A few days later,
Ross's ships set sail again, heading straight for Reverse Mountain.
During the few days of waiting, Ross arranged for Judge and Doflamingo to meet, and from then on, both of them were considered his people, and they could cooperate with each other privately.
Ross wasn't worried about the two of them doing anything behind the scenes.
According to the system's ranking system, even if these two people died, they would only be rated A+, and he could suppress them with one hand right now.
Not to mention that Ross would only get stronger in the future, and the gap between the two sides would only widen.
Taking in Judge and Doflamingo was also a way to have them help manage the North Blue first, so that Ross could directly reap the rewards later.
After leaving the Germa Kingdom, Ross headed towards Reverse Mountain.
This time, Ross would depart from the North Blue, enter the Grand Line from Reverse Mountain, pass through Alabasta, Water Seven, Sabaody Archipelago, and then return to the Holy Land.
Then, they set off from the Holy Land to Wano Country.
This could be considered as following the route that most pirates took.
"Your Highness, with my current abilities, I am already capable of processing Vegapunk's brain."
Sora slowly stepped out of the ship and draped the cloak she was holding over Ross's shoulders.
After Ross left, Sora and Reiju naturally followed him onto the ship.
Doflamingo would be overseeing Judge's work, and Judge's research results would be sent to the Holy Land every month. Ross would also send people over regularly to check on the work.
Sora wanted to grow, but following Judge wouldn't lead to anything; Ross would be a better choice to mentor her.
Although Ross wasn't a top scholar, his modern education provided him with research directions and ideas, preventing the world from being like the blind men and the elephant.
"You do have the skills, but you're not fully prepared yet," Ross shook his head.
Vegapunk's brain had been sealed away, and Sora would not be allowed to touch it for the time being.
"What preparations?"
Sora pursed her lips, somewhat puzzled.
"Do you know what Vegapunk said before he died?" Ross asked rhetorically.
"I know, you told me that Vegapunk wants to pass on all his technology to the world." Sora paused, then sighed. "While this would greatly promote the development of world technology, it would definitely cause chaos in the world."
"Yes."
Ross nodded slightly. "Whatever his reasons for having this idea, it's definitely related to the knowledge he possesses. Compared to the amount of knowledge in his brain, your current knowledge and thinking are far too limited."
"If I were to extract that knowledge now, I'm afraid it would have irreversible effects."
Sora sighed and didn't bring it up again.
She knew what Ross was worried about: that she might go out of control.
But instead of rejecting it, she took it as Ross's way of showing her affection.
Since Ross didn't want her to have contact now, then she would wait until she completely took on Ross's shape. Then Ross would let her have contact, and she could help Ross in the future.
After eating the Brain-Brain Fruit, the brain would only become smarter, and the emotions that Sora should have would continue to be preserved as long as Sora did not actively sever them.
Sora knew she was a hopeless romantic, but she enjoyed it, especially when Ross was the object of her affections.
Having resolved her doubts, Sora became even more enthusiastic about training and studying.
Because of the emergence of a competitive player in the team, Gion and Stella also felt the pressure and were forced to start competing against each other.
Stella diligently studied medical knowledge, while Gion practiced swordsmanship even more rigorously, striving to reach the level of a general as soon as possible.
Compared to them, Ross was completely idle.
In his spare time, he would remotely control Zane, or urge her on the progress of the blueprints for the Reverse City, and occasionally tease Reiju.
In the evenings, Stella, Gion, and Sora took turns playing together, and Ross's days were incredibly easy and enjoyable.
After a month of slow sailing in the North Sea, Ross's ship finally arrived at Reverse Mountain.
"No matter how many times I come here, I always find it spectacular."
Gion stood at the bow of the ship, her gaze fixed on the increasingly approaching Reverse Mountain in the distance, and an indescribable sense of awe welled up in her heart once again.
Located at the intersection of the Red Line and the Four Seas, the Reverse Mountain stood at a height of 10,000 meters, like an eternal guardian, standing there silently, majestic and awe-inspiring.
As the ship drew closer, the spectacular scenery of Reverse Mountain became increasingly clear.
The most awe-inspiring thing was the Reverse Mountain waterway that led to the Grand Line.
In front of the ship, a waterway about fifty meters wide resembled a giant dragon, flowing upstream and soaring into the sky, reaching an altitude of ten thousand meters.
On both sides of the waterway, sheer cliffs rose sharply, shrouded in mist, as if they were the most wondrous creation of heaven and earth.
This was one of only two normal passages connecting the four seas to the Grand Line, and it was also a one-way waterway leading to the Grand Line. The other was in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, and it was the only two-way waterway.
For both pirates and civilians, this passage, which rose to over 10,000 meters, was the only route to the Grand Line.
To reach the Grand Line, one had to first undergo the baptism of the sky at an altitude of 10,000 meters, cross the Reverse Mountain, and then descend downstream from the waterway at an altitude of 10,000 meters before finally arriving at the Grand Line.
"It is truly spectacular."
Ross looked up at the Reverse Mountain waterway before him, his eyes sparkling with eager anticipation.
The alternative name for the Human-Human Fruit, Model: Watatsumi, was the Sea God Fruit.
There was something he had wanted to try for a long time.
"Saint Ross, don't worry."
When Gion saw Ross's restless expression, her face turned pale.
She wasn't afraid to take a big risk, but with so many people on the ship, not everyone could fall from 10,000 meters unharmed.
"It's alright, you go protect Sora and the others. Even if Zephyr falls from a height of 10,000 meters, he won't be seriously injured," Ross said with a light laugh.
"Hey, Saint Ross, I don't want to experience what it feels like to fall from 10,000 meters in the air."
Zephyr walked out of the cabin, a slight headache on his face.
He had come out intending to pay his respects to Reverse Mountain, but he hadn't expected to see Ross trying to cause trouble.
"A mere 10,000 meters in the air is nothing more than a piece of cake for me."
Ross burst into laughter, and the Poseidon's Trident suddenly appeared in his hand.
Thump!!
As the trident of Poseidon gently struck the deck, an invisible force emanated from it and spread outwards. The surrounding sea breeze seemed to be bound by a powerful force at that moment, suddenly stilling, and even the waves appeared to freeze.
Upon seeing this, Gion's eyes sharpened, and she moved swiftly. With one hand she grabbed Stella, while with the other she steadily protected Sora and Reiju, whom she was holding, and the four of them flashed to the middle of the deck.
Zephyr's expression also turned slightly serious. He glanced worriedly at the sailors inside the ship, but in the end, he chose to trust them.
Boom!!!
At that very moment, towering waves suddenly erupted from beneath the ship, as if an invisible force had suddenly burst forth from the seabed.
The enormous column of water shot into the air like a giant dragon, propelling the ship straight upwards at a speed that was breathtaking.
"Rise!"
Ross spread his arms wide, as if embracing the sky.
At this moment, he pushed his abilities to their limit, radiating an indescribable powerful aura.
As if heeding his call, countless seawater surged forth, obeying his commands, constantly crashing against the ship, carrying it to that unreachable height of ten thousand meters in the sky.
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