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

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"I know."

Ron looked at the beer glass in front of him, now only filled with ice, and smiled:

"But for true travelers, sometimes danger can be a nice spice in the journey, can't it?"

"And I also believe that my power is sufficient to protect a historian who simply wants to understand the truth of history and realize his dream."

"so……"

As he spoke, he turned to Robin, raised his beer mug, now only containing ice, and said with a smile, "Want to come with me? Let's find out the truth behind that blank century of history."

Robin stared blankly at the smiling black-haired boy, a long-lost tremor stirring within him.

Sauro's dying words echoed in her ears.

"The sea is vast, and sooner or later you will meet partners who are willing to protect you."

If it's this person...

Can you really understand me?

When Robin and Ron remained silent.

The tavern was dimly lit, quiet and peaceful.

Just as Ron was about to lift his empty glass of wine, now filled with ice, to ask the bartender for another drink.

Robin, sitting next to him, lowered his head and said softly, "If your ship doesn't mind taking in a 'demon of Ohara' who could bring danger..."

"Then please let me join your journey."

…………

Gunfire raged through the streets of Rain City as numerous underground organizations and members of the Baroque Works clashed in a brutal and bloody battle.

In a dimly lit alleyway.

Robin and Ron walked side by side.

"I came to Alabasta to join Baroque Works and become Crocodile's subordinate, all for the sake of that legendary Poneglyph in this country. But until now, I haven't found a single clue about that stone."

"Legend has it that the ancient weapon, Hades, is recorded on that stone tablet. This is what Crocodile wanted to know, which is why I cooperated with him."

Robin said as he walked.

"That stone tablet must have been hidden somewhere by the Alabasta royal family..."

"I know where it is."

Robin suddenly turned to look at him, her eyes filled with surprise.

Ron smiled at her and said, "I told you, I know more than you think."

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95, The Power to Manipulate Steel (2/4, Customization Requested!)

At dawn.

The great battle in Rain City was coming to an end, and it was a victory for Baroque Works.

After tonight, Baroque Works will control the underground forces of the entire Alabasta Kingdom.

of course.

All of this hinges on whether Crocodile, as Mr. 0 of Baroque Works, can struggle to survive from his critically injured and dying state...

…………

Inside the small hotel.

Ron introduced Nico Robin to Connie.

"This is Nicole Robin, a historian and our new crew member."

"Hello Robin, my name is Conis, and I come from Skypiea."

Connies, with Cloud Fox perched on her shoulder, smiled and extended her hand to Robin.

"Hello."

Robin clasped her hand.

After the two women got to know each other.

Ron took out the Paramecia-type Iron-Iron Fruit from his system space and handed it to Conis.

Connie took the Devil Fruit, its peel covered in spiral patterns, from his hand, and murmured as she gazed at it:

"This is... a Devil Fruit."

"This is the Paramecia-type Iron-Iron Fruit. After eating it, you will have the ability to control steel, but the price is that you will become unable to swim and will be unable to touch seawater."

Ron's voice rang in her ears.

"Whether you want to eat it or not is up to you."

Robin, wearing a cowboy hat, stood aside, not wanting to disturb the two.

After staring at the Devil Fruit in her hand for a while, Connie's gaze hardened.

This precious Devil Fruit was something Ron specifically found for her.

She wanted to live up to that expectation!

She wanted to become stronger, to become someone who could help him, instead of being a decorative vase on the ship who was always protected and sheltered by him!

That wouldn't be what a partner is, nor would it be the adventure she wanted!

With a determined look in her eyes, Conis opened her mouth and took a bite of the Devil Fruit in her hand.

An incredibly strange and unpleasant taste spread through her mouth. Connie suppressed the urge to vomit and swallowed hard.

Devil Fruits only require one bite.

As the remaining Devil Fruit in her hand slowly disappeared, Conis's golden braids, which had been resting with her eyes closed, broke free of their restraints, and her long, strong golden hair danced wildly.

The cloud fox on her shoulder ran away in a panic, hiding behind Ron's feet.

Under the watchful eyes of Ron and Nico Robin.

Strands of liquid steel, like flowing silver, emerged from Conis's flowing blonde hair, twisting and turning as if they were alive.

The steel fixtures inside the room also trembled as if congratulating the birth of their queen!

When Connie's long blonde hair stopped flowing and fell to her waist.

She opened her eyes, a dark, eerie light flashing within them, and her aura became incredibly imposing.

She stretched out her right hand.

moment!

All the steel appliances in the room liquefied!

Strands of liquid, silvery black steel in the air converged toward the space above her palm!

She gazed at the ball of steel that twisted, changed, and grew larger above her palm.

Ron stood to the side with his arms crossed, a smile on his face.

A hint of shock appeared in Robin's eyes.

This is... the power to manipulate steel!

Although the development of a Devil Fruit's abilities largely depends on the user.

But before taking into account user differences.

There are also differences in strength among Paramecia-type Devil Fruit abilities.

Fruits like the Gravity Fruit, Tremor Fruit, and Float Fruit, which involve rules and are considered the most powerful, belong to the first tier. These fruits are extremely rare and their abilities may even be stronger than those of Logia-type fruits.

Those who manipulate matter and energy, such as the Gold-Gold Fruit and the Magnet-Magnet Fruit, belong to the second tier.

Fruits like the Gum-Gum Fruit, the Chop-Chop Fruit, and the String-String Fruit, which possess certain characteristics and attack abilities, are considered a step below, belonging to the third tier.

Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit and Float-Float Fruit belong to the fourth tier, with weaker offensive capabilities, more limited range, and a focus on support.

The Iron-Iron Fruit that Conis has eaten now belongs to the second tier.

In terms of ability alone, it is far more powerful than the Flower Flower Fruit.

After Connie ate the Iron-Iron Fruit and became familiar with its abilities, the three of them left Rain City together and headed towards Albana, the capital of Alabasta.

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After leaving Rain City.

Ron sent the two women to the capital Albana first, while he quickly searched the nearby desert.

He wanted to try to find the ruins where Luffy and Zoro fell in the original story.

Apart from the stone tablet in the Alabasta royal burial temple that records the history of Hades.

One of them is also buried in the deep pit of that mysterious site.