Sky Island Bika Central.
At the top of this towering White Cloud Palace, Ross's figure walked up from the rotating corridor and reached the highest point, overlooking the entire sky island and clouds.
Reiju's figure followed Ross and slowly climbed to the top of the palace.
"So, Sanji is indeed still alive..."
Upon hearing the little information Ross revealed to her, a trace of tenderness flashed in her eyes.
Although she had not been able to find any news about Sanji for a long time, she had always had a hunch that Sanji might still be alive, and now it was confirmed.
As for whether Ross was lying to her, she didn't think about it at all. Firstly, where was Ross's identity, and secondly, the fact that Ross knew the name 'Sanji' meant that Ross really understood of many things.
Although she didn't know how Ross knew this.
"Well, he's still alive. If nothing else happens, you can meet again in the future."
Ross stood with his hands behind his hands, looking at the scenery in the clouds from a distance.
If nothing else happens, Sanji will join the Straw Hat Pirates, and then the Straw Hat Pirates will explore the Grand Line, participate in the war on the top, and reach the new world.
But it's a pity.
Luffy's dream may not come true because Ross will not allow a 'Pirate King' to appear in this world.
He is the Four Emperors. To become the Pirate King, he must surpass him. This is obviously impossible. And after he overthrows the World Government and pacifies the world, he will not allow the emergence of the Pirate King.
unless.
Luffy was able to run to Rafdru and find the so-called ONEPIECE while he wasn't paying attention before he overthrew the World Government.
"Can we meet again?"
Reiju's eyes flickered and she murmured. Ross's words had given her enough imagination.
Ross looked at the clouds in the distance, watching a ray of golden light from the sun crossing the edge of the white clouds, then withdrew his gaze and looked at Reijiu.
He watched Reijiu thinking for a moment, and suddenly felt a little curious about Reijiu's body, releasing the domineering and careful perception of seeing and hearing.
blood factor…
This is another scientific product like black technology.
Reijiu noticed Ross's gaze and perception. She turned her head to look at Ross, but she did not avoid it. Instead, she tilted her head and smiled, saying:
"What is Sir Ross looking for?"
"I'm a little curious about what the so-called blood factor is."
Ross didn't hide it, he held his chin with one hand and said.
Reijiu shook her head and said, "I don't know much about this. Father has never told us the details."
Regarding the core technology of blood factor, Gaji naturally has it firmly in his hands. Even Reiju and others did not disclose it in detail, or it would be meaningless to disclose it.
He doesn't need to train Reiju and others into scientists, he just needs to be strong warriors who obey orders.
"Is it?"
Ross touched his chin, not doubting Reiju's words.
After he stared at Reiju twice, he waved at Reiju, motioning for Reiju to come over.
Reijiu walked over without resisting, with a gentle smile on her face, and let Ross look at her.
Ross put his hand on Reijiu's shoulder, and his fingers touched her skin. With a little force, he could feel the hardness of the bones in her body, which was completely different from ordinary people.
Bloodline factor modification.
This is not the so-called mechanized transformation, but something similar to genetic modification, which is a fundamental enhancement.
Well…
Reijiu frowned slightly, feeling a bit of pain, but she didn't avoid it.
Ross didn't exert any more force. He let go of his hand thoughtfully, and traced his fingers on Reijiu's skin again, and finally put it in front of his eyes to observe carefully.
There is a little bit of mucus on the fingers.
"poison?"
Ross raised his eyebrows slightly and asked Reiju.
Reiju's ability is poison, he still knows this very well.
Reijiu shrugged and said innocently: "Instinct reaction, accidentally... Do you need me to detoxify you?"
"No."
Ross shook his head, and a ray of twisted power was activated, instantly clearing the mucus from his fingers.
Reiju's poison really has no effect on his current body. It can't even numb his fingers.
You must know that his current physical condition is not much worse than that of Hyakushou Kaido. Even Magellan's poison may only make him numb for a while.
"Should I say...do you really deserve to be the Four Emperors?"
Reiju looked at Ross's fingers, her eyes flickering slightly. She could naturally see that her poison had no effect on Ross at all.
Although this poison was not activated by her full strength, it was just an instinctive reaction, but Ross can ignore this poison, so even if she activates her ability with all her strength, it may not have any impact on Ross.
"You have an interesting physique."
Ross smiled faintly at Reiju.
He had a general understanding of Reiju's physique, but more details could not be known using this external method. He had to study it in depth.
"Yours too."
Reiju smiled.
Ross touched his chin and thought for a moment, then said: "Things like the blood factor can give you extraordinary power from birth, but it also limits your potential. It's a pity."
"Um?"
Reiju looked at Ross in confusion.
Ross explained in a calm tone: "Everyone's potential can be said to be the same. Those who are born with strong bodies are just born with a large part of their potential."
"Characters such as Garp of the Navy and Whitebeard of the Pirates are truly strong men who have developed their potential almost to the limit."
"And the way you use your bloodline factors, although you are born with power, your 'human' potential has also been curbed. It will become more difficult to develop, and it will not even be possible to reach human level like Garp Whitebeard." the limit.”
Reijiu said thoughtfully: "That's it."
This lineage factor means sacrificing the future to shape the present.
Although it is almost impossible for ordinary people to fully develop their body's potential, it is even harder for them who have been transformed by blood factors!
The way forward has been fixed, and the limit of strength has been finalized. She can feel that her strength has not been improved for a long time since she was sixteen years old.
"Don't you feel discouraged?"
Ross looked at Reiju and asked with a smile.
Leiju smiled and said: "There are only a few characters like Hero Garp and Whitebeard in the world. If there were no blood factor transformation, maybe I would be a little better than ordinary people now."
Not everyone has the idea of being the strongest in the world.
Many people have never had this idea, so it is even less possible for them to become the strongest. After all, even themselves have already denied themselves.
"Hard to say."
Ross shook his head.
If Reiju hadn't been transformed by blood factors, she might be about the same strength as Sanji now, who is still working as a chef at a restaurant on the sea.
But this is something that is uncertain. Maybe she can continue to break the limits of her body, advance by leaps and bounds, and become stronger than she is now.
Reiju's current strength is inferior to that of Lafitte, Robin and others. She is not far behind the vice-captains of each division and is somewhere between them.