1500 Sea Circle Calendar )
Two full years have passed since Red Count joined the Roy Pirates.
In the past two years, Hachinosu has maintained a rapid development momentum.
The Sea Train network has covered all the sea areas under Hachinosu's control, with seventeen shipping routes connecting the area like a spider web.
Merchant ships shuttled back and forth, goods circulated freely, and the economy prospered.
Master Tom was thus awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of Hachinosu," and the old man was so happy that he drank for three days straight, getting so drunk that he almost fell into the sea.
Dr. Gracia's Bloodline Transplantation technique has also been widely adopted in the past two years.
The transplant rate among ordinary soldiers has reached over 60%.
Those soldiers who received transplants all possessed physiques and recovery abilities far exceeding those of ordinary officers.
Coupled with the system's Haki training, their overall combat strength is terrifying.
Bullet was most satisfied with this.
"Hahaha! These new recruits are all like little monsters!"
"The pass rate for the Training Camp has tripled compared to two years ago!"
He still spent every day at the Training Camp, tirelessly training the new recruits.
Watching them sweat profusely in the gravitational field, watching them grow stronger day by day, the sense of satisfaction is even more exhilarating than fighting a tough battle.
And the Red Count has also undergone a complete transformation in these two years.
First, there is Bloodline Transplantation.
Dr. Gracia personally oversaw the perfect fusion of the carefully cultivated embryo with the Red Count's original form.
The fusion process went smoothly, and a week later, when Red Count emerged from the incubation chamber, he was completely transformed.
"How are you feeling?" Roy was there in person.
Red Count clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
" Captain Roy... I've never felt so... powerful."
The physique of the Oni, the defense of the Lunarian Tribe, and the power foundation of the Buccaneer Tribe.
In addition, his already top-tier swordsmanship and Observation Haki...
At this moment, the Red Count has no weaknesses.
If he was once a "peerless swordsman," then now he is a "perfect fighting machine."
In addition, there's the Mythical Zoan Vampire Fruit.
Combined with his perfect physique, and the Red Count's already top-tier swordsmanship and Observation Haki—
At this moment, Red Count, in terms of combat strength alone, is already arguably the number one person on Hachinosu.
"Congratulations, Mr. Red," Roy said with a smile.
The Red Count looked at him, remained silent for two seconds, and then bowed deeply.
" Captain Roy, all of this is thanks to you."
"I, Patrick Redfield, am willing to serve the Roy Pirates with utmost loyalty for the rest of my life."
Roy waved his hand.
" Mr. Red, you're too kind."
"Now that we've joined, we're family."
We're family, no need for formalities.
Red Count straightened up, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
A family...
He hadn't heard that word for many, many years.
In the past two years, the seas of the New World have also been far from calm.
The Marine Headquarters underwent a large-scale reorganization and expansion in Marineford.
With Fleet Admiral Sengoku personally overseeing the battle, the G-1 Branch was completely rebuilt under Garp's command, doubling in size from its previous size.
The Three Admirals, Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji, are respectively stationed at the entrance to the New World, the first half of the Grand Line, and key nodes in the Four Blues.
The number of new recruits at the Marine Headquarters has increased by 30% compared to previous years.
Young people with dreams of justice joined the navy in droves, underwent rigorous training, and were then deployed to various sea areas.
But all of this did not stop the number of pirates from increasing.
On the contrary, because the navy's forces were withdrawn in the New World,
Those pirates who were previously being chased by the Navy seized this opportunity and flooded into the New World.
Every day, hundreds and thousands of pirate ships pass through Fish-Man Island and enter the New World.
Among them are newcomers just starting out, seasoned pirates who have dominated the region, reckless young men who are unaware of their own limitations, and scheming schemers with ulterior motives.
They have only one common goal --
In this New World, I'll carve out my own path.
However, reality is cruel.
The New World is not the " Paradise " of the first half of the Grand Line.
Here, there are real monsters.
The Whitebeard Pirates were the first to be affected.
Edward Newgate, the monster known as " the World's Strongest Man," remains firmly entrenched in his position.
His territory was the most stable among the five major powers.
Any pirate who dares to trespass on his territory will suffer a devastating blow immediately.
Those arrogant rookies, who didn't even see Whitebeard's face, were easily dealt with by Marco, Jozu, Thatch, and other captains of the First Division.
A few of the stronger ones finally met Whitebeard in person.
And then, that was it.
"Gurrah! Kid, you're still too green!"
Whitebeard's loud laughter became the final nightmare of countless pirates.
The Big Mom Pirates are not to be trifled with either.
Charlotte Linlin, that gluttonous monster, rules over the Totto Land and has dozens of children under her command, each of whom is a powerful warrior.
Those pirates who trespassed into her territory were either incorporated into her affiliated pirate crew or sank into the sea.
Kaido's Beasts Pirates Wano Country are an impregnable fortress.
Kaido himself clashed with Whitebeard several times due to his expansion of territory.
It is said that Kaido has invaded Whitebeard's territory several times and fought several battles with him, although he always suffered losses.
However, thanks to his physique and the Mythical Zoan Fruit, he only suffered minor injuries and will recover completely in a few days.
Gradually, Kaido also earned the title of ' the Strongest Creature on Land, Sea, and Air '.
Meanwhile, Kaido contacted Roy several times, asking him to join him in fighting Whitebeard, but Roy refused each time, citing the development of Hachinosu as an excuse.
Then there's Golden Lion Shiki's Flying Pirates.
Since the raid on the G-1 Branch, that old guy has become much more subdued, focusing on digesting the spoils of war and expanding his influence.
Occasionally, pirates would wander into his territory, and he would treat them like toys.
They threw those pirate ships into the sky one by one, then watched them crash to pieces while laughing loudly.
The Roy Pirates, Hachinosu --
This place is forbidden territory for all pirates.
It wasn't because they were ferocious, but because... they were too orderly.
In the waters controlled by Hachinosu, every shipping route is patrolled by Sea Train, and every island is guarded by genetically engineered warriors.
Any pirates who intrude will be intercepted, warned, and expelled immediately.
If the warning is ineffective--
Hawk Eyes, Bullet, Red Count, Tesoro, Crocodile... any one of them could make those pirates question their existence.
Gradually, a saying began to circulate on the sea—
"The five major powers of the New World are like five emperors, ruling over this wild sea."
"Anyone who dares to challenge their authority will die a horrible death."
And so, the title " Emperor of the Sea " was born.
The five emperors, residing in the New World, overlook this wild sea, receiving the admiration and fear of countless pirates.