Half an hour later, everything was ready.
In the center of the empty deck, Seastone box was placed.
The box was already filled with various fresh fruits.
Apples, bananas, oranges, pineapples... this includes almost all common types of fruit.
The Ice Ball was placed next to the box. Roy stood in front of the Ice Ball and took a deep breath.
"Let's begin."
He stretched out his right hand and pressed it against the surface of the Ice Ball.
Mental energy surged in, beginning to Deconstruction the molecular structure of the ice layer.
Click--click--
Fine cracks spread across the surface of the Ice Ball puck, and soon...
The entire Ice Ball shattered like broken glass.
Bondi World's body slid out, remaining in the position it had been in while frozen.
Although he had been frozen for several years, his vital signs did not disappear due to the low temperature.
Roy checked and confirmed that World did indeed still have vital signs.
"Put him in the box."
Roy gestured to Savi and Charon.
The two men stepped forward, lifted World's body, and carefully placed it into the Seastone box.
Vera then handed her a small vial containing a bright red, viscous liquid—a neurotoxin that releases slowly over one minute.
Roy injected the drug into World's body and then closed the lid of the box.
Roy flicked his finger, and a huge ball of water enveloped the Seastone box.
Roy then set up a mental barrier around them to ensure that the extraction process would not be disturbed.
After doing all this, he stepped back a few paces and waited with the others.
Time ticked by, second by second.
A minute later, a slight vibration was felt inside the box.
That was the drug taking effect; World's body was beginning its final life-saving response.
A few minutes later, the box suddenly started shaking violently!
"It seems this potion is still somewhat insufficient for powerful individuals."
"They're here!" Roy's eyes narrowed.
Everyone held their breath, watching the box with bated breath.
This time, I clearly sensed that something rushed out of World's body after his death.
But with the obstruction of the Seastone and Roy's mental power, the 'demon' had no choice but to rush into a pineapple-shaped fruit.
Inside the box, as the 'demon' poured into the fruit, the fruit's skin underwent a transformation.
Finally, it transformed into a strange fruit covered in spiral patterns.
When Devil Fruit User dies, the "devil" within the fruit leaves the body and seeks out nearby fruit to attach itself to and be reborn.
This is the core principle of Devil Fruit extraction technology --
Under the suppression of the Seastone, coupled with the obstruction of Roy's mental power,
Use a specific environment to lure the "demon" into a pre-prepared fruit.
The box returned to calm.
"It's a success..." Vera said softly.
Roy stepped forward and opened the box.
World's body was completely lifeless, while the deep purple fruit lay quietly beside it, exuding an ominous aura.
Roy carefully picked up the fruit and examined it closely.
The surface of the fruit is covered with peculiar patterns.
"This is the More-More Fruit..."
Roy murmured.
He could sense the rule contained within this fruit—the rule of multiplication.
Size, speed, weight... all parameters can be multiplied, up to 100 times.
This is an extremely powerful fruit; if given to a martial arts expert, the effect would be unimaginable.
"Captain, what do we do next?"
Tesoro asked.
Roy carefully put the More-More Fruit into the treasure chest, then looked at the others.
"Hold your positions and observe the navy's reaction before making any moves."
"Yes!"
Roy piloted the Ark Maxim into the air and hid the ship in the mountains behind Loguetown.
Inside the cabin, Roy placed the newly acquired More-More Fruit together with the other fruits he had collected previously.
His collection is now quite substantial.
Zoan, Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard form
Zoan, Horse-Horse Fruit, Giraffe form
Paramecia: Door-Door Fruit
Paramecia -type Arms-Arms Fruit
Paramecia - Combine-Combine Fruit
Zoan, Mythical Zoan, Onyudo Fruit
Paramecia Ghost- Hollow-Hollow Fruit
Paramecia Fruit - Clone-Clone Fruit
Paramecia: Momo- More-More Fruit
Each of the nine Devil Fruit has its own unique value.
"The next thing to consider is who should use these fruits..."
Roy fell into thought.
Most of the core members on the ship already possess Devil Fruit abilities, but there are still some who do not.
For example, Kyros focused on swordsmanship and had little interest in Devil Fruit abilities;
For example, Savi already possesses Ancient Zoan abilities;
For example, Enel acquired the Cloud-Cloud Fruit;
For example, the Pea is Mythical Zoan.
For example, Charon, as Fish-Man, is somewhat wary of his Devil Fruit abilities;
For example, Lucci and others still need to be observed...
"No rush, take your time."
Roy locked the fruit back in the safe, saying, "We'll distribute them when we need them."
He left the captain's cabin and went onto the deck.
The Ark Maxim is flying steadily through the clouds, the sea below shimmering with golden light in the sunlight.
Bullet and Hawk Eyes are sparring, their sword energy and fist winds intertwining;
Crocodile gruelingly in the gravity training zone;
The bear is practicing the combat application of the Paw-Paw Fruit;
Kyros is honing his swordsmanship;
At Roy's suggestion, Ginny also began learning sniping techniques...
Roy nodded in satisfaction as he watched all this.
His team is growing steadily, and everyone's skills are improving rapidly.
Before long, the Roy Pirates will become one of the World's Strongest.
"Captain."
Stella's voice came from behind, "Breaking news."
Roy turned around and saw Stella walking towards him with a newspaper in her hand.
The headline was printed with huge bold letters.
Impel Down! The Golden Lion and the Red Count Escape!
" Roy, the ' Heavenly Dao ', is utterly wicked!!!"
The accompanying image shows Impel Down's broken gate and a chaotic interior.
The report details the prison break— Golden Lion Shiki and Red Count Redfield escaped simultaneously with the help of the pirate Roy.
Warden Domuk is seriously injured, Chief Warden Shiryu's fate is unknown, and Deputy Warden Magellan is in a coma...
The World Government and navy strongly condemned the incident and announced that they would do everything in their power to capture the fugitive.
But anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is just polite talk.
Once powerful figures like the Golden Lion and the Red Count escape, it's virtually impossible to recapture them.
"What was the reaction from Marine Headquarters?" Roy asked.
" Garp has returned to Marineford, and is said to be furious."
Stella said,
"However, the Navy's main focus right now is on Roger's execution."
The investigation into the prison break will not be very thorough.
Roy nodded.
This was expected.
Roger's public execution is about to take place; it is a demonstration of the World Government's authority.
In such an important occasion as deterring pirates, absolutely no mistakes can be made.
In comparison, the two escaped pirates from the old era, while also important, are of lower priority.
"How long until the execution?" Roy asked.
Five days.
Stella answered,
"Five days later, Roger will be publicly executed in Loguetown."
Roy gazed at the distant horizon, a complex light flashing in his eyes.