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

"Found it..."

With his mental powers reaching their peak, Roy finally detected that subtle presence.

Armament Haki energy is like tiny specks of dust, hidden within every cell of the body.

Carefully guiding a wisp of energy, I led it to my heart, where it circulated throughout my body along with the blood.

"Hmm..."

A sharp pain shot through me, and I immediately dissipated the energy.

Roy felt the energy spiraling out of control as his blood accelerated, like a wild horse running rampant within his body.

"It's not that simple after all."

Roy wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, but his eyes gleamed with excitement.

He also fell into a misconception, thinking that as long as he concentrated this energy and let it enter his heart and bloodstream, he could complete the "internal forging".

But how could the result of Zephyr's countless refinements be so simple?

"Not centralized, but decentralized..." Roy mused.

Roy tried again, this time being more cautious.

Instead of concentrating the Armament Haki energy, they were left to remain in their original state.

Mental power is like the most skillful fingers, allowing these tiny energy particles to be evenly integrated into the body's bloodstream.

As the blood surges, these energy particles are constantly colliding, being compressed, and tempered in this process.

And in this process, he clearly perceived that

During these collisions, some of the relatively "loose" and "fragile" parts of these energy particles will naturally be "ground up" and "removed."

Meanwhile, the remaining core components are continuously compressed and condensed in this process, becoming more resilient and purer.

This is like a piece of ore. Ordinary forging makes it bigger and bigger by digging it out, while this "internal forging" repeatedly melts, purifies and forges the mined ore to eventually get a small piece of indestructible steel!

"No wonder Zephyr's Armament Haki is so ridiculously strong..."

Roy sighed,

"For decades, this process of 'forging steel' has been ongoing, and the 'density' and 'purity' of its Armament Haki are naturally far beyond that of ordinary people."

With his powerful mental strength and high degree of control over his body, Roy quickly grasped the essentials of the process.

Time and again, the Armament Haki particles within the body are guided to flow throughout the body with the blood, returning to the heart, and then surging to the limbs and bones with each heartbeat, in a continuous cycle.

"Gurgle..."

"Gurgle, gurgle..."

A sudden, intense hunger pang interrupted Roy's cultivation.

I opened my eyes and found my muscles trembling slightly, and a burning emptiness in my stomach.

"This kind of consumption..."

Roy immediately realized that this "internal forging" was not only tempering Armament Haki energy, but also rapidly consuming his physical strength.

Immediately have the peas fetch some food.

As the food was swallowed, a warm current flowed through the body.

But at that moment, Roy keenly noticed something unusual—the speed and efficiency of energy absorption this time were significantly faster than usual!

"What happened?"

Calm your mind and carefully perceive the changes in your body.

Suddenly, Roy discovered a surprising fact.

As Armament Haki energy is refined and tempered along with the blood, it's not just Armament Haki that is being refined.

Even his flesh, blood vessels, and even bones were washed away by the Armament Haki energy particles.

It silently honed and strengthened his physique.

Although the improvement brought by each cycle is negligible, it is continuous and progresses in sync with the Armament Haki training!

"I see!"

Roy's eyes flashed with a sharp light.

"This is the real secret behind 'Black Arm' Zephyr's incredibly powerful physique! The internal forging with Armament Haki can actually nourish his physical body!"

This discovery thrilled Roy.

This means that as long as he persists in this training method, his Armament Haki strength and physical strength will increase in tandem, complementing each other and forming a virtuous cycle!

Of course, this also places higher demands on energy replenishment.

Roy looked at the food rapidly disappearing in his hand and smiled helplessly.

"It seems we'll have to plant more 'high-yield' crops with peas from now on."

I stood up, tried to stretch my muscles and bones, and carefully sensed the changes in my body.

Both the strength of his physique and the quality of his Armament Haki have been slightly improved, though the improvement is insignificant.

The people on the ship were also keeping a close eye on Roy's cultivation. When they saw Roy get up, several of them quickly surrounded him.

"How did it go? Did it work?"

"Um!"

Roy nodded and explained the effects of this training method to everyone in great detail.

This instantly ignited the passion for cultivation among the people on the ship, who began to practice the Six Forms, hoping to regain control of their lives as soon as possible and reach a higher level.

one day later,

On the edge of a remote, windless zone, the White Dove finally arrived at the agreed-upon location.

From afar, everyone could see a giant ship, entirely gold and red, hundreds of meters long, silently floating on the sea, its streamlined hull gleaming dazzlingly in the sunlight.

The original oar-like shapes on both sides have been replaced, and the wing-like shape highlights its flight capability.

"That's... the Ark's Maxim?" Savi's mouth dropped open.

Even the usually composed Hawkeye couldn't help but be slightly moved: "Truly a masterpiece by Master Tom."

Just then, a bolt of lightning flashed from the ship.

Tezzolo appeared on the deck of the White Dove, arms outstretched, a proud smile on his face.

"Boss! Come and see our new ship!"

"This is Tom's masterpiece, a work to which he poured his heart and soul!"

When everyone boarded the new ship they had always dreamed of,

With my feet firmly planted on the solid deck constructed of the precious tree Adam and gold, the fatigue of the past few days seemed to vanish instantly.

Stella gently stroked the brand-new gunwale, but a hint of reluctance showed in her eyes.

Looking back at the White Dove, the ship that has accompanied them on their voyage to this day, the old ship, which carries countless memories, appears exceptionally small against the backdrop of the Ark's Maxims.

"Reluctant to part with it?"

"Do we really have to do this?" Stella asked softly, her fingers unconsciously stroking the gunwale.

Roy walked to her side, his gaze also falling on the White Dove:

"It carries our origins and has witnessed our growth. But it's just an ordinary pirate ship; the journey ahead requires new companions."

Roy raised his hand, and an invisible force of telekinesis slowly lifted the White Dove. The ship rocked gently on the sea, as if bidding a final farewell.

"Rather than let it wander elsewhere, it's better to let it rest here forever."

Roy's voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable determination.

"Let the sea witness our past and protect our memories."

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the White Dove slowly sank into the sea.

The bubbles bubbled and gurgled, like a final farewell. Sunlight filtered through the seawater, casting dappled shadows on the hull, until the last piece of canvas disappeared into the deep blue.

Just as everyone was immersed in a sad mood.

Tesoro then led everyone on a tour of the Ark Maxim, explaining its various functions, especially the flight system powered by gold and lightning.

Roy stood at the bow,

Looking down at the azure sea and the churning clouds in the distant sky, a sense of pride welled up within me.

Although their decisive break with Zephyr put them in grave danger, the rewards were equally significant.

Looking back at his companions:

Barrett and Hawkeye are familiarizing themselves with the new ship's environment.

Savi and Enel looked around curiously, while Stella carefully examined the ship's structure.

And the peas that are using their abilities to grow plants and prepare food for everyone.

And then there's this ark of wisdom, embodying dreams and technology.

"Everyone!"

Roy's voice reached everyone's ears clearly, pointing in the direction of the new world.

"Two days of rest to familiarize ourselves with the new ship!"

"And then—set sail and embark on your journey!"

"Target: Fishman Island!"

"oh!!!"

The cheers of the crowd resounded through the sky, filled with boundless anticipation for the future.