One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

The Holy Land of Mary Geoise, the center of power, was shrouded in a solemn shadow.

After listening to Akainu's report, which was filled with suppressed anger, Satan slowly lowered the scepter in his hand.

"This V... can actually go toe-to-toe with Sakazuki, and even suppressed him at one point?"

Satan's voice was deep.

His gaze pierced through the palace's high windows, seemingly trying to penetrate the clouds and look towards the sea where a fierce battle had just taken place.

V's power far exceeded his imagination.

Whether it's the technology he possesses called "cybernetics," or the extraordinary strength he displayed in Marineford—the ability to briefly suppress a Marine Admiral—it has completely overturned his understanding of this pirate.

"They can no longer be regarded as ordinary pirates."

Saint Satan's voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a cold, scrutinizing tone.

On the table in front of him, besides the encrypted report that Akainu had just sent back, there were several other files scattered around:

V's first appearance in the East China Sea...

The journey after entering the Grand Line...

The place where the power of two Devil Fruits was first demonstrated...

And... the preliminary assessment report on "artificial body modification" submitted by the Warring States period.

Every document testifies to the same fact: this man who suddenly appeared on the sea possesses a technological system capable of overturning the entire world.

"And...his captain happens to be..."

Satan's eyes flashed as he shifted his gaze from Akainu's report to another wanted poster beside him.

On the wanted poster, a boy wearing a straw hat grinned, his smile innocent and unrestrained, as if he knew nothing of the fate that was about to befall him.

"Monkey D. Luffy..."

When Satan uttered the name, his gaze became deep and unfathomable, as if he were staring into an abyss.

"The D Clan..."

An eight-hundred-year-old secret, a pact among twenty kings, a hundred-year void...

These truths, which the World Government has tried so hard to cover up, are like a dormant volcano, and the name D is the ever-heating magma.

Now that V's technology has combined with the prophecy of the D clan, the consequences are unimaginable.

If such technology were combined with the destiny of the "D" clan—a destiny destined to shake up the times and challenge the foundations of world government—…

That would be a disaster far more terrifying than Rocks' resurrection or Roger's ushering in the Great Pirate Era.

“It seems necessary to elevate this matter to the highest priority.” Saint Satan turned around, his voice echoing in the empty hall, carrying an undeniable determination.

“V’s value remains; his role in checking Vegapunk is irreplaceable.”

"But... he must be placed under stricter, more absolute control."

He walked slowly back to the table, his finger tracing the assessment report on "cybernetics".

"The Sengoku period is unreliable, and Sakazuki is a stupid dog who can't understand human speech, Kizaru..."

"...We can no longer rely on the navy's strength for this matter."

“If necessary…” Satan’s gaze gradually deepened and turned murderous, “we may have to deploy… the Knights of God.”

The Knights of God—that is the ultimate force directly under the "Hollow Throne," protecting the highest privileges of the Celestial Dragons, a "shield" hidden deep behind the curtain of the World Government, never easily revealed to the public.

Their very existence is one of the most solid cornerstones of the world government's eight-hundred-year rule, and a last resort for dealing with crises that could shake the foundations of the world.

Using them means that the World Government has regarded the combination of V and Luffy as a "world crisis" that could threaten the very foundation of the "god's" rule.

However, while it is powerful, it will also allow more people to see the true strength of the world government.

Even though... they are fearless of any power.

……

……

"This won't do, Marshal Sengoku!"

"How can you do business like this?!"

"Isn't this a classic case of discarding a useful tool after it has served its purpose?!"

In the clouds leading from Marineford to the Sky Island, V, holding a Den Den Mushi, complained into the receiver with a face full of dissatisfaction:

"I'm telling you, you won't miss a single one of the promised 15 Devil Fruits!"

"Including my compensation for emotional distress, you still have to give me at least 3 more pills."

"18 Devil Fruits? You're really asking for the moon!"

at the same time.

In the Warring States period of Marineford, he was rubbing his temples with a headache.

However, after a while...

"I understand. I will try my best to get you the compensation."

"I'll have someone deliver it to Alabasta later."

Upon hearing this, V's expression instantly changed, revealing a fawning smile:

"Hehehe, I knew you were known for your integrity, Marshal Zhan Guo!"

"You absolutely have to get those 18 Devil Fruits back for me—call me anytime if we need to cooperate like this again!"

"I guarantee the technology will be top-notch and the efficiency will double. As for the price... we can discuss it!"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, followed by a sneer from Sengoku:

"You... your face changes faster than the weather on the Grand Line."

His tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet also a subtle sign of relenting.

"Alright, stop trying to pull strings with me. I'll figure out a way to get the Devil Fruit, as for the next collaboration..."

Zhan Guo paused, his voice deepening slightly:

"Let's calm this situation down first. Sakazuki's side, the World Government's side... it's not over yet."

"And then there's Impel Down... let's talk about that after things calm down."

"If all else fails, I can use my personal connections to help you."

V pushed up his glasses, a glint of surprise flashing across the lenses: "Marshal of the Warring States... are you about to place a big bet?"

He had considered that Sengoku might clash with the World Government's higher-ups, but he never imagined...

Why would the other party help me so much?

Is it because of Luffy and Garp's relationship?

No, that can't be!

Those who reach this position always value the overall situation of the world and would never change their original will because of some personal connection.

Therefore, it can only be...

Sengoku saw the possibility of change within himself!?

That makes sense; the Straw Hat Pirates have never done anything bad since their debut.

From the crises in small towns like Shells, Cocoaxi, and Sirob Village, to the national calamities of the Alabasta Kingdom...

Every step they took was to protect the local civilians without causing them any harm.

Given their status during the Warring States period, obtaining this kind of information would be incredibly easy.

Perhaps it was because of these things that he had a different view of V and the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Don't overthink it."

As if anticipating V's thoughts, Sengoku suddenly spoke up:

"This is just the original terms of the deal. I will try my best to help you get it, but this is not a promise."

“OK~” V smiled gently.

Amidst the shrewd laughter of the old man and the young man, the phone call was slowly disconnected.

V looked at the spacecraft thoughtfully.

Meanwhile, Sengoku dialed a number to Satan Saint:

"Hey, Satan Saint, I've calmed V down."

"However, he clearly guessed why Sakazuki had made his move, so he demanded an exorbitant amount of extra compensation..."

"Other resources and Beli are manageable, but considering the originally planned 30 Devil Fruits, the Navy simply can't come up with that much from their inventory..."

Chapter 163 Twelve Fruits

The aircraft glided smoothly through the clouds, with flowing white clouds and occasional silhouettes of sky islands passing by outside the porthole.

V leaned back in the driver's seat, and after confirming that the autopilot function was working properly, he slowly closed his eyes, but his mind was racing through all the details of his trip to Marineford.

Although on the surface he adopted a fair trade model of "1:1 organ exchange for prosthetics" for the ninety-eight agents and naval officers, the profit margin was actually astonishingly large.

These elites from the World Government and the Navy Headquarters generally possess physical qualities far exceeding those of ordinary people, and the "quality" of their internal organs naturally follows suit.

Through systematic evaluation, the original organs that were removed from them were generally classified as grade 5 to 6, with a few top performers even reaching grade 7.

And what about the replacement prosthetics that V implanted for them?

Except for a few core personnel or those with special requirements, the vast majority are "standard mass-produced" Tier 3 or Tier 4.

The difference in social class is the source of profit.

The trading points given by the system for recycling high-level organs far exceed the cost of purchasing low-level prosthetics.

Taking a Tier 6 heart as an example, the recycling price can reach 5-10 trading points, while a fully functional Tier 4 mechanical heart is only priced at around 5000 trading points.

The price difference can be as high as tens of times.