Commander Roygan, accompanied by his soldiers, was about to enter through the shop's door when he suddenly stopped and ordered his men to halt as well. He stood just a few steps away from the mysterious shop's entrance, staring at it with extreme caution. Behind him, his soldiers waited, their breaths quick and eyes fixed on their commander, anticipating his orders. The shop's door loomed before them like a gateway to another world, with everything around it charged with mystery.
Roygan, a man of large stature and sharp eyes, was known for his bravery and military intelligence. Appointed as a naval brigadier ten years ago, his arrival in Loguetown had brought peace to the city, credited with quelling numerous rebellions and eliminating pirate gangs. But this time, he was facing something entirely different.
He recalled one of his soldiers' words: "What if this is a pirate stronghold?" He paused for a moment, images of the past flashing before his eyes when he faced pirate gangs often hiding in fortified hideouts. It might not be wise to enter this suspicious building without knowing what it contained. He wondered, "Wouldn't it be better to destroy this mysterious shop rather than enter it?"
As he pondered, the soldiers gazed at him with anticipation, wondering what he would command them to do. Roygan finally decided that caution was necessary in such situations. He looked at his soldiers and ordered them to take a step back. He considered that any confrontation with pirates inside this shop could be fatal, especially if they outnumbered them or possessed supernatural strength.
Roygan was known for his fighting prowess with his spiked club, a weapon with immense destructive power when wielded. His strikes were like a devastating storm, capable of crushing a massive rock with a single blow. However, he wasn't sure how to deal with this building that appeared ordinary at first glance but harbored a terrifying secret.
Roygan prepared for the attack. He gripped his club's handle tightly, raising his hand high, ready to deliver a powerful blow to one of the building's corners. When the weapon struck the wall, it should have caused massive destruction... but what happened was astonishing.
Upon impact, the wall didn't shatter as expected. Instead, it was as if the weapon had struck smoke or a cloud, leaving no trace of destruction. Roygan took a step back, his face showing signs of shock and confusion. He tried again, delivering another blow, and then another. But the result was the same: the building remained unaffected, as if it didn't exist physically.
Roygan's bewilderment grew, and sweat began to pour from his brow due to the exertion. How could a building withstand such power without sustaining damage? This was beyond his comprehension.
Behind him, the soldiers stood in confusion and anxiety, watching their commander, who usually controlled everything, now powerless before this mysterious puzzle. None of them dared to speak, as it was clear the situation was beyond their capabilities. Occasionally, their eyes would turn to the sky, as if expecting an attack from above, and other times to the shop, which seemed to mock their attempts.
Meanwhile, Kai stood on the rooftop of the opposite building, observing the entire scene. He had expected the shop to be destroyed with the first blow, to crumble as if it were just an ordinary building. But what he witnessed left him in a state of shock mixed with questions.
How could this shop withstand Roygan's attacks? Kai began to wonder if the system had intervened without his knowledge. Had the shop been reinforced with the powers of the Devil Fruit he possessed? Then he remembered the papers he had previously requested from the system, papers that could only be destroyed by his command. Had the system used the same mechanism with the shop? But when and how? Kai was left with only questions and the shock that began to overwhelm his mind.
As Roygan continued his futile attacks, Kai delved into his thoughts. He realized that the system was evolving rapidly and with terrifying intelligence, gathering data and analyzing situations to devise astonishing solutions that no one could explain. It had created this mysterious shop with a mechanism that could only be destroyed by Kai's command, and everything was part of a complex plan understood only by the system.
Roygan's attacks ceased, and he continued to wipe the sweat from his forehead due to the exertion, with signs of despair beginning to appear on his face. He couldn't comprehend what was happening. He had fought many pirates and destroyed large fortresses, but this cursed shop was entirely different.
Roygan stared at the shop for a long moment, then turned to his soldiers, who were still in a state of confusion and fear. He tried to hide his unease, but they noticed his strange silence. As they awaited his orders, Roygan remained quiet, carefully contemplating the situation.
Meanwhile, Kai remained on the rooftop, watching everything unfold. He followed the events cautiously, trying to analyze every movement and word. He began to feel that things were spiraling out of control. But deep down, he knew the system would not allow the shop to be destroyed. This shop was part of a much larger plan, a plan Kai didn't fully understand yet.
In the end, Roygan decided to withdraw temporarily. He looked at his soldiers and ordered them to return to their base. He needed time to think, perhaps even consult with his superiors. He knew something bigger was happening in Loguetown, something beyond the Navy's power.
After Roygan and his soldiers retreated from the square, his mind was filled with thoughts and questions. This was not a normal situation by any means, and he realized that the decisions he would make in the coming hours could be crucial. When he arrived at the Navy headquarters in Loguetown, his face was grim, and his eyes were filled with anger and confusion.
He entered his office and closed the door tightly behind him. He needed to make the right decision. He sat behind his desk and grabbed the secret communication device that connected him directly to the Navy's main headquarters in Marineford. He pressed the button and waited until a familiar voice came through on the other end.
"Roygan, is there any new development?" The voice belonged to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, known for his military acumen and ability to handle difficult situations.
Roygan sighed deeply before responding, "Yes, Fleet Admiral. A new problem has arisen in Loguetown... a problem that may be bigger than we initially thought."
Sengoku paused for a moment before saying, "Go on, I want the full details."
Roygan began recounting what had happened since the mysterious shop appeared in the central square and how he and his soldiers had tried to deal with it, but to no avail. He described the shop as something otherworldly, a building that couldn't be destroyed, defying all the laws of nature. He also mentioned the strength of the blows he had delivered and how they had had no noticeable effect.
Sengoku listened attentively, trying to grasp the situation. When Roygan finished speaking, the Admiral asked in a serious tone, "Do you think this shop is connected to any known pirates?"
Roygan replied, "That's what I suspect, but there's no evidence yet. The bigger problem is that we can't determine if there are people inside the shop or if it has any connection to hostile forces."
Sengoku fell silent again before saying, "If things are as you describe them, we may need to take drastic measures. But before that, I want you to closely monitor the situation. We'll send reinforcements to Loguetown, and I want you to keep this matter confidential until we're certain of the shop's nature."
Roygan nodded and replied, "Understood, I'll keep everything under surveillance."
He ended the call and placed the device on the desk. He knew the situation was becoming more complex and that things could escalate quickly if he didn't act wisely. He stood up from his chair and ordered the deployment of soldiers for continuous reconnaissance around the mysterious shop while maintaining complete secrecy.
Meanwhile, Sengoku at Marineford was contemplating what he had just heard. He wasn't the type to underestimate any threat, especially if it was unknown. He decided to send additional forces to Loguetown and ordered one of his officers to move immediately. The situation was heading towards an unexpected escalation, and he needed to be prepared for any emergency.
In Loguetown, Roygan returned to his thoughts about what to do. He decided it would be wise to wait a few hours until reinforcements arrived, but he wasn't comfortable with this delay. He had a feeling that time was not on their side and that things could change at any moment.
At the same time, Kai was still on the rooftop of the opposite building, watching what was happening in the square from a distance. He knew the Navy wouldn't easily abandon their attempt to solve this puzzle, but he wasn't sure if they should be worried about his presence or something much bigger.
The night might be quiet, but everyone knew that morning could bring bigger and more complicated events. The game of cat and mouse had just begun, but no one knew who would be the cat and who would be the mouse in the end.
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