Pirates: Martial Arts Masters on the Straw Hat Ship

"call……"

Ronan let out a long breath, feeling the surge of newfound power within him. Strength, speed, and physique—all had reached 13 points!

This all-round improvement made him feel like he had been elevated.

Thank you for your efforts.

Ronan looked at Buchi, who was swaying precariously, covered in blood, yet still trying to attack, and a hint of pity, typical of a martial artist, flashed in his eyes.

"In return, I'll give you a quick death."

Ronan stepped back half a step, holding his spear horizontally.

"Central-level Spear - Deadly Thrust!"

"puff!"

A flash of cold light.

The spear tip, like a shooting star, pierced through Buchi's thick neck in an instant, precisely severing his spinal nerves.

Buji's massive body stiffened abruptly, and the blood-red light in his eyes quickly faded, replaced by a deathly gray.

Ronan flicked his wrist and drew his iron spear.

"Boom!"

Buchi fell heavily to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.

The entire room fell silent.

Only the sea breeze blowing over the tip of the gun produced a faint whistling sound.

Ronan, carrying his blood-dripping iron spear, stepped over the rubble and corpses scattered on the ground, making his way step by step towards the last remaining stronghold, Zango, at the bottom of the slope.

With each step he took, the murderous aura emanating from him intensified.

In Zango's eyes, Ronan at this moment was no longer a human being, but a demon crawling out of hell!

"No...don't come any closer!"

Zango was so frightened that his legs went weak and he kept backing away until his back hit the cold rock wall.

He screamed incoherently, "You...you can't kill me! If you kill me, Captain Crowe won't let you get away with it! He's the incredibly intelligent 'Hundred Schemes' Crowe!"

Ronan continued walking, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "Your so-called Captain Crowe is probably tied up like a dumpling by now, waiting for the Navy to come and take him in."

"What?!" Zango was struck dumb.

In despair, he suddenly pulled the sharp boomerang from his pocket, a glimmer of hope flashing in his eyes: "Look at this... one, two..."

He attempted to hypnotize Ronan at the last minute.

"boring."

Ronan snorted coldly.

This kind of low-level hypnosis was as laughable as a child's magic trick in front of him, who had already awakened his Observation Haki.

Moreover, this hypnotist, who only relies on external aids and whose own combat strength is pitifully weak, has no value as a "sparring partner" for Ronan at this moment.

He has a bounty of nine million, but he's a complete waste.

"roll!"

Ronan didn't even glance at the boomerang, casually flicking his iron spear.

"when!"

The boomerang was instantly launched into the air, spinning and cutting into the nearby rocks.

Immediately afterward, Ronan flashed in front of Zango and kicked him hard in the stomach!

"Bang!"

Zangao was curled up like a shrimp, his eyes almost bulging out, clutching his stomach and kneeling on the ground, vomiting bile.

Ronan looked down at him, slammed his iron spear heavily on the ground, and said coldly:

"Don't make me bother, just find a rope and tie yourself up."

……

Thus, the Black Cat Pirates were completely wiped out.

When Ronan and his group returned to Sirob Village with the dejected Zango and the remaining few surviving pirate prisoners, the morning sun shone brightly on the dirt road at the village entrance, casting long, long shadows on them.

"We won! We won!"

The three children who had been watching from a distance—Green Pepper, Onion, and Carrot—excitedly rushed into the village, loudly announcing their victory.

Soon, the whole village was in an uproar.

When the villagers learned that these seemingly young outsiders had actually defeated the terrifying Black Cat Pirates, they flocked to the village entrance.

"Is this Ronan, the one who defeated the Black Cat Pirates? He's quite the handsome young man!"

"And that swordsman with three swords looks really fierce!"

"That guy in the straw hat is pretty awesome too!"

The villagers surrounded Ronan, Luffy, and Zoro, showering them with praise, and some even brought freshly picked fruit and homemade wine.

On the periphery of the crowd, Usopp experienced the highlight of his life.

Although he was mostly afraid and playing a supporting role in battle, that didn't stop him from "artistically embellishing" the story in front of the villagers.

"Cough cough! The situation was extremely critical at the time!"

Usopp stood on a wooden box, his nose sticking out, gesturing wildly as he spoke:

"That monster named Buchi is eight meters tall! He's incredibly strong! He shattered a mountain with a single punch!"

"But Captain Usopp, how could I be afraid? I drew back my slingshot, aimed at his weak point, and shouted, 'Fireball Star!'"

"Wow! Captain Usopp is amazing!" The children's eyes sparkled with admiration.

Even the villagers who usually scoffed at Usopp's boasting were now listening with smiles on their faces.

Because they knew that this time, this boastful, long-nosed brat had truly risked his life to protect the village.

Ronan watched this scene, slung the heavy iron spear over his back, and smiled faintly.

......

Xiluobu Village, afternoon.

The smoke of battle dissipated, the sea breeze carried away the stench of blood, and in its place came the aroma of food and the joy of surviving a catastrophe.

At Koya's luxurious villa, Ronan and his party received the highest level of hospitality.

On the long dining table, exquisite silver cutlery gleamed in the candlelight, alongside a golden-brown, crispy roasted turkey, juicy steak, and freshly picked fruit…

For Ronan, who had just gone through a fierce battle, nothing was happier than having a full stomach.

After a satisfying meal, the afternoon sun lazily spilled into the courtyard.

Miss Kaya, wearing a pale yellow dress and looking much healthier, walked over.

She looked at the four benefactors before her—Luffy, who was enjoying his meal; Zoro, who was wiping his sword; the beautiful and youthful Nami; and Ronan, who always had a gentle smile but was unfathomable—and her eyes were filled with gratitude.

"Everyone," Kaya's voice was gentle yet firm.

"To thank everyone for saving this village, and to thank you for saving my life..."

"I have prepared a gift for you all as a small token of my appreciation, and I hope you will accept it."

Upon hearing the word "gift," Ronan's heart skipped a beat.

Knowing the plot well, he naturally understood what this gift meant.

That was more than just a ship; it was the Straw Hat Pirates' original crewmate, a ship that carried countless laughs and tears.

Finally, on Enies Lobby, the Going Merry used its last ounce of strength to say, "I'm sorry, I wanted to take you on adventures forever."

That is a regret that will forever remain in the hearts of all One Piece fans.

……