It was evening.
Inside the sick bay of the 11th Division warship, Roya hissed in pain.
"Hiss--!"
The alcohol burned his wound. His face twisted. I could use "The World" to heal, but I won 't.
Battles ant injuries. He needed to get used to the hurt, just like Garp used to beat him senseless in "The World."
Besides, if I heal too fast, they'll think I'm weird. I don't want to end up on Vegapunk's operating table.
Nearby, Smoker was also banged up, his face swollen and hard to recognize.
He had lost. Badly.
Even fighting together, they were no match for Vergo, who hadn't even gone all out.
"That Steam White Fist thing you did was pretty good," Roya said.
"Hmph, thanks."
Smoker was annoyed.
He'd been reading in his spare ti, learning about physics, especially steam engines.
I imagined my body as a boiler, creating heat by moving my muscles faster. I raised the temperature and pressure in my arm, boiling my blood and marrow into steam.
That way, every blood vessel would be filled with super-hot steam. When my arm was at its limit, I could release all that power through my fist!
The power was explosive. He'd even sent Vergo flying, coughing blood. But it also really tested his arm.
Smoker lifted his swollen, red arm, which looked cooked. He thought back to the fight, feeling surprised.
He had gotten stronger!
Science is amazing!
"Hey, Roya."
Smoker stared at Roya, puzzled.
If he just wants to train, he could challenge strong people at G-1, or even go to Headquarters to find Teacher Zefa.
"Why did you challenge Vergo?"
"I want to defeat him," Roya said calmly.
It was dangerous, but it was the fastest way to get stronger. Beating Vergo was the only quick path.
"I'm going to rest."
Roya got up and left the sick bay. Back in his room, he didn't rest. He activated "The World."
Vergo was waiting!
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Ti flew. They arrived at Southern Thunder God Island.
"Bring the warship closer!"
"Understood!"
The warship chased the pirate ship at top speed!
"Watch out for cannon fire!"
"Barto, Defensive Stance!"
"Leave it to !"
A see-through shield appeared at the front of their ship, blocking cannonballs and protecting them.
The Barrier-Barrier Fruit was one of the best defensive powers in the world.
Powered by gears, the warship quickly closed in. When they were less than a hundred ters apart, two figures jumped from the warship's deck.
"White Smoke Emitter!"
"Moon Walk!"
Roya used Moon Walk to land on the pirate ship's deck with Smoker. Angry, the pirates charged at them.
"Kill the Marines!"
"Ooh! Ooh! Ooh!"
Facing the charging pirates, Smoker clenched his fist. His arm swelled, high-pressure steam flowing under his skin!
"Steam: White Fist!"
"Boom!"
The punch hit the pirate's chest. A shockwave blasted through his body, sending all the pirates behind him flying!
The captain jumped up, wielding a sword in both hands and slashing at Roya's head. "Damn Marines, you've ruined our dream!"
"Crack!"
The blade hit Roya's shoulder, but it was like hitting a rock. The sword shattered.
"How is this possible?!"
The captain stared at the broken sword.
A flesh-and-blood body ... how can it stop a sword?!
"Finger Gun - Spot!"
Roya raised his hand coldly. His fingertips blurred, leaving over a dozen bloody holes in the pirate's body.
"Scum like you don't deserve to talk about dreams."
In less than three minutes, the fight was over.
"Moving Barrier - Stairs!"
Barto made a staircase between the ships, letting his crew happily take the pirates' treasure.
Gotta take what you can get. If we didn't need living expenses, the warship would have sunk that pirate ship long ago.
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In the conference room, the mood was heavy. There was no celebrating their victory.
"The pirate captain we defeated only had a bounty of 60 million, and there was an officer worth 30 million."
"Okay."
It had been over a month since they left G-5. They had caught many pirates, but none had a bounty over 100 million.
It was only March, the slow season for pirates.
Pirates sailed from the Four Seas, following the Log Pose. It took them at least half a year to reach the New World. The second half of the year was the peak season.
Supernovas were also rare, usually only two or three a year. Luffy's year was special.
Lu Yun took out a bounty poster and waved it at Roya. "Roya, you might be interested in this guy."
"Let see!"
Roya took the poster, raising an eyebrow.
"Fire Fist" Ace, bounty of 120 million Berries!
He's already famous after only three months at sea!
Roya thought.
When we t last year, Ace and Luffy weren't that strong. I even beat Ace.
But the scary thing about them isn't how strong they start, but how fast they grow in tough situations.
He could easily beat Luffy when he first set sail, but by the ti of the Sabaody Archipelago, Luffy was a famous pirate with a bounty of 300 million, as strong as a Headquarters Vice Admiral.
That was only half a year.
Ace was changing just as fast. By the ti he reached the New World, his bounty would at least double.
I've got to step it up!
Roya felt pressure. Being chased by a genius made him realize how slow he was progressing.
He didn't have much ti left!
"Roya, pirate ship sighted at three o'clock!"
"Prepare for battle!"
"Yes!"
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Three days later, the warship returned to G-5 for rest and repairs.
Roya found Vergo right away.
"Vice Admiral Vergo, please spar with !"
"..."
Vergo was getting annoyed.
How many tis is this?
For the past month, Black Hair has been using G-5 as his personal base, returning for repairs after every pirate hunt.
Then, he challenges !
If he didn't need to keep up his image, he would have smashed Black Hair with his bamboo stick. He was even thinking about secretly getting rid of him.
Vergo picked up the bamboo stick. He had to take this kid seriously.
Black Hair was growing fast, and he learned quickly. Each ti he fought, he avoided the sa mistakes and even found Vergo's weaknesses.
"Roya, you seem eager."
"Yes, Vice Admiral Vergo, I have an enemy I must defeat!"
Roya stared at Vergo with burning eyes.
I have to get rid of this guy before Ace reaches the New World!
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