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

1500 in the Haiyuan calendar.

Two full years have passed since Red Earl joined the Roy Pirates.

In the past two years, Beehive Island has maintained a rapid development trend.

The maritime train network has covered all the sea areas under Beehive Island's control, with seventeen routes connecting the area like a spider web.

Merchant ships shuttled back and forth, goods circulated, and the economy prospered.

Master Tom was thus awarded the title of "Honorary Citizen of Beehive Island," 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 powerful training, their overall combat strength is terrifying.

Barrett 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 Earl 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 Earl's original form.

The fusion process went smoothly, and a week later, when Count Red emerged from the incubation chamber, he was completely transformed.

"How do you feel?" Roy was there in person.

Count Red clenched his fist, feeling the surging power within him, a complex light flashing in his eyes.

"Captain Roy... I have never felt so...powerful."

The physique of the Oni race, the defense of the Lunaria race, and the power foundation of the Bakania race.

In addition to his already top-tier swordsmanship and Observation Haki—

At this moment, the Red Earl 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 type Vampire Fruit.

Combined with his perfect physique, and the Red Earl's already top-tier swordsmanship and Observation Haki—

At this moment, Earl Red, in terms of combat strength alone, is already arguably the number one person on Beehive Island.

"Congratulations, Mr. Ryder," Roy said with a smile.

The Red Earl looked at him, remained silent for two seconds, and then bowed deeply.

"Captain Roy, all of this is thanks to you."

"I, Barolorick Redfield, am willing to serve the Roy Pirates with utmost loyalty for the rest of my life."

Roy waved his hand.

"Mr. Ryder, you're too kind."

"Now that we've joined, we're family."

"We're all family, so let's not speak like strangers."

Count Red straightened up, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

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 Naval Headquarters underwent a large-scale reorganization and expansion in Marineford.

With the Sengoku period marshal 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 seas.

The number of new recruits at the Navy 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 sent 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 reduced in the New World,

Those pirates who were originally being chased around by the Navy seized this opportunity and flocked into the New World.

Every day, hundreds and thousands of pirate ships pass through Fishman 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, the reality is cruel.

The New World is not the "paradise" like 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 be met with devastating consequences immediately.

Those arrogant newcomers, without even seeing 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 the Whitebeard in person.

Then there is no more then.

"Gurara! 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 entire World of Oceans 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 and Wano Country are an impregnable fortress.

Kaido himself has clashed with Whitebeard several times due to his expansion of territory.

It is said that Kaido has also invaded Whitebeard's territory several times and fought several battles with Whitebeard, although he always suffered losses.

However, thanks to his physique and the fruit of the Mythical Beast, he only suffered minor injuries and will recover 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 dealing with Whitebeard, but Roy refused each time, using the pretext of developing Beehive Island.

Then there's Shiki the Golden Lion'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 into pieces while laughing loudly.

And the Roy Pirates, Beehive Island—

This place is forbidden territory for all pirates.

It wasn't because they were brutal, but because... they were too orderly.

In the waters controlled by Beehive Island, every shipping route is patrolled by sea trains, and every island is guarded by genetic warriors.

Any pirates who intrude will be intercepted, warned, and expelled immediately.

If the warning is ineffective—

Hawkeye, Barrett, Red Earl, Tesoro, Crocodile... any one of them could make those pirates question their existence.

Gradually, a saying began to circulate on the high seas—

"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 "Pirate Emperor" was born.

The five emperors, residing in the New World, overlook this wild sea, receiving the admiration and fear of countless pirates.