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

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When Kuina and her companions arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago.

Ron spent half a month traveling around the Grand Line, checking off all the islands he had missed before. One day, while passing by an island by chance, he sensed someone manipulating gravity. After paying a little attention, he determined that the person must be the future Marine Admiral Fujitora, now known as Rurouni Issho.

After meeting the blind wanderer whose real name is now Ikko.

Besides the bowl of noodles, Ron also treated him to two gambling games.

Then on that island, Ron and his friend had a debate about the state of the world, about justice and evil, and after that unsuccessful debate, the two got into a fight.

After that fight, the two made a bet.

The outcome of the bet will be revealed in the future.

After parting ways with Yixiao.

Ron calculated the time and guessed that Luffy had probably already set sail, so he came from the Grand Line to the East Blue to take a look.

The day before Luffy and his crew arrived at the sea restaurant.

So he came here.

When Luffy and his crew arrived at the sea restaurant and were fooling around with the chef, Sanji.

A figure in black, wearing a hat, sat with his back to them in a corner, enjoying the wine and food alone, a smile occasionally appearing on his lips.

He witnessed everything: the arrival of the Krieg Pirates, the arrival of Hawkeye, and the duel between Zoro and Hawkeye.

Time returns to the present.

When that figure in black suddenly appeared beside Zoro.

Everyone was taken aback.

After a moment of stunned silence, Luffy immediately assumed an attack stance, staring intently at the suddenly appearing figure and shouting, "You want to attack Zoro too? Get away from Zoro right now, or don't blame me for my fists being rough!"

"You're not being polite to me... Haha, it seems you've become quite powerful now, Luffy."

The man had his back to Luffy, and his voice was young, with a hint of a laugh.

I heard that person's voice.

Luffy and Nami, who was standing next to him, were both taken aback when they heard this.

"This voice... it sounds familiar. It's like I've heard it somewhere before."

Luffy tilted his head, frowning as he pondered.

As Nami gazed at the figure in the distance, a figure etched deep in her memory suddenly flashed through her mind.

Her eyes widened suddenly, the figure reflected in her amber pupils. Her lips parted, filled with a mixture of excitement, anticipation, fear, and trepidation.

She was afraid that she might have mistaken someone for someone else, and that her hopes would be dashed.

"Oh dear, still can't remember? You really are an idiot."

Under the watchful eyes of Luffy, Nami, Sanji from the Baratie, Red-Leg Zeff, Krieg, and others, the man raised his hand, slowly removed the black top hat from his head, and turned to face Luffy and Nami.

He was a young man with well-defined and gentle features, and a handsome appearance.

His eyes were closed, his medium-length black hair and wispy bangs swayed naturally in the sea breeze, and he looked calm and composed.

It gives people an extremely gentle and natural feeling.

"It's been a long time, Luffy, and... Nami."

Luffy stared at him, his eyes and mouth widening: "Could it be... you are... Ron?!"

Nami gazed at him, covering her mouth with her hands, tears of excitement and joy welling up uncontrollably. Her lips trembled, and her voice was like a dream: "I knew it, I knew you were still alive! I knew it, I knew it..."

For the past two years, she has been following his news and has never thought that he would die like that. She firmly believes that he is still alive and even wants to go to the Grand Line and the New World to find him.

She never expected that he would suddenly appear in front of her on such an ordinary day...

How could Nami not be surprised and excited?

"It's that very tasteful guest who came yesterday. I never expected him to be such a master."

Sanji looked at Ron in surprise.

"That person is..."

Redfoot Zhev, standing next to him, stared at the young man dressed in black with a black knife at his waist. His eyes narrowed sharply, and cold sweat dripped down his face.

Sanji noticed his expression and asked curiously, "Old man, what's wrong?"

"Idiot! Can't you recognize me?!"

Krieg's deep voice rang in Sanji's ears.

Sanji looked at him and saw that this arrogant and conceited guy was staring intently at the figure, with a hint of fear and awe in his eyes.

"He really didn't die... He's reappeared at sea after two years. Is he going to turn the ocean upside down again this time...?"

With cold sweat dripping down his face, Creek stared intently at the figure.

He wouldn't admit it.

Back when that guy was still a teenager, traveling around the East Blue, he once single-handedly defeated a pirate crew with just one sword!

Krieg, who had just formed his pirate crew at that time, was watching from a distance.

To this day, he still cannot forget that day.

"If I'm not mistaken, that guy should be the legendary traveler."

"Ron, the traveler with a bounty of 1.75 billion Berries!"

Listening to the deep, solemn words of Red-Foot Zhefu beside him.

Sanji's eyes widened rapidly, his mouth gaped open, and he didn't even notice his cigarette falling to the ground. He stared blankly at the figure in black.

Is he Ron the Traveler, the captain of the Sky Calamity Brigade?!

"First it was Hawkeye Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman and one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and then this legendary traveler who disappeared on the high seas for two years, his fate unknown, has reappeared... What day is it today?"

Redfoot Zhef exclaimed.

Red-Leg Zeff, a former great pirate, had certainly seen the world, but what happened today still shocked him beyond belief.

"Ah, Hawkeye is back!"

One of Creek's men saw in horror that the small coffin boat that had just left was coming back from the distant sea.

Hawkeye Mihawk stood at the bow of the ship, carrying one of the Supreme Grade Swords, Yoru.

His sharp, eagle-like eyes were fixed on this side, or rather, on someone he had been searching for for a long time.

His eyes were filled with fighting spirit.

176, let's go somewhere else.

Sensing his fighting spirit, Ron, with his eyes closed, smiled slightly and placed his hand on the hilt of the black sword at his waist.

"Djorkol Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman... is indeed a worthy opponent to draw his sword and fight."

"Are you really Ron?"

Luffy looked at Ron, still somewhat incredulous.

"You're still as clumsy as ever, Luffy."

"I can't believe it," Ron said helplessly. He flashed in front of Luffy and before Luffy could react, he punched him on the head.

"Ouch, that hurts!!"

Luffy clutched his head, which had suddenly sprouted a large red envelope, and yelled in pain.

"Can you remember now?"

Ron laughed, this punch was his response to Luffy's earlier words that he would not be polite to him.

"The feeling of that punch..."

Luffy rubbed his bulging head, racked his brains for a moment, then his eyes lit up. He punched Ron in the face, his expression full of surprise and excitement: "Just like before, you really are Ron!"

"Ah...it's been so long! Hehehe, how have you been?"

He grinned at Ron, revealing a set of big white teeth and gums, completely unconcerned about the big bump on his head.

As Nami gradually came to her senses and wiped the tears from her face, she was somewhat surprised to hear the conversation between the two.

This guy named Luffy actually knows him?

And it seems like the two of them have known each other for a long time...

"Have you seen Ace? You've grown so tall! Is Kuina with you? And... what's wrong with your eyes?"

Luffy asked several questions in a row.

Nami paused slightly after hearing his last question, and looked at Ron's face.

When I saw his tightly closed eyes.

Nami's heart skipped a beat.