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

On the sea, only some broken planks and some ripples that had not yet calmed down remained.

As for the pirates, they all perished at sea.

Roy withdrew his hand, sat back down on the deck chair, and continued sunbathing.

"Lafayette, keep going."

Roy's voice was languid and casual.

It was as if the cataclysmic scene just now was nothing more than casually crushing an ant.

Lafayette stood there, looking at the broken planks on the sea and the struggling figures, unable to calm down for a long time.

Is this... the captain's strength?

This is... the power of a fruit awakening?

With a simple gesture, a thousand-meter-long water dragon could annihilate a boat.

This power is simply... simply divine!

He took a deep breath, suppressed the shock in his heart, and took control of the sails again.

The small sailboat continued its journey, heading towards Kamei Island.

…………

Meanwhile, on the shore of Camille Island.

A tall, thin man, holding a strangely shaped long spear and wearing a monocle-like lens over his right eye, quietly gazed at the scene on the sea.

Sound Beyond Van Auka.

A famous pirate hunter and long-range sniper in the West Blue.

He had received information that the Big Dog Pirates would be resupplying on Kamei Island today, so he lay in ambush there in advance, ready to make his move.

Unexpectedly, the news leaked, and the Big Dog Pirates escaped ahead of schedule.

When he caught up with them to the beach, what he saw was this astonishing scene—

A thousand-meter-long water dragon descended from the sky, instantly annihilating the Big Dog Pirates.

Van Augur's pupils contracted slightly.

He instinctively moved his sniper scope toward the small sailboat that had started the incident.

The ship was small and inconspicuous.

But the person on the ship...

A young man with short blond hair was clearly reflected in the sniper scope.

He was lying on a deck chair on the deck, leisurely basking in the sun.

Van Augur's breath caught in his throat for a moment.

That face...

The bounty exceeds 25 billion Berries!

One of the five emperors of the New World!

Emperor of Heavenly Dao—Roy!

Van Augur's hand trembled slightly.

He certainly knew the power that face represented.

That was a terrifying existence capable of crushing the entire Western Sea!

He took a deep breath, slowly lowered his spear, and prepared to quietly slip away.

however--

Just as he was about to turn around, the man sunbathing on the small sailboat suddenly turned his head.

Across the sea, several kilometers apart, and through the lenses of their sniper scopes, their eyes seemed to meet in mid-air!

Van Augur saw a faint smile curving up at the corner of the man's mouth.

That smile was very light and faint.

But to Van Augsburg, it was like a thunderclap!

"Damn it!"

He cursed under his breath, and without hesitation, turned and retreated towards the island!

…………

On the small sailboat, Roy withdrew his gaze, his smile deepening.

"Lafayette".

"exist."

"Let's dock."

"yes!"

Although Lafayette did not understand what had happened, he immediately adjusted the sails and headed towards Camille Island.

A moment later, the small sailboat docked.

Roy jumped off the boat and walked toward the island.

Lafayette followed closely behind, his hand on his staff and sword, scanning his surroundings warily.

"Captain, just now..."

Roy said calmly,

"We've found Van Augur."

"They were right on the shore, observing us just now."

Lafayette's eyes narrowed.

"He spotted us?"

Roy nodded.

"Um."

"However, they should run away now."

"But you can't run away."

Roy closed his eyes, and his Observation Haki instantly unleashed itself, enveloping the entire Kamei Island.

Countless auras emerged in his perception.

He quickly locked onto that aura—

They are moving rapidly, retreating to the other side of the island.

Roy opened his eyes, a smile playing on his lips.

"Let's go."

"Go and meet him."

…………

Meanwhile, on the other side of the island.

Van Augur moved swiftly along the forest path, each step light and silent, like a ghost.

His face looked very pale.

Damn the Big Dog Pirates! Damn the leak!

If I hadn't been chasing them, I wouldn't have lingered on the beach, and I certainly wouldn't have been discovered by that monster!

What is the "Heavenly Emperor" doing in the Western Sea?!

Shouldn't someone of that caliber be able to wield immense power in the new world?!

Van Augur was filled with questions, but now was not the time to think about them.

The most urgent thing is to leave Kamei Island!

He quickened his pace and soon passed through the woods, arriving at the beach on the other side of the island.

however--

The moment he stepped out of the woods, his steps abruptly stopped.

because--

A pirate ship is moored on the beach.

The boat wasn't large, but it was well-maintained, and a flag was flying on its mast.

A red circle with a curved red scratch.

A strange sign.

Van Augur frowned slightly.

He had never seen this flag before.

It's probably not a famous pirate crew.

But this is not the point.

The point is-

On the beach, a group of people are getting off a boat.

The leader was a young, red-haired man with a bright smile on his face, talking to his companion.

Behind him followed several equally young men, chatting and laughing.

Van Augur took a deep breath, preparing to quietly slip away.

however--

Just as he was about to act, a gaze suddenly fell upon him.

That gaze was as sharp as an eagle's!

Van Augur's sniper instincts kicked in instantly, and he whirled his head—

In the crowd, a dark-skinned man holding a long gun was staring at him!

Their eyes met in mid-air!

The atmosphere froze instantly!

"Um?"

The red-haired man sensed something was amiss and followed Yasopp's gaze, spotting Van Augur at the edge of the woods.

He raised an eyebrow.

"Yosbumi, what's wrong?"

Yasopp stared at Van Auger and slowly began to speak.

"Captain, there's a fellow captain."

The red-haired man paused for a moment, then smiled.

"Companions?"

He glanced at the spear in Yasopp's hand, then at the spear in Van Augur's hand, a flicker of interest in his eyes.

"interesting!"

He waved his hand, signaling the others to disperse.

"Come on, get out of the way, let's watch the duel between two snipers!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Red-Haired Pirates immediately dispersed excitedly, making way for an open space.

Shanks crossed his arms and watched the scene with great interest.

"Go Yasopp! Keep it up!"

"Let's show that guy who the best sniper is!"

"Hahaha! This is going to be good!"

The crowd cheered and the atmosphere was lively.

Van Augur frowned.

These people...

Is he mentally ill?

At a time like this, what's the point of watching a duel?!

A monster is chasing after him!

"I don't have time to play with you guys."

Van Augur said coldly,

"Get out of the way."

He took a step to leave.

however--

A figure suddenly blocked his way.

Yasopp, holding a spear, was pointing it at him.

"Brother, don't be in such a hurry to leave."

Yasopp grinned.

"It's rare to meet someone in the same field, how about we exchange ideas?"

Van Augur's pupils contracted slightly.

So fast!

When did this guy get here?!