The moonlight shimmered on the sea.
What are you thinking about?
Kaido's voice came from behind.
Roy did not turn around:
Thinking about the future of this world.
Kaido walked up to him and also looked towards the sea:
"The future? Hmm... The future is all about the strong ruling!"
"Whoever is the strongest will rule over everything!"
Roy smiled:
"Perhaps. But sometimes, strength isn't the only standard."
"Oh? What else?"
"Wisdom, strategy, and people's hearts."
Roy turned to look at Kaido.
" Kaido, what do you want to become?"
Pirate King?
Kaido moment, then shook his head:
" Pirate King? I have no interest in that title."
"What I want is to create a world where only the strong exist!"
"A world of constant war and the survival of the fittest!"
Roy nodded:
"That suits your style perfectly."
"And you, Roy?" Kaido countered, "What do you want to become?"
Roy gazed at the starry sky, his eyes reflecting the myriad stars. "Me..."
"I want to see the truth of this world."
"I want to break some shackles and establish some new rules."
"I want..." he paused, "To allow the people around me to live according to their own will."
Kaido stared at him for a few seconds, then suddenly grinned:
"That sounds even more arrogant than me."
"However, I like it!"
The two looked at each other and burst into laughter.
--
As night deepened, the three returned to their respective lodgings.
When Roy returned to his room, his friends were already resting.
Only Stella remained awake, organizing documents under the lamp.
"Still not asleep?" Roy asked softly.
"Waiting for you."
Stella looked up, her eyes filled with worry.
" Roy, is it really safe to cooperate with Kaido?"
Roy sat down next to her:
There are no absolutely safe choices in this world.
"But cooperating with Kaido is currently the most advantageous option."
"We need the resources of Wano Country, we need Kaido to stand in the spotlight, and we also need the Seastone in his possession."
Stella sighed, "I know. But... Kaido is too dangerous."
"Dangerous, but simple."
Roy patted Stella on the shoulder.
" Kaido has a pure strongman mentality; as long as we can continue to provide value, he won't easily betray us."
"And..." a glint of insight flashed in his eyes, "We weren't entirely unprepared either."
Stella looked at Roy and finally nodded:
I trust your judgment.
"Get some rest, you have a lot to do tomorrow."
"Um."
Roy lay in bed, but didn't fall asleep immediately.
Every detail of the battle with Kaido replayed in his mind.
The power of the ultimate technique, Break, exceeded his expectations.
But the consumption is also staggering.
"Further optimization is needed..."
He murmured to himself and gradually drifted off to sleep.
Tomorrow will be a new beginning.
Roy woke up early the next morning.
After breakfast, he told everyone to continue exercising, while he flew out the window and headed towards the Wano Country.
Leaping over the precipitous waterfall of Wano Country, Roy's figure drew a streamlined line in the morning light.
After half a day of searching, Roy finally found an uninhabited island that resembled Onigashima.
Roy's figure slowly descended, and an invisible surge of mental Telekinesis enveloped the entire island.
"Rise."
With a low shout from him
The rock strata connecting the island's base to the seabed were forcibly "severed".
Countless tons of seawater cascaded down from the bottom of the island, forming a spectacular waterfall, but the island itself was being lifted up by Telekinesis and began to rise slowly.
"Command - Solidify!!"
As Roy moved, immense spiritual power permeated every inch of the island, solidifying the loose soil and rocks into a unified whole.
Roy even cleared away some of the clutter on the island, dividing it into several areas of varying sizes.
After doing all this, Roy controlled the island and flew towards Wano Country.
When the deserted island slowly flew to the side of Onigashima, the Beasts Pirates were all stunned.
"What... what is that?!"
" The Golden Lion?!"
An island?! An island that flies in the sky?!
The sentry on the watchtower could hardly believe his eyes and frantically rubbed them.
Upon hearing the news, Kaido emerged from Skull Dome. Looking at the island slowly approaching in the sky, he paused for a moment, then burst into a deafening laugh:
"Hehehe! Roy! You actually brought the whole island here!"
Roy maneuvered the deserted island to land next to Onigashima, and with the rolling waves, the entire island came to a steady stop beside Onigashima.
Bullet and the others came to Roy's side.
"Boss, you went out so early this morning just to find an island?" Tesoro asked Roy curiously.
"Of course," Roy turned to look at Kaido and King, who had come with him.
"I want to transform this deserted island into our base, and I need your help with that Kaido."
"Just say the word if you need anything!" Kaido.
"I have it, use it as you like!"
"Thanks in advance."
Roy said,
"I'll have Stella send over the first batch of materials later."
"Now, I need a team to help with the construction."
Kaido did not hesitate.
"Ember!"
"You assign people to assist in the construction of the base, under Roy's command!"
"Yes!"
Roy added,
"In addition, I need some craftsmen, especially those familiar with construction and machinery."
"No problem, there are plenty of talented people like this in Wano Country. I'll arrange for someone to come."
After the discussion was completed, both sides immediately took action.
Roy divided the island into several areas:
The central area of the island is designated as the core research zone, which includes Dr. Gracia's laboratory, database, and energy center.
The east side is the living area, which includes dormitories and a canteen.
The south side is the harbor, where the Ark Maxim and other ships dock.
The remaining open space is used as a training ground.
Roy handed the blueprints to Tesoro and looked at Dr. Gracia.
"Doctor, we will prioritize building your experimental base. Please feel free to make any other requests, and I will take priority in resolving them."
" Roy," Dr. Gracia rubbed his hands excitedly.
"I'm very happy with the lab design, but there's one problem..."
Dr. Gracia's excitement gradually turned into worry.
"There is a shortage of researchers. Although I can complete most of the work by myself, I need at least three to five assistants if I want to conduct in-depth research."
"And..."
"Many crucial experimental devices are simply not available on the market. As far as I know, only research institutions under the World Government possess such equipment."
These words caused everyone present to frown.
Kaido snorted coldly.
" The World Government? Those Celestial Dragons ' lackeys won't sell us anything good."
The flames behind Jin flickered slightly.
" The World Government controls the most advanced technology, especially scientists and related equipment, which are strictly controlled in Mary Geoise and several secret research bases."