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

"Nikka, the Sun God".

Is this Joy Boy's power?

Roy thought to himself.

Unlike the awakening of ordinary Paramecia-type monsters, the awakening of Zoan-type Mythical Beasts possesses its own will.

Luffy's ability to remain conscious is somewhat unexpected.

Generally speaking, Zoan-type Devil Fruit users are easily consumed by the beastly nature of their fruits after awakening, turning into mindless monsters.

But the Nika Fruit is clearly an exception—its will is not animalistic, but a pure, unrestrained freedom.

It perfectly matches Luffy's personality.

Perhaps this is why this fruit waited eight hundred years before finally meeting Luffy.

Meanwhile, Sengoku and Fujitora also reached the rooftop and landed next to Garp.

Garp crossed his arms, glanced at Sengoku, then at Fujitora, and finally settled his gaze on Sengoku's face:

"Where's Green Bull?"

Sengoku was silent for a few seconds, then said through gritted teeth:

"He's been arrested."

Garp frowned slightly, but didn't say anything.

The Warring States period continued:

"That Roy—his current strength far exceeds our expectations."

The Dark-Dark Fruit, and the Soul-Soul Fruit similar to Charlotte Linlin's.

In addition, there's its own Memento Fruit.

This monster that inhabits the new world is becoming increasingly terrifying.

"good!"

Fujitora's tone clearly showed his deep fear of Roy:

"Roy's light is a branch of the Nen-Nen Fruit's ability, which negates my fruit's power."

Combined with his swordsmanship and physical skills, he is a well-rounded and formidable fighter.

Garp's face darkened, and his fists clenched tightly, his knuckles cracking.

He had fought most of his life and seen all kinds of people, but Roy felt even more dangerous to him than Roger did in his prime.

Even Roger, no matter how strong, is still a flesh-and-blood human being who gets hurt and tired, while Roy is like a bottomless pool of water; you have no idea what's hidden beneath.

Garp subtly moved half a step closer to Luffy.

He knew this grandson's personality all too well.

This kid has just awakened a new power and is in a state of high excitement. Seeing Kaido and Roy standing together, he might impulsively rush up.

At the top of the Skull Hall, the positions of the three forces gradually became clear.

Kaido and Roy stood side by side, with King, Queen, Jack, and the Flying Six executives who had just arrived behind them.

Although the Beasts Pirates also suffered losses, their overall condition was not bad, and the officers were all in high spirits.

Opposite him were Sengoku, Garp, and Fujitora. Garp stood at the front, his fists clenched, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Luffy and Kaido.

A little further away, the Straw Hat Pirates, Law, Kid, and others gathered together, standing on the Navy's flank, forming a triangular standoff with the Beasts Pirates.

The smoke of battle had not yet dissipated, and the burning flames danced among the ruins, illuminating the faces of everyone.

The night wind howled, and none of the three forces were in a hurry to make a move.

Luffy finally dropped his playful expression.

He glanced at Garp, then at Kaido and Roy, and the glint in his eyes told everyone that this kid was seriously thinking about something.

Kaido broke the silence first, his voice low and deep:

"Your navy has quite the guts, daring to come to Ghost Island with just four people."

Garp snorted coldly:

"I can go wherever I want, it's none of your business, you brat, to interfere."

"Oh?"

"Now that you're here, you're not leaving!"

Luffy stood behind Garp, clenching his fists:

"I'm not leaving!"

Kaido, I'm going to beat you to a pulp!

His voice wasn't loud, but every word was clearly audible to everyone present.

Roy, standing next to Kaido, raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.

This kid, even in this state, still wants to beat Kaido up.

However, judging from the power he just displayed, Luffy certainly has the confidence to back it up.

"Luffy, Zoro, it's been a long time."

Roy's sudden words prompted Luffy to look past Kaido and focus his gaze on Roy, who was standing next to Kaido, scrutinizing him closely.

"Who are you···"

After seeing Roy's appearance clearly.

The boy, whose expression had always carried a hint of cynicism, now displayed an extremely rare and complex emotion.

Memories of meeting Roy in the windmill village when I was a child resurfaced in my mind.

Zoro was also looking at Roy.

His hand unconsciously rested on the hilt of the Wado Ichimonji sword, his knuckles turning white.

Memories of Shimotsuki Village flooded back like a tide—that summer night, the man who had demonstrated his swordsmanship before him, the man who had told him that "swords aren't just about words."

Sanji noticed the strange behavior between the two and turned his head:

"Hey, you two, do you know that person?"

Zoro remained silent for a few seconds before speaking:

"When I was a child, he taught me swordsmanship in Shimotsuki Village."

The expressions of the Straw Hat crew members changed simultaneously.

Nami's eyes widened: "You know that great pirate from Beehive Island?"

Zoro didn't respond, but his gaze never left Roy.

Luffy also spoke up:

"Back in Windmill Village, Roy taught me how to fight."

Even Usopp's mouth dropped open:

"That Yonko-level pirate even taught you how to fight?"

Luffy nodded:

"He used to be my and Ace's training rival."

"That's incredibly strong."

When he said "He's incredibly strong," his tone still carried a hint of the admiration he once had, but then his eyes darkened.

"But Roy is now on Kaido's side."

Luffy took two steps forward and looked up at Roy.

His physique didn't change much after awakening; Roy's height was still something he had to look up to.

But Luffy never cared about that.

"Roy! Why are you helping Kaido in his evil deeds?!"

Luffy's voice echoed across the rooftop, louder than ever before.

"The people of Wano Country are weeping!"

Kin'emon and his men have lost something important!

Why are you on that side?!

Roy chuckled softly.

The laughter wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.

"Luffy, Kaido and I were allies before we even met."

Roy spoke in a flat tone, as if stating a very simple fact.

"In short, Wano Country is also part of my Roy Pirates' territory."

"Now you're the ones trespassing on my territory and causing trouble."

As the host, what's wrong with me stepping in to maintain order?

The Beasts Pirates' executives all wore expressions of agreement.

Runti crossed her arms and sneered, Page One nodded beside her, and Quinn grinned, revealing a mouthful of gold teeth.

Luffy refused to back down.

He tilted his head back, his eyes shining brightly in the moonlight, and his confident tone stunned everyone present.

"Hmph! I don't care about any of that!"

"Wano Country is Kin'emon's country!"

"As a friend, I will definitely help them reclaim Wano Country!"

"Even if we were friends before, I'll still beat you to a pulp today!"