One Piece :The Last Voyage to Mordor

Chapter 27: Chapter 25: The Shadowed Truth.



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1 .One piece: The Last Voyage to Mordor.

2 .Spider-Verse: The Web of Deception

3. Moriarty/ Sherlock: In The Game of Shadow and Blood.

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The golden eyes of the figure stared through them all like the weight of an ancient curse and the promise of inevitable doom. The crew could feel the gravity of its presence, its gaze piercing their souls.

Luffy tilted his head, unfazed as usual. "Oi, you don't look so scary."

Sanji, ever the charmer, took a step forward with a smirk. "But I bet you're deliciously mysterious, huh? Got anything to snack on down here?"

Zoro rolled his eyes. "Not the time for that, cook."

Chopper clung to Usopp, his wide eyes reflecting terror. "What is this? What's happening?"

Gandalf's voice, steady and firm, broke the tension in the room. "We've crossed into something far older than any of us," he said, eyes narrowed at the figure. "Who are you? And why have you awakened now?"

The figure's lips curled into a silent, wicked smile. Its presence radiated with ancient malice, yet there was something strangely calm in its demeanor.

"I am the Watcher of this forsaken land," the figure intoned. "The one who guards the secrets buried within this world." Its voice rang out like a soft, distant thunder, the echo reverberating in the very air itself. "And you, travelers, are not the first to seek the truth. But you may be the last."

Luffy leaned forward, his usual grin wide. "We're just trying to find a treasure, you know? One piece of the puzzle!"

Sanji narrowed his eyes. "But why are you hiding down here? What's so important?"

The Watcher's gaze drifted to the walls surrounding them, his fingers gliding across the cold stone. He turned back, his eyes glowing brighter, the golden hue deepening into an almost fire-like intensity.

"The treasure you seek is not the only thing that has been lost to time. You are standing upon the remains of an ancient war, one that dwarfs the conflict you know. The Void Century, the Ring, and this world are all tied together in ways you cannot begin to comprehend."

Robin stepped forward, her brow furrowed. "The Void Century... the truth behind it... you know of it?"

The Watcher nodded slowly. "Yes. The truth of the Ring, of the void, and of the One True Power that was once wielded by those who came before you. The wars of the past were not simply fought between men and elves, but between forces of unimaginable power."

Gandalf moved closer, his staff humming with energy. "The Ring… What does it have to do with the Void Century? Is the Ring a key to understanding it all?"

The Watcher's smile deepened. "The Ring is the symbol of that lost era, the bridge between the present and the forgotten past. But beware—the Ring is no simple artifact. It holds a curse, a power beyond the realms of control. Those who sought it out, those who wielded it, were doomed by their own greed."

Luffy's grin faded as he processed the gravity of the situation. "So, the Ring's bad news, huh?"

"Bad news?" The Watcher's voice echoed in a chilling laugh. "It is not merely bad. It is the embodiment of all corruption. A weapon forged to control and dominate. Those who wield it risk losing their very soul."

Nami's face twisted in confusion. "But how does this all connect to the Void Century? Why are we here?"

The Watcher gestured toward the massive throne, stepping aside. "The truth you seek lies within this very chamber, beneath the throne. But first, you must understand the history of the Ring and its creators."

With a flick of his hand, the air shifted, and the walls of the chamber began to morph. The stone surface rippled like the surface of a pond, revealing visions from the past.

The crew watched in awe as the air shimmered with an image of ancient kings, powerful mages, and mighty warriors—figures long lost to the passage of time.

The Watcher spoke again, his voice thick with sorrow. "The Ring was forged not by mortals, but by the immortals—creatures who once ruled over all of Middle-earth, wielding infinite power. They were the ones who sought to control the fate of all things, to bend the very fabric of reality."

The image flickered. A towering figure, clad in shining silver armor, appeared—his face obscured by an intricate helm.

"The creator of the Ring was no mere god, but a being who sought dominion over life and death itself. His name was lost to time, but those who came after him called him Sauron."

"Sauron?" Robin echoed, her voice a mixture of disbelief and recognition. "But… Sauron was the Dark Lord of Mordor. He was defeated centuries ago."

The Watcher's eyes gleamed. "Yes, defeated. But not destroyed. His power, the power of the Ring, is still felt throughout the world. And the curse of the Ring endures, waiting for the one who will claim it and bring about the final war."

Luffy clenched his fists. "So we have to stop it, right? We can't let anyone else get their hands on it."

The Watcher's face became stern, the golden glow in his eyes flickering with an ancient sadness. "The Ring has already found its bearer. You may stop the physical manifestation of Sauron's power, but the true curse of the Ring remains."

As the room grew heavier with tension, the floor beneath the crew began to shift. The stone parted like the rising of an ancient tomb, revealing a hidden stairwell.

"It's time for you to witness what lies beneath," the Watcher intoned.

And as the crew descended into the darkness, they could feel the weight of the world pressing down on them. The closer they came to the heart of the ruins, the more they could feel the malevolent presence stirring, waiting for the right moment to awaken.

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The Chamber of Forgotten Souls

The stairwell ended at a vast, circular chamber. The walls were adorned with intricate carvings depicting battles of old—immense armies clashing under the watchful eyes of beings that appeared not of this world.

At the center of the room stood a blackened pedestal, and upon it lay a single ring, its surface smooth, like burnished gold.

Luffy stepped forward, his eyes locked on the object. "That's it," he said. "The One Piece… or whatever is left of it."

The Watcher stepped forward, his voice low. "This is not your treasure, Luffy D. Monkey. This is a symbol of ruin. The Ring has corrupted even the land you stand upon. To take it… would be to embrace its curse."

Luffy stared at the ring, the energy around it calling to him, yet a sense of unease gnawed at him. This was no simple treasure; it was something much darker, a power that could break even the most formidable wills.

The crew stood silent, the weight of the Watcher's warning hanging heavy in the air. For the first time, Luffy's smile faltered. "What are we supposed to do?"

The Watcher's eyes softened, though still glowing with a terrifying fire. "To claim this Ring would bring only destruction. You must decide—do you fight for power? Or do you destroy it?"

But before anyone could respond—

The ground shook violently.

A cracking sound rang out as a massive shadow loomed over them.

The Eye of Sauron had awakened.

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To Be Continued in Chapter 26:The Awakening of the Shadows.

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