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South blue..

After much insistence from Bonney, who expressed an unwavering desire to join the crew and even volunteered to take on all cleaning duties aboard, Ron finally relented and allowed her to come aboard.

Thus, Jewelry Bonney, who had consumed an unnamed Paramecia-type Devil Fruit granting her the ability to alter her own or others' age by touch, officially became the sixth crew member of the Traveler (counting the kung fu dugong, Enzo).

After spending a year traveling through the South Blue, the crew set sail for the West Blue, the birthplace of the Mafia.

By the year 1516 of the Sea Calendar, Ron had turned sixteen.

This year marked several significant events, the most notable of which was the meteoric rise of the Red-Haired Pirates in the New World. They established themselves as the fourth emperor-level force, joining the Whitebeard Pirates, the Big Mom Pirates, and Kaido's Beasts Pirates.

The New World thus entered a new era, with the balance of power shared among the Four Emperors.

The seas appeared stable on the surface, as the forces of the Four Emperors, the Marines, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea counterbalanced each other. However, under this facade of order, numerous secret skirmishes and power plays were still unfolding.

None of this concerned Ron, however.

At present, he was exploring the islands of the West Blue with Robin, Conis, Enzo, and Bonney, who had been aboard for a year. Together, they embarked on a series of adventures, navigating through the dark underbelly of the mafia world.

The West Blue's pirates and criminal underworld, forged in constant gunfire and conflict, were markedly stronger than their counterparts in the relatively peaceful East and South Blues.

It was four months into their journey through the West Blue when Ron's crew crossed paths with the Fire Tank Pirates.

This crew was led by Capone Bege, a future member of the Eleven Supernovas and a Castle-Castle Fruit user. At the time, he had a bounty of 88 million berries.

When Ron's ship happened upon the scene, Bege was in the midst of a violent Marine battle. His Fire Tank Pirates were raining relentless cannon fire upon the rival Iron Axe Pirates, who had conspired with an enemy mafia faction to destroy them. The battlefield was ablaze, with the fiery wreckage of more than a dozen pirate ships lighting up the sea.

Spotting Ron's Traveler observing from a distance, Bege's arrogance flared. Without hesitation, he ordered his crew to fire on the unidentified vessel.

And then… it was over.

There was no need for Ron to intervene. Conis, Robin, Enzo, and Bonney, whose abilities had grown significantly over the past year of travel, decimated the Fire Tank Pirates.

The abrupt shift from victory to utter defeat left Bege utterly dumbfounded.

As he knelt in terror under the combined assault of Conis and Robin, the once-proud mafia don frantically offered a Devil Fruit and all his wealth in exchange for his life.

Relenting, Ron accepted the terms. Bonney used her powers to reduce Bege to the form of a child, after which he escorted the crew to his fortress on a nearby island. There, Ron's crew seized all of Bege's amassed fortune, worth approximately 500 million berries, along with the promised Devil Fruit.

The fruit, an ordinary Zoan-type Bird-Bird Fruit, wasn't particularly noteworthy.

However, in a twist, Ron decided to feed the fruit to Su, the cloud fox perched on Conis's shoulder.

Upon consuming the Zoan Fruit, Su's transformation was astounding. Her body grew several times larger, her snow-white wings spread wide, and her fluffy tail became enormous and luxurious, capable of comfortably supporting a reclining adult.

Her newfound ability to carry passengers in flight made her an extraordinary hybrid creature. She was no longer merely a cloud fox—heavenly fox seemed a far more fitting title.

Conis, Robin, and Bonney were enchanted by the change, cuddling Su and burying their faces in her soft fur. Even Enzo was smitten, often curling up to sleep on her plush tail.

True to his word, Ron spared Bege's life after taking his wealth and the fruit.

This encounter, however, spread the fame of Ron's mysterious crew across the West Blue.

Stories began to circulate, piecing together accounts from travelers who had seen the crew in the East and South Blues...

In no time, the mysterious and powerful wandering ship, which seemed to lack any specific purpose, was quickly linked to the rumors surrounding the enigmatic vessel that had been spoken of in the East Blue and South Blue.

Stories and legends of this mysterious ship began to spread across the West Blue.

The name of the ship's captain, the Traveler Ron, also became a well-known tale on the islands of the West Blue.

After learning about the sudden defeat of the once-flourishing Fire Tank Pirates and how their captain, Bege, remained tight-lipped about the encounter, the major mafia families and pirate crews of the West Blue grew increasingly wary and reverent of the mysterious ship. They issued strict orders to their subordinates: be cautious and avoid provoking unknown, solitary vessels.

As a result, Ron and his crew found their subsequent travels across the West Blue to be unusually calm and uneventful.

During the final months of that year, Ron and his crew reached the eastern part of the West Blue, where the Land of Flowers was located.

Stepping onto the massive island that housed the Land of Flowers, Ron's vitality points officially reached 3,000. His Armament Haki advanced to Level 6, and his swordsmanship, progressing from the realm of Iron Cutting to mastery, placed him among the elite swordsmen. Though he could not yet claim the title of "Great Swordsman," he stood among the top echelon of skilled swordsmen.

One day, as Ron led Conis, Robin, and the others through an icy expanse, they spotted a tall and burly figure in the distance. This figure was repeatedly slamming his head into the smooth, greenish ice surface. A group of onlookers had gathered around him.

The frozen land trembled with each impact of the man's head against the ice.

Curious, Conis gazed at the scene and asked, "Why is that man banging his head against the ice?"

Robin recognized the group and identified the man who was striking the ice. Smiling, she explained, "That is Chinjao, the leader of the Chinjao Family from the Land of Flowers. He is the twelfth pillar of the Happo Marines—a figurehead of their pirate organization. In his prime, he was a formidable pirate with a bounty of five hundred million berries. However, he has since retired."

"F-Five hundred million?! That hunched old man with a dent in his head?" Bonnie, now in the form of a pink-haired little girl, exclaimed in shock.

Robin chuckled softly at Bonnie's reaction. "In the past, his head wasn't flat but shaped like a sharp drill. That pointed head was his greatest weapon. He could even use it to crack open the indestructible Jewel Ice Sheet, which is said to contain unimaginable wealth."

"That impressive?" Bonnie asked, clicking her tongue in amazement. "So how did his head end up flat?"

"According to the stories, it was punched flat by Vice Admiral Garp, the Marine hero, over twenty years ago," Robin replied with a grin.

"Oh, I see. If it was Vice Admiral Garp, that makes sense," Bonnie said with a nod.

"Garp…"

As Chinjao continued to strike the Jewel Ice Sheet with his iron-like skull, the hunched elder suddenly stopped. His long, snow-white beard swayed as he turned his menacing, ghost-like face toward Ron and the others.

Robin, Conis, and Bonnie froze in place.

Standing beside them, clad in a black fur coat with his ever-broadening shoulders, Ron smiled calmly. The black blade at his waist gleamed faintly as he remarked, "It seems he heard your conversation quite clearly."

"No way! Could he really hear us from that far away?" Bonnie asked, visibly startled. "Is that old man's hearing really that sharp?"

The frozen ground trembled again.

With a burst of speed, Chinjao's massive frame hurtled toward them like a cannonball.

"It seems he really did hear us…" Conis said with a wry smile.

Robin watched the charging figure and nodded knowingly. "Indeed, it's best not to gossip about others behind their backs."

The distance of several hundred meters was covered in just three seconds.

With a resounding thud, Chinjao's imposing figure landed heavily before them. His long beard and hair fluttered wildly, and his intimidating gaze bore down on the group. The sheer force of his presence was overwhelming.

"You mentioned Garp, didn't you? Speak! What is your relationship with Garp?!"

The powerful aura from Chinjao sent Conis, Robin, and Bonnie's hair flying backward in disarray. However, the three women remained composed, their expressions relaxed and unconcerned, showing not the slightest trace of fear.

Standing nearby, the Kung Fu Dugong, Enzo, appeared eager to test his skills, his stance brimming with anticipation.

"Garp… Well, I'd say I'm somewhat of an acquaintance of his," Ron replied with a casual smile.

"An… acquaintance of Garp," Chinjao repeated, his eyes flashing with deep-seated hatred.

"If you're connected to Garp in any way, I won't let you go!"

His voice, laced with anger and vengeance, resonated across the icy expanse. He reached out with his massive hand, intending to seize the black-clad, black-haired youth before him.

At the same time, the other members of the Happo Marines who had accompanied Chinjao to the icy continent began to close in. Leading them was Sai, the vice-pillar of the Happo Marines, known for his mastery of the Eight Impact Fist.

Sai, carrying a Blade on his back, scrutinized the poised black-clad youth, the striking women beside him, and the Kung Fu Dugong wearing a steel vest. Suspicion flickered in his eyes.

"Who are these people…?"

Before he could delve further into his thoughts, Chinjao, consumed by rage, swung his massive hand through the air, aiming to grab the youth with the black blade at his waist.

Swish!

Just as Chinjao's hand was about to close around him, the black-clad youth vanished from sight as though he had teleported.

Sai's eyes narrowed in shock.

"What astonishing speed! Where did he go?"

His gaze darted around, his Observation Haki spreading out to locate the young man.

Spotting the black-clad youth abruptly reappearing midair, Sai urgently shouted, "Pillar—!"

"I don't need you to tell me!" Chinjao roared, spinning to launch a powerful punch skyward.

In midair, the black-haired youth, clad in his black coat, also threw a punch.

A disproportionately small fist collided with Chinjao's massive one.

For a moment, the air froze. Then, a deafening explosion erupted!

The shockwave surged outward with incredible force, spreading across the icy landscape.

Sai instinctively raised an arm to shield himself, while the Happo Marines members behind him were blasted several meters back by the sheer power of the impact.