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

The area around Tezzolo was the most lively.

Big Mom's territory has always been the toughest nut to crack among the three major powers.

Each of her dozens of children manages a territory, which they run like an ironclad fortress.

But it's different now.

Katakuri was seriously injured, Smoothie and Cracker were still lying in bed, and Big Mom herself was so angry that she smashed furniture for a week and had no mind to care about those border islands.

Tezzolo seized the opportunity and acted swiftly.

He led his fleet south, unleashing lightning upon encountering resistance and incorporating those who surrendered.

If you encounter someone who is hesitant, show off the wealth of Beehive Island—who wouldn't be tempted by throwing boxes of gold down like that?

In one month and seven days, all six islands and three kingdoms south of Big Mom came under the control of Beehive Island.

When Big Mom heard the news, she had just finished smashing the thirty-seventh set of furniture.

"Mama mama mama!!!" she screamed, "Roy! Tezzolo! Mommy won't let you get away with this!"

But despite her cries, she didn't send anyone to snatch it back.

Because she knew that sending anyone wouldn't make a difference.

Katakuri is still lying there.

In three months, the Roy Pirates swept through the land, conquering more than ten kingdoms and dozens of islands.

Those territories originally flew the flags of the Whitebeard, the Golden Lion, and Big Mom.

Now they've all been replaced with the Beehive Island logo—a red circle with a curved red stripe.

The three major powers did organize counterattacks.

On Whitebeard's side, Marco led his team to try and retake the two islands, but they were blocked halfway by Barrett.

After a fight that resulted in the injury of several brothers, they slunk away.

On the Golden Lion's side, Indigo led several cadres to reclaim lost territory, only to find that the island's inhabitants didn't recognize them at all—

The soldiers on Beehive Island are well-trained and disciplined, far superior to the scattered rabble of the Golden Lions.

Big Mom's side suffered the most.

She sent Dafu and Owen to lead the team, but they were stopped by Tezzolo alone on the sea, and lightning struck them so that they ran away with their heads in their hands.

But as long as Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Big Mom themselves don't take action, those subordinates are no match for them.

Each of them was more seriously injured than the last, and each of them was less willing to fight.

Just as things were about to escalate to the point where the three emperors themselves would intervene, Roy suddenly gave an order—

"Stop expanding."

Everyone was stunned.

Barrett was the first to call back: "Roy! Give me a few more days, and I've taken those islands too!"

Roy said calmly, "Alright, Barrett."

"But--"

"No buts. If this continues, those three will probably get restless soon."

Barrett fell silent.

He knew Roy's temper; when he said he had enough, he meant it.

The fleet withdrew to Beehive Island, officially ending the expansion operation.

Those newly subjugated kingdoms and islands began to change their flags, systems, and administrators.

There was a disobedient king who wanted to outwardly comply but inwardly defy him, saying one thing to his face and another behind his back.

Roy sent Crocodile to "talk," and after the talks, the kings became as docile as sheep.

If someone is really disobedient, then replace them.

Beehive Island has no shortage of obedient people.

In just three months, more than ten kingdoms and dozens of islands were all brought under the control of Beehive Island.

The white-bearded man fell silent.

The golden lion pretended not to see it.

Big Mom yelled a few times, but then nothing more happened.

The three emperors tacitly agreed that these territories belonged to Roy.

It's not that they're being generous; it's that they genuinely can't afford to fight.

Marineford, Naval Headquarters.

Sengoku looked at the intelligence report on the table, his face turning ashen.

In three months, the Roy Pirates expanded more than tenfold. If this continues, the New World will truly become the domain of pirates.

"Marshal, should we send troops to intervene?" a staff officer asked cautiously.

The Warring States period remained silent for a long time before finally shaking his head.

"Hold your positions and do nothing."

The staff officer was stunned: "But..."

"I said to hold back," Sengoku interrupted him. "Now is not the time to act."

He paused, looked out at the sea, and a hint of weariness flashed in his eyes.

The Five Elders have already approved new military funding; the navy needs to expand, increase manpower, and build up strength.

Going head-on with the Roy Pirates now would only repeat the mistakes of the Battle of Pure Gold.

"Wait," said Zhan Guo. "Let's make our move when we're ready."

The staff officer hesitated for a moment, then finally nodded.

The navy's expansion plan was launched in full swing.

The world government allocated huge sums of money, and the major branches frantically recruited people. Shipyards worked day and night to build new warships one after another.

The new world has calmed down for the time being.

.................

Beehive Island Port.

The morning sun shines on the sea, making it sparkle.

Several patrol ships were slowly turning in the harbor, and the genetically engineered soldiers on board were yawning listlessly.

Since the expansion ended three months ago, daily life on Beehive Island has returned to normal.

Training, patrolling, trading, building—day after day, without much excitement.

But today is different.

The soldiers on the port watchtower suddenly stood up, raised their binoculars, and peered into the distance.

"A ship is coming."

Which company is it?

"I don't recognize it. I've never seen the flag before... Wait, is that a pink pirate flag?"

He rubbed his eyes and looked closely.

In the distance, on the sea, a magnificently decorated and enormous warship is cutting through the waves.

The ship was painted pink, and its bow resembled a flamingo with outstretched wings. A row of strangely dressed people stood on the deck.

The lookout was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized—that was Doflamingo's family warship!

"Quickly! Report to the captain!"

The news quickly reached Roy's ears.

He was processing documents in his office when he heard the report and raised an eyebrow.

Doflamingo?

This guy arrived pretty quickly.

"Have Kalifa go pick her up."

Roy didn't even look up, continuing to review the documents.

"Bring them to the conference room."

Kalifa adjusted her glasses and turned to leave.

At the port, warships slowly docked.

Before the boat had even come to a complete stop, a figure jumped down.

Doflamingo wore his signature pink feather coat, his chest was open, he wore sunglasses, and had his signature smile on his lips.

That arrogant demeanor exuded an air of arrogance from the very core of his being.

"Fufufufufu... This is Beehive Island?"

He looked around, his gaze sweeping over the fully armed genetically engineered soldiers in the harbor, the towering defensive towers in the distance, and the obviously modified ships, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.

It's even more exaggerated than what was described in the intelligence reports.

Torrepol followed behind him, his body wrapped in bandages, sticky and sticky, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, chuckling.

Diamanti had a long sword at his waist and an arrogant expression.

Pica walked silently at the back, each step causing the ground to tremble slightly.

Each of the cadres was more conspicuous than the last.

The soldiers on the dock all turned their heads, watching the group of uninvited guests warily.

Doflamingo ignored him and swaggered forward.

"stop."

A cool, clear female voice rang out.

Kalifa walked over in her high heels, pushed up her glasses, and looked at them expressionlessly.

"Doflamingo, please come with me. The captain is waiting for you in the conference room."

Doflamingo looked her up and down, then grinned.

"Even Roy's secretary is this interesting?"

Kalifa didn't reply, and turned to leave.