One Piece: sign-in to Ryujin Jakka

Hearing Stussy's words, the corner of Morgans mouth twitched violently.

At their level, there were still quite a few Devil Fruits, but most of them were absolute garbage.

Although it's often said, "There are no useless Devil Fruits, only useless users," finding someone truly gifted was just too difficult. So to them, those fruits were nothing more than trash. Just hand those kinds of fruits over later.

Still, Morgans was deeply unwilling.

"Stussy, how about another bet?"

"Oh~ What shall we bet on?"

"Still Devil Fruits—this time, ten! Let's bet whether Zero can defeat BIG MOM!"

Stussy looked at Roman, who was slowly rising into the sky, facing off against BIG MOM.

A strange light flickered in her eyes.

"Alright, I accept. I bet that Zero can defeat BIG MOM."

"Oh~ You trust him that much?"

Morgans was quite curious about where Stussy's confidence came from.

"Maybe it's just a woman's intuition," Stussy smiled sweetly at Morgans.

Then she suddenly backed off.

Not only her, but everyone began to retreat quickly. Because both Roman and BIG MOM were exuding an overwhelming killing intent.

"Zero, had I known things would turn out this way, I would've never changed my mind. I should have turned your soul into a snack. MAMAMAMA. But it's still not too late!"

As the first Tea Party, BIG MOM had already anticipated trouble. And Roman, this mysterious figure—if she could thoroughly crush him today, then her future Tea Parties would be smooth sailing!

"You really think you can defeat me, BIG MOM?"

"MAMAMAMA! Show me your full power! Let me see just how far you are from my level!"

"Hope you're still laughing in a moment."

As Roman finished speaking, the Heavenly Flames in the sky were withdrawn by BIG MOM.

Ace's figure came into view. His body was covered in burns. It seemed that even without Armament Haki, the enhanced Heavenly Flame empowered by the Soul-Soul Fruit could still grasp Ace's physical body!

Ace's body dropped limply from the sky.

He struggled to maintain concious, but since setting out to sea, he had never taken such serious damage.

He simply couldn't recover.

Just as despair overwhelmed him—Roman extended a hand, his Rooster Talisman power activating!

Ace's body gently rose into the air.

"In your condition, you'd better stay up here. If you go back down, they might tear you apart. Watch from above—watch how I trample one of the Emperor's beneath my feet."

With those words, Roman kicked the air like it was solid ground, launching himself at tremendous speed!

The power of the talisman was unleashed to the fullest.

"Armament Haki—Imbuement !"

"Armament Haki—Imbuement !"

Seeing Roman coat himself in Armament Haki, BIG MOM did the same.

The crowd watching was stunned.

"He's crazy! Challenging BIG MOM, the Iron Balloon, with Haki?"

"He's definitely going to lose!"

"What arrogance! He's going to get wrecked!"

...

Morgans chuckled and said to Stussy, "He didn't even use his signature sea of flames. He's far too arrogant."

Turning around, Morgans added, "Looks like I won't lose this time!"

But Stussy—being one of CP0 and far stronger than Morgans—instantly recognized Roman's Armament Haki was at its peak!

On par with one of the Navy's Three Admirals—Admiral White Dove!

At that thought, she glanced far into the distance.

There stood the Phantom Illusion, Howard East, reporting to Marine Headquarters.

At the same time, he gave orders to Kizaru: "Begin preparations for a Buster Call. All units, mobilize!"

This time, Admiral Roman was in full command, even able to direct fellow Admiral Kizaru at will.

It felt... amazing.

That's right—Roman was making a massive strategic play!

High above, Roman smirked slightly.

When it came to Haki clashes, he feared no one!

"BOOM!!!"

Roman and BIG MOM's fists collided—

A violent shockwave erupted!

The ground trembled violently!

Cracks spread under BIG MOM's feet!

She staggered back several steps—pain shooting from her arm straight to her brain.

Staring at Roman in disbelief, she gasped:

"Impossible! Peak-level Armament Haki!!"

Her words stunned the crowd.

Morgans' pupils dilated sharply.

The smugness vanished from his face.

"Looks like—once again, I win," Stussy smiled seductively, now filled with unprecedented confidence.

She glanced at Morgans, then at the sky-dominating Zero, calculating her next move.

Yes—Stussy had her own ambitions. She didn't want to remain CP0's lapdog.

As her influence grew across Pleasure Street and the underworld, her dissatisfaction with being a World Government tool only deepened.

She wanted freedom—to control her own fate!

She had long been searching for someone who could help her break free.

And now... she found him.

"Zero, let's see if you can truly defeat BIG MOM today!"

Stussy thought to herself, her lips curving into a secretive smile.

High in the air—

Roman entered full trash-talk mode:

"BIG MOM, one of the Four Emperors? So that's all you've got? Why not become my subordinate instead? I don't know why, but I feel like following me is more promising than being an Emperor of the Seas."

To everyone listening, it was insanely arrogant.

It utterly infuriated BIG MOM!

"You bastard! Die! The seas have no place for the likes of you!!"