บท 110: Chapter 110: Plan Failed, Unexpected Chaos.

The next day,

"It worked."

A small bird hopped on Roman's shoulder, looking like a scene of 'harmony between man and nature', but if you looked closely:

"Fake, right,"

"Fake,"

"Fake!"

"You three..."

Faced with the disdainful looks of Luffy, Usopp, and the simply mischievous Chopper, Roman was exasperated. It was one thing for his proud ability to be ridiculed, but being ridiculed by the three idiots of the Straw Hat crew was unbearable!

"That's because you knew in advance that the bird was fake, so you carefully observed its flaws!"

It's like a detective novel where you know who the culprit is first, then deduce the crime process.

Paper Dance - Disguised Reconnaissance Bird

This was an ability Roman developed based on the 'Paper Dance - Paper Crane', combining the reconnaissance ability of the paper crane with disguise. This was why Roman insisted on using and training the paper crane, for these subsequent skills.

After all, the enemies the Straw Hat crew would face in the future would only get stronger and more bizarre. Like the Blackbeard crew's sniper Van Augur, who could casually shoot down a small white paper crane flying in the sky. If it were a paper airplane or something... it would be like bullying blind enemies.

Flap flap~~

Freshly made paper birds flapped their wings and flew into the surrounding forest. No matter what kind of battle it is, 'intelligence' is a crucial element: one side has full map visibility, while the other is fighting in the dark. As long as the strength is similar, it's an absolute crush!

Sigh, the problem is that the strength gap is too big.

If Enel were willing to 'go to sea', his bounty would start at hundreds of millions! If he fought and trained with experts, he would undoubtedly become a new combat power ceiling! Unfortunately—

He's single-mindedly focused on 'going home'.

That's right, whether it's Enel, the residents of Angel Island, or the jungle warriors of Shandia, these humans with degenerated wings were all once moon people!

This is also why Enel is so determined to rule the infinite land of his dreams—the moon.

By the way, the jungle warriors of Shandia were once a tribe of mechanics on the moon; the gentle people of Angel Island were actually the warriors; Enel and his destroyed hometown were designers; and there are rumors of black-winged energy workers... (like King, one of Kaido's three disasters)

So strictly speaking, Enel's real job is a second-rate scientist.

Don't believe it? Ask who made the Ark Maxim. — No matter how bizarre its appearance, that golden ship is indeed Enel's creation, and it perfectly complements his Devil Fruit ability. This hands-on ability...

Thinking about the prowess of scientists in this world gives Roman a headache.

Think about those guys with the 'scientist' title: Enel in front of him, Sanji's dad, Caesar... If the most mysterious Vegapunk ever comes out to fight the three Admirals and tie with the Four Emperors, Roman wouldn't be surprised at all.

But,

If you want to go home, just go home. If you want to rule the moon, no one will stop you. Why do you have to blow up Sky Island before you leave? Even if you were bullied at home, it has nothing to do with Angel Island, right?

"Such a capricious guy..."

"Why are you all looking at me?" Luffy looked at everyone in confusion, and only the honest Chopper answered.

"We all thought Roman was talking about you."

"I..."

Alright, speaking of capriciousness, Luffy is at the 'Four Emperors' level. This is also why Roman never considered the 'escape' option.

"Let's go,"

Roman led the way forward, turning back to remind the others as they walked.

"Everyone, don't spread out. As long as we don't encounter that 'god', we can handle other problems—?"

Roman paused, took a deep breath, and then asked the group behind him.

"Has anyone seen Zoro?"

Shaking heads! X6

Ah, this...??

"Don't panic," Roman forced himself to stay calm, "Zoro's strength means he couldn't have been taken out silently. He probably just got lost..."

"Hey, this stick looks nice—"

Just as Roman was about to deploy the surrounding 'scout birds' to find the missing Zoro, Luffy excitedly reached for a nearby vine, and then:

Swish,

He slipped, and with a cry of "Ahhh~~~", he slid down the slope and disappeared into the bushes below!

This—???

Whoosh!!

Just as Roman was at a loss for what expression to use, a piercing sound came from the sky, and a cannonball rapidly enlarged in Roman's eyes! Before he could intercept it, the cannonball, spinning rapidly in mid-air, began to turn red, crack, and then—

Motherf...!

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"Watch out!"

As he shouted, Roman only had time to pull Nami beside him and shield her with his body. A loud explosion erupted in the forest!

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"Let this cannon fire be the horn of our attack!"

At the edge of the forest, the jungle warrior leader Wiper had no idea that his random shot had just hit 'friendly forces'. He turned around and looked seriously at the warriors behind him.

"Those who are not determined, stay behind!"

"Only those who are willing to step over their comrades' bodies can come with me. Because:"

"Today, I will take Enel's head!"

"Forward!!!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh,

One by one, the jungle warriors, equipped with wind shell skate shoes, sped into the forest! Since no one hesitated, they would fight to the death.

"Don't hesitate, don't be afraid, the spirits of our ancestors will protect us—"

"Reclaim our homeland!"

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"Have they gone down yet?"

Facing Enel's question, the scribe beside him respectfully nodded.

"The four priests, along with the Chief Divine Soldier leading fifty divine soldiers, have all set out." The bearded scribe cautiously continued, "God, forgive me for speaking bluntly. But it's just the Shandia... and a few Blue Sea people, is it necessary to make such a big fuss?"

"Yahahaha, it's fine, it's fine, the celebration should be lively~~~"

Lying on the bed, Enel signaled the maid beside him to peel a banana, then continued to ask the scribe.

"Our four priests, plus fifty divine soldiers (including the Chief Divine Soldier), and me," the man who called himself God casually moved his fingers.

"The other side has twenty Shandia warriors, plus eight Blue Sea people."

"A total of 83 people."

Taking a bite of the banana, Enel raised his chin towards the bearded scribe.

"What do you think, how many people will be left on this island in three hours?"

"This..."

"Just say it."

Facing the reckless 'God', the bearded scribe had no choice but to analyze.

"Our four priests are not to be underestimated, and the fifty divine soldiers are also skilled, they won't be easily defeated..."

"But since the other side dared to come, they must be prepared... so, I think there will be about fifty people left in the end..."

"Yahahahaha~~!!!"

Facing the bearded scribe's judgment, Enel, who called himself God, laughed loudly, swallowing the banana in one bite and casually throwing the peel aside.

"You, like the priests, underestimate those Blue Sea people."

"And you also ignore the brutality of battle."

After speaking, the 2.6-meter-tall Enel stood up, with the four Tomoe drums on his back, he had the standard 'Admiral height'.

"Let me tell you, in three hours—"

A hand stretched out.

"There are only five people standing on this island."

That's right, Enel was referring to 'this island'. This included the surrounding servants and clerks! Which means:

Crackle—

From his outstretched hand, five bolts of lightning intertwined like electric pythons and silver snakes, shooting out with unparalleled blinding white light, spreading in all directions like a tidal wave! The twisting and turning lightning spread to every corner of the shrine, forming a blazing white net of thunder!

Thud, thud, thud,

As the charred bodies of servants and clerks fell one by one, the man named Enel showed no joy or sorrow on his face.

"God no longer needs your service. Because:"

"God is going home."

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Rustle,

A white paper ball scattered, revealing Roman and Nami inside. But Roman's face didn't look good.

"Who threw the firecrackers?... No, the cannonball!"

Although this attack was more of a shock than actual harm to Roman, the more important thing was:

"Is anyone hurt?"

"No~~"

"No,"

"I'm fine."

...

With three responses, Roman covered his forehead with one hand and looked up speechlessly.

In just a few seconds, three members of the Straw Hat crew were already missing before the battle even started. This team fight might as well not happen—

Roar!!

A snake as large as the Going Merry was startled by the explosion, and its winding body was heading straight for the Straw Hat crew.

Damn it,

"Ahhh, a monster!!"

"Wait..."

In his reindeer form, Chopper, panicking and running on his hind legs, disappeared in a flash, leaving Roman's outstretched hand hanging.

"You damn snake!"

With a casual wave, the flying papers formed a giant scimitar that slashed at the giant snake's neck! The snake, known as the 'Lord of the Sky', roared in pain, but Roman frowned.

So tough!

No wonder it's a four-hundred-year-old giant snake, those scales are...

"Forget it, let's retreat for now."

Roman picked up Nami and, flapping his white wings, began a 'strategic retreat'. His target wasn't the giant snake, and fighting it would just waste time.

The chaos had already begun, and although Roman could protect Nami, Usopp and Chopper, and Robin...

Wait! Thinking carefully, maybe he was overreacting. Usopp's speed and natural luck; Chopper, though not mature in mindset, had the strength; and Robin, with her years of experience in the underworld... They were far from weak.

'Nami, where are we going now...'

'To find the gold!!!!'

Seeing the exclamation marks on the white paper in Nami's hand, Roman smirked.

'Alright,' since the navigator had spoken, they would first find the golden bell. Even if they couldn't take it, they could get some profit. As for the rest of the Straw Hat crew~~

They would have to fend for themselves.

??? X6

—Of course not. As Roman held Nami and began to ascend, the scout birds scattered to search for the others.

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