Hachinosu has entered a well-organized development phase.
Bullet's roar on " Trial Island " was deafening.
With the first batch of approximately three hundred promising combatants selected,
They undergo hellish physical, combat, and Haki basic training.
Believing that true knowledge comes from real combat, they engage in frequent sparring during training, and injuries are commonplace.
However, the medical teams and ample nutritional support provided to these selected elites have enabled them to grow at an astonishing rate.
Hawk Eyes, like the most meticulous craftsman, surveyed the Hachinosu Island and every outer fortress and outpost.
Optimize patrol routes, develop emergency plans, and even personally demonstrate how to use the simplest and most effective swordsmanship to deal with different intrusion situations.
At his request, the efficiency of the defense system improved significantly, and the vigilance of the personnel stationed there also increased dramatically.
Tesoro began to penetrate every economic corner of Hachinosu.
He reformed the tax system, lowered the tax rate for legitimate businesses, and cracked down on tax evasion and smuggling.
Improve port management and increase loading and unloading efficiency;
They're planning a commercial district to attract outside investment; they've even started experimenting with issuing "vouchers" for the Hachinosu.
To lay the foundation for the future financial system.
The commercial vitality of Hachinosu is increasing at a visible rate, and tax revenue is steadily growing in a virtuous cycle.
Crocodile, on the other hand, became completely absorbed in the "game" of building an intelligence network.
He specifically selected several people who had been brainwashed by Roy and planted the first batch of "spies" on several important islands and black market nodes in the surrounding waters.
At the same time, he began to consciously cultivate and recruit talents who were good at intelligence work, and established strict communication methods and confidentiality discipline.
An invisible net has begun to quietly unfold, centered on Hachinosu.
The bear's work is the most mundane, yet also the most tender.
Accompanied by Ginny, they visited island families to learn about their difficulties and needs;
It promoted the establishment of more comprehensive public medical stations and schools;
Mediating neighborhood disputes; helping Ohara scholars adapt to their new environment.
We will strive to secure the resources and quiet space they need for their research.
Thanks to his efforts, the cohesion of Hachinosu has been continuously strengthened, and the residents' sense of belonging to the Roy Pirates has grown stronger.
Stella and Scarlet, like the most precise gears, coordinated the operation of each department.
They handle massive amounts of paperwork and information daily, ensuring that Roy's will is conveyed and executed accurately and efficiently.
Kyros and the others acted like firefighters, going wherever they were needed, while also seizing every opportunity to cultivate.
Roy himself wasn't idle either.
He spends most of his time in his private training ground deep within " Trial Island ".
He continued to hone his swordsmanship, Haki, and Telekinesis Fruit abilities.
Occasionally, he would offer guidance to the core members on their training, especially the newly joined CP Five.
Lucci, Kaku, and others were indeed exceptionally talented. After Roy taught them more systematic methods of Haki training and physical techniques,
Their speed of progress surprised even Bullet.
Watching Lucci and the others diligently training, Roy was also making his own plans.
"It's time to consider the distribution of Devil Fruit."
Roy was taking stock of his Devil Fruit collection in his storage bag and treasure vault:
Zoan, Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard form.
Zoan, Horse-Horse Fruit, Giraffe form.
Paramecia Fruit - Door-Door Fruit (extremely strategic, proceed with caution)
Paramecia Weapon- Arms-Arms Fruit (Good potential)
Paramecia - Combine-Combine Fruit
Zoan, Mythical Zoan, Onyudo Fruit.
Paramecia Fruit - Ghost- Hollow-Hollow Fruit.
Paramecia Clone-Clone Fruit (High value for support, reconnaissance, and tactics)
Paramecia Momo- More-More Fruit (Huge potential, requires a powerful and reliable user)
Paramecia Rust-Rust Fruit (Highly functional, effective against swordsmen)
Paramecia Fruit - Brush-Brush Fruit (Huge strategic potential, requires imagination)
Paramecia Island-Island Fruit (A powerful weapon for home-field battles; requires a loyal and entrenched individual).
Zoan, Ancient Zoan, Bear-Bear Fruit, Model: Cave Bear (Powerful melee attack)
Zoan, Ancient Zoan, Dog-Dog Fruit, Model: Dire Wolf (Agile Warrior)
And the newly acquired Strong-Strong Fruit (a simple and direct boost to strength, a potential powerhouse).
Roy put away the Strong-Strong Fruit, the More-More Fruit, the Door-Door Fruit, the Arms-Arms Fruit, Combine-Combine Fruit.
Rubbing his temples, he thought, "Distributing Devil Fruit is a skill."
Many factors need to be considered, including ability matching, personality compatibility, loyalty, and future development.
"No rush, let's observe further."
Once the challenges brought about by this bounty incident have passed, and the internal staff has further integrated and grown,
It's not too late to redistribute."
Roy made a decision to refocus his attention on his own training.
What he didn't know was that a crisis, directly catalyzed and brewing for a long time, was about to unfold.
Just like the undercurrents before a tsunami, it surged towards Hachinosu.
In a sea area of New World, five fleets flying different pirate flags are quietly converging.
" Blood Axe " Locke, " Venom Fang " Sanchez, " Skull Splitter " Baron (bounty 350 million), " Siren " Siren (bounty 300 million, female, specializing in sonic attacks), " Iron Wall " House (bounty 280 million, specializing in defense).
Five pirate captains who were somewhat well-known in the northern waters of the New World.
Standing on the flagship deck of the Combined Fleet, gazing at the faint outline of Hachinosu in the distance,
His eyes burned with a flame of greed and determination.
"According to our informants, the outer defenses of Hachinosu are basically complete."
However, with troops scattered across more than a dozen islands, the main island's defenses were not impenetrable.
" Blood Axe " Locke unfolded a rough nautical chart of Hachinosu, marked with some red dots.
Our plan is to feint to the east while attacking in the west!
"I, Baron, House will lead the main fleet in a high-profile attack on the outer fortresses of ' Earth Star ' and ' Fire Star ', drawing the main force of the Roy Pirates to their aid."
"Meanwhile, Sanchez and Siren, you lead elite rapid assault teams..."
"Take a speedboat and, taking advantage of the chaos, land on the relatively weaker southern cliff of the main island of Hachinosu, heading straight for their core palace area!"
"Once you succeed, create chaos, kill or capture key figures, and the defenses of the main island will inevitably crumble."
We attacked from both inside and outside, and captured Hachinosu in one fell swoop!
The plan was simple and brutal, but given the numerical superiority and the element of surprise, it was not without the possibility of success.
"Remember!
Our primary target is the core members of the Roy Pirates, especially Roy himself!
A bounty of 1.85 billion on someone's head? That's enough for us to live off for the rest of our lives!
Secondly, there are their treasures and research findings!
"The attack will be scheduled for midnight tomorrow night!"
"Take advantage of the fact that most of them are resting and their defenses are at their weakest!"
"For wealth and fame!"
"For a place in the New World!"
The five captains raised their glasses, downed them in one gulp, their eyes filled with the madness of gamblers.