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

North of Beehive Island, in the waters controlled by Roy, the calm sea was torn apart by several enormous ship shadows.

A massive, whale-shaped pirate ship cut through the waves, its iconic white-bearded skull and crossbones flag fluttering in the sea breeze at its bow.

On the deck, Marco leaned lazily against the ship's railing with his hands in his pockets, gazing at the faint outline of Beehive Island in the distance, but there was no sign of laziness in his eyes.

"Dad said to just keep an eye on the Roy Pirates' movements, and not to take any action."

He yawned and turned to look behind him.

Diamond Joz's imposing figure stood at the bow of the ship, arms crossed, his muscles bulging, gleaming faintly with a diamond-like luster in the sunlight.

"Marco, are we just going to wait here like this?"

Vista, wiping his twin swords, looked up at the question, smiled slightly, and said, "Jozu, don't you understand what your father is saying?"

"We were brought here to show Roy what he's made of."

Sachi emerged from the cabin, carrying a large platter of steaming roasted meat. He munched on it as he walked, "Mmm...delicious! Want some?"

Marco rolled his eyes. "Sachi, all you ever think about is food."

"Nonsense, where would you get the strength to fight if you didn't eat?"

Sachi chuckled and looked towards Beehive Island in the distance. "But seriously, Roy has really developed fast these past few years."

"The last time I saw him, he was just a greenhorn who had just started out."

Vista sheathed his sword and said calmly, "I am now a pirate emperor on par with my father."

"Moreover, I heard that the fruit has awakened."

Joz said in a muffled voice, "That old bastard Garp, he even made us suffer at his hands."

Marco stretched. "That's why Dad sent us."

"Pure gold...who wouldn't want something like that?"

He paused, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"However, Dad probably wasn't just after pure gold."

Sachi, gnawing on his roasted meat, mumbled, "What was it for?"

Marco didn't answer, but just gazed thoughtfully at the distant Beehive Island.

......

Meanwhile, south of Beehive Island.

A larger fleet is slowly approaching.

In the center of the fleet, a huge cake ship stood out—it was Big Mom's flagship, the Queen Mother Singer.

On the deck, a tall man with a scarf around his neck and hair covering his left cheek was coldly gazing northward.

Charlotte Katakuri.

A user of the Mochi Mochi Fruit, and the leader of the Big Mom Pirates' Three Sweet Commanders.

Behind him stood two equally imposing figures.

Smoothie, a half-Long-Legged Tribe member, is a user of the Squeeze-Squeeze Fruit. She wields a longsword, has a tall figure, and cold eyes.

Cracker, the user of the Cookie-Cookie Fruit, wears a heavy cloak, arms crossed, and a cynical smile on his lips.

"Katakuri-nii-san, are we just going to wait like this?"

Cracker couldn't help but speak up, "What Mom means is..."

Katakuri didn't turn around, his voice calm, "Mom means, wait."

"Wait until Roy finds the pure gold first."

Cracker pouted. "When will that be?"

Katakuri finally turned his head and glanced at him.

That look made Cracker shut up instantly.

"Cracker, just do as Mom says."

Smoothie said calmly, "Stop talking nonsense."

Cracker sullenly shrank his neck and stopped talking.

Katakuri looked north again, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

Roy...

Just how strong is that man?

He really wanted to try it himself.

But he dared not disobey his mother.

At least not now.

......

East of Beehive Island.

The sky was shrouded in a huge shadow.

Shiki the Golden Lion's Flying Pirates have launched a full-scale attack.

On the floating island, the Golden Lion sat cross-legged on a specially made throne, toying with two famous swords in his hands—Sakura Ju and Mukuro.

He gazed at the island that was faintly visible to the west, a mad smile creeping onto his lips.

"Hehehe!"

"Roy, kid, didn't expect that, did you? I'm here too!"

Indigo stood to the side, gesturing wildly, "Ahhh! Brother Shiki! When are we going to make our move?!"

The golden lion glanced at him. "What's the rush?"

"Let's wait until that kid Roy makes a move."

"At that time, Whitebeard and Lingling will definitely get restless. We'll wait until they're both severely injured before we make our move."

"Hahaha! This is called 'when the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits'!"

Indigo nodded frantically, "Ahhh! Brother Shiki is brilliant!"

The Golden Lion stood up, walked to the edge of the floating island, and looked down at the massive fleet below.

Dozens of pirate ships, densely packed, covered the sea surface.

Those were all under his command, his forces.

"Roy..."

The golden lion murmured, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes.

"I never imagined that the kid from back then would grow up to be this big."

"Pure gold... I want that stuff too!"

"Hehehe!"

......

Beehive Island, the main island palace.

The atmosphere in the meeting room was so heavy it was almost palpable.

Roy sat in the main seat, his expression calm and silent.

Barrett braced his hands on the table, his eyes burning with rage.

"Roy! Let me lead the team out!"

"Get those guys all out of here!"

Savi stood up. "I'll go with you!"

Yamato jumped up too, "I'm going too!"

Tesoro was equally eager to try. "Boss, we have the Ark Maxim; we can launch an attack from the air!"

Crocodile, cigar in mouth, exhaled a smoke ring and said calmly, "Go out? And then?"

"We drive one group away, and another one comes."

"The temptation of pure gold is too great; they won't give it up."

Barrett whirled around. "Then what do you suggest we do?!"

"Are we just going to wait like this?!"

The Red Earl sat in the corner, tapping his cane lightly on the ground, and slowly spoke, "Barrett, Crocodile is right."

"To attack now would only be a waste of our strength."

Barrett gritted his teeth, "Are we just going to watch them besiege the island?!"

Hawkeye held Black Blade Night in his arms, remaining silent.

Cyrus, Scarlett, Stella, and others also frowned.

Lafayette, Van Auger, and Burgess stood on the periphery, watching this scene with inward shock.

We've only just joined, and we're already facing this kind of situation?

Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Golden Lion—the three great royal forces—are simultaneously besieging the island!

Just how much pressure will the Roy Pirates face?

Just then—

Roy's eyes suddenly opened.

Through his Observation Haki, a familiar yet violent aura was approaching at an alarming speed.

That aura was immense, wild, and oppressive.

It came from the west.

Roy's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Another one has arrived."

Everyone was taken aback.

Before they could even react—

Suddenly, it got dark outside the window.

It was as if something had covered the sky.

Barrett rushed to the window and looked up.

"Damn it, this guy's here too!"