Chapter 38:The Plan Unfolds: North Blue Awaits

At seventeen, Jason had honed his mind and body to the point where few could match him. He had spent years planning and preparing, and now, the time had come for him to take his first major step toward conquering the Grand Line. His next destination was clear: North Blue. But this wasn't just any ordinary journey—it was strategic. Jason had his eyes on key prizes, and the journey was as much about assembling power as it was about finding treasure.

He leaned back in his chair in the quiet confines of a room hidden deep within the Sabaody Archipelago, a holographic map of the world before him. He tapped his finger thoughtfully against his chin. The Munch Munch Fruit—that was his first target. A Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, capable of transforming the user into a Baku Baku no Mi, allowing them to eat anything and even combine it into their body. It wasn't a flashy power, but it had potential, especially in the right hands.

Jason knew just whose hands would benefit from such a fruit. Germa 66, the technologically advanced kingdom ruled by the Vinsmoke family, was a crucial stepping stone in his plan for domination. If he could find a way to control Germa 66, he'd gain access to its powerful technology and clone army. The Munch Munch Fruit could be the key to manipulating the technology or even controlling its most stubborn members.

Jason opened the system interface and searched for the location of the Munch Munch Fruit. His system pinged and displayed the price for the map: 10,000 system points. Without hesitation, Jason made the purchase. A detailed map appeared before him, pinpointing a remote location in the waters near Whiskey Peak.

"That'll be the first stop," he muttered to himself. The fruit was valuable, not just for its potential but also for its strategic use.

But Jason wasn't finished. His eyes shifted back to the interface. Germa 66 wasn't his only focus. He needed strong allies—commanders who could help him in the battles to come. One particular name stood out to him: Trafalgar D. Water Law. The Surgeon of Death would be a valuable ally, especially with his Ope Ope no Mi abilities. Law had a genius mind, medical knowledge, and, most importantly, a hatred for the World Government. Jason could use that.

"Time to find Law," Jason muttered, bringing up the search in his system. The price for Law's exact location appeared—20,000 system points.

Jason glanced at his available points. He had accumulated quite a bit over the years from hunting pirates with Koala, but even with his current total, spending this much meant he had to carefully calculate his next move. After a brief pause, he exchanged the points and bought the map. The image zoomed in on an island in the North Blue, isolated and obscure.

Jason grinned. "Perfect. That's where we'll find Law."

But there was more. Jason's ambition went beyond just acquiring a few Devil Fruits or allies. He needed resources—massive resources. As he scrolled through the system, he found exactly what he was looking for: three different locations, each containing Devil Fruits and hidden treasure, all located in the North Blue. The system valued the total treasure at around 10 billion Berries each, including the worth of the Devil Fruits. The treasure would be enough to build a fleet, buy allies, or fund his plans for taking over Germa 66. But there was a catch—the maps for these treasures came at a hefty price of 40,000 system points.

Jason didn't hesitate. He had the funds. He opened the system's exchange window and converted 2 billion Berries into system points. The transaction left him with the required amount, and he immediately purchased the maps and the necessary log poses to navigate through the North Blue.

The locations of the treasure appeared before him in vivid detail. Each was located in different regions of the North Blue, with one of them on an isolated island protected by dangerous currents. Jason's grin widened. These weren't easy treasures to obtain, but then again, nothing worth having ever was.

He stood up from his chair and walked out of his study, the excitement of adventure starting to boil within him. As he made his way through the ship, he found Koala training in the yard, sparring with several dummies using her newfound Bakeneko abilities. She moved with the grace and agility of a cat, her strikes precise and deadly.

Jason watched her for a moment, impressed with how far she had come. Koala was no longer the shy and fearful girl who had clung to him years ago. Now, she was a formidable fighter, feared by pirates as the "Demon Girl." She had embraced her role as his second-in-command, and Jason knew she would be invaluable in the coming days.

"Koala," Jason called out as he approached.

Koala wiped the sweat from her brow and turned to him, her cat-like eyes gleaming with curiosity. "What's up, Jason?"

Jason crossed his arms, his expression serious. "Pack your things. We set sail tomorrow."

Koala tilted her head, confused but intrigued. "Where are we going?"

Jason smirked. "We're heading to the North Blue. First stop: the waters near Whiskey Peak. We're hunting down a Devil Fruit. After that, we'll find someone who'll be a key part of our crew—Trafalgar D. Water Law. And there's treasure to be found. Lots of it."

Koala's eyes widened in surprise, but then a determined grin spread across her face. "Sounds like a plan. I'll be ready."

Jason nodded. "Good. We've trained hard for this, Koala. Now it's time to put that training to use. We'll find the Devil Fruit, recruit Law, and gather the treasure. Then we'll head for Germa 66 and begin taking over the Grand Line. This is the start of our pirate adventure."

As Koala hurried off to prepare, Jason stood there for a moment, staring at the horizon. He had spent years preparing for this moment—mastering his Haki, honing his sword skills, and gathering resources through his system. Now, everything was falling into place. His Rokushiki training had made him fast and deadly, and his dual-wielding sword style, taught by his father, was unmatched. He had built up his strength to a point where he could take on Admirals and even challenge a Yonko.

But this wasn't just about power. Jason was playing a long game. Every move was calculated, every step designed to bring him closer to his ultimate goal—domination over the seas and control of the Grand Line. He wasn't just chasing after treasure and Devil Fruits; he was building an empire, one piece at a time.

The night passed quickly, and the next morning, the crew was ready. Jason stood at the helm of his ship, the Nexus, with Koala at his side. The wind was strong, and the sea called to them, promising adventure and danger in equal measure.

As the ship set sail, Jason felt a surge of excitement. The North Blue was just the beginning. Soon, the world would know the name Silvers D. Jason, not as a boy seeking revenge, but as the Dragon God Emperor, a pirate king in the making.

With his plans in motion and the system at his disposal, Jason was ready to carve his name into history.