A dull, thunderous impact rang out, and waves several meters high were churned up on the sea surface.

Sterles felt an overwhelming force crashing down on him.

The iron block's defense shattered inch by inch before Luffy's long-planned Giant Bazooka, a clear groan emanating from its sternum, as if its internal organs were being gripped and twisted by a pair of giant hands.

How powerful is Luffy when he activates Gear Third?

To put it simply, even if a real giant came, it wouldn't last a second punch.

The iron block that Sterles activated with all his might only bought him a few more seconds.

With a muffled groan of resentment, he flew out sideways like a kite with a broken string, blood spurting from the corner of his mouth, drawing a shocking red line in the pale mist.

"really."

"True feelings are hard to retain, but tricks win people's hearts."

"Netizens are right..."

Watching Sterles fly backward, V shook his head softly and sighed.

The next instant, he activated Sinwistan, entered a timeless mental world, and caught up with Staleys, who had been knocked unconscious by Luffy.

He was, after all, a Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters, a powerhouse comparable to a mid-to-lower level Shichibukai.

Such great material shouldn't be wasted!

"Bring it to you!"

With a thought from V, the unconscious Steele was locked in a hospital room and made roommate with Smoker.

He then looked down at the dozens of naval warships below, a kind smile, typical of a Soul Hall elder, spreading across his face.

"Finally, it's my turn to have good luck!"

"Hey navy guys, I'm here to give you a physical exam!"

The next half hour was a nightmare for the entire East China Sea Navy.

Without its supreme commander, the naval fleet quickly suffered a crushing defeat.

The remaining forty-odd warships were in disarray in the dense fog and lack of oxygen. Some ships tried to turn around and escape, but collided with each other due to obstructed visibility and chaotic formation.

The professionalism of the East China Sea Navy is evident.

Ultimately, as V transformed the entire sea area into a desolate, oxygen-deficient fog prison, all the naval soldiers, exhausted from the intense battle and rapid depletion of their energy, collapsed one after another due to lack of oxygen and exhaustion, falling into a coma.

V hovered high in the sky, billowing smoke, surveying the quiet battlefield below, his tone barely concealing his excitement:

"From this day forward, I will stand high above the heavens!!!"

"Hehehehe..."

Fifty-two naval warships, each with at least one hundred sailors on board.

The total number of naval officers and soldiers was over six thousand.

Even the least severe injuries suffered from severe oxygen deprivation.

Those in more serious cases are on the verge of death.

Even if each person provides an average of 80 experience points, that's nearly 50 experience points!

"To reach the fourth level of prosthetic doctor, I still need 50,000 experience points."

"I've never fought such a rich war before!"

Looking down at the rows of marines' bodies, V uttered a harsh threat:

"I will heal you all fiercely!"

……

……

one day!

The thick, liquid-like white fog lingered in this area of ​​the sea for a full day.

When the Merry once again broke through the thick white fog, like a heavy curtain, and was once again bathed in the clear sunlight and azure sea breeze...

The entire sea area has completely returned to its former calm.

Only the six thousand-plus naval soldiers, fast asleep, were making even breathing sounds.

……

……

"I never imagined I'd be making a fortune off war!"

On the deck of the Merry, V, who had just finished adjusting the prosthetics of his companions, smiled happily as the sea breeze blew across his face.

With a thought, an information panel suddenly appeared in his mind.

[Prosthetic Doctor: V]

[Level: 4]

Experience Points: 58.6/100

[Trading Point: 3000]

Number of wards: 15

After this battle, V's prosthetic doctor level was successfully raised to Rank 4.

Not only did they gain more professional medical knowledge and operational skills, but their experience points also accumulated to 58.6.

I have accumulated most of the experience needed to advance to level 5.

At the same time, increasing the number of wards to double digits has greatly improved the efficiency of admission and the feasibility of experiments.

The only regret is probably the pitifully small number of trading points.

"Sigh, I'm still too kind~"

V felt a pang of pain as he recalled the millions of trading opportunities he had just missed.

no way.

No matter how much the Navy acts as the Celestial Dragons' lackeys, it's still due to the corruption and inaction of the upper echelons.

The vast majority of soldiers at the grassroots level are devoted to justice and truly fight for the common people.

Even V today wouldn't have the heart to wield the butcher's knife against these guys.

Not to mention turning their passionate bodies into cold currency.

"Garlic bird, garlic bird~"

"Anyway, Luffy and the others definitely won't let me do that."

"It's just a trading point. There are so many bad guys on the Grand Line. I can easily make my money back by messing around with them."

V gathered his thoughts and looked at the faint outline of the red earth continent in the distance.

Speaking of which...

The Grand Line isn't just home to villains; it also features a diverse array of ability users, mysterious treasures scattered across the seas, and wondrous artifacts with endless possibilities.

After advancing to Tier 4, V received an unexpected surprise.

That is, the various conditions required for the "God's Hand" modification plan that he had previously collected have now been reduced to varying degrees.

Clearly, as V continues to improve his skills in the field of prosthetic medicine, his ability to modify and realize items has also been greatly enhanced.

"Tier 5 is already the pinnacle of the cyber world, while Tier 6 can break through this constraint..."

"Then what about the 7th, 8th, and even higher levels..."

"Perhaps in the near future, even without relying on the prompts of the [Divine Hand], I will be able to realize those ideas that were once considered fantasy through my own knowledge and skills."

At this moment, V was filled with boundless anticipation for the future.

"Hey, V!"

"Come here right now!!!"

Luffy's energetic voice came from the front of the deck, carrying that unique excitement that seemed to ignite the air.

V walked over quickly and saw his companions already gathered at the bow of the Merry.

Ahead, the outline of the Red Earth Continent became increasingly clear, with an almost vertical cliff rising abruptly from the sea, towering majestically like a boundary marker of the world.

That is the entrance to Reverse Mountain, the gateway to the Grand Line.

Here, the seawater is drawn by an invisible force, flowing upwards along the mountainside, forming an incredible "upwelling current".

The sea breeze carries a salty, damp scent, stirring the turbulent waves in everyone's heart.

The air seemed to thicken, filled with a sense of ritual.

"Everyone!" Luffy, holding his iconic straw hat, turned around with an unprecedentedly bright and carefree smile on his face, his eyes shining as if filled with starlight. "We're about to enter the Grand Line!"

"To celebrate this moment, let's have a launching ceremony!"

Luffy's voice was loud and clear, piercing through the sea breeze, carrying the unwavering determination and dreams of the young captain, echoing above the Going Merry, and striking into the hearts of every crew member.

This declaration was like a signal, igniting a passion that had long been suppressed.

"Okay!"

Zoro brought over a barrel of wine, placed it in the center of the deck, and then stepped onto it first.

He rested one hand on the three knives at his waist, a sharp and confident smile playing on his lips.

"I will become the world's greatest swordsman. Anyone who stands in my way, even a god, I will cut them down."

Sanji gently exhaled a smoke ring, gracefully stepped onto the rim of the barrel with his leather shoes, and glanced at Nami and the distant sea:

"My dream is to find the legendary ALL BLUE. Of course, until then—I will protect every lady on this ship with my life."

"My turn!" Usopp took a deep breath, and despite his calves still trembling slightly, he stepped forward with unusual determination, puffing out his chest.

"I, Captain Usopp, the brave warrior of the sea, will reach the glorious end and make my name resound throughout the world!"

Nami smiled and shook her head, then lightly stepped onto the barrel.

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