One Piece : The Deathless Surgeon

It was yet another pleasant day. Life was going well—better than I had initially imagined it would be in this world. It had been around ten months since I started living in Flevance, and most of that time was spent relaxing, trying to shake off the trauma and fatigue left by my solitary life on the island.

But I knew I had been far too lenient with myself lately. I hardly trained, relying instead on the Ope Ope no Mi to continuously strengthen my body. To be honest, the results were impressive. My physical strength had reached a level comparable to Luffy during the Alabasta arc—I could shatter buildings with a single punch. Maybe that's what inflated my ego and kept me from pushing myself further.

The fact that my increased physical strength allowed me to use the Operation Fruit for much longer didn't help either. Previously, I had dedicated almost all my time to developing my Devil Fruit abilities since there was little else I could improve. The result? My powers were more refined than Law's during the Wano arc—yeah, that good. But back then, my low physical strength limited me. Attacks like Gamma Knife or Injection Shot would drain me after just one use.

Now, though? I could wield them effortlessly. My approach to the fruit was also quite different from Law's. While he viewed the Operation Room as a tool for healing and precision, I saw it as something far greater. To me, a doctor isn't just someone who saves lives—they're a second god. And in my Operation Room, I wasn't just a healer. This was my domain, a realm where I controlled everything within. I took it to metaphysical levels because Devil Fruits are only limited by imagination and physical strength—especially Paramecia types.

I intended to keep my ideas as wild as possible. I planned to elevate my Devil Fruit to a level where I could control time, space, reality, souls, fate, the laws of physics—everything. I called it Project: Domain of God. Once completed, I doubt anyone could stand against me. If I combined my Conqueror's Domain with the Domain of God, I could potentially one-shot even legends like Whitebeard, Garp, or Roger.

No, seriously. Think about it. We've seen in later chapters that Conqueror's Haki can suppress others. If I reached Roger's level of Haki, my Conqueror's Domain—designed to multiply my Haki's potency several times over—could suppress even someone like Whitebeard, rendering them incapable of using their Devil Fruit or Haki. And even if someone had defenses like Kaido, if I could control reality itself, couldn't I just kill him in an instant, stripping him of his powers before he could even react?

Some people claim Haki reigns supreme over everything, that it's more important than Devil Fruits. I say that's a scam. Sure, Devil Fruits have weaknesses like seawater, but they're far more versatile than Haki. People argue that no one strong relies solely on their Devil Fruit—but when anyone's strength reaches a certain level, they naturally awaken Haki. And Paramecia Devil Fruits? I like their concept the most.

Paramecia has the highest ceiling. It's superior to both Logia and Mythical Zoan. Some might argue that Mythical Zoans grant god-like powers, but with a well-developed Paramecia, you become the god. Take Doflamingo, for example. Even with a "trash" fruit like the String-String Fruit, he accomplished so much. If he had let his imagination run wild, he might've even developed abilities like the Strings of Fate, manipulating destinies like the Fates of Greek mythology.

I'm not saying it's easy, but it's possible. Logias don't have that same potential—only a few top-tier Logias do. Honestly, even if I had gotten a top Logia, I'm confident I could've developed it to god-level. Call me arrogant if you want, but it is what it is. That arrogance? It's what gave me Conqueror's Haki.

Zoans? They're mainly for enhancing physical strength. But since I can copy genes and improve my physique, their abilities are pointless to me. After all, how many Mythical Zoans could give me a body like Big Mom's? Plus, I have immortality. Mythical Zoans are unnecessary for me, especially since they have wills of their own. What if a Devil Fruit tries to influence me?

So I've decided: if I can acquire multiple Devil Fruits, I'll focus on Paramecia first, then top-tier Logias. Mythical Zoans? They're perfect for my crew. If I find one, I'll keep it, but eating it? Nope. Besides, I can't personally help my crew with their training. It's better for them to eat powerful Devil Fruits. Sure, I could use the Operation Fruit to enhance their training, but unlike using it on myself, I'd have to concentrate fully the entire time. Each exercise would require hours of focused effort, and I'd have to do it daily for it to be effective. It's just not practical. They'll have to train themselves.

Right now, it's September of 1491. I've got about ten years until the Great Pirate Era kicks off. My plans for this time are simple: first, I'll reach the awakening level with my Operation Fruit. I'll collect as much knowledge and as many skills as I can, and I'll train until I at least reach the level of a competent swordsman. I've decided not to seek out stronger genes yet—not until I hit the limits of this body.

With all that in mind, I started looking for merchant trade routes leaving the North Blue. I decided to board a ship as a guard to reach the West Blue—my next destination. I planned to stay there for at least five years, studying in Ohara as much as possible and training myself.

Two more months passed, and my time in Flevance came to an end.

Phoebe and Jeremy hugged me tightly, saying they'd miss me. Of course, Miss Helena was there too, tears in her eyes. No, I didn't sleep with her—my intentions were pure. I was only looking for accommodation.

But I can't deny that I'd grown somewhat attached to them. So, while I won't go out of my way to save Flevance, I'll at least make sure this family is safe… and Law too. After all, I did take his Devil Fruit.