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

Van Augur's face turned deathly pale instantly.

Emperor Luo Yi of the Heavenly Way.

That monster with a bounty of over 25 billion.

That terrifying being who just wiped out the Big Dog Pirates.

At that moment, she stood not far in front of him, with a half-smile on her face.

Van Augur felt his back instantly soaked with cold sweat.

Damn!

It was definitely coming for me!

Countless thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant—

run?

Where are you going?

The power that man just displayed—a thousand-meter-long water dragon that destroyed a boat—even if I run as fast as I can, can I outrun that kind of power?

Van Augur instinctively took a half step back, trying to find an escape route.

However, Roy's gaze remained fixed on him, and that half-smiling face felt like a mountain pressing down on his heart.

Van Augsburg's feet could no longer take a second step.

He stood still, motionless, like a frog being stared at by a snake.

"Um?"

Shanks sensed the unusual atmosphere and followed Van Augur's gaze.

His pupils contracted slightly when he saw the young man emerging from the woods.

Roy!

The person I had crossed paths with a few times when I was still a member of Roger's Pirates!

That monster who now commands the New World and is on par with Whitebeard, Kaido, and others!

A slow smile crept onto Shanks' lips.

interesting.

really interesting.

It's incredible to encounter someone of this caliber in a place like the West Sea.

Ben Beckman reacted the fastest.

Almost the instant Roy appeared, he put down the cigarette he was holding, and his eyes suddenly sharpened.

Those deep eyes were fixed on Roy, as if trying to see through the man's every move.

His hand was already on the flintlock pistol at his waist.

Yasopp is even more direct!

He suddenly raised his spear, aiming the muzzle at Roy!

The excited expression that had just been fighting Van Auger to the death was instantly replaced by a solemn look!

As a top-notch sniper, he knew better than anyone how dangerous this seemingly overly young man was!

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

Laki Road also reacted quickly!

The big fat man who was always smiling and eating meat suddenly stopped smiling, but his fat body became unusually agile and blocked Shanks's way!

He had somehow acquired a pistol in his hand, and a chicken leg in his other hand, with the pistol pointed directly at Roy!

The other members of the Red-Haired Pirates also raised their weapons, watching Roy warily!

The atmosphere instantly became tense!

Lafayette's eyes narrowed, and without hesitation, he flashed in front of Roy!

He spread his arms, shielding Roy behind him, placed his hands on his staff and sword, and stared coldly at the group of people in front of him!

Although I know that my strength is probably not enough in front of these people.

But he knew even more that once he joined the Roy Pirates, he would be the captain's shield and the captain's sword!

It's only right to stand in front of the captain!

Roy watched Lafayette's retreating figure, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

This guy is really good.

He is quick-witted, insightful, and courageous.

Moreover, they know what to do at what time.

"Lafayette".

Roy patted Lafayette on the shoulder and said in a calm voice,

"Get out of the way."

Lafayette was taken aback.

"But... Captain..."

Roy waved his hand dismissively.

"fine."

Lafayette hesitated for a moment, but ultimately stepped aside.

But he didn't back down; instead, he stood beside Roy, still watching the group of people in front of him warily.

Roy stepped forward, his gaze passing over the red-haired pirates who were holding weapons, and landing on a young man with red hair at the back of the crowd.

Shanks.

Red-haired Shanks.

One of the future Four Emperors, Roger's successor, the man revered by countless pirates.

At this moment, he was still young, with a touch of immaturity on his face, but his eyes were already as deep as the ocean.

However, it won't be so easy for him to gain a foothold in the new world now.

Their eyes met in mid-air.

Shanks grinned and slowly stepped forward.

He raised his hand, signaling his crew to put down their weapons.

"take it easy."

His voice was relaxed and casual.

"We're friends."

Ben Beckman frowned slightly.

"Shanks..."

Shanks waved his hand.

"fine."

"We've known each other for a long time."

"Back then, this guy wasn't as famous as he is now."

Shanks pressed down on Beckman's weapon and looked at Roy.

"Right, Roy?"

A faint smile curved Roy's lips.

"Shanks, it's been a long time."

The two looked at each other, and it seemed as if invisible sparks were dancing in the air.

Sudden--

Shanks's eyes changed!

That originally relaxed and casual gaze instantly turned as sharp as a knife!

An invisible sense of oppression suddenly erupted from him!

Dark red arcs of electricity danced around Shanks!

That aura of dominance, powerful enough to intimidate all things, swept towards Roy like a raging storm!

The surrounding air seemed to freeze!

Ben Beckman, Yasopp, Rakitic, and the others all changed their expressions!

They were all too familiar with Shanks' Conqueror's Haki!

That was a terrifying pressure that could make an ordinary person faint instantly!

However, Roy stood still, motionless.

It was as if that overwhelming aura, powerful enough to intimidate all things, was merely a gentle breeze brushing past.

His smile deepened.

Is he going to greet us with Conqueror's Haki the moment we meet? That's quite in line with how pirates greet each other.

next moment--

boom!!!

Roy's eyes narrowed, and his Conqueror's Haki erupted fiercely!

The dark red arcs of electricity were more violent, more dense, and more terrifying!

Two overwhelming forces clashed fiercely in the arena!

boom--!!!

An invisible shockwave spread wildly from the two of them!

The ground was shattered inch by inch!

The air was violently distorted!

The surrounding trees were struck by the shockwave and snapped in half instantly!

The once calm sea surface was suddenly churned up with huge waves!

Ben Beckman's expression changed drastically!

Without hesitation, he grabbed Rakilu beside him and yanked backward!

Yasopp reacted just as quickly, flashing away dozens of meters!

The other members of the Red-Haired Pirates also retreated, moving away from that terrifying area!

Lafayette's expression also changed drastically!

The overwhelming aura he felt almost suffocated him!

But he gritted his teeth, resisting the oppressive feeling, and quickly retreated!

He knew that this level of confrontation was beyond his reach!

Van Auger turned deathly pale!

He was originally standing at the edge of the battlefield when he was swept by the aftershocks of the two Conqueror's Haki, and almost fell to his knees!

That oppressive feeling, that imposing aura, that power that seemed capable of crushing everything—

Is this... the strength of the powerful in the new world?

He used all his strength to retreat step by step until he reached a safe distance, then he gasped for breath and stared in horror at the two people in the arena.

Inside the arena, the two overwhelming colors were still clashing violently!

Dark red arcs of electricity, like countless mad snakes, writhed wildly in the air!

Each collision generates invisible shockwaves!

Each impact shattered the surrounding ground even further!