One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

"Hehehe! Well done, Roy!"

Upon receiving the news, Kaido laughed and drank heartily in his castle.

"Looks like I made the right choice in choosing my ally!"

With them holding the line in the north, I can expand eastward and southward with more confidence!

Tell Jin to speed up the conquest of "Black Charcoal Island"!

After learning of the battle report on Whole Cake Island, Big Mom Charlotte Linlin licked the cream from the corner of her mouth, her interest growing even stronger.

"Mamamama~ She does have some skills."

It seems this kid isn't just relying on luck.

Perospero, keep an eye on them and see what they do next.

Perhaps... we could really talk about a marriage alliance? That Roy, or one of his promising young men...

The Whitebeard Pirates, aboard the Moby Dick.

"Gurararara! It seems that Garp and Sengoku, those two old guys, have backfired this time!"

The white-bearded man took a swig of wine and laughed loudly.

"The attempt to flatter him backfired, and instead helped that brat Roy establish his authority!"

A new and interesting little guy has joined the new world!

Marco adjusted his glasses and calmly analyzed the situation.

"Dad, the growth rate and strength of the Roy Pirates have indeed exceeded expectations."

They now enjoy the geographical advantage of Beehive Island, internal stability, strong leadership, and the ally Kaido.

They've become a force to be reckoned with. We need to adjust the defenses on some of the islands along the northern edge.

The white-bearded man nodded, his gaze fixed on the nautical chart of the northern New World, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

"Yes, the tide of the new era is coming stronger than we imagined."

Tell Vista and Jozu to increase patrols along the Fishman Island route and in the surrounding waters.

Beehive Island isn't too far from Fishman Island. Although there seems to be no conflict now, who can predict the future?

Upon hearing the news, Shiki the Golden Lion merely gave a disdainful snort.

"A bunch of useless trash!"

They can't even take down a kid who's just gotten his footing!

Hahaha! But that's fine too, let the navy and those old guys have their headaches first!

I'll continue dealing with traitors and seizing territory!

Meanwhile, the atmosphere at Marineford, the naval headquarters, was even more somber.

Sengoku looked at the detailed report on the defense of Beehive Island, his face turning ashen.

"Five thousand allied troops, five captains with bounties over a hundred million, all gone in one night?"

Akainu's voice seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, and the surrounding air seemed to distort slightly because of his anger.

"The Roy Pirates are stronger than we anticipated!"

"It's not just about strength."

Lieutenant General Crane's face was serious.

"The report shows that their defense system is highly efficient, command and dispatch are smooth, the rank and file soldiers are well-trained, and they can respond to sudden attacks very quickly."

This level of organization is beyond what an ordinary pirate crew can achieve.

This Roy is not only a powerful individual, but also a qualified leader and builder.

"and,"

Aokiji leaned against the wall, his tone tinged with complexity.

"They don't seem to have become arrogant because of the high bounty and this victory; instead, they are more focused on internal development."

Our "praise to death" approach has limited effect.

"It's too early to say that the effect will be limited."

Sengoku took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

"A single victory will only make them more famous and attract more attention."

The true hegemons of the new world will not tolerate the rapid and unrestrained growth of an emerging power.

Conflicts were bound to erupt sooner or later.

Sengoku looked at Akainu and Kizaru.

"Sakazuki, Borsalino, you've seen the situation in the New World."

The navy is not able to intervene on a large scale for the time being, but we must be prepared.

How is the conscription process going?

Akainu replied in a deep voice, "The response from the four seas and the first half of the Grand Line has been positive."

The first batch of recruits has begun basic training, but it will take time for them to develop combat capability.

Kizaru tilted his head.

"Regarding the Science Unit, Dr. Vegapunk's joining..."

Upgrades to weapons and warships have already begun, and they might be able to help soon!

Sengoku nodded.

"Speed ​​up the progress."

In addition, the recruitment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea should be expedited.

We need to utilize all available resources to balance the situation.

He looked again toward Beehive Island, a cold glint in his eyes.

"Roy... I'll let you be smug for a while longer."

Wait until the navy is ready, wait until the flames of the New World burn you up...

Let's settle the score now!

On Beehive Island,

The Roy Pirates did not dwell too much on the joy of victory.

After dealing with the prisoners and spoils, and repairing the facilities that had been slightly damaged in the battle,

Everything quickly returned to normal, and the islanders' confidence and support for the pirate crew even increased because of the victory.

Roy devoted more of his energy to training and guiding his companions.

Deep within the Trial Island, in the gravity training zone.

Roy, Barrett, and Hawkeye are engaged in extremely intense combat training in a gravity-enhanced environment.

Without using Devil Fruit abilities or unleashing Haki, it was purely a clash of physical skills, swordsmanship, and combat instincts, with fists and blades clashing at a speed too fast for the naked eye to discern.

Cyrus, Savage, Enel, Pea, and others were conducting their respective specialized training in a slightly distant area.

Charon, meanwhile, honed his Fishman Karate and Observation Haki in a specially made large tank.

The five members of the CP group, especially Lucci and Kaku, were assigned special "sparring partners" by Roy.

Barrett released several ferocious ancient species experimental subjects into the jungle of Trial Island.

In the life-or-death battles with these monsters, Lucci and Kaku's potential and ferocity were further unleashed, and their strength improved rapidly.

During a break from training, Roy called Lucci and Kaku over.

"You've all made great progress recently, especially Lucci. You've already figured out some tricks of combining your Rokushiki with your Devil Fruit abilities."

Kaku, your physical skills are becoming increasingly refined.

Lucci and Kaku stood ramrod straight, their faces expressionless, but a glimmer of approval flashed in their eyes.

After this period of time, their resistance and alienation towards the Roy Pirates have lessened considerably.

More than anything, it's a desire for power and a complex sense of belonging to this community that provides shelter and a platform for growth.

"Strength is fundamental, but strength alone is not enough."

Roy looked at them,

"You were originally CP9 elites, proficient in infiltration, reconnaissance, assassination, and intelligence analysis."

These skills are just as important, if not more important, in the world of One Piece.

Lu Qi's eyes flickered slightly, as if he understood something.

"Crocodile is building our intelligence network, but he's short-handed, especially lacking professionals skilled in these dark methods."

Roy said directly,

"I want you to assist him temporarily and use the skills you learned in CP9 to serve Beehive Island."

Of course, cultivation cannot be neglected.

This is both trust and a test.

Giving them access to core intelligence work means further acceptance and entrusting them with important responsibilities.

Lucci and Kaku exchanged a glance and simultaneously knelt on one knee.

"Yes, Captain Roy."

Lu Qi's voice remained low and calm, but with a hint of solemnity.

"I will do my best, Captain!" Kaku nodded earnestly.

"very good."

Roy nodded. "Go find Crocodile; he'll make arrangements for you."

Watching the two figures leave, Roy pondered to himself.

Lucci and Kaku have potential worth investing in, and if they can pass the test, they may be given more important responsibilities in the future.

As for Devil Fruits... let's wait a while, then gather the main members together and redistribute them!

Roy walked to the side, picked up his black sword, Autumn Water, and gently stroked the blade.

"Our strength... needs to be even greater."

Roy could sense that as Beehive Island gained a foothold and his own reputation grew, the pressure was also increasing.

The navy, the world government, the rulers of the new world... the enemies we will face in the future will only grow stronger.

"We cannot let our guard down."

He took a deep breath and stepped back into the gravity training field, beginning a new round of arduous training.

Swordsmanship needs to be refined, Haki needs to be more concentrated, and the development of Nen-based Devil Fruits needs to be further advanced...

The path to becoming stronger is endless.