After explaining the confidentiality requirements...
Roy continued making arrangements.
"From now on, everyone should continue their practice as usual."
Tesoro, you will continue to oversee the research facility and ensure the Doctor's research is not disturbed.
Stella, gather more intelligence on the current situation at sea.
This includes some Devil Fruit User, preparing for our future.
"Okay!" they both replied in unison.
After the conversation ended, everyone dispersed.
Watching the departing crowd, Roy suddenly called out to Bullet, who was about to leave.
"By the way, Bullet, I'm going to set up a gravity training area at the base, specifically for the extreme training of experimental subjects."
If you have time, please help with the training; the professor needs to observe these experimental subjects.
"Okay! No problem."
"But to what extent should it proceed?"
Seeing Bullet's sinister grin, Roy waved his hand helplessly.
"As long as they don't die, that's fine. Do the rest as you see fit, just focus on improving their physical strength as quickly as possible."
"That's right, the doctor's experiment is very important!"
Seeing how seriously Roy took it, Bullet nodded and turned to find Vera to treat his injuries.
After arranging all the tasks, Roy left the lounge and went to a high point in the base.
From here, you can overlook the bustling scene of the entire research base and also see the outline of Onigashima Skull Dome in the distance.
Kozuki Oden's "naked dance" continues.
The undercurrents in Wano Country have been temporarily suppressed, but Roy knows that this is only the calm before the storm.
The Roger Pirates should have already reached the Laugh Tale, and the birth of the Pirate King will ignite a new era.
The World Government will not stand idly by; the navy will take action; and the power structure will be reshuffled.
He and his partners must seize the opportunities presented by this upheaval and strengthen themselves.
" Blackbeard, Law, Kuma, Caesar, Judge, Vegapunk..."
Roy whispered the name on the notebook.
"And... the mysterious Imu, the Will of D., the Void Century..."
This world hides too many secrets, and he has only scratched Iceburg surface.
"Just you wait,"
Roy gazed at the distant horizon.
"I will uncover the whole truth, and then..."
"Let's build a new era that belongs to us."
The sea breeze blows, and the black clothes flutter.
The young pirate captain stood on high ground, his eyes burning with the flame of world conquest.
Meanwhile, in the base beneath his feet, a technological revolution that will change the world order is quietly underway.
the next day,
Roy arrived at the training ground and personally set aside a space for the experimental subjects to train.
Meanwhile, Dr. Gracia also selected thirty test subjects to begin gravity training.
The doctor also left behind some people to record the experimental subjects' physical data and bloodline conditions at all times.
After Roy handed the man over to Bullet, he didn't interfere further.
He found a spot, sat cross-legged, and began circulating his ' Internal Forging ' technique.
Furthermore, he was multitasking, constantly delving deeper into the development of his own Devil Fruit abilities.
Through his training on Raijin Island and numerous real battles, Roy's understanding of the " Telekinesis-Telekinesis Fruit " deepened.
He vaguely sensed that he was only one step away from Awakening.
But this step is like an insurmountable chasm, impossible to cross.
"Rules... rewritten... Awakening..."
Roy sat cross-legged in the core of the gravity training area, his eyes closed in deep thought, his mental energy constantly flowing, trying to touch that invisible barrier.
As time passed, beneath the surface of Wano Country's calm, undercurrents surged.
Kozuki Oden's reputation plummeted after he began dancing naked in the Flower Capital every day.
Overconfident and emboldened, Kurozumi Orochi began to exploit the people even more ruthlessly.
Kaido watched coldly from the sidelines, occasionally giving Kurozumi Orochi a warning to not go too far.
The Beasts Pirates' rule over Wano Country is becoming increasingly secure.
Meanwhile, the Roy Pirates were quietly building up their strength at their research base.
Bloodline Transplantation, Devil Fruit extraction, Armament Haki forging, Devil Fruit Awakening...
Every research project is progressing steadily, and every training session is improving our capabilities.
They are like dormant giants, waiting for the day they break free from their cocoons.
Until one day, a piece of news that shocked the world arrived—
Gol D. Roger conquered the Grand Line, found the Laugh Tale, and named it Laugh Tale!
The Pirate King has been born!
The news of the birth of the Pirate King was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating a huge wave in the New World and even the entire Grand Line.
Newspapers flew to all parts of the world like snowflakes.
The headline prominently featured an image of Gol D. Roger standing atop Laugh Tale, with the title in huge bold font:
"Conquer the Grand Line! The Pirate King is born!"
Inside the conference room of the research base, the core members of the Roy Pirates passed around the newspaper, their expressions varying.
"That Roger guy... he really did it." Bullet put down his newspaper and remarked with admiration.
Hawk Eyes calmly scanned the newspaper. "Next, the World Government will not stand idly by. The birth of the Pirate King will inspire countless people to set sail, and the number of pirates will explode."
Stella brought up the information board.
"According to reports from various locations, the navy has begun a large-scale mobilization."
Admiral Sengoku personally oversaw the New World G-1 Branch, Vice Admiral Garp also returned to headquarters from the East Blue.
The Three Admirals candidates— Akainu, Kizaru, Aokiji —have all entered a state of readiness.
" The World Government's spies were all mobilized, searching everywhere for members of the Roger Pirates!"
Tesoro grinned.
"It's better for things to be chaotic. The busier the navy is, the safer we are."
Roy didn't speak, but tapped his fingers on the table, lost in thought.
Roger becoming the Pirate King meant he had disbanded his pirate crew, and then... he surrendered and was publicly executed.
That execution will set the entire sea ablaze.
"Boss, what's our next step?"
Savi asked,
"Should we continue to stay in Wano Country?"
Roy looked up, a sharp glint in his eyes. "No, we need to go out."
Everyone's spirits lifted.
"Where are you going? To find Roger?" Bullet asked.
"That guy said he'd share the secret with you after you found Laugh Tale!"
"Let's wait and see," Roy said slowly.
" Wano Country has now stabilized, and the Navy and the World Government no longer have the capacity to intervene here."
"Besides, we've been quiet for too long; it's time to show our faces in the world and recruit some promising subordinates."
Bullet's eyes lit up. "You're hiring new people? What are the criteria?"
Roy stood up, picked up some intelligence that Stella had collected, and traced some names with his finger.
"Strength, potential, and loyalty are all indispensable."
More importantly... we need to share a common vision.
Roy faced the crowd,
"A new era is about to begin, and our current strength is not enough."
We need more like-minded partners.
We also need more specialized talent—scientists, doctors, craftsmen, and even intelligence experts.