One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

"So I want to give you a chance..."

"A chance to live, even if it's not a very elegant or beautiful way to live..."

"But at least, you can—"

"To continue to exist in this world in another form."

"Continue to pursue your unfulfilled ambitions, continue to witness the transformation of this world, and even... continue to grow stronger."

He stopped in front of three operating chairs, the dark blue prosthetic eye behind the lens gleaming like a menacing darkness.

Even Blackbeard, the user of the Dark-Dark Fruit, couldn't help but choke up when he saw V's calm yet ambitious gaze.

Enel's pupils contracted slightly, and he tried to say something but found his mouth was firmly blocked.

Blackbeard narrowed his eyes and said hoarsely, "Another form? You want us to become your puppets, just like you did before?"

“No.” V shook her head gently. “Don’t think of me as so short-sighted.”

He raised his hands, his fingers slightly spread, as if displaying some kind of invisible gift.

"Data is just an extension of my consciousness. I am well aware that it is difficult to achieve great things by relying solely on my own consciousness."

"It's one thing to use such methods to control the weak, but treasures like you should be treated specially."

"After all... your souls and wills are your greatest treasures!"

V stared intently at Blackbeard and his two companions.

Their bodies were already his, and he had long since figured out how to make the most of them.

But their souls and wills are also invaluable treasures.

V, want more!

Chapter 137 The Eye of Greed (Seeking monthly votes~)

[Conversion complete!]

[Obtained: Eye of Greed (Tier 8)]

[Effect: Allows one to glimpse the location of treasures and opportunities, and to discern the trajectory of fate, guiding the holder to choose the most suitable path.]

This prosthetic body has been unlocked for purchase in the store. Price: 30 trade points

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"Wonderful stuff! Incomparably wonderful stuff!"

Inside the control room, V stared at the pair of blue prosthetic bodies that had just been extracted and transformed, now suspended in mid-air. His eyes behind his glasses flickered intensely, eventually turning into a burning astonishment.

"Is this the new prosthetic body that was obtained by exchanging Blackbeard's eyes...?"

V's voice carried an undisguised sense of emotion.

To be honest, before taking action, he did consider that Blackbeard's body could be exchanged for some pretty good items.

After all, that was Marshall D. Teach, an ambitious man who had plotted for years, seized the Dark-Dark Fruit, and even dared to attack the Whitebeard Pirates. He was a "chosen one" destined to stir up a storm on this sea.

But V never expected that a mere pair of Blackbeard's eyes could be exchanged for a top-tier 8th-level prosthetic body!

The description of the Eye of Greed's ability seems simple, but it contains terrifying strategic value.

In the vast and boundless Grand Line, where crises and opportunities coexist, especially as we are about to enter a new world filled with powerful figures and unpredictable situations, the significance of such a cybernetic body that can "see" treasures and "see" the direction of destiny far exceeds the mere boost in combat power.

It means more precise resource acquisition, more optimized route planning, and even the possibility of avoiding deadly traps and calamities... This is a "navigator" and "compass of fate" that can influence the future direction of the entire pirate crew.

"Blackbeard... truly a man watched by the will of the world, burdened with a great destiny."

"No wonder he was able to give so many people on the ship so many powerful Devil Fruit abilities in just two years."

V murmured softly, his gaze sweeping over the other two pairs of prosthetic bodies that were silently floating beside him.

Those were the [Eye of Valuation] and [Thunderbolt Eye] transformed from Crocodile and Enel's eyes.

The "Eye of Valuation" can accurately assess the value of items, intelligence, and even biological potential, which is of great benefit to resource collection and talent discovery.

The Thunder Eye can store and release high-intensity electric current, combining reconnaissance and paralysis effects, making it a highly practical combat support prosthetic.

Both reached the 6th tier level, which would have made V happy for a while in any previous exchange.

But at this moment, under the dazzling 8th-tier golden light of the [Eye of Greed], these two 6th-tier prosthetic bodies, which were originally considered exquisite, instantly paled in V's eyes, as if they had fallen from treasures to... a roadside object.

"Sure enough, on the system's side, the weight of fate is also an important reference information."

V took a deep breath and immediately sat down on the operating chair.

With the coordinated operation of the robotic arm, his five-stage prosthetic eyes, which had accompanied him from his time travel to the present, finally reached the moment of retirement.

A moment later, V slowly stood up, his eyes gleaming with a mysterious and profound golden light.

A mysterious and fitting stream of data flashed past his eyes, and the shape and color of all objects in his field of vision seemed to be re-encoded, with an additional layer of indescribable "value" radiance.

V closed her eyes slightly, adjusting to the new visual layer brought by the [Eye of Greed].

When he opened his eyes again and turned to look at the still unconscious figures on the three operating chairs, the sight before him made him gasp for breath.

On the bodies of Crocodile, Enel, and Blackbeard, golden lights of varying sizes and intensities appeared!

These lights were not evenly distributed, but rather like treasure markers on a broken map, appearing as small patches on different parts of the three people's bodies.

"Could it be..."

V's golden pupils suddenly contracted, and an indescribable sense of surprise and enlightenment surged into his heart.

A surge of knowledge, akin to real-world ability, appeared out of thin air in his mind, making him realize...

These parts with golden ripples are the most valuable parts and organs on the three people's bodies.

The deeper the color of the gold ripples, the higher their value, and they can be exchanged for more trading points or a more powerful prosthetic body.

"That's outrageous!"

V didn't expect that the newly implanted [Eye of Greed] would show such a direct effect so quickly!

With these eyes, he can use precious areas to exchange for prosthetic bodies and other areas to exchange for trading points.

To truly ensure that not a single bit of value is wasted.

"Blackbeard truly deserves to be called one of the most valuable talents in the pirate world."

"This time, you've done a great job!"

V's heart skipped a beat, and the next second he returned directly to Lab's abdominal space.

The negotiations between the three were not progressing smoothly, but they were not without progress either.

In any case, before reaching Tier 7 and gaining absolute control over them, V is unlikely to actually release them or give them too much freedom.

Since that's the case, let's just wait and see.

He's not a loser, there's nothing to worry about.

……

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Meanwhile, the Straw Hat crew is sailing.

On the distant Red Earth Continent, in the city of Pangu, a mysterious conversation is unfolding.

Inside the opulent office, Satan, one of the world government's top leaders and the God of Scientific Defense, placed his hands on the desk, his face grim, and an invisible pressure enveloped the entire room.

He spoke slowly, his voice carrying an undeniable authority:

"So... that V from the Straw Hat Pirates really does possess the power to allow someone to control two Devil Fruit abilities simultaneously?"

Opposite him, Sengoku, then the Fleet Admiral, sat upright with a solemn expression.

He was holding a thick stack of reports in his hand.

That was a detailed conclusion reached by the modified peacock and others after several rounds of investigation, testing and analysis.

Sengoku nodded and reported in a calm voice:

"Yes, Saint Satan."

"Even Dr. Vegapunk has not figured out the underlying principles, but that is the fact."

"Now, Peacock and Grouse of SWORD Squad have both become dual Devil Fruit users."

"That's not even the most shocking part."

Sengoku paused, then continued:

"Sentomaru, who had never eaten a Devil Fruit before, was not only given a completely new Paramecia-type Devil Fruit ability after undergoing V's modifications, but also..."

"More importantly, repeated tests have confirmed that he is completely unaffected by the conventional restraint of seawater and seastone—this 'power' seems to have completely bypassed the inherent curse of the Devil Fruit system."

"The Straw Hat Pirates have truly mastered a mysterious power that can break the laws of the world."

"I suspect that power may not come from a Devil Fruit, but rather from a unique special ability that V possesses."

Satan Saint's fingertips tapped lightly on the smooth tabletop, producing a dull, rhythmic sound that seemed to strike the heart with each tap.

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes:

"No side effects? Sengoku, you should know what that would mean if it were true."

Warring States period took a deep breath and said in a deep voice:

"Yes, I understand the importance of this matter."

"That's why I reported to you immediately, without the slightest delay."

"Therefore, I propose that the World Government establish a formal cooperation with V, and fund his services to mass-produce special combat forces for us that possess dual Devil Fruit abilities and are not affected by seawater."

"This move serves two purposes: first, it allows us to obtain more observational samples at close range, enabling us to delve deeper into whether there are any hidden dangers or limitations;"

"Secondly, even if we cannot crack its technology in the short term, we can still greatly enhance the strength of the world government and the navy."

"This is V's initial proposal for cooperation."

"Please review it."