One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

"It collapsed again."

Outside the battlefield.

Luffy, Nami, and Usopp each held an ice pop in their hands.

Seeing Zoro fall to the ground severely injured again, the three of them licked their lips together.

Yet, it was as if he were seeing something completely ordinary, and his emotions remained completely unaffected.

After all, they had seen similar scenes dozens of times.

At first, they were shocked and worried when they saw Zoro spitting blood.

But after a while, you get used to it.

Anyway, Zoro will be back to normal in about ten minutes.

"This algae-headed guy is definitely no ordinary person, able to get V to perform dozens of surgeries in a row!"

Recalling the chilling atmosphere of the control room, Nami shivered violently.

Usopp nodded repeatedly.

The thought of V dismembering dozens of pirates in that control room filled him with dread.

V did not conceal the system's ability from his partners.

He simply attributed all of this to the power of a special Devil Fruit, making it easier for the locals to accept.

Among the audience, only Luffy looked on with envy.

"That's great, Zoro."

As someone who is also sensitive to battle, Luffy could clearly see just how rapidly Zoro had improved in that one day!

Although he has not yet mastered the so-called "Iron-Cutting Realm", his physical abilities have increased several times over.

Even without any insights into swordsmanship, his current combat power is comparable to that of pirates with bounties in the Grand Line.

His immense strength, capable of launching bricks, was enough to allow him to defeat the vast majority of his enemies.

All of this is thanks not only to V's sparring partner and the "Effort Will Lead to Success" prosthetic body, but also to the Tier 2 highly concentrated nutrient solution that V purchased from the prosthetic body shop.

It is precisely because of these 50 trading points for a bag of nutrient solution that Zoro's prosthetic body can be brought to its fullest potential.

Of course, Zoro's unwavering determination to become stronger is also an indispensable element.

pity.

The Going Merry's space is still too small, giving Luffy no room to maneuver at all.

A moment later, V and Zoro reappeared.

Without further ado, the two began the next round of fighting.

……

……

The Merry sailed quietly on the vast East China Sea.

The sea breeze gently caressed the straw hats and skull flags.

The deep blue prosthetic eye embedded in the left eye gleamed in the sunlight, gazing at the sea ahead as if it possessed a life of its own.

The sounds of training on deck finally subsided.

It's not because the cultivation has come to an end.

Instead, they were about to arrive at their destination—the floating restaurant, Baratie!

"Nami, how much longer!?"

On the deck, Luffy weakly clutched his stomach.

Ever since he learned from V that the sea restaurant had the finest cuisine in the East China Sea, he hadn't eaten anything for several hours.

He was so hungry he was seeing stars, hoping to enjoy the food to his heart's content in a little while.

"You idiot, is this really necessary?!"

Nami gave Luffy a look as if he were an idiot.

But he immediately answered seriously:

"Don't worry, I've already located the restaurant on the water using a drone."

"We'll be able to sit there in about half an hour."

"Let me make this clear beforehand, this meal is on you, and the cost will be deducted from your allowance!"

Luffy didn't say anything, but slowly raised his hand and made an "OK" gesture.

Of course, he didn't forget that V mentioned there was a very skilled chef at the sea restaurant who would be perfect for joining their pirate crew.

But right now, filling his stomach is Luffy's top priority.

"wait wait wait!"

Just then, Usopp popped out from some corner.

Are we really going to Barati?

"I... I heard that's a restaurant that's particularly popular with the nearby navy, and you often see naval officers dining there!"

He clutched his head, imagining himself surrounded by a group of navy soldiers:

"How about we go to a more ordinary restaurant instead?"

"I have a disease that will kill me if I go to a seaside restaurant!"

"Naval officer?"

Zoro, who had been sitting under the mainmast wiping his sword, suddenly looked up, a sharp, razor-like glint flashing in his single eye.

After days of intense sparring with V, he seemed to be surrounded by a sharp sword aura that had not yet dissipated.

Upon hearing the words "naval officer," his fighting spirit surged forth like dry tinder being ignited.

"A guy who can become a naval officer..." Zoro slowly stood up, gently sheathing Wado Ichimonji, a nearly ferocious smile of excitement spreading across his face, "He must be a strong person with some skill, right?"

To not return home in wealth and honor is like wearing fine clothes at night!

Zoro desperately needs a strong opponent to prove his progress.

"Don't worry, Zoro."

"This time you will definitely be satisfied."

V, reclining on the sun lounger, took a sip of his drink, a playful smile playing on his lips.

He did not tell Zoro and the others that they were about to encounter Hawkeye.

Firstly, I didn't want to put too much pressure on Zoro.

Secondly, he was also very much looking forward to Zoro's expression at that time.

He would definitely prepare in advance to turn on the recording and record this historic moment in its entirety.

Someday in the future, he might have the chance to play this embarrassing moment at Zoro's wedding.

V has had a really great time these past few days!

You should know...

Zoro isn't the only one who has made progress in the past few days!

As one of the Straw Hat crew's future three main fighters, Zoro, like Coby and Nami, also possesses his own unique destiny.

Those who possess this destiny will receive extraordinary experience rewards when they are treated and modified.

V's experience bar, which currently stands at a staggering 10000 points, is now nine-tenths full.

He was just one step away from becoming a Tier 3 prosthetic doctor.

Then he will be able to unlock more system privileges.

the most important is……

"Hopefully, the price of a Tier 3 accessory heart prosthetic won't be too high."

"Otherwise, I'll have no choice but to have Luffy temporarily abandon his Gear Second training and switch to the path of Haki."

Chapter 29: Overlord of the East Sea?

Barati, a floating restaurant, is the most famous floating restaurant in the East China Sea.

The quality of the dishes, the dining atmosphere, and the service are all top-notch.

There are at least dozens of boats coming and going every day, and sometimes even more than a hundred during peak seasons.

However, things are different now.

On the azure sea, even the sea breeze seemed to stand still.

The once bustling Barratier restaurant was now eerily silent.

Even the seagulls that usually circle around fell silent and kept their distance from this area of ​​the sea.

All because of a colossal object—a giant sailing ship that resembled a sea fortress—was moored arrogantly beside the temporary harbor on the side of Barrati.

Its enormous shadow enveloped almost half the restaurant, creating a suffocating sense of oppression.

At this moment, there wasn't a single customer in the restaurant.

Only a group of pale-faced chefs remained, gripping their knives and ladles tightly, watching the doorway warily.

A burly man clad in golden armor and carrying a massive war spear grinned, revealing a cruel and greedy smile.

"Guhahahahaha...!"

This man is none other than Admiral Krieg, the most ruthless pirate in the East Blue, who commands 50 warships and is known as the "Overlord of the East Blue"!

Although he looked slightly tired and his armor was covered in scratches, his imposing figure and arrogant demeanor still intimidated the chefs present.

"I advise you not to struggle!"