In this world, nothing remained unchanged.
As more and more forces from outside were sent into the East Blue, even with the Calm Belt serving as a natural barrier, the defensive lines on both sides of the East Blue came under immense pressure.
Roy's will in response was simple: any who dared invade would be killed without mercy.
Large numbers of Fish-Man Units, Sea Beast Legions, and Clone ability-user legions began entering the Calm Belt to reinforce its defenses.
For a time, bloody flowers bloomed from time to time upon the tranquil waters of the Calm Belt.
As external pressure intensified, the entire East Blue drew closer together and began operating at an accelerated pace.
The East Blue had now become the only hope in some people's eyes.
Thus, it was plain to see that the East Blue would face even greater challenges in the days to come.
Even so, Roy still adhered to his original plan.
The defensive lines on both sides of the East Blue were continuously reinforced, becoming an inescapable net.
Meanwhile, essential supplies for everyday human life were being produced around the clock and stockpiled in key bases in the sky and beneath the sea.
And because sea levels were constantly rising, in order to obtain vast amounts of resources within a short time—
The East Blue under Roy's command began conducting reckless, consequence-free excavation in mineral-rich regions that were about to be flooded.
The public mindset now was that since the islands were about to be submerged anyway, every bit they could mine was profit.
As for the unfortunate civilians who had previously been allotted land, only for that land to be swallowed by the sea—
After their hometowns were submerged, Roy relocated most of them, out of humanitarian concern, to various factories and the