Ghost Shark, but in the world of One Piece

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At this moment, it's impossible to tell whether the one feeding the Devil Fruit is human or a demon.

Reality was fading away madly, and Laurentina with angel wings appeared before my eyes. She flew towards me, her holy hand outstretched.

"Ain, you must be tired. You can rest now." Laurentina spread her wings and hugged her.

"Lao Men." Ai Yin clasped her hands together, tears welling up in her eyes.

Puff!

"Ain, you can't rest now." The devil's whisper pulled her back to reality.

......

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a low growl from an old lynx echoed on the deck.

"Queen Mother?"

A red glint flashed in Ghost Shark's eyes, and his snow-white hair swayed slightly, causing the entire warship to tremble.

Fully activate your Observation Haki!

In the shadow of the mainmast, a dark figure confronts the lynx 'Queen'.

But why does this aura feel so familiar?

Ghost Shark searched his memory and finally confirmed the intruder's identity—Lieutenant Lark.

"Tell the Empress Dowager to stop." A helpless smile appeared on the girl's face. This child was truly obsessed with the Deep Sea Fleet.

"Received!" Lancet connected to the broadcast system and ordered the navy to stop, while the Empress Dowager was stopped by Alice who rushed over.

"Colonel Specter!" Hibari walked into the captain's cabin, wiping away sweat with a hopeful look on his face. "I want to join the Deep Sea Fleet."

She knew she didn't have the potential to be a leader, so she just wanted to quietly move forward in front of her idol.

She always remembered Akainu's assessment of Specter:

Although this young navy officer held a low rank and had little authority, he was extremely tenacious, and it was this tenacity that upheld justice on the seas.

"Is that so?" Ghost Shark smiled helplessly from the main seat, composed himself, and then solemnly extended his right hand to her, "You tenacious and lovely little lark, this will be your home from now on."

"Yes!" Overwhelmed with excitement, Hibari hurriedly saluted and then grasped his idol's hand.

At that moment, the girl felt as if she had been struck by a shooting star, and a special emotion welled up from the bottom of her heart.

If this is a dream, then she never wants to wake up.

A new member has been added: Hibari!

......

Dressrosa, King's Heights.

"Fufufufufu, you want me to join?" Doflamingo's shoulders shrugged as he stood up and burst into laughter. "I have no interest in this childish farce."

"Giggle giggle giggle," came a unique laugh from the other end of the Den Den Mushi, mocking, "So, the Joker, who controls the chains of monsters from the New World, is afraid of a mere Marine captain?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the man wearing red sunglasses frowned. He sat down on the soft sofa in front of the pool with an air of superiority, then resumed his arrogant smile.

"You've made me laugh out loud. Well then, give it a try, you weakling. Clinging to petty gains will only lead to your own destruction, hehehe."

Kacha, hang up the phone.

Beside him, a little girl wearing a monocle licked her lips and picked a grape from her fingertips. Several bikini-clad women chatted quietly beside him, occasionally offering him a glass of sake.

Doflamingo held a newspaper in his hand, which carried news of a certain naval officer stationed across the seas. He leaned back in his chair, gazing at the sky with a sinister grin.

The world of the underworld is about to change.

Meanwhile, the Deep Sea Fleet bid farewell to its headquarters and headed westward into the sea.

This route passes through the amusement park, arrives at Upside Down Mountain, and then flows upstream into the West Sea Round Moon Island.

The other route is to enter the New World, pass through the forces of the Four Emperors to reach the destination, and then cross the Calm Belt.

Well, if he really leaves like that, the World Government will be the first to suspect that Specter wants to become the Pirate King.

The Deep Sea Fleet made a temporary stop at Sabaody Archipelago, wiped out several waves of pirates, and then, guided by Haiya, passed through Enies Lobby and Water 7, proceeding steadily forward.

"There are a lot of pirates lately."

Ghost Shark casually swung his circular saw, and a massive slash cleaved the pirate ship in two.

“After all, the World Conference is over.” Ain picked up the conversation, and just as she was about to say something, Haiya’s serious, mature voice echoed across the deck.

"Attention! A massive blizzard has appeared in the sea ahead!"

Chapter 90 Mechanical Island and Dr. Tsukimi (Please subscribe!)

A certain sea area along the Grand Line.

Amidst the raging wind and snow, the swirling snowflakes blinded the entire fleet. Haiya deduced that there must be a winter island nearby, and the cold air currents from the island seemed to be turning away guests, causing the Deep Sea to sway precariously.

Under Haiya's command, the naval officers acted in an orderly manner, their expressions serious, working together perfectly like gears, and quickly stabilized the warship.

On the deck, Laurentina, wearing a cloak of justice, nodded in approval of Haiya's arrangement while activating her Observation Haki to gaze ahead.

In the snow-covered mist, the outline of an island emerged.

The island is mountainous and covered in ice and snow. In the center, slightly behind, stands a domed tower with a huge pattern of a hammer and awl embedded in it.

That is...

"It is the country of the future—Baltimore."

Haiya wrapped her arm around Laurentina's, her silver hair framed by a blissful smile, her voice languid, "Also known as Mechanical Island, it's the hometown of Dr. Vegapunk."

Mechanical Island?

Wait! Isn't this where Franky was sent flying?

There are many Vegapunk research documents left on the island, and Franky's weapon upgrades were probably based on those documents.

"Let's land on the island and rest first," Ghost Shark ordered, glancing at his exhausted subordinates.

"Yes!"

The sergeant saluted, jogged to adjust course, and the Deepsea quickly arrived at the mechanical island.

port.

“It’s so cold!”

As the warships entered the harbor, Alice, wearing a white down jacket, couldn't help but sigh.

Ahead of them lay an ice-free port. The port was sparsely populated, with only two or three medium-sized warships.

Looking along the port, the entire city is filled with machines and instruments, complex, compact, efficient, and orderly.

Like a country of intricate gears in a clock.

There were quite a few figures coming and going, short in stature, about the size of Chopper in his normal state. They were dressed in strange attire, including military uniforms, armor, and guard uniforms.

What sets them apart from ordinary people is the uniform seashell-like mustache under their noses.

"Let's go to the local naval base first." Laurentina led her subordinates down the gangway and into the mysterious island.

"It was truly our oversight!"

At the naval base on Jiguang Island, a middle-aged man with a Mediterranean complexion scratched his head apologetically, "I didn't expect it to be the legendary Deep Sea Fleet that has graced us with its presence."

"Well, we just stumbled upon this place by chance during a blizzard." Specter pulled out a Pocky stick and put it in his mouth. "But we've almost run out of supplies, so we need to resupply before we can set sail."

"Understood, understood!" Colonel Berg nodded generously with a smile. "Food and medicine are available at the base, take as much as you like! As for other supplies, they can only be purchased on the island."

Faced with a promising naval prospect whom everyone admires, the complacent Berg dares not be negligent.

“Okay.” Laurentina nodded, then, as if remembering something, asked curiously, “Can we go inside Dr. Vegapunk’s abandoned laboratory for a visit?”

Rather than letting the pirates profit, why not let our own people profit? Ain isn't that bad either.

“Uh…” Berg paused, his expression troubled, and carefully said, “Colonel Specter, I don’t have the authority to make such decisions…”

The purpose of the Berg Squadron's stationing here was to defend against pirates and prevent research data from falling into enemy hands. As for their naval colleagues, there was no explanation of this.

Laurentina glanced at the other person, guessed his intention, and stood up with a smile. "Don't worry, Colonel Berg, I won't make things difficult for you."

After saying that, he took out a Den Den Mushi and dialed Lieutenant General Tsuru.

Kizaru is the one in the Navy system who has the most contact with Vegapunk, so it's obviously inappropriate for Kuzan to ask him directly. In that case, they can only ask Tsuru for help.

"Visit privileges to the abandoned laboratory on the island?" Crane pondered for a moment, then readily nodded in agreement. "Sure, it's no problem."

"However, the lab has many self-destruct mechanisms, so be careful."

"Understood, thank you Grandma Crane!"

Laurentina nodded sincerely and hung up the Den Den Mushi.

After explaining things to Colonel Berg, he led everyone away from the base.

"Colonel, the base's food supply is too limited. Let's go check out the local fresh food market first." Alice led a few sailors and greeted the girl.

“Then I’ll go to Dr. Vegapunk’s abandoned laboratory first.” Speaking of this pioneer in the field of science, Ain’s eyes showed admiration.

"Go ahead." Specter nodded, gave the order for free movement, and then wandered around with Muse and the others.

We walked along, stopping frequently. The economy of the island was quite primitive, with few shops and a pitifully small selection of goods in the shops we entered.

Although it's called a country of the future, only the city's appearance and operating methods are somewhat similar; everything else is insignificant.

"Beep beep, Colonel, are these all robots?"

"Well, after all, it's Dr. Tsukimi's work."

In the exhibition hall at the center of the island, the Lancet kept flashing its yellow light in surprise.

Under the soft light, robots of various shapes stood quietly in glass cases, with countless wires hanging from the ceiling and connected to the chips on their heads.

Just by looking at their designs, you can feel the strong futuristic elements: there are Iron Man-style ones, mechanical dog-style ones, and even some robots that are almost indistinguishable from humans.

Because her appearance is almost indistinguishable from that of a human, Laurentina doesn't even experience the uncanny valley effect.

Looking at the ingenious and convenient design of its counterparts, Lancet looked down at its own small car and fell silent for a moment.

“It’s alright, I still prefer Ms. Lancet.” Laurentina chuckled as she stroked the round head of the little robot car.

"I'm too clumsy to do anything but basic tasks. Even so, does the 'most respected colonel' still like me?"

"The most respected colonel?" The girl looked over in confusion.

Lancet nodded and spoke in a feminine, mechanical voice: "This is the latest setting added by Sister Ain, which turns my favorite person into you, Colonel."

"What about the others?"

"My second favorite is Sister Ain, then Chef Mama, Private Ishiri... and finally Muse, Haya and Alice."

Upon hearing this, Muse and Haiya, who were following behind, froze, their gazes turning dangerous.

"Oh dear, are you a guest who brought a robot on a tour?"

An old man in a brown robe, with no teeth, slowly walked up from behind. Beside him was a dwarf in a green military uniform.

Dr. Tsukimi?

As the girl turned around, the old man's appearance gradually overlapped with the image in the comic book.

With his hair all gone, a kind face, and simple robes, Dr. Tsukimi at this moment resembled an old monk in a temple in the Flower Country.

Unlike Vegapunk and the others, Dr. Tsukimi specializes in robotics and has a gentle personality, treating the robots he creates as family.

He has never joined any illegal scientific organizations and is someone that world governments can trust.

Laurentina snapped out of her daze and was about to go over and say hello.

Click, click, click!

Suddenly, several burly men swarmed in and pointed their muskets at Tsukimi.

"Hehehe, you must be Dr. Tsukimi!"

Chapter Ninety-One: Kidnapping and Lieutenant General Doro! (Please Subscribe)

"Team Leader Corgi, the kidnappers have arrived at the designated location."

In the coffee shop diagonally opposite the exhibition hall, a man in a suit put down his coffee and glanced at his watch.