One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

“V, good news.” Robin’s voice was light and cheerful, a gentle smile playing on his lips. “The giants of Elbaf have agreed to accept our invitation to participate in the upcoming holy war.”

She laughed, not because of the giants, or rather, not just because of the giants.

In fact, Elbapha's power is now dispensable to the Straw Hat Pirates.

In other words, Loki and his Devil Fruit ability are still somewhat interesting.

But that wasn't something you could obtain through Elbafa in the first place.

Robin was happy because...

She finally met the person who guided her through life, Sauro, who was hiding in Elbaf.

This long-suppressed childhood trauma finally disappeared completely after this meeting.

As a result, Robin's state of mind has unknowingly improved by several levels.

Chapter 261 The War Begins

A remote corner of the international waters.

On a small, uninhabited island, an unprecedented level of liveliness has been brought to life.

In the shipyard at the center of the island, a brand-new giant ship rests quietly on the calm sea.

Sunlight shone on the ship's hull, reflecting a dazzling metallic luster—the cool, icy texture unique to the ship after the core components of Hades were incorporated into it.

Compared to the standard-sized HMS Merry, this warship is practically a mobile fortress.

Its hull is dozens of times larger than the Merry, with a streamlined shape that still exudes a sense of solidity.

The Lion's Roar Cannon at the bow gleamed with a ghostly blue light, as if it were ready to unleash destructive power at any moment.

On both sides of the ship, rows of cannons modified by Pluto technology are neatly arranged, their muzzles gleaming with a cold metallic light, and they are much larger than the cannons of ordinary warships.

The propulsion system at the stern even uses the core power system of the Pluto, with propeller blades thicker than the main mast of the Merry, producing a deep roar as it spins, as if it could tear the sea apart.

"Wow! Is this the Sunny? So cool!" Luffy stood at the edge of the dock, hands on his hips, shouting excitedly.

His straw hat swayed slightly in the wind, and his eyes sparkled with anticipation.

"Yes, it's even more spectacular than I imagined." Zoro leaned against a pillar, arms crossed, his sharp eyes scanning every detail of the Sunny.

"This incorporates Pluto's core technology!" Franky patted his chest proudly, his blue hair standing out brightly in the sunlight. "Originally, we expected it to take at least one to two years, but with V's help, it was completed in just a few months!"

"Is this our second ship?" Sanji asked, a cigarette dangling from his lips, a smile playing on his lips. "Then it should have quite a few special features, just like the Going Merry, right?"

Everyone turned to look at V and Franky.

"Of course!"

V smiled confidently.

"However... today is the launch ceremony of the Sunny. As for the specifics, we'll have to wait until the future to experience them for everyone to discover."

"Let's begin!?" Franky shouted excitedly, holding a bottle of champagne in his hand.

As the captain, Luffy accepted the champagne and raised it high.

"Sunny, nice to meet you from now on!"

He slammed the champagne bottle against the bow of the ship with a loud bang, and the champagne sprayed out, splashing onto the hull of the Sunny.

"Yay!" the crowd cheered, and the atmosphere reached its climax.

"The Sunny, carrying our dreams and hopes, will accompany us on our voyage!" Robin said softly, a determined light shining in his eyes.

"That's right!" Luffy jumped onto the ship's railing, spread his arms wide, and shouted, "Our adventure has only just begun!"

Sunlight shone on the Sunny, as if gilding this brand-new giant ship with a golden glow.

The Straw Hat crew stood in the dock, looking at the Sunny, their hearts filled with anticipation.

They knew that the Sunny, which incorporated the core technology of Pluto, would lead them to a wider adventure and to new challenges.

One Piece!?

That is indeed their next target.

But inspired by V, they now have a destination even more expansive than the ocean!

The applause and cheers echoed throughout the dock, and the successful construction ceremony of the Thousand Sunny concluded in a joyful atmosphere. And the Straw Hat crew's new adventure was about to begin.

……

……

A loud shout suddenly came from deep within the World Government.

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash!"

In the palace where the Void Throne was located, Im's voice boomed like thunder, causing the entire hall to tremble slightly.

The four Five Elders and the newly appointed Figarando Grimold were kneeling on the ground, trembling, not daring to lift their heads.

"The global recruitment drive has been going on for three months, and what's the result?" Im's voice was filled with raging anger. "Aside from a few clowns, not a single real strongman has been recruited!"

Green Saint's body trembled even more violently. He struggled to raise his head and said in a hoarse voice, "Lord Im, it's not that we didn't try our best... it's just that the Straw Hat Pirates' power has expanded too quickly, and many strong individuals have chosen to join them..."

"Shut up!" Im's voice was as cold as ice. "I don't want to hear your excuses!"

His fingertips tapped lightly on the armrest of the Void Throne, each tap feeling like a tap on the heart of the Five Elders.

"I promised you the spots in the Deep Sea Contract, and what's the result? You haven't even managed to train a single decent member of the Divine Knights!"

Im's gaze, sharp as a blade, swept over the five people kneeling on the ground.

"The Straw Hat Pirates have already formed an alliance with Elbaf... If this continues, our eight-hundred-year reign will be destroyed by you!"

The Five Elders trembled violently; they knew that Im had lost patience with them.

“Lord Im, we…we still have our last trump card!” Grimm gritted his teeth, as if he had made up his mind. “York, Vegapunk’s desire clone, sent word that the Mother Flame over there is about to bear fruit.”

"At that time, we can control Uranus and launch a direct attack on the Straw Hat Pirates!"

A glint of light flashed in Im's eyes, and he slowly spoke: "The Mother Flame? Is the information reliable?"

“Reliable!” Grimm, who had succeeded the God of Scientific Defense, nodded hurriedly.

Are you kidding me?

At this point, even if the news is false, he will insist that it is true.

"I hope you won't disappoint me this time," Im said slowly, a hint of barely perceptible expectation in his voice.

Saint Grimm immediately kowtowed: "Lord Im, rest assured! The news from York is absolutely true. The research on the Mother Flame has entered its final stage. Before long, we will be able to completely control the Heavenly King!"

"Hmph." Im snorted lightly, his fingertips tapping lightly on the armrest of the Void Throne, producing a dull sound. "Controlling the Heavenly Kings... I hope you can keep your word."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the five people kneeling on the ground, his voice suddenly turning icy: "However, before that, I have something to announce."

The Five Elders tensed instantly, raising their heads with unease in their eyes.

Im's figure slowly rose from the shadows, his slender silhouette appearing and disappearing in the candlelight, exuding an aura of dominance over the world.

"From this day forward," Im's voice boomed like thunder in the hall, "the World Government hereby declares war on the Straw Hat Pirates!"

"What?!" The Five Elders were shocked, their faces filled with disbelief.

Although the Straw Hat crew is powerful and influential, in the end, it is just a pirate crew.

On behalf of the World Government, declare war on the Straw Hat Pirates?

This undoubtedly places the Straw Hat crew on the same level as the World Government.

To be honest, in the eyes of the Five Elders, the Straw Hat Pirates are far from reaching that level.

After all, they only occupy a small portion of the Grand Line.

You should know...

The Grand Line is indeed the center of this world, where all the strong gather.

However, in terms of actual area, the entire Grand Line is only about 10% of the total area of ​​this planet.

Ultimately, the entire world remains firmly in the hands of the World Government.

"Lord Im, this..." one of the Five Elders looked up, his voice trembling, and said, "Isn't it a bit... overreacting to declare war on a pirate crew in the name of the World Government?"

Im's gaze, sharp as a sword, swept over everyone present: "You dare question my decision?"

Im's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the deathly silent Void Hall.

The Five Elders trembled violently. They clearly felt the oppressive aura emanating from the throne, like an invisible mountain, pinning them to the spot.

"Your subordinate wouldn't dare!"

The five elders immediately kowtowed, their foreheads striking the cold ground with heavy thuds.

Im snorted coldly, his voice like a pronouncement:

"From this day forward, the World Government will use all its resources to launch a full-scale attack on the Straw Hat Pirates!"

"Naval Headquarters, CP organization, the Knights of God... all available forces will be deployed to this war!"

"I will make the Straw Hat Pirates disappear from this world completely!"

Chapter 262 The Army of Justice

"Is this day finally coming?"

Whole Cake Island, Straw Hat Base.

V sat on the sofa in the main seat, looking at the obviously nervous commodore opposite him with a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"So, Marshal Sengoku sent you here just to tell me this?" V's lips curled into a knowing smile, his tone tinged with a playful teasing.

"Mr. V! How can you still sit still!"

Koby, who had been dispatched by Sengoku, clasped his hands nervously together, fine beads of sweat forming on his forehead.

"The World Government's global conscription has begun. They are secretly gathering their forces, with their sights set on the Straw Hat Pirates."

"Moreover... just recently, the Five Elders summoned Sakazuki for a private audience."