One Piece: Lord of Calamity

Stussy's gaze towards Roa held only blankness.

Even as shrewd as she was, her mind was now completely empty.

How did he know!

How could he possibly know!

Her biggest secret was just casually revealed by Roa.

She was indeed not the Rocks Pirates' executive, Buckingham Stussy. As Roa said, she was a clone replicated by Dr. Vegapunk, using Buckingham as a prototype.

Because of Buckingham's deal with the Doctor, she inherited the name and identity of Stussy, while the real Stussy was currently hiding in some corner of the ocean, diligently raising a child.

This was supposed to be a secret known to no one but Dr. Vegapunk and Buckingham.

Even the other members of MADS, Scien (Queen's real name), Judge, and Caesar, didn't know that she had replaced Buckingham; they all thought she had long since been destroyed by the Doctor.

How on earth did Roa know?

No, no!

This matter must not be exposed!

Almost instinctively, Stussy lunged at Roa.

But.

"I know I'm handsome, but what are you trying to do to a boy? That's illegal, you know."

Roa just smiled, and his left thumb once again pushed his beloved blade a fraction out of its sheath.

Red mist emanated.

The woman's resolute face was instantly covered in terror.

What is this!

Stussy now saw a mountain of corpses and a sea of blood.

Everything before her eyes was crimson, filled with blood.

The dense, coppery scent made her almost vomit.

Coming back to her senses, she looked at the blade in Roa's hand with disbelief!

The Supreme Grade Sword, Blood Sea!

The blade Roa took from God Valley six years ago! The legendary weapon that could continuously evolve!

To what extent had Roa made it evolve in these six years?

How much blood had it absorbed?

This guy, he's a true monster...

Stussy felt her legs turn to jelly and involuntarily collapsed to the ground.

There was nothing she could do.

Roa looked at the older woman's bewildered and helpless state, feeling a pang of tenderness. He stood up, walked to her, and gently stroked her head.

"Don't be afraid, Little Sister Stussy. I'm not a devil. Reporting to the World Government that you're a spy sent by Vegapunk to infiltrate CP0, thus causing Vegapunk to lose the government's trust—I can't even imagine such a thing, so why would I do it?"

Stussy looked up at him.

The woman's exquisitely beautiful face was now on the verge of tears.

Who would have thought she was only a few years old, yet Roa had to call her "little sister"?

"How did you know?"

Stussy still asked the same question.

How on earth did Roa know?

He even knew that she had joined CP0.

Buckingham was originally invited, but she only wanted to raise her child, so at the Doctor's request, she, who had no life goal, joined CP0, becoming the Doctor's exclusive spy—the Doctor had some reservations about the World Government.

Could it be Buckingham?

Did she reveal this to Roa?

Roa just smiled.

When he first saw news of Stussy getting involved in the entertainment industry in the newspapers, he guessed that the clone Stussy had taken over her identity and joined CP.

After all, neither Aunt Stussy herself nor the clone Stussy had any reason to operate a red-light district, right?

Only the CP system, with its massive intelligence needs, would require such a method to gather information and develop contacts.

"What do you want to do?"

Stussy still looked up at Roa, her eyes brimming with tears, appearing utterly pitiful. "As long as you don't reveal the information, I'll do anything!"

Even the usually aloof Dylan couldn't help but be somewhat shaken.

Having spent a considerable amount of time in the Rocks Pirates, when had he ever seen that executive Stussy look like this?

Even in front of Whitebeard, she was at most a little obsessed.

The clone Stussy, huh?

Much more pleasing to the eye than the original.

"Really?"

Roa's eyes instantly lit up. "Will you really do anything?"

"Yes!"

Stussy nodded pitifully, looking so delicate that it evoked compassion.

"That's great!"

Roa said excitedly, "Go and blow up Mariejois right now, and take care of all the Five Elders. I've been annoyed by them for a long time. If it's on your way, take a trip to Marineford and destroy the Marine Headquarters too."

Stussy's pitiful expression instantly froze on her face.

Then, the woman's beautiful face became indifferent. "You win. Tell me your conditions."

"Tsk, although this expression is also great,"

Roa patted Stussy's head. "But I still prefer how you looked just now. Go back to that."

"..."

Stussy couldn't help but recall Buckingham's introduction of Roa.

To perfectly assume the identity of Stussy, Buckingham had meticulously shared her entire life story.

Of Roa, Buckingham's assessment was, "That bastard brat is born evil! If he's still alive, then sooner or later, he will drag the entire world into the abyss of despair!"

Stussy had initially thought Buckingham's assessment of a child was a bit excessive, but now, it seemed she might have been right.

A seductive smile reappeared on the woman's enchanting face. She obediently rubbed her golden hair against Roa's palm. "Big Brother Roa, please don't make things difficult for me."

Her voice was like a soft plea, as if drawn from a honey pot, every note sweet.

"Oh! Good girl, good girl!"

Roa kneaded Stussy's head with satisfaction, then squatted down and gently scratched the woman's chin with his other hand. "Just like a kitten, so cute."

It should be said that she was indeed a top-tier actress, capable of undercover work in CP for over thirty years without being discovered. Stussy truly swayed her head like a cat, narrowing her eyes and curving her lips, looking very much enjoying herself.

Roa enjoyed the stroking, then said contentedly, "Don't worry, Little Sister Stussy. I won't ask you to do anything dangerous. Just help me when I need information."

"Big Brother Roa,"

Stussy's eyes shimmered with tears. "You mustn't lie to me."

"How could an adult lie to a child?"

Roa said with a straight face, "Only occasionally will there be benevolent lies, but they're always for your own good."

Even an actress as skilled as Stussy couldn't help but have her face stiffen for a moment.

Is this guy truly a normal person?

"Alright, this time, I need you to help me find Mr. Judge's whereabouts."

Roa said. "He's an old acquaintance of yours, shouldn't be difficult, right?"

Not to mention Stussy herself was part of the CP system; this island she operated was a mix of all sorts, definitely one of the underground intelligence hubs in the New World.

"Vinsmoke Judge?"

Stussy nodded. "That's quite simple, Big Brother Roa. I can tell you now: the Germa Kingdom is currently in the North Blue, at the Samir Kingdom. A neighboring country has commissioned Mr. Judge to suppress that nation."

"Very good, very good,"

Roa once again contentedly rubbed the head of the illegally mature woman in front of him. "You've been a great help, Little Sister Stussy. You must continue to help me like this in the future."

"I understand, Big Brother Roa. As long as I can help you, I'll naturally go all out,"

Stussy, understanding his hint, extended her hands and grasped Roa's small hands, her eyes sparkling. "So, please be merciful as well."

"That depends on your performance from now on."

Roa said with a chuckle. "Could it be that when I go to the North Blue, I'll coincidentally run into Hero Garp on a mission there?"

"How could that be?"

Stussy also smiled. "Hero Garp is currently on his way to the Land of Endless War to capture you. By the way, Linlin and Shiki have gone there too, but Shiki should already be on his way back."

"I hope Aunt Linlin is alright."

Roa offered a prayer for his long-unseen aunt.

His intelligence officer was in place.

Next, the target: North Blue!

"Oh, by the way, Little Sister Stussy, please refund my expenses for tonight."

If I don't pay, it doesn't count... No! I didn't even enjoy the service, didn't even eat a bite. What's wrong with getting a refund?