One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 265 Expansion Plan! Preparations for War! The Tragedy of Elbaf!

Although the first step of the action had been set, of course, since they had finally reunited, they did not simply scatter.

The banquet, interrupted by Teach and Loki, resumed, only this time with many more attendees.

On the ruins of the shattered Beehive Island, an unprecedentedly grand banquet began.

"Cough cough cough... They're all monsters with world-renowned reputations."

Huddled in a corner at the edge, Doc Q, one of Teach's companions, who looked like a sickly man, lowered his voice, a strange laugh in his tone.

"Truly remarkable, Lord Roya. Not only is your overwhelming and terrifying strength, but even more terrifying is your ability to bring together a group of villains."

"Golden Lion, Kaido, Ryder, Charlotte Linlin, Charlotte Katakuri, the captain, and Loki, they are all formidable monsters."

The strongman Kisas Bakis's expression became somewhat distorted with excitement. "If everyone unites around Roya, then apart from the World Government, there will be no one in the world who can stop him!"

"The winds of fate are blowing."

Sniper Van Oka calmly wiped the long sniper rifle in his hand. "The moment this great man returned, the fate of the world had already taken a different turn."

"Hmm,"

The man was slender and had skin so fair it was almost pale. Lafitte chuckled softly, “So, we should now be considered members of the Disaster Company, right?”

"Isn't that perfect!"

Buckys raised his voice, "An unprecedented war is about to break out! And we'll be able to participate in it under the name of Catastrophe Corporation! Hahaha! I can't wait!"

"destiny,"

Van Augur, who seemed somewhat eccentric, slowly spoke, "Where will this lead us?"

the other side.

Loki and his giants were also enjoying a joyous feast.

They were quite excited about their upcoming return to Elbaf.

Their unrestrained demeanor made Charlotte Linlin, who was sitting at the head table, light up.

"Stop looking, Aunt Lingling,"

Roya couldn't help but laugh out loud. "You should know how much the giants of Elbaf hate you."

"It's all because you, you brat, didn't keep your promise to me!"

Charlotte Linlin couldn't help but snort as she recalled what happened twenty-five years ago.

Roya had promised to introduce Harald to her.

The introductions have been given, and we've gotten to know each other.

But it's only limited to knowing.

Even after that, Harald was immediately enslaved by that woman from the World Government.

Roya shrugged. "This isn't my fault. Who knew something like that would happen? And Aunt Lingling, even if Harald hadn't been enslaved, didn't he still hate you?"

"That's enough of this boring nonsense,"

Kaido slammed his fist on the table impatiently. "Roya, if you're going to take back the New World, then why don't you take care of those two bastards, Whitebeard and Straw Hat, too?"

It must be said that the power of habit is indeed great. At this moment, when Kaido uttered the word "straw hat," Roya was able to hold his nerve very naturally.

"In this sea area, we need no other voices besides ours."

Roya casually said, "If they insist on blocking our way, we might as well just run them over."

At this point, the combined strength of Shanks and Whitebeard seems far too weak.

Even those known as the Pirate Emperors could only play supporting roles in the upcoming war.

There was no way around it; the combined forces of the two sides about to clash were simply too immense.

"Hehehe! I'll take that white beard!"

Kaido's face was full of eagerness, "I'm going to kill that bastard with my own hands!"

"How cruel, Brother Kaido."

Roya said somewhat jokingly, "No matter what, Uncle Whitebeard was one of our former comrades, right? I remember you two had a pretty good relationship back then?"

"You're the one who said you wanted to crush them, you bastard!"

Kaido glared at Roya with annoyance.

"That's true, first come, first served then."

Roya shrugged. "I'm quite interested in the white-bearded uncle."

I really want to collect all the platinum achievements for defeating the three legendary pirates: Roger, Shiki, and Whitebeard.

"Stinky brat!"

Kaido gritted his teeth.

If that bastard Roya tries to take it from him, how can he possibly win?
"Even if it's that bastard Whitebeard, what's the point of fighting him with your strength!"

Upon hearing this, Luo Ya nodded slightly.

It really is.

Whitebeard was indeed very strong. During the twenty-five years he disappeared, he rightfully earned the title of the strongest man in the world.

However, his so-called strength, like that of Kaido and Shiki, is still within the realm of human strength.

In my current state, I am indeed utterly vulnerable, and there is certainly no joy in fighting me.

just.

"hey-hey,"

Roya's lips curled into a smile. "The strong are meant to ruthlessly humiliate the weak!"

What kind of expression would Whitebeard have when he watched helplessly as he crushed his beloved children one by one?

This is what we should really look forward to!
So please, don't try to stop me, old man with the white beard.

"You wicked brat with a twisted sense of humor!"

Charlotte Linlin couldn't help but snort.

"So, Roya,"

The Golden Lion asked with great interest, "How far do we want to go this time?"

"That would be to completely destroy the World Government! Hehehe! Raze Mary Geoise to the ground and exterminate all the Celestial Dragons!"

Kaido replied without hesitation, "Now, who in this world can stop us!"

Myself, Shiki, Ryder, Linlin, Katakuri, Loki, Teach, and Barrett and Abel, who are definitely ridiculously strong as well!
There are as many as nine top-tier experts!
The number of cadres below the top-tier experts is in the double digits!

With Roya already beyond human comprehension, what in the world can stop us? What the hell can stop us?

"What nonsense!"

Golden Lion slowly lit a cigar, took a satisfying puff, and then, with the air of a big shot surveying the world, said, "This is not twenty-five years ago. The Navy's combat power has made a qualitative leap compared to back then. And then there are the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Putting aside the others, at least that kid Hawkeye's strength should not be underestimated."

"Plus the Knights of God, the Five Elders, and that mysterious woman, humph, the government has just as many cards to play as we do."

"That's it."

Roya nodded in agreement. "It's not a good habit to look down on your opponent, especially since our opponent is a behemoth that has ruled the world for eight hundred years."

"If we really go to war at all costs, it's still uncertain who will win and who will lose."

Im's true strength is definitely stronger than his possessed state. Although we don't know exactly how strong he is, he is very likely to be at the same level as me at this moment.

Moreover, Im's trump card is not just that weapon that lacks energy; that guy also has a secret weapon that defeated Joy Boy's gang eight hundred years ago.

"We can't just take back the New World and call it a day, can we?"

Kaido looked annoyed. "Then all those years of getting so strong were for nothing?"

"Isn't the new world still quite spacious on both sides?"

Luo Ya said calmly, "Now that things have come to this, can the Calm Belt still stop us?"

"Oh! Roya, do you mean we should expand towards the Western and Northern Seas?"

Charlotte Linlin's eyes lit up. "Mommy, Mommy! Great idea! We can't take over the whole world, but taking over half of it first is not bad." "Well, to what extent we can actually do it depends on how the World Government responds."

Roya said leisurely, "Let's take back the New World first."

"Hehehehe! Let's get started! This world has indeed been quiet for far too long!!"

In any case, the brief operational meeting ended there.

After a pleasant banquet, everyone returned to their respective posts to regroup their forces and prepare for the upcoming battle.

Charlotte Linlin eventually returned with Katakuri, but she was not prepared to give up her struggle with Katakuri for control of the Charlotte family.

It means they have no idea how much respect they have for their children.

Then, Roya and the others embarked on their journey to Elbaf.

Meanwhile, in Mary Geoise, among the flowers.

The Five Elders knelt respectfully behind Im, who was watering the flowers.

Maz, with his long beard, spoke first, "Lord Im, breaking news: Shiki and Kaido have already set out. Their destination should be Beehive Island, and they are taking Redfield and Charlotte Linlin with them respectively!"

"If nothing unexpected happens, the pirate alliance from back then will reappear!"

"More than that,"

Bald-headed Vochuli added, "Witnesses saw the Teach Pirates and the Giant Warrior Pirates also heading towards Beehive Island!"

"Those two guys, Teach and Loki, probably aren't after their former boss."

"The situation we least want to see is about to unfold."

Nasujuro, a bald man with glasses and dressed in a kimono, said in a solemn voice, "The monsters have gathered again, and they are even stronger than they were twenty-five years ago! They do indeed want to start a new war!"

Im continued watering the flowers, but a detached voice rang out, "He wants war, so Im will give him war."

"How dare they declare war on me! I'll show them who the true master of the world is."

"Yes!"

Pitt, with his blond hair, said respectfully, "The Navy's forces are already assembling, the Seven Warlords of the Sea have also issued a summons, and the Knights of God are also ready to go. All we need is your command."

"Furthermore, Lord Im,"

"We think that before he officially retaliates against us, that guy Roya will probably want to wipe out the New World first," the bearded Satan said cautiously.

"The Whitebeard Pirates, the Straw Hat Pirates, and Elbaf will likely be their targets, especially Elbaf, where Loki has been trying to take back that country."

"Elbaf?"

Im hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Could that place be used as a battlefield?"

"I'm afraid that won't work, Lord Im!"

Vochuli quickly kowtowed to the ground, his voice becoming urgent, "Elbaf is too far away. Apart from the Divine Knights and us who can teleport there directly, it will be difficult for other forces to get there in a short time!"

However, the Knights of God and we alone are absolutely no match for that monster group!
He might even be killed by Roya! He already possesses the power to break through immortality!
Even if Lord Im were to possess you again, it would likely only be like what happened in Loguetown, allowing the enemy to retreat at will.

He didn't say those two sentences, but Lord Im should understand, right?
"In that case, let's abandon that country for now."

Im said calmly, "It has no value to begin with. Im will call Harald back."

The world king paused, then his voice sneered, "Perfect, it'll leave that Roya guy with a surprise."

"Yes!"

The five elders also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The enemy's strength is indeed extraordinary.

Even the Rocks Pirates of yesteryear are no match for the power that Roya has gathered at this moment.

It can be said that since the battle with Joy Boy eight hundred years ago, the World Government has never faced an enemy of this strength.

To truly win, we must gather all our strength!

Otherwise, we can't just have Lord Im descend in his true form or simply deploy the ultimate weapon, can we?

If it really comes to that, the whole world will face another round of cleansing.

It hasn't come to that point yet.

"in addition,"

Im turned around, his calm, unwavering eyes beneath his black robes surveying the Five Elders. "How long are you going to search for Gellinger's son? Im needs to find out from him what Joy Boy left behind on that island. Seize this opportunity."

"Yes, Lord Im!"

The five elders pressed their foreheads to the soft grass, their attitude one of utmost respect.

A certain sea area in the New World.

One after another, giant warships roared forward, cutting through the waves.

One of the giant ships was sailing at the very front.

Luo Ya looked at the group of shady-looking guys in front of him with great interest.

The four of them felt a chill run down their spines under Roya's gaze.

The pressure is too much!
Although I had heard about Lord Roya's deeds from Captain Teach long ago, today I realize that those exaggerated legends seem rather petty!

This Lord Roya is undoubtedly the most powerful pirate in the world! Even monsters like Shiki and Kaido are no match for him!
He has even now gathered a force that rivals the World Government!
Just looking into the eyes of such a monster would be enough to scare you to death.

"Since he's your man, you can keep him with you. Just don't get in the way."

Luo Ya looked away; there was really nothing to see, just a few cloves of rotten garlic. Judging from their auras, the strongest among them was only at the level of Liu Zi.

It has to be said that Teach's pirate crew is rather shabby, with his strongest officers being only Doflamingo and Bege.

"Hahaha! Boss, thank you so much!"

Standing next to Roya, Teach first expressed his gratitude after hearing Roya's words, then glared at Lafitte and the other three, "Aren't you going to thank the Boss!"

Luo Ya couldn't be bothered to listen; it would be a waste to even glance at someone of this caliber.

He waved his hand to signal them to shut up, then looked up at Loki, who was sitting cross-legged on the deck.

"Alright, Loki, tell me, what's the situation in Elbaf now?"

"It's all that idiot bastard father's fault!"

Loki's face instantly flashed with anger. "After that battle twenty-five years ago, he secretly returned to Elbaf! At that time, he turned a large number of giant warriors into demonic giants like himself! Then he led them to join the World Government!"

"Twenty years ago, to test whether you were in trouble, that bastard Daddy was sent back to Elbaf. Because we withdrew from the sea, Elbaf fell completely under his control!"

"All the giant warriors have been turned into demons, becoming lackeys controlled by the World Government! Even that piece of trash Hajrudin is the same!"

"Elbaf has become a military camp for the World Government! There are now quite a few Devil Titans serving in the Navy! That bastard Father is forcing all Titans to have as many children as possible! Anyone who dares to resist will be assimilated into a crazed Devil Titan!"

"Oh?"

Luo Ya raised an eyebrow slightly.

Im is quite savvy; he understands sustainable development.

"That's it! Lord Roya, no, Boss!!"

Domley, standing behind Loki, knelt down with a thud, his hands on the ground, his expression pained. "Elbaf, who prided himself on the honor of his warriors, has now become a lackey of the World Government."

"Boss, we can only beg you to change all of this!"

Brocchi went so far as to bow deeply to Roja.

Of course, Roya also threatened Harald and forcibly hired a group of giant warriors.

However, compared to the actions of the World Government, Roya seemed far too kind and approachable.

Now, when Donald and Brogy call him "Boss," it's a genuine expression of their feelings.

After all, he's the only one left!
"So, in that case, he really deserves to die!"

Roya was somewhat annoyed.

That wretched Im!
How could you be so mean?
How could someone be worse than yourself?
I can't bear to break Elbaf!
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go! Our target: Elbaf!"

(End of this chapter)