One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 208: The Artificial Devil Fruit Army! Continuing the usual practice.

Luo Jie set off early the next morning.

Before dawn, he quietly got up, dressed, and then gently kissed his wife and daughter on the cheeks. He then silently pushed open the door, put his beloved knife, Ace, which he had been using as a wood-chopping knife for the past year, back into his waistband, and walked through the forest to board the small boat that had been prepared long ago.

Although he knew that Olvia hadn't slept all night, and neither had he, he didn't say goodbye and simply left quietly.

Olvia didn't want him to see her crying, and Roger didn't want to show his vulnerability in front of his wife again.

A real man doesn't need tears when he says goodbye, does he?
With that thought in mind, Roger set sail with tears welling up in his eyes.

Although you don't want me to apologize, Olvia, I'm truly sorry I can't give you happiness.

And Robin, even though Daddy won't be by your side anymore, you still have to grow up well. No matter how you see Daddy in the future, it doesn't matter. Daddy will always love you.

In that cozy little wooden house, Olvia silently hugged her lovely daughter, tears welling up in her eyes.

After a year's hiatus, One Piece sets sail once again, its destination the New World.

Roya!

Wait for me, I'm coming to keep my promise!

That brat is far too dangerous. He already possesses talent that surpasses everyone else, and now he has learned the secrets of ancient weapons. Most importantly, he is a madman filled with malice towards the world!
Over the past year, the world government's media censorship of the new world has gradually become ineffective.

The fact that the New World has been taken over by pirates is no longer a secret worldwide.

However, according to the World Government, they were forced to divert some of their forces to hunt down the notorious Roger Pirates, which resulted in the monsters of the New World taking advantage of the situation and causing the New World to fall.

In short, it's all the Roger Pirates' fault!

Roger didn't seem to care much about the World Government's attempt to shift blame, and he scoffed at the government's declaration that it would reclaim the New World within two years.

However, he was very concerned about the news coming from the new world.

Especially the news about that area of water known as the world's freest sea.

Roya's madness is vividly displayed in these messages.

free?

It is indeed freedom.

However, it is a kind of free-spirited madness that Roya can guide!

He was the one I took to the final island, and it was I who made him more dangerous.

On the small ship, Roger's eyes were resolute.

Fearing that Roya would discover their whereabouts, none of the companions disembarked at their actual destination in the New World.

Everyone is now in hiding.

Rayleigh has also come to pick up Olvia and Robin.

There were no more constraints.

So now, I'll be the one to end all of this!

Not long after, Roger arrived in a certain country. After all, the small boat was not big and needed to be replenished with supplies frequently.

Roger, wearing a cloak, hood, and mask to conceal his identity, quietly landed at the island's port.

Although he is not a member state, there are countless people on the high seas who target him. If his identity is exposed, countless hyenas will come running immediately.

However, it seems he arrived at a rather unfortunate time.

I had just logged in and was about to go and buy supplies when...

Boom!

On the sea not far from the port, huge waves burst open, and several enormous sea monsters roared fiercely toward the sky.

Roger suddenly turned around, "What a coincidence?"

It's not just sea creatures!
Scattered above the sea monsters' heads and in the surrounding sea were many fish-men.

The sea creatures were bound by chains, which were now taut, pulling large ships out of the sea. Among them were two large snails, also encased in bubbles!

Sea creatures, fishmen, transportation, large ships, snails.

Only one power in the world possesses such a combination of human and material resources.

There was a moment of silence at the harbor, followed by an uproar.

"It's the Scourge!!"

"Run! They're all a bunch of lunatics!!"

"Who hired them! And why our country of all people?!"

Chaos and fear descended upon the place in an instant, and the entire port was thrown into chaos.

Roger sighed helplessly and hid in a small alley.

During that year, Roya wasn't just active in the New World.

His mercenary group, the Scourge, has waged war after war around the world without a single defeat, and is now a terrifying force that strikes fear into the hearts of people worldwide.

Although he was hired, Roger knew very well that the chaos in the non-member states of the world was inextricably linked to that kid, Roya.

Moreover, now that Roya has obtained Laugh Tale's treasure, he is not short of money at all. He simply wants to see chaos descend upon him!

Just as I was pondering this, two giant snails landed at the port and began to rumble and trample forward without regard for anything else.

Behind them, the large ships, propelled by the sea monsters, had already reached the shore, and the clone soldiers on board quickly disembarked and lined up.

Along with them were heavy cannons and howitzers, as well as armored vehicles that the Disaster Company called tanks.

At the same time, from the backs of the two leading giant snails, black shadows shot out, leaping onto the rooftops of the harbor like phantoms, and then quickly jumping away.

They move so fast that ordinary people might not even be able to see them clearly.

But Roger saw it clearly.

"Are they a fur tribe?"

He was a little stunned.

Then I immediately realized it.

No wonder Roya didn't directly attack the Furry Duchy at that time; his plan was to completely bring the Furry Tribe under his control!
This country is finished.

Roger hid in a corner, sighing inwardly.

A company that causes natural disasters—how terrifying!
They can easily project a force capable of destroying a country thousands of miles away!
The Scourge has completed its formation.

Tanks and armored vehicles led the way, followed closely by two giant snails, with ordinary infantrymen flanking them, the tight formation rumbling forward.

The heavy armored chariots mercilessly smashed down all the buildings in their path, and the wooden buildings of this impoverished country could only be futilely crushed to pieces.

An unstoppable natural disaster swept across the entire port city.

It wasn't until they were outside the port that the country's hastily assembled army stopped them.

However, before the general leading the army could give the order, several shadowy bullets, barely visible to the naked eye, shot out.

"Wow!"

Several large wounds had already been torn into his neck by claws.

Not only him, but all the officers who were surrounded were attacked, most of them were killed instantly, and only a few escaped by luck.

But that was enough. The shadowy figures didn't linger and retreated at a speed that the soldiers couldn't even react to.

Meanwhile, as the intercepting army fell into disarray, the Scourge forces ahead raised their heavy cannons atop the giant snails.

Boom boom boom!

After several rounds of shelling, the country's army was engulfed in explosions and smoke.

Roger, who was quietly watching the battle from a house not far away, shook his head with a sigh.

They're not even in the same league in terms of military strength.

"Ok?"

Roger was slightly taken aback.

According to his original plan, after the decapitation strike and firepower suppression, all he needed to do was roll over the armored tanks to achieve a great victory.

But at this moment, the armored chariots dispersed, revealing a passage.

Behind the two giant snails, a group of special soldiers jumped down.

"what?"

Roger was startled.

These soldiers were all carrying heavy machine guns or even individual rocket launchers, and they were also wearing heavy armor.

But what shocked Roger was not the soldiers' superhuman physical abilities.

Instead, each of these creatures is oddly shaped, almost a crude combination of human and certain animal features.

Some people have a dog's head, some have hands that have turned into wings, some have cow hooves, and some have a pair of big horns on their heads.

fur tribe?
No, the Mink Tribe doesn't look that strange.

Surely not everyone is a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user? Are all of the more than one hundred people in the group Devil Fruit users?

Even someone as knowledgeable as Roger couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.

What's going on.
Then, to Roger's astonishment, these strange "Zoan-type Devil Fruit users" began a massacre.

Their physical abilities far surpassed those of ordinary soldiers, and coupled with the heavy weapons they carried, no one on the battlefield could withstand them in the slightest.

Like vehicles carrying armor, they charged into the smoke-filled battlefield, mercilessly reaping the lives of the enemy with their weapons.

This was nothing more than a naked massacre.

Let's rewind to a few days ago, to the new world, to the floating island city of natural disaster.

"Is this what artificial Devil Fruits are?"

Morgans looked excitedly at the fruit in his hand.

It was grayish-brown with intermittent spiral patterns on it.

"This is truly amazing, Boss! I never imagined that Devil Fruits could be mass-produced one day!"

Morgans remained lavish in his praise.

"The most remarkable ones are Judge and Caesar, not me."

Luo Ya said lazily, "They worked day and night to grow the fruit."

"They're just putting in the work; ultimately, don't they still need your leadership?"

Morgans remained unfazed, his smile still obsequious.

"You..."

Roya laughed out loud.

My subordinates are either sycophants or people like Dylan Barrett who are meticulous about following my orders. I've become like this because these guys have been too lenient with me!

"But Boss,"

Morgans carefully squeezed the fruit in his hand. "What will happen to the people who eat these fruits?"

"It's only the first-generation prototype, and it only has animal-themed designs."

Luo Ya casually said, "Even so, the ability that can be improved is not much, and you can't even transform freely. If you gain an ability, you will have the characteristics of the corresponding animal on your body."

"Boss, you said..."

Morgans asked with some doubt, "How do I gain the ability?"

Very perceptive.

Roya raised the corners of his mouth, "After eating the fruit, there is only about a 50% chance of gaining the ability."

"And what about the other half?"

Morgans pressed for an answer.

"Of course, it's about becoming a landlubber."

Roya laughed and said, "Not only can I not eat Devil Fruits anymore, but because of the conflict of bloodline factors, I can't help but laugh."

"Laughing?"

Morgans clicked his tongue in amazement. "Science is truly amazing; it can even have such side effects."

"No, I had Judge and Caesar add that."

"Isn't it pitiful to eat the fruit but not gain any power? So, at least we should keep their smiles, right?" Roya said.

Oh, I'm just too gentle.

Morgans's face visibly stiffened for a moment.

I should say, as expected of the Boss.
They always manage to surprise people in unexpected ways.

"The first batch of beast-like soldiers has already been deployed for combat."

"I wonder how he performed?" Luo Ya asked.

……

"Excellent performance!"

Back in the present, in the palace at the top of the tower, Roya smiled and praised, "Judge, Caesar, you did a great job. After several battles, the beastmen have performed exceptionally well. Their strength, speed, and endurance are more than double that of ordinary clone soldiers. Compared to ordinary soldiers, they have an overwhelming advantage."

"You're too kind, Boss!"

A year later, Judge's complexion had improved somewhat. Although his dark circles were still very heavy, with Caesar's arrival, his burden was much lighter, and he didn't look as listless as before.

“This is what we should do!”

"Whoosh! Boss! It won't be long before I create a more perfect and improved version!"

Caesar had lost a lot of weight compared to a year ago, but his face was full of excitement.

After being collared by Roya, he was initially terrified.

But he soon discovered that doing scientific research at the Disaster Company was much better than working in the Naval Science Unit!

This place contains various ancient scientific and technological materials that have been lost, and even the design drawings of Hades!
The blueprints for Hades!
The best part is that there's no limit to research funding! No matter how big the investment, the great boss just waves his hand and transfers the money directly!
None of my family members understand this; which scientist could refuse these things?

That bastard Judge is so annoying! He always uses his position as the head of research to block all sorts of research projects, saying that all he needs to do is follow the Boss's orders!
So Caesar was determined to do his research relentlessly, to show Boss his value, and then oust Judge.

"very good,"

Luo Ya was very satisfied with the attitudes of the two men; one was humble, and the other was full of ambition. This was the attitude that a qualified subordinate should have.

"Don't neglect the other research either, Judge. You said there will be new changes in the third batch of Calamity Knights?"

"Yes, Boss!"

Speaking of his masterpiece, Judge became even more excited, "The first and second batches of androids used the same technology. The difference is that the first batch produced five, while the second batch produced fifteen because more funds were invested."

"But I've incorporated a new process into the third batch of androids that we're currently developing! This will allow the androids to have greater potential, become stronger through training, and have more diverse abilities! They won't just be limited to the fire, lightning, gale, poison, and super strength of the first two batches."

"Not bad."

Luo Ya nodded repeatedly.

In terms of potential, the Calamity Knights, composed of artificial humans with bloodline factors, are even superior to the Giant Legion.

The first batch of Calamity Knights have all mastered Haki, and with their battle suits, their average combat strength far surpasses that of ordinary giant warriors.

The only drawback of the lineage factor androids is that they are expensive and troublesome, requiring Judge to modulate the lineage factors one by one, making large-scale mass production impossible.

We have enough funding now, but not enough technology. If Vegapunk joins us, this problem might be solved, allowing the Calamity Knights to be mass-produced.

Caesar, watching Judge being praised by Roja, gritted his teeth.

That damn Judge! Does he have to steal the spotlight from this genius?
BLU BRU BRU.

The Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooped-up nipples) suddenly started ringing.

"Ok?"

Luo Ya raised an eyebrow and answered the call.

"Roya!!"

An excited roar came from the other end of the phone, "What is that?"

"Brother Kaido,"

Roya moved the Den Den Mushi a little further away. To be honest, his older brother's voice was a bit too loud. "What are you saying all of a sudden?"

"What's with those beast-like soldiers? Are they all ability users?"

Kaido was almost impatient.

"Hmm? You're really well-informed, Kaido,"

Luo Ya was somewhat surprised, "They just made their debut on the sea."

"What are they—never mind! Let's just talk to them face to face!"

Kaido asked, "Where are you? I'm already on your territory!"

Roya was not surprised by Kaido's reaction.

The Beasts Pirates are currently not worthy of their name, and Kaido is eager to make them live up to it.

"You're really impatient. So where are you?"

Luo Ya shook his head helplessly. "I'll come pick you up."

"Hehehehe! We're almost at Egghead Island!"

Excited laughter flowed from the Den Den Mushi's mouth.