It must be said that although the current era favors Conqueror's Haki, Observation Haki remains the most unique of all Haki types.
Observation Haki often possesses different effects for different people.
Among them, the most remarkable are the natural awakeners of Observation Haki, like Redfield and Queen Otohime.
The Observation Haki they possess is often even more miraculous than Devil Fruits.
By now, Roa, having completed his second evolution, can clearly read the emotions in others' hearts, which essentially equals mind-reading.
However, he is still far from achieving Redfield's level.
Redfield can even read the memories of others.
Just like now, Redfield is flipping through the memories of this space pirate.
Everyone was watching him with anticipation.
After all, who wouldn't be interested in matters outside the world?
This world is already so colorful and exciting, with so many stories that stir the heart; what kind of joys and sorrows are being played out in the vaster, boundless cosmos?
Especially Kaido, the man didn't even blink, staring intently at Redfield.
Although this world is about to become what he has always dreamed of.
But then, there will be no goal left.
And because of the existence of Pure Gold, his life will be very, very long.
Could it be that in the long years to come, he will do nothing but quietly wait for death?
How could that be possible!!
Therefore, Kaido felt he needed a new battlefield!
The sea of stars—isn't that just perfect?
The very thought of it makes the heart pound!
Amidst everyone's extreme anticipation, after a long while, Redfield finally let go.
The terrified space pirate fell to the ground, scrambling backward, trying to get away from the monster in front of him, who was so fast he couldn't even react.
"How is it? Red!"
Kaido, unable to wait, loudly asked, "What is the situation like in space!"
"What situation?"
Redfield hesitated, then smiled strangely, "If I had to say, it doesn't seem to be very different from the world we are familiar with."
"Oh?"
Roa raised an eyebrow with interest, "Do tell."
"The so-called sea of stars is actually like a super-enhanced version of the ocean," Redfield said. "Planets inhabited by humans are like individual countries on the sea, and countless space pirates shuttle between them."
"We need sea charts for navigation on the sea, and space pirates need star charts."
"We need compass needles to navigate the four seas, and space pirates have corresponding positioning devices."
"We have the special Grand Line, which can only be guided by Log Poses and Eternal Poses, and in the cosmos, there are also many special star systems that can only be guided by specific devices."
"Jie ha ha ha ha!"
Shiqi the Golden Lion laughed so hard he could barely stand straight. "Something like this actually exists. It seems the creator of everything was a bit lazy!"
"Interesting!!"
Kaido's mouth curved up, an unconcealed excited smile on his face, "Redfield! Surely there are incredibly powerful individuals in the cosmos too!"
Redfield looked down at the terrified space pirate, then said, "This guy is just a small-time pirate sailing in remote star systems. He accidentally heard about a legend left by the Birka people in the starry sky long ago, so he came here looking for treasure."
"His knowledge of the cosmos is not very in-depth, but precisely because of this, those great pirates who traverse the starry sky and whose names he reveres must be extraordinary individuals!"
"Woggyoggyo!!"
Kaido laughed, a huge, wild laugh. He turned his head almost impatiently to look at Roa, who was also listening intently, "Hey! Roa! When are we going to conquer the sea of stars?"
"Don't be in a rush, Big Brother Kaido,"
Roa raised the corner of his mouth. "At least we need to make thorough preparations first."
"Then hurry up!"
It was clear that Kaido was indeed in a hurry.
"However, Redfield,"
Roa looked at Redfield, "in the cosmos, the distance between each planet is extremely vast, especially between inhabited planets. The distance is an astronomical number. It shouldn't be easy to navigate in space."
Even the speed of light is no different from a snail when measured on a cosmic scale.
How do those space pirates travel across the sea of stars and spread their names throughout the cosmos?
"About that,"
Redfield said, "it's because a special kind of black hole exists in the cosmos, just like Imu's teleportation gates. Entering them will instantly transport you to a corresponding star system!"
"Almost every large star system has many such black holes! Therefore, travel even between distant star systems is much faster than imagined!"
"Additionally, almost every star system contains many acceleration zones that allow space ships to travel quickly at near-light speeds."
"Oh! Is that so!"
Roa couldn't help but click his tongue.
He somewhat agreed with what Uncle Shiki the Golden Lion had just said.
Could it be that there really is a creator in this world?
Everything is too coincidental and too convenient, isn't it?
This world and this cosmos are practically tailored for adventurers.
"Then there's no problem."
Roa chuckled, "In that case, we can start accumulating power!"
"We need to possess sufficiently formidable power. Even in the cosmos, we must never be the weak ones!"
"Of course!!"
Kaido rubbed his hands together, excited.
It wasn't just him; the others also looked eager.
The Boss is right. Compared to the cosmos, this blue planet is far too cramped!
The next journey should be among the sea of stars!
At this moment, Robin gently held Roa's hand and said with some concern, "Will the cosmos be dangerous?"
"Shouldn't that be exactly what you've been hoping for?"
Roa squeezed the woman's hand.
"Your departure is certainly a good thing for this planet,"
Robin said softly, "but I also hope you can live well."
"You are truly gentle, Robin."
Roa genuinely sighed.
This concern and love are entirely real.
Who can resist that?
Of course, the preparation work won't be finished quickly.
Next, the Calamity Company will aggressively scour the world for resources to build the strongest possible army.
The preliminary plan is for the Knights of Calamity to serve as ordinary rank-and-file soldiers and the Fallen Angels as middle-level cadres.
If a legion of that caliber can truly be built, then even in the sea of stars, they should secure a place, right?
Therefore, the people of this world will have to suffer a bit more.
The resources needed to build an army of that level are naturally massive.
Furthermore, although Redfield obtained a lot of information through the space pirate's memory, it is still not detailed enough.
Although he can read memories, he cannot read everything in minute detail like a supercomputer.
So, the next step must be entrusted to Vegapunk.
That guy is a genius in the true sense. With Redfield assisting him, he should quickly master the language used by these space pirates.
Then, they can truly understand the detailed situation in the cosmos.
At the same time, Judge will also begin dismantling and researching the space pirates' ship.
That ship is equipped with the star charts and positioning devices Redfield mentioned, which are necessary for cosmic navigation. They must be studied thoroughly before replication can be discussed.
In short, preparations for conquering the sea of stars have been fully launched.
And before that, the last unstable factors in this world must be resolved.
Luffy, Shanks, don't make me wait too long.
Roa thought this.
Then, he didn't see Luffy, but Luffy's companions were sent to Roa first.
"Oh?"
In the spacious palace, whose decor could only be described as extravagant, Roa looked down with interest at the women below.
They were all brought back by his expeditionary forces.
Damn it, who leaked the secret that I like pretty women?
However, many of them are familiar faces.
"Roa!! You scum!"
With her hands cuffed behind her back in seastone handcuffs, the pink-haired woman, whose body looked quite weak, still stood tall, looking up at Roa and spitting out her curses through gritted teeth.
"If you have the guts, release Hina!! Hina will kill you!!"
This is Hina.
"Roa!! What the hell did you do to Teacher Zephyr!!"
The beautiful woman with shoulder-length, sea-blue wavy hair, wearing a purple tank top and denim shorts, also glared at Roa. "How much further do you intend to trample on justice!!"
Her name is Ain.
"Roa—you... don't get carried away..."
The short-haired woman wearing glasses stammered a bit but still tried her best to hold her head high. "Justice, it, it cannot be destroyed!"
Her name is Tashigi.
"Whoa."
Roa exclaimed strangely.
Garp and Zephyr's business sense is good.
Thumbs up first.
"Kill me."
The speaker was a stunning, short-haired blonde woman with lifeless eyes. "Jonathan is dead. Why don't you kill me..."
It took Roa a while to remember who this woman was.
The chef wife of that Navy Vice Admiral from the G-8 base.
Impressive, there are widows too.
Garp, you naughty old man!
Don't let it happen again next time!
But, of course, the most captivating to Roa were the two sisters huddled together, trembling.
The blue-haired one is Nojiko, and the orange-haired one is Nami.
Hmm, this is excellent.
Roa nodded in satisfaction.
The person who brought these two sisters has a great future.
Nami was indeed terrified at this moment.
She didn't even dare to look up at the young man sitting on the throne.
It's all the fault of that damn Captain Nezumi!
He threatened Cocoyasi Village, forcing the two sisters to serve Roa.
Nami desperately wanted to run, but she couldn't.
Cocoyasi Village is right there. If she refused, everyone would be killed.
"Everyone, quiet down."
Roa was still just quietly looking down at these terrified women when Hancock, whom he was holding in his arms, stood up.
The woman slowly walked down the steps. She looked at these women, who were either angry, terrified, or uneasy, and a knowing look of empathy slightly showed in her eyes.
"No matter what reason brought you here, I only have one thing to tell you: do not anger Roa,"
Hancock said. "If you make him angry, then you and everything you care about will face a nightmare."
"Especially you, the Marines,"
Hancock looked at the Navy women. "Don't think that because the Navy has been destroyed, you have no weaknesses. Do you want to see Roa punitively destroy a few islands to vent his anger?"
The Navy women, who had just been glaring at Roa, instantly became silent with fear.
"Whoa."
Roa let out another cryptic sigh.
Is she helping me organize my harem?
Honestly, there was no need.
A fierce glare has its own kind of appeal.
However.
He asked Hancock, who was still sitting in his arms, with interest, "You don't seem to mind this at all? But I heard that love is exclusive."
"What can we do?"
Hancock awkwardly turned her head away. "You like it this way, don't you!"
"Wow, that's truly touching."
Roa held Hancock tighter, looking genuinely moved.
Is this what's called the 'official wife' in ancient harem novels?
Quite interesting.
Time began to flow.
After the Calamity Company started its preparations for the conquest of the sea of stars, this world entered an even deeper catastrophe.
All countries worldwide were forcibly given tasks to hand over various minerals.
If a country truly had no mineral resources, it would be directly destroyed, and all its citizens would be forcibly migrated to nearby countries that did possess minerals.
Furthermore, the Calamity Company even organized exploration teams to survey minerals on islands all over the world.
Once discovered, civilians would immediately be relocated there for mining.
After all, the Calamity Company had recruited a large number of pirates, so there were no major issues with manpower, not to mention the help of the Sea Kings.
The people, who were already overburdened, were now even more desperate.
Even though the Revolutionary Army was still causing trouble every now and then, people still couldn't see any hope.
In pain, torment, and despair, people could only pray in the depths of their hearts.
Who will save us!
Who can come and save us!
Meanwhile, on a certain deserted island in the East Blue.
"Wa!"
A figure screamed and flew backward, crashing directly into a rock mountain behind him.
"That hurts!"
The next moment, fragments of rock exploded, and the figure jumped out, heavily hitting the ground. "Shanks! You seriously want to kill me!!"
"Didn't Mr. Zephyr teach you, Luffy,"
Opposite him, Shanks held his sword with one hand. "Haki evolves fastest only when intensely clashing with true strong opponents!"
"In this world now, the only people you can call strong opponents, besides us, are the ones under Roa's command!"
"Dragon can't come because of the need for secrecy, so I have to play the role of the strong opponent! Are you scared?"
"How could I be! Bring it on!!"
The young man shouted and flew forward.
Shanks nodded slightly.
This kid's speed of getting stronger is much faster than originally anticipated!
Perhaps—
Regardless, time flowed quickly and silently like this.
In the blink of an eye, two years passed.
The current year is Sea Calendar 1522.
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