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

Two days later.

East China Sea, Rogge Town.

This island, known as the "land of beginnings and ends," remains bustling and vibrant.

The streets were bustling with pedestrians, and the cries of vendors rose and fell.

Roy landed in a secluded spot outside town, straightened his tattered clothes, and then walked into town.

Although his clothes were tattered and he was covered in wounds, his eyes remained sharp as knives.

He found a hotel and went inside.

"Boss, I'd like a room."

"Also, bring up all the best food in your store."

The boss was startled by his appearance, but dared not ask any further questions and quickly nodded.

"Yes, yes, yes! We'll arrange it right away!"

Roy walked into the room, collapsed onto the bed, and gasped for breath.

Although his injuries have healed considerably thanks to the power of his bloodline, they were still too severe and he needs more time.

In particular, the mental energy expenditure is something that can't be recovered from in a short time.

He closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

…………

He was awakened by the ringing of a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) after an unknown amount of time.

Blub Blub... Blub Blub...

Roy opened his eyes and picked up the Den Den Mushi.

"Feed?"

Tesoro's anxious voice came from the other end.

"Boss! Are you alright?!"

Luo frowned.

"What's wrong?"

Tezzolo took a deep breath.

"Boss, have you read the newspaper?"

newspaper?

Roy shook his head.

"I didn't see it."

"What happened?"

Tezzolo paused for two seconds, then said,

"Boss, your battle with Garp has become a worldwide sensation!"

Roy was stunned.

Spread throughout the world?

How is that possible?

He looked out the window and gestured for the boss to bring in a newspaper.

A moment later, the boss nervously brought over a copy of the latest newspaper.

Roy took the newspaper, unfolded it, and read—

Front page headline, huge headline:

[A spectacular battle erupts between Emperor Roy and Marine Hero Garp! The deserted island is razed to the ground!]

Below are lines of detailed reports:

"It is reported that Emperor Roy of Heaven and Marine Hero Garp are engaged in a fierce battle on a deserted island in the East Blue, a battle that lasts for three days and three nights!"

"The entire deserted island was razed to the ground, and towering waves surged in the surrounding seas!"

"Ultimately, Vice Admiral Garp retreated, and Roy appears to have awakened his Devil Fruit power!"

Further down—

A huge photo took up half the page.

In the photo, Roy is suspended in mid-air, surrounded by distorted light and shadow, like a god descending.

Garp, meanwhile, was being blasted away by an invisible force, his body flying backward, his face filled with shock.

The shooting angle was just right.

Roy's lips twitched.

When was this photo taken?!

He examined the photo closely and discovered that the photographer appeared to have taken it from a great distance using some kind of special equipment.

That angle, that distance...

Could it be one of those journalists who specialize in reporting big news?

Those guys, known as the largest intelligence organization in the pirate world, are omnipresent and infiltrate everywhere.

They even managed to film his fight with Garp?!

Roy took a deep breath and continued reading.

The report concludes with a comment:

"Emperor Roy of the Heavenly Path has seemingly completed the awakening of his Devil Fruit, further enhancing his strength!"

"Naval hero Garp suffers a regrettable defeat!"

"This battle signifies that the new generation of Pirate Emperors has truly grown to the point where they can rival the older generation of powerful figures!"

"The world's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or landscape) may be changed as a result!"

Roy put down the newspaper and remained silent for a long time.

Then he smiled.

That smile carried a hint of helplessness, and also a touch of melancholy.

These reporters are really something...

He picked up the Den Den Mushi.

Tesoro, I'm alright.

"This battle did indeed take place."

"The fruit has awakened successfully."

On the other end of the phone, Tezzolo gasped.

"Boss! You've really awakened?!"

"Um."

Roy said calmly,

"We'll discuss this in more detail when we get back."

"Is everything normal on Beehive Island?"

Tesoro quickly said,

"That's normal! With Mr. Ryder and his men around, who would dare cause trouble?"

"But boss, your battle has shaken the whole world!"

"All the major powers are watching us now!"

Roy nodded.

"understood."

"Let them pay attention."

"I still have some things to take care of here. I'll go back as soon as I'm done."

"yes!"

After hanging up the phone, Roy leaned against the headboard and stared at the ceiling.

The fruit awakened; it was a success.

The next step is to solidify this ability and master it completely.

as well as--

Continue to grow stronger.

A glint flashed in his eyes.

…………

Meanwhile, at Marineford, the Naval Headquarters.

Inside the marshal's office, Sengoku was furious.

"Garp!!!"

He roared and slammed a newspaper onto the table.

"Look! Look!"

"Your fight with Roy was filmed very clearly!"

"Now the whole world knows that the naval hero has been defeated by the pirate emperor!"

Karp sat on the sofa, legs crossed, leisurely sipping his tea.

"Hahaha!"

He laughed loudly,

"During the Warring States period, I've become nothing more than a background figure!"

The Warring States period was so angry that he trembled all over.

"Garp! How can you still laugh!"

"Do you know how much of a blow this battle has dealt to the Navy's prestige?!"

Karp put down his teacup, his expression turning serious.

"The Warring States period, I know about it."

"But I had no choice but to fight that battle."

"That kid ran all the way to the East China Sea to see my grandson."

"Tell me, how can I possibly ignore this?"

The Warring States period was taken aback.

"Your grandson? In the East China Sea?"

Garp nodded.

"Yes, the son of a dragon."

"Leave it in the windmill village and let this old man take care of it."

Sengoku was silent for a moment, then took a deep breath.

"What about Roy? What's he doing in the East China Sea?"

Garp shook his head.

He said he was going to visit a friend and also to see my grandson.

"Although I don't believe it, I have no evidence."

"but--"

He paused.

"Warring States Period, I have something to tell you."

Warring States frowned.

"What is it?"

Garp looked at him and said slowly,

"Roy has indeed awakened."

"His psychic fruit, once awakened, makes him extremely difficult to deal with."

"I was almost powerless against him."

"It's not a difference in strength, but a suppression of ability."

"As long as he is in his domain, he is a god."

The Warring States period fell silent.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke.

"you mean……"

Garp sighed.

"The Warring States period, what I mean is—"

"From now on, it will be virtually impossible to capture Roy."

"Unless we can find a way to counter his abilities, or... crush him with absolute power."

"But with his current strength, there are very few people in the entire ocean who can do that."

Zhan Guo's face was ashen, his hands were pressed on the table, and his knuckles were white from clenching them.

"Should we... just let him continue to act so arrogantly?"

Garp shook his head.

"This isn't arrogance, it's the truth."

"The Warring States period, we have to admit it—"

"That kid has grown to the point where we have to take him seriously."

The Warring States period fell silent.

Sunlight streamed in through the window.

But the atmosphere at the Navy Headquarters was like a cold winter.

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Hotel room in Rogge town.

Roy put down the newspaper, leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and took a deep breath.

He paid no attention to the praise in the newspapers.

The titles of "new generation pirate emperor" and "powerful enough to rival the older generation of strongmen" are meaningless to him.

What he cares about is strength itself.

The awakening of the fruit is just the beginning.

Next, he needs to fully master this ability, integrate it into his own combat system, and make it his true trump card.

Roy opened his eyes and looked out at the street.

Rogge Town remains bustling and vibrant.

But he knew he couldn't stay there any longer.

Now that we're out here, let's take this opportunity to bring all those guys we've had our eye on under our command.

Roy took out a black notebook from his pocket, opened it, and found that page.

Above, three names are recorded:

Burgess – A fighting champion from an island in the Grand Line famous for its martial arts.

Lafayette – the sheriff of Teapot Island in the West Sea.

Van Augur – A famous pirate hunter and long-range sniper in the West Blue.

These three people are all members of the Blackbeard Pirates in the original work.

In the original work, he should have good potential to become a squad leader under Blackbeard.

If we could absorb them into Beehive Island, it would be a huge help.

Roy closed the notebook, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

Where to go first?

West Sea.

Lafayette and Van Augur both lived in the West Sea.

Go and take these two first, then go to the Grand Line to find Burgess.

Roy stood up and walked to the window.

I opened the window, and the sea breeze blew in, carrying a salty, damp scent.

He took a deep breath, activated his mental power, and soared into the air, flying towards the West Sea.