One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 292 Another Thunderclap! The War of Public Opinion! Tragedy! The Blockade of Fishman Island
World Economic News Agency headquarters.

A wild laugh echoed from the president's office through the thick wooden door.

The editors, who had been busy working, silently held their breath, knowing that another big news story was about to unfold.

Speaking of which, this period has been a celebration for journalists.

One bombshell after another nearly made their hearts stop from pounding with excitement.

It started with the return of a pirate named Roya, who immediately killed Silver Axe and Wang Zhi, directly overturning the New World's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or structure of the New World).

Then he gathered the monsters of the New World and launched a war against the World Government without stopping. Not only did he easily reclaim the New World, but he also sent troops directly to the West Blue and the North Blue.

Then comes now. Just when people thought that sending troops to the West Blue and North Blue to compete with the World Government for those two vast seas was the limit of what pirates could do, Roya tells the world, no, that is only the beginning!
They attacked Mary Geoise and essentially destroyed that city in the clouds!
The World Government has even raised the bounty on Lord Roya to 100 billion!

Yes, Lord Roya.

The editors at World Economic Journal are now secretly using this title to refer to the King of Calamities.

because.

Snapped!
The door to the president's office was suddenly pushed open, and an excited birdman rushed out. He was so excited that all the feathers on his body stood up, making him look incredibly terrifying.

He waved a stack of press releases, shouting, "Hahaha! Hurry! Hurry! Men! Big news is here! Get yourselves ready and spread the Boss's message all over the world as quickly as possible!"

They've stopped pretending altogether. Ever since the last news article about Mary Geoise was published, the editor-in-chief, Morgans, has been calling that Lord Roya "Boss."

It was only at this point that the editors of the World Economic News Agency learned that their president had long ago been a subordinate of Lord Roya.

"Yes!!"

However, it doesn't really matter whose henchman the president is.

As long as there's big news, that's all that matters! Who cares about anything else!
When the editors received the press release from Morgans and began proofreading and formatting it, they were immediately stunned by the contents.

"As expected of Lord Roya!"

That's all they could say.

The World Economic News newspaper once again spread throughout the world.

Even though the World Government had previously declared in newspapers that the World Economic News Agency was an accomplice of the pirates, and that its president, Morgans, was an unforgivable sinner, and had begun to purge the World Economic News Agency's branches worldwide.

However, World Economic News Agency has never been just a simple newspaper.

Over the past two decades, Morgansko has also accumulated a formidable strength.

All branches instantly went from light to darkness, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Then, to the chagrin of the world government, the newspaper was once again easily delivered to the whole world.

Once again, the world was stunned into silence.

Because this time the newspaper article is about—

"They, they, they want to put a bounty on the World Government!"

"This world has gone mad! It's gone mad!"

"Government officials, naval officers, they've all been put on the wanted list!"

This time, the newspaper had only one headline: the King of Calamities, Roya, announced that his Calamity Company would be offering bounties on officials of the World Government.

An ordinary naval soldier is equivalent to an ordinary government clerk, with a bounty of 100,000 Berries.

Marines of lieutenant rank and below are equivalent to local government officials, with a bounty of one million Berries.

Senior officer (equivalent to a naval officer at the rank of colonel) with a bounty of five million Berries.

A colonel or commodore-level naval officer equivalent to a bureau chief, with a bounty of 100 million Berries.

A major general-level officer corresponds to a ministerial-level official, with a bounty of 300 million Berries.

A lieutenant general-level officer corresponds to a high-ranking bureaucrat such as a political vice minister, and has a bounty of 500 million Berries.

The general, along with Iron Fist Garp, Black Leg Zephyr, and other top-ranking officers, are the corresponding Knights of God of the Order, with a bounty of 3 billion Berries.

Marshal, corresponding to the Five Elders and the leader of the Knights of God, with a bounty of 5 billion Berries.

"This is insane! Even the Fleet Admiral and the Five Elders have bounties on their heads?!"

"Knights of God, does such an organization really exist in this world?! It's entirely composed of elite Celestial Dragons, and they are also—"

"Immortality? Everyone here is immortal? Is this some kind of joke?"

"If that's true, then no wonder they're ranked alongside the generals!"

"Wait! The newspaper says two of the Five Elders have been killed, leaving only three! Aren't they immortal?"

"Hey! Wait a minute, this Figarand Shamrock looks exactly like the Pirate Emperor, Straw Hat Shanks!!"

"Yeah, what's going on? Are they twin brothers? The Pirate Emperor Shanks is actually a Celestial Dragon??"

These were already enough to shock the world, but what followed was even more astonishing.

"Nerona Im, King of the Celestial Dragons! One of the twenty kings who created the World Government eight hundred years ago, the King of the World who rules the world in the shadows! Bounty: 10 billion Berries!"

"Are World Economic News and Roya serious? Does such a monster really exist in the world? Even the photos are hand-drawn!"

"How is that possible! How could people from eight hundred years ago still be alive today!"

"But the Five Elders have existed for many years. Saint Satan was already one of the Five Elders more than two hundred years ago!"

"So, is it false that the World Government claims no one can dictate? From the very beginning, there has been a Shadow King within the government!"

"However, if such a person really exists, why is the bounty so low? Only 10 billion, just one-tenth of Roya's!"

"Um, did you slip in your own agenda?"

In any case, the whole world was instantly in an uproar.

The news that pirates are offering bounties to the Navy, and even to the World Government, is shocking enough.

Even more astonishing is that the World Government is actually hiding a World King!
Nerona Im, if this King of the World truly exists, then there is no doubt that the World Government has deceived the entire world!

The kings of the member states, already deeply worried about the destruction of Mary Geoise by pirates, suddenly became restless.

One call after another was made to the central government.

"What exactly happened? Is the Founding King really still alive?!"

We need an answer!

The already chaotic world government was immediately overwhelmed.

Then, very quickly, the government responded.

The government issued a statement acknowledging Im's existence, but said that the First King had long since retired to the sidelines and was no longer involved in world affairs. The World Government has never had a dictator!
They emphasized that Im possessed unparalleled power, and with that person present, the World Government would never be defeated.

This can no longer be hidden. After all, only Lord Im can deal with Roya, and it's only a matter of time before it's exposed.

Even so, the appearance of a true immortal who has lived for more than eight hundred years has driven the world almost to madness!

Then, the World Economic News Agency immediately published an article mocking that the immortality of the God Knights and the Five Elders was all an extension of Im's power!
With a single thought, this King of the World could cause the deaths of all the high-ranking Celestial Dragons. For such a guy to say he'd step down and stop directly controlling the World Government is simply ridiculous!
Furthermore, if it were truly so invincible, would Mary Geoise have been burned to ashes this time? Would the pirates have been able to retreat so easily?

The World Government retorted without backing down, stating that the World Economic Society was already a lackey of Roja, and that all its statements were merely attempts to destabilize the world order and were a complete slander against the World Government! That was simply not the case!

The two sides then engaged in a war of words in the newspapers.

However, the turmoil in the world has only just begun.

The pirates' actions undoubtedly plunged the entire world into chaos, especially the West Blue and the North Blue.

The World Government has been beaten to a pulp and is still helpless against the pirates. What will become of these two seas next?

People dare not think about it, but they have no choice but to.

The member states of these two sea areas are frantically urging the world government.

The member states in other sea areas were equally terrified, fearing that they would be next.

The consequences are as follows.

"Well!"

On the open ground outside the Dragon Palace, Roya stood in front of the submarine, taking a deep breath with a look of enjoyment on his face.

"The world has become a better place again."

The black aura has become much denser.

At this rate, the next evolution won't be more than a few years away.

Once the next evolution is complete, it will be time to rip Im's head off.

"In short, I'm leaving Fishman Island to you, Neptune."

With a smile, Roya instructed the Dragon Palace Kingdom's king, whose eyebrows were lowered, "Keep a close eye on this country."

"From now on, the Dragon Palace Kingdom will be a superior nation in this world." Compared to ordinary people who are not very useful, fish-men and mermaids should naturally be given a higher status.

Roya was also looking forward to seeing how the fish-people, who had been discriminated against and oppressed for hundreds of years, would repay the favor if they were to gain a status above ordinary people.
Haha, that's going to be really fun, it's sure to be a lot of fun!

"Yes."

Neptune's expression remained unchanged, but a deep sadness emanated from every pore.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Becky standing behind Roya.

His most beloved youngest daughter was currently inside this man's belly.

White Star, my White Star!
Not only him, but the mermaid queen beside him had red and swollen eyes, and tears were welling up in her eyes again.

Behind them, Shirahoshi's three older brothers were also gritting their teeth, their facial muscles trembling.

They wanted to save their sister more than anyone else, but their parents sternly warned them that they couldn't.

Otherwise, let alone whether it can be saved, the moment action is taken, Fishman Island will face annihilation.

"besides,"

Roya looked towards the other side of Neptune. "Jabbar, you have to protect Fishman Island."

"Yes! Boss!"

Jabba, who looked much more energetic than before, raised the corners of his mouth, his face full of unrestrained laughter. "Leave it to me!"

His triumphant expression made Roya momentarily dazed, as if he were seeing the Mountain Devourer from Roger's pirate crew back then!
Wow, I'm amazing! I brought Jabba back to his peak!
"Well, finally,"

Roya turned to look at the last person, "Tiger, don't slack off either. The battle between the West Sea and the North Sea is about to really begin, and I need a larger fishman force."

"Yes."

Tiger's lips twitched, and he bowed slightly to Roya to show his obedience.

"Very good! Then Fishman Island is yours to keep!"

Luo Ya nodded with satisfaction.

Then, it was time to leave.

Roya led Abel, Enel, and Bege back to the submarine.

Then, a huge, dark, and domineering hand appeared, grabbed the submarine, and lifted it into the air, passing directly through the bubbles covering the Dragon Palace and re-entering the deep sea.

Then, the massive submarine started up and headed back in the direction it had come from.

Meanwhile, behind the submarine, a group of enormous sea kings followed.

Among these enormous sea kings were also sea beasts, which were connected to large ships by chains. Inside the ships were fully armed fishman warriors.

Everyone looked rather grim; they were aware of their current predicament and what they needed to do next.

"hold onto!"

Jinbe stood there, gritting his teeth, and shouted, "For our country! For our people!"

We had no other choice!

So, they came as a submarine, but left as an enormous deep-sea force!

As Roya left, sea kings came from all directions, gradually surrounding the entire Fishman Island.

Dragon Palace City.

Looking up at the enormous creatures swimming in the deep sea.

Neptune sighed helplessly.

Now, Fishman Island is completely sealed off.

"Hahaha! Alright! What's with all those gloomy faces!"

Jabba smiled and turned back to look at Neptune and his wife, as well as Tiger, saying, "As long as we complete the tasks assigned by the Boss, he won't do anything to Fishman Island!"

"Boss values ​​this country very much!"

"Mr. Shan..."

Tiger clenched his fists, his cheeks and voice trembling. "Is it you?"

"Of course it is me!"

Jabba grinned. "What's wrong with you guys? Even though I'm the boss's subordinate now, I'm still me. Don't worry, everything will be the same as before, except that Fishman Island will be sealed off and no one will be allowed to pass through or leave. That's all!"

"..."

Tears streamed uncontrollably down Tiger's face.

This man, with an iron will, couldn't help but burst into tears at this moment.

Indeed, there was no difference from before, except that his eyes had changed color and he called Roya "Boss". In other aspects, his expression, language and actions were no different from before.

It was as if he was still the same Mr. Shan from before.

But—but—

Roya... Roya! Just how far are you going to insult people?
"Alright, alright, it's all over,"

Jabba stretched. "I need to go home first. Honestly, it's been so long since I've been back. I hope Anna isn't angry. If she is, you guys have to be my witnesses that this time there's a legitimate reason!"

Watching his departing figure, the fish-men and mermaids all fell silent.

"...I only hope now,"

Tiger choked up as he said, "Don't rush back to Cologne."

"I'll go check on Anna."

Queen Otohime wiped her eyes and said this.

Shortly afterward, in a sea area of ​​the New World, a massive floating city fell from the sky.

Jinbe stood atop the head of a sea monster, gazing up at the enormous creature in the sky, his expression subtly changing.

It's too big!

This is the headquarters of the Disaster Company?

The clouds enveloping the levitation layer began to deform, forming upward-reaching steps.

Dylan stood at the beginning of the stairs. "Boss, you're back."

"Ah."

As Roya led everyone up the steps, he nodded easily, "Everything went smoothly."

These are—

Dylan looked at the sea monsters on the surface of the sea with some surprise.

"Oh, them? We've got Aquaman, so they've become our dogs and will be joining the next battle."

Luo Ya said casually.

"Neptune?"

Dylan's pupils suddenly contracted.

My boss, is this something you can say so casually?
Luo Ya remained completely calm and asked, "How are the preparations going?"

Dylan quickly composed himself and replied, "The pirates under the command of several major pirate crews have already assembled, and our clone army is also ready to go."

"We can march towards the West Sea and the North Sea at any time."

"Yes, Not Bad."

Luo Ya nodded in satisfaction.

"Also, Boss,"

Dylan said, "The slave has woken up and says he wants to see you."

"slave?"

Roya paused for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Oh, Tezzolo?"

"Yes,"

Dylan nodded. "Dover thought you had something to do with him, so he brought him back with you."

Luo Ya smiled with interest. "He's still alive? It seems fate is on his side."

(End of this chapter)