One Piece: The system is only activated after leaving the Navy.

After leaving Kera and the others' room, Luo Tian returned to his own room.

Upon entering the room, he eagerly took out the three proficiency enhancement cards from the system warehouse, his eyes gleaming with anticipation. He decided to use these three cards to directly upgrade the Candle Dragon Fruit to the top level.

However, just as he was about to take action, the system suddenly issued a warning.

"Host, warning: The Candle Dragon Fruit is different from the ordinary Devil Fruits in the One Piece world. When it reaches its maximum level, it will undergo a huge change. Moreover, upgrading it to the maximum level is not something that can be done overnight, but will take a certain amount of time."

Upon hearing this, Luo Tian's heart tightened, and he quickly pressed for an answer.

"So, how long will it take to complete this upgrade?"

The system was silent for a moment, then replied helplessly.

"I'm sorry, host, the system cannot determine the specific time required at this time."

Luo Tian was speechless.

"Damn system, it knows nothing all day long."

However, Luo Tian still had some questions, and then asked the system for more information.

"Alright, since we don't know the exact time, will I still be able to use the fruit's power during the upgrade process?"

The system gave a negative answer without hesitation.

"Return to host, no. During the upgrade, not only will you be unable to use the fruit's power, but you yourself will also fall into a special state of stillness along with the fruit. Only after the upgrade is completely finished will everything return to normal."

Luo Tian was very puzzled by the system's mention of a "static state," so he asked again:

What is a state of stillness?

This time, the system patiently explained.

"Since the power of the Candle Dragon Fruit has been completely integrated with you, during the upgrade process, your body will transform into an energy body and enter a state similar to hibernation. During this period, nothing in the outside world will affect you, and you will also be unable to perceive what is happening in the outside world."

Luo Tian was speechless for a moment, and had no choice but to put the proficiency enhancement card back into the system warehouse.

So, I'm just hibernating.

"That's one way to understand it, host."

The system voice echoed in Luo Tian's mind once again.

"Never mind, I'll go to sleep first and talk about it tomorrow."

After hearing the system's answer, Luo Tian was eager to see the awakened Candle Dragon Fruit, but he decided not to upgrade it for now. He would tell his crew members about it the next day and then make a decision.

However, outside the world, because Luo Tian and his gang had the audacity to rob the Heavenly Gold, the whole world instantly became noisy and chaotic again!

In a tavern in the Sabaody Archipelago.

The pirates stared wide-eyed at Luo Tian's soaring bounty on the wanted poster, unable to contain their excitement and curiosity, and began to whisper among themselves.

"You guys think Luo Tian is so arrogant? He's always up to something big."

"Hmph, I think he's nothing but an arrogant fool who doesn't know his own mortality!"

"Look at this bounty. Who knows, he might really become the next emperor of the sea."

"What do you think about us joining him?"

"But it seems he hasn't actively recruited any people."

“We can go find him ourselves and join him.”

"Forget it, with your skills and bounty, it's no wonder they wouldn't even look at you."

"Why not give it a try? You won't lose anything anyway."

For a time, discussions like these arose all over the world, with debates raging about whether Luo Tian would become the new Emperor of the Sea. Some pirates believed he was just a flash in the pan and would soon be defeated by other powerful figures; while others firmly believed that Luo Tian and his crew would become the next Emperor of the Sea, and even prepared to find Luo Tian and join him.

Luo Tian himself lay quietly on the bed in the cabin, immersed in a sweet dream, completely unaware of the rumors flying around outside.

After a night, Luo Tian slowly woke up.

However, the thoughts from last night still linger in my mind.

After careful consideration, Luo Tianxia made up his mind to upgrade the Candle Dragon Fruit.

There are two important reasons for this: firstly, he couldn't suppress his intense curiosity and was eager to witness firsthand the amazing abilities that the awakened Candle Dragon Fruit possessed; secondly, he was worried about potential dangers in the future.

After all, there is always the possibility of encountering difficult situations that are beyond our current capabilities.

After quickly getting up and washing up, Luo Tian went to the deck.

Luo Tian gathered everyone on the deck.

Then he solemnly announced it to everyone.

"Everyone, I have something to tell you. My Devil Fruit ability has reached a critical bottleneck. If I don't break through this bottleneck, it will be difficult to make any further progress. Therefore, I plan to go into seclusion for a period of time to try to break through the bottleneck of the Candle Dragon Fruit."

Upon hearing this, everyone expressed their understanding.

Then, Luo Tian continued, "However, I cannot determine the exact duration of this seclusion. Moreover, during the seclusion, all contact with the outside world will be completely cut off. Therefore, I hope that during my absence, Dan and Hawkeye can take on the responsibility and take good care of everyone on our ship."

After speaking, his gaze fell on Dan and Hawkeye respectively, his eyes filled with trust and entrustment.

Dan, the first member to join the team, is of paramount importance to Luo Tian.

Dan was the one who understood Luo Tian the most; they shared a tacit understanding and trust that was difficult for others to match.

Hawkeye's strength is second only to Luo Tian on this ship.

Moreover, compared to Yamato, Hawkeye appears more stable and reliable, making one feel comfortable entrusting their back to him.

Facing Luo Tian, ​​who was about to embark on a period of dedicated cultivation, Dan nodded in agreement without hesitation.

"Don't worry, Captain! I'll take care of everything here."

Hawkeye, standing to the side, also nodded slightly in agreement.

He knew that once a person's strength reached a certain unfathomable level, every breakthrough was by no means easy. It not only required a lot of time and energy, but also relied on the accumulation of knowledge and understanding over time.

Therefore, it is the wisest thing to do at this moment to let Luo Tian devote himself to cultivation.

Luo Tian looked at everyone with a sincere expression, bowed deeply, then straightened up and said earnestly.

"This decision to go into seclusion was rather hasty and surprised everyone. The main reason is that after careful consideration, I had a strong feeling that this seclusion might take a long time."

After saying that, Luo Tian nodded to Dan and Eagle Eye to express his gratitude for their agreement.