Chapter 65: Ch 65. The People Despair, Uranus!
But at that moment, Roman had unknowingly appeared by Ain's side.
He gently placed his hand on her fragrant shoulder.
The warmth from his palm immediately gave Ain spiritual strength.
Ain looked at Roman. In her vision, Roman's tall and majestic figure filled her entire view. She let out a soft murmur:
"Lord Roman…"
"You've done enough. Leave the rest to me."
Roman's tone didn't change. It was calm, as if Noah's Ark wasn't even worth worrying about.
But the danger involved, Ain was clearly aware of it.
"But…"
"No 'but'. That's an order."
Roman turned, facing the rapidly descending Noah's Ark, and said indifferently, "Besides, it's just Noah's Ark."
On Fishman Island.
A chaotic battle had just ended. Peace had barely been restored.
As the citizens were preparing to clean up the aftermath and repair the ensuing damage…
They suddenly saw Noah's Ark beginning to ascend.
Word spread like wildfire.
In just moments, everyone stood frozen in place, staring pale-faced at the massive vessel.
"Look over there! What is that thing?!"
"Is that a ship? That's way too huge!"
"Is that the Noah's Ark? Why is it rising?!"
"Could it be Van der Decken IX's ability?!"
"Is he trying to destroy Fishman Island?!"
"He's insane! Absolutely mad!"
"We're doomed. This is it!"
Countless terrified eyes stared as the Noah's Ark grew larger and larger in their sight.
Their bodies tensed from the fear, frozen in place.
King Neptune saw it too.
His heart sank deeper and deeper—into the abyss.
There was only one person he could hope would save them now.
"White Dove…"
Neptune clenched his fists, face full of conflicted emotion.
He prayed silently; 'Please, let nothing happen!'
Just as despair gripped every heart…
A surge of white mist rose beneath the Noah's Ark.
The mist expanded upward, then suddenly condensed into form.
It formed a head, arms, torso, legs, armor—and wings on its back!
The pure, translucent white gave off a sacred aura.
Yet the towering, heaven-piercing form struck awe and dread into all.
"What is that thing?!"
"Is it another monster coming to destroy Fishman Island?!"
"If that's true… we're really finished."
As everyone panicked, unaware of what was happening…
Beneath the Ark, Roman calmly spoke:
"Illusion-Illusion Fruit: Susanoo-White Dove!"
"Armament Haki: Imbuement!"
Any skill bearing the name "White Dove" was now among Roman's strongest!
The powerful white Susanoo, under his control, became covered in a layer of Armament Haki.
The power unleashed by large-scale Armament Haki was truly terrifying!
Roman folded his arms, standing atop the Susanoo's forehead, then leapt.
He landed directly beneath the Noah's Ark!
"Shigan (Finger Pistol)—Ten Fingers—Golden Lotus!"
Susanoo raised its arms, strength surging in both hands.
Pupupupupu!
With each thrust, wherever Susanoo touched the Ark, it crumbled like soft tofu.
Only then did the people in the plaza begin to react.
"That's the power of Admiral White Dove!"
"That's insane!"
"That's the strongest ability I've ever seen!"
"With Admiral White Dove here, we'll be fine!"
"We're saved!"
Upon witnessing Roman's power, the crowd finally felt at ease.
King Neptune looked on, and a decision formed in his heart.
Roman, like a future Luffy with his Gum Gum Gatling Gun, unleashed a storm of punches.
Like a high-powered blender, he reduced the Noah's Ark to rubble.
Ain's eyes sparkled.
"Lord Roman… is truly powerful!"
The Ark was massive—even after two minutes, Roman hadn't fully destroyed the bow.
So long as the Ark hadn't touched Ain, he wouldn't stop!
Countless thoughts flashed through Roman's mind, but he ultimately chose the most intimidating method.
He suddenly withdrew, took a deep breath, and clenched both fists.
"Seimei Kikan(Life Return)—Final Cycle—Six·King·Gun!"
As his words fell, Susanoo's fists generated a massive shockwave.
Roman released the force outwards.
A violent, unstoppable wave burst forth!
The shockwave effortlessly swept through the Noah's Ark.
Where the wave passed, the Ark shattered instantly.
Wood splinters exploded like a storm.
From above, one would see that nothing could block this terrifying power.
In just moments, the Noah's Ark, sunken in the sea for centuries, was completely obliterated by Roman.
[Ding! The ancient Noah's Ark has been destroyed by the host. The vow shall now be inherited. New Mission: Ensure fishmen and merfolk can live freely on the surface. Reward upon completion: One of the Three Ancient Weapons—Celestial King (Uranus)!]
The system notification stunned Roman.
'Uranus!'
To think that completing this mission would reward him with Uranus!
The Three Ancient Weapons: Pluton, Poseidon, and Uranus.
Pluton's blueprints were likely with Tom.
Alabasta's desert ruins contained ancient history—Robin or Olvia could decipher it.
Poseidon? That was Shirahoshi beside him—her affection already at 100%. Essentially under his control.
Pluton and Poseidon—both already within Roman's grasp.
Only Uranus remained elusive.
And now… the system offered it as a reward.
How could Roman not be excited?!
Meanwhile…
At the Mermaid Café.
A mermaid with short black hair, icy blue eyes, pale skin, purple nails, and a hoodie, sat smoking with a pipe.
Her expression was one of utter shock.
As she stared into the crystal ball before her…