Hachinosu, the center of this emerging power, has been developing quietly but rapidly over the past six months.
Beneath the surface of calm, two far-reaching events are unfolding simultaneously.
Sea-based railways connect bloodlines
East of the port area, a newly developed coastal construction site is bustling with activity.
The clanging of metal, the hissing of steam, and the shouts of the workers mingled together.
Master Tom, the legendary shipwright of the Fish-Man Race, was standing on a makeshift platform.
His iconic massive frame and hearty smile remained unchanged, but his eyes burned with an unprecedented passion.
He waved a huge design blueprint in his hand, giving orders in a loud voice:
"Pay attention to the precision of the track joints! The error must not exceed three millimeters!"
"Drive those foundation piles another half meter deeper! The waves of the New World are no joke!"
"Is the steam boiler ready for pressure testing? It must be completed today!"
Beside him, Iceburg and Kokoro were respectively in charge of specific technical supervision and personnel coordination.
After more than six months of preparation, resource allocation, and technical breakthroughs, Master Tom's dream " Sea Train " project was finally realized.
Finally, with the full support of the Roy Pirates, the blueprints became a reality.
Roy stood atop a newly built watchtower not far away, overlooking the bustling construction site.
The Sea Train – a miraculous engineering feat in the original story that connects the Water 7 with the surrounding islands.
This will now be realized first in his territory.
It is not just a means of transportation, but a network that tightly connects the scattered islands.
"At this pace, the test section from the main island to the Trial Island will be ready for trial operation next month."
Stella stood beside Roy and pulled up the project progress report.
" Master Tom said that if the test section is successful, he is confident that within a year..."
The initial laying of the rail network connecting the main island to all spheres of influence has been completed.
Roy nodded in satisfaction.
The completion of the Sea Train will greatly compensate for the shortcomings in defense and governance caused by the scattered islands of Hachinosu.
Once the network is established, the efficiency of troop, resource, and personnel mobilization will increase exponentially.
The outer islands will truly become one with the main island.
"Funding and material supplies must be given priority."
Roy instructed,
Tell Tesoro that the Sea Train project is the cornerstone of Hachinosu for the next decade.
All resources were allocated to this area.
At the same time, technical confidentiality measures were taken, and the track laying route and key technical details were classified as top secret.
"Understood." Stella wrote down the instructions.
Meanwhile, on a small island next to Hachinosu, which has been strictly designated as a military restricted area.
Another, more covert plan, with potentially far-reaching implications, is also progressing steadily.
Dr. Gracia's research base has been completely relocated here from Wano Country six months ago.
With the ample resources and relatively stable environment provided by Roy
The doctoral research has made groundbreaking progress.
At this moment, deep within the base, in a highly sterile laboratory filled with sophisticated instruments.
Dr. Gracia, dressed in a white lab coat and wearing special glasses, was intently staring at several culture chambers.
Inside the culture chamber, suspended in a pale green nutrient solution, are nascent muscle tissues or organs that pulsate slightly and exhibit strange textures.
These are derived from Kaido's " Oni " bloodline.
In addition to the " Lunarian Tribe " gene sample obtained from Jhin,
And the bear, who also possesses the genes of the special bloodline ' Buccaneer Tribe '.
"Directed enhancement clone embryos" were cultured using somatic cells provided by Roy's core members.
"A miracle... truly a miracle of life..."
Dr. Gracia murmured to himself, his fingers gently tracing the outer wall of the culture chamber, his eyes filled with fervent devotion.
" The Oni's innately powerful physique, Lunarian Tribe's legendary ' Gods' Tribe ' bloodline..."
And the immense strength of the Bakania clan.
"The superior genes of these three elite races are selectively enhanced, strengthened, and their rejection reactions eliminated through ' Lineage Factor ' technology."
Then, cells highly compatible with the host ( Roy's core members) are fused and cultured...
This will create a 'new bloodline' that combines the advantages of all three and is perfectly compatible with the host!
The doctor's breathing became somewhat rapid.
If this research succeeds, it means that the core members of the Roy Pirates...
You will receive a comprehensive and fundamental strengthening of your physique and enhancement of your potential!
This is no longer simply about "acquiring abilities," but about "optimizing" the very essence of life!
Inside Roy's office on Hachinosu.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a warm golden halo on the smooth tabletop.
Roy sat at the table, holding a thick lab report in his hand, reading it word by word with focused attention.
The report cover bears the emblem of Dr. Gracia's laboratory.
A double helix structure is wrapped around a sword and a test tube.
This is the latest progress report on the " Lineage Factor fusion and targeted transplantation" project that he just received from Stella.
The further Roy turned the pages, the brighter the light in his eyes grew.
The report details the work achievements of Dr. Gracia's team over the past six months:
The genetic sequence analysis of the three special bloodlines—" Oni," " Lunarian Tribe," and " Buccaneer Tribe "—is 98.7% complete.
A gene compatibility screening model based on core member somatic cells has been established and validated.
The directionally cultured "fusion embryos" exhibited stable physiological activity, with the rejection rate decreasing to below 0.3%.
The results showed that the recipient's vital signs were stable after transplantation, potential indicators were significantly improved, and there were no obvious changes in appearance.
Long-term tracking data shows that, through systematic training, the "latent potential" of transplanted bloodlines can be gradually activated to a level approaching that of the original bloodline holder...
The last page of the report contains Dr. Gracia's handwritten summary:
"... After 742 experiments and adjustments, the gene fusion technology for the three special bloodlines has become stable."
Under the current plan, the transplant success rate is estimated at 99.2%, and the potential risks are manageable.
Receptors need to go through an 'adaptation period' of three to six months, during which they need to maintain high-intensity exercise to activate their blood vessel potential.
In theory, once fully activated, the recipient will gain the core physical advantages of the corresponding bloodline race.
Examples include the Oni's superhuman regenerative abilities and physique, the Lunarian Tribe's surface defense and fire affinity, and the Buccaneer Tribe's innate immense strength. Furthermore, these advantages will manifest differently depending on the recipient's individual characteristics...
Roy put down the report and let out a long sigh of relief.
The long-suppressed desire in my heart surged up like magma.
Near-perfect Bloodline Transplantation technology... what does this mean?
This means that his companions, those who have already stood among the strong, will have the opportunity to "upgrade" in the essence of their lives!
This means their potential ceiling will be raised once again! It means the foundation of Hachinosu's core combat power will be even more solid!
As for himself... Roy's fingers unconsciously traced the edge of the report.
He was certainly tempted.