The Pinnacle of the Navy! Starting from Being Captured by Garp

After packing up the four fruits, Roy closed the metal case and placed it beside him. He tapped the lid, his fingers drumming an irregular rhythm as he processed the system's ridiculous notification.

"If this broken system hadn't suddenly popped up, I would have almost forgotten..." He sighed, the image of that stupid goddess cheerfully tossing him a "reward" flashing in his mind—[Reward: Special Body · Multi-Fruit Adaptation].

That's right. With this reward, he possessed an ability that everyone in the pirate world dreamed of: he could safely eat a second Devil Fruit, and his body could perfectly adapt to it without the risk of rejection or explosion. It was the ultimate cheat that any transmigrator would dream of, but ridiculously, he had been so busy lately that he had almost forgotten about it.

Roy let out a helpless laugh, rubbing his brow. His gaze slowly deepened, like the night sea. "A special body... the constitution to eat a second fruit..." he murmured. His gaze shifted back to the fiery red Flame-Flame Fruit in the case, a gentle yet firm look in his eyes.

"The Flame-Flame Fruit should still go to Ace." The image of Ace's carefree, smiling face at Marineford came to mind. "Under my guidance, he at least won't repeat his mistakes... The fruit itself has extremely high potential. If developed properly, his future achievements will be no less than any of the Logia Admirals. The ultimate expression of flame is not just the scale of the Fire Fist, but the absolute limit and control of temperature..."

The moonlight shone down as he slowly looked up at the vast night sky. "However... there are far more fruits in this world worthy of me eating than just the Flame-Flame Fruit."

He closed his eyes, and a name that captivated countless hearts flashed in his mind—"The Rumble-Rumble Fruit..."

His brow furrowed as he quickly reviewed the timeline from his past life. "If I remember correctly, at this point, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit should have already been eaten by Enel, right?" He shook his head with a helpless smile. "Even if it hasn't, Skypiea is so huge... I could go look for it, but it would take too much time..."

The sea breeze, carrying the scent of salt, rustled his coat. "And... this is a critical time for the kids to build their foundation. I don't want to come back from searching for a fruit only to find that one of them has been led astray by 'fate' again." He let out a low laugh, mocking himself. "Besides... as strong as the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is, its main strengths are its large-scale destructive power and the speed of lightning. I don't lack for speed-based abilities right now, and with my giant's constitution and Gramps Garp's fist techniques, my destructive power isn't bad either."

"As for the second fruit that truly suits me—" Before he could finish his thought, a sharp glint, like the edge of a blade, flashed in his eyes. It was the look of a hunter, filled with undisguised ambition. "That fruit... I must get my hands on it..."

Two days later, Marine Headquarters · Marineford Port.

The morning sun cast a gentle glow on the white stone bricks of the port, the air cool and salty. Roy's figure materialized like a ghost, his white "Justice" coat fluttering slightly in the wind, his steps steady and firm.

The patrolling Marines instinctively tightened their grip on their weapons upon seeing him, but when they recognized his face, they snapped to attention and saluted respectfully. "Rear Admiral Roy!"

Roy gave a slight nod, not breaking his stride. He had only taken a few steps when a Marine nervously called out, "Rear Admiral, Fleet Admiral Sengoku just gave an order. He wants you to report to his office immediately upon your return!"

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku is looking for me?" Roy raised an eyebrow, a flicker of suspicion in his mind. Technically, my trip to the North Blue wasn't officially reported, unless... that old-timer Kizaru ratted on me again? A look of resignation crossed his face, but he didn't bother to explain. As he turned, he heard the Marine mutter, "I heard some kid from the North Blue is in the Fleet Admiral's office this morning, too..."

Roy paused, raising an eyebrow, but said nothing and continued on his way.

Marine Headquarters - Sengoku's Office.

Upon opening the door, the rich aroma of tea and the faint scent of rice crackers filled the air. Sengoku was holding a teacup, a faint smile on his lips, a few rice cracker crumbs clinging to his white goatee, making him look surprisingly approachable. Beside him stood a nervous black-haired boy wearing a spotted hat.

"Law?" Roy immediately recognized the boy he had saved from Doflamingo.

Trafalgar Law looked up, a glimmer of light in his clear eyes from under the brim of his hat. "Mr. Roy..."

Sengoku gently set down his teacup, a smile spilling from his lips, his voice soft. "Roy, this child has been wanting to see you."

Roy walked closer and ruffled Law's hat, his eyes full of concern. "How is the Amber Lead Syndrome?"

Law's body stiffened for a moment but quickly relaxed. He pursed his lips, his voice small but firm. "With the help of the fruit's ability... I'm completely cured."

Sengoku watched them, a look of relief in his eyes. He then cleared his throat, his expression turning more serious. "Roy, I have a request."

Roy raised an eyebrow. "You're not going to ask me to babysit for you, are you?"

Sengoku's old face flushed, and he let out a dry cough. "Ahem... this child is extremely talented, especially with the Op-Op Fruit's ability, which is very valuable to the Marines. And—" his tone suddenly softened, with a rare warmth, "—like Rosinante, you saved him from Doflamingo." At this, Sengoku's lips curled upwards, as if trying to hide his joy and anticipation. "Besides... I have already adopted this child as my 'grandson'!"

"Grandson?" Roy was taken aback.

Sengoku put down his teacup, unable to hide his smile, his eyes twinkling with pride. "Hmph, that old fool Garp is always showing off in front of me, boasting about his two grandsons who are sure to become powerful Marines! I need a grandson too! Besides, his name is 'Law,' so it must be fate!"

Roy looked at Sengoku's expression and couldn't help but laugh, shaking his head. "Fleet Admiral, you really are something else." He looked at Law, who was stubbornly pressing his lips together, his eyes filled with a mixture of determination and admiration.

"Mr. Roy..." Law took a deep breath. His voice trembled slightly, but his gaze was firmer than ever. "I want to become stronger!"

"Oh?" Roy looked at him with interest. "Tell me why."

Law's fists were clenched so tightly his knuckles were white. "I... I don't want to run away anymore... I want to be like you, strong enough to protect the people who are important to me!"

Sengoku smiled as he watched them, his eyes full of relief and hope. "So? Roy, are you willing to take him on as your apprentice?"

Roy glanced at Sengoku, then back at Law, at those eyes filled with resolve. After a moment of silence, he finally sighed, a smile playing on his lips. "Alright. I'm already looking after two troublesome kids. What's one more?"

Law's eyes instantly lit up, as if he had finally found a place where he truly belonged.

Sengoku beamed. "Then it's settled! From now on, Law will live with you and train with Ace and Luffy!"

Roy rolled his eyes and shook his head helplessly. "Fleet Admiral, are you trying to turn my place into a shelter for problem children?"

Sengoku roared with laughter, sending rice cracker crumbs flying. "Hahaha! It's because you're the best at handling kids!"

Beside them, Law quietly smiled, a smile of relief after a long ordeal, and of hope for the future.

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