Ace then excitedly explained to Ron the origins of the blood samples in detail, especially highlighting the new technique he had recently developed—one that allowed him to trade blows with Aokiji and even injuring the admiral.
This filled Ace with immense pride and exhilaration.
Whenever he recalled that battle, a gleam would flicker in his eyes, as though the triumph of that moment was still vividly etched in his mind.
Whitebeard listened to the conversation between his sons with a warm smile on his face.
For him, seeing his children laughing and chatting so happily was one of his greatest happiness.
Ever since forming this large family, Whitebeard had dreamed of providing warmth and care to every member, allowing them to feel the meaning of family.
And now, watching Ace share his experiences with such excitement, he knew this dream was gradually becoming reality.
For Whitebeard, nothing was more important than this—a united and harmonious family.
Just then, a sudden BOOM shook the very earth!
Immediately after, countless dazzling golden beams shot into the sky like lightning, instantly illuminating the skies.
These radiant pillars stood densely packed, resembling a spectacular fireworks display.
A rough count revealed dozens of them, each exuding an awe-inspiring brilliance.
The sudden spectacle left everyone stunned, their eyes fixed on this unbelievable phenomenon.
The air was thick with a mysterious yet solemn aura, as if the entire world had been shaken by this power.
As members of the Whitebeard Pirates, they naturally understood what this meant.
Their mouths hung open in shock and excitement, fingers trembling as they pointed at the golden light in the sky.
"Golden light… It's golden light! Could it be that Vice-Captain Ron's experiment succeeded?!"
"It must be! Oh my god, we're so lucky!"
"I can't wait to become a Dual Fruit User!"
"Long live Vice-Captain Ron!"
"..."
Seeing the dazzling golden light, Ron immediately realized—his experiment had succeeded!
But he never expected this moment to arrive so suddenly.
"It seems you've all come at the perfect time. Let's go and see the results of my experiment," Ron said, turning to the group with barely contained excitement.
"Gurararara! You brats, you'd better thank Ron!" Whitebeard's booming voice rang out as he strode confidently behind Ron, his eyes gleaming with exhilaration.
As the leader of the crew, he felt immense satisfaction at the experiment's success, along with boundless anticipation for the future.
Hearing this, the others grew even more excited.
They rushed to express their gratitude to Ron, their voices brimming with sincerity and fervor.
Each of them followed closely behind Ron, afraid to miss a single detail—and even more afraid that the Devil Fruits might not fall into their hands.
The air was thick with tension and hope, everyone holding their breath in anticipation of the surprise to come.
...
Upon entering the laboratory, the group saw thirty pure-white Devil Fruits placed on the experiment table.
These fruits emitted a faint glow, as if containing infinite power within.
"We actually succeeded!" Marco wiped his eyes, nearly moved to tears.
His voice was filled with excitement and disbelief, because this meant their efforts hadn't been in vain—they had finally welcomed the dawn of hope.
"Captain, we have thirty Devil Fruits here," Ron continued. "Based on our previous enchantment experience, these can be considered enough for ten people."
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement and open their ears to listen carefully to Ron's next words.
They knew this moment was crucial for the entire crew—any decision could affect their fate.
Ron took a deep breath to calm the turmoil in his heart before speaking slowly.
"Originally, we planned to prepare seven portions of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and three portions of the Mythical Zoan: Phoenix. But now the situation has changed, and we need to readjust our plan."
As these words fell, the air seemed to thicken with tension and anticipation.
Everyone understood this wasn't just a choice about power—it was a critical decision that would shape their future direction.
Whitebeard nodded slowly in agreement.
"You're right. Aokiji's abilities are indeed formidable and his Devil Fruit power is extremely important to us."
After a moment of contemplation, he finally made his decision.
"Then it's settled. Allocate three portions of the Ice-Ice Fruit, two portions of the Mythical Zoan: Phoenix and the rest will all be Tremor-Tremor Fruits."
As Whitebeard's words faded, everyone present nodded in agreement.
No one raised any objections—after all, Whitebeard's is their father.
Everyone understood this distribution plan was the most reasonable and efficient way to maximize their resources.
Seeing this, Marco smiled with satisfaction and stepped forward.
"Currently, those with the Phoenix power include me, Ace, and the old man—three people in total. With two more about to gain this ability, we'll have five people with almost immortal body. This way, no matter what situation we encounter on the battlefield, we'll be able to respond swiftly and provide necessary support. Anyone who gets injured can receive timely treatment or protection—this will undoubtedly greatly enhance our combat strength."
Hearing this, the surrounding crewmates also showed excited expressions.
They knew that with these powerful Devil Fruit abilities as their foundation, they would be much more stronger in future battles.
"Exactly! Before, with just Marco as the only Phoenix fruit user, it was a bit stretched thin. But now with so many, it'll definitely be more than enough to provide support for all of us!"
"Yeah, we should prioritize boosting our combat power now!"
"The old man's Tremor-Tremor Fruit has unmatched offensive power! Even Kaido's head would be rattled with one punch—two punches would knock him senseless!"
"Hahaha, stop joking around and get to the enchantment already!"
Ron laughed and scolded them, urging them on as the other division commanders were ready for the enchantment.
"Let's start with the Ice-Ice Fruit first," Ron said, his voice tinged with excitement and anticipation.
Three portions of the white enchanted Devil Fruits were brought out—six in total—placed before the group.
A group of people panted with excitement at the thought of soon becoming Ice-Ice Fruit users, their eyes fixed intently on the fruits, brimming with anticipation and desire.
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