Chapter 103: Destruction

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"Sengoku, do you feel it?"

"Yes, Roger and Shiki are engaged in a major battle. While it's not the worst situation, Roger's pirate crew is too small."

Near the Edwardward Sea, the Navy fleet was already on high alert. Though they were still quite a distance from the center of the battle, the surging waves caused many warships to rise and fall.

"Hahaha, then let's go 'help' Roger!"

Kapu, laughing heartily, clenched his fist, preparing to unleash the world's strongest Armament Haki.

"It seems we have no choice. If only Dragon were here..."

With Dragon's Devil Fruit ability, it would have been simple for him to quietly help the Roger Pirates out of their predicament—by generating an unprecedented gigantic storm that would negate the Flying Pirates' numerical advantage.

Unfortunately, due to the mess that Vince Smoke caused in the North Blue, Dragon had already left the Marine Headquarters.

"Let's go, Kapu!"

"Alright—"

As Sengoku and Kapu leaped from the warships, rapidly approaching the battlefield, their two undisguised auras of top-tier experts rumbled like mountains collapsing and tsunamis. This stunned the Flying Pirates, who were besieging the Roger Pirates.

"What's that?"

"This aura is so strong..."

"It can't be! Absolutely impossible!"

An unbelievable scene unfolded before the eyes of the many pirates who turned to look.

The sea was "torn" apart, forming a gigantic canyon that extended toward them.

The cause of all this was a man sprinting across the sea's surface at high speed. The water beneath his feet bore immense force and twisted and deformed behind him, forming a massive "canyon"!

The massive shockwave even traveled faster than sound, and gravity's acceleration couldn't keep up.

Wherever he went was like a world without gravity—water "froze" in the sky, forming two rows of flying "carpets" to pave the way for this man's entrance.

Before the person even reached them, the enormous shockwave caused the sea ahead to warp. Simultaneously, the expressions of the pirates facing this upheaval contorted, along with their wide-open mouths, emitting terrified screams as if from little girls:

"Kapu-ahhh!"

Marine hero "Iron Fist" Kapu, for most people, embodied justice and was the indomitable banner figure of the Navy. However, for pirates, he was an absolute nightmare.

Boom!

The sea torn apart, the rapidly approaching man struck out with a fist. The erupting tidal wave of energy formed a conical storm before him, obliterating everything in its path!

A pirate ship in the path of his fist instantly crumbled like a house of cards, resembling snowflakes under the scorching sun.

Boom, boom, boom, boom!

Amidst a series of intense explosions, seven pirate ships belonging to the Flying Pirates were blown into a sky full of debris. The man who had thrown the punch only managed to stop just in time.

"Hahaha!"

With a hearty laugh, Kapu, standing on the sea's surface, waved at Golden Lion Shiki, who hung suspended in mid-air.

"Shiki, I'm here to arrest you."

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"Kapu, you ****—"

Before "Golden Lion" Shiki could curse, another figure shining with golden light leaped in a moonwalk.

This figure was radiant with golden light, as if Buddha had descended upon the sea. His former "exploding head" had transformed into a "flesh bun" that represented wisdom.

Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan Type: Daibutsu Form

"Shiki, your end has come!"

As Sengoku soared toward him at high speed, he raised his palm and struck out with a palm strike:

"Great Buddha Palm: Radiant Light First Phase!"

As he struck, the golden shockwave transformed into an enormous and unparalleled palm made of light, turning into a torrent of terrifying light that obliterated everything. It ruthlessly crushed down.

Before this giant palm, the massive pirate ship was like a toy. With five fingers descending, even as seawater cascaded frantically in all directions, the pirate ship was engulfed in the golden shockwave.

"Zhoukoku?!"

Golden Lion Shiki's face darkened as he realized that, despite his confidence in his abilities, he was now being attacked by both Kapu and Sengoku while also besieging the Roger Pirates. Was this an attempt to get him killed? To kill him!

"I'll fight you all—"

With a roar, Golden Lion Shiki immediately used his power to 'lift' a massive amount of seawater. The entire ocean seemed as though it had been suddenly "excavated," forming a pit hundreds of meters in diameter.

"Lion's Roar: Imperial Ocean Whirlpool!"

Terrifying seawater transformed into a hundred-meter giant lion's head, lunging towards Kapu and Sengoku.

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North Blue, the capital of the Peralada Kingdom, inside the royal palace.

"...As I said, my words will naturally be fulfilled. Wait for my ministers to make the arrangements."

On the elevated throne covered in a red carpet, Vinsmoke Jage waved his hand casually, as if dismissing a beggar seeking alms.

Under his throne were four heads crowned with terror—a set of the last four non-allied kingdom kings' heads!

After eliminating these four stubborn opponents, over half of the North Blue had fallen under the control of the Vinsmoke family. With the power to dictate the life and death of billions, Vinsmoke Jage's authority and ruthlessness had grown even stronger.

"Yes, yes, the greatest King Germa."

After receiving the other's verbal affirmation, a well-known merchant in the North Blue beamed with joy, bowed, and retreated. He kept stepping back until he was several meters away before finally straightening up and turning to leave.

At the same time, someone immediately filled the "position" he had just vacated, trying their best to please the man seated on the throne.

The grand palace hall was resplendent with lights. Numerous maids, dressed in black gowns and wearing white flower crowns, fluttered between long tables covered in pristine white tablecloths, resembling butterflies among flowers.

They wore charming smiles, fulfilling the guests' every desire: food, wine... even themselves.

Throughout the hall, all that met the eye was beauty, luxury, and brightness. However, the attendees of the banquet all had knives and guns strapped to their bodies. The lights reflected off their unkempt beards and centipede-like scars, adding a touch of bloodthirstiness to the feast.

It was as if savages sharing a feast of blood.

"...Hmph, if it weren't for our help..."

"Enough, Diamante."

Similarly, only two tables of people refrained from fawning over the "new king" or crowding around them.

One was the representatives from the Flower Country of the West Blue. Since they were mere "mercenaries," helping the Vinsmoke family with their battles and returning to the West Blue afterward, pleasing them held no benefit.

For most merchants and nobles, their world was limited to the North Blue... or even just a few countries.

As for the Donquixote Family:

"Can't you see it, Rosinante?"

Diamante tightly gripped his extraordinarily long Western-style sword. After reaching the "Iron-Cutting" stage, his sharp gaze swept across the hall.

"The Vinsmoke Family is intentionally 'ignoring' us. These snobbish folks might think we're easy to deal with, then pounce on us and tear us apart!"

"Fufufu, no need to panic."

Donquixote Doflamingo took a sip of wine and waved his hand.

"The North Blue still has many allied countries like Roshwan Kingdom. The Vinsmoke Family can't control everything yet."

"Moreover, our goal isn't just the North Blue—a mere corner of the world. Our goal is the entire world!"

With Rosinante's Silence-Silence Fruit ability in effect, everyone could freely discuss their plan without concern.

"Hehehe, exactly."

"Thanks to the Vinsmoke Family's actions, we've gained substantial wealth and resources, and we've also got our revenge on Diamante and Rosinante."

"Let the Vinsmoke Family stand in front of us. We'll seize the opportunity to grow."

"Once Diamante and Rosinante grow, we'll be able to take everything! Hehehe~~"

This plan had been formulated through discussions with Rosinante and the others. So far, everything had gone quite smoothly. They had continuously acquired a large amount of Berries, weapons, information... and the strength of everyone involved had been steadily increasing in battles.

"Exactly, we're still young and have plenty of time."

Setting down his wine glass, Rosinante reminded the others.

"I'll go to the restroom. Be careful not to be overheard."

"Go ahead."

As Rosinante left, Diamante and the others refrained from discussing serious matters and instead engaged in casual chat and laughter. They paid no mind to the others' coldness around them, causing the Eight Treasure Water Army of the West Blue, who were secretly observing, to nod in approval.

"Amazing."

The young girl, Linglong, clapped her folding fan.

"Whether it's their strength or their strategy, the two Donquixote brothers are exceptional."

"No wonder the old man always says, 'There are always greater talents out there.' Only by venturing out into the sea can we truly understand what real heroes are."

"Miss, you shouldn't underestimate yourself."

The tall and thin Jiaofeng downed a cup of strong liquor in one gulp.

"You're also one of the exceptional talents among us, the backbone of the Eight Treasure Water Army. We need you and the young master to shoulder this responsibility."

"Thank you for your kind words, Uncle Jiaofeng," the young girl replied. While saying this, she realized that this journey had introduced her to many young talents, helping her understand that she had been somewhat narrow-minded before.

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"Hmm?"

Returning from the restroom, Rosinante saw a figure cloaked in green standing at the entrance of the grand hall.

"This... sir," although Rosinante had grown to a height of around 5 feet 6 inches, compared to the figure's estimated height of 8 feet 6 inches, he still felt a bit small.

"Why are you standing here?" Faced with Rosinante's question, the figure didn't turn around but instead slowly began to speak:

"Over a hundred thousand people have died in this city in just three days. Yet the murderers are gathered in this hall, laughing and talking, and the Marines turn a blind eye. Is this justice?"

"Justice is a matter of perspective on a larger scale," Rosinante's Observation Haki swept over the figure. Under the emerald green cloak was just an "ordinary" man, perhaps slightly stronger-looking.

"Different perspectives yield different notions of justice."

The man, who was feeling lost about the ongoing war, was actually quite ordinary. Rosinante didn't mind offering a few words of advice.

"For the Marines, an allied country attacking a non-allied country can be seen as an act of 'justice.' Victors write history, after all."

The world's ruling power, the "World Government," had gained the strength to dominate the seas by defeating the "Great Kingdom" eight centuries ago.

"On a smaller scale, it's about following your heart."

As Rosinante passed by the man, he took the opportunity to console him.

"Somebody once said, 'With a clear heart and clear actions, everything you do is just.'"

"Narrowly defined, justice is simply doing what you believe is right."

After speaking, Rosinante stepped into the grand hall and approached Diamante and the others.

Meanwhile, another figure brushed past him and walked straight toward Vinsmoke Jage seated on the throne.

"Halt!"

Swish.

In a flash within the hall, a dozen elite soldiers of the Vinsmoke family positioned themselves in front of the figure in the emerald cloak.

"Lower your cloak and show your face—"

"Explain your purpose!"

Amid the stern reprimands from the elite soldiers, the 'man' under the gaze of numerous flintlock rifles slowly revealed his face by lifting the cloak. His expression was serious, with no eyebrows, and his black hair casually flowed down the back of his head.

"I've come to uphold justice."

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