One Piece: Lord of Disaster.

Chapter 343 Gathered Power! Strike!

North Sea.

The Drake Pirates encountered a sudden battle.

When they landed on a certain island, a group of pirates suddenly attacked them and started a big battle without asking any questions.

In the half of the world ruled by the pirate alliance, battles between pirates are the most common thing.

Everyone knows about the great Lord Roya's leniency towards the pirates.

He was harsh on everyone in his territory, except for the pirates who revered chaos, plunder, and killing, who received special treatment from him.

If pirates don't actually control an island, they don't have to pay taxes or worry about being attacked by the Disaster Company.

No one will care what they want to do.

Therefore, on this vast sea, the pirates' enemies are generally only other pirates.

Because they had no scruples and the number of pirates was increasing explosively, it was only natural that the West Blue, North Blue, and New World became the battlefields for pirates.

Although the Drake Pirates are now part of the Calamity Company, it doesn't mean that all pirates won't attack them.

For example, this group of people.

They seemed afraid that Drake would discover something, so they launched an attack the moment they met.

Then, it was brutally crushed.

The only commendable thing about him is his courage to launch an attack the moment they meet; his actual strength is only at the level of an ordinary North Blue pirate.

Drake, who had mastered Haki, was completely powerless against him and was easily defeated.

Then, naturally, in order to survive, the pirates took out the treasures they had found on the island.

One, a Devil Fruit.

"..."

Rosinante looked at the Devil Fruit covered in spiral patterns in his hand, then looked down at the pirate who was crying and begging for mercy.

No matter how you look at it, he's just an ordinary pirate.

Is this the strength of the government's intelligence organizations?

Although the Boss rules over these three seas, countless pawns of the World Government are still lurking in this vast ocean.

In other words, what the Boss craves is chaos itself, and he has absolutely no interest in ruling. Otherwise, the World Government would definitely have caused a huge mess.

However—

Rosinante took a deep breath and gripped the Devil Fruit tightly in his hands.

The fuse that will ignite this world is now in his own hands!
Rosinante, who has always been gentle and upright, now wore a strange expression.

His left cheek was downturned, his eyes drooped, and he looked so pitiful he was almost in tears.

But the right half of his face had a manic look in his eyes and a wildly upturned mouth, making him look like a gambler who had lost his mind!
Then let me ignite all of this!

The final battle is just around the corner!
Time goes back to earlier times.

East China Sea.

Recently, a new tourist attraction has appeared in this sea area.

No one knows what happened, but a huge abyss suddenly appeared somewhere in the East China Sea.

No one knows where it came from, and no one knows how it will disappear.

Fearful people scrambled to stay away, believing it to be the entrance to hell, while curious people came by boat, wanting to see what this unhealable abyss was all about.

Among the people who came here to observe, Dorrag was undoubtedly the most special.

He transformed into the wind, floating above this sea area, silently gazing down at the bottomless black hole below.

"That's it,"

If his body hadn't already transformed into the wind, his fists would probably be clenched until they bled. "The power of an ancient weapon?"

The black hole below is so large that it could contain an island, and this is just a small test of the ancient weapon's firepower.

The aftershocks alone brought devastating damage to a wide area of the surrounding sea, and the massive tsunami crushed several nearby islands!

Dorlag had never realized this so clearly before.

Without ancient weapons, it would be absolutely impossible to contend with Roja or Im!

There is no time left for them to continue developing.

The final battle between the pirate alliance and the World Government is about to begin.

According to Mr. Zephyr, the World Government should take the initiative and catch Roja off guard.

In that case, perhaps Im will win.

Of course, it's better than Roja winning in the end.

The World Government is already terrible, but compared to Roja, it seems far too good.

However, just as Mr. Zefa worried, what will they do after Im's victory?

If Im can defeat Roya, then there's a high probability that the guy will also get the ancient weapon from Roya!

The power wielded by the World Government will become even more terrifying, leaving them with even less room to resist!

And what will happen after Im regains control of the world?

Is everything simply back to normal, as before, and the original order has been restored?

Dorrag thought it was unlikely that this would happen.

The World Government erased the history from nine hundred to eight hundred years ago.

So this time, will Im allow the history of how he was once forced to this point by a man named Roya to be passed down?

The world government might carry out a massive purge of the entire world!
What should we do then?

Even a calm and collected man like Dorrag felt an indescribable sense of bewilderment at this moment.

Where will this world go next? And what should they do, caught between Roa and the World Government?
It was at this moment, when Dorrag was in a state of utter confusion, that things happened.

"Ok?"

Dorag suddenly raised his head.

He suddenly sensed an unusual aura.

Almost instinctively, the wind that Dragon had transformed into suddenly began to blow upwards.

In the blink of an eye, he had passed through the clouds and reached the sky above.

But at that very moment, a giant claw suddenly came hurtling through the air.

Dorrag's pupils contracted instantly, but it was too late for anything.

The claw was so fast that even a man like Dragon, who could transform into the wind, was caught completely off guard.

"Uh-huh!!"

With a muffled groan, Dragon, who had transformed into the wind, was forcibly pulled out of thin air, and a huge claw gripped him tightly in its palm.

Is this... domineering?
What's going on?! They can use Haki!

What kind of monster is this?! Is it some kind of ability user?!

Dorlag simply couldn't understand it.

Although it was a sudden attack, he truly did not resist at all—no! He didn't even have a chance to dodge, let alone resist!

What on earth happened to him?!
He felt as if his whole body was being crushed; faced with that surging power, he could only wait to die.

However, the giant claw suddenly released its grip in the next instant.

With its massive claws outstretched, Dorag, whose entire skeleton was twisted, lay in the center of the claws, practically bleeding from all seven orifices.

Having narrowly escaped death, Dragon instinctively wanted to transform into his elemental form and flee; he didn't even dare to glance at the monster that had so severely injured him.

However, at the very moment his body transformed into the wind, a blade imbued with powerful, two-colored domineering energy was already positioned across his neck.

"Drag, the commander of the Revolutionary Army, right?" A detached voice rang in my ears. "I never expected to run into you here!"

"Forehead?"

Having already been severely injured and now having virtually no power to resist, Dorrag subconsciously looked up.

He saw a head of bright red hair.

Dragon was instantly stunned. "You are... Straw Hat Shanks!"

Before Roya returned, he was one of the most renowned pirates in the world! One of the six Pirate Emperors who dominated the New World!
Straw Hat Shanks, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates!

How come he is here?

and--

What's with this dragon?!
Dragon finally got a clear look at the monster that had almost crushed him with a single claw!
It's actually a dragon!

A giant dragon covered in jet-black scales, with wings so wide they blot out the sky!

What is the origin of this monster?
"Judging from your appearance, you're also here for that black hole below, right?"

A strange light flickered in Shanks' eyes.

Dorrag breathed heavily, the excruciating pain making it almost impossible for him to concentrate.

However, he still tried his best to remain calm.

What stance does this man, this former pirate emperor, hold now?

While thinking, Dragon replied, "I don't recall any conflict between us. If I have bothered you, then I apologize."

"Don't you remember any conflict between us?"

Shanks slowly repeated Dragon's words.

This made Dragon's brows furrow instantly.

What do you mean?
Why does this guy seem a little dissatisfied with his answer?

Did I accidentally offend him at some point?
At the same time, Shanks was also lost in thought.

Is Dorrag's "I don't know" genuine or feigned ignorance?

Judging from his appearance, this guy definitely wasn't controlled by that bastard Roya.

However, it is still impossible to determine whether he is a member of Roya's group.

Robin met her demise because she was too careless.

What should we do with this guy?

At that moment, Dragon finally remembered something.

I am certain that I have never had any conflict with the Straw Hat Pirates.

However, they are not the only revolutionary army in the world now.

Or rather, they are now considered a fake revolutionary army!
Dragon took a deep breath and slowly said, "If you have been harmed because of the Revolutionary Army of the North Sea, then I am sorry."

"Although I left the revolutionary army in Beihai more than two years ago, it is still an organization that I once led, and I should still be responsible for their actions."

"..."

Shanks took a break.

This was not an answer that surprised him.

This man seems genuinely unaware of Robin's situation.

"So, you left the Revolutionary Army a long time ago to start your own operation, because of that bastard Roya?"

Dorrag's eyes suddenly lit up at that moment.

That bastard Roya?

"That's right!"

At this point, Dragon completely disregarded his injuries. He simply nodded heavily and said, "Roya's people have infiltrated the original Revolutionary Army too deeply. After realizing that there was no way to break free from his control, I had no choice but to cut off my arm and start afresh!"

"That is to say,"

Shanks chuckled. "You are still hostile to the pirate alliance, aren't you?"

"Of course!"

Despite his blood-stained face, a genuine smile appeared on Dragon's face. "Roya is the greatest obstacle on the road to freedom and liberation in this world!"

"I completely agree."

Shanks nodded readily. "Then it seems we have a basis for cooperation."

"But before that, there is one crucial question,"

Shanks' tone became slightly more serious. "How can I believe that you're not like those revolutionaries in the North Sea, who outwardly claim to be enemies of Roya, but in reality collude with him?"

He personally tends to believe in Dorlag, but he still needs some proof.

"In that case—"

Dorrag looked up at the enormous black dragon that was looking down at him silently.

The monster's power is beyond doubt!
Even Roya probably doesn't possess this level of power!
Although it doesn't quite match the description of any of the three legendary ancient weapons.

However, such power is indeed incredibly astonishing!
perhaps--

"The World Government and the Pirate Alliance are about to engage in their final battle!"

Dorag said so.

"what?"

Shanks was suddenly startled.

"The World Government has resurrected the legendary Ancient Weapon Uranus,"

"Therefore, Im is confident that the government already possesses enough power to defeat Roya and his gang!" Dorrag continued.

"..."

Shanks instantly sheathed his sword, his face serious. "Then I think we should have a good talk, Mr. Dragon!"

This man probably has nothing to do with the Disaster Company or Roya, but he is likely deeply involved with another party!
On the other side, not long after, in the city of natural disaster.

Inside Roya's palace, all the monsters of the pirate alliance had gathered.

Roya sat leisurely on the throne, raising the Devil Fruit in his hand with great interest to examine it. "What kind of ability was it again?"

Below, Rosinante, who was kneeling respectfully on the ground, quickly replied, "Boss, it's a Zoan-type Inu Inu Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Fenrir Mode!"

"Oh! The legendary demon wolf!"

Roya nodded with delight. "This time, Im actually values me quite a bit. Even I would be tempted by a Devil Fruit of this caliber."

"Giggle!"

Kaido burst into laughter. "So, you've arrived, haven't you?"

"That's a question for Rosinante."

Roja glanced at Rossinandi.

"I immediately contacted Mr. Sengoku and told him that he could come here following the guidance of the Life Card!"

Rosinandi said with a solemn expression.

So soon.