband in just a few days."

"As long as they are still active on the sea and have not disbanded and gone home, there will still be opportunities."

"We should be more concerned about Uncle Shiki than Roger right now."

He lowered his head and looked at the golden lion with its eyes closed.

"Damn Roger! The Flying Pirates are probably finished. Uncle Shiki is also injured like this. He really went all out!"

Ok?
Charlotte Linlin, who was still angry, suddenly relaxed when she heard Roya's words.

When I looked over here again, I felt a sense of relief.

Yes!

Although Roger stole his treasure, compared to that guy Shiki, it was so much better!
The Golden Lion is now all alone!

even!

Her eyes suddenly lit up, and then she flew over on a cloud.

"Let me see what that bastard Shiki has become!"

She flew above the ice block and looked down to observe it closely.

Upon seeing the Golden Lion's pale face and weak breathing, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.

"Mommy, Mommy! Good! Roger did do something good after all!"

Upon hearing her words, Kaido, who was flying over on a cloud of flames, smirked unhappily. "Linlin, are you going to do something boring again?"

"boring?"

Charlotte Linlin sneered, "That bastard's stubbornness caused our operation to fail, he should pay the price!"

She was so humiliated this time, and that bastard Golden Lion deserves all the credit!
How could we let him off so easily!
"Moreover, isn't it a bit too crowded for a tiny new world to have seven monarchs crammed in?"

"Tsk."

Kaido was speechless.

"There couldn't be a better opportunity, could there?"

Charlotte Linlin said seductively, "Roya, Kaido, after we take down this guy, we'll split his territory!"

"Even Wang Zhi, Silver Axe, and John can't stop us! We can divide the New World into three!"

"Humph."

Kaido snorted.

"Wow, that sounds pretty good!"

Roya stroked his chin, looking thoughtful.

Charlotte Linlin's eyes gradually brightened. "Right?"

"But, I refuse!"

But the next moment, Roya's answer made Charlotte Linlin's smile freeze on her face.

Roya said in a serious tone, "Uncle Shiki is my close friend and relative. He gave me so much guidance and care when I was a child. How could I repay kindness with enmity?"

"Aunt Lingling, we are companions! How can companions kill each other?"

He stepped forward, blocking the Golden Lion's path. "If you want to mess with Uncle Shiki, come and spar with me first."

"..."

Charlotte Linlin and even Kaido, who was not interested in the matter to begin with, looked completely bewildered.

The two exchanged a glance and simultaneously saw the "what is this guy talking about?" look on each other's faces.

Is this something that brat Roya should say?
Roya just smiled.

Uncle Shiki cannot die yet.

The group mobility it provides is a crucial element in deterring world governments.

Moreover, he is also able to effectively share the attention of world governments.

"Stinky brat!"

Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth, "Don't come begging to me for help when that bastard Shiki kills you!"

"how could be!"

Roya said in a serious tone, "I've already said, we're best friends and family! How could Uncle Shiki do such a thing?"

"You'll regret this!"

Charlotte Linlin could only utter one harsh word at the end.

She knew very well that if Roya refused, then the matter could not be accomplished.

Kaido, that bastard, isn't on her side!
"That way, everything will be over."

Roya grabbed the golden lion and soared into the sky, shouting, "I'll take Uncle Shiki to get treatment first!"

When they were flying in mid-air, the golden lion in their hands suddenly moved.

"Roya...thanks..."

puff!
He even thanked us!

And below.

"Hey! Wait! You left me behind!!"

In any case, the naval battle that took place in the waters off Ait Ward has come to a complete end.

(End of this chapter)