One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 313 Joy Boy's Successor! The Rubber Giant! Let the Battle Begin!
Gum-Gum Fruit!

They came for this Devil Fruit!

In that instant, Shanks felt a sinking feeling in his heart.

However, it's not surprising that Roya wanted this fruit.

After all, this guy also arrived in Laugh Tale with them back then and learned the truth about the world as well.

He certainly knew what the rubber fruit represented.

This fruit is one of the very few in the world that can be called a Devil Fruit!

What truly shocked Shanks was how Roja knew he had obtained the Devil Fruit.
The only people who should know about this, besides ourselves, are the World Government.

Moreover, it is an absolute secret within the World Government.

Given Roya's relationship with the World Government, how could he possibly know about this?
Even if he has excellent information, and even if Morgans is his subordinate, this still doesn't make sense!

However, it's pointless to dwell on these things now.

The important thing now is to figure out what to do next!
"You stole that fruit, didn't you, Shanks?"

Roya said with great interest, "You, who inherited Roger's straw hat, obtained that fruit. It should have been a destiny-like development."

"But you didn't eat that fruit. Did you reject it, or did it reject you? Where is the fruit that has been searching for Joy Boy for eight hundred years?"

"..."

Shanks remained silent.

Yes, did he reject the fruit, or did the fruit reject him?
Robin was also lost in thought.

Is everything really just fate's arrangement?

Fate allowed her to take that fruit from Shanks' hands, but were the unease and hesitation in her heart also preordained?

And now, is Luo Ya's appearance here also a twist of fate?
"Where is it stored, or who has eaten it? Come on, Shanks,"

Roya's smile widened. "Answer me."

It doesn't matter who eats it.

Catch it back and give it to Judge; just try copying it.

Even if it can't be copied, isn't there still the Dark-Dark Fruit?
If everything is truly fate, then perhaps Teach will find the Dark-Dark Fruit sooner or later.

"..."

Shanks paused for a moment, then looked up and said calmly, "Is this a deal, Roya?"

"Is that how you understand it? Honestly, didn't I already say that during our previous call? What face do you have to offer?"

Roya smiled helplessly, "However, strictly speaking, you could say that, because if you refuse."

Snapped.

He raised his hand and snapped his fingers lightly.

Boom!

The ground beneath everyone's feet immediately began to shake.

Strictly speaking, the entire Nine-Shell Island began to tremble violently.

A sudden earthquake struck the island.

"Look, if we refuse, this country will be in trouble."

"Roya!"

Black and red lightning erupted from Shanks' body, and his hand was already on the hilt of his beloved sword at his waist.

"sure?"

Roya raised the corners of his mouth. "Once you draw your sword, it won't be so easy to put it back."

Shanks' hand holding the knife suddenly stiffened.

Whether we can defeat this bastard is hard to say, but with his terrifying abilities, he should be able to destroy this island in just a few seconds.

"Roya!"

At this moment, Gloria pleaded, "Just for the sake of how I took care of you back then, please forgive this country!"

Tears even streamed down her aged face.

This country has not made any mistakes, and has never offended the Disaster Company.

There's no question of forgiveness whatsoever.

However, the world of pirates doesn't follow so many rules.

When the strong raise their swords, the weak can only beg for their forgiveness.

"Ugh."

Looking at his dear aunt's state, Luo Ya couldn't help but sigh softly.

To be fair, Aunt Gloria was indeed quite good to him back on Beehive Island.

Even Roya's heart softened at this moment. "Aunt Gloria, since you've said that, I'm not some kind of demon,"

"How about this, even if they don't give me the fruit, I'll only destroy three-quarters of Amazon Lily, okay?"

That's really generous of you, isn't it?
You rarely find 25% off when you go to the supermarket.

Sigh, today is the day of the kind-hearted Roya.

Gloriosa's small body visibly stiffened for a moment, and then an expression appeared on her face that was hard to tell whether it was a cry or a laugh.

Roya...

Hancock's body tensed instantly, her fists clenched, and she wanted nothing more than to rush up and kick this scumbag's head off!

Just how far is this bastard going to play with people?
She almost rushed out, but luckily Xia Qi grabbed her hand.

Now is not the time to act impulsively!
Otherwise, Amazon Lily would really be doomed.

“Roya, I can understand it as,”

Rayleigh said in a deep voice, "Once you get that fruit, you won't attack this country again, right?"

"Hmm, is that so?"

Roya tilted his head, feigning ignorance.

It must be said that for someone like him who can clearly see other people's emotions, the ever-changing psychology of these guys in front of him is really interesting.

"Roya,"

Roger's daughter, Robin, the current captain of the Kuja Pirates, said solemnly, "We must get a definite answer!"

"Really,"

Looking at Robin, Roya shook his head helplessly. "People who are too serious are often disliked, but having a face like Robin's is a different story."

"Well, thankfully he didn't inherit Roger's looks."

Who I look like is none of your business!

Robin said indifferently, "Also, I need your definite answer."

"It's very relevant."

Roya shrugged. "My answer is fine. As long as you hand over the fruit to me, I won't destroy this country."

Hearing this, Robin breathed a sigh of relief.

Even a scumbag like Roya wouldn't easily break his promise, would he?

"So, the deal is done, right?"

Loki's impatient voice, accompanied by a gust of air gushing from his mouth, instantly filled the entire palace with a smoky, chaotic atmosphere.

"Where is that fruit now? Hurry up and take it out!"

Luo Ya's lips twitched involuntarily. This guy wasn't very hygienic.

As evidence, Robin, having made up her mind, originally wanted to take a deep breath.

But the next moment, he felt a bit nauseous and dry heaved.

Then, Robin turned around and looked at Shanks and Rayleigh.

Although she had made her decision, she still needed Rayleigh and Shanks' approval.

Shanks and Rayleigh both nodded at her.

There's nothing to hesitate about now, right?
Ultimately, while the Gum-Gum Fruit is important, it can only unleash its true power after it awakens.

For eight hundred years, no one except Joy Boy has been able to awaken that fruit.

More importantly, Roya is already a Devil Fruit user, so even if he gets the fruit, he can't possibly eat it himself.

Judging from the current situation, Roya should be giving the fruit to Loki.

Given this guy's strength and aptitude, it's not that he's unworthy of the Gum-Gum Fruit.

However, even with Loki subservient to Roya, it's unlikely he can awaken the Gum-Gum Fruit.

However, handing this fruit over to Roya is probably just the beginning!

Robin turned around, her beautiful and captivating eyes looking directly at Roya.

"That fruit is right here with me."

"Eh?"

Roya was genuinely surprised. "It's actually in your hands?"

“Interesting. Roger entrusted his hat to Shanks, but Shanks has decided to entrust this fruit to you.”

"And the most interesting thing is that you still haven't eaten that fruit. Are you waiting for someone too? Robin, are you also thinking of entrusting everything to someone?"

To whom should we entrust it?
The leader of the Straw Hat Pirates in this world is called Straw Hat Shanks.

"Of course, you'll entrust it to me, Your Majesty!"

Loki craned his neck impatiently, his head almost squeezing into the palace. "Hahaha! Hey, woman, hurry up and take out that fruit!"

Robin paused slightly, and the next second, to Roya's astonishment, headed toward a corner of the palace.

"Eh?"

Roya blinked blankly, watching as Robin took out a purple Devil Fruit from a storage cabinet in the corner of the palace.

"Eh!!"

Becky, who had been standing quietly to the side, was now speechless with astonishment. "Right here!!"

"Hahahaha!"

Luo Ya couldn't help but burst into laughter, "There's actually such a thing? It's actually located in this palace?"

In other words, it was originally right next to you?
Is this also fate?

Haha.

"I hope you will keep your promise."

Robin simply threw the fruit to Roya.

Luo Ya caught it with his hand and glanced at it briefly.

Extremely simple.

Compared to the cool appearance of other top-tier Devil Fruits, this one can only be described as ordinary. It's hard to imagine that this fruit is one of the few god-level Devil Fruits in the entire history.

That's right. Before awakening, it was just a simple, unadorned rubber fruit.

"Boss!"

Loki was already urging them on impatiently.

"Hmph, you little glutton."

Luo Ya smiled, tossed the fruit in his hand, and said, "Open your mouth."

"what!"

Loki had never opened his mouth so wide in his entire life, no matter how hard he tried.

Luo Ya tossed it casually.

This fruit, bearing the name of the sun god and sought after even by Captain Rocks, was thus called a god-level Devil Fruit. It flew through the air in a perfect parabola before gently landing in Loki's mouth.

"slim Shady!"

Loki immediately shut his mouth, as if afraid someone would snatch the food from his mouth, and swallowed the fruit without chewing.

Seeing this, Rayleigh couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Could it be that Roya is the guy Joey Boy is waiting for?
Princess Shirahoshi, who inherited the power of Poseidon, has already fallen into his hands. Wano Country, where Pluton is buried, was occupied by his ally Kaido decades ago. Pluton will fall into his hands sooner or later.

He had taken all of Raphdru's treasures long ago.

And now, even the Gum-Gum Fruit, which contained the power of the sun god Nika, has been eaten by his subordinates.

He got everything that Joy Boy left behind!

If Roya isn't Joy Boy's successor, then who is?
Most importantly, Roya is actually capable of doing what even Joy Boy couldn't do back then; he is truly capable of defeating Im!
However, Roya not only inherited Joy Boy's legacy, but also Im's ruthlessness.

No, even Im isn't as pure as him.

Roya seems to have been born to bring disaster to the world.

While Rayleigh was lost in thought, Roya simply watched Loki with great interest.

Of course, he can also eat the Gum-Gum Fruit.

But it's unnecessary, too Tang-esque.

"Loki, how is it?"

"Oh!"

Loki suddenly let out a strange laugh, "Hahaha! It's coming! It's surging up!"

As he said this, Loki's massive body began to back away.

The enormous head, deeply embedded in the palace, was also pulled back.

Perhaps because the inlay was so perfectly fitted, the entire palace creaked as he pulled it.

Then, his head began to deform.

The head is being elongated, especially the neck, which is visibly becoming thinner and longer.

"Oh."

Luo Ya raised an eyebrow slightly.

My body has completely turned into rubber.

In fact, even without awakening, the Gum-Gum Fruit is quite special compared to other Paramecia-type Devil Fruits.

Just like the elemental transformation of Logia-type Devil Fruits, the body maintains its rubber-like properties without the user needing to actively activate their ability.

With a loud bang, Loki ripped his head out of the palace.

"Haha! What a wonderful feeling!"

Outside the palace, beneath the mountain wall, Loki excitedly stretched his body.

No matter which part of the body it is, it can be easily deformed and stretched with just a gentle pull.

Roya released the two girls from his arms, stepped down from the throne, and slowly made his way towards the opening Loki had smashed open.

He walked past Robin and the others as if nothing had happened.

This simple action caused Shanks, Robin, and the others to tense up, their hands instinctively gripping their weapons.

But Roya did nothing, completely ignoring these guys, and simply walked quietly to the side of the huge gap, looking down at the incredibly excited Loki.

"Boss! Look at this!"

Loki laughed loudly and suddenly swung his fist forcefully towards the sky.

His right fist suddenly extended like a whip, creating sonic booms that sent the air soaring hundreds of meters into the air.

"My body has become so interesting! Hahaha! This ability is so fascinating!"

Luo Ya's lips curled slightly.

This kid is really easy to please.

Without awakening or shifting gears, where does the strength of the Gum-Gum Fruit come from?
"Is this the legendary Joy Boy's Devil Fruit?"

Becky, who followed Roya, also looked on with curiosity. Watching Loki fidgeting with his body below, Becky raised an eyebrow slightly. "Looks like nothing special, huh?"

Judging from its current performance, it's just turning its body into rubber.

"It's just because they haven't awakened yet."

"That's what Roya said calmly."

Although it is still made of rubber after awakening, at that time rubber is just a facade; its true power lies in that almost uncontrollable force.

"Roya!"

At that moment, Robin's voice came from behind. The woman looked at Roja's tall and thin back with a solemn expression, "We have given you the fruit as agreed, so don't forget your promise."

"Don't worry, I quite like this country,"

Without turning his head, Roya simply smiled and said, "Besides, it's already mine. I really hate wasting things."

Behind him, Robin gritted his teeth.

As expected, Roya was still unwilling to let this country go!

"correct,"

Roya turned around and said, "Robin, why don't you Kuja Pirates work for me too? And Shanks and Rayleigh, you too."

"Wasn't Roger's dream to completely change the world? Now, besides us, who else in the world can do that?"

"Stop daydreaming, you despicable man!"

Hancock, the vice-captain of the Kuja Pirates, gritted her teeth and cursed angrily.

"Are you going to refuse?"

Luo Ya smiled and said, "That would be such a pity."

"If people like you die here in obscurity, it is a tragedy for the entire era."

"Death? Aren't you being a bit too arrogant, Roya!"

Rayleigh placed his hand on the hilt of his sword at his waist, and black and red Haki lightning began to leap.

If Roya doesn't use Amazon Lily as a threat, then a war might be possible.

"arrogant?"

Roya tilted his head. "You're the arrogant one, Rayleigh."

boom! !

The entire palace, no, the entire island, suddenly began to tremble at that moment!
An incredibly violent aura surged from Roya, crushing the palace and pressing heavily on everyone.

The pirates below the rank of high-ranking officer fainted instantly.

Even a strongman like Beckman Hancock trembled instantly, and executives like Raki Luke and Yasopp went limp.

"..."

Shanks' expression suddenly changed.

This level of domineering color!

Sure enough, Roya is ridiculously strong!
"Hahaha! Shall we fight?"

Loki leaned closer again. "Perfect timing to test out my newly acquired abilities!"

Shanks let out a slow sigh, his eyes sharpening once more. "In that case, let's go, Roya!"

"If we were to submit simply because of your strength, why would we even bother setting sail?"

"exactly!"

Robin's eyes were equally resolute.

"That's it,"

Roya rubbed his chin with some distress. "I have a bit of a headache. I really like you guys."

"But now that things have come to this, words seem to have lost their meaning, so let's let our strength speak for itself."

"Roya!"

Robin said in a deep voice, "Don't forget your promise!"

"Do not worry,"

Luo Ya chuckled, "You shouldn't be able to push me to that point."

That means if necessary, they will still break the agreement without hesitation and use Amazon Lily to threaten everyone, right?

What a despicable man!
"Alright, let's start the fight."

(End of this chapter)