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End of Year 1506, Marineford Calendar.

Punk Hazard.

Located in the latter half of the Grand Line, it belongs to the World Government and is used to imprison criminals.

At the same time, this is also one of the research bases of the world's foremost scientist, Vegapunk.

However, Vegapunk is not on the island right now. The one left in charge here is another scientist known as the "Supreme Authority of Weapons of Mass Destruction"—Caesar Clown.

Besides him, there are dozens of researchers and a small number of security personnel.

This defensive force may seem weak, but it is more than enough.

After all, not many people dare to raid a World Government island, and Caesar Clown himself is a Logia Type Devil Fruit user, making him a formidable fighter.

But...

This vast ocean always has ambitious individuals who are adept at seizing the slightest "opportunity."

A tiny grain of sand, carried by the ventilation ducts, infiltrated the laboratory.

Then came more grains of sand...

"Crocodile?!"

Inside the laboratory, Caesar stared intently at the man before him.

A slicked-back hairstyle, a horizontal scar across his face, an earring in his right ear, and a cigar clenched in his mouth.

He wore a fur coat, his left hand was gone, replaced by a golden hook.

The man was none other than [Sand Crocodile] Crocodile, who, after setting out to sea just a few years ago, became one of the Shichibukai due to his immense power!

Caesar couldn't understand why the other man was here.

The Shichibukai are "Legal Pirates" recruited by the World Government, holding a unique status, with several vacant positions currently available.

They possess a certain degree of legal plunder rights, so there was no reason for them to raid a World Government research facility!

"Hehehe, how should I put it?"

Crocodile chuckled softly, carefully choosing his words.

Just then, two more security personnel discovered the anomaly and rushed into the laboratory, swinging their swords at Crocodile.

Swish! Swish!

The two blows landed, but only struck his body, which had already turned to sand.

This was the power of the Logia Type—the Sand-Sand Fruit!

Crocodile seized one of the men by the neck and, in the blink of an eye, drained all the moisture from his body, leaving him a dried husk.

The other man was naturally unable to escape, easily engulfed by the sand that erupted from the floor.

Caesar witnessed this scene. Although he was also a Logia Type Devil Fruit user, as a scientist, he was certainly no match for this battle-hardened fighter before him.

Helpless, he could only resort to invoking the "World Government" as a deterrent.

"[Sand Crocodile], do you want to be wanted by the World Government again!"

"No."

"I originally just wanted to sneakily find some secret information, but I didn't expect to uncover more interesting intelligence."

Crocodile's gaze turned grim as he looked up at Caesar and said with a low laugh:

"Caesar... is it? If the news of me causing a scene here gets out, you'll be the first one to be wanted, won't you?"

"..."

At these words, Caesar's expression instantly stiffened.

"Wh-what are you talking about?"

"Don't play dumb!"

Crocodile said grimly, "It seems you've been secretly transporting something to this island behind the backs of the World Government and Vegapunk."

"I, I don't know..."

Caesar's confidence waned with each word.

Crocodile pressed his advantage, "You discovered something beneath the sea at the former Ohara ruins in West Blue, brought it back, and intend to research it in secret, right!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Caesar broke out in a cold sweat. He then immediately locked down the laboratory controls and broadcast a message.

"The alarm is a false one, there are no intruders. Everyone, return to your posts!"

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the security personnel no longer rushed towards the laboratory and returned to their respective positions.

Only Caesar remained, panting heavily, with the look of someone facing impending doom.

Because Crocodile was absolutely right!

What kind of place was Ohara?

It was once a famous archaeological holy land in West Blue. Later, because the archaeologists on the island secretly researched true history, the World Government launched a Buster Call and completely erased it.

In other words, the name "Ohara" itself was now a taboo on the seas!

Anyone or anything associated with Ohara would be erased by the World Government.

And he, Caesar Clown, was never a good person to begin with. He often engaged in illegal research, even conducting human experiments.

Just recently, his private exploration team discovered something strange on the seabed of the former Ohara.

Not boring history books, but something more special…

Caesar wanted to unlock its secrets, so he had people secretly transport it to Punk Hazard, intending to conduct research.

But the research had barely begun when Crocodile burst into the laboratory!

And Crocodile was right about that too.

Caesar didn't dare report Crocodile's illegal activities to the World Government, because Caesar's current actions were even more "illegal"!

"Hehehehe, I thought I wouldn't gain anything this time, but I didn't expect it to be somewhat interesting."

Crocodile took a puff of his cigar and blew smoke towards Caesar.

"Why don't you show me your secret? If I'm not interested, I'll naturally leave."

What was he interested in?

That would be Pluton, one of the three ancient weapons.

Crocodile had previously found clues about Pluton, and Ohara, as an archaeological holy land, its relics might be related to ancient weapons!

Caesar stared at Crocodile, realizing that today's matter was troublesome.

He couldn't win in a fight, and he couldn't escape.

He could only choose to cooperate.

So he immediately put on a smiling face and laughed heartily, "Shurorororo, I didn't expect the famous Sand Crocodile to be interested in scientific research!"

"Less nonsense!"

Sand swirled around Crocodile, ready to strike at any moment.

Caesar quickly shook his head, "Alright, alright, I'll show you right now!"

He paced to a wall and pressed a button beside it. The wall slowly rose, revealing what was sealed inside.

Caesar grinned, his expression slightly stiff.

"But honestly, I trembled a little when I first saw this thing..."

"Hmm?"

Crocodile didn't understand.

Caesar Clown was a notorious figure in the underworld, having developed many weapons of mass destruction. He was a complete warmonger.

What could make such a man feel "trembled"?

Rumble rumble…

The wall slowly rose, revealing the "thing" hidden behind it.

Crocodile's pupils constricted.

That was… a Poneglyph?

A Poneglyph was a special type of large stone that could not be destroyed, and it was inscribed with ancient text.

But Crocodile quickly dismissed this guess.

Because the object before him, while also a large, square stone, and its material very similar to that of a Poneglyph, had no ancient text on it.

Instead, it was an exquisitely crafted "humanoid sculpture"!

"The stone of a Poneglyph, with no ancient text, but carved into… a person?"

Crocodile gazed at the person.

It was a young man, nearly three meters tall, with his arms spread wide, his legs straight and crossed.

Crocodile was quite knowledgeable about art, so he could assert that even the top sculptors on this sea would find it extremely difficult to replicate this sculpture!

It was too perfect.

Whether it was the expression, posture, movement, or the musculature of the body, it was all perfect!

It was the rawest sense of human power and dynamism, without a single ounce of excess!

"Shurorororo, this is a marvelous and significant discovery!"

Caesar couldn't help but get excited.

He was scum, a warmonger, an arms dealer, but also a scientist.

On stone material identical to the Poneglyphs, a person was actually carved!

How was this done? And why would the ancients carve him?

More importantly--

Who was he?

"..."

Even Crocodile was stunned in place.

He had originally intended to use leverage to threaten Caesar and expand his influence, but unexpectedly, he seemed to have discovered something more astonishing.

Scared?

Of course not.

For an ambitious man, more "secrets" meant more "opportunities"!

"So..."

Crocodile narrowed his eyes, looking at the face of the sculpted youth, "To be carved on a Poneglyph by the ancients, who exactly is he?"

"There are some words under the sculpture, it seems to be his name."

Seeing Crocodile's interest, Caesar relaxed and treated him as a new "underground trading partner," getting close.

"But I'm not sure about the specifics, after all, I can't read ancient text either."

"..."

Crocodile frowned slightly, slowly stepped forward, and examined the line of text beneath the sculpture.

He murmured, "Who are you?"

"..."

"I am Aiven Lindsay."

A third voice spoke, and for a moment, neither of the other two could react.

But in the next instant, both Crocodile and Caesar's eyes widened, and cold sweat streamed down their faces.

Who! Who is speaking?!

Following the sound, they saw that the "perfect" sculpture had opened its eyes, and its lips moved, shedding a few thin flakes of stone.

His pupils shifted, scanning the two men before him.

"I am Aiven Lindsay."

The sculpture spoke, its voice slightly hoarse and tinged with confusion.

"What year is it now?"

The new book is released! It's the familiar Pirates!

After writing urban weirdness for so long, it's time to change my thinking. Otherwise, my mind will become rigid, and I won't be able to write anything. It's painful.

Although I always feel that explaining things in a book is very embarrassing, for the convenience of my readers, I'll mention it in advance.

As stated in the synopsis, the cheat will borrow the abilities of the eight demons, but the original characters from Jackie Chan Adventures will not appear. The focus will be on the immersion in the Pirate world.

Story-driven, semi-invincible, the familiar 60/40 split.

The focus is on characterization and story.

For those who want to see someone killed with a single blow, or someone killed on a whim, I'm sorry, I really can't write that.

I've also written several old Pirate books, Pirates: Hero's Arrival, Pirates: Your Emperor Is Back!, the style continues, and the plot quality is guaranteed.

As for the protagonist's image, which characters will be brought in, I believe those who understand will understand...

A-yi-ya-yi-ya-yi~~~

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