In December 1518, the other members of the Pineapple Pirates also made significant progress. Eneru and Urouge, both Sky Islanders, had both skillfully mastered dual-color Haki. Eneru, in particular, reached a bounty of 500 million berries due to his elementalization ability and his bug-like Mantra ability. Robin's bounty also reached 190 million berries, and the World Government had taken notice of her existence, constantly pursuing the Pineapple Pirates during this period. Fortunately, they managed to escape danger several times.
In late December 1519, Franky helped you find a gorilla to test an artificial devil fruit. However, after eating the fruit, the gorilla turned into a dog-headed human, and even its cries became barks. Was this the Hyena form of an animal-type Devil Fruit? You didn't know if your experiment was a success or a failure.
In January 1519, the construction speed of the Pluton was much faster than imagined. With the full assistance of Iceberg's Galley-La Company, it was now almost half-finished, and there was hope for its complete completion by early 1520. If more shipwrights could be recruited, it might be even faster. Moreover, you gained a lot of inspiration by studying the Pluton's weapon system. This was a legendary cannon capable of sinking an island with a single ship. By studying its structure, you found that it didn't seem like something that could be made in the native world of the Pirate King. Its design was extremely ingenious, capable of firing powerful air cannonballs by compressing air. You replicated it into the Iron Man Suit by compressing its manufacturing ratio, completing the creation of pineapple IV. Although its power was greatly reduced, according to your tests, it was no less powerful than modern weapons.
Amidst your success, your research process also encountered a slight setback. Because the composition of Devil Fruit factors was too complex, you were always unable to fully understand the patterns of their arrangement. You could only use a special synthetic substance to replace the function of Devil Fruit factors. As a result, all the Devil Fruits produced were unknown species of animal-type fruits. This feeling of being half-successful left you feeling both a little frustrated and a little disheartened. You gained the skill: artificial devil fruit Manufacturing. This skill cannot be upgraded.
In February 1519, you established a Devil Fruit factory and began anonymously selling some artificial devil fruits to the black market to recover funds, as the financial pressure of building the Pluton was immense, even astonishing you, a transmigrator. Other Devil Fruits were used by you to arm a force entirely composed of animal-type Devil Fruit users. This was also an inspiration you got from Kaido.
In late February 1519, Roger told you that his soul had recovered a lot and he should be able to help you in short battles through your body. This might be one of your biggest trump cards. In the manga, even Roger, who was terminally ill, could fight evenly with a peak Whitebeard for several days and nights without a clear winner. If you added the amplification of the Iron Man Suit, even you couldn't imagine how powerful it would be. You suddenly had a peculiar idea: what if Roger played the role of Jarvis? This would be a genuine, real-life AI, and of the highest caliber.
So you went to G-8 Fortress again to test it with Jonathan. The result left you stunned. Not only did Roger accurately advise you on how to fight, but your suit and weapons were also enveloped in an overwhelming Conqueror's Haki. With one God Avoidance, Jonathan was immediately sent flying.
In March 1519, after starting to sell artificial devil fruits to the outside world, your wealth began to expand rapidly because a mysterious force was also acquiring your Devil Fruits. Even the Revolutionary Army contacted you, wanting to purchase a large quantity of your artificial devil fruits. At the same time, you also assembled a force of about 300 animal-type ability users. Although not many for now, this was enough to give all forces, including the World Government, a headache. With money, you began to recruit more shipwrights, and the construction speed of the Pluton was greatly accelerated.
But one thing made you very concerned: Ace's bounty was suddenly raised to 1.8 billion berries. Although no reason was announced, you speculated that it was very likely because they had investigated Ace's identity as the Pirate King's son, because his surname was too easy to guess: Portgas D. Ace, exactly the same as his mother's surname.
On June 7, 1519, your two-year agreement with your crew was almost up. As you were preparing to set off for the Sabaody Archipelago, Robin arrived in Water 7 with the crew, bringing you an unexpected piece of news. Ten days ago, in the New World, the Pineapple Pirates were besieged by World Government warships. The World Government dispatched Admiral Akainu and more than ten elite Vice Admirals. To cover the crew's retreat, Ace was defeated by Akainu in battle, captured, and taken to Impel Down. After hearing this news, you felt extremely angry, and you also felt Roger's anger.
On June 9, 1519, news came that the World Government announced Ace was the son of Pirate King Roger. To sever the lineage of evil and to uphold the justice of the World Government, Ace would be officially executed in Marineford a week later. You understood that, unlike the original manga, Whitebeard would definitely not come. Perhaps you would have to fight alone, but after two years of development, you found that the current Pineapple Pirates might already be completely on par with some large pirate crews. Not only had some new members joined, but Mihail, Robin, Franky, Eneru, Urouge, and even the later additions Moria and Perona all had the ability to stand on their own. Thinking of the secret weapon you had stored in Dock 1, which was nearing completion, perhaps it was time to clash with the World Government and the World Government.
On June 11, 1519, over the past two days, you sent people to contact Revolutionary Army leader Dragon. In exchange for providing a batch of artificial devil fruits for free, you secured their participation in this war and solemnly told him that it was time to launch a counterattack against the World Government. After seeing all your chips, Dragon told you that they would arrive on time.
On June 12, 1519, Water 7 welcomed its annual giant tsunami, Aqua Laguna. When you brought your crew to Dock 1 of Water 7, everyone was stunned by the massive warship named Pluton before them. Many years later, the people of Water 7 still remembered this scene: a gigantic, pitch-black warship charging into the sea against the tsunami.
On June 16, 1519, you arrived at the Gates of Justice guarding Marineford. After rendezvousing with the fleet sent by the Revolutionary Army here, looking at the towering gate, sniper Mihail began shelling the Gates of Justice. With just two shots, the Gates of Justice were shattered.