Xia Ya: Roger, you don't want your wife and child to be in trouble, do you?!

Meanwhile...

After two years of studying, Shaya's knowledge level had once again improved.

From level six, it had risen to level seven across the board! Now, Shaya possessed the combat prowess of a high-ranking executive in a Yonko crew, in terms of physique, Haki, and overall fighting strength.

With Shaya's current strength, if he were in the Beasts Pirates, he could easily become one of the Flying Six (Tobi Roppo) by eating just one Zoan-type Devil Fruit, and immediately debut as an idol.

Even becoming a Lead Performer wasn't out of the question.

Shaya wasn't too concerned about this, though. After all, Kaido, Teacher Kaido, and Charlotte Linlin, Big Mom, who were at the same age, were undoubtedly stronger than him.

He, who was using a cheat, was still not as strong as the geniuses native to this world at the same age. This made Shaya, the transmigrator, feel a bit ashamed!

However, Shaya's improvement in strength was only one aspect. What truly excited him was that after his intelligence reached level seven, he astonishingly gained the ability of photographic memory.

This caused Shaya's learning ability to advance by leaps and bounds! Furthermore, after his talent reached level seven, Shaya's ability to understand and apply knowledge reached an incredible level.

Yes, Shaya didn't care much about the improvements in Haki, strength, speed, or other stats. What he truly cared about were the enhancements in intelligence and talent.

With the dual assistance of intelligence and talent, Shaya was like someone who had eaten the same Devil Fruit as Vegapunk, but without any side effects, constantly progressing in science and technology.

At the same time, over the years, Shaya had continuously hidden his true strength, appearing incredibly low-key. He would occasionally buy a few slaves to show a semblance of normalcy, reassuring the other Celestial Dragons.

And then, one day.

Shaya, who had originally planned to continue lying low, felt a sudden urge to go out and explore after receiving the latest newspaper from Stussy.

This was because the new newspaper from Stussy bore a headline: "Shocking! Gol D. Roger Reaches the Final Island, Laugh Tale! The Pirate King is Born."

"Gol D. Roger has circumnavigated the world! And reached the legendary Final Island, Laugh Tale?"

Shaya mused inwardly.

As for the newspaper's alteration of Gol D. Roger's name to "Goldo Roger," Shaya wasn't surprised at all...

This was because the World Government, or more accurately, the Celestial Dragons, were actively trying to eliminate the influence of those with the initial 'D.' in their names.

Legend had it that those with the initial 'D.' were beings known as the D. clan!

They were the gods of this world, and the greatest enemies of the Celestial Dragons!

"Roger? Perhaps I can meet him before he dies."

"After all, he is the legendary Pirate King."

Gazing at Roger on the newspaper, Shaya suddenly had a peculiar thought. He decided to meet this legendary king who had conquered the entire sea and was now gravely ill.

After all, in Shaya's plan, he would need Roger's body in the future. If possible, he hoped to obtain Roger's consent...

The reason why Shaya wanted to do this also had his own reasons! After Roger's execution, his corpse would definitely be buried by the former members of the Roger Pirates...

Shaya didn't want to conflict with the former Roger Pirates while he was planning for Roger's body, or more accurately, for Roger's Lineage Factor.

If he were to fall out with his cheap brother, Red-Haired Shanks, over Roger's body, it would be a loss that outweighed the gain.

Thinking of this, Shaya, holding the newspaper, walked out of the library and said softly to Stussy, who was waiting outside, "Stussy, let's go!"

"Young Master Shaya, you're going back?!"

Upon hearing this, Stussy said to Shaya with a chuckle.

"No! I mean, we're preparing to set sail!"

Shaya said softly to Stussy.

"Huh?!"

Hearing this, Stussy's cerebellum almost atrophied. This Celestial Dragon young master of hers was truly full of whimsical ideas.

He wanted to set sail at the drop of a hat. Who could stand this?!

At this moment, Stussy had only one question in her heart: "What on earth is this inherently evil Celestial Dragon brat thinking?!"

"Stussy, my head hurts!"

"Come here and massage my temples."

While Stussy was spacing out, Shaya's voice continued to ring in her ears.

"Coming, coming..."

As Shaya spoke, Stussy immediately came to his side. With a smile, she extended her fingers and gently massaged Shaya's temples.

Well, even though Stussy's mind said no, her body was quite honest.

Shaya's favorite thing to do was to order around those who wanted to kill him but were forced to work for him due to his status.

Six months later.

Shaya continued to prepare in the Holy Land Mary Geoise for another six months.

During these six months, Shaya did not rush to find Roger.

Roger was currently seriously ill, and Shaya was unsure if Roger had met Portgas D. Rouge. In other words, Roger was in a stage where he had nothing to lose. It was difficult for Shaya to determine if Roger would suddenly lose his temper, get hot-headed, and unleash Kamui to hack him to death if Shaya were to say to him, "Old man, after you die, can I borrow your corpse? I plan to make a clone for fun."

Therefore, Shaya decided to play it safe. It would be best to make a move after Roger had a son, a wife, and something to care about.

At that time, Shaya could have said to Roger, "Pirate King Roger, you wouldn't want anything to happen to your wife and child, would you?!"

As for the next six months.

Besides preparing to negotiate with Roger...

Shaya suddenly had a whim and decided to learn the World Government's exclusive martial art, Rokushiki.

To slightly enhance his own combat power.

After all, although Shaya's current skill level was seven, his skill slots were still completely empty.

Speaking of Rokushiki, one must mention CP0, who specifically served the Celestial Dragons and worked for them.

The members of this intelligence organization were all masters promoted from the World Government's intelligence organizations, CP1 to CP9! Each one was an expert proficient in Rokushiki.

For Shaya, a Celestial Dragon, there was nothing faster or more cost-effective than learning Rokushiki directly from the masters who belonged to CP0 and were skilled in it.

With that thought, Shaya looked at Stussy beside him and said softly, "Stussy, do you know CP0?!"

"Huh? Could it be that I've been exposed?!"

Stussy was stunned for a moment after hearing Shaya's words, then nodded and said, "Of, of course I know! I don't know why Young Master Shaya is asking this?!"

"I heard that those who belong to the government department called CP0 have mastered a powerful martial art called Rokushiki. Is it said to be very strong and have great power?!"

Shaya asked Stussy, feigning ignorance.

"It's alright."

Stussy slowly relaxed upon hearing this.

"It seems this young master just intends to inquire about Rokushiki!"

"This means my identity hasn't been exposed yet..."

Stussy thought to herself, and her expression immediately returned to normal.

"Really? Go find me a CP0. I want to learn Rokushiki!"

"After all, since we're going out to sea this time, I still need some skills to protect myself."

"This way, we'll be much safer..."

Shaya said softly to Stussy.

"If you are purely concerned about your own safety, I don't think you need to learn Rokushiki, a martial art that requires great effort to master!."

"The World Government and the Navy will fully prepare bodyguards for you to be responsible for your safety! You just need to entrust your safety to them..."

Stussy heard this and gave Shaya a gentle smile. After all, Shaya was still too young...

Since Shaya was a Celestial Dragon, did he still need to consider his own safety?

Who didn't know that on this great sea, once the Celestial Dragons were angered, they would face the mad pursuit of a Marine Admiral? One had to know that was a Marine Admiral, one of the world's strongest forces...

"Go find CP0 for me. I want to learn Rokushiki!"

Shaya said this, looking coldly at Stussy, and spoke in a deep voice.

"Uh..." Stussy's expression flickered, and she nodded after a moment, "Understood!"

This time, Stussy fell silent. She didn't say anything more.