One Piece: Mandala Swordsman

Chapter 320 Plant Grafting

While the Boin Islands are known as a forbidden zone, it's not absolutely so. Otherwise, how did Usopp and Hex manage to get out?

In Roman's view, since it was a problem with the plants, it was fine to solve it.

"Are you serious?" Although Helix had chosen to lead the way, he was still a little uneasy.

Do I look like I'm joking?

Sure enough, the anger grew stronger, and the energy from the plants he sensed increased.

It is indeed a good place for someone in a vegetative state like her.

Most dangerous creatures in nature have bright colors.

Is it because of beauty that one needs to be armed, or is it because of malice that one needs to use beauty as a disguise?

However, if we analyze each case individually, the Stomach Baron, which is the Boeing Archipelago, is a typical example of using its sweetness to disguise its predator identity.

Roman felt the vibrant life on the island from the moment he stepped onto it.

Various kinds of energy are emitted into the air, making the plants here full of vitality.

Even taking care of her made her more energetic.

This place is simply a paradise for plants.

Because the master of this place is the largest carnivorous plant, it makes all plants adept at survival.

This also led them to develop the habit of eating meat.

And since he could draw blood and flesh from living creatures to regain his vitality, the Baron of the Stomach was similar to himself.

"The creatures here are indeed very magical, aren't they? In that case, it's not strange that I want to see the real thing." Roman casually played with a small vine.

“That is…” Looking at the plant remains in Roman’s hand, Helicos felt that it looked like…

"Yes, it's part of the Baron of the Stomach. Its size is negligible compared to its own body, and it can regenerate and grow continuously."

Of course I know, but what are you going to do with that thing?

But before Helix could finish speaking, he saw Roman also transform into vines.

"...Are you a plant spirit in disguise?"

"Regarding what you said, my advice is to read more books and newspapers to broaden your thinking." After saying that, Roman continued with his actions.

Plants can communicate and interact with each other.

It's just that they don't communicate in a form of language that humans can understand, but rather through a link.

As a person in a vegetative state, Roman's own vines could firmly wrap around and absorb parts of the Baron of the Stomach's body, thus revealing its information.

Of course, it has other uses as well.

"What are you doing?" Helicos felt he could no longer understand Roman's actions.

"Don't panic, just see if it can be fused."

Integration is actually better than absorption.

"What exactly is going on..."

But before Helix could finish speaking, he saw Roman holding a sapling that was about 50 centimeters long.

Although it is small, it is lush and verdant.

If the transplant is successful, it should be fine...

Then he saw Roman place the vine on top, and incredibly, the two stuck together.

"This is what you call integration."

"That's it."

What surprised Helix even more was that the sapling entered Roman's body without any hindrance, and then Roman's body returned to normal, as if nothing had happened.

"Are you a tree spirit?"

This explanation does align with ancient Greek mythology.

"All I can say is read less fairy tales and more science. Fine, if that's what you think, then so be it. Anyway, there's no science to Devil Fruits."

She herself could not possibly be a tree spirit.

The sapling that Helicis just saw was, in the end, merely a manifestation of her Devil Fruit power.

The Mori-Mori Fruit's repair and attack abilities are actually quite convenient to use, but creating life is a bit more difficult.

That's why Roman used a more convenient form.

That is to let your thoughts and heart become a creative force.

Logia-type Devil Fruit users can transform into elements, meaning that any part of their body can take on the attributes of the fruit they eat.

So turning one's heart into a sapling isn't such a big deal.

Moreover, the heart is one of the most important organs in the human body.

Its erection allows blood to flow throughout the body, which can be seen as the source of life.

Having eaten the Devil Fruit, one's own body has already undergone a mutation.

The body is merely a vessel for the Devil Fruit.

Based on her attributes, she is indeed a genuine person in a vegetative state.

Her heart is the best choice for grafting plants.

Just now, she had grafted a part of the Stomach Baron onto her own body.

She is not entirely human now, but rather the vessel of the Mori-Mori Fruit.

If she wanted, she could easily transform into a large tree.

After the connection was established, she felt a strange power.

Plants that live by plundering temptations are a perfect match for me.

When it was transplanted onto the host, there was no rejection reaction.

If all goes well, it will gradually grow and eventually create the Baron of the Stomach.

I'm so glad I came to the Boeing Islands.

"So now..."

Helix was completely taken aback by Roman's actions.

He had already decided to teach this young girl how to survive here, but she seemed completely at ease.

It seems like I don't have to worry about anything at all.

"Alright, I can go by myself. Do as you please."

"Hey, wait a minute, you..."

"Don't worry, I already know where the road is."

Feeling the fluctuations in his body, Roman looked into the depths of the dense forest.

That's the heart of the island.