One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

Just as the word "one" was about to be uttered, V's voice suddenly rose, spreading throughout Alabasta via the radio:

"Ignition—Launch!!!"

boom--!!!!!!!

In the video, a crimson-gold tail flame suddenly erupts from the bottom of the giant silver-white rocket.

What started as a tiny flame quickly expanded into a raging torrent of flames with a diameter of over 100 meters in less than a fraction of a second.

The scorching heatwave pushed aside the surrounding dust as if it were a physical object, forming an ever-expanding circular shockwave that even made the drone's camera lens tremble slightly.

call out--!!!!!!

The rocket roared into the sky with a piercing shriek.

It trailed a fiery trail thousands of meters long, like a giant burning sword tearing straight through the azure sky of Alabasta.

The silver-white arrow gleamed in the sunlight and flames, and the straw hat and skull emblem on the side was clearly visible.

"It's flying! It's taking off!" A deafening cheer erupted in the square.

People waved their arms, jumped excitedly, and children screamed with joy.

They didn't really understand what the rocket's launch meant, but watching it rise steadily, break through the troposphere, and plunge into the stratosphere...

The flames spewed from its tail left a long, lingering white trail in the blue sky, like a staircase leading to the heavens.

Their hearts, however, seemed to soar upwards like a rocket, reaching for the heavens.

……

……

at the same time.

In the command room of the naval fleet's flagship, dozens of kilometers off the coast of Alabasta, the air was so heavy it seemed as if you could wring water out of it.

A group of naval vice admirals, clad in coats of justice, gathered around a large square table, the stars on their epaulets gleaming with a cold, hard luster under the dim cabin lights.

All eyes were fixed on the edge of the square table.

There, a projection Den Den Mushi is clearly projecting a distant image into the air.

In the scene, a giant, silvery-white shadow, trailing a fiery tail, is like a shooting star moving in reverse, resolutely tearing through the azure sky of Alabasta and piercing straight into the distant clouds.

At the other end of the square table, naval hero Monkey D. Garp sat motionless.

His signature dog-head mask covered most of his face, making it impossible to discern his expression at that moment.

At that moment, the cabin was deathly silent.

In fact, the Navy had already confirmed the Straw Hat Pirates' whereabouts the day King Cobra publicly announced them as partners in Alabasta.

But what they didn't expect was...

The Straw Hat Pirates, who were expected to leave Alabasta soon, not only showed no signs of setting sail, but even seemed to be planning to set up camp there.

"We can't wait any longer, Vice Admiral Garp!"

Veteran Lieutenant General Onigumo crossed his arms, his solemn voice breaking the deathly silence brought on by the rocket launch footage.

His long, slender fingers tapped unconsciously against his arm, revealing his inner anxiety.

“We have been in this area for too long.”

"According to intelligence, those ambitious guys in the New World have been making moves lately."

"Several affiliated fleets of the Whitebeard Pirates have been unusually active lately..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the white streak piercing the sky on the screen, his voice growing even colder:

"Now, instead of following the usual practice of looting and leaving after conquering a country, the Straw Hat crew has settled down."

"Waiting any longer will only waste more time."

These words were met with a chorus of agreement.

Regardless of their usual stance, the generals inside the cabin all displayed the same sense of urgency at this moment.

Those who have risen to this position are not simply incompetent.

Whether they are hawks who advocate radical extermination or doves who prefer cautious deployment, what they care about is the navy's duty and the just order.

"Hmm...it has indeed been a long wait."

Karp clutched the last bag of senbei he had brought on this mission, each chew becoming slow and precious.

But the corners of his mouth under the dog-head mask were uncontrollably turned up slightly.

"Luffy really does take after me!"

He muttered to himself, his voice a mixture of relief and resentment.

Even if he didn't understand politics, he could see that the Straw Hat Pirates' policies in the Alabasta Kingdom were all long-term measures that truly benefited the people.

If Luffy weren't a pirate... he could have been proud without any reservations about having such a grandson.

But the reality is that he is about to lead a fleet to that desert as a naval hero, to face off against his own grandson, who is connected to him by blood.

Upon realizing this, the pent-up frustration in Garp's chest almost burst through his throat.

He clenched the bag of rice crackers in his hand tightly, the plastic packaging making a soft, strained sound under the weight.

"Red-Haired Shanks, if it weren't for you persuading Luffy to become a pirate..."

"He's already an excellent navy officer!"

Garp cursed angrily in his heart.

He immediately raised his head, his gaze sweeping over each of the generals standing solemnly in the cabin, his voice as deep and resolute as iron:

"Pass on the order—"

"All warships, proceed at full speed toward the Alabasta coast!"

"For this operation, half of the personnel will remain to operate the warships."

"The rest of you, follow me and we'll surround and wipe out the Straw Hat Pirates!"

Luffy, don't blame your grandpa.

Don't worry, Grandpa will pull some strings for you and your friends so you can join the Navy directly!

Chapter 90: Now is the... Age of Aviation! (Seeking monthly votes~)

"It actually... took off!!!"

Inside the temporary rocket launch site in Eruma, Usopp trembled slightly as he watched the trail of white smoke piercing the clouds on the screen.

Unbelievable...

This enormous thing was actually just the product of him and V spending three days kneading it by hand.

Although he only contributed less than five percent of the credit, participating in the design and modification of part of the structure, it was enough for him to feel honored.

"Phase one orbit is normal; satellite and rocket have successfully separated!"

Just then, Nami's voice came through the communicator, calm yet with a hint of excitement.

Space is a more mysterious place than the ocean, and no one who yearns for the ocean can resist the allure of the stars and the sea.

"Signal connection stable... Data transmission commencing!"

"Satellite monitoring system, test normal."

"Satellite signal system, test normal."

"Satellite AI monitoring system, test normal..."

As a series of green lights illuminated, V, standing in front of the control panel, gradually broke into a smile.

It worked!

He had considered setting up a satellite signal system in the One Piece world, but he never expected it to go so smoothly.

The outer space of the One Piece world is a completely new blue ocean.

Not only is there no interference from other satellites here, but V can also launch satellites into whichever orbit he wants.

……

……

"Did it work, V?"

Seeing V stop what he was doing, Luffy immediately stepped forward, his eyes full of anticipation.

Luffy, with his pure nature, has never been interested in things like conquering territory, just as he refused to submit to the members of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet.

In his view, those things that seem profitable would become shackles that restrict freedom, running counter to the "freedom" he was so eager to pursue.

But if these shackles could be exchanged for the opportunity to explore space...

For Luffy, his bottom line can be flexible.

"Success!"

V revealed a smug smile.

Being able to launch a satellite in the One Piece world makes him stand out even among other transmigrators.

The satellite system was merely the starting point of this revolution, the first stepping stone they dropped into the starry sky of the pirate world.

What V truly desires is an extraterrestrial strategic weapon system capable of covering the entire ocean and deterring the world in the future.

Only when that day comes will they be qualified to face off against the one who sits on the Void Throne.

"That's incredible!"

Zoro and Sanji also walked over at this moment, looking at the starry sky image detected on the screen with longing on their faces.

The starry sky is a world more dazzling than the sea, and no one can help but yearn for that place.

V loosened his grip on the lever, a satisfied smile curving his lips, and laughed at his companions:

"There's nothing unbelievable about it!"