Ark Maxim.
In the captain's cabin, Roy sat at his desk.
I opened the drawer and took out a notebook.
Opening the book, you'll find records of the plans and goals set forth over the years.
Several checkmarks have already been placed in the "Recruit Partners" section:
Dracule Mihawk -- Complete.
Bullet – Complete.
Tesoro - Completed.
Kyros – Completed.
Crocodile - Completed.
Bear -- Completed.
The CP Five -- an unexpected surprise.
Next are "Developing Power", "Acquiring Resources", "The Secret of the Davy Clan ( Blackbeard )", and "Exploring the Poneglyph "...
Every road is still long.
Roy picked up his pen and wrote a new line in his notebook:
Witness Roger's execution and usher in a new era.
After finishing writing, he closed his notebook and looked out the window.
Below, a sea of clouds surged, and sunlight streamed through the porthole onto the table, warm and bright.
There is one month left until Roger's execution.
The world will undergo earth-shattering changes in the next month.
The navy will be on high alert, the World Government will be closely monitoring the situation, and various forces will be eager to make their move.
The Roy Pirates will witness a turning point in history at the heart of the storm.
" Roger..."
Roy muttered to himself,
What exactly did you see in Laugh Tale?
" The Will of D., the Void Century, Ancient Weapon..."
I will uncover these secrets one by one.
The era you ushered in will be written by me in its new chapters.
--
Ark Maxim, on the deck.
The crew members on the ship who had mastered the ' Internal Forging ' technique were training within Roy's Gravity Domain.
Meanwhile, inside the training room, Crocodile was sparring with Kyros.
"Sand Blade Modified!"
Crocodile's right hand transformed into quicksand, but solidified and hardened the instant it was swung, covering it with jet-black Armament Haki.
This move combines the shape-changing properties of the Sand-Sand Fruit with Armament Haki envelopment, and is the result of his hard training over the past few days.
Kyros raised his sword to parry, the blade also radiating Armament Haki.
The two blades clashed, sparks flew.
"Not smooth enough, Crocodile!"
Kyros said in a deep voice, and with a backhand thrust, he aimed his sword at Crocodile's ribs.
The sword's blade exudes Haki that appears and disappears, pulsating rhythmically as if it were breathing.
Crocodile's pupils constricted, and he quickly transformed into his elemental form to avoid a fatal blow.
But the sword still managed to leave a bloody gash on his waist.
"Tsk..." He covered his wound, and the sand automatically filled the damaged area.
This technique of using fruit powers to stop bleeding instantly is also newly learned.
"Take a five-minute break."
"Good!"
Kyros took the towel his wife handed him, grinned,
"The captain's abilities are truly amazing; not only can he directly impart cultivation methods, but he can also accelerate the cultivation speed."
Crocodile didn't answer, but he felt his strength rapidly increasing over the past few days.
The idea of leaving after three months was fading from my mind.
In a corner not far away, the CP Five was undergoing their "special training."
Lucci lay on the ground, trembling all over.
I tried to do a standard push-up, but under the Gravity Suppression, even just getting up was incredibly difficult.
Sweat soaked into the ground, leaving dark water stains.
"Too weak."
Bullet walked over and lightly kicked Lucci's arm with his toe.
With such poor basic physical condition, it's no wonder he only relies on the Six Powers Techniques for shortcuts.
Lucci gritted his teeth, a hint of humiliation flashing in his eyes, but even more so, a stubborn refusal to admit defeat.
He took a deep breath, mustered all his strength, his arm muscles bulging with veins, and finally pushed his body off the ground by an inch.
Then it slammed back to the ground.
"Cough..." Lucci coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Kaku's situation is slightly better.
He was practicing kicking, but every time he lifted his leg, it felt like kicking a lead weight.
The slash from the Rankyaku deformed and dissipated in the gravity field, unable to unleash even half its power.
"You're using the wrong method."
Hawk Eyes appeared behind him without him even noticing.
"Gravity changes air density and body inertia; you need to recalculate the angles and force."
Kaku was taken aback, then suddenly realized.
He began to adjust his posture, no longer pursuing speed, but focusing on the complete power trajectory of each kick.
Kalifa, Blueno, and Jabra were doing basic physical training.
Squats, frog jumps, shuttle runs—these movements that are usually effortless become torture under extreme gravity.
But no one complained.
Roy's psychological suggestion had been deeply implanted in their consciousness.
To become stronger, to stop being manipulated by others, one must endure pain.
More importantly, they witnessed firsthand the daily life of the Roy Pirates over the past few days.
These people are not bloodthirsty lunatics, but a team with goals, discipline, and mutual support.
Although Bullet was rough, he gave his all when instructing others.
Hawk Eyes a man of few words, but his advice is always spot-on; Vera's medical skills are superb, and her treatments are gentle and meticulous.
Even Tesoro, who always had a smile on his face, was frighteningly serious during training.
This atmosphere is completely different from the cold, cruel, and suspicious environment of the Cipher Pol.
Daily life on the ship was spent in this rigorous training.
Daytime sessions consist of gravity training, skill refinement, and sparring.
Evenings are for knowledge learning, tactical discussions, and injury recovery.
Roy will adjust the training content according to each person's progress.
Crocodile focused on training the combination of Haki and his Devil Fruit abilities;
Kuma began learning how to use the Paw-Paw Fruit for combat, not just healing;
Kyros studied even more advanced swordsmanship;
The CP Five started with the most basic physical enhancement.
As time went by, the changes became visible to the naked eye.
That afternoon, just after training had ended, the Den Den Mushi in the communications room suddenly rang.
Blu-ray Blu-ray Blu-ray... Blu-ray Blu-ray Blu-ray...
Roy wiped the sweat from his brow and headed toward the communications room.
Stella had already answered the phone and handed him the receiver.
"Moshi moshi, Kaido," Roy said casually.
The Den Den Mushi transformed into Kaido's likeness, perfectly capturing his single horn and ferocious expression.
"Hehehehe... Roy, kid!"
Kaido's loud laughter was so loud that it made people's eardrums tingle, even through the Den Den Mushi.
Your 'scientists' are a bunch of freaks!
The strength of the first batch of ' Lineage Factor ' test subjects is increasing rapidly!
"Oh--!"
Roy's eyes lit up. "Racial traits?"
"Seventy percent."
Kaido's voice was filled with satisfaction.
This is the highest among them.
When Queen saw the data, his eyes practically popped out of his head, hehehehehe!
"That's good! I'll contact the doctor again."
Roy was overjoyed.
"By the way, what's the situation like in Wano Country?"
When this was mentioned, Kaido's voice turned cold.
"That idiot Kozuki Oden is still dancing."
He shows up at the Flower Capital every day without fail, strips naked, and dances his ridiculous dance.
The people, initially shocked, have now become numb.
Where is the Orochi?
That guy is getting more and more outrageous.
Kaido snorted coldly.
"He really thinks he's a general."
"That's fine, let him keep causing trouble. When Oden's 'three-year agreement' expires, let's see what he has to say then."
Roy pondered for a moment,
What about the New World?
"By now, news of Roger's arrest must have spread."
"It's spread!"
Kaido's voice became excited.
The whole New World is in complete chaos!
The old man with the Whitebeard remained calm and stayed put in his own territory.
But the other pirate crews have gone mad— Golden Lion's Flying Pirates are annexing the surrounding islands;
Big Mom is expanding the territories of the Totto Land;
Even some minor characters with bounties of two or three hundred million dare to jump out and grab territory!
Chaos has already emerged.