One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

"Once the target's 'consciousness' or 'spirit' is successfully invaded and influenced, an irresistible 'obsession' effect will be produced."

“No wonder…” V’s gaze swept over the sailors who, even while on duty in the distance, couldn’t help but secretly cast infatuated glances at Hancock.

"Confronted with this kind of attack that directly targets the mind, conventional physical defenses or willpower are of little use."

"Unless one's mental strength or 'self-awareness' is strong and stable enough to form a natural 'mental barrier,' or one's mind is so pure and single-minded as Luffy's that it is almost 'immune,' or one's sword heart is clear and one's will is as strong as steel as Zoro's, one can be completely immune to this influence."

"Therefore, it is not that 'beauty' itself has magic, but rather that the Devil Fruit ability amplifies the concept of 'beauty' and uses it as a medium for mental manipulation."

"As long as one's mental strength or willpower is strong enough, one can naturally become immune."

Thinking of this, V's gaze involuntarily shifted to Sanji beside him, who was still radiating hearts and bleeding from his nose, and he silently added a judgment to his mind:

"Of course... this guy's case should be considered a special case."

"His obsession is purely a mixture of 'lust' and 'chivalry' that comes from the heart and is rooted in instinct, and it probably has little to do with the interference of the Love Love Fruit's power."

"Even without the fruit's effect, he would probably act the same way if he saw Hancock."

Just as everyone was captivated by Hancock's beauty, another naval warship broke through the waves from afar.

Before it even approached the harbor, a sinister yet familiar laugh pierced the sea breeze and came clearly:

"Hehehehe... Long time no see, everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates!?"

The voice was sharp and elusive, carrying a unique mix of mockery and gloom, instantly drawing many people's attention away from Hancock.

V and Luffy turned their heads at the same time and saw a tall, bulky figure, like a bat silhouette, standing on the bow deck of the warship.

It was none other than Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

However... his true identity is now the Shadow Demon, one of the eight great demons under the Straw Hat Pirates.

V pushed up his glasses, and the data stream from his prosthetic eye behind the lenses calmly swept over Moria, a knowing smile curving his lips.

He had already synchronized the entire plan with this "Shadow Demon" through an encrypted channel. Moria's appearance at this moment was not an accident, but a signal that the curtain was being raised.

Luffy adjusted his straw hat and grinned, "Moria! You're here too!"

Hancock glanced over unexpectedly, seemingly curious about the relationship between the Straw Hat crew and Moria.

"Of course I'll come, hee hee hee hee..."

Moria nimbly leaped off the warship, landing beside V and Luffy, his massive body kicking up a little dust.

His bloodshot eyes swept over the heavily armed naval fleet in the harbor, and he lowered his voice, a chilling excitement lurking in his laughter.

“I’ve kept in mind everything Mr. V told me. The Golden Lion has arrived at Thriller Bark and should be heading this way now.”

At this point, a complex light flashed in Moria's eyes.

Who would have thought that even a legendary figure like Shiki would become a companion of the Straw Hat Pirates?

The world is becoming increasingly unpredictable.

However, he was secretly glad that he was lucky enough to have boarded the Straw Hat ship early on.

In truth, he really has to "thank" that guy Blackbeard.

If the other party hadn't led the Straw Hat crew to Thriller Bark, he would probably still be trapped in the shadows of the past, living a muddled and aimless life.

After exchanging a few words with Moria, a stern-faced vice admiral wearing a cloak of justice strode across the dock, his loud voice interrupting the delicate standoff:

"Gecko Moria, Boa Hancock, Straw Hat Luffy—an emergency meeting of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is about to begin. Fleet Admiral Sengoku is already waiting in the meeting room. Please follow me."

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea Conference?"

The three people whose names were mentioned were all stunned for a moment.

V, however, seemed to have known all along, and chuckled lightly:

"The navy really is racing against time."

He turned to his crew on the Going Merry and said in a calm but slightly amused tone, "In that case, you all wait here for a while. Luffy and I are going to attend that meeting."

The arriving vice admiral frowned: "This is an internal meeting of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Fleet Admiral Sengoku has clearly instructed that only members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea are allowed to participate."

Upon hearing this, V simply smiled and waved his hand without stopping: "Don't worry, Marshal Sengoku and I are old acquaintances, he won't say anything."

"You..." The Vice Admiral was too late to stop him. V had already nimbly leaped down the gangway of the Going Merry with Luffy and stepped onto the dock of Marineford.

What surprised the lieutenant general even more was that V did not even ask him to lead the way, but walked straight toward the headquarters building with a confident stride, as if he knew the layout of the naval fortress inside and out.

This isn't just V being lucky.

Through miniature space satellites orbiting Marineford and real-time information streams transmitted by dozens of "trusted" officers who have undergone V's secret cybernetic modifications and now hold important positions within the Navy, the entire island's 3D map, troop deployments, and even access permissions to most classified areas are clearly presented on V's brain-computer interface.

For Marineford today, there are indeed not many secrets.

The vice admiral who delivered the order was puzzled for a moment, but eventually followed in V's footsteps with Moria and Hancock.

A moment later, inside the office building.

V raised his hand and pushed open the conference room door.

Inside, several figures were already seated around an oval table. The Warring States Marshal sat in the main seat, with General Crane standing beside him.

Doflamingo crossed his legs, a half-smile playing on his lips;

Bartholomew Bear quietly turned the pages of the book;

Jinbe sat upright, eyes closed, seemingly resting.

Mihawk stood by the window with his arms crossed, gazing into the distance.

The moment the door opened, everyone's eyes turned to V and Luffy as they walked in.

"Long time no see, Marshal Sengoku!"

V grinned and pulled out a chair to sit down without any hesitation.

Luffy sat down next to him casually, his eyes under his straw hat scanning each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea with curiosity.

Sengoku looked at V's matter-of-fact attitude, a vein throbbing on his forehead, but in the end he just sighed and didn't say anything to drive him away.

Vice Admiral Tsuru thoughtfully adjusted his glasses, his gaze shifting between V and Luffy.

Doflamingo let out a low laugh: "Fufufu... The Straw Hat crew, huh?"

The meeting room door was pushed open again, and Moria and Hancock walked in and took their seats.

Sengoku cleared his throat, his expression solemn: "Now that everyone is here, let's begin the meeting on the defense deployment for the execution of Sabo, the Chief of Staff of the Revolutionary Army."

Chapter 204 Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea

"Wait a moment!"

Before the meeting could officially begin, V suddenly spoke up, interrupting Sengoku.

He raised his head, a slight smile playing on his lips, his prosthetic eye behind the lens calmly gazing at the Warring States period.

"Marshal of the Warring States Period, I have a question before the meeting begins."

The air in the conference room seemed to freeze slightly.

"Speak," Zhan Guo said in a deep voice.

"I want to know..." V's voice was clear and steady, "What exactly are the Navy's, or rather the World Government's, goals in this war!?"

"As far as I know, the revolutionary army should be unable to commit too many troops in a single war."

"Even if your scheme this time was indeed tempting, given their usual methods..."

"The revolutionary army will definitely avoid the main battlefield and instead use various skills and methods to implement a guerrilla strategy focused on rescue against you."

"This is their consistent style."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea before finally settling on Sengoku.

"But as far as I know, the World Government seems to be planning to annihilate the Revolutionary Army's main fighting force in one fell swoop this time..."

"But with the navy's current strength reserves, I'm afraid it's not enough to do that kind of thing, is it?"

After V finished speaking, he looked intently at Sengoku.

"I want to know, what other tricks does the World Government, as the mastermind behind this battle, have up its sleeve?"

"You wouldn't really expect us pirates to risk our lives to fight, would you? I think you all know very well that's impossible!"

Sengoku looked at V in silence, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Vice Admiral Tsuru nodded slightly, seemingly surprised by V's question, not expecting that such a perspective could exist among pirates.

Doflamingo's grin widened, and he let out a low chuckle, as if he were watching a good show.

"This is not your concern."

Sengoku's expression darkened, his gaze sharpening as he looked at V, his voice carrying an undeniable authority:

"V, watch your position and your words, do your job well, and follow orders."

"As for the things you are worried about, the World Government has already made plans."

"I see~"

V spread his hands, a calm smile on his face, but he seemed to be deep in thought.

While Sengoku appeared to be rejecting his question, he was in fact indirectly informing him of some information.

So the World Government did indeed participate in this operation?

I just don't know what kind of troops they deployed.

Since it was a public execution, broadcast live to the whole world, the Five Elders certainly wouldn't be there.

However, if the goal is to annihilate the Revolutionary Army, the World Government might send the Knights of God to intervene in the battle.

“The Knights of God, huh?” V’s eyes gleamed.

In terms of combat strength, he is not afraid of the Knights of God.

However, they could attract Im and the Five Elders at any time, which the Straw Hat crew cannot currently afford.

Zhan Guo's calm and steady voice began to echo in the conference room.

The meeting was simple, explaining the Navy's key defensive positions in Marineford and the areas each of the Seven Warlords was responsible for.