One Piece: Nobody knows Devil Fruits better than me.

Chapter 94 If you are the future, prove it to me.

Chapter 94 If you are the future, prove it to me.
"Old man, you're really serious about this."

A helpless voice followed.

"Boom!"

Within the deep crater in the center of the battlefield, massive rocks and trees were suddenly blasted away by the golden energy.

"Click." "Click."

Clear footsteps echoed through the dust and gravel.

Roy's silhouette gradually came into view: "Besides, I'm your student, why is this attack aimed at me?"

He twisted his neck, making a cracking sound.

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing Roy's words, Zephyr laughed loudly: "It is precisely because you are my disciple that my attack is aimed at you."

He was just getting to this point.
"Shh!"

With a crisp whooshing sound, Guernica's figure appeared behind Roy in a 'shave' motion.

"Dragon Hoof Finger Spear - Tenth Level!"

Armament Haki instantly enveloped his fingers—the condensation of the Haki was almost tangible, even forming a structure resembling dragon claws at the tips of his fingers.

At that moment, as he thrust out his ten fingers, the aftershocks even caused nearby boulders to crumble and fall apart.

To possess such powerful domineering presence despite being severely injured—this CP0 agent truly deserves the title of the strongest.

But
"The teacher is right."

At that moment, Guernica clearly heard Roy's words, and then he felt as if his ten fingers were touching steel when they touched Roy's skin.

【Quick Cut Fruit - Steel Body】

【Buddha Fruit - Vajra Body】

【Swallow Fruit - Flowing Cherry Blossoms】

This is the [Fruit Combination - Defense Enhancement]

"After all—I don't want anyone to say that I got first place because you went easy on me, teacher!"

The next moment, Guernica was met with Roy's fist!
"How can it be!?"

At this moment, Guernica was horrified to discover that the situation was completely different from what he had predicted.

He was certain that Zephyr's attack was truly aimed at Roy, who should have suffered far more injuries than him and Momousagi, and should have been at his last gasp.

It was precisely because of this judgment that he decisively attacked Roy—as long as he defeated Roy, he would be number one.

But the truth is...
At this moment, Roy only had very minor injuries—and those injuries were healing at an incredibly rapid pace.

【Dragon-Dragon Fruit - Pteranodon Form LV4】

【Dragon-Dragon Fruit - Tyrannosaurus Rex Form LV3】

That's the effect of the fruits from the two ancient species working together.

Next.
"boom!"

Roy's punch landed squarely on Guernica's abdomen—and even this battle-hardened CP0 top agent instantly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

His vision went black, and he instantly lost consciousness and flew backward.

"Boom!" "Boom!"

He smashed through all the obstacles in his path, and his figure lay amidst the ruins, clearly unable to fight any longer.

At that moment, Roy slowly withdrew his fist.

"Although I didn't initially intend to be number one, I've come this far."

He muttered to himself, then turned to look at Zephyr, his gaze quickly drawn to Zephyr's right arm: "Teacher, is that a 'shredder'?"

He stopped speaking halfway through his sentence.

Because at that moment, he saw Zephyr slowly raising his arm, preparing for battle.

The extremely strong domineering aura emanating from him, and his silent presence, were enough to explain his meaning at that moment.

".teacher?"

So Roy stopped and stood facing Zephyr from a distance.

Only then did he notice the countdown on the top of the island not far away out of the corner of his eye—Zefa's punch just now hadn't destroyed it.

The time displayed above.
【0:20:25】

The assessment period is not over yet.

But Roy still didn't understand.

He could see what the three generals could see—Zeff was currently pushing his domineering aura and physical abilities to their limits; it was a true 'limit state'.

This condition is putting an enormous strain on Zefa's body right now!

He didn't understand why Zefa had to go this far.

But it is precisely at this moment
"Loy".

He heard Zephyr speak.

"I have already submitted my application to Sengoku and Commander-in-Chief Kong. After the three-army military exercise, I will form a 'pirate guerrilla force'!"

He said so.

Upon hearing this, Roy's brows furrowed.

He certainly knew about the pirate guerrilla crew—Bonz and Ain had both mentioned it to him. It was a crew that Zephyr had wanted to form ever since the attack four years ago.

Unlike the various branches and detachments of the navy that are basically stationed in a certain area of the sea, the guerrillas will sail all over the world and hunt all pirates.

Zephyr hopes to find Edward Weevil and exact revenge through this method.

But Roy didn't understand what this had to do with Zephyr's attitude at this moment.

But the next moment, he understood.

"After forming a pirate guerrilla force, I and Binzian will leave the Navy."

Upon hearing Zefa's words, Roy's expression froze instantly.

Leaving the Navy?
Roy immediately understood what Zephyr meant.

"sword?"

He silently recited the name in his heart.

sword — a sharp-edged force.

That was a secret naval unit; only a select few knew of its existence.

All members of the Blade Force are Navy personnel, but they are not Navy personnel—they submit their resignations to the Navy upon joining, and their Navy identification numbers and files are returned.

They are not required to follow orders and can wage war against the Four Emperors without permission from their superiors—of course, the Navy will not be responsible for them.

As their name suggests, they are the 'sharp blade' in the shadows of the Navy.

And clearly, Zephyr's current intention is that he hopes the 'pirate guerrilla force' can also become a covert force of this nature.

"I've had enough of being constrained by the overall situation and government orders."

Zephyr, the most upright veteran of the Navy, spoke softly: "Since we are going to hunt those pirates, I do not wish to be bound by any constraints."

Even so, he had to leave the navy, which he had dedicated his life to, for this reason.

He had this idea a long time ago.

But he couldn't make up his mind.

The reason is simple—he can't let go of the navy.

He had many disciples, but neither Akainu, Aokiji, nor Kizaru were the disciples he truly felt were perfect.

They are all very strong and have their own sense of justice, but at least in Zephyr's view, none of them can make him feel truly at ease leaving the Navy.

He longed to see someone he genuinely respected as someone who could live up to the name of 'justice'.

This idea and sense of responsibility acted like a shackle, restricting him.

Until Roy appeared.

Roy's strength and talent need no further explanation—as Zephyr said before, he is a monster among monsters.

But more importantly
Zephyr could sense Roy's inner feelings.

He was certainly not stupid, and he knew that Roy had such talent but had always kept it hidden, and that there must be a reason why he chose to stay in the detention unit—not only him, but Bilos must have known this as well.

But
Zefa didn't care.

"Everyone should have their own ideas."

Even he himself, after experiencing the deaths of his wife and children and the loss of his arm, surely he felt no resentment or blame towards the government or the navy?

Of course there are.

What truly led Zephyr and Lieutenant General Belos to choose Roy was the same reason Smoker had given him before.

Some things that come from the heart cannot be faked.

“You’re different from everyone else in this world, Roy.”

Zefa gently removed his sunglasses and tossed them aside.

"If it were you, I could make the choice with confidence."

He clenched his fists and stared intently at Roy.

"You will be the future of the Navy."

That's why he's here right now.

He has decided to leave, and has decided to leave everything he has in the Navy to Roy.

But before that, he had to do one last confirmation.

To confirm whether what may be the most important choice of his life was truly the right one.