[OP Marine Officer Luffy] Chapter 441- 445

Chapter 441: Promoting Point Cards to Reap Wealth          

After Luffy finished explaining his plan, all the women present looked at him as if he had just revealed some earth-shattering secret. Their minds were in turmoil.

At first, his words had made the wealthy elite sound like complete fools. However, when they thought about it carefully, they had to admit there was some truth in what he said. The rich and powerful—especially the nobility—often behaved exactly as he described.

Their perception of Luffy shifted. None of them had expected that something as seemingly straightforward as selling computers could involve so many intricate layers of manipulation.

To be blunt, computers in this world were essentially just gaming consoles.

Yet, Luffy, with his shameless confidence, dared to classify them into different tiers—treating them as if they were rare antiques or exclusive artifacts. He was not only bold enough to price them exorbitantly but also audacious enough to scheme against the Celestial Dragons' wealth.

Seeing the women still staring at him in shock, Luffy chuckled and shrugged.

"As the saying goes, fortune and honor favor the bold. If you want to make money, you have to take risks," he said, his grin widening.

Then, turning to Olivia, he continued, "Alright, Olivia, let’s do it this way. You figure out how to divide the computers into six different grades based on the classification I just mentioned. You can decide on the specific configurations yourself, but the one requirement is that the higher-tier models must run faster than the lower ones.

"Once you’ve sorted that out, write up a list and clearly label the different grades along with their corresponding prices. When the time comes, you can hand that list to the fool responsible for purchasing on behalf of the Celestial Dragons.

"Whether he chooses to save money or save face isn’t our concern."

Luffy’s plan was undeniably cunning. By leveraging the wealthy's obsession with status and prestige, he could easily turn them into his personal piggy banks.

However, Olivia hesitated. A part of her worried that if she went through with this, it would make her look greedy and unscrupulous.

After all, no one had ever attempted something like this in the pirate world.

Here, people were conditioned to believe that the more luxurious the materials, the higher the price. Every high-end product and brand followed this fundamental principle.

But computers? To be honest, even the latest models weren’t vastly different from the ones currently available. The main improvements were slightly better graphics and smoother gameplay.

Even with that in mind, Olivia found it difficult to wrap her head around how to separate them into six distinct levels—let alone justify selling them at such outrageous prices.

Her brows furrowed as she struggled to come up with a solution. Just as she was about to speak, Luffy reached out and gently patted her shoulder.

"Relax," he said, flashing her a reassuring grin. "Don’t overthink it. Just get everything set up first. Whether or not this plan works, the market will give us the answer.

And if it turns out to be a failure, so what? We can always adjust and change our approach. Right now, all you need to do is prepare the list and bait the guy who’s coming to buy them."

Olivia sighed, rolling her eyes at his carefree attitude.

"This is serious," she huffed. "If the Celestial Dragons ever find out we’re playing tricks on them like this, they won’t just be angry—they’ll send someone to kill us."

Luffy shrugged. "Why would they be mad? We’re not scamming them. They get what they pay for. That’s just how business works."

Then, an idea struck him. His eyes gleamed with excitement as he continued, "Here’s another thing we can do. Recruit a team dedicated to providing top-tier service for customers who buy the high-end models—especially those in the fifth and sixth grades.

And for the Celestial Dragons, we can take it a step further. Set up a game development team specifically to cater to their whims. We’ll not only create custom computers for them but also custom games tailored to their tastes.

With this double-pronged strategy, even they won’t be able to complain."

Luffy’s mouth stretched into a wide grin, almost reaching his ears. He was thoroughly enjoying himself.

"Speaking of which," he added, turning his attention to another matter, "it’s about time we launched our game recharge business. Olivia, how’s the progress on those point cards I asked you to prepare?"

"Huh?" Olivia, who had been quietly observing, was momentarily caught off guard. After a brief pause, she quickly straightened up and answered, "Oh, right! The point cards? There's nothing too complicated about them. We can mass-produce them whenever needed…"

Her voice trailed off as she noticed the way Luffy's grin widened.

"Heh, perfect timing," Luffy mused. "Give a batch of those point cards to that buyer and let him take them back with him. At the same time, we’ll officially launch our new online game."

Hiss!

Olivia sharply inhaled, her heart pounding with a mix of astonishment and disbelief.

As one of the key developers, she knew exactly what kind of game they were about to release.

It was nothing short of a money-sucking black hole. Every single aspect of the game was designed to entice players into spending money. Want to progress? Pay up. Want a better experience? Pay up. Want rare in-game items? Pay up. It was, without a doubt, the worst kind of predatory game.

Personally, she found the entire concept repulsive. But at the same time, she couldn’t deny its effectiveness.

As long as players were willing to spend, the game would provide them with endless entertainment. The more they invested, the more addicted they would become.

But… was there really anyone out there foolish enough to pour money into a game like this?

Olivia hesitated for a moment before ultimately sighing in resignation. "Alright, fine. I’ll do as you say. I’ll go find the team in charge now and get things moving."

With that, she stood up, walked over to her desk, and picked up a pen and paper. Without wasting any time, she began sketching out the necessary details.

Her serious and focused demeanor earned an approving nod from Luffy.

"See? That’s exactly why she’s the president of a major company," he said smugly. "Decisive, efficient, and straight to the point. With that kind of work ethic, it’d be more surprising if she didn’t end up making a fortune."

Luffy wasn’t stingy with his praise when it came to his biggest cash cow and financial backer.

Olivia, however, was too focused on her work to acknowledge him. Meanwhile, Alpha, who had been leisurely enjoying free food and drinks, couldn’t resist taking the opportunity to butter up Olivia with compliments of his own.

Having successfully secured favor from his financial sponsor, Alpha no longer had the heart to go back to reading his magazines.

Instead, his thoughts drifted to a more pressing concern—the Celestial Dragons.

The unresolved issue of the CP8 commander, whom she hadn’t heard from in quite some time, left her uneasy. A nagging question lingered in her mind.

Had she already been abandoned?

Chapter 442: Alpha’s Desire for Strength

Luffy casually scanned the bookshelf, searching for something to pass the time. His fingers landed on a Devil Fruit encyclopedia, an item that was relatively common in their household but still held some value.

Meanwhile, Alpha, feeling restless, glanced around the room, her gaze flitting from one object to another as she tried to distract herself from her thoughts.

At that moment, Luffy strolled past her, still browsing through the collection of books in the office.

Alpha’s sharp eyes immediately noticed something unusual—his trouser pockets bulged abnormally as if he were hiding something. Narrowing her eyes in curiosity, she asked,

"Hey, Luffy, what’s that in your pocket?"

"My pocket?" Luffy blinked in confusion and instinctively reached down. When his fingers brushed against a long, solid object, his eyes widened in sudden realization.

"Oh, right! I almost forgot about this."

With a casual motion, he pulled out the Devil Fruit wrapped in bag from his pocket. He placed it on the coffee table before sitting down beside Alpha and Gion, still holding the book in his hand.

Gion, who had been observing quietly, leaned in slightly, intrigued by the book Luffy had picked up.

Alpha, on the other hand, couldn’t wait. She snatched the fruit off the table, swiftly pulling the fruit out to reveal what was inside. The moment she laid eyes on it, she gasped.

"A Devil Fruit! What kind of power does it have? Is this for me?!"

Her sudden outburst drew the attention of Violet, Kujaku, and Hiyori. Even Olivia, who had been diligently working behind her desk, paused and lifted her head.

However, unlike the others, Olivia only needed a brief glance at the gourd-shaped fruit before recognition flashed in her eyes. She had memorized the contents of the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia long ago, and after a moment's thought, she identified it effortlessly.

Losing interest just as quickly, she sighed and returned to her work, her expression indifferent.

Violet and Kujaku also glanced at the fruit but didn’t seem particularly excited.

For Hiyori, the fruit was something far beyond her reach, and she knew better than to indulge in unnecessary curiosity. Without giving it another thought, she simply resumed her essential work.

As for Violet and Kujaku, their indifference stemmed from familiarity.

After all, Devil Fruits were indeed rare, but in their household, where more than a dozen people had special abilities, they were no more remarkable than an exotic fruit from a foreign land.

Unless it was a particularly rare Logia-type or a mythical Zoan, neither of them had any interest in it.

The only ones who seemed truly intrigued were Gion and Alpha—the only two members of the family who had yet to consume a Devil Fruit.

For Alpha, in particular, this moment felt especially significant.

Lately, she had been feeling increasingly insecure about her abilities. Among their group, her combat strength ranked somewhere in the middle-lower tier.

She didn’t even dare compare herself to the three strongest fighters—Gion, Hancock, and Yamato. Nor could she match the likes of Ain, Hina, or Kujaku.

Even Nami, who had recently mastered Armament Haki, had surpassed her in combat prowess.

This realization gnawed at Alpha.

She desperately needed a way to boost her strength. A powerful Devil Fruit might just be the key to closing the gap between her and the others.

She didn’t expect to surpass Gion, Ain, or the stronger fighters. But at the very least, she wanted to be stronger than Nami. And, more importantly, she wanted to surpass her sister.

Although she and Kalifa had reconciled, their sibling rivalry never truly disappeared. Their entire lives had been filled with competition—both open and subtle.

Even now, Kalifa called her “big sister” in an affectionate tone, always appearing warm and close. But Alpha knew better.

The moment she surpassed Kalifa in strength, that so-called affection would quickly turn into frustration and jealousy.

And Alpha would love to see it.

She wanted nothing more than to wipe that smug expression off her sister’s face and prove, once and for all, that she was superior.

If possible, she even wanted to pin Luffy down and make him acknowledge her strength!

“This is a thank-you gift from Ace and Sabo," Luffy explained. "They weren’t sure what ability it holds, so let me check the guide first. If it has a good power, you and Gion can decide whether to eat it."

Alpha nodded eagerly but then turned to Gion, her expression instantly switching to one of exaggerated sweetness.

"Gion-sister~~" she cooed, dragging out her words in an almost sickeningly adorable tone.

The moment she spoke, everyone in the room shuddered. Goosebumps spread across their skin like a wave.

"Eugh—! That’s disgusting!"

Kujaku visibly cringed, rubbing her arms as if trying to scrub away the uncomfortable sensation. Her face twisted in pure disgust.

Alpha completely ignored her and continued staring at Gion with hopeful, pleading eyes.

Gion, meanwhile, rubbed her ears, looking helpless. Even she felt physically uncomfortable from the overly saccharine tone.

Sighing, she relented, "Alright, if it’s not a fruit that interests me, I’ll let you have it. Right now, my focus is improving my swordsmanship."

"Swordsmanship and Devil Fruits aren’t mutually exclusive," Luffy chimed in while flipping through the illustrated guide. "If this one turns out to be a mythical Zoan, you should definitely consider eating it."

Gion nodded slightly, though she didn’t respond right away. However, something about the mention of mythical Zoan fruits triggered a memory.

"Speaking of mythical Zoans…" she mused aloud. "Didn’t you mention that there was one somewhere? I’ve been so focused on searching for Pure Gold these past six months that I completely forgot about it.

"What was the name of that fruit? And what kind of ability does it have? If it’s worth it, I’ll retrieve it when I have time."

Luffy raised an eyebrow and tilted his head at her, surprised.

"You forgot? That’s a mythical Zoan fruit we’re talking about."

Gion chuckled, a faint smirk playing on her lips. "Ha! No matter how powerful a mythical Zoan is, it’s not as valuable as eternal youth."

Her words carried a tone of complete indifference toward the fruit.

But Luffy merely grinned. "Oh, really? Are you sure about that?"

He turned a page in the guide before continuing, "If I remember correctly, the fruit you’re talking about is the Bat-Bat Fruit, Mythical Zoan—Vampire Form."

At those words, Gion’s nonchalant expression shifted ever so slightly.

Luffy’s smirk widened as he dropped the final detail.

"From what I’ve heard… this fruit’s ability lets its user rejuvenate and remain young forever."

Chapter 443: Big and Small Fruits – Useless Trash!

At first, Gion was full of disdain. She crossed her arms and scoffed, her expression filled with doubt.

"Oh, it's just rejuvenation and eternal youth. What’s the big deal—"

Her words trailed off, her voice growing softer and softer until, finally, she stiffened like a statue. Her eyes widened in disbelief, and her entire body seemed to freeze in place.

"W-What?! That mythical Zoan can also grant eternal youth?!"

She turned sharply toward Luffy, her face a mixture of shock and frustration. "Why didn’t you tell me something this important earlier?!"

Luffy blinked at her, tilting his head in confusion. "Didn’t I say that? Should I have said that?" He frowned, tapping his chin thoughtfully before casually shrugging. "Well, either way, you know now, so it’s the same thing."

"NO, IT’S COMPLETELY DIFFERENT!!"

Gion’s face twisted in rage. In the blink of an eye, she transformed into a "shark mode," baring her fangs as she roared furiously.

For the past six months, she had been tirelessly scouring the New World, searching for the legendary Pure Gold—a treasure said to halt aging and grant eternal youth.

And now she finds out that Luffy already knew about a mythical Zoan fruit with the same effect?!

Not only that, but he hadn’t told her about it earlier?!

She wasted six months chasing after something when an alternative solution was within reach the entire time!

Her fingers twitched with the urge to strangle him on the spot.

Just as she was about to pounce, Alpha, realizing the situation was about to get dangerous, sprang into action. She quickly stepped onto the sofa, wedging herself between Luffy and the enraged Gion.

"Calm down, calm down, Sister Gion!" Alpha pleaded, pressing against her to keep her from lunging forward. "Luffy didn’t mean to hide it from you! Let’s not fight, okay? Family should talk things out instead of resorting to violence!"

Luffy gave Alpha a look of approval.

Finally, someone with common sense.

Ignoring the still-fuming Gion, he resumed flipping through the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, searching for more information.

Meanwhile, Kujaku and the other girls were equally astonished by the revelation.

They had always believed that eternal youth could only be achieved through mythical objects like Pure Gold or the Op-Op Fruit’s ultimate technique.

But now, they learned that there was another way—a Devil Fruit ability that could maintain youth indefinitely.

The world truly held endless surprises.

They couldn’t help but wonder—how did Luffy even know about this fruit?

However, Luffy had no intention of revealing the source of his knowledge.

He continued scanning the book until he finally found a match. A few moments later, he tapped the page and nodded.

"Found it. It’s exactly what I thought—this fruit is just a standard Paramecia type."

Alpha, who had been trying to keep Gion in check, instantly perked up.

She completely forgot about stopping Gion and rushed over, clinging to Luffy’s side to get a better look.

Luffy flipped the book toward her, revealing the entry.

The Devil Fruit Encyclopedia described the fruit as follows:

"A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit: the Size-Size Fruit. A superior version of both the Mini-Mini Fruit and the Big-Big Fruit.
After consumption, the user can enlarge or shrink their body at will. Additionally, they can also affect objects and living creatures they touch.
However, like the Mini-Mini Fruit, the user's physical strength does not increase or decrease with size changes.
In fact, enlarging oneself too much makes the user an easy target for attacks."

Alpha's excited expression gradually faded as she read the description.

Her eyes, once filled with anticipation, dulled with disappointment. Her grip on Luffy’s arm weakened, and, like a deflated balloon, she slowly slid off him.

"...Ah," she sighed heavily, her entire body slumping. "So useless… All it does is change size? That’s it?"

Luffy had the same reaction.

He had hoped this fruit had something unique—something that could be useful in combat. But after reading the description, he realized it was just another gimmicky fruit.

If the size increase came with an equivalent boost in strength, then maybe it could be valuable.

But since it didn’t?

Useless.

The only minor improvement it had over the Mini-Mini and Big-Big Fruits was that it could affect other objects and people.

But that wasn’t exactly an overpowered ability.

Well… maybe if you could turn a small chunk of gold into a giant golden statue?

Luffy narrowed his eyes and turned the page.

As expected, the book provided further details:

"Note: The Big-Small Fruit can be used to create large versions of valuable materials such as gold or pearls.
However, this process continually drains the user’s stamina.
If you do not carefully manage your energy, your deception will eventually be exposed, and you may not survive the consequences."

Luffy raised an eyebrow.

Interesting… There was even a warning about past users who had attempted to exploit this ability.

The book went on to describe one particular case—

"A previous user once attempted to sell dozens of tons of conjured gold to a gold exchange.
Unfortunately, his ability drained his stamina too quickly, revealing the trick, and he was beaten to death on the spot."

At the bottom of the page, another note had been added:

"Bonus Tip: This fruit is highly recommended for individuals with major insecurities about their height."

Luffy closed the book and let out a long sigh.

"...Yep. Garbage fruit."

This fruit was completely useless for someone like him.

If it granted incredible strength with increased size, then maybe it could’ve been worth something. But as it stood, it was a niche ability with very little real combat potential.

It was only valuable for people with very specific needs.

Gion, still grumbling from earlier, crossed her arms and smirked. "Heh. Is that all you got?"

Even though she was still a little mad, she couldn’t deny Luffy’s strength.

He wasn’t just boasting—he really was so powerful that even someone as strong as her had to admit she was inferior to him.

For someone like Luffy, a Devil Fruit like this was completely useless.

"Tch," Alpha muttered, rubbing her temples. "I wasted all that excitement for nothing."

"Don't look so down," Luffy said, smirking. "Maybe next time, you’ll find a fruit worth eating."

Chapter 444 - The Forgotten Girl

What she truly needed was a Devil Fruit that could significantly enhance her strength.

But what could she possibly do with this fruit—one that looked enticing but was ultimately useless?

Would I have to increase my cup size from F to G by myself? She mused, tilting her head. Well... it's not entirely impossible.

Ahem~

While fruits that altered size had some utility, they were still far from what Alpha had been hoping for. She wasn’t expecting to stumble upon an incredibly rare Logia or Mythical Zoan—those were far too uncommon. But at the very least, she had hoped for an Ancient Zoan, something that would provide a solid boost in combat prowess.

Even if it had to be a Paramecia, it should still be something capable of increasing her fighting strength.

Feeling a wave of disappointment, Alpha sighed and completely lost interest in the fruit before her.

The sentiment was shared by the others. They, too, viewed the fruit as nothing more than trash.

The only exception was Olivia, who had been busy at her desk for quite some time. With a thoughtful look, she finally picked up a pen and jotted something down.

"Why not give it to Dr. Vegapunk?" she suggested aloud.

Everyone turned to her with curiosity.

"The doctor previously developed a technology that allows Devil Fruits to be integrated into non-living objects,” she continued. “Wouldn’t it be useful if we could transfer this fruit’s ability to an item and give it to someone who actually needs it?"

As she spoke, a knowing smile tugged at her lips. Her gaze subtly drifted toward one particular person in the room.

"For example, our doctor, Mansherry."

Her voice carried a playful hint, and she crossed her arms.

"Her Royal Highness, the princess, has been diligently working in the hospital every single day. Yet, a certain heartless man hasn’t visited her in quite some time."

She paused for effect, raising an eyebrow.

"Maybe she needs something like this to keep a certain someone’s heart."

Luffy coughed awkwardly, scratching the back of his head as he averted his gaze.

"Ahem~ Well, you and I seem to be on the same page," he admitted, clearing his throat. "That actually sounds like the best way to deal with this fruit."

It wasn’t until Olivia mentioned it that he remembered just how long it had been since he last visited his little princess.

It wasn’t intentional—Mansherry was simply too small, and her presence was often overshadowed by the chaos surrounding him. Without realizing it, he had unintentionally ignored her.

But now, as he thought about her—the tiny fairy-sized girl working tirelessly in the hospital, following his orders without complaint—Luffy felt a twinge of guilt.

Yeah… I should go see her.

Making up his mind, he stood up and swiftly grabbed the Devil Fruit from the table.

“It just so happens that we haven’t seen each other in a while. Let’s go visit the hospital,” he announced, his usual enthusiasm returning. “After that, I’ll take her to see Vegapunk. He can make her a suitable piece of jewelry to store the power of this fruit.”

Since the fruit was deemed useless for combat, none of the girls objected. They all stood up one after another, ready to leave.

Olivia, too, collected her documents and turned to Hiyori, who had been quietly standing beside her.

"I'm heading back to the doctor. I'll leave the company to you," she said, her tone firm.

Hiyori responded with a deep bow, her expression serious.

"Understood, Olivia-sama. Please be careful on your journey."

Satisfied, Olivia nodded before reaching for her coat on the hanger. As she fastened the buttons, she looked toward Luffy with a playful smirk.

She held up a sleek device in her hand and gave it a small shake.

"Let’s go," she said. "I also want to head to Egghead Island to test this new model. I’ll be hitching a ride with you."

Luffy shrugged. "No problem."

With that, he gave a few final instructions to Hiyori regarding the company before leading the group out.

Onigashima - Onigashima First Hospital

As the President of Olive Company, Olivia had access to a private elevator. The small group used it to descend to the first floor, where they exited through a hidden underground passage beneath the building.

Onigashima’s First Hospital, a semi-public facility managed by the Marine, was a crucial institution on the island.

It primarily handled injured Marine soldiers, but it also treated sick and injured tourists.

Due to the hospital’s special nature, it was located at the very heart of Onigashima—mirroring the strategic placement of Olive Company, which stood opposite the Marine base.

The daily number of visitors to Onigashima had stabilized at around 10,000 people.

While this wasn’t a massive crowd by Grand Line standards, the journey across the sea was filled with perilous dangers. Many visitors barely set foot on the island before succumbing to exhaustion or injuries sustained at sea. Some tourists never even made it to the shops or tourist attractions—they were sent straight to the hospital.

Additionally, the Marine regularly sent in wounded soldiers from intense training sessions, further adding to the hospital’s workload.

Because Luffy preferred to avoid causing a commotion, he always entered through the back door whenever he visited.

While some staff members inevitably saw him, at least this method reduced the risk of being mobbed by fans.

Inside the hospital, the atmosphere was far more controlled.

Most of the medical staff were part of the Marine, and while they admired Luffy, they remained professional and disciplined—unlike the enthusiastic tourists outside.

With his military cap pulled low, Luffy took the private elevator along with his companions and headed straight for the Director’s Office—located on the top floor of the hospital.

The moment he knocked on the door, a soft, almost childish voice called out from inside.

"Please come in."

Luffy pushed the door open and stepped inside, followed closely by Gion, Kujaku, and Olivia.

Inside, a tiny figure sat behind a specially designed miniature desk, her small hands propping up her face as she idly gazed at the ceiling.

It was Mansherry—the beloved princess of the Tontatta Kingdom, and the dedicated doctor of the Luffy fleet.

She had been daydreaming, her thoughts wandering as she absentmindedly doodled on a medical chart.

She had assumed the knock was from yet another Marine in need of treatment. Or perhaps a wealthy businessman—one who would offer her a hefty price to cure an ailment.

But the moment she looked up, her ruby-red eyes widened in shock.

Standing in the doorway was none other than the man she loved most—

The one she had been thinking about day and night.

Chapter 445 - The Aggrieved Mansherry, Expanding Onigashima

The moment Mansherry saw Luffy, the gloom on her face vanished instantly.

With gleaming eyes and a beaming smile, she hurriedly ran around her tiny desk, arms outstretched as she launched herself straight at Luffy.

"Luffy!!!"

Her voice carried both excitement and grievance, her tiny figure moving at full speed toward him.

Luffy instinctively stretched out his hand to catch her, but the little fairy princess crashed into his chest with surprising force. The impact was so strong that it knocked him off balance, causing him to stumble back half a step.

The tiny princess latched onto his collar, clinging tightly to him like a koala, her delicate wings fluttering slightly before she let out a sniffle.

And then—

She burst into tears.

“Luffy, you haven’t come to see me for twelve days and eight hours! I thought... I thought you had forgotten me!~”

Her tiny hands clutched at his clothes, her sobs muffled against his chest.

Luffy felt a pang of guilt as he looked down at the tearful little princess. He had been so preoccupied with everything happening around him that he had completely neglected her.

He reached up with a finger, gently stroking Mansherry’s back in an attempt to soothe her. His voice softened as he spoke.

"Sorry, Sherry... I was wrong this time. I apologize."

Hearing his sincere tone, Mansherry sniffled, slowly lifting her head to look at him.

Luffy smiled and added, "As compensation, I have a surprise for you. Come with me."

Mansherry hesitated for only a moment before nestling into his palm. With her tiny hands, she wiped away her tears and gazed up at him. Seeing his apologetic face, her innocent heart melted almost immediately.

Her pouty lips quivered for just a second longer before she nodded happily.

"Hmm!" she hummed in approval, her sadness forgotten.

Watching this, Kujaku couldn’t help but chuckle.

"Seriously… only Tontatta girls are this simple and easy to appease," she murmured, shaking her head in amusement.

She couldn’t help but imagine what Hancock would have done if Luffy had ignored her for over ten days.

Would she have sat around crying?

Absolutely not.

Hancock would have stormed in, wrapped Luffy up in her snake coils, and drained him until she was satisfied that he wouldn’t dare to forget her again.

Everyone present knew that Luffy’s neglect of Mansherry wasn’t intentional.

For the past several weeks, he had been occupied dealing with the chaos caused by Kaido and Big Mom’s alliance. It wasn’t just battles—there were political negotiations, island defenses, and countless responsibilities.

But there was also another reason—

Mansherry’s size.

The harsh reality was that men were pigs.

If a woman wasn’t someone they could "have", they would naturally start ignoring her existence, even subconsciously.

But now…

With the help of the Size-Size Fruit, Mansherry would be able to grow into a normal human size.

Once that happened, there was no way Luffy would continue ignoring her.

After comforting her properly, Luffy scribbled a note requesting her leave from hospital duties. With that taken care of, he was ready to head out.

Now that Luffy had mastered his magnetic abilities, he no longer needed any tools to fly.

Using his power, he controlled the magnetic fields around him, lifting everyone into the air with ease.

As their bodies ascended, Olivia couldn’t help but marvel at the spectacle below them.

Looking down from the sky, Onigashima was truly breathtaking.

Outside the island, ships were coming and going in an endless stream, and the city streets were bustling with life. The once notorious pirate stronghold had transformed into a prosperous hub.

She let out a proud sigh.

“No matter how many times I see this view, it never gets old."

Her eyes shone as she observed the fruits of their labor.

"For over half a year, we’ve poured countless resources and manpower into Onigashima’s development. Now, it stands among the most famous islands in the world.”

She continued, her voice brimming with pride.

“With seastone production and cutting-edge technology like our computers, it won’t be long before Onigashima becomes a global economic giant. Soon, it will be too crowded, and we’ll struggle to keep up with demand.”

Hearing this, Luffy and the others lowered their gazes, admiring the bustling city beneath them.

Unlike many world-famous islands, Onigashima had grown from nothing, built entirely by their hands. That thought filled them all with a unique sense of pride.

However, while the girls were pleased, Luffy frowned.

“Onigashima is developing well, yeah… but it’s still way too small,” he muttered.

He folded his arms, deep in thought.

“At most, it can hold forty to fifty thousand people. That’s not enough. I want it to be bigger—a true nation of its own.”

Alpha, who had been listening, groaned.

"No way! It’s already exhausting to patrol this place every day,” she complained. “If it gets even bigger, I won’t even have time to train or rest!"

Luffy shot her a look of annoyance.

"Do you think the 10,000 Marines I recruited are just here to eat and slack off?”

Alpha pouted.

Luffy smirked. "Once those Marines finish training, they’ll take over the patrolling duties. You’ll only need to step in when there’s trouble beyond their capabilities.”

He grinned.

"After all, you’re a commander, not a glorified security guard."

Alpha huffed, but didn’t argue further.

Luffy had only been thinking out loud, but his words had planted a seed in Violet’s mind.

As they rose further, she hesitated before speaking up.

"Um… Luffy?"

"Hm? What is it?" he asked.

Violet brushed a strand of hair from her face, her expression thoughtful.

"With your current abilities, do you think you could move Dressrosa?"

Luffy blinked in surprise. "Move Dressrosa?"

She nodded.

"If possible… I’d like to ask for your help," she said seriously.

"You already know that Dressrosa is a kingdom of love and passion, famous for its tourism and culture. If we could merge it with Onigashima, our combined population would make your dream a reality much faster."