As Ron stepped into the laboratory, the heavy metal door slowly closed behind him with a soft "click," completely isolating him from the outside noise.
The laboratory was silent except for the faint hum of various precision instruments.
His gaze swept over the experimental table, where energy fluctuations from his earlier creation of the Haki Fruit still lingered.
Suddenly, a cold mechanical voice sounded in his mind.
[Ding! Host has completed first Haki Replacement Fruit creation.]
[Triggering hidden reward: Divine Creation Laboratory: Devil Fruit creation time reduced to zero!]
[Current status: Instant manufacturing (requires meeting material conditions)]
Ron's fingers paused mid-air with a flicker of surprise in his eyes.
This sudden system reward meant that from now on, as long as he had a ability user's blood and sufficient funds, he could instantly complete Devil Fruit creation without enduring the long waiting process.
For him, this was undoubtedly a tremendous advantage.
"Impressive, System Bro. Just when I was worrying about the upcoming Devil Fruit trade conference, this solves an urgent problem," Ron murmured to himself as a slight smile of satisfaction curling his lips.
This system reward had arrived just in time, especially with the imminent Devil Fruit trade conference—it would save him a great deal of time and effort.
"Extract!"
Immediately, a super Devil Fruit manufacturing lab bench appeared in the system space.
Ron's gaze fell upon the lab bench as he carefully observed its structure.
The bench was quite ordinary: on the left was a material platform, below it a scanner-like device, and on the right was a finished product display area.
The design was simple and practical.
Operation was straightforward: just place blood and sufficient funds on the left material platform, and the scanning beam would automatically calculate the value, then consume the blood to begin manufacturing the desired Devil Fruit.
On the right finished product area, there were five buttons labeled: Enchant, Fusion, Replacement, XX, XX.
"Hmm?" Ron was slightly surprised.
The first three buttons corresponded to the three unlocked technologies—could the last two be the same?
However, those buttons were currently grayed out, with no text displayed, making it impossible to see their specific functions.
"What a shame. Guess I'll have to wait until the technologies are unlocked to find out," Ron sighed softly, but his eyes still sparkled with anticipation.
He knew that as the technology continued to upgrade, the system would surely bring more surprises.
Then, he took out Akainu's blood and the prepared funds from his ring, carefully placing them on the left material platform.
His eyes shifted to the right side of the lab bench, filled with excitement and anticipation.
"Interesting. Let's try manufacturing an enchanted Magma Fruit first."
He lightly pressed the "Enchant" button, and the scanning beam on the lab bench instantly lit up, emitting a soft blue glow.
The beam quickly swept over the blood and funds on the material platform, then let out a faint "buzzing" sound, as if performing complex calculations.
A moment later, the beam turned off, and the lab bench began operating with a gentle mechanical hum.
...
Just as Ron was immersed in this new discovery,
Outside the lab, Jozu and Ace were already geared up and ready to go.
Jozu's muscle was more pronounced than ever, and the newly acquired top-tier Armament Haki made him exude an overwhelming pressure, as if every single movement of him could shatter the air.
Ace also appeared particularly spirited.
"Let's go, Ace," Jozu patted Ace's shoulder and grinned warmly. "This time, we're definitely getting you the Heat-Heat Fruit on Whole Cake Island."
Ace adjusted his orange cowboy hat, a determined fire burning in his eyes.
"I've heard that Charlotte Oven is no pushover..."
"Gurarararara!" Jozu imitated Whitebeard's laugh, brimming with confidence. "Even if Big Mom herself tries to stop us now, I'll beat the shit out of her!"
As he spoke, he demonstratively clenched his fist, and a purplish-black Armament Haki instantly enveloped his entire arm.
The powerful aura caused the surrounding air to tremble slightly.
Ace looked at Jozu with a flicker of admiration in his eyes.
He knew Jozu's strength had reached a new level, and he himself would have to work even harder to keep up.
"Then let's set off! This time, I'm determined to get the Heat-Heat Fruit—I won't rest until I achieve my goal!"
The two exchanged a glance, then boarded the ship and set sail!
...
Meanwhile.
Ron in the laboratory had already begun a new experiment.
The experiment table consumed the money and a drop of Akainu's blood, and then, an astonishing scene unfolded.
On the right experiment table, strands of blood began to reorganize and fuse at a visible pace.
These blood strands seemed to be pulled by some invisible force, rapidly weaving into a complex structure.
In just a few seconds, a Devil Fruit, entirely crimson with flowing magma patterns on its surface, appeared on the experiment table.
Ron's pupils slightly contracted with a flicker of surprise and excitement in his eyes.
"As expected... zero waiting time, and it's a bit like 3D printing..."
He carefully picked up the freshly made Magma Fruit, holding it in his palm.
The surface of the fruit emitted a faint heat, as if magma was flowing within.
"It's a success..."
This meant that from now on, as long as he had enough "materials," he could forge an army of Devil Fruit users in a short time!
"From now on, there will be more time to lay out plans. As the situation escalates, those hidden in the shadows won't be able to resist making their move..."
Outside the window, Jozu and Ace's ship had already set sail, heading in the direction of Whole Cake Island.
The sea breeze brushed against Ron's robes as he stood by the window, watching the receding ship.
"The Devil Fruit Trading Conference will be the Eternal Kingdom's first full exposure to the seas!"
Ron murmured softly, a hint of anticipation in his voice.
This wasn't just a trade event; it was an opportunity to showcase the Eternal Kingdom's strength.
And the Magma Fruit in his hand was only the beginning.
"The Marines, the Pirates, everyone will come..."
...
The sea breeze, carrying a salty, briny scent, swept past the edges of the floating islands.
Kid's flamboyant red hair danced wildly in the wind, with his crew members behind him.
He stood at the entrance of the Eternal Kingdom's Entertainment Island, his metal arm reflecting the cold light of the artificial sun, making it particularly eye-catching.
The transaction of ten billion Belly had long been completed, and now he was idly kicking at the gravel by his feet with a trace of disdain in his eyes.
"The legendary Eternal Kingdom doesn't seem all that impressive."
Kid narrowed his crimson eyes, looking up at the dozens of floating islands overhead.
Those islands were connected by rainbow-colored bridges, with the outlines of magnificent palaces faintly visible through the swirling clouds and mist, like a fairyland.
But he felt it was all just superficial luxury, nothing more.
"All flashy, one shot and it's gone."
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