One Piece: The sky is azure, I just time-traveled today.

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The other side of the world.

Chambord Islands.

Ever since Liu Jiu left with Bonnie, they've always been a step too late...

Upon arriving at each location, Shichibukai Bartholomew Kuma would use his Paw-Paw Fruit powers to launch himself into the air and head to the next destination.

Xia Qi was used to returning to the "bargain-hunting bar" again and again, and she was happy that Liu Jiu used it as a transit point.

Otherwise, a mundane life would always be uneventful.

Unsurprisingly, Liu Jiu's attempt to find his father with Bonnie failed again this time.

Looking at Bonnie in front of me, I realized she had grown a few years older, but the girl's eyes were still filled with an eager anticipation of finding her father.

A few more days passed.

Liu Jiu thought for a moment, then calmly took out a Life Card. The card pointed to Kuina and the others, who were now Shichibukai.

Guided by the Life Card, Liu Jiu led Bonnie away from the "Extortion Bar" once again.

With almost no trouble, they found Kuina and her party, who were taking a short rest at a neutral port under the World Government.

"Uncle, you've arrived!"

When they saw Liu Jiu, Kuina, Sabo, and Robin all showed expressions of surprise and delight.

Even though Kuina is now the renowned "Purple Sword" of the seas, and Sabo and Robin are already capable of standing on their own, in front of Liu Jiu, they still seem like the children who needed his protection back in the Grand Line.

Kuina's gaze was quickly drawn to the pink-haired little girl next to Liu Jiu. "Who is this...?"

“Joelie Bonney,” Liu Jiu introduced simply, without going into too much detail about her background, but he pointed out the key point: “Her father is Bartholomew Bear.”

"Kuma?" Sabo raised an eyebrow in surprise. "That Shichibukai, 'Tyrant' Kuma?"

A hint of understanding flashed in Robin's eyes. She immediately thought of some rumors about why Kuma became a Shichibukai, and her gaze towards Bonney softened slightly.

Bonnie clung tightly to Liu Jiu's clothes, somewhat timid, but her eyes were stubborn as she looked at the three extraordinary young men in front of her, especially the older sister with a purple longsword at her waist and sharp eyes.

"We need to go to the New World to find the bears," Liu Jiu said succinctly, explaining his purpose.

"Go find another Shichibukai?" Kuina frowned slightly, but did not ask for further explanation, as she had unconditional trust in Liu Jiu's decision.

After a moment's thought, she nodded and said, "No problem. With my status as a Shichibukai, I can go directly to the New World through the World Government's special channel without having to go through Fish-Man Island, which will save a lot of time and is also more... discreet."

She keenly realized that Bonney's identity might be special and should not be exposed. Using the privileges of a Shichibukai was undoubtedly the safest and most convenient option.

Privileged access, straight to the new world!

The advantages of being a Shichibukai were on full display at this moment.

Kuina reported her itinerary directly to the relevant departments of the World Government and quickly obtained permission to use the special ocean current elevator at the top of the Red Line.

This is a fast track specially set up for high-ranking government officials and privileged figures such as the Seven Warlords of the Sea, avoiding the long and risky journey of coating Sabaody Archipelago, diving into the 10,000-meter-deep Fishman Island, and then crossing dangerous ocean currents.

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Guided by a naval pilot, Kuina and the others entered a huge, heavily guarded elevator.

The massive mechanical device roared as the elevator carrying everyone slowly ascended along a special track on the outer wall of the Red Line, reaching the top of the Red Line. After a short walk, it slowly descended from the other side.

When the group finally arrived at the other side of the Red Earth.

That is, the G1 branch of the naval base.

Here, Kuina asked the navy for a sailboat that wasn't too big.

Perhaps because she was handpicked by Vice Admiral Garp as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, most naval officers considered her one of their own.

Approval was granted quickly.

She personally hung the flag bearing her unique identity as a Shichibukai—

On a dark background, three wave patterns support a vertically oriented longsword.

The group boarded Kuina's sailboat, which flew the flag of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and then set sail.

Before me was still that sea with an even more violent climate, more turbulent waves, and an invisible sense of oppression permeating the air—the New World!

Kuina originally planned to use her status as a Shichibukai to use her authority to check on Kuma's movements.

Although the Seven Warlords of the Sea may not be on good terms, a basic system of reporting their whereabouts still exists.

But Liu Jiu stopped them; if they were investigated, their intentions would be exposed.

This was the perfect opportunity for Robin to strike. She left for a moment, her eyes narrowed, and she activated her ability. Several arms and eyes instantly sprouted next to the important documents stored at the naval base, allowing her to obtain crucial intelligence.

Waiting for her return.

"According to the latest intelligence, the 'Tyrant' Bear was last seen in the waters near the 'Sterak Kingdom' deep in the New World."

The Kingdom of Stella, a non-World Government member state of the New World known for its mechanical industry and rare metals, is said to be in a state of some turmoil recently.

“Then let’s go to Stella.” Liu Jiu’s tone was completely flat.

Upon hearing the news about her father, Bonnie's face immediately showed a mixture of tension and anticipation, and her hands unconsciously clenched into fists.

The ship adjusted its course, cutting through the giant waves unique to the New World, and headed towards the Kingdom of Stella.

Sabo cracked his knuckles, a familiar, eager smile playing on his lips: "'Tyrant' Bear? We owed him a favor a few years ago, I wonder if he remembers."

Robin seemed thoughtful: "The Kingdom of Stella... seems to have some interesting historical records."

Kuina's hand rested lightly on the hilt of Ziyun's sword, her eyes as sharp as ever. Whatever lay ahead, her sword was ready.

Especially in the New World, the three of them were often given specific tasks by Sengoku to solve problems.

The effect was surprisingly good, allowing them to make a name for themselves in the New World. Most great pirates would usually give way when they saw her.

The seas of the New World are never calm, especially in the depths far from the jurisdiction of Navy Branch G1.

Kuina's ship flew the conspicuous Shichibukai flag, which was supposed to be a deterrent, but in the eyes of some arrogant people, it became a very tempting challenge.

"Boom-boom!"

A cannonball, whistling through the air, landed on the sea not far from the port side of the sailboat, exploding into a towering column of water and causing the ship to rock violently.

Immediately afterwards, three massive, menacing pirate ships came from the side and rear, forming a triangular formation around Kuina's ship.

At the bow of the flagship stood a burly man with a menacing face, wearing a horned helmet. He carried a huge serrated cleaver and stared greedily and fiercely at the Shichibukai flag on Kuina's ship.

"Tsk tsk tsk, who was making such a grand entrance? Turns out it's just that Shichibukai 'Purple Sword' girl, who hasn't even grown her first hair yet!"

The burly man in the horned helmet spoke in a booming voice, filled with undisguised contempt, "What, you think you can do whatever you want in the New World just because you're wearing the World Government's dog tag?"

His pirates roared with arrogance, pointing various weapons at Kuina's ship.

“It’s the Mad Bull Pirates,” Sabo narrowed his eyes, recalling the bounty posters he had seen.

"Captain 'Mad Bull' Bart, with a bounty of 180 million Berries, is a guy who runs rampant on the edge of the New World by relying on brute force and numbers. It seems that some people are using our flag as a stepping stone."

Kuina's eyes were icy, her hand already on the hilt of Ziyun's sword. She loved these kinds of foolish, impulsive battles; they were the easiest to deal with.

"Now... I'm giving you one chance. It's not too late to escape!"

However, battles often break out in an instant.

"Bah... Men! Charge! Take down the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and we'll be famous throughout the land!"

Bart gave the order with a wild laugh.

On several pirate ships, frantic shouts erupted as grappling hooks and gangplanks were thrown out, and the ferocious pirates surged toward Kuina's ship like dumplings being dropped into boiling water!

"Since you're all looking for death, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Kuina snorted coldly, and the Purple Cloud sword was instantly drawn!

A condensed purple sword light swept out like a crescent moon, accurately severing several flying grappling hooks and knocking several pirates attempting to board into the sea.

Sabo also moved, darting out like a ghost. Armament Haki wrapped around the steel pipe in his hand, and with a single swing, he sent the approaching pirate flying along with his weapon with a dull thud. His movements were clean and swift.

Robin stood in front of Liu Jiu and Bonnie, his arms crossed in front of his chest.

"Dazzling Flowers·Spider Flower!"

Countless arms, like vines, grew wildly from the deck and the ship's sides, forming a series of tough nets that tightly bound and flung away pirates who tried to break in from all angles, creating an impenetrable defense.

The battle instantly became intense.

The sounds of shouts of battle, clashing weapons, and splashing into the water were incessant.

However, the pirates outnumbered each other, and a few managed to slip through the encirclement of sword light and arms, howling as they charged towards what seemed to be the weakest point—the rear.

That is, the location where Liu Jiu and Bonnie are!

A pirate with a sinister grin on his face, who seemed to think the girl was the easiest target, swung his scimitar at Bonney!

"Watch out!" Robin exclaimed, about to use her abilities to rescue him.

But Bonney, facing the menacing pirates, was not intimidated at all; instead, her eyes were unusually firm.

She stepped forward, suddenly reached out, and touched the man's body just before the pirate's curved blade was about to fall.

"Huh? Kid, are you trying to scam me?" The pirate grinned maliciously, his sword pausing for a moment.

But the next second, something unexpected happened!

A strange light emanated from Bonnie's hand, instantly enveloping the pirate.

To everyone's astonishment, the once robust and ferocious pirate aged rapidly at a visible speed! His skin became loose and wrinkled, his hair turned gray and sparse, his muscles atrophied, and his back became hunched... as if he had lived through decades in just a second or two!

"Uh... ah..."

He let out a hoarse, aged groan, and could no longer hold the scimitar in his hand, which fell to the deck with a clatter.

He stared in horror at his hands covered in age spots, then at the pink-haired girl in front of him, his eyes filled with unbelievable fear. Finally, he collapsed to the ground, too weak to even stand up.

"He's... a Devil Fruit user?!"

The entire battlefield seemed to freeze for a moment because of this bizarre scene.

Even Kuina, who was swinging her sword, and Sabo, who was wielding a steel pipe, paused slightly and looked at Bonnie in surprise.

“What… what kind of ability is this?” Sabo murmured.

A hint of shock flashed in Robin's eyes, then she analyzed: "Devil Fruit users... are probably those who can freely change their age?"