ONE PIECE: THE GREAT VOYAGE

Caesar's Ambition: The Birth of a Global Communication Network

After securing the scientists, Caesar took the next step in his grand plan.

He ordered his subordinates to use various underground channels to bring the families of these scientists to the Middle Kingdom at all costs. To Caesar, the best way to stabilize morale was to grant his captives what they desired most. These scientists knew they would never leave, so ensuring their families' safety was the only way to secure their full cooperation.

Once the families were relocated, Caesar addressed the scientists directly.

"Don't worry, everyone," he declared, smirking. "You will lack nothing to continue your research in peace!"

"In the days to come, you will have total freedom to conduct experiments in your areas of expertise. You may pursue your own projects as long as you fulfill the tasks I assign."

His words carried an undeniable weight. The room fell silent as the scientists, now resigned to their fates, listened intently.

After all, whatever Caesar had planned was the very reason he had forcibly gathered them.

Caesar continued:

"However, I will also assign you critical tasks. I will fund everything you need, so money is not an issue!"

Glancing at the room and noting no objections, he went on.

"Now, there is something I need your help to develop—television and a signal transmission system."

A hushed confusion spread among the scientists. These were concepts entirely foreign to them.

"Your Majesty, what is a 'TV'? What is a 'signal tower'?" a middle-aged scientist finally asked.

Caesar's grin widened. He understood that in this world, where Den Den Mushi (Transponder Snails) were the dominant communication tool, the notion of television was unheard of.

"You've all seen image-transmitting Den Den Mushi," he explained. "My goal is to fully mechanize and mass-produce that technology, making it available to every household in the world!"

"In other words, I want to create a device that lets people see moving images on demand, whenever they wish!"

As he elaborated on the concept, the scientists slowly grasped the idea.

"This is not a difficult task for us," one of them, Amichael, remarked. "The core principles behind it are quite simple."

However, Caesar knew that the real challenge wasn't the TV itself—it was the transmission of stable signals across vast distances.

"I need a way to send signals across the entire world without interference," he added.

This proved to be the greatest obstacle. Even a genius like Vegapunk would have struggled with the limitations of current technology.

The scientists debated possible solutions.

"Signal towers could be placed on every island," one suggested, "but that would be inefficient and impractical. We don't even know how many towers would be needed!"

"Exactly!" Caesar interjected. "We need something better—something that doesn't rely on land-based infrastructure."

Then, inspiration struck him.

"If only we had a device in space that could transmit signals globally... something like a satellite orbiting the planet, just like the moons of Ohara's star map!"

The room fell silent for a moment before the scientists exchanged glances.

This idea was revolutionary.

"A satellite..." one of them murmured, realization dawning on his face.

By transmitting signals from space, they could bypass the chaotic magnetic fields of the Grand Line, ensuring uninterrupted global communication. Not only would this be more efficient, but it would also allow them to monitor the World Government and the Navy from above.

A multi-purpose tool.

An invisible eye in the sky.

Caesar grinned. This was perfect.

The Moon and the Lost City of Technology

With their goal set, Caesar led the scientists on an expedition to the moon, a place rumored to hold ancient, advanced technology.

The journey itself was nothing for Caesar, who manipulated electromagnetic forces to traverse the void of space.

When they arrived, the sight before them was astonishing. The moon's surface bore scars of ancient battles—craters and ruins that hinted at a civilization long lost.

Among these ruins, a forgotten technological city lay dormant.

Unlike the relics of Skypiea, these ruins were even older and far more advanced. The discovery confirmed what some had speculated—there was once life on the moon.

And there, amidst the debris, they found exactly what Caesar had hoped for—small, dormant robots, remnants of the ancient lunar civilization.

Excitement surged through the scientists. Even those who had resisted joining Caesar were now enthralled by the mystery before them.

Without hesitation, Caesar used his electromagnetic abilities to reactivate the moon's energy core.

Power surged through the ruins.

One by one, the ancient robots awakened—and, recognizing Caesar as the source of their revival, they instinctively acknowledged him as their master.

The scientists stood in stunned silence as the moon base lit up before them.

It was a fully operational facility, preserved for hundreds of thousands of years.

This discovery alone was groundbreaking. It proved that an advanced civilization once thrived here, yet for reasons unknown, they vanished.

But for now, Caesar had no time for history.

The Future of Technology Begins Now

Turning to the scientists, he issued his next command:

"You've seen it for yourselves—this place is a goldmine of knowledge!"

"I want you to study these robots and develop an automated assembly line capable of mass-producing what we need!"

"If we can replicate these machines, we can build a fully robotic factory to produce televisions, satellites, and whatever else I desire!"

The scientists, driven by their insatiable thirst for discovery, readily agreed.

With no World Government oversight and unlimited resources, they could conduct research freely, without restrictions.

Even those who initially despised Caesar were now deeply invested in their work.

And so, the greatest scientific project in history began—the creation of a global satellite network and a fully automated production system to bring the world into a new era of technology.

Of course, Caesar had no intention of simply sharing this power.

The satellites would be invisible to detection, ensuring secrecy.

The network would serve not just for entertainment but as an unparalleled tool of surveillance and control.

And Caesar Clown, the self-proclaimed greatest mind of his generation, would be the one to wield it.

As the first prototype satellite was completed, Caesar looked up at the sky and smirked.

The world had no idea what was coming.

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