"Not Enough."
What Bai Yu truly wanted was the ability to transfer powers to his subordinates without needing to kill or even harm them.
After all—
His subordinates' abilities were also his own.
Some of his crew members had weak Devil Fruits, or simply lacked the potential to grow stronger.
If they couldn't improve, they wouldn't be able to contribute much to Bai Yu's overall strength.
"Experiment 2: Transfer Without Killing!"
Bai Yu fed the Bomb-Bomb Fruit (Bomu Bomu no Mi) to a random prisoner from Skypiea and began a new round of testing.
Two Hours Later…
Under the dull, horrified stares of Crocodile, Enel, and Daz Bones, Bai Yu repeatedly extracted and recreated the Bomb-Bomb Fruit—feeding it to the prisoner over and over again.
This Scene… Was Disturbing.
A chill ran down their spines.
Because at that moment—
They thought of themselves.
None of them were particularly young anymore.
• Crocodile was 44.
• Enel and Shanks were the same age—37.
• Daz Bones (Mr.1) was 29.
If Bai Yu wanted to, wouldn't it be more efficient to kill them and transfer their abilities to younger, more promising individuals?
If they were in Bai Yu's position—they'd probably do it.
Thinking of this, the trio felt an extreme sense of unease.
They weren't afraid of death—
But no one wanted to die after being stripped of everything like that.
If Bai Yu Knew What They Were Thinking…
He'd simply reply with five words:
"You're overthinking it."
His system made it clear:
Original characters felt a deep sense of conquest toward Bai Yu.
Unless someone was truly useless or completely defiant, Bai Yu had no reason to kill them.
"Just be useful to me!"
"The Experiment… Was a Success!"
After more than a dozen trials, Bai Yu finally stopped.
Final Test Results:
• Severely injured individuals could have their Devil Fruits transferred without dying.
• For now, this only worked inside the Undead Prison.
Bai Yu nodded to himself.
"Second Experiment: Side Effect Transfer!"
Bai Yu took out a pair of Seastone (Kairoseki) handcuffs.
One of Crocodile's possessions—
Originally collected by Robin, taken from Nami's home, and accounted for by Kaya and Vivi.
"….."
Bai Yu scanned the handcuffs with his transfer ability—but was met with silence.
Why?
The energy signature of the Devil Fruits was already difficult to detect.
But side effects?
That was something far more complex.
Scientific Explanation (One Piece World):
The reason Devil Fruit users are weakened by seawater is due to a substance called Pyrobloin—
A special mineral found in Seastone and ocean currents.
• Seawater only drains stamina but does not stop abilities from working.
• Seastone completely nullifies abilities and weakens the user.
Unscientific Explanation:
Side effects were a valid concept, but…
"It involves concept-level development."
Bai Yu's current abilities weren't advanced enough.
"Additional Future Experiments:"
1. Haki Transfer (Armament, Observation, Conqueror's).
2. Spirit Transfer (Mental Strength).
3. Body Energy Transfer (Life Force).
4. Swordsmanship Experience Transfer.
5. Lifespan Transfer.
Bai Yu had ideas for all of these—
But at his current level, they were still impossible.
For now, he'd have to put them on hold.
"Recovery Experiment—Starting Now!"
"Experiment 1: Age Reversal!"
Bai Yu activated his Healing Fruit ability, enveloping another Skypiea prisoner.
Objective:
• Permanently restore a person's physical state and age to their youthful prime.
Buzz!
Bai Yu continuously unleashed his ability—
Experiencing the miracle of life in real time.
• One hour passed.
• Two hours.
• Another few hours.
"LIFE RESTORATION… COMPLETE!"
The trio had numb expressions, watching in disbelief.
"What kind of experiment is this? Is he a scientist now?"
"Y-Younger?!"
Enel, who had been silently watching, suddenly shuddered.
Crocodile and Daz Bones stared in shock.
The prisoner Bai Yu was experimenting on had originally been a middle-aged man—
Shaggy beard, wrinkled face—probably in his forties or fifties.
Now?
• Thirty years old.
• Twenty years old.
• A teenager?!
The Trio Was Horrified.
Watching the man grow younger and smaller before finally turning into a child—
Their shock was beyond words.
"Let's See the Results…"
Bai Yu withdrew his ability, waiting in anticipation.
• One second.
• Ten seconds.
• One minute.
After half an hour, Bai Yu sighed in disappointment.
The younger prisoner was now aging at an accelerated rate.
Final Results:
• Estimated Duration: 10 Hours.
• Conclusion: Not Permanent.
For now, Bai Yu's Life Restoration could only rewind age temporarily.
Perhaps different people had different reaction times, but true permanence was still out of reach.
"Still Not Developed Enough."
Bai Yu wasn't too disappointed.
He had time to improve it.
The Healing Fruit's ability description was clear—
"Concept-Level Development Required."
"Final Experiment—Death Recovery!"
Objective: Resurrect the Dead.
Ultimate Goal:
• Regardless of how long they've been dead—
• As long as a trace remains—
• They can be resurrected!
As Bai Yu placed his hand on a dead prisoner—
The trio completely panicked and rushed over.
"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"
Crocodile's expression darkened, his voice trembling slightly.
"Why are you touching a dead body…?!"
Bai Yu answered calmly.
"Isn't it obvious?"
"This… This Isn't Something a Human Can Do!"
Enel's face twisted in horror.
And then—
"WAIT… ARE YOU A GOD?!"
"…Huh?"
Bai Yu, Crocodile, and Daz Bones all froze in confusion.
Enel's expression suddenly changed.
His eyes filled with admiration—no, reverence.
"A True God!"
Enel suddenly burst into madness.
• "GODS DON'T STRUGGLE!"
• "GODS DON'T PLOT!"
• "GODS DON'T RELY ON OTHERS!"
• "GODS WERE PERFECT FROM THE START!"
"….."
The trio stared at him.
What the hell is he saying?!
Ignoring Enel's insanity, Bai Yu spoke plainly:
"Train hard. When I ascend the supreme throne, I will grant you supreme glory."
And with that—
Bai Yu vanished.
The Undead Prison Fell Silent.
The trio exchanged glances—
And suddenly—
They were filled with an unstoppable drive.
God or not…
They were going all in.
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