One Piece: With Sign-in System

Two Islands, One Message.

After delivering two massive islands to the World Government and the Marines, Ron was brimming with satisfaction.

While he knew these stunts wouldn't cause substantial damage, just imagining their frustration was enough to make him chuckle.

"If they ever try to hunt me down again, I'll just drop another island on them every now and then. Let's see who flinches first."

With that mischievous thought, Ron returned to the Sabaody Archipelago. The next day, after bidding farewell to Rayleigh and Shakky, he set sail aboard the Traveler.

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Farewell at Sabaody.

As the Traveler drifted farther from the shore, Shakky stood at the dock, her expression full of amusement.

"You seem unusually happy. What's on your mind?" Rayleigh asked, glancing at her curiously.

Shakky exhaled a plume of smoke, her lips curling into a sly smile.

"Those girls… every single one of them has feelings for Ron. And yet, none of them—nor he—seems to have realized it."

She let out a soft chuckle. "Isn't that entertaining?"

"All four of them?" Rayleigh's eyebrows shot up in surprise. But the astonishment quickly gave way to hearty laughter.

"That boy really is something else!"

Suddenly, Rayleigh's laughter stopped as a thought crossed his mind. He turned to Shakky, his expression sharp.

"Wait a second, Shakky. Don't tell me… you didn't meddle, did you?"

"Nothing much," she replied nonchalantly, blowing another smoke ring. "Just whispered a little encouragement into their ears."

"That's what you call nothing?! You're trying to turn that ship into a battlefield!"

"Because it's amusing," Shakky replied, her grin widening mischievously.

…

Not long after the Traveler left Sabaody, its crew activated the coating on the ship's hull. Slowly, the vessel sank beneath the waves, heading toward Fish-Man Island, ten thousand meters under the sea.

…

While Ron and his crew ventured into the depths, a piece of world-shaking news reached the hands of Morgans, the president of the World Economy News Paper.

Even for someone as seasoned as Morgans, the contents of the report made his eyes widen in shock. Beads of cold sweat formed on his forehead as he reread the message.

"Incredible… He disappeared for such a short time, yet managed to create such a colossal incident. That traveler, Ron…" Morgans's hands trembled with excitement, his beak curling into a grin.

"… is magnificent!"

"Drop everything! Spread this news across the seas immediately!" Morgans barked orders to his staff.

His employees, equally stunned by the report, hesitated.

"Is this… true?" one asked, voice quivering.

"It's verified," Morgans said, his tone firm. "A direct tip from my most reliable source."

"Boss, are you sure we should publish this? This will openly humiliate the World Government and the Marines…"

"Leave the consequences to me!" Morgans declared, his chest puffed out. "I, Morgans, the king of news, will take full responsibility!"

By day's end, fleets of News Coo birds spread the story far and wide, delivering newspapers to every corner of the seas.

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Sabaody Archipelago.

Rayleigh held a newspaper in his hands, his eyes scanning the bold headlines. His face morphed from shock to exasperation, ending in a helpless smile.

"So that's what he meant by having something to take care of yesterday…" Rayleigh muttered, rubbing his temples. "The crazy brat actually dropped islands on both Mary Geoise and Marineford?!"

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Water 7

In the bustling city of Water 7, Rob Lucci, disguised as a shipwright, froze as he read the report.

"That bastard…" Lucci muttered, his voice low and disbelieving. "He actually dared to attack Mary Geoise with an island?!"

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Thriller Bark.

Far away in the eerie waters of the Florian Triangle, Gecko Moria stared at the paper in his trembling hands.

"A lunatic… That guy is an absolute lunatic!"

Even Kaido, in all his recklessness, wouldn't dare attack Mary Geoise. But Ron… Ron had struck both Mary Geoise and Marineford in a single day.

"Is there anyone in this world crazier than him?" Moria's hands fell to his sides, his ambition of revenge dissipating into nothing.

"I don't want to wake up one day to an island falling on my head…"

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Alabasta.

In the dry desert kingdom of Alabasta, Crocodile crushed the newspaper in his hand, his jaw clenched tightly.

"That bastard… He actually dared…"

Compared to Ron's audacious act of attacking Mary Geoise and Marineford with entire islands, Crocodile's own schemes of seizing a kingdom suddenly felt insignificant.

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Amazon Lily.

On the island of Amazon Lily, the news sent shockwaves through the palace.

"Two islands… He attacked both Mary Geoise and Marineford in one day?!"

Boa Hancock, the Pirate Empress, sat frozen, her heart pounding in her chest.

"That's the Holy Land of the Celestial Dragons… Mary Geoise…"

Beside her, Sandersonia and Marigold were equally stunned, their scalps tingling as they processed the news.

"How crazy must that man be to even think of doing something like this?!"

"Does he even care about his life?!"

This was no longer just a challenge to the heavens—it was a direct assault on the World Government and the Celestial Dragons!

Hancock's mind vividly conjured the image of the black-haired boy. She closed her eyes, biting her lip gently. Ron's face, his determined and confident demeanor, became clearer in her thoughts.

If it were him... surely, he could understand me...

Unbidden, a memory surfaced—the moment when she and Ron had stood face to face, so close their noses nearly touched. His warm breath seemed to transcend time, brushing against her cheek from within the depths of her recollection.

Her face flushed lightly at the thought.

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Aboard the Moby Dick.

"Gurararara! Attacking the World Government, huh? That brat's got guts!"

Whitebeard's hearty laughter boomed across the deck. "The seas are getting more interesting by the day! Gurararara!"

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Dressrosa.

"He dared to attack Mary Geoise...?"

Doflamingo couldn't bring himself to laugh. His face darkened as he studied the news.

He had once assumed the World Government and Marines would deploy their strongest forces to crush that brat, and in fact, they had—sending Kizaru and Kuma after him. But Ron had not only survived; he had struck back with an even bolder move: hurling entire islands at Mary Geoise and Marineford.

What kind of madman would dare such a thing?

And, he left unscathed. His Paramecia Devil Fruit allowed him to take to the skies, making him nearly impossible to corner or capture. For those who dared oppose him, the threat of islands falling from the sky would loom ever present.

"That brat... I should have killed him back on that warship, no matter the cost!" Doflamingo clenched his teeth in frustration.

…

Elsewhere in the New World.

A single ship was locked in pursuit of a pirate crew with three vessels.

A towering figure leapt high into the air, his right arm transforming into a massive crusher. With a loud roar, he unleashed a devastating attack.

The powerful blast obliterated one of the pirate ships, sending the remaining two flying in the shockwave. Screams echoed as pirates tumbled into the sea.

The figure landed back on his ship—a burly man with short purple hair, sunglasses, and a rugged, imposing aura. It was none other than Zephyr, now operating independently from the Marines.

"Zephyr-sensei."

Ain approached, handing him a white coat. Though similar to the Marines' justice coats, this one bore no such inscription on its back.

Zephyr draped the coat over his shoulders and took a sip of tea offered by Binz. His gaze shifted to Ain, who stood beside him, a sword at her waist and a thoughtful look on her face.

"Any word on that kid?"

Ain shook her head. "Not since the battle on Drum Island."

"I see..."

Zephyr glanced down at the tea in his cup, a rare hint of emotion crossing his face. "To think that boy could already hold his own against Kizaru…"

Ain's lips curved into a small smile as she recalled the boy from six years ago. The boy who had once been shorter than her now towered over her. Time truly flew by.

Just then, a seagull swooped down, dropping a newspaper onto the deck. Ain caught it mid-air and unfolded it. Her eyes widened in shock as she scanned the headlines.

"What?!"

Zephyr and Binz both turned to her, startled.

"What is it?" Zephyr asked.

"It's news about Ron," Ain said, her voice trembling.

Zephyr's expression hardened. "What did that brat do this time?"

"He... he used islands to attack Mary Geoise and Marineford."

"What?!" Zephyr's eyes narrowed.

"And... and Marineford as well."

This revelation left Zephyr momentarily speechless.

Crack!

The cup in Zephyr's hand shattered under the pressure of his grip.

As countless people across the seas reeled in shock, disbelief, and terror at the unprecedented events, the depths of the ocean held a different kind of story.

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Beneath the Sea.

Encased in a protective bubble of coated film, the Traveler glided along the ocean currents, heading toward Fish-Man Island.

All around, massive sea beasts, vibrant marine life, and towering Sea Kings moved through the waters. Compared to their colossal forms, the Traveler appeared minuscule, a speck in the vast underwater world.

Inside the Cabin.

Around the dining table, an air of warmth and camaraderie prevailed despite the tension of recent events.

"Captain, are you sure you're okay eating like this?" Conis asked with concern, watching Ron navigate his meal with closed eyes and utensils in hand. "Should I help you? Maybe feed you instead?"

At her words, Kuina, Robin, and Bonney all paused. Their gazes flicked toward Conis, curiosity lighting their eyes.

Is she the one Shakky hinted at? Kuina thought, recalling the older woman's teasing suggestion that one of the four women aboard harbored feelings for Ron.

Ron smiled, shaking his head. "No need. I can smell the food just fine."

With that, he stabbed his fork into a slice of steak on the plate in front of him, cutting it deftly and taking a hearty bite.

"Even with your eyes closed, you can locate the food so accurately?" Enzo's face lit up with admiration.

"Basic skill. Practice enough, and you'll get the hang of it too," Ron said nonchalantly.

"Really?! I'll give it a try then!" Enzo exclaimed excitedly, activating his Observation Haki. Closing his eyes, he reached out with his chopsticks, aiming for a dish in front of him.

Clatter!

He promptly knocked an entire plate of food off the table.

Smack!

Kuina's hand came down on his head, her expression a mix of exasperation and amusement.

"Don't copy everything Ron does!"

"Ow!" Enzo rubbed his head, pouting.

…

The Era of the Sea—Year 1517, End of the Month.

The traveler Ron, having used islands as weapons to launch a daring assault on the World Government's holy land, Mary Geoise, and the Marine Headquarters, Marineford, saw his bounty skyrocket once again.

The staggering sum had now crossed the one-billion mark, climbing to an astronomical 1.34 billion berries!

…

Meanwhile, ten thousand meters beneath the ocean's surface, under the radiant glow of the Sunlight Tree Eve, the Traveler approached its next destination.

As the giant bubble surrounding Fish-Man Island loomed ahead, the ship slowly sailed into its embrace, the sparkling hues of the underwater city beginning to unfold before them.

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