Thus began Law's life in Wolf's house.
Every day, Law helped Wolf around the house—cleaning, carrying tools, sorting parts, and assisting with various tasks. Once the work was done, he would immediately head outside to train.
Law already had a clear plan.
First—physical conditioning.
He understood this better than anyone: without a strong body, no Devil Fruit power would truly matter. Even the Ope Ope no Mi would be meaningless if his body could not endure its own strain.
After one or two months, he planned to begin sword training. From the memories of the anime and manga, Law knew he was skilled with a sword and capable of combining it with the power of his Devil Fruit. That was the path he intended to follow.
One day, while Law was performing physical exercises in the yard, Wolf stepped out of the house. He stopped, watched Law's movements for a few seconds—
Then suddenly burst into laughter.
— HAHAHAHA!
— Law, are you trying to learn how to dance?! HAHAHA!
Law stopped and shot him an annoyed look.
— Can't you see? I'm training!
Wolf wiped tears from his eyes and shook his head.
— If someone saw you like that, they'd die laughing.
— Come here. I'll show you how real training is done.
From that day on, Wolf personally taught Law proper physical conditioning—stance, breathing, and how to distribute his strength efficiently. It was exhausting. His muscles burned, his breathing collapsed, and his body refused to obey him.
But after only a few days, Law began to feel the difference.
His body was changing.
His strength was steadily returning.
A month passed since Law started living in Wolf's house.
One day, while Law was training, he noticed Wolf step outside and look up at the sky. News Coo birds flew overhead, delivering newspapers across the seas.
Wolf called one down, bought a paper, and began reading.
A few seconds later, his expression darkened.
— What the hell… — he muttered. — What is the World Government planning…
Law tensed.
— What happened, Wolf-san?
Without a word, Wolf handed him the newspaper.
Law began to read, and the first thing that caught his eye was the bold headline:
"World Government Announces the Creation of Pirate Allies — The Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
Law's eyes narrowed.
So they've begun the Warlord system…
Memories of the future surfaced instantly.
If I remember correctly, Doflamingo will become a Warlord by stealing the gold meant for Mary Geoise…
After that, he will seize control of the kingdom of Dressrosa—and then head to the New World.
Only then…
Only then will I be able to truly develop the power of the Ope Ope no Mi.
Law clenched the newspaper.
Until now, I avoided using my Devil Fruit on purpose.
It was too dangerous.
Doflamingo's spies could be anywhere.
At that moment, he heard Wolf speak:
— Has the World Government really become so desperate…
— that they need the help of pirates?
Law fell into thought.
They're not just trying to control pirates…
They're trying to control the Marines as well.
If Law remembered correctly, the Marines were currently at the peak of their power.
Sengoku.
Garp.
Tsuru.
Zephyr.
Three Logia-type Devil Fruit users.
Two candidates for the position of Admiral.
And young but already terrifying Vice Admirals—such as Momonga.
An army too powerful…
Even for the World Government.
Law stared at the newspaper in silence for a while longer.
Warlords.
The word sounded simple, yet the shadow behind it was enormous.
The World Government was officially allowing pirates to exist.
No—
They were using them.
— This is stupid, — Law finally said. — They're creating their own enemies.
Wolf smirked.
— You think they don't realize that?
— No, kid. They're just confident they can keep those pirates on a leash.
He looked at Law with a sharp gaze.
— But leashes always break.
Law lowered his eyes.
He knew the future.
He knew that the Warlord system would eventually be abolished.
That the former Warlords would unite.
And that they would create a new force—
Hunters who would place bounties on the Marines themselves.
The world would change.
And he would change with it.