One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

"Then we'll be able to unlock the Level 2 brain-computer interface and install it on Zoro and the others."

Judging from V's Tier 5 cybernetic body... he is a typical perfectionist.

Instead of wasting points now and equipping Zoro and Luffy with Tier 1 brain machines a day or two in advance, it's better to wait until everything is ready before taking action.

"Perfect timing! I'm really looking forward to seeing what a Gender-Borrowed Creature transformed into will look like!"

V pondered to himself.

"V!...V! What are you thinking about?"

Zoro's call interrupted V's thoughts.

He snapped out of his daze: "What's wrong?"

"Nothing much, I just wanted to ask about our next steps?"

Zoro glanced at Luffy, who was still engrossed in eating.

Although he had accepted the fact that Luffy was the captain, he still felt that communicating with V was more reliable.

"Next stop~"

V stroked his chin, his mind beginning to reminisce.

Thanks to the excellent storyline of the early One Piece arc, even though many years have passed, he still knows the storyline before Enies Lobby like the back of his hand.

V quickly made a decision: "Let's go to Orange Town!"

Zoro & Luffy: "Orange Town?"

Luffy blinked in confusion: "Why go there? Is it because there are delicious oranges there?"

“Luffy, you’re different from other captains.” V sighed earnestly. “From now on, when we’re discussing serious matters, just focus on eating.”

"Okay, sure," Luffy replied obediently.

A knowing glint flashed in Zoro's eyes.

"Orange Town?"

"If I remember correctly, that should be Bucky the Clown's territory now."

"That guy has a bounty of 1500 million Berries on his head in the Navy."

“That’s right.” V nodded with satisfaction.

Although Zoro is an absolute hopeless navigator, his grasp of basic information is still quite normal.

"We'll see later... if we can get Zoro a prosthetic body with automatic pathfinding and positioning."

In addition to the system's plug-in functions, V is also an engineer with maxed-out production and hacking skills.

With the right tools, making minor modifications to prosthetic bodies is a piece of cake.

As for writing software programs, that's a piece of cake.

"We need to install a backdoor on Zoro first, so we won't have to worry about not being able to find him in the future."

"Hmm! This matter might be a higher priority than I thought..."

Recalling Zoro's "feats" in the anime, V immediately set a reminder in his mind to constantly remind himself.

Chapter 11 Nami, the mastermind

The sky was clear and blue.

Waves rippled and carried the ship on its journey across the sea.

Everything was so quiet and peaceful.

Suddenly.

"What the hell, Zoro!"

"Didn't I tell you you're not allowed to touch the ship's rudder?!"

On the deck of the pirate ship, V, who had just stepped out of the cabin, felt as if the sky had fallen.

He quickly walked to the bow of the ship and checked the direction using the newly developed Beidou positioning system (East China Sea version).

Then he let out a long sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness, it only veered 180 degrees, at least it didn't deviate from the planned route."

As he spoke, he shooed Zoro away from the ship's wheel like he was chasing a puppy.

Upon hearing V's mutterings, Zoro awkwardly scratched his cheek, a bead of cold sweat trickling down his forehead.

"Um... Luffy went to the bathroom, and I was a little worried since there was no one to helm the ship, so..."

"Then I really thank you."

V turned the boat around while sighing helplessly.

Fortunately, this is not the Grand Line, and the seas are relatively calm.

It's just that we'll arrive at our destination a little later than expected.

The people of Shells were surprisingly enthusiastic. After learning that they had defeated Colonel Monka, they insisted on having a celebration banquet with them.

As everyone knows, Luffy's resistance to banquets is negative.

As a result, they had to delay for half a day, and after handing Coby over to the Navy in Shells Town, they hurriedly set off.

……

……

Orange Town, East China Sea Organ Islands.

On the neat streets, colorful buildings are scattered in an orderly fashion, their rooftops gleaming in the sunlight.

As an important port city where shipping routes converge in this sea area, this place should be bustling with merchant ships and prosperous.

However, all of that vanished a month ago.

"Come on! Let's welcome Nami to the team!"

"Let's throw a lavish banquet—!!!!"

"oh--!!!"

On the rooftop of a building in the center of Orange Town, in front of what is read as the Buggy Pirates' temporary base, which is actually a large circus.

Red-Nosed Bucky spreads his arms wide and lets out a comical, maniacal laugh.

Before him stood a lively girl with short orange hair.

Seeing the pirates cheering all around, the orange-haired girl breathed a sigh of relief.

"Phew~ Luckily, these guys aren't very smart."

Nami, the Little Cat Thief, is from the East Blue.

He lives in Cocoyasi Village, Konom Islands, and is a notorious thief in the East China Sea!

However, even the best can make mistakes.

She never imagined that she would be caught in an unlocked treasure room and be surrounded by a group of pirates.

Fortunately, she had a bright idea and lied that she had come to join Buggy's pirate crew because she admired him.

After a brilliant speech of flattery, Bucky the Clown was completely charmed and couldn't be happier.

"Once they're all drunk, I'll take the opportunity to steal all the treasure here!"

Nami was silently plotting in her heart, but on the surface she showed an innocent and harmless smile.

With the pirates' skillful preparations, a grand banquet was quickly held.

The pirates raised their glasses, laughing and shouting, taking turns showcasing their talents.

But just as the banquet was halfway through, a pirate suddenly ran over in a panic:

"Reporting, reporting, reporting to the captain!"

"A ship has arrived at the port. Judging from the pattern on the sails, it looks like the Alvida Pirates!"

"Alvida?"

Bucky slammed his glass on the table with a bang, splashing wine everywhere.

"That fat woman with a bounty of 500 million Berries?"

How did she end up here?

“Boss.” Chief of Staff Cabaji, who was standing next to Bucky, leaned over and said, “I heard she was recently put on a bounty by the Navy and she’s been incredibly arrogant.”

"Could she be trying to challenge you to increase her bounty?"

"Challenge me?! Hahahaha!"

Bucky was taken aback at first, then laughed exaggeratedly, as if he had heard the funniest joke.

"I am Bucky the Clown, with a bounty of 1500 million Berries and the power of the devil!"

"You think a mere Alvida dares to challenge me?"

Even so, a hint of wariness still flashed in his eyes, hidden beneath heavy makeup.

After all, double-crossing among pirates is all too common.

"Go! Bring my cannons over and aim them at their ships!"

"If anything unusual is detected, open fire immediately!"

"Yes, Captain Bucky!!!"

The pirate who delivered the order immediately ran down.

Meanwhile, Nami, lurking in a corner of the banquet, spotted an opportunity with her sharp eyes.

If conflict breaks out outside, the chaos will be the perfect opportunity for her to abscond with the money.

"Ideally, we'd both be severely injured, then I could take advantage of the chaos to seize the treasures of both pirate crews..." She clenched her fists, secretly delighted.