One Piece: Lord of Calamity

What's going on?

Who is this kid?!

Vinsmoke Judge, twenty-four years old this year, could guarantee that in his twenty-four years of life, he had never seen this person before!

Did he get the wrong person?

This bewilderment vanished in an instant.

It was replaced by a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

He appeared before him in a flash, grabbing his hand before he could even react!

This guy is not right!!

Instinctively, Judge began to struggle, trying to pull his hand free.

But the hand of this boy, who didn't even reach his chest, was like seastone, so strong he couldn't move it an inch.

Not good! He's an expert!

"Come quickly and save me!"

Without any hesitation, Judge, who was already timid, immediately yelled at the top of his lungs.

Are there such people in the North Blue?

I've never heard of them!

At his command, the Germa Kingdom soldiers around him, who were charging towards the castle to end the war, were startled.

The King has been captured!

The soldiers were shocked and angry, instinctively surging forward to rescue Judge.

However.

Boom!

A figure heavily slammed down behind Roa.

"Don't get in the way!"

Mercury vapor instantly spread like a tempest, engulfing the surrounding soldiers in the blink of an eye.

"Waaahhh!!!"

Then came a series of extremely sharp screams.

Thankfully, these screams lasted only for an instant, dissipating the next second, so as not to be too jarring.

Judge's already trembling pupils now constricted to pinpricks. "Logia? The Mercury-Mercury Fruit!!"

It's over!

I've met a monster!

Just this Logia alone, there's no way to deal with it!

"Bullet, use this move less in the future."

Roa turned, lecturing earnestly. "Melting people instantly, don't you think that's a bit too cruel? If you're going to use it, control the temperature lower, otherwise, the attacked people won't even know how they died, and they won't have a good story to tell in hell."

"Yes, Lord Roa!"

Bullet was, of course, a hundred percent obedient to Roa's command, without any hesitation.

"Roa!"

Judge's gaze instantly focused on Roa's face.

This glance was enough; his face turned as white as paper. "You are, the former Rocks Pirates executive, Black—"

"Oh, don't say that nickname, Mr. Judge,"

Roa looked up, and a furious aura instantly enveloped Judge. "Anyone who says that nickname dies."

"..."

Judge's mind went blank.

Conqueror's Haki!

This intensity of Conqueror's Haki!

What a monster!!

"I see your fear."

Roa's lips curved, his eyes turning black and white.

Fear, grow.

"Arghhh!!!"

A piercing scream instantly echoed across the battlefield.

Judge collapsed to the ground, trembling with fear, burying his head like an ostrich, his pants already wet.

"..."

Doflamingo on the rooftop wanted to scoff, but then remembered his past self. He must have been like that in front of Roa too.

What a terrifying ability!

Roa quietly looked down at the wailing, screaming Judge.

He didn't even specifically enter his beast form; the incomplete version of his negative emotion manipulation had already driven Judge to this extent. As expected, it's the weak Judge from the original story.

The ability was deactivated.

But the fear in Judge's heart wouldn't dissipate in a moment. He continued to tremble on the ground.

"So, Mr. Judge, are you willing to accept the position of Head of Research and Development in our company?"

Roa asked with a smile.

"Yes, yes, yes, yes! Don't kill me! I'll agree to anything!!"

As if collapsing, Judge screamed hysterically.

Dealing with these weak-willed individuals is just this simple.

Just like dealing with Doffy before, it wasn't just about making them feel temporary fear.

Although it was difficult to use effectively on strong-willed individuals, Roa's Malice Manipulation was actually a very terrifying ability.

For weak-willed individuals, full activation could turn them into chang ghosts, and even with some restraint, it was enough to easily completely change the opponent's personality.

This meant that Doffy and Judge had both been 'corrupted' by Roa. Roa had etched fear of him into the deepest parts of their hearts.

Unless they possessed the courage and ability to overcome their character flaws and remake themselves, they would not be able to escape this fear.

But then again, if they truly had such willpower, how would they have fallen to this state?

However, fear alone was not enough.

Fear does not necessarily mean obedience.

"Welcome to the team, Judge!"

Roa grabbed Judge's hand and vigorously shook it again.

Judge struggled to lift his head, his face still etched with intense fear.

Without even giving him a chance to speak, Roa continued, "Next, let us work together to overthrow the World Government and establish a new world order!"

"Overthrow the World Government?"

Judge was even more stunned.

Why would I do such a thing?!

"Oh? Don't you hate the World Government?"

Roa smiled. "Didn't the Vinsmoke Family's conquest of the entire North Blue fall to its current state precisely because of the World Government's interference?"

Judge certainly knew about this. He naturally hated the World Government too, but no matter what—

"That's right! That's right!!"

Fear was thrown to the back of his mind. Judge's face turned crimson, veins bulging on his forehead, his features twisted like a demon's. "Damn the World Government! It's all their fault! We must overthrow them!! The Vinsmoke family's century of humiliation must be repaid in blood!"

"But, Judge,"

Roa stopped his ability again. "Do you think you have that ability?"

The anger rapidly receded. Although the hatred for the World Government was still etched deep in his heart, Judge, gradually regaining his sanity, also fell silent.

Conquering the North Blue was still a distant dream, let alone overthrowing the Government?

"I'm such a useless piece of trash!! Why am I so useless!!"

Judge knelt on the ground, pounding his head, wailing in agony. "I'm not even as useful as a piece of dog shit! Why am I even alive!!"

This time, it was cowardice.

And then came the final stage.

"Don't worry, Judge,"

Roa once again grabbed his hand, saying earnestly, "Humans are not born to be alone in this world. What one person cannot do, companions can.

"I invited you precisely to overthrow the World Government. Just follow behind me, and I will lead you to achieve our dreams."

Judge was stunned.

That's right, if it's this man, this monster with a 1 billion Berry bounty at seven years old, it might be possible to achieve the goal of overthrowing the World Government, right?

Roa's smile deepened.

This is the final step, the dependence.

"If it's you, it can definitely be done!"

Judge gripped Roa's hand with almost feverish fervor. "Lord Roa, please allow me to assist you! Please, you must lead me to achieve my dream!"

See? Wasn't it simple?

Just like playing with dolls.

"Of course, my friend!"

Roa patted his hand. "Also, call me Boss!"

"Yes! Boss!"

Doflamingo felt a chill down his spine.

He had personally witnessed a normal person, in the blink of an eye, turn into a madman under the influence of Roa's ability!

How could such a monster exist in the world!

Roa! Roa!!

Doflamingo turned his head away, not daring to look at Roa's back.

Absolutely cannot resist Roa!

"Then, I announce,"

Roa said spiritedly, "Calamity Company is founded today!"

"Yes!"