ONE PIECE: THE GREAT VOYAGE

When it came to television itself—along with solar energy, batteries, and signal-receiving devices—these were not significant obstacles for them.

However, even if they managed to build 450 televisions and all the necessary equipment, it would be useless without satellites.

The biggest mystery baffling them now was how Caesar had overcome this challenge.

Neither the world governments nor the Navy could figure it out.

This issue of signal transmission had originally been discovered by a team of scientists led by Dr. Vegapunk while studying Den Den Mushi. The fundamental principle behind long-distance communication in the world was based on these creatures. While receiving signals was relatively simple, generating and transmitting a global signal posed an enormous difficulty.

Furthermore, no one understood how Caesar had managed to spread his signal across the entire world simultaneously.

Scientists once speculated that Caesar had installed transmission devices somewhere on the Red Line. The Five Elders even dispatched an army to investigate, but they found nothing.

Unbelievable. They searched twice more, yet still found no traces of the supposed infrastructure.

Left with no leads, the world government had no choice but to give up, despite their lingering doubts.

Meanwhile, their spies in the Middle Kingdom had only reported the existence of Caesar's television station. As for the signal transmission devices, they found nothing.

Although Marine Headquarters was growing anxious, their situation was still better than that of the world government, which was practically panicking.

However, one small relief for the Five Elders was that Caesar seemingly remained unaware of the secrets of Laugh Tale and the erased history of the Void Century.

If such knowledge were exposed, the world government would be forced to reveal part of their hidden power and eliminate the threat—no matter who it was. Even if it meant going after the mighty Caesar Pirates, they would not hesitate.

Back to Caesar

During this period, in addition to relocating islands, he was also spending time with his family.

Nearly three months had passed, and his four children were approaching their first birthday. They could even say a few words now.

On this particular day, as he read through the latest intelligence reports, his eyes flickered with excitement.

"Finally found it! Vermejo Island... IQ Grass!"

Looking at the information and the images, Caesar let out a sigh of relief.

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IQ Grass – A Catalyst for Evolution! The Ultimate Combat Training Ground!

IQ Grass.

In the One Piece universe, this strange plant was introduced in the Strong World movie, where it was under the control of Shiki, the Golden Lion, twenty years after his disappearance.

For years, Caesar had been searching for it, and now, at last, he had found a lead. He couldn't suppress his excitement.

This plant was extraordinary—it had only one function:

It stimulated the brain and triggered rapid evolutionary changes in organisms based on their subconscious desires and environmental needs.

In simpler terms, it allowed creatures to evolve.

For example, in the case of the humans on Vermejo Island under Shiki's rule, those who wished to escape developed feathered arms and gained the ability to fly.

Likewise, many of the island's animals, affected by the IQ Grass, had undergone various unpredictable mutations, becoming immensely powerful.

This was no ordinary phenomenon.

Evolution, by nature, was a process that spanned tens of thousands of years.

Yet, with the IQ Grass, evolution could occur in mere moments—at an accelerated rate thousands of times faster than normal.

Caesar, a scientific genius, fully grasped the terrifying implications of this.

Of course, the IQ Grass had its drawbacks.

Nothing in the world came without consequences.

The downside of this miraculous plant was the uncontrollable aggression it induced.

Any creature that evolved under its influence would become far more violent and irritable, driven by an uncontrollable rage.

But for Caesar, this was merely a minor inconvenience.

After all, he had the world's greatest scientist, Dr. Vegapunk, on his side, along with an elite team of top-tier researchers.

What did he have to fear?

Caesar was confident that under Vegapunk's expertise, they would soon find a way to neutralize the side effects of the IQ Grass.

If he could perfect it, the implications would be monumental.

There were countless ways this plant could be used—to dramatically boost combat power in a short period, among other things.

Of course, the first step was acquiring the IQ Grass itself.

With that in mind, Caesar carefully examined the intelligence report once more.

Then, after informing his family, he set out for Vermejo Island.

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The Journey to Vermejo Island

According to his research, Vermejo Island—home to the IQ Grass—was overrun with ferocious beasts, all of which had undergone accelerated evolution.

This was precisely what Caesar wanted.

For years, he had only seen glimpses of these creatures in old records, presented in the form of two-dimensional images.

Now, he could finally see them with his own eyes.

Thanks to his satellite network, navigation was not an issue, and in just a few hours, he arrived near the island, located in the Calm Belt.

The moment he set foot on Vermejo Island, he immediately sensed multiple powerful presences through his Haki.

Judging by their strength, many of these creatures were comparable to Marine Vice Admirals, while some were even stronger.

But... something was off.

Caesar could feel an unnatural madness radiating from them.

The effects of the IQ Grass were undeniable, but so were its side effects.

Under normal circumstances, beasts would only enter a state of heightened aggression when facing danger. However, on Vermejo Island, every creature seemed to be in a constant state of rage.

Clearly, the effects of the IQ Grass had overwhelmed them, leaving them unable to return to their natural state.

As Caesar walked further in, he noticed pairs of fierce, bloodthirsty eyes watching him from the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.

However, with just a faint release of his Haoshoku Haki (Conqueror's Haki), all those presences vanished.

Even with their heightened aggression, these creatures still possessed enough intelligence to recognize overwhelming power when they felt it.

On this island, nothing was ordinary—not even the ants.

As he moved through the dense jungle, he came across massive skeletons of fallen beasts, a silent testament to the sheer brutality of this place.

Eventually, he arrived at the ruins of what appeared to be an ancient civilization.

Overgrown with vines and moss, the structures had long been abandoned, exuding an eerie sense of history.

It was likely that this island had once housed a prosperous kingdom—until it was lost to time.

Reflecting on the island's past, Caesar felt a rare moment of sentimentality.

But then, an idea struck him.

"This island would be perfect as a combat training ground for children."

Yes.

The creatures on this island, ranging from weak to incredibly strong, made it an ideal location for progressive training.

Young warriors could start by battling weaker creatures and gradually work their way up, reaching Vice Admiral-level combat ability before even leaving the island.

This thought reminded him of another place—the island where Luffy had trained for two years under Rayleigh.

"What was it called again?"

He stroked his chin, trying to recall.

Then, it hit him.

"Right! Ruskaina Island! The uninhabited island northwest of Amazon Lily!"

Ruskaina Island was home to even stronger creatures, some comparable to elite Vice Admirals.

If Vermejo Island could serve as a training ground up to the Vice Admiral level, then Ruskaina could push them even further.

A realization dawned on him.

"These two islands… they exist solely for the purpose of training!"

A decision was made.

"No matter what, I must claim them both! These will be the ultimate training grounds for my future warriors!"

With his plan set, Caesar prepared to move forward.

But first, he needed to secure the IQ Grass.

And in this land of monsters, that was easier said than done.

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