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

"This is... a Devil Fruit that even Shiki and the World Government take seriously?"

"That's right! Zoan type, Cat-Cat Fruit, Mythical Zoan, White Tiger form!"

After Roy and his men had all looked at the fruit, they handed it to Barrett.

"He's yours, Barrett!"

"The power contained in this fruit is a perfect match for your fighting style and physique. I believe that it will definitely unleash a brilliance in your hands that will attract the world's attention."

Barrett calmed himself down, took the fruit, looked at the smiling faces of the crowd, opened his mouth, and took a big bite out of the fruit.

Marine Headquarters, Marineford.

The atmosphere in the marshal's office was heavy.

Marshal Kong frowned as he looked at Garp's reports and the intelligence shared by the CP department for this mission.

"So what you're protecting this time is a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit?"

"And then, it was stolen right under your and Shiki's noses by those two brats, Roy the pirate and Barrett?"

Admiral Sengoku, standing to the side, concluded that he had always known Roy was no ordinary kid, having escaped from the Navy multiple times.

But he truly hadn't expected Roy to be so audacious. Sengoku sighed, rubbing his forehead, "I wonder what kind of 'surprise' this kid will bring to the Navy next time he appears!!"

"That's right!!"

"Those two brats are really something else. They managed to snatch things right from CP and Shiki's noses. They're quite an interesting bunch!!!"

"Hahaha~~"

"You wouldn't believe the expression on Golden Lion's face when he found out his fruit had been taken away..."

"Bang!"

"Damn it!! Garp!!"

"Is this the time to be saying these things?!"

Kong, sitting in the marshal's seat, stood up angrily and punched Garp on the head, who was picking his nose.

Sengoku and Tsuru, longtime friends, had witnessed this scene countless times.

After the group sat down again...

Staff Officer Tsuru picked up the document and calmly analyzed: "'Heavenly Path' Roy, bounty 270 million Berries, possesses the Paramecia-type Nen-Nen Fruit, and is proficient in all three types of Haki."

"Douglas Barrett, the 'Devil's Heir,' possesses an extraordinary physique, excels in close combat, and is also a user of all three types of Haki."

"The threat level of their pirate crew must be significantly increased, especially now that they've obtained a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. If they were to feed it to this Barrett..."

"Furthermore, their age! And the potential of these two, their next appearance will surely cause turmoil in the situation of this sea."

"Warring States" said in a deep voice. He knew that Roy was not like those reckless men on the sea; every action he took had a clear purpose.

"Update their bounty again immediately, no matter what!"

"Roy 'Heavenly Path' has had his bounty increased to 5 million Berries!!!"

"Douglas Barrett, 'The Devil's Heir,' has a bounty of 450 million Berries!"

"Announce to the world that they have stolen a Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit from Shiki!"

"Then you, Sengoku, should follow up on this matter. Once they reappear, capture them at all costs!" Kong, sitting in the main seat, made the decision immediately after hearing Sengoku's suggestion.

"yes!"

The next day, Roy and his companions' story spread rapidly to every corner of the world via the newsbirds, causing a sensation throughout the ocean.

"Five hundred million?! That Roy just updated his bounty not long ago!"

"Steal something from Shiki the Golden Lion? Really?!"

"Hey! How old are these kids?!"

"The captain and his crew have a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. Let's go steal it!" This was a brainless pirate.

The news swept across the world and into the New World like an axe storm, and people all over the world who heard the news were curiously discussing Roy and the others.

In a certain sea area in the first half of the Grand Line, the guests at the Oro Jackson banquet were disturbed by a shout.

"Captain Roger!! Big news!!"

Bucky, wearing a hat and with a bright red nose, was running towards Roger, holding a newspaper.

"Oh! Bucky, what incredible thing have you seen this time?"

Roger, sporting his signature mustache, took the newspaper from Bucky.

Newspaper headlines;

Shocking! A mysterious young man snatches a priceless treasure from the clutches of the legendary pirate, Golden Lion.

"Hey~ Rayleigh, is this the interesting boy you mentioned last time you came back?"

Rayleigh adjusted his glasses and smiled, "Looks like they've caused quite a stir again!"

The Whitebeard Pirates, aboard the Moby Dick.

"Guralalalalala!"

The white-bearded man, holding a huge wine bowl, let out a hearty laugh.

"That guy Shiki actually got played by two kids."

He looked at Roy's bounty poster with interest. "Roy, looks like he's not Roger's crew. Interesting kid."

Meanwhile, at the Flying Pirates' headquarters.

"Roy!! Barrett!!"

Golden Lion held the latest newspaper, and the report in it enraged him. Losing a Mythical Beast was already painful enough, but the newspaper report made him lose face in front of the whole world.

"Bru bru bru... click."

"Hey! Shiki! I heard you got tricked by those two brats? Gurarara~"

"Newgate!! Are you here to laugh at me?!"

The golden lion's roar made the white-bearded man opposite him laugh even more heartily.

"Just checking in on an old friend. So, do you need my help finding those two brats? Gurarara~~!"

"Get lost! My business is none of your concern! I'll personally take those two brats' lives!"

Golden Lion roared as he smashed the Den Den Mushi in his hand. Whitebeard's taunts undoubtedly brought his hatred for Roy and his gang to its peak.

At this moment, Roy and the others, who had become the focus of the world's attention, were sitting around on the deck, watching Barrett transform into his white tiger form.

Its body, several meters tall, almost filled the entire deck. Looking at the majestic "King" character on its forehead, a fierce aura of the king of beasts emanated from it.

Barrett familiarized himself with his abilities, and his body slowly shrank, returning to its original size.

"Zoan type, Cat-Cat Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, White Tiger form..." Feeling the power brought by the fruit, speed, strength, and recovery have all undergone a qualitative leap, and it seems that I can also control the related abilities of 'wind' and metal.

Barrett looked up at Roy, his fighting spirit high.

"Roy! Let's have a fight! Let me try this new power!"

"Barrett, don't rush! You can't fully utilize your abilities on the ship, and you've just gained them, so you need to get used to them. Now is not a good place to fight."

Roy could understand Barrett's desire for battle after gaining immense power. He walked to the side of the ship and pointed to the faint outline of the island in the distance.

"We're almost at our destination. There should be a formidable expert on that island, where you'll have plenty of opportunities to prove your strength."

Looking at the distant islands, a hint of anticipation flickered in Roy's eyes.

"The future world's greatest swordsman, 'Jolamir Mihawk'!!"