Chapter 8

"Forget it, I don't understand this high-tech stuff..." Ron shook his head slightly and put the gun away. It was of little use to him. In this world where the strong prey on the weak, strength was what mattered most!

Ron turned and walked towards the residence of the Oli family. It wasn't a tall building. The architectural style was peculiar, as if various materials were randomly spliced together, creating an unsightly structure that would make anyone with OCD want to burn it down.

Based on the information revealed by Orlean, Ron guessed there must be something hidden on this island. Most likely, it had something to do with the Vinsmoke family. Ron was quite curious about this. The scientific research capabilities of the Vinsmoke family were unquestionable, and their study of blood factors alone was already very advanced. In the original story, even Big Mom wanted to annex them. The clone army, not afraid of death, was a powerful weapon in war.

"According to the patterns in the Pirate World, all hiding places and secret bases are built underground..."

Ron came to the house, looked at the ground beneath his feet, and slashed with his sword, sending sword energy piercing into the ground. The ground collapsed, revealing a passage inside.

Ron nodded, unsurprised. It seemed to be a rule of this world that all hidden places were built underground...

Unaware of any danger, Ron simply used Shunpo and went down the passage. The aisle was narrow at first, but after a few steps, it became brighter, illuminated by lights. At the end, there was a metal gate lying in front.

"Is this the end?"

Ron approached and knocked on the metal door. It felt quite heavy, and he wondered if he could break it. Thinking about it, Ron raised his sword and slashed, leaving several deep cut marks on the metal gate, but it didn't break.

"Hey, it's pretty solid!"

Ron took a few steps back and got more serious. With sword energy surging in front of him, his eyes fixed, Ron held the sword with both hands and slashed forward. Hearing a 'buzz,' the terrifying sword energy pierced through the air and hit the metal gate hard! There was a loud bang, and the entire passage seemed to vibrate! Dust and smoke filled the air.

...

Inside the gate was a laboratory filled with high-tech equipment. At that moment, more than twenty clones with identical faces were working inside. Suddenly, a deafening sound reached their ears, causing them to look around in shock.

"What happened?" 

"Why is there such a big commotion all of a sudden?"

Then, they were shocked to find that the gate, which could withstand mortar bombardment, was now cut in two! The thick metal gate crashed down, shaking the ground!

They saw a mysterious masked man walking in through the collapsed gate.

...

Outside, the sky was completely dark, and the stars shone brightly. Major Brewer led a group of naval soldiers to the Oli family residence. Ahead, the raging fire continued to burn, and the air was distorted by the scorching heat.

Looking at the chaotic battlefield, Brewer's expression was serious. "Is it over? Are we late?"

"Search and see if there are any survivors around," Brewer ordered his subordinates.

"Yes!" Some navy soldiers responded and scattered to investigate.

...

Meanwhile, a pirate ship docked at the pier, and a figure jumped off, rushing towards the chaotic area. Lawrence, with a bounty of 47 million Baileys, had a gloomy face as he quickly ran towards the residence of the Oli family.

'Damn it, who is targeting us? And why now? Is someone watching us secretly? It must be someone from the World Government! Damn it!' Lawrence shuddered at the thought of the research materials being taken away, and his speed increased.

'I can't let the World Government or the navy succeed. I have to transfer all the data before they arrive!'

After a while, Lawrence arrived near the Oli family residence. Ahead, the flames were raging, and the original residence had been reduced to ruins. As soon as Lawrence stopped, he saw the actions of the navy led by Brewer.

"Is it really the lackeys of the World Government like the navy?" Lawrence gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with anger, even fiercer than the fire ahead! In his eyes, the people who destroyed the Oli family were the navy.

And from the burning garrison, they must have already searched the experimental base below! This meant he was too late!

"Damn navy, what have you done?"

Realizing this, Lawrence, burning with anger, did not hesitate. He rushed out and launched a fierce attack on the navy! The two pistols flew rapidly in Lawrence's hands, moving so fast that afterimages appeared. In just a few seconds, more than a dozen naval soldiers were hit and lost their lives.

"There are enemies, be alert!" 

"Over there, there's only one person!" 

"His speed is too fast, shoot quickly and block his actions!"

The navy was caught off guard but quickly reacted and launched a counterattack.

'Bang bang bang!'

Gunshots rang out, and bullets poured out. However, Lawrence's speed was so fast that no navy soldier could hit him while he was moving. On the side, Brewer saw Lawrence's face illuminated by the firelight and felt a pang of familiarity. After a moment of thought, his face suddenly changed, and he exclaimed, "It's Lawrence the Quick Hand! No, everyone, get back!"

He roared and was the first to hide behind a bunker.

'Didn't they say the enemy was a guy wearing a mask? Is that the Vinsmoke family? Why is it a pirate with a bounty of more than 40 million? Why!?'