One Piece: Waves of Destiny

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Howard Ace, disguised as Roja, followed closely behind Stussy, heading toward the depths of Whole Cake Island.

Stussy gave Roja a quick glance, covering her mouth with a sly chuckle.

"White Dove, I've heard your personality isn't usually like this."

Roja smirked, adjusting his phantom-crafted large belly.

"I just wanted to mess with Katakuri a little."

Stussy quirked a brow. "Your Devil Fruit ability is incredibly versatile. If you ever join CP0, you'd undoubtedly become their strongest operative!"

"No thanks," Roja replied nonchalantly. "I've got my sights set on being an Admiral."

Stussy rolled her eyes but didn't press further. Spotting Morgans, the famed newspaper tycoon, in the distance, she shifted her attention and walked off.

Roja, meanwhile, casually wandered the island. While strolling, he quietly observed the terrain and assessed the layout of Big Mom's forces.

Above the island, Roja's true body hovered aboard Noah's Ark, surrounded by powerful winds. The massive golden ship cast an imposing shadow over the waters.

Suddenly, an electronic voice echoed in Roja's mind.

[Ding! Check-in mission activated: Whole Cake Island. Reward: Perfect—Eight Gates Formation! Time limit: 3 days.]

Hearing the system's announcement, Roja's lips curled into a sly grin.

"It's finally here! Perfect Eight Gates Formation… now that's worth looking forward to."

Stretching his arms, Roja sighed contentedly. After all, in this world, the feeling of constant growth was undeniably exhilarating.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The long-awaited tea party officially began. Big Mom had yet to appear, but her formidable presence loomed over the event. Surrounding the grand venue were her elite subordinates, including the Three Sweet Commanders, standing vigilantly before the gathering of guests.

Among the crowd, whispers spread like wildfire.

"I heard Big Mom invited that mysterious figure. Why isn't he here yet?"

"Maybe he chickened out?"

"Could be. A guy like that wouldn't want to risk it, would he?"

"Still… I'm curious. What does he even look like?"

As the murmurs continued, a shadow darkened the skies above Whole Cake Island.

Everyone craned their necks upward, only to see the golden hull of Noah's Ark descending from the heavens. The blinding sunlight gave way to the massive ship, its silhouette casting an ominous aura.

Gasps erupted from the crowd.

"Whose ship is that?!"

"I've never seen anything like it!"

"Could it be the Golden Lion's?"

"Impossible! The Golden Lion was defeated by that mysterious man!"

"Wait… doesn't that guy have powers similar to the Golden Lion's?"

"Rumor has it he also controls monstrous flames and wields unparalleled swordsmanship!"

"This guy… is terrifying. Why would Big Mom invite him?"

Amid the commotion, Noah's Ark gracefully landed on the sea, its descent causing massive waves to ripple outward.

Roja, cloaked and radiating an intimidating presence, floated down from the ark using the power of his talisman.

From a distance, Stussy stood next to Morgans, observing the spectacle. She muttered, almost to herself, "I have a bad feeling about this. His arrival might stir up chaos."

Morgans shook his head, his feathery wings mimicking human gestures.

"Relax, this is Big Mom's territory. Even if he's powerful, there's no way he could take on her entire crew."

Stussy glanced at him with a mischievous smirk.

"Care to bet on that?"

Morgans tilted his head. "What kind of bet?"

Stussy chuckled. "Five Devil Fruits. I wager that this 'mysterious man' will disrupt the entire tea party."

Morgans considered the odds, rubbing his wings together in thought.

"No way he'd act recklessly here. The risk is too high." After a moment's pause, he nodded confidently. "Fine. Five Devil Fruits it is!"

Stussy's grin widened, her expression as cunning as ever.

The moment Roja stepped foot on Whole Cake Island, the system's voice echoed in his mind once more.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for unlocking the Perfect Eight Gates Formation. This perfected technique allows access to eight gates, granting immense power with each gate opened. Upon unlocking the final gate, the Gate of Death, there is no loss of life. Truly, a flawless formation.]

As the announcement faded, Roja felt the knowledge to master the formation flood his mind. A faint, knowing smile tugged at his lips beneath his cloak.

It was then that Katakuri approached Roja.

"Please present your invitation," the Sweet Commander said sternly.

Roja turned to face him, releasing a wave of Conqueror's Haki so intense that it felt like a ferocious beast had descended upon Katakuri. The overwhelming pressure paralyzed the Commander, leaving him momentarily stunned.

Satisfied, Roja strode past without a word.

Katakuri, regaining his senses after Roja disappeared into the venue, muttered in shock, "Unbelievable… such overwhelming strength."

While Katakuri's experience with Roja's Haki was brief, it didn't go unnoticed. The gathered figures in the dark underworld, many seasoned warriors themselves, exchanged uneasy glances. They had all felt the raw power emanating from this mysterious figure.

Roja, meanwhile, ignored their stares. He walked with a calm, commanding air, exuding an aura that demanded respect and fear. In this world, strength was everything, and Roja understood that perfectly.

However, his thoughts were interrupted by a surge of powerful Haki emanating from the palace. A sinister presence was approaching…

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