One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 229 Operation to Save the Big Bear! A Battle of Two Heroes! Impel Down!
In the church in the southern wilderness of the Kingdom of Sorbe.

"what?"

Ivankov's shrill voice almost lifted the church steeple off its roof, "Ginny, you're saying that Bear Cub was kidnapped by Charlotte Linlin?"

"……Um."

Ginny sat blankly on the bench, her eyes red-rimmed, and nodded gently.

"Wait, the Charlotte Linlin you're talking about is one of the Seven Lords of the New World, the great pirate Big Mom Charlotte Linlin?"

Crocodile couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Hey, hey, hey, how could a monster like that be so bored as to kidnap a priest in such a remote and impoverished place?"

Even he was very familiar with those names!

He formed an alliance with Roya, Kaido, and Shiki, who appeared in Loguetown earlier, and became one of the monsters who seized control of the latter half of the Grand Line!
Having witnessed the power of Roja and others firsthand, Crocodile has truly come to understand the extent of the power possessed by these monsters who stand at the pinnacle of the world.

Even if Charlotte Linlin is not as good as Roya, who is a monster among monsters, she is probably not too far off, right?

So why would such a monster be interested in a country priest? Why would it go to the trouble of crossing the Red Earth and traveling all the way to the South China Sea?
"If it's Charlotte Linlin,"

Ivankov gritted his teeth. "It is said that the woman has been dedicated to collecting information on different races on the sea."

"Different races?"

Crocodile was somewhat puzzled.

"Fish-men, mermaids, long-armed tribes, long-legged tribes, long-necked tribes, fur-bearing tribes, dwarf tribes..."

"That woman longed to build a nation that included all races," Dorrag explained.

"So, that guy named Xiong isn't an ordinary human?"

"Bears are descendants of the Bakaria tribe!"

Ivankov's voice was no longer lighthearted; it was now filled with anger and pain. "That kid has already suffered unimaginable torment because of his bloodline. He finally had a few years of peace, and now his bloodline has brought him trouble again?"

Bakalia?
Crocodile thought for a moment, then realized he had never heard of this race before.

"The good news is,"

Dragon said reassuringly, "Charlotte Linlin shouldn't hurt the bear."

Unless, of course, her and the bear's child has already been born safely.

Anyone with a bit of inside information knows how Charlotte Linlin managed to build a nation that included all races.

After children of different races are born, the husbands who were captured and brought in for breeding become useless.

Judging from the timing of the bear's capture, it's still uncertain whether Charlotte Linlin was pregnant with his child, let alone whether the child was born.

Therefore, the bear is absolutely safe now.

Of course, this conclusion must never be spoken aloud.

Dorrag glanced at Ginny, whose eyes were red-rimmed and who seemed to have breathed a slight sigh of relief after hearing his words.

Telling her would only make it harder for this girl, who is already in so much pain, to accept it.
Ginny grabbed Ivankov's sleeve. "Big brother! Let's go save the bear cub, okay? We have to save the bear cub..."

The beautiful woman's eyes welled up with tears. "Bear Cub is kinder than anyone else. He has already suffered so much. This world shouldn't be so cruel to him!"

Ivankov suddenly felt a lump in his throat.

He, Xiong, and Ginny truly shared a life-or-death bond.

The three of them escaped from that hellish Valley of the Gods together back then, and their bond had long since transcended that of true brothers and sisters—they were like family!

He wholeheartedly agreed with Ginny's words.

That kid Xiong is so kind, like a saint who only exists in mythology. He shouldn't have to suffer anymore!

“Okay, Ginny, we…”

Ivankov nodded emphatically, ready to grant Ginny's request.

but.

The next moment, he suddenly froze, and subconsciously turned his head to look at Dorrag.

He is no longer alone.

He was a member of the Self-Defense Force, a man who, along with Dragon and all his comrades, swore to change the world!

Charlotte Linlin is indeed no ordinary pirate.

Even the elite troops might not be able to handle the Charlotte family, let alone the pirate alliance behind her.

The mere mention of Dragon makes him turn pale, and Roya, who has infiltrated the entire Self-Protected Army like a sieve, is also Charlotte Linlin's ally!

If we really go to rescue the bear, will it trigger a war between the pirate alliance and the Self-Defense Force?

In that case, wouldn't all of everyone's efforts be in vain?

Ivankov suddenly found himself unable to speak.

"..."

Dorag naturally noticed Ivankov's gaze and understood what he meant.

The man who longed for the winds of freedom to blow across the world also fell silent.

The actions of the Ziyong Army have only just begun.

"...brother?"

After receiving no answer for a long time, Ginny stared blankly at Ivankov.

She didn't say anything more, but that surprised question alone made Ivankov feel utterly ashamed.

I actually hesitated about whether or not to rescue the bear—to save my own family!

Even now, I can't make up my mind!
"Hey, what are you guys hesitating about?"

Crocodile, looking at the silent Ivankov and Dragon, said with some impatience,

"Is this some kind of difficult decision? Of course, I should protect what I cherish myself! Humph, I said I would repay your kindness, so this time I'll go with you!"

"Little Crocodile?"

Ivankov stared at Crocodile in disbelief. "Are you serious? That's the Charlotte family!"

Crocodile retorted irritably, "Weren't we just going to rescue someone? It's not like we're really going to start a war with them!"

Ivankov frowned instantly.

Yes, it was just a rescue mission.

With Xiong's abilities, as long as we can meet him and he can use his abilities freely, everyone can escape in an instant!

Ultimately, Charlotte Linlin's threat to the bear is nothing more than the people she knows on the island!
Why not just take them all away?
Ivankov's eyes lit up immediately.

At the same moment, Dragon also slowly spoke, "Then let's go, let's go together."

"Dorag?"

Ivankov quickly intervened, "You shouldn't go! You're the commander-in-chief; if you put yourself in danger—"

"What we want is to risk our lives."

Dorlag replied, "Not only should we risk our lives, but we should openly and blatantly risk our lives."

"Whether or not we succeed in rescuing the bear, someone who has helped us a lot probably doesn't want to see us fall apart like this, right?"

Ivankov was genuinely shocked by his words and paused for a moment.

He was almost speechless. "Drag, you're not trying to use Roya to put pressure on Charlotte Linlin, are you?!"

Roja?

Crocodile blinked, somewhat bewildered.

How come Roya is involved in this?

"He's already helped us so much, he shouldn't mind doing us another small favor."

Dorrag said solemnly, "We don't even need to contact him personally; our people inside will relay the message to him immediately."

"This……"

Ivankov hesitated.

He wanted to remind Dragon not to forget the retaliation he suffered for trying to get Roja's weapons for free.

Who on the high seas doesn't know that Roya is petty?

But the words stuck in his throat.

Roya, who craved chaos, certainly placed high hopes on their own army.

Based on all of Lag's words, he would never allow the Self-Defense Force to be so easily wiped out.

How about we take a gamble?
They were betting that Roya would actually take action, and that Roya was unaware that they were waiting for him to make a move.

"it is good!"

Ivankov nodded emphatically.

"So, big brother,"

Ginny's eyes lit up instantly, "Are we finally going to rescue Bear Cub?!"

"Yes! Let's go rescue the bear!"

"Hahaha! This looks like it's going to be really fun!"

Crocodile's smile was meaningful.

It seems their Self-Defense Army has some connection with Roya.

At almost the same moment, in the new world, somewhere in the Calamity City floating in the sky, at a training ground.

Two figures stood facing each other.

"It seems that knife did indeed give you a lot of courage." Barrett's voice was cold, and his expression was even more indifferent, like a robot in human skin, without any normal emotional fluctuations.

"It gave me more than just courage."

Abel held a knife in his left hand.

The first generation Kitetsu has been re-equipped with a scabbard, meticulously crafted by the chief swordsmith of the Tianzai Company, Kozuki Sukiyaki, which is simple yet elegant.

"Anyway,"

Abel slowly drew his sword, and a green aura suddenly began to spread. "This time, you shouldn't be disappointed."

"It better be so!"

Barrett clenched his fists.

He was wearing gloves that completely covered both hands.

At that moment, jet-black lightning bolts suddenly leaped up from the gloves.

"So what are you waiting for?"

Luo Ya, who was sitting on a soft sofa with his legs crossed, smiled and said, "Let's begin."

Standing beside and behind him were all the executives of the Natural Disaster Company, their eyes filled with intense curiosity.

I'm curious to see who will win between Barrett and Abel next.

This is a test.

Abel said he had completely tamed the first generation Kitetsu.

Of course, we must immediately test just how strong his newly acquired power really is.

When Rojas says "start," it means start immediately.

Without any doubt, the two exerted force with their legs, causing the solid training ground to shatter.

Immediately, the two lightning-fast black shadows collided heavily.

The pitch-black iron fist clashed with the pitch-black sword blade, and the result of the collision of the two powerful and domineering auras was a dense array of pitch-black lightning bolts spreading out.

Of course, it doesn't have the overwhelming power of the Haki lightning that erupts from the clash of Conqueror's Haki.

However, both of them were experts who had reached the level of internal destruction of Armament Haki. Their collision still shattered the earth, and the violent shockwave turned into a whirlwind that swept everything away.

"Wow, you guys are strong enough to go all out and easily destroy a city."

Luo Ya smiled and shook his head. "Then, for today only, let's go all out."

A dark, domineering aura spread from beneath his feet, instantly hardening the entire arena.

"Hahaha! That's really outrageous, Boss. Just to get those two to fight, you have to go to this extent!"

Teach couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He actually used his domineering aura to harden the entire battle arena!
Isn't that a bit too extravagant?
"Hahaha! This way, they can finally have a good fight!"

Loki sat cross-legged, his eyes filled with obvious anticipation.

In the center of the venue.

"In that case, there's no need for pointless probing!"

Abel took flight, and in that instant, he donned the Tengu mask, and his wings grew even wider.

A fierce wind swirled around him, and flames rose from the blade of his sword.

"Then come on!"

Barrett showed no weakness, and in the next instant his body expanded, and the mercury giant, which was over a hundred meters tall, stood on the battlefield!
The silver-white giant turned completely black in the next instant, especially his fists, where massive, imposing lightning bolts leaped continuously.

"This guy's Armament Haki is ridiculously strong!"

Loki, watching this scene, couldn't help but complain, "Even my giant Armament Haki can't match his!"

"Barrett is special."

Luo Ya smiled and said, "He is just as gifted as you."

"but,"

Loki chuckled. "Barrett's already used a fragment of Enma, hasn't he? He's even used Conqueror's Haki on his fists. Can Abel really withstand it?"

"Why don't you try it and see?"

Roya chuckled.

In the sky, Abel suddenly flapped his wings and swooped down. The fire on the blade of his sword surged even more fiercely with the help of the wind, and now it was spewing flames like a giant jet engine!

But it wasn't over yet; the blazing flames suddenly turned a deep, eerie green!

"Here it comes! Barrett!"

"Come on! Abel!"

The enormous mercury giant raised its right fist and blasted it out like a cannonball.

"The ultimate cannon!"

Barrett does not manipulate his body in the ordinary way.

He had long since completed the relevant training in willpower, and his mastery of life return was already unparalleled.

Just like Loki, his massive size did not put him at a disadvantage in terms of agility.

On the contrary, his enormous size and immense weight caused his punches to become incredibly powerful, strong, and explosive!

Add to that his terrifying Armament Haki, and the half-baked Conqueror's Haki he achieved through the Yama shards, and the power of this punch is enough to destroy the heavens and the earth!

Faced with this attack, Abel simply gripped the knife tightly in his hands.

The green flames erupted wildly like a rocket launcher!
"Ghostly Aura - Fire Dragon Emperor!"

With a powerful downward flick of the blade, the enormous fire dragon roared down.

Its eerie green body was faster and more ferocious than ever before! It seemed to truly possess life!
boom! !

The collision between the iron fist and the fire dragon was like a nuclear explosion.

A violent explosion created a huge fireball in the sky, half eerie green and half silvery white.

Standing behind Roya, Dylan raised his hands, releasing powerful Armament Haki to form a barrier that blocked the oncoming shockwave.

"That's outrageous! These two guys!"

Doflamingo couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement. If it weren't for Dylan, he would probably have been blown away by now!
They're all too strong. If their attacks are allowed to land on the City of Calamity, even this floating city will be destroyed.
Luo Ya raised the corner of his mouth.

Not bad, Abel has indeed completely tamed the first generation Kitetsu.

Using the demonic energy released by Onikiri, he had indeed caught up with Barrett completely.

Judging from the clash just now, the two of them are already stronger than what one would expect from a Disaster General.

Hmm, early stage of Quasi-Emperor.

He's roughly back to his level when he first left the land of endless war, not counting the endless recovery of the dark energy.

"Come again!!"

One collision wasn't enough. Barrett's voice gradually rose, and huge arms extended from his massive body. His mountain-like fists transformed into a storm at that moment.

"Extreme Cannon Front!"

"it is good!"

Abel flicked his blade, and an eerie green flame instantly spread out.

Flames coalesced into a massive ring of fire in front of him, and the instant he swung his sword forward with all his might, an enormous fire dragon surged forth from within that ring.

"Ghostly Aura - Guardian Fire Dragon Emperor!"

The fire dragon split in the next instant, transforming into enormous creatures that were not much smaller than the previous fire dragon, and aimed with perfect accuracy at the huge fists that Barrett was hurling at him.

Boom boom boom boom!
And so, fireworks burst forth in the sky.

"good."

Luo Ya nodded in satisfaction.

But Abel, is this still swordsmanship?

Who did you learn it from?

They don't learn good things.

Almost at the same moment.

On the other side of the red earth continent.

This is the calm zone.

On this calm, undisturbed sea, stands a colossal gate that soars into the clouds.

This is one of only three Gates of Justice in the entire world.

Oh, now there are only two left, because one of them was destroyed when the pirate alliance attacked Marin.

Not far behind this door, there is a small island in the sea.

Strictly speaking, this is not an island, but rather the top of a building that emerges from the water.

This building is generally known as Impel Down, or Impel Down.

"Hehehehe! Don't let me down!"

A burst of laughter descended from the sky.

(End of this chapter)