Chapter 177: [177] : Buying Silvers Rayleigh! Rowen Attacks Marine HQ!

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Sabaody Archipelago.

Located near Marine Headquarters, this archipelago was composed of multiple massive trees—the world’s largest mangroves, the ’Yarukiman Mangrove’.

Because the massive roots were constantly exposed above water, they secreted a special natural resin that formed resilient bubbles from the ground.

These bubbles were incredibly durable, capable of withstanding the immense pressures of the deep sea.

This place—was also a mandatory stop on the journey through the Grand Line.

Pirates entering the Grand Line had to choose one of seven magnetic routes to follow. And here, at Sabaody Archipelago, those seven routes converged.

Beyond Sabaody lay the second half of the Grand Line—the sea ruled by the Four Emperors—the New World!

Thus, this place was also known as the ’Starting Point of the New World’.

Pirates wishing to enter the New World couldn’t choose the ’safe’ route—sailing over the Red Line continent, the domain of the World Government.

They could only depart from Sabaody Archipelago, using the natural resin from the Yarukiman Mangroves to coat their ships, then dive into the deep sea, pass through the underwater Fish-Man Island, and finally emerge in the New World.

Because the seven Grand Line routes all required roughly the same amount of time for a Log Pose to set and travel, the strongest pirate crews from each route all tended to arrive at Sabaody Archipelago around the same time—

—Therefore, this place was also a grand gathering point for all the powerful pirates who had completed their journey through the first half of the Grand Line!

And any rookie pirate, first arriving here after entering the Grand Line, with a bounty exceeding 100 million Beri, was dubbed—a Supernova!

Currently, Sabaody Archipelago was host to nine such Supernovas. This was one of the most chaotic times of the year for the archipelago.

However, being close to Marine HQ and a favored playground for the Celestial Dragons, the Marines’ presence here was substantial. Even Supernovas with bounties over 100 million wouldn’t recklessly cause trouble…

Any pirate capable of completing the first half of the Grand Line wasn’t a fool—antagonizing the Celestial Dragons and Marine HQ here meant they likely wouldn’t even reach the New World, their journey ending in a watery grave.

Thus, the island’s residents were usually not overly concerned by the annual gathering of Supernovas.

But that was usually…

This time was completely different!

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“I SEE IT! IT’S SABAODY ARCHIPELAGO!” Nami exclaimed, a bright smile on her face as she looked at the unique island chain in the distance.

“If we pass through here, we’ll reach the New World!” Luffy declared, adjusting his straw hat, a grin befitting his ’Disposition’ spreading across his face.

“The Four Emperors… are there,” Sanji murmured, exhaling a puff of smoke.

“Kaido… Big Mom…” Zoro added, a feral grin on his face as he named their upcoming targets.

Topple two Emperors from their thrones—

Zoro’s hand rested on the hilts of his three swords, his eyes flashing with the crimson-black light of Conqueror’s Haki.

Zoro’s three swords had now been replaced with Wado Ichimonji, the black blade Shusui, and Sandai Kitetsu, significantly increasing his strength.

Though Shusui wasn’t a black blade he forged himself, it was still a top-tier sword among the 21 Great Grade Swords—

—A Good blade allowed a swordsman of Zoro’s caliber to maximize their combat potential—especially with his Asura Aura, which could channel a portion of Conqueror’s Haki’s power, a black blade allowed him to unleash even greater destructive force.

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“Rowen, I want to go shopping… can I?” Perona blinked her large, doll-like eyes, looking cutely at Rowen and Nami.

During their voyage from the Florian Triangle to Sabaody, Perona had completely integrated into the crew.

On the Merry, Perona had seen past news reports, finally understanding just how scary the crew she had joined.

And she learned what kind of super-powerhouse Sky Sovereign Rowen—truly was!

Two of the three Marine HQ Admirals were defeated by him…

The man who unprecedentedly breached and completely wiped Enies Lobby from the map…

The Super Buster Call, led by Admiral Akainu was completely annihilated by him…

As a former commander of a Warlord’s crew, though Perona spent most of her time in the Florian Triangle and wasn’t up-to-date on world events, she still knew what the World Government, Marine HQ Admirals—and the Buster Call represented!

Even the Four Emperors of the New World had no such terrifying battle record. Calling Rowen the one with the most impressive battle record in the world was no exaggeration.

A new Emperor of the Sea… The World’s Strongest Devil Fruit User… The World’s Most Dangerous Man…

These titles perfectly encapsulated Rowen’s power and influence!

Initially, after learning all this, Perona was actually quite frightened. After all, even the World Government and Marine HQ called him the World’s Most Dangerous Man—

—And having not spent much time with him, though he had granted Moria a new life, he had also destroyed their crew.

As a young woman in her early twenties, fear was a natural instinct…

But as she spent more time with them, Perona realized this crew was nothing like a scary Emperor’s crew—every member was like family.

The ship was filled with constant joy and laughter, often making even Perona laugh uncontrollably.

That man with a bounty over a billion, Monkey D. Luffy, often got beaten up with bumps on his head by Sanji and Nami for stealing food and his general recklessness, even being locked in a cage sometimes.

And this billion-Beri man would just meekly apologize, bruised and swollen…

And the new Emperor himself, Rowen—had no airs at all—often joining in the crew’s antics.

This helped Perona relax and begin to integrate.

Most importantly—

CHOPPER WAS TOO CUTE!

Especially his fur—So fluffy, And he could talk!

Perona, who already loved animal zombies, often wanted to cuddle Chopper. And Chopper—to help Perona better integrate into the crew, could only let Perona torment him.

Perona, due to her Hollow-Hollow Fruit and being raised by Moria on the gloomy Thriller Bark, had a very… unique aesthetic—often dressing Chopper up in ways that made him want to cry…

When Chopper couldn’t take it anymore, he would cry to Rowen, and Perona would obediently stop… for a while…

And Nami and Vivi also loved playing dress-up with Perona.

Dressing up a beautiful thing to make it even more beautiful and cute—was a natural instinct for every girl.

Perona was often grabbed by Nami and Vivi and dressed up in various cute outfits. Though Perona always protested verbally, she actually enjoyed it immensely.

Gradually, Perona completely integrated into the crew. She even started using her Hollow-Hollow Fruit to playfully tease everyone—

—And Rowen, far from stopping her, often helped Perona, letting her Negative Hollows take effect, then laughing heartily at his comrades kneeling on the ground, spouting depressing, shameful lines.

She also began to join in Brook’s music parties, dancing with a smile. Perona’s signature laugh “Horohorohoro”—often echoed through the air aboard the Going Merry.

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“You want to buy those dolls again, don’t you?” Rowen chuckled, looking at Perona batting her cute, doll-like eyes.

The real Perona was even more exquisite than her manga counterpart, truly like a porcelain doll. Blinking those innocent, large eyes—her cuteness was lethal.

“Horohorohoro! The dolls from many different sea regions are gathered here—there must be some very cute ones! And I need to buy props to dress up Chopper!” Perona declared, floating happily, looking at Chopper hiding behind Rowen.

“D-DON’T BUY ANYTHING OUTRAGEOUS!” Chopper protested cutely, raising his little hoof.

“So cute, Chopper!” Seeing this, Perona’s eyes curved into smiling crescents.

“Honestly, you should buy more cute clothes for yourself! You’re so cute, Perona,” Nami said, pulling Perona into a hug and playfully ruffling her smooth pink hair, laughing happily.

“That’s right! We should buy some cute clothes and dress you up nicely!” Vivi added, also smiling happily.

Compared to Barbie dolls, Perona was of course much more beautiful and cute. Dressing up Perona was a super-satisfying indulgence of their girly instincts.

“WAAAAAAAH! ROWEN, SAVE ME!” Perona, captured by Vivi and Nami, stretched her hands out helplessly towards Rowen.

“Save you from what? You three look like you’re having fun,” Rowen laughed. Perona was also a tsundere; though she complained, she clearly enjoyed it.

Perona blushed upon hearing this.

She would never admit she was happy being dressed up by Nami and Vivi!

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“But Rowen, this place is very close to Marine HQ. If they know we’ve landed and dispatch multiple Admiral-level fighters, won’t that be annoying?” Robin asked.

“Relax,” Rowen replied with a smile, not worried at all.

This island… had more than just him as a super-powerhouse.

The Right Hand of the Pirate King—Silvers Rayleigh…

Rowen’s Rumble-Rumble-enhanced Observation Haki sensed a powerful presence on Sabaody Archipelago, and he smiled.

With Rayleigh here, even if Marine HQ sent multiple Admirals, he and Rayleigh together could handle it. Besides, the Summit War was only a few days away—Marine HQ wouldn’t have spare forces to anger him now.

Marine HQ itself was also within the range of Rowen’s enhanced Observation Haki. Many powerful presences were gathered there—Clearly, Marine HQ was already preparing for war with the Whitebeard Pirates.

To start a war with two Emperors simultaneously—Marine HQ and Sengoku weren’t that foolish.

At this moment, Marine HQ and Sengoku, far from wanting to stop him, were probably hoping he would hurry up and enter the New World, ensuring their war against the Whitebeard Pirates proceeded without interference.

However, the Pirate King’s Right Hand… sometimes had a wicked sense of humor. Getting himself auctioned off when he ran out of drinking money…

Currently, Rayleigh was at the Human Auctioning House, waiting to be auctioned.

’Interesting.’ Rowen smiled. ’I’ll just buy the Pirate King’s Right Hand.’

“Hm?” Rowen’s eyes narrowed.

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Marine Headquarters!

CRACKLE!

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Terrifying crimson-black lightning suddenly roared and flashed in the sky above Marine HQ!

“Fleet Admiral??”

In Sengoku’s office, Aokiji looked up, seeing Sengoku unleash his Conqueror’s Haki.

Beside him, Akainu, still covered in many bandages, also looked up. The charred marks on his body from the lightning strikes were still strikingly visible.

“Sky Sovereign Rowen’s Observation Haki!” Sengoku declared, looking up, an intense crimson-black light flashing in his own eyes.

As a user of the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Daibutsu, possessing Buddha-like wisdom and power—Sengoku sensed Rowen’s amplified Observation Haki. He immediately activated his own Conqueror’s Haki to block the surveillance.

What they were discussing now was top secret—if Sky Sovereign Rowen overheard, who knew what chaos would ensue!

THAT MAN WAS UTTERLY AUDACIOUS!

“How scary~ To directly sense conversations at Marine HQ… Strong as a monster,” Kizaru commented in his exaggerated, lazy tone.

But beneath his sunglasses, his eyes were unusually grave.

His ’How scary’ wasn’t a joke… IT WAS HIS GENUINE THOUGHT.

That was the man who defeated Sakazuki—

The new Emperor… The super-powerhouse, who had been at sea for less than a year—if that wasn’t a monster, then no one was.

“Hiss…” Hearing Rowen’s name, Akainu couldn’t control his emotions—parts of his body turning to magma, his face twisting.

“SAKAZUKI! NOW IS NOT THE TIME TO CLASH WITH SKY SOVEREIGN ROWEN! We must concentrate our forces for the upcoming war with the Whitebeard Pirates!” Sengoku roared sternly.

Akainu’s fiery temper, besides his past experiences, was also influenced by his Magma-Magma Fruit.

Thinking of Rowen, Sengoku’s expression darkened.

Though Marine HQ was near Sabaody and could dispatch multiple Admirals at any time, they currently lacked the spare forces to fight Rowen.

To fight two Emperor crews simultaneously—Sengoku wasn’t that insane.

“Hmph!” Akainu snorted coldly.

Though defeated, he wasn’t convinced!

A battle at that level was decided by inches; he was on the verge of victory, but then Rowen had a bizarre power surge.

Akainu, unable to comprehend the bond between comrades, believed if given another chance, he would be the victor!

But the next moment, Sengoku’s expression changed dramatically.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!

Marine Headquarters—EXPLODED

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