One Piece : Winged Dragons of the Beast Pirates

Finally, Ian turned to Kaido. "Donquixote, that is indeed the surname of the Donquixote family from Dressrosa, which was eight hundred years ago. They later moved to Mariejois and became the Celestial Dragons. I read about it in books." 

He said this with unwavering confidence.

Although the blank history of the Void Century has long been erased, the history that followed remained normal.

The surnames of the nineteen Celestial Dragons' families were not a secret either.

"Kid, how do you know what he said is true?" Kaido said disdainfully.

He picked up this little brat when he was only two years old. Since then, the only time he had been out of his sight was that one trip to Hive Island.

It's not like he really knows that so-called Donquixote, right? 

Kaido scoffed, "A Celestial Dragon turning into a pirate? Kid, are you joking?"

"I'm not joking! I asked Morgans, and more than a decade ago, in the North Blue, there was indeed an incident where a Celestial Dragon family was attacked by the local people," Ian replied confidently.

Of course, Ian hadn't actually asked.

But he could catch up on that later.

"Is that so?" 

The corners of Kaido's mouth finally curled into a smile. "Hahaha! That sounds quite interesting! Then go ahead, kid, bring that guy back!"

Bring back Donquixote Doflamingo, huh?

Sure, that works.

Ian shrugged. "No problem."

"But before that,"

Kaido let out a cold laugh. "Come on, kid."

Ian took a deep breath.

In an instant, his body transformed into roaring flames, a crimson spiked club gripped tightly in his hand.

Let's do this.

Later, in Ian's room, his companions had already gathered.

"The North Blue?" 

Black Maria placed Yamato on her lap, her slender fingers gently tending to the girl's wounds as she exclaimed in surprise, "Are we really going to the North Blue next?"

"My thought is, the four of us should go together."

Ian sat cross-legged on the cushion, relaxed. "Of course, this is just my plan. If it's inconvenient for you…"

"Of course, it's fine!"

Jack was the first to express his attitude. "I, Jack, will always support big brother Ian! Wherever big brother Ian goes, I will follow!"

"Isn't the North Blue outside the Grand Line?" 

Black Maria smiled and said, "That sounds quite interesting." 

They had only just left Wano twice, and now they were thinking of leaving the Grand Line altogether? 

Not a bad idea. 

"Very good." 

Ian nodded slightly. 

Jack and Black Maria were still not enough to make a mark in the New World, but if they were in the Four Seas, they could definitely take down some weaklings. 

"Let's go out and show off!" 

"Ian-nii!" 

Ulti climbed up to Ian using her hands and feet, tugging at his clothes with a pleading look. "We want to go too!" 

"Sorry, Ulti," Ian patted the girl's head gently. "You're still too young." 

Although the North Blue could be considered a more advanced beginner's village, who knows what they might encounter on the way? 

Bringing along two little kids was too risky. 

"But—" 

Ulti wanted to argue further. 

Ian had already raised his right hand, lightly tapping her forehead with his index and middle fingers, pushing Ulti's round little head back. "Forgive me, Ulti, maybe next time." 

Ulti covered her forehead and nodded gently. "I understand." 

Ian said to forgive him! 

Of course, that meant she had to forgive him, right? 

Ian didn't want to take them because they were still too weak. 

She had to become stronger! 

Ulti!! 

The girl silently vowed to herself. 

A few days later, the Golden Dragon, anchored in the Mogura Port, set sail again. 

"Ian-sama! Please rest assured! The route is confirmed, and we will reach our destination in the shortest time possible!" 

On the deck, the familiar face of Babanuki spoke loudly. 

Ian simply nodded. 

To head to the North Blue, they would travel north and then cross the Calm Belt; overall, it wasn't too far. 

"Let's set off!"

Yamato leaned over the ship's railing, laughing heartily.

The ship set sail.

It could be said that the speed of the *Golden Dragon* was quite impressive. Just a few days later, they found themselves in a peculiar sea area.

The once unceasing sea breeze had gradually died down, and the relentless waves had completely vanished, leaving the surface of the sea as smooth as a mirror.

The sky was cloudless, with nothing but a vast expanse of blue and the sun hanging high.

"Is this the Calm Belt?" 

Maria, with her dark complexion, exclaimed in surprise, "There's really not a breath of wind!"

Not only was there no wind, but there were also no clouds, no waves, and no ocean currents.

This was indeed the Calm Belt, a formidable barrier that sailing ships struggled to cross.

However, aboard the *Golden Dragon*, there were many sailors who could use oars to propel the ship forward. Though the speed would be slower, the Calm Belt wouldn't last much longer; with just over a day, they could surely reach the North Blue.

Ian stood at the side of the ship, lost in thought.

Speaking of the Calm Belt, hadn't Hancock and her sisters also been liberated by Tiger? 

Had they been sent back to Amazon Lily by Rayleigh?

Another question lingered: he had come up with the method of embedding Sea-Prism Stone on ships to traverse the Calm Belt. What was the current situation of Amazon Lily?

The Kuja Pirates could no longer rely on the Calm Belt to hide. How would the Navy deal with them?

All he could do was wish them good luck.

The journey through the Calm Belt was smoother than expected. 

Because the ship's hull was embedded with Sea-Prism Stone and they had not stopped along the way, they didn't encounter any Sea Kings. After a day, they successfully entered the North Blue.

Next, they would head towards the territory of Donquixote Doflamingo.

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