One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 89 From Heaven to Hell

My body felt light and airy, with soft music playing in my ears. Pink petals fluttered in the breeze, and the sunlight was incredibly gentle. The golden glow brought a sense of holiness, and creamy white clouds gathered automatically at my feet, forming step after step of the stairs. Each step revealed a different view.

Am I going to heaven? Bucky's mind wandered as he gazed at the gleaming golden gate.

But in the blink of an eye, the warm and beautiful environment changed.

The music turned eerie and terrifying, the flowers withered and rotted, emitting a foul odor, a gaping maw appeared above the sun, and the white clouds beneath his feet suddenly vanished, causing him to plummet downwards, making it increasingly difficult to breathe.

what?

I hope I'm not going to hell.

I have not……

Suddenly he felt a heavy slap on his face.

It seemed like he had just woken up from a nightmare, and he could breathe again. Bucky wiped away his cold sweat, thankfully it was just a nightmare.

But after seeing Roman's face, he felt that the nightmare he had just experienced was... not so bad.

"Looks like you're alright. By the way, what was that explosion all about?" Looking at Bucky, who had regained consciousness, Roman withdrew his hand, which was about to deliver another slap. The method was crude, but it worked. Actions are always more practical than words. He had shouted at Bucky several times, but there was no response. Then a slap woke him up.

"How should I know?" Bucky, now fully awake, started to laugh it off.

"Wait, that Moria..."

"Don't worry, he's lost consciousness and I've tied him up. But I really want to know who's so capable of doing that to him. They must be a top-notch expert."

"Hahaha, of course it's my 'Bucky Bomb'! I developed this bomb..." Oh no, he accidentally let it slip. He was planning to use it as a trump card, but now the cold sweat that Bucky had just wiped away was back on his body.

Although Roman was just a brat in his eyes, this brat was no ordinary person. If he didn't catch him off guard, he probably wouldn't be able to escape. And unfortunately, he saw the burns on Roman's body. As the creator, Bucky could naturally tell that Roman's injuries were thanks to him.

I hadn't intended to use the Bucky bomb at that distance, but seeing Moria's terrifying gigantic form made me panic, and I threw my own bomb out. I have no memory of what happened after that.

Pakistani missiles?

Ah, I vaguely remember. In the original story, it seemed to have destroyed half a town. Such a powerful bomb is much more powerful than a regular cannon.

Then Moriah's miserable appearance would be understandable.

After all, the Shadow-Shadow Fruit is a Paramecia-type fruit, so it's impossible to become an elemental being, and Moria, who is still fusing with shadows, is obviously not in a convenient time to escape.

Although Roman had considered whether to launch an attack during those few seconds, she ultimately chose the safest approach.

As a result, his careful consideration was no match for Bucky's casual strike.

So, I guess I'm just not cut out for making plans?

Seeing that Roman hadn't gotten angry but had instead fallen into a state of dejection, Bucky visibly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Roman didn't intend to settle scores with him later. But would Roman really let him off so easily?

"Alright, let's go check out the treasure." Even when feeling down, the moment money is involved, all unpleasantness vanishes.

If you're willing to give your enemy 100 million Berries, he'll most likely be willing to let bygones be bygones.

Just like Bucky now, laughing so hard he's practically shaking.

"Haha, you little rascal, you really have a good eye for things."

"Just call me Roman. I'm tired of hearing it all the time, 'little brat.'" Roman stood up again, brushing the dust off his clothes, but the stinging pain still lingered.

This is the power of technology.

Although, in Roman's view, most people in the One Piece world are somewhat simple-minded, the scientists there are incredibly brilliant.

Let's not even talk about Vegapunk, who was 500 years ahead of the world in technology. The World Government's Science Department alone has a bunch of incredibly brilliant inventors.

The modernization of naval warships and the upgrading of weapons are all the results of these scientists.

Although Bucky may seem a bit simple-minded, the fact that he was able to invent such a weapon shows that he has the talent to be a scientist.

If I send him to the Navy's Science Department, will my military merits increase?

If Pakistani missiles can be mass-produced, they would be a good weapon.

Although this process will take several years.

However, the World Government has always allocated sufficient funds and personnel to the Science Department, so the estimated time can be shortened.

"Hurry up, little... Roman, if you don't hurry, I can't walk fast at all!" Bucky began to complain, his eyes already shining, eager to get to Moria's base.

Roman didn't reply, but quickened his pace.

This was originally supposed to be the residence of a wealthy family on the island, but Moria transformed it into a haunted house, eerie and terrifying.

Although not every island has a king, the gap between rich and poor still exists. At least the exquisite ornaments here are not ordinary items. If it weren't for the terrifying environment, it would be a good place for leisure and entertainment.

The floor was covered in a mixture of an unknown green liquid and red blood; the white walls were stained with bloody handprints; drag marks and broken fingernails marred the wooden floor; flies swarmed on the ground, where traces of rotting flesh remained; the picture frame on the wooden bench was shattered; and the faces of the family were blurred by blood. Since Moria had taken over this place, their fate was sealed. Only the white jasmine in the glass bottle seemed to hold a trace of life, yet it sent a chill down one's spine.

Roman stepped forward and touched the texture; it seemed to be a silk velvet flower, handmade, and quite elegant.

Although Buggy was startled by the scene in the room, he was a pirate after all and quickly remembered his main job.

"Treasure, treasure, treasure, where is it?" Bucky began searching rapidly.

"There should be a basement or wine cellar here, after all, it's a small island in the South China Sea."

The South China Sea is rich in resources, and the tradition of winemaking has a long history. Families with the means would prepare a basement to store their fine wines.

However, a dark and dry place is also suitable for doing other things, such as completing one's own shadow experiment.