Cloud-Cloud Fruit

High above

The Pink Dragon soared through the clouds, its massive body whipping up gusts of wind, and it had been flying for a full three hours.

The sea below gradually became unfamiliar; the familiar shipping routes were long gone, replaced by a Deserted Island that no one ever visited.

Zoro sat cross-legged on his neck, clutching three swords, his face growing increasingly stiff, his brows furrowed so deeply they could trap a fly.

"Strange... Didn't Nami say there were many Sky Islands around Weatheria? How come I haven't seen a single one?"

Luffy eyes flickered, his voice filled with doubt. "Zoro... did we fly in the wrong direction?"

Zoro slapped the hilt of his sword, declaring confidently, "Impossible! Absolutely impossible!!"

"I've always had a great sense of direction!!"

"But we've already flown over three islands, and they're all deserted little islands..." Luffy shook his dragon head, reminding him.

"..."

After a few seconds of silence, Zoro's expression stiffened, and he finally reluctantly took out the Den Den Mushi from his pocket.

"Chirp chirp--"

The Den Den Mushi had only rang for half a second when Nami's furious roar exploded like thunder, "Luffy, you idiot! Where the hell have you been?!"

"I've been waiting in Piazza Weatheria for four whole hours! And you still haven't arrived?!"

Zoro: "..."

Luffy: "..."

A deathly silence fell over the air.

"Say something!!"

The Den Den Mushi's face mimicked Nami's expression, and it was practically spitting fire with anger.

Zoro coughed lightly and forced a smile, "Um... Nami, Weatheria is in the east, right?"

There was a three-second silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

The next moment, Nami's hysterical scream nearly shattered their eardrums, "I told you, Weatheria drifted to the West Blue! The West Blue!! The West!!"

"Which way are you flying?!"

Luffy & Zoro: "..."

The dragon's form froze in mid-air, its head and the green-haired swordsman's expressions strikingly similar: blank and dazed, as if the very air itself was filled with—

We're doomed.

Some time later, Enel, who happened to be back at headquarters reporting for duty, was forcibly asked by Ace to make a trip with an impatient expression, and finally brought Nami back from the sky above the West Blue.

In the courtyard, the stone path paved with white clouds emits a soft light.

Nami stood in the center with her arms crossed, her long orange hair fluttering slightly with anger, her eyes seeming to spew flames, and her entire aura was like a volcano about to erupt.

After a while, two figures descended from the sky. As soon as they stood still, their eyes were stunned by Nami, who was exuding anger like a witch.

Even Zoro, who is usually calm, had a shiver run down his spine.

"Sashi Long time no see ~ Nami!" Luffy forced a trembling smile, trying to appear relaxed.

"Bang!!"

Nami's Iron Fist slammed into Luffy's head, instantly creating a large bulge.

"Ughhh!!" Luffy screamed and crouched down, clutching his head.

Zoro wanted to explain, but forced himself to take two steps. "Nami, I definitely didn't point in the wrong direction, it's just that Luffy— "

"Bang!!"

Before he could finish speaking, another iron Iron Fist slammed into Zoro's head.

"Aaaaaah!!" Zoro also crouched on the ground, clutching his head, tears welling up in his eyes.

Ace and Nojiko stood to the side, looking at each other, not daring to breathe, for fear of being caught in the crossfire.

As for Enel? He had already transformed into a bolt of lightning and made a hasty escape, running faster than anyone else.

Seeing Nami's fist about to land again, Luffy frantically pulled out a Devil Fruit from his pocket—a fruit that was pure white with patterns resembling floating clouds.

"Nami!!"

"This is the fruit Roy asked me to give you!!"

The Iron Fist suddenly stopped in mid-air, Nami's gaze was instantly drawn to the fruit.

The fruit is pure white, with delicate cloud-like patterns swirling around its surface, as if it might vanish into the wind at any moment.

"This is...?"

Anger was replaced by curiosity; Nami's eyes shone like stars as she snatched the fruit.

"Roy said this was specially prepared for you, Logia - Cloud-Cloud Fruit," Luffy quickly added, afraid that the next punch would land.

"Logia?!"

Without hesitation, Nami took a bite. The fruit melted in her mouth, and a strange power instantly flowed through her body!

"Buzz--!"

In an instant, her body floated slightly into the air, and the surrounding air spun around her.

The mist gathered from all around the courtyard, condensing into a ball at her fingertips, sometimes turning into a storm, sometimes dissipating into wisps of smoke.

"This power..." Nami's eyes blazed with fervent light.

She raised her hand, and the mist in her palm instantly transformed into a bolt of white lightning before dissipating.

"The ability to manipulate clouds, combined with meteorology... haha, starting today--"

"I am now the 'Master of the Weather'!!"

Luffy and Zoro both breathed a sigh of relief and quietly took a half-step back.

Luffy rubbed the large bump on his head and muttered, "Luckily, Roy's Devil Fruit saved me..."

Zoro retorted coldly, "If you hadn't been flying around so recklessly, we would have arrived long ago..."

"Bang! Bang!"

Both of them received two more punches to the head at the same time.

"Ouch!! That hurts--"

Nami, hands on her hips, scoffed and looked down at the two like a queen. "Don't think this is over! If you dare get lost again—I'll strike you both dead with Thundercloud!!"

Ace finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, "Hahaha, as expected... only Nami can handle these two idiots."

Nojiko smiled gently, her eyes tender. "However... this fruit is really suitable for her."

1484 of the Sea Circle Calendar - New World Seas

For the past few months, Roy has been almost inseparable from Garp, following him everywhere.

The two often sparred during their journey, Iron Fist against Iron Fist, shattering the Deserted Island countless times.

In the end, even the usually arrogant Garp had to admit that Roy's fists could now collide head-on with his own.

Along with Garp's expedition, they joined forces to annihilate several Pirate crews, large and small.

Rumors about Roy quickly spread throughout the entire Marine Headquarters: "He's a monster rookie who can go toe-to-toe with Vice Admiral Garp!!"

For this reason, Roy was exceptionally granted the position of "Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral," shocking everyone.

--At this moment, on the vast ocean.

Under the blazing sun and surging sea breeze, the massive Warship sailed steadily forward, cutting through the waves.

On the deck, two sun loungers were placed side by side.

Garp was lying in one of the photos, basking in the sun, a half-eaten Donut in his hand, muttering to himself:

"Hey! I told you long ago! You're meant to be my adjutant!"

On another sun lounger, Roy leaned back, his gaze relaxed and a smile playing on his lips, "Isn't the adjutant position already taken by Brother Bogard? I don't want to steal his job!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the swordsman standing to the side gently raised his head.

The man was wearing a well-tailored beige suit, his hat pulled low, almost obscuring half his face, with only a barely perceptible curve at the corner of his mouth.

It was none other than Garp's personal adjutant, Bogard.

He nodded to Roy, a silent form of approval.

However, the tranquility didn't last long; a furious, urgent roar suddenly erupted from the lookout tower:

"Vice Admiral Garp--! Roger Pirates spotted ahead!!"

The deck erupted in chaos as countless soldiers peered out, their faces filled with horror and tension.

"What?!"

Before Garp could even get up, Roy's figure beside him had already vanished.

"Whoosh!"

The next moment, his figure flashed directly onto the bow of the ship.

Roy took off his sunglasses and looked at the giant ship sailing towards him, cutting through the waves.

Three towering masts pierced the sky, and huge red sails Hunting Roar;

The prow is carved with a design of two intertwined Fish-Men, with a menacing cannon barrel prominently displayed in the center;

There is a huge round egg in the center of the ship.

--It's the Roger Pirates' ship, the Oro Jack!

Oro Jack

In an instant, all the sailors on deck seemed to freeze, unable to utter a sound.

Roy stood at the bow, his robes Hunting Roar in the sea breeze, his gaze fixed on the legendary ship like that of a hawk.

A meaningful smile slowly spread across his lips, "Heh... Roger at this time..."