One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

Furthermore, he is only a few tens of millions short of the 10 billion experience points required to advance to the 8th tier of prosthetic doctor.

All I can say is... thank you to the criminals of Impel Down.

Without their contributions, there would be no V today.

After advancing to the seventh-tier prosthetic doctor, the changes in the V control room are extremely significant.

The number of operating chairs alone increased more than tenfold, reaching an astonishing 500.

At the same time, the number of wards has been expanded to 640.

In other words, V's control room can now accommodate up to a thousand life forms at the same time.

This number signifies that his ability to process "materials" has evolved from mass production to true large-scale processing.

Whether performing multiple prosthetic surgeries simultaneously or accommodating large numbers of anesthetized prisoners, the operating room's space and facilities are capable of meeting the logistical needs of large-scale warfare.

Beyond these apparent hardware upgrades, V's trading points have reached an immeasurable value—

8000 million.

"Eighty million trading points..."

V's voice fell in the courtyard, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, yet it stirred up ripples far more turbulent than imagined.

"How much?!" Chopper dropped the test tube in his hand with a "thud," splashing green liquid all over the floor, but he didn't care about the spilled liquid at all. His deer eyes widened in disbelief. "Eighty...eighty million?!"

“You heard me right!” V pushed up his glasses, a smile creeping onto his face.

Although his partners were not clear about the specific operating procedures of the V system, everyone was very clear about the purchasing power of the trading points.

Eighty million trading points!

What is this concept?

Keep in mind that a "Nika Badge" is only worth 100 million trading points.

In other words... even if you gave every member of the Straw Hat Pirates a Nika Badge, there would still be a full 7000 million trading points left!

"Wait, wait!" Usopp jumped down from the wall, his long nose almost poking V's face. "You said eighty million?! What exactly did you do in Impel Down?!"

“Hehe.” V pushed up his glasses, a chilling smile playing on his lips. “I just did a little… ‘population optimization’ for Impel Down.”

"V, how scary~!" Usopp and Chopper both shuddered.

But the other members' attention was entirely focused on the upcoming modifications.

V raised his head, his gaze sweeping over every face in the courtyard.

"Tomorrow is the day of the public execution."

"It's time... to let the world witness the power of the Straw Hat Pirates in the new era!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a powerful, stirring quality.

"Everything before was just a minor skirmish."

V's calm tone, however, conveyed an undeniable confidence:

"Even though we've made quite a name for the Straw Hat Pirates—it's still too small a name for us."

"What we want is not just to be 'famous' on this sea."

He looked at his companions and said, word by word:

"We want the entire world—the Navy, the World Government, the Celestial Dragons, the Four Emperors—all the powers to recognize us in a new light."

"After all, our captain... is the man who will become the Pirate King!"

Luffy grinned, revealing his pearly white teeth: "Let's do it!"

"Alright!" Franky was the first to jump up, arms raised high, "--Upgrade time!"

“So—” V raised his hand and smiled, “who goes first?”

Inside the courtyard, the Straw Hat crew members exchanged smiles.

Luffy slammed his straw hat on his head and strode towards V: "Of course it's me! I'm the captain!"

"Then let's start with you." V pushed up his glasses, a confident smile curving his lips.

He reached out and placed his hand on Luffy's shoulder, and the next second, the two disappeared into the courtyard.

In the distance, from Marineford, the sound of horns rose and fell, and the shadow of war was visibly looming over the sea.

Deep within this neglected Shichibukai stronghold, a transformation that could change the course of tomorrow's battle is quietly unfolding.

……

……

Silent all night.

Before they knew it, it was the eve of the execution.

The first rays of dawn broke.

As the first golden rays of dawn pierced the thick, leaden-gray clouds where the sea met the sky, Marineford seemed like a sleeping behemoth, slowly opening its eyes that filled its fortifications and strongholds.

The sea breeze, carrying the salty and rusty scent, swept past the densely packed masts of warships in the harbor.

The flags fluttered in the wind, each embroidered with the naval insignia.

The seagull, poised to take flight, appeared somewhat ferocious in the morning light.

The harbor's waters were rippled by hundreds of ships, creating a silvery sheen that reflected the gradually brightening light in the sky.

In the distance, the Gate of Justice stands majestically, like a boundary separating light and darkness.

This is the day of public execution.

From the moment the first bugle call sounded at dawn, the entire naval headquarters was shrouded in an unprecedented tension and solemn atmosphere.

Tens of thousands of elite naval soldiers were already lined up in the square.

The neat ranks resembled a chessboard forged from steel, their bayonets gleaming coldly in the morning light.

Their breath condensed into white mist, rising and dissipating in the rising sun.

On the gun emplacement, rows of dark fortress cannons were already loaded. The gunners stood in their positions, their eyes fixed on the distant sea, their fingers on the cold triggers.

In the sky, several warships launched observation balloons to monitor the movements in every inch of the surrounding sea.

Further away, cameras monitoring Den Den Mushi (snail communication devices) peered out from various high vantage points, like compound eyes peering at the world, awaiting the start of the ceremony that would be broadcast live to the entire world.

Beneath the towering execution platform, the elite guards were already in position.

They wore cloaks of justice, their faces were stern, and the stars on their epaulets shone brightly in the morning light.

No one speaks.

The only sounds in the air were the orderly footsteps, the metallic clang of weapons clashing, and—a silent sense of oppression that permeated from within.

The temporary base of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Inside the courtyard, the scene was equally busy and solemn.

V, who hadn't slept all night, stood in the center of the courtyard. His white coat was stained with a little machine oil and metal shavings, and data flowed steadily through the prosthetic eye behind the lens.

He exhaled a soft breath, the white mist dissipated in the morning light, and a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.

All night long.

From sunset to starry skies, and now to the first light of dawn, V has not rested for even a second.

The sounds of hydraulic pressure from the operating chair, the low hum of the robotic arms, and the buzzing of nanorobots repairing tissue echoed alternately in the operating room until the announcement of the last surgery was made.

at last……

Before sunrise, the Straw Hat Pirates completed a comprehensive upgrade of their entire combat strength!

V removed the sterile gloves, which were stained with a little blood, and casually tossed them into the recycling bin.

He raised his head and glanced across the courtyard.

The Straw Hat crew members are standing in the morning light.

Chapter 213 Wait a minute!

After a while.

A Marine knocked on the courtyard gate, looked at the Straw Hat crew in the courtyard, and finally fixed his gaze firmly on Luffy.

"Lord Monkey D. Luffy, it's time to assemble."

Luffy slowly raised his head.

He changed into a brand new red sleeveless vest, revealing his increasingly defined arm muscles.

The straw hat was pulled low, obscuring most of his face in shadow, but everyone could sense that the gaze beneath the brim was calmer and sharper than ever before.

After a night of upgrades and renovations, V invested most of the 80 million trading points he earned in the city into strengthening the cybernetic bodies and upgrading the equipment of the Straw Hat Pirates' core members.

Everyone underwent a transformation that night.

They stood quietly in the courtyard, bathed in the rising sun, like an arrow ready to be released from a bowstring.

"Is it time?"

Luffy's voice was slightly hoarse. He slowly stood up, still holding his hat brim down, and walked towards the Marine who had come to deliver the order.

"let's go."

Luffy strode out of the courtyard gate.

The rest of the Straw Hat crew remained silent, simply following behind him.

Although the Navy only invited Luffy, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, to participate in this battle, it did not prevent the Seven Warlords from bringing their own members.

After all, the more combat power one has, the better!

Led by naval soldiers, the Straw Hat crew passed through layers of sentry posts and tight defenses, arriving at a high platform area with a wide view.

This area, not far from the execution platform in the central square, is a designated "spectator and waiting area" for the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

The platform was cut from cold marble.