Nidhoggr certainly possesses intelligence no less than that of ordinary humans, which is why it can master Haki.
But, its emotional intelligence is somewhat lacking.
Robin told you to run, and you just ran?
Can't you show a bit of subjective initiative?
Roa sighed, feeling disappointed, as he watched the black dragon's silhouette gradually disappear into the distant sky.
In that case, it seems today can only end here.
If he couldn't use Robin to threaten Nidhoggr, there was no need to continue the pursuit.
It doesn't really matter.
After Shanks gave up on eating the Gum-Gum Fruit, that man was no longer much of a threat.
Whatever he plans to do, his ultimate reliance is Nidhoggr.
And since he couldn't deal with that monster right now, he would just wait until he completed his next evolution to take care of them.
Roa stretched.
Although the goal of testing his strength was completely unmet, exerting himself fully after a long time did allow his body to relax a bit.
He was still quite happy.
Thinking this, a childlike, innocent smile appeared on Roa's face.
Still smiling, Roa stepped into the Air Door.
The door closed.
In the faint green space, Roa descended from the sky like a demon god.
Robin's teeth were practically ground to dust.
In this space, one could clearly see what was happening outside.
Judging by the recent skirmish, Roa's sheer power was obviously far inferior to Nidhoggr's.
However, Nidhoggr couldn't do anything against this monster either!
Unbelievable!
That a human could become this strong!
Robin had personally experienced just how powerful Nidhoggr was!
Let alone her, even Shanks couldn't stand against one of Nidhoggr's fingers.
Shanks, giving his all, couldn't even cleave through Nidhoggr's scales!
Not to mention genuinely fighting it. If Shanks were placed in Roa's position, he would be instantly killed!
Although not listed among the Three Ancient Weapons, Nidhoggr was a monster in no way inferior to those three weapons!
"Robin, how was it?"
Roa had retracted his ability, reverting to his human form, and slowly descended in front of the two great beauties.
He stretched out his hands, wrapping them around their slender waists, pulling their soft bodies into his embrace. Roa intimately rubbed his forehead against Robin's.
"Were you attracted by my heroic figure?"
"Don't get too carried away, Roa!"
Robin bit her lip. "Surely you know! Nidhoggr is still in its growth phase! When it is truly fully grown, it will be your doom!"
"Oh! Doom? That sounds scary?"
Roa lifted the corner of his mouth, showing Robin his incomparably handsome profile. "However, how can you be so certain that I have already reached my final stage of evolution and won't continue to grow?"
Robin was startled.
"Let me tell you a secret,"
Roa said with a light chuckle. "Do you know why I disappeared from the seas for twenty-five years?"
Robin paused.
What is this guy trying to say?
Is he going to tell her what he prepared during those twenty-five years?
Hancock, who already knew the truth, unconsciously looked away.
Even she found it difficult to accept such a thing at first.
"Because I directly leaped across twenty-five years of time, traveling directly from the distant past to a little over a year ago."
The moment Robin clearly heard Roa's words, cold sweat broke out on her back.
In other words—
"Strictly speaking, I haven't even turned eighteen yet."
Roa raised his finger and gently tapped Robin's forehead. "Young people are always full of infinite possibilities, aren't they?"
"..."
Robin was truly shaken.
This monster, Roa, was still a genuine youth?
Are you kidding me? Is he really not even eighteen yet?
To be this strong at such an age?
The fact that Roa could be this strong was already unimaginable!
He was neither of a special bloodline nor did he possess any Devil Fruits crowned with the name of a god. He fundamentally should not have the qualification to reach the domain where Imu and Joy Boy resided.
However, he was a natural-born monster, his fame spreading far and wide from a young age due to his strength.
It was somewhat acceptable that he had spent decades honing himself to this level.
But now this bastard suddenly tells her that he is barely eighteen!
How could Robin possibly accept this?
Roa's powerful and unreasonable strength now seemed even more incomprehensible!
How did he get so strong? How was he able to transcend the shackles that held back countless heroes and legends over the past eight hundred years, and so easily reach this level?
Suddenly, a trace of fear began to surface from the depths of Robin's soul.
If this guy was truly still a youth, and if he really could explosively become even stronger—
Then, would a fully mature Nidhoggr truly be able to defeat him?
Robin instantly felt uncertain.
Although in the long course of history, no other monster with the ability to rival Nidhoggr had been born into this world.
But looking at it now, this guy Roa was very special too!
"Let's go, time to head back."
Roa wrapped his arms around the two women and stepped forward. The Clone made from the Door-Door Fruit knowingly opened the Air Door.
"What will happen next? It's really exciting!"
The Golden Divine Bird reappeared under Roa's feet, carrying the four people soaring into the sky.
As the wind rushed against her face, Robin's heart seemed to be swept by the wind, leaving her feeling somewhat lost.
What will the future hold?
But one thing was certain: she couldn't do anything anymore.
Shanks, everything is up to you now!
Make good use of Nidhoggr's power and act to the best of your ability!
While Roa was returning to Calamity City, aboard the sky battleship that had returned earlier.
Doflamingo had a serious expression, speaking in a grave tone, "I've explained everything that needed to be explained. You two know what to do next, right?"
Rosinante and Drake, standing in front of him with equally solemn faces, nodded heavily in unison.
"Don't worry, Brother,"
Rosinante, who was being controlled by Roa, could now smoothly address Doflamingo as 'Brother.' The decades-long hatred for his father's murder had long been thrown to the wind.
"We will do our utmost to complete the task Boss has assigned, and we will absolutely not disappoint him!"
"Very good!"
Doflamingo nodded with satisfaction. "Then, as agreed, you two start now—"
Suddenly, Doflamingo remembered something. He quickly said, "What will you do if Sengoku insults Boss on the phone?"
"He deserves to die!"
Without any hesitation, Rosinante and Drake cursed through gritted teeth in unison.
"Clap!"
Doflamingo slapped his forehead. "Thank goodness I was careful enough!"
Fortunately, he had previously heard that bastard Enel mention the mistake Boss made over a year ago when searching for the remnants of the Roger Pirates.
Wait, no.
How could Boss make a mistake?
It was those remnants of the Roger Pirates who were too cunning!
"Listen carefully,"
Doflamingo seriously warned Rosinante and Drake.
"Boss naturally doesn't allow anyone to trespass against him, but the most important thing right now is the command Boss issued!"
"So, no matter how angry you are, you must perfectly act like the original Rosinante and Drake!"
"You are righteous Marines who hold deep hatred for Boss and the Calamity Company! You must not show any flaws in front of Sengoku!"
"This—"
Rosinante and Drake were immediately plunged into enormous conflict.
"Yes!"
Finally, the command personally given to them by Roa took precedence. The two nodded heavily in unison.
"Very well,"
Doflamingo breathed a genuine sigh of relief. "Then, begin."
"Right!"
Rosinante immediately took out a small Den Den Mushi, carefully dialing a certain number.
Doflamingo instantly held his breath, even stepping back a few paces, afraid his voice might be picked up by the Den Den Mushi.
Soon, the Den Den Mushi on the other end connected.
However, Rosinante didn't speak immediately, nor did any sound come from the other end.
Rosinante curved his finger, rhythmically tapping the ground with his knuckle.
Then, a similarly rhythmic tapping sound came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.
Finally, an anxious voice came through, "Rosinante! Thank goodness you finally called! Are you safe!"
A visible look of emotion surfaced on Rosinante's face.
Regardless of anything else, Commander Sengoku truly treated him like a son.
But there was no helping it. Even Commander Sengoku must not impede Boss's business!
"I'm fine, Commander Sengoku!"
Rosinante deliberately lowered his voice, saying somewhat cautiously, "We were imprisoned by the Calamity Company people for the past few days."
"We only regained our freedom when Doflamingo arrived earlier."
"Doflamingo has arrived?"
Sengoku's voice also dropped. "That guy didn't suspect you, did he?"
"I should say there was no trust to begin with."
Rosinante answered with the agreed-upon cover story. "That scum Doflamingo, although not as insane as Roa, also lacks normal human emotion!"
"I, his brother, am more like a plaything for his amusement."
"It's unlikely that Roa's whereabouts can be confirmed in the short term, but the good news is, Doflamingo hasn't been overly vigilant toward me."
"That's enough!"
Sengoku's voice on the other end carried a hint of fervor. "I didn't expect to confirm Roa's location directly anyway!"
"At least now there is hope!"
"In that case, everything must be entrusted to you, Rosinante! Do your best to earn Doflamingo's trust until you can confirm Roa's whereabouts through him!"
"Please leave it to me, Commander Sengoku!"
Rosinante's voice was low, but his tone was exceptionally resolute. "I will not let you down!"
"I know, my child. You've never disappointed me!"
Sengoku's voice took on a gentle quality. "Child, while performing the mission, don't forget that your own safety is the first priority!"
"Don't rush. The World Government isn't fully prepared for the final battle against the Pirate Alliance yet!"
"There's still plenty of time. Just take it slow!"
"Yes!"
Rosinante nodded heavily.
"Alright, safety first. This call ends here. If you encounter any danger, don't hesitate, retreat immediately, and contact me at once!"
"Yes, Commander Sengoku!"
The call ended.
"Very good."
Doflamingo looked with satisfaction at Rosinante, who put away the Den Den Mushi. "Sengoku didn't suspect a thing, Fuffuffuffu. He would never dream that the person he treats like a son would betray him without hesitation, would he?"
"Commander Sengoku is like a father to me,"
Rosinante said with a sorrowful expression. "But even a father is not permitted to obstruct Boss's great ambition!"
"Fuffuffuffu! That's right!"
Doflamingo's laughter was almost deranged.
No matter how many times he witnessed it, he felt deep down that Boss's ability was truly terrifying!
However, the World Government isn't ready for all-out war yet?
Does that mean we can't lure them over by leaking a false location?
That's quite troublesome.
This seems like it will be a long-term espionage operation.
A short while later.
On a solitary island in the Paradise section of the Grand Line, pirate ships were moored along the shore.
A large number of pirates had set up camp on the coast.
"I wonder if Robin has met with Dragon yet,"
Shanks scratched his head on a cliff side overlooking the coast, sighing slightly. "Honestly, the Revolutionary Army is too inefficient."
"Dragon of the Revolutionary Army is also a powerhouse whose name echoes across the world!"
Vista, wrapped entirely in bandages, stood beside Shanks.
This remnant of the Whitebeard Pirates had helped Shanks rally all the affiliated pirate crews that once belonged to the Whitebeard Pirates.
Now, all the affiliated crews were gathered here, all united in their determination to avenge their Old Man and prepare for war against the Pirate Alliance.
"But Shanks,"
Vista turned to look at Shanks's back, "Even with the Revolutionary Army, our power is far from enough, isn't it? Our reliance is still Nidhoggr."
"It can't be helped. Even searching the entire world, we won't find more power."
Shanks sighed, then spoke earnestly, "But we are not without a chance!"
"Roa and Imu will fight eventually! If we seize that opportunity, with Nidhoggr, we may very well have a chance to win!"
Vista slowly nodded.
Regardless, there were no other options now.
To get revenge on that scum Roa, they could only rely on the black dragon in Shanks's hands!
That black dragon is truly massive, like a dark cloud.
Wait, wait!
Like the dark cloud that is rapidly descending in the sky...
Vista suddenly blinked.
Huh?
"Ahn!!"
The pitch-black dragon swooped down.
Shanks froze completely. "Nidhoggr, why are you back? Where is Robin?"
He didn't sense Robin's presence!
And why didn't she call? How did the contact with the Revolutionary Army go?
As the black dragon swooped down, its two claws began to gesticulate.
Although it couldn't speak human language, it wasn't impossible to communicate.
And so.
"What!!"
Shanks's face instantly turned pale. "You said, Roa?"
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