While admiring the spectacular scenery of Reverse Mountain, Roy didn't forget his main purpose. The lighthouse at Twin Cape was staffed by Roger Pirates 'Ship Doctor. Although his medical skills were unknown, the title of Roger's ship 'Ship Doctor alone was enough to dispel any doubts.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
A sudden earthquake shook the entire ship, even the Reverse Mountain swayed, and Roy's ship tilted violently, causing many crew members to fall onto the deck unexpectedly.
"What's going on? A tsunami or an earthquake?" Although the Senior Executive on Roy's ship were powerful, few of them had been to the Grand Line, so they were also a bit confused about this situation.
"Neither. It's a whale crashing into the Red Line," Roy said calmly.
Reiju was startled upon hearing this. The Vinsmoke Family was incredibly powerful, and they knew most of the events on the Grand Line. Naturally, they had heard of this wonder at the entrance to the Grand Line. However, she hadn't expected that Roy, a native of the North Blue, would also know about it. But she was a smart woman, and since the captain wasn't going to say anything, she wisely chose not to ask.
"Haha, Captain, you're joking again. The Red Line is so magnificent that even a group of Giant Sea Kings couldn't do anything to it." Jin laughed, thinking Roy was just trying to lighten the mood.
While the group was talking, the ship had already passed the mountaintop and slid down the last waterway, about to enter the Grand Line.
An incredibly large Island Whale came into view.
"Wow, what a huge whale! It's practically comparable to Giant Sea Kings!" Many crew members were stunned. Strong creatures aren't necessarily big, but big creatures are definitely not weak. Judging by the size of this whale, it could probably destroy a ship with a single "splash leap."
"Captain, you're right, there really are whales crashing into the Red Line." Jin looked like he was questioning the existence of reality.
"Lord Roy, this whale is completely blocking our way. If this continues, we're going to crash into it."
"Lord Roy, let our Vinsmoke Family's high-tech weaponry pave the way for you. The Electromagnetic Cannon I developed is most effective against giant aquatic creatures like this. If you wish, you can have this whale's meat tonight," Judge said obsequiously. He remembered that Roy was a gourmet fanatic, and his current interest in the whale meant he was definitely after its meat.
Roy's lips twitched violently. He still thought highly of this loyal whale and didn't think it was cruel enough to catch and kill it.
He didn't doubt what Judge said. Human weapons have always been terrifying. Even Zunesha would have some difficulty withstanding cannon fire, let alone this Island Whale.
"No need. If we really kill it, powerful figures will come looking for trouble." After saying this seemingly random sentence, Roy walked step by step into the air, leaving Judge there in a daze, unable to understand why killing a whale would provoke retaliation from powerful figures.
Legend has it that those with extremely powerful Observation Haki or those with incredibly pure hearts can Listen to the Voice of All Things. Although Roy cannot reach that level yet, with the help of his Devil Fruit Ability, he can still communicate and comfort others.
A ripple of dreamlike energy emanated from Roy, causing Laboon, which had been violently crashing into the Red Line, to suddenly stop. As if seeing its former master again, Laboon cried out happily.
It stared at Roy with curious eyes. Compared to its eyes, Roy was smaller than an ant, but it could sense that within Roy's tiny body lay terrifying power, as well as kind kindness and a warm, comfortable feeling.
This is not surprising. Dream abilities are inherently the best at conveying goodwill, and all living beings have a natural yearning for beautiful dreams, unless Roy is deliberately causing trouble and emitting a nightmare aura.
After staring at Roy for a while, it seemed to understand the meaning Roy was conveying, and quietly returned to the sea, making way for Roy's fleet.
However, after entering the Grand Line, Roy did not set sail immediately, but instead went to the lighthouse at Twin Cape, only to find it deserted.
"That makes sense. Laboon went berserk again just now. That person must have injected a sedative into Laboon. Now that Laboon has suddenly calmed down, he should come out to check on the situation soon." Roy thought to himself.
Suddenly, the sea surged, and a strange old man with a sunflower-like head jumped directly from the sea to the lighthouse.
Roy sized up the unassuming old man, sensing that beneath his plain appearance lay extraordinary power. However, Roy wasn't surprised; it would be strange if the Pirate Kings's Ship Doctor in One Piece had no strength at all.
Crocus was also observing Roy. With his intelligence, it wasn't hard for him to guess that Laboon had calmed down because of Roy. Moreover, after Roy mastered Conqueror's Haki and integrated it into his Sword Intent, he still couldn't control his aura well. Like a sword with its sharp edge fully exposed, it was hard for him to go unnoticed.
"Young man, you're the one who calmed Laboon down, right? Thank you so much." Crocus's words were sincere; his tranquilizers were almost gone, and Roy's help had at least relieved his immediate crisis.
"No need to be polite. Actually, I did have something to ask of you." Roy didn't bother beating around the bush and went straight to the point.
Crocus's lips twitched. He had never seen anyone so impolite before, and he had a bad feeling about it. "Ahem, I'm just a wretched old man who keeps a lighthouse. How could I possibly be of any help to you?"
It wasn't that he was too stingy, but rather that his identity was too sensitive. Once it was exposed, the Navy would definitely not behave themselves, and it would be impossible to keep giving Laboon tranquilizers from time to time.
"Hahaha, if the Ship Doctor on the Pirate Kings's ship is just an ordinary old man, then even the Five Elders of the World Government are nothing but outdated old men."
Roy's words surprised everyone. His subordinates were initially puzzled that Roy, of such high status, would speak to an old lighthouse keeper on equal footing. However, they were used to Roy's authority and naturally did not question Roy actions.
Hearing Roy's explanation now, Ohm, but I also feel a sense of unreality as I witness a legend. After all, who is the Pirate Kings? He is a true legend on the sea, a legend who created the Great Pirate Era. Even an unknown Ship Doctor on his ship, once connected with the Pirate Kings, cannot be simple.
Reiju's beautiful eyes were filled with shock. She naturally didn't doubt the truth of the matter; someone like Roy would never fabricate such unfounded legends. However, even the Navy and the World Government didn't know about these secrets, so how did Roy know them? In her mind, Roy was like a mystery, making her want to explore him.
The others were even simpler; they had already witnessed Roy's many extraordinary qualities and would not doubt any of Roy statements. In their eyes, Roy was the man destined to become the Pirate Kings.
"Well, alright, I really don't know where you found out. Since you've brought it up, I won't hide it anymore. I did indeed board Roger's ship twenty-three years ago, a very long time ago." Crocus's gaze was distant, as if he had returned to his carefree travels back then.