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

Upon hearing Roy's words, everyone's expression changed.

Barrett jumped to his feet. "The Knights of God?!"

"Those Celestial Dragons' lackeys, they've arrived too?!"

Kaido frowned. "Saint Korin... that old guy, he's not dead yet?"

Roy nodded. "Not only did he survive, he also led the team himself."

"It seems the World Government is determined to get its hands on pure gold."

Crocodile exhaled a smoke ring. "This is going to be interesting."

"The four emperors besiege the island, the navy is eyeing it covetously, and the Knights of God lie in wait in the shadows..."

"Plus, those guys in the underworld definitely won't sit still either."

Roy glanced at him. "That's right."

"Crocodile, any news from your end?"

Crocodile nodded. "Just received it—"

"The six kings of the underworld have secretly formed an alliance."

"Six businesses—the entertainment district, the big news, the shipping empire, the warehousing industry, the loan sharking industry, and the funeral industry—have joined forces, planning to seize the pure gold once it appears."

"They don't engage in direct combat; they just wait for an opportunity."

Tezzolo sneered, "A pack of hyenas."

"They dare not confront us head-on, they only dare to steal from the shadows."

Roy waved his hand. "Don't underestimate them."

"These guys may not be strong, but they have a lot of influence."

"Intelligence, transportation, concealment... these are all their strengths."

"If they succeed, it won't be easy to get it back."

Kaido grinned. "What are you afraid of?"

"Once I catch them, I'll smash them all to death with one blow!"

Roy glanced at him. "Do you think you can catch it?"

"They won't fight you, they'll just grab the loot and run."

"The ocean is so vast, where do we even begin to search?"

Kaido snorted and said nothing more.

Count Red spoke slowly, "Roy, the most important thing now is—"

"What do we do next?"

"Whitebeard, Big Mom, and Golden Lion, the three families are surrounding them."

"The Navy and the Knights of God are lurking in the shadows."

"Those guys in the underworld are watching us too."

"Surrounded by enemies on all sides."

Barrett slammed his hand on the table. "What are you afraid of! Just shoot them out!"

"Let's get rid of those Whitebeard guys first, then deal with the Navy!"

Crocodile sneered, "And then?"

"Fighting until they're exhausted, only to let the Golden Lion and Big Mom reap the benefits?"

"Let the Knights of God reap the benefits?"

Barrett snapped, "Then what do you suggest we do?!"

Crocodile exhaled a smoke ring. "Wait."

"We'll talk about it after Tiger and the others find the lanternfish."

"Fighting now would be a complete waste of energy."

Barrett gritted his teeth, "When?!"

"What if they can't find it?"

The group argued incessantly.

That's enough.

Roy tapped the table lightly.

The sound wasn't loud, but it was like a thunderclap, exploding in everyone's ears.

Everyone fell silent instantly and turned to look at him.

Roy slowly stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the distant sea.

There was a few seconds of silence.

Then, he turned around and looked at a figure standing in the corner.

"Dr. Gracia."

Dr. Gracia emerged from the shadows and bowed respectfully. "Yes, Captain."

Roy looked at him, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

"Doctor, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."

Dr. Gracia was taken aback. "Captain, please speak."

Roy said, "Could you make one—"

"A replica of 'pure gold' that emits a golden glow?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was taken aback.

Counterfeit?!

Kaido suddenly stood up. "Roy! What do you mean?!"

"Using fakes to deceive people?!"

Roy glanced at him. "What, you have a problem with that?"

Kaido opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word.

Fake...

Counterfeit goods...

Will this... will this work?

Dr. Gracia's eyes lit up. "Captain, you mean—"

"Using fake pure gold to lure people in?"

Roy shook his head. "It's not that simple."

"Now, everyone is watching us."

"Once Tiger finds the lanternfish, they'll definitely try to steal it."

"Rather than besieged, let's put on a good show for them."

"acting?"

"That's right!"

Roy looked at Kaido.

"With my Devil Fruit ability, diving into the deep sea is no problem at all."

We can take out the pure gold beforehand, replace it with a fake, and then throw the fake away, letting them scramble for it!

"Let them kill each other?" Count Red's eyes flickered slightly. "That might not be easy!"

"Of course it won't be easy, provided that we create the illusion that we're determined to seize the pure gold at all costs."

A flicker of excitement crossed Dr. Gracia's eyes. "Brilliant!"

"The captain's move was brilliant!"

The others, having heard Roy's plan, seemed thoughtful.

Dr. Gracia stroked his chin, pondered for a few seconds, and looked at Roy.

"Captain, a pure gold replica... is not difficult."

"By using a special gold alloy and adding a luminescent coating, we can simulate the luster of pure gold."

"From the outside, the average person would never be able to tell the difference."

"As for the effects... well, nobody really knows what pure gold looks like."

"As long as it's bright enough and flashy enough, it can fool most people."

Roy nodded in satisfaction. "How long will it take?"

Dr. Gracia thought for a moment, "Three days."

"I guarantee it will be done within three days."

Roy said, "Okay."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Doctor."

Dr. Gracia bowed slightly. "Yes!"

He turned and left, his steps light and quick.

In the conference room, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

Barrett scratched his head. "Roy, will this... work?"

Roy smiled slightly, "You'll know once you try."

"Anyway, we're not losing out."

Kaido grinned, "Hehehehe! Interesting!"

"Roy, you're really smart!"

"Use fake stuff to deceive them and let them fight amongst themselves!"

"I like it!"

Roy looked at Crocodile, "Crocodile, there's something I need you to do next."

Crocodile stood up. "Captain, please speak."

A cold glint flashed in Roy's eyes. "Recently, quite a few spies have infiltrated Hive Island."

"Whitebeard, Big Mom, Shiki, the Navy, the World Government, the underworld..."

"There's so much of it, we could almost throw a party."

"Since we have to wait three days, we can't just sit around during those three days."

"Find all those spies."

A glint of light flashed in Crocodile's eyes. "Understood."

"I've been reviewing the intelligence network."

"We've made progress."

Roy nodded. "Very good."

He looked at Earl Red, "Mr. Ryder, could you please help me?"

"Your abilities are best suited for finding those hidden individuals."

Count Red smiled slightly, "It's my pleasure."

......

That afternoon.

Beehive Island, a secluded alley.

A man dressed in ordinary fisherman's clothes is squatting in a corner, pretending to repair a fishing net.

But his eyes kept glancing toward the distant port.

There were several patrol boats moored there.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on the man's lips.

Just then—

A hand rested on his shoulder.