Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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"Oh?"

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A new world, a vast ocean of nations.

"Well, well, well, well, that Golden Lion Shiki is really old now. He was actually killed by some guy who suddenly appeared."

Upon hearing the news, Big Mom laughed and stuffed cake into her mouth.

"After Shiki the Golden Lion cut off his own legs to escape from that underwater prison, he disappeared on the sea for more than 20 years. His strength inevitably declined, but this guy named Ron was able to kill him. His strength is indeed not to be underestimated."

Charlotte Katakuri, one of her three Sweet Commanders, stood before her with his arms crossed.

"Big brother is right."

Charlotte Cracker nodded in agreement, saying, "I never imagined that such a powerful being could exist in those seemingly weak seas."

"Mom, if we can win him over to our Kingdom, it will definitely increase our combat strength considerably."

"He's not even a pirate. He has great strength but stays in a place like the Four Seas. I don't think he would agree to join our Big Mom Pirates."

Katakuri shook his head.

"Come on, why think so much now? Let's wait until he enters the Grand Line. Isn't the pine cone cake I ordered ready yet?"

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New world, red-haired pirates.

"Killed that Golden Lion Shiki... That's quite an achievement."

The one-armed Shanks looked at the newspaper in his hand and laughed. "There are more and more strong people on this sea."

"Captain, do you remember that intern the Navy specially recruited five or six years ago?"

Beckman, who was chewing on a cigar, looked at Shanks and said.

"Hmm...is that so?"

Shanks thought for a moment, but couldn't recall anything.

Lucky Roux, munching on a chicken leg, said, "Isn't that the 11-year-old Navy special recruit trainee? I think his name is... what was it again?"

"Ron."

Beckman exhaled a puff of smoke.

"Yes, that seems to be the name."

Raki Lou nodded, then paused, surprised. "Huh?"

Shanks and his companions looked at Beckman with some surprise:

"Could it be that this traveler Ron is...?"

Ben Beckman, with his long gray hair, nodded: "It's probably the same person."

“I had noticed and investigated before. Three years ago, that intern specially recruited by the Navy left the Navy. After that, both Gecko Moria and Claudio, two of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, suffered great losses at the hands of a mysterious boy who called himself the Traveler Ron.”

"call……"

Beckman exhaled a smoke ring: "I think it must be him."

"Judging by the time, he should be around 17 years old this year."

"17 years old……"

Listening to his analysis and judgment, Yasopp and Raki Lu exchanged a glance, both of them showing surprise in each other's eyes.

"At the age of 17, he already possesses the strength to kill Shiki the Golden Lion... I really want to see him."

Shanks had a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

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The New World, Wano Country, the Beasts Pirates.

"Has Shiki become this weak? He disappeared for so long, and then suddenly he reappeared, only to be killed by some guy who suddenly appeared. How ridiculous!"

Kaido, holding a huge gourd and taking large gulps of wine, laughed loudly:

"If I had known this would happen, I would have been better off becoming one of my subordinates."

"Ron...that name sounds familiar."

"The Blazing Disaster," Jhin began.

Drought Jack crossed his arms and scoffed, "That kind of old stuff should have been retired long ago and turned into ashes for generations."

"What Traveler Ron? What mysterious powerhouse hiding in the world, teetering between justice and evil? Ha! I think he's just a cowardly coward who's too scared to enter the New World! Who knows what methods he used to kill that old bastard Shiki the Golden Lion? If I come to the New World, I'll crush him to pieces!"

Jack was as arrogant and irritable as ever today.

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Dressrosa.

Wearing arrogant sunglasses and a pink feather coat, Doflamingo sat cross-legged on his high throne, looking at the newspaper in his hand.

"He even killed Shiki the Golden Lion. That brat... has he grown to this level?"

Doflamingo recalled the look in the eyes of that black-haired boy on that warship years ago.

His lips gradually curled up, revealing a wild and arrogant smile.

"Is that look... a sign that you'll come after me in the future, kid?"

"Hehehehe, then I'll be waiting for you in this country."

As he let out a wild, arrogant laugh.

In the shadows of the main hall stood several figures.

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The first half of the Grand Line, the Devil's Triangle.

"That guy... he actually killed that legendary pirate, Shiki the Golden Lion?!"

Moonlight Moria held the newspaper, utterly horrified.

Perona, recalling the figure etched into her heart out of fear, broke out in a cold sweat: "Lord Moria, I... let's not think about revenge anymore."

“Speak! What nonsense are you spouting! He almost destroyed our ship!” Moria said sharply and urgently.

"But, but..."

"Revenge is inevitable, but now is not the time," Moria said through gritted teeth, his arms outstretched.

"Once I find a suitable shadow for Oars the Demon, and then collect more powerful corpses, I will definitely be able to avenge myself against that guy and Kaido!"

"By the way, Lord Moria, shouldn't we collect the Golden Lion's corpse?"

"Um... that guy is still in the North Sea. Let's go find Shiki the Golden Lion's body after he leaves the North Sea."

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The first half of the Grand Line, Alabasta.

Clarkdal, with a cigar in his mouth and a black fur coat draped over his shoulders, gripped the newspaper tightly in his hand, veins bulging on his forehead.

"That bastard..."

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The first half of the Grand Line, the Sabaody Archipelago.

Inside Xiaqi's Bamboo Pole Bar.

"After seven days of fierce fighting, we killed that Golden Lion Shiki... I guessed he would soon become famous throughout the seas, but I never expected it to be in this way..."

Sitting at the counter, Rayleigh looked at the newspaper in his hand, a wistful smile on his face. Three years had passed, and it seemed that kid had become much stronger.

If he were to fight that kid again now, he'd probably have to take it seriously.

I just don't know exactly how much effort I should put in, seventy percent or eighty percent?

"Let's start a new legend by stepping on the bones of the older generation."

Xia Qi exhaled a smoke ring. "I think it's great. Now let's see how he writes his own legend."

"Xia Qi, what do you think that kid will choose between accepting the constraints and breaking free from them?"

Rayleigh smiled, put down the newspaper in his hand, and asked Shakky.

Xia Qi shook her head: "I don't know."

We'll know soon enough.

Rayleigh smiled and took a sip of his drink.

"There's going to be a good show on the high seas."

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On this day, before the news-carrying gulls began spreading the news around the world.

Naval Headquarters, Marinevandor.