One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

Several children peeked out from behind the cloud house, whispering among themselves:

"Look, they're from Qinghai..."

"They look so strange, they don't have wings!"

"Shh—have you forgotten that horrible and ugly man from before? Don't gossip about people from Qinghai."

The terrifyingly ugly man was clearly referring to the group of Blackbeard who had recently arrived in Qingdao.

Luffy paid no attention to these discussions; his attention was completely drawn to the novelties of Skypiea.

"Wow! What is this!?"

Luffy suddenly pounced on a small stall by the street, his eyes wide open.

The stall displayed several transparent spherical containers, each containing a cloud that constantly changed shape and emitted a soft glow.

The cloud sometimes stretched out like cotton wool, and sometimes contracted like a pearl, with tiny electric arcs faintly visible inside.

"Wow, what amazing things!" Brooke bent down, his empty eye sockets staring at the clouds. "Are they... alive?"

The stall owner was an elderly woman from the floating island, her wings slightly folded behind her back. She explained in a Qinghai dialect with an accent:

"This is a 'thundercloud shell,' a special type of shellfish that lives in the depths of the White Sea. They can store and release tiny electrical currents, which we usually use for lighting or to power small tools."

She picked up a container and shook it gently.

The thundercloud shell inside immediately became active, its light brightened, and tiny sparks of electricity danced on the surface of the cloud.

“Mollusks that store electricity…” Nami leaned closer, her eyes gleaming with the shrewdness of an economist, “If they could be mass-produced, they could serve as a supplement to clean energy… V, is this worth researching?”

V stood to the side, his prosthetic eye behind the lens already activated its dual analytical modes: the Eye of Valuation and the Eye of Greed.

Cyber-optical eyes, plug and play.

After discovering that even a single eye could be effective, he simply took one of each pair of prosthetic eyes and placed them in his eye sockets.

In his vision, those Thundercloud Shells were radiating a pale golden glow of value.

It is not particularly rare, but it has good development potential.

However, compared to Enel, who possesses the Thunder-Thunder Fruit, these Thundercloud Shells are utterly weak.

He was more interested in the biological principles behind these shellfish.

“Natural organisms can stably store and controllably release electrical energy, which defies conventional electrochemical understanding.” V muttered to himself, his finger unconsciously tapping his chin. “There must be something special about their cellular structure… Chopper, come take a look.”

"coming!"

Chopper immediately pulled out a portable microscope and sampling tools from his small backpack—miniature versions of scientific research equipment specially made for him by V.

The little reindeer doctor carefully took a tiny sample of the cloud and placed it on a glass slide, observing it closely through the lens.

"Hmm... the cell structure is so strange!" Chopper exclaimed. "There's a protein structure on the cell membrane that I've never seen before. They're like... like tiny capacitors! And the cytoplasm is filled with a special electrolyte solution!"

“A capacitor structure?” V’s eyes gleamed. “No wonder it can store charge. More importantly, it can control the timing and intensity of discharge…”

He looked up at the other types of shellfish on the stall.

Besides the Thundercloud Shell, there are also "Wind Shells" that can shoot out small jets of wind, "Ice Shells" that can release cold air, and even a "Sound Shell"—it can record your voice and play it back when needed.

"If handled properly, these things may not be less valuable than Devil Fruits."

Compared to the demon badges that cost tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, it would be worthwhile to research the possibility of using the biological genes of these shellfish to create prosthetics with special abilities.

"It's like a natural 'low-budget version of a Devil Fruit'."

Robin, who was standing nearby, clearly thought of the same thing as V and said softly.

At that moment, she was flipping through a book she had bought from a nearby bookstall: "Illustrated Guide to Shellfish of the Sky Island".

"Each type of shellfish has a fixed 'ability,' which, although far less powerful than a Devil Fruit, is reusable and does not have the weakness of seawater or seastone."

Zoro picked up a "Flame Shell"—a shell that can spew out small flames that last for several seconds.

He tried pressing it onto the scabbard, and the Flame Shell immediately attached itself to it.

When the sword was drawn, a faint flame appeared on its blade.

“Interesting.” Zoro’s eyes flashed with fighting spirit. “If we can equip them on a large scale, the combat effectiveness of ordinary soldiers can also be improved.”

Sanji, on the other hand, was more interested in those "flavored shells"—shells that can absorb and preserve the flavor of specific foods, and when used, a simple squeeze can instantly give the dish that flavor.

"With this, I can make delicious dishes even when I'm short of seasonings..." Sanji lit a cigarette, already conceiving several new recipes in his mind.

Usopp, on the other hand, set his sights on the "Flash Glass" and the "Impact Glass".

The former can release blindingly bright light, while the latter can absorb impact and bounce it back.

These are all excellent materials for renovation.

Seeing his companions' keen interest in various shellfish, V began to make plans in his mind.

This special type of shellfish is only found on the Sky Island and has never been seen in Qinghai. It is clear that a special environment is required for successful cultivation.

"Once Enel regains his divine position, we'll have him find a few suitable people to go down with him. They'll stay in Laboon's abdominal world and see if we can set up a shellfish farm there."

His gaze swept over the various shellfish samples on the stall, and a complete industrial chain blueprint was already forming in his mind.

From shellfish farming and genetic analysis to the research and development and production of prosthetics, and then to the popularization and application of equipment.

With these shellfish, he could attempt to mass-produce prosthetics of level 5 and above.

Whether it's the propulsion device driven by the Wind Shell, the small weapons powered by the Thundercloud Shell, the melee equipment enhanced by the Impact Shell, or the tactical suits integrating various functional shells... all of these will greatly enrich the Straw Hat Pirates' equipment system.

More importantly, these shellfish prosthetics do not rely on the scarce resources of Devil Fruits, allowing for large-scale production.

Whether used as a resource for later trade to acquire more rare materials and intelligence, or as a territorial force to strengthen the base's defenses, it is a good choice.

V even thought further ahead.

If we can decipher the biological mechanisms by which shellfish store and release energy, we might be able to develop entirely new energy technologies.

This might offer new insights into the energy system of his planned "global strike strategic weapon".

Chapter 145 The True God (Seeking monthly votes~)

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, the Straw Hat Pirates, having arrived at Skypiea, seemed to have completely forgotten all the trivial matters of Qinghai and the endless training, and devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the novel experiences and relaxing entertainment of this world in the clouds.

This was also something V intentionally arranged.

Since leaving the East Blue, the Straw Hat Pirates have been under constant pressure.

From the construction of the base in Alabasta, to the hasty rescue of Ace, to the thrilling battle with Blackbeard, and the subsequent relentless training and strengthening...

The experiences they've had along the way have made Luffy, Zoro, and the others increasingly aware of the importance of power.

So much so that they desperately exploit their present selves in order to avoid regrets in their future selves.

Although V believed that with the willpower of these friends, these hardships were nothing.

They are inherently strong individuals who can shine even in dire circumstances.

However, being in such a high-pressure environment for a long time will inevitably affect the mental state and team atmosphere of the entire Straw Hat Pirates.

A string that is stretched too tight will always risk breaking.

Taking breaks is essential for conserving energy.

Moreover, in the days to come, they really won't have much time to relax.

Yunhai Fishing Park.

"They've taken the bait!"

Usopp's excited shouts echoed across the vast expanse of the cloud-covered sea.

What are just common cloudwood and floating stones found everywhere on Skypiea become, in Usopp's hands, a powerful fishing rod that never misses a catch and always yields a bountiful harvest!

Whoosh!

A pure white "cloud fish" was pulled out of the sea of ​​clouds.

It is a creature unique to the Sky Island, whose body is entirely composed of cloud-like wisps, is semi-transparent, and shimmers with a faint fluorescence inside. When it flutters in the air, it also scatters tiny specks of light.

"Wow! How beautiful!" Chopper squatted down next to Usopp.

Luffy leaned closer and gently poked the cloud fish, "It's so soft...it looks delicious~"

He wiped the drool from the corner of his mouth.

V lay not far from the cloud beach, quietly enjoying the high-quality sunbathing unique to the sky island.

Just then, Enel's message suddenly came through his brain.

The content is very simple, consisting of only four words: Everything is settled.

V moved her sunglasses off her face and looked up at the bright sunshine in the sky.

A gentle breeze caressed the white clouds, and everything seemed peaceful and pleasant.

"Is the break about to end?" he murmured softly, a smile playing on his lips as if he had already anticipated it.

After a brief moment of thought, V slowly stood up, his voice simultaneously transmitted to his target partner's ears via brain-computer interface:

"Robin, Brook, Enel has regained control of God's Island. Get ready, we're coming with you."

Not far away, Robin, who was sitting on a cloud carpet reading "Collection of Rubbings of Ancient Inscriptions from Sky Island", looked up when he heard the sound and closed his e-reader.

She stood up gracefully, her hands naturally clasped in front of her, a hint of understanding and anticipation flashing in her eyes.

"I understand. The historical texts of Skypiea... should be there."

On the other side, Brooke, who had just finished improvising a violin piece with his newly fitted "Sound Shell" prosthetic limb, suddenly paused. The flame of his soul flickered slightly in his dark prosthetic eye. He put away his bow and adjusted his top hat with his bone hand.

"Yohohoho~ An island located in the sky? That's really something to look forward to..."

……

……

After half an hour.

V, Robin, and Brook swooped down from the clouds in a modified individual flying device.