One Piece: Nobody has more Devil Fruits than me.

Just like Bucky now, his strength has improved significantly, and the results of his special training have been quite successful.

However, among the cadres, apart from Grace, who had just become a cadre through her skills, Bucky was still relatively low in rank.

Without a doubt, the strongest is Ella, Lunaria. There's a reason she's called a race of gods; she possesses near-immortal defense, and when she loses her defense, she becomes incredibly fast.

After mastering the Six Powers, he had enough fighting skills. The Seastone chain he left behind was a powerful weapon for any Devil Fruit user.

It has to be said that the Celestial Dragons are really rich. Seastone, a strategic resource, is difficult to buy even on the black market, yet the Celestial Dragons use it to bind a slave.

Although they haven't yet mastered the art of dominance, they are still quite formidable in some ways.

The snake mother possesses the highest level of intelligence among the mythical beasts, and has even learned simple human language.

Furthermore, Russell used his Shape-Shape Fruit to grant buffs, and the Serpent Mother was the only being able to receive Haki buffs.

If Russell were to choose a suitable race to represent this ocean, he would say that the Snake Queen is like the Mink Tribe of the New World, and in terms of transformation and power, she is second to none.

Overall, the Demon Pirates now possess the strength to travel to the Grand Line.

After all, it's a pirate crew, unlike a lone wolf like Hawkeye; they need officers.

"Captain Russell!"

Just then, a pirate rushed over in a panic, bringing with him a man who had been beaten half to death. "Something terrible has happened!"

“If the sky falls, I’ll hold it up. There’s no need to panic.” Russell glanced at it and asked, “Tell me what happened.”

The visitor said, "This guy has hidden a Den Den Mushi and is in contact with the Navy."

"Oh, so you've been exposed, haven't you?"

Russell smiled, completely unconcerned, and turned to Grace, asking, "How's the ship's conversion going?"

"We can leave anytime!"

Grace was very confident about this.

"Then let's prepare to set sail!"

Russell stood up, spread his arms, and laughed heartily, "Now, our goal is the Grand Line!"

For the criminals in the Bridge Kingdom, these past few days have been the most unforgettable experience of their lives.

Compared to the monotonous repetition of almost the same things every day, whether it's building ships here or watching the pirates fight from afar, it's a novel experience.

After eating fine bran, it's a bit hard to swallow coarse grains. Compared to being busy here and being treated as expendable material to die, becoming a pirate isn't so bad, is it?

So when Russell returned to the new ship, he saw a long line of people wanting to join the Devil Pirates.

"Haha, what a thriving scene!" Russell was very satisfied.

Of course, not just anyone can board the ship.

They are either battle-hardened warriors or artisans with a particular skill.

The Demon Pirates don't need those weaklings right now.

but,

"The Konom Islands, go there if you want! That's my territory. Just tell Nokigo that I sent you there," Russell laughed.

They are not suited for the Grand Line, but they have other suitable places to go.

The waters near Cocoa West Village in the East China Sea are now his territory!

In any territory, the most important thing is undoubtedly people.

The more people he has, the more money he can make.

And if a Devil Fruit appears in his territory, he can keep it immediately.

As Russell's reputation grows, the prestige of his banner will also increase.

As for how to get there, that's up to their skills. Anyway, he has already broken the shackles of the Bridge Kingdom for these prisoners, and dozens of ships are right next to them!

Russell then arrived at the ship bearing his mark.

The Snard rested quietly at the dock, its hull completely remodeled.

The Celestial Dragon's vehicle, which used to be so ornate and somewhat ostentatious, has now completely changed its appearance.

If you didn't know, you'd think it was a brand new ship.

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"Well, what do you think? My masterpiece!"

Grace put her hands on her hips and said, "The dragon bone isn't the best, but we can replace it with something better later."

The best material, of course, is the Adam Tree, which is said to be one of the strongest trees in the world, able to stand firm no matter how fierce the war.

Even a part of the tree is worth nearly 200 million Berries on the black market.

Grace wanted to use this as a basis for modification, but unfortunately she didn't have the materials.

She said,

"However, the materials on your ship are quite excellent. They must be from the navy. They are more than enough to withstand the storms and waves of the Grand Line."

In addition, the Snard was originally intended to be the vehicle of the Celestial Dragons, so its foundation was already quite good. Now, the finished product is presented as perfect.

The hull turned a deep matte black, and the wooden surface gleamed with a calm, metallic sheen.

The streamlined hull was a full size larger than before, and the bow was a hideous demon skull, slightly lowered with its jaw slightly open.

The flag belonging to the Demon Pirates was flying at the top of the mainmast.

The brand-new Snard makes its stunning maiden voyage!

"Hahaha, this is the pirate ship I've always dreamed of! Grace, well done!"

Russell grabbed the girl next to him and laughed heartily, "I will make you the world's number one shipwright with this ship, a legendary shipwright who surpasses Tom!"

Bucky stared at the ship in front of him, his mouth agape enough to fit two fists.

"Is this still our ship, Captain Russell? I feel like I'm dreaming."

This ship is just as impressive as the Oro Jackson of the Roger Pirates.

pat.

Russell slapped Bucky on the head. "If this is a dream, I'll wake you up."

Pakistani really hasn't had time to come here these past few days; he's exhausted.

Who knew Grace would build ships like magic?

The pirates excitedly boarded the ship, some climbing the watchtower, which was much better than the crowded little corner they had been in before.

"Hahaha, after entering the Grand Line, the Demon Pirates' reputation will resound throughout the world!"

"Wait, stop laughing! Quick, help me see if I'm seeing things. What is that?"

The pirate on lookout looked towards the distant horizon, where a ship was slowly appearing.

He took out his binoculars and glanced around. The pirate's expression immediately changed. "Captain Russell, there's a Navy ship!"

Almost at the same time, Russell looked up at the horizon and frowned immediately. "So fast?"

Bucky, looking eager to flex his muscles, volunteered, "Captain Russell, let me do it! A mere naval warship, I guarantee I'll send them flying back to where they came from!"

He was full of confidence.

"A word once spoken?" Russell found it somewhat amusing.

"Hey, of course..."

Before he could finish speaking, Bucky spotted the familiar dog-headed warship, his dangling knife fell limp, and he stammered, "Of course, it's for Captain Russell."

The ship reminded him of some less pleasant memories from the past.

It's no exaggeration to say that the Roger Pirates were repeatedly cornered by Garp. Most of the time, the Roger Pirates would turn tail and run as soon as they saw that dog-headed warship.

"Is that the legendary naval hero's ride?"

Ella's tone was somewhat grave. "This is troublesome."

As the most famous man in the Navy, Garp frequently appears in newspapers, especially for his achievements during the Great Pirate Era. The Roger Pirates, the Golden Lion Pirates... these legendary pirates were all thrown into Impel Down because Garp was in dire straits.

"What bad luck," Russell cursed under his breath.

The departure ceremony for the new ship was thus disrupted.

If you can't beat someone, avoid confrontation if possible.

Russell was confident but not arrogant. Based on Grace's confidence in the new Snares, as long as it was not surrounded and intercepted, it could make the naval warships suffer from its wake.

"Who wants to fight that mad dog? Men, set sail!" Russell shouted.

The next second, a shell streaked across the sky in the distance, trailing thick smoke, and flew precisely toward the dock.

A tall figure stood atop the shell.

"The Devil Pirates, this is Garp, this is Garp!"

The man's white navy coat fluttered in the wind as he grinned, revealing his large white teeth. "I've come to get you!"