One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

Two days later.

West Sea, Teapot Island.

The island is small and its name is almost impossible to find on a map.

But on the island, there was a figure who was quite well-known throughout the entire Western Sea—

Sheriff Lafayette.

It is said that this person is powerful and ruthless, and under his rule, there have never been any security problems on the island.

Those pirates and criminals who dared to cause trouble either disappeared without a trace or left on their own initiative, never daring to return.

Roy landed at the island's port.

He was still wearing those ordinary clothes, concealing his aura, and looked just like an ordinary traveler.

The port was small, with a few fishing boats moored there and some vendors hawking their wares.

Roy glanced around and strode towards the island.

There weren't many pedestrians on the street, but the order was well maintained.

There were no homeless people, no beggars, and no troublemakers.

Everything seemed to be in good order.

Roy nodded to himself.

This Lafayette is indeed quite capable.

It's no small feat to manage a small island like this.

"A tavern".

Roy glanced at the tavern's name and pushed open the door to enter.

The tavern was bustling with noise and filled with the smell of alcohol.

Pirates, merchants, and adventurers mingled together, drinking, playing drinking games, and boasting.

Roy walked to the bar and sat down.

"Boss, a drink, please."

The boss responded and handed over a glass of wine.

Roy picked up his glass, took a sip, and then said calmly,

"Boss, I need to ask you about someone."

The boss said while wiping the cups.

"Who is it?"

"Where is your sheriff, Lafayette?"

The tavern fell silent for a moment after these words were spoken.

Several gazes fell on Roy.

There was curiosity, vigilance, and also ill intent.

In the corner, a young man wearing a top hat, with a snow-white face and bright red lips, had a slight glint in his eyes.

The boss gave a dry laugh.

"Sir, what brings you to see Mr. Lafayette?"

Roy said calmly,

"Something came up."

Just as the boss was about to speak, a few pirates at the next table suddenly spoke up.

"Hey kid, you looking for Lafayette?"

A burly man with a face full of scars stood up, walked over to Roy, and looked down at him.

"What does a brat like you, who's barely out of his wits, have to do with Lafayette?!"

Roy glanced at him but didn't say anything.

Seeing that Roy did not answer, the burly man became even more arrogant.

"Young man, you look unfamiliar, are you from out of town?"

"Do you know the rules here?"

"If you want to find out about someone, you have to pay protection money first!"

He reached out and tried to grab Roy's collar.

Roy frowned slightly.

He flicked his finger slightly.

An invisible force of thought instantly enveloped the burly man!

The burly man's face changed drastically. Before he could react, he was shoved into the ground!

boom--!!!

The ground exploded, and the burly man was forced into the ground, with only his head sticking out!

"Aaaaaah—!!!"

He screamed and struggled desperately, but he couldn't move at all!

The entire tavern fell into a deathly silence instantly!

Everyone stared wide-eyed, looking at this scene in disbelief!

That burly man is a pirate with a bounty of over ten million Berries!

Incredibly... a young man simply flicked it with his finger and pressed it into the ground?!

What... what kind of monster is this?!

Roy picked up his glass, took a small sip, and acted as if nothing had happened.

"Is anyone else demanding protection money?"

His voice was soft, yet it resounded like thunder in everyone's ears.

Those pirates who had just wanted to join in the fun immediately shrank back, not daring to breathe.

Just then—

In the corner, the young man wearing a top hat slowly stood up.

He walked up to Roy, took off his top hat, and bowed slightly.

The movements were elegant and composed, like those of a nobleman.

"I wonder why the Great Sea Emperor 'Heavenly Path' Roy would seek out someone as insignificant as myself?"

These words plunged the entire tavern into dead silence once again!

Roy the Heavenly Path?!

That monster with a bounty exceeding 25 billion?!

The man who just fought the Navy hero Garp for three days and three nights and awakened his Devil Fruit?!

The look in everyone's eyes as they looked at Roy instantly changed from fear to awe.

A few of the more timid ones collapsed to the ground, trembling all over.

Roy looked at the young man in front of him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

This guy has a good eye.

"Lafayette?"

Roy said calmly.

The young man smiled slightly.

"It is I."

Roy nodded.

"sit."

Lafayette sat down next to him and asked the owner for a drink.

"Captain Roy, what brings such an important figure like you to a small island like this?"

Roy looked at him,

"I'm looking for you."

Lafayette's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Looking for me?"

Roy nodded.

"Lafayette, the island's sheriff."

"I've investigated you."

"I would like to invite you to join my pirate crew."

Lafayette was stunned.

Join... the Roy Pirates?

That pirate crew, one of the five major powers in the New World, that has monsters like Hawkeye, Bullet, and Shanks?

He took a deep breath, suppressing his shock.

"Captain Roy, you...you're not joking, are you?"

Roy looked at him,

Do you think I'm joking?

Lafayette fell silent.

He looked into Roy's eyes, eyes that were calm as water, yet unfathomable.

He knew that what the man was saying was true.

a long time--

Lafayette smiled.

That smile carried a hint of relief, and also a hint of anticipation.

"Captain Roy, it is my honor to have been chosen by you."

"but--"

He paused.

"Before I agree, I want to give it a try—"

"Just how big is the gap between me and someone as strong as you?"

Roy looked at him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

To be honest, no wonder they were chosen by Blackbeard, they are all incredibly audacious guys!

"interesting."

"Okay, I promise you."

Lafayette stood up and bowed slightly.

"Let's go, Captain Roy. There's a quiet area on the other side of the island."

Seeing that Lafayette was about to leave, Roy waved his hand.

"Need not."

"Right here."

Lafayette was taken aback.

"here?"

Roy nodded.

Don't waste your time.

"All right!"

Lafayette took a deep breath, said no more, and with a swing of his sword, thrust it toward Roy!

That speed was as fast as lightning!

That angle was incredibly tricky!

however--

The sword tip stopped abruptly less than an inch from Roy!

It wasn't that he stopped; he was firmly locked in place by an invisible force!

Lafayette's expression changed drastically. He tried his best to break free, but found that his body was as if it were locked by invisible chains, and he could not move at all!

Roy picked up his glass, took a sip,

"That's the difference."

Lafayette fell silent.

After a moment, he sheathed his staff and sword and bowed deeply.

"Captain Roy, I am completely convinced."

"From this day forward, Lafayette, I am willing to serve you like a dog or a horse."

Roy nodded.

"very good."

"Go pack your things and come with me."

Raphael nodded and turned to leave.

Inside the tavern, the pirates looked at each other with envy in their eyes.

That's the Roy Pirates!

One of the five major powers in the new world!

Joining them is like achieving instant success!

A few of the bolder ones quickly gathered around.

"Captain Roy! We want to join too!"

"Yes, yes, yes! We'd be happy to help!"

"Please take us in!"

Roy glanced at them.

"you?"

He shook his head slightly.

"Not qualified."

The pirates' faces stiffened, but they dared not say anything more.

Yeah, people like them can't even beat Laffitte, what right do they have to join the Roy Pirates?

A moment later, Lafayette packed his things and returned to the tavern.

Roy stood up.

"Let's go."

The two walked out of the tavern and disappeared at the end of the street.

Behind them, the pirates in the tavern were still unable to calm down for a long time.