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

The distribution and guidance of Devil Fruits acted like a powerful stimulant, injecting vitality into Beehive Island.

The newly acquired abilities began intensive development and adaptation training, working day and night.

Meanwhile, the existing cadres also felt the incentive and subtle competitive pressure, and they worked even harder in their training.

The entire Beehive Island is filled with a vibrant atmosphere of positivity and a desire to become stronger.

Roy, stationed at the central command, not only cultivated himself but also closely monitored the changes both internally and externally.

Internally, various affairs are handled by Stella, Scarlett (and her increasingly skilled alter egos).

Under Xiong and his team's management, things went smoothly, and the scholars of Ohara gradually settled down.

Preliminary data collection and research work began in the designated "scholars' area." Saulo's injuries had also healed, and he remained on the island for the time being.

Sometimes he assists with training, and sometimes he stares at the sea in a daze, lost in thought.

Externally, news of Beehive Island easily annihilating the pirate alliance continues to circulate.

It deterred many petty criminals, but also attracted more prying eyes hidden in the shadows.

This relative calm did not last long, given the steady increase in Beehive Island's strength.

The lower-ranking pirates might be intimidated, but the mid-ranking pirate crews who already had some territory and ambitions in the New World...

And some of the established powers' vassals, both fearful and greedy, are eyeing the increasingly lucrative Beehive Island and the rapidly expanding sphere of influence of the Roy Pirates.

Finally, at a routine meeting after several core cadres had finished their training and the new ability users had initially mastered their abilities, Barrett was the first to lose his composure.

"Roy!"

"I'm always training on the island, my bones are practically rusting!"

The flies that swarm around here and there, peeking out from time to time, are so annoying!

Now that we have a strong and well-equipped army, it's time to take the initiative and thoroughly clear out the waters surrounding Beehive Island.

"Let's secure a truly safe rear area, and incidentally, let those greenhorns see real blood!"

Tesoro, toying with the gold coin between his fingers, also spoke up:

"Boss, Barrett is right."

For our business network to expand outwards, stable shipping routes and secure trading partners are fundamental.

Eliminating those disobedient or hostile forces in the surrounding area will not only expand our influence,

It can also help you acquire more resources and wealth.

Several trade routes I recently set my sights on have been harassed by a few reckless small pirate crews.

Although Hawkeye didn't speak, he held Black Blade Night and nodded slightly.

A stable rear and a clearly defined sphere of influence are equally important for the improvement of a defense system.

Crocodile exhaled a smoke ring.

"Intelligence networks indicate that within a 300-nautical-mile radius of our surroundings..."

There are at least seven other sizable pirate crews or independent island factions that are openly or covertly hostile to us.

Some had even been lobbied by remnants of the previous alliance.

Keeping them around will always be a hidden danger.

Proactive cleanup operations can serve as both training grounds and a means of gathering intelligence and supplies.

Roy listened to everyone's opinions, tapping his fingers lightly on the table.

The Hive Island has been initially stabilized; it's time to extend its reach outwards.

A strategy that focuses solely on defense and internal development will eventually lead to a passive position.

Proactive and controlled expansion can eliminate threats, acquire resources, further hone the team, and establish a position in the new world.

"Can."

Roy made a decision.

"But we are not expanding blindly."

Clear objectives:

Clean up the forces around Beehive Island that pose a direct threat to us or hinder our development.

Establish buffer zones and stable outer territories.

Actions must be strategic, swift, and decisive, minimizing unnecessary losses and damage.

Roy stood up and walked to the huge New World northern sea chart.

The distribution of Beehive Island and its surrounding forces has been marked above.

"Divide the troops into three groups and launch a simultaneous attack, sweeping away the enemy with overwhelming force," Roy began to deploy.

"The first route is in the northeast direction."

Barrett, you lead the team, including Savi, Enel, and five hundred elite men from your training camp.

Equipped with ten fast ships and two medium-sized warships. Their targets are the "Bone Crusher Pirates" (with a total bounty of approximately 500 million) and the "Hook Island" forces.

Use overwhelming force to quickly defeat them; those willing to surrender are dispersed and incorporated, while those who resist are eliminated.

Be sure to collect loot, especially information related to Devil Fruits.

"Haha! Leave it to me!" Barrett clenched his fist excitedly.

"The second route, northwest direction."

Tesoro, you lead the team, which includes Cyrus, Pea, and a portion of the commercial escort and combat personnel, totaling four hundred men, all on the same ships.

The targets are the remnants of the "Tide Merchant Guild" and the "Black Sail Alliance".

Your mission is to defeat their armed forces and seize the ports and trade routes they control.

Assess the feasibility of acquiring its commercial assets. Cyrus is in charge of the assault, while Pea is responsible for support and mobility.

"Understood, boss. I guarantee all their gold will be under the Roy name." Tesoro replied with a smile.

"The third route, southwest direction."

Mihawk, you will lead a force of three hundred elite troops from Charon, Yamato, and the main island's defense forces.

Their targets are the "Rock Pirates" and "Poison Swamp Island".

A swift victory is sufficient; eliminate the leader and the main resistance force without venturing into dangerous territory.

Charon's naval warfare capabilities could prove highly effective when necessary.

Hawkeye nodded calmly: "Agreed."

"Then, the reconnaissance and clearing operations in the southeast direction and beyond will be handled by the fourth team."

Roy looked at Crocodile and Moria.

Crocodile, Moria, you two will form a team.

Lead your intelligence personnel and a group of elites skilled in infiltration and assassination in a small, well-concealed boat.

Your mission is to clear out scattered hostile forces in the southeast and eliminate any potential spies and informants.

At the same time, we will conduct reconnaissance further afield to ascertain the extent of the influence of powerful pirate groups such as Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Shiki in this direction.

The strategy should focus on infiltration, division, and decapitation, avoiding large-scale direct conflict as much as possible. If encountering a tough opponent, report back promptly.

"Hmph, this kind of work that operates in the shadows suits me just fine," Crocodile sneered.

"Hehehe, I'm best at shadowy secret operations!" Moria chuckled strangely.

"remember,"

Roy glanced around at the four team leaders.

"Our expansion has limits."

Once they come into contact with or approach the clearly defined spheres of influence of the great pirates Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin, and Golden Lion,

Immediately halt advance, establish observation posts, and avoid direct conflict.

We are neither in a position to nor prepared to wage war against multiple powerful pirate forces simultaneously.

Our goal is to solidify our surroundings and gain room for development, not to blindly make enemies.

"Understood!" the four replied in unison.

"The rest of the people, including Xiong, Stella, Scarlett, Ginny, and Kalifa, will stay on Beehive Island to maintain its operation, strengthen security, and prevent possible sneak attacks or luring enemies away from the island."

Lucci, Kaku, and Bruno, continue to assist Crocodile's intelligence network and familiarize yourselves with your new abilities, ready to provide support at any time.

"Yes!" The others who stayed behind accepted the order.

"The operation will take place at dawn three days from now. Go and prepare." Roy gave the final instructions.

Once the order was given, the entire Beehive Island sprang into action like a sophisticated war machine, operating swiftly and efficiently.

Ship repairs, material allocation, personnel reorganization, intelligence verification... a chilling yet invigorating atmosphere replaced the usual tranquility.

Roy stood atop the palace, watching the bustling port and gazing out at the vast, turbulent sea in the distance.

The curtain has been raised on expansion.

This time, the Roy Pirates will no longer be on the defensive, but will actively expand their territory in the New World.

Leave your own clear mark.