One Piece: The user of the Nen-Nen Fruit, who overturned the sea.

"Don't come any closer."

Roy also wanted to try and see if his current physical strength could rival that of a monstrous physique like Barrett.

Instead of retreating, he advanced, throwing out his fist as well.

"Bang!"

The two men clashed their fists together, producing a muffled thud, a shockwave, and the campfire flickered violently.

The fist lingered in the air for a moment, then Roy slid back several meters, carving two furrows in the ground beneath his feet, and shook his numb arm.

Once Roy had settled down, Barrett stood firmly in place on the other side.

"There is still a gap in strength, but compared to someone like Barrett, who can one-punch a new super-star monster in the future, I can do that too." Just thinking about it makes me happy.

A hint of surprise flashed in Barrett's eyes. Although he hadn't used his full strength in that punch, it was still not something an ordinary person could easily withstand.

"He's got some skills after all!"

"Again!"

Barrett licked his lips, his fighting spirit intensifying.

With a flash, he pounced again, his fists, feet, elbows, knees, and every part of his body becoming a weapon of attack. His offensive was like a storm, engulfing Roy.

"Bang!"

"Boss..." Seeing Roy being knocked away again, Tesoro couldn't help but rush forward to help.

"Tch~~ If that's all you've got, then that's enough for today."

Barrett crossed his arms, glanced arrogantly at Tesoro, and then spoke to Roy.

Roy stood up, dusted himself off, and recalled the physical combat they had just fought. Even though his physique was not much different from Barrett's, compared to Barrett, who had been honed on the battlefield since childhood...

Barrett is far superior to him in terms of combat awareness!

Roy remained calm. "This is just the beginning, Barrett!"

After speaking, he activated his Observation Haki, his mental energy pierced the air in front of him, and his speed suddenly increased, allowing him to engage Barrett in battle once again.

Faced with Barrett's attack once again, Roy combined his Observation Haki with his own mental power to the extreme, his figure weaving through the attacks and skillfully deflecting Barrett's offensive.

Using Observation Haki to probe the mind and predict the next move, his mental energy invades the brain to disrupt Barrett's rhythm.

The two have very different fighting styles. Barrett's style is pure power and physical skill that overwhelms the opponent with every move. Every move is straightforward, fierce and domineering.

Roy, on the other hand, leans more towards technique, domineering aura, and mental interference, making him more agile in his attacks.

In an instant, the two figures flew about in front of the camp, and the sounds of their bodies colliding were deafening. The aftershocks of the battle forced Tesoro and the others to retreat and stay away!

Tesoro was horrified. Since escaping from Sabaody Archipelago, aside from being seriously injured in a battle with the Navy and later not easily defeating Roy, this was the first time he had seen someone fight Roy to this extent.

Savi was completely dumbfounded. In his eyes, the fight between the two was beyond his comprehension; they were simply two monsters.

Stella gripped the barbecue and knife tightly in her hands, watching the scene with concern.

Hahaha~~

"Not bad, you are indeed an interesting opponent, much better than those useless guys in the military camp."

The battle lasted for several minutes, and Barrett became more and more excited as the fight progressed, with the guy in front of him constantly bringing him "surprises".

The explosive speed, the Observation Haki that seemed to predict people's thoughts, and the eerie mental attacks caused him to momentarily lose his focus, resulting in deviations in the trajectory of his attacks.

"Ha ha,"

"You're not bad either! It wasn't for nothing that I went to all that trouble to lure you here!"

Roy responded with a loud laugh, using his mental power to interfere, and punched Barrett away with Armament Haki.

Barrett stood up from the ground, shook his head, and glanced at the Armament Haki coating Roy's fist.

"What kind of power is that?"

"This?" Roy shook his fist. "Armament Haki! Want to learn? I'll teach you!"

"Hmph! Who needs your instruction? My body is my strongest weapon!"

Seeing that Barrett didn't intend to act immediately, Roy quickly told the onlookers to set out the food.

Seeing that everyone had sat down by the campfire, Barrett was still standing there, and Roy waved to him.

"Don't be so cold, Barrett! Everyone's waiting for you."

Upon hearing this, Barrett hesitated for a moment, but still stepped closer. Stella placed the roast meat in front of him, and seeing that everyone had started eating, she picked up the roast meat in her hand and began to tear into it.

Watching Barrett silently eat his barbecue, Roy knew that he had initially gained Barrett's approval in their battle. The rest was about how to build a bond and get Barrett to join his team.

"You're not from this country, are you?" Barrett asked curiously after finishing his grilled meat, though his serious face showed no sign of curiosity.

"Haha, none of us are from this country except for Savi." Roy pointed at Savi. "But this little guy really idolizes you."

"Tch! Who would want the worship of such a weakling?"

Although Barrett was stubborn, the hint of pride that flashed in the corner of his eye was undeniable.

"Alright, alright, let me introduce it to you first."

"My name is Roy, Ronanier Roy, I'm 11 years old, and I'm currently a pirate. Although I hate to admit it, we are indeed wanted by the Navy."

"This is Tesoro, also 11 years old, and my companion." He then pointed to Stella, "She is a very good navigator for Stella. Her age is a secret."

Seeing Barrett looking at her, Stella smiled and nodded at him.

Roy put his arm around Savi's neck and chuckled, "This one is the youngest, only 8 years old. I already mentioned him; he's a kid who just joined recently."

After listening to Roy's introduction, Barrett nodded to everyone in response.

"What is your purpose? What is your purpose in leading me here?"

My goal is very simple.

Roy looked intently into Barrett's eyes.

"That's an invitation for you to join our team."

Roy's answer surprised Barrett, who then pointed at Roy as if he had heard a funny joke.

"Hey! What are you laughing at? Our boss is sincerely inviting you."

Tesoro stood up angrily, pointing at Barrett as if he was about to pounce on him if he didn't get a satisfactory explanation. Although he knew he was no match for Barrett, he couldn't stand being insulted by his boss.

Barrett glanced at Tesoro with disdain, then pointed at Stella and Savi.

"Join you? With just these few guys?"

"Do you know who I am? Douglas Barrett, a hero of this country. I'm about to bring peace to this nation, and you want me to go to sea and become a pirate with you? Why should I?"

"You can't end the war on this island."

Roy said calmly, "Besides, many people will try to stop you, but you can't stop them with your current strength."

Barrett's eyes flashed coldly: "What did you say?!"