Pirates: Martial Arts Masters on the Straw Hat Ship

"oh--!!!"

The three of them shouted in unison, and their exhausted bodies were filled with energy once again.

After the special training plan was finalized, everyone's spirits were high.

Luffy sat cross-legged on the ram's head, enjoying the sea breeze, and turned to ask, "Nami! Where's our next stop? Are we about to enter the Grand Line?"

Nami was lying on the deck studying the nautical chart.

"That's right."

Nami looked up and pointed to the strange red dot on the chart: "According to the chart, we are now very close to the entrance of the Grand Line."

"The entrance?" Luffy curiously peered over.

Look here.

Nami pointed to a towering mountain icon on the map:

"The Grand Line is sandwiched between two Calm Belts, which ordinary ships cannot cross. The only entrance is this—Upside Down Mountain."

"Upside-down mountain?"

Ronan glanced at the map. Although he already knew the plot, he still felt an indescribable excitement when the name appeared before him.

That is a place where the four seas converge, a gateway to the Grand Line.

The intersection of the Red Line and the Grand Line.

Zoro leaned against the railing, arms crossed, looking at the mountain Nami pointed to, and pursed his lips:

"What a hassle! Why do we have to climb mountains? Can't we just cross the ocean?"

"No, that won't work."

Sanji walked over with several glasses of juice, handed one to Nami, and then gave Zoro a disdainful look:

"I once heard the old man in the restaurant say that the Grand Line is flanked by the Calm Belt, where there is no wind or ocean currents."

"And it is inhabited by colossal sea kings that are even larger than warships; it is a graveyard for ships."

"Only by rushing up from Reverse Mountain along that incredible canal can we enter the Grand Line."

"Rushing up the mountain?" Usopp was stunned. "Can water flow up a mountain? Why would it?"

"Because it's dangerous!" Sanji threatened.

"So why?!" Usopp cried out in frustration.

"That's all I know! I've never been there!" Sanji waved his hand impatiently.

That's because...

Nami was about to explain the principles of ocean currents and geographical structures.

"Then let's go in from the front!!!"

Luffy suddenly raised his hands and shouted excitedly, interrupting Nami's explanation.

"Are you even listening to me?!" Nami's forehead veins bulged with anger as she punched Luffy on the head. "That's a dangerous rapid!"

"But that seems more interesting!" Luffy didn't care about the danger at all; all he saw was adventure.

"Talking to you... I'm going crazy myself." Nami sighed helplessly, rubbing her forehead.

Ronan watched this scene from the side and couldn't help but chuckle.

This is so Luffy.

No matter if it's hell or a cliff ahead, as long as it's interesting, he will rush towards it without hesitation.

"Alright, now that we've made the decision, we need to be fully prepared."

Ronan interrupted the argument, bringing the topic back to reality:

"Ship maintenance, food and water supplies, and... I need to forge a suitable heavy gun."

"Yeah, yeah!" Luffy immediately chimed in, "Meat! We need to buy lots and lots of meat!!"

"Since we need to resupply..."

Nami looked at the sea chart again and pointed heavily at an island not far from Reverse Mountain.

"There is a very famous town on this island."

Nami's voice became somewhat solemn: "It's the island closest to the entrance to the Grand Line—Loguetown!"

"Loguetown?" Luffy blinked.

"Alternative name - The Town of Beginnings and Ends".

Zoro suddenly spoke, his eyes becoming deep, as if recalling something: "I remember hearing someone say before that this place is very famous."

"That's right."

Nami nodded, looked at Luffy, and said, word by word:

"That is where Gol D. Roger, the former Pirate King, was born."

"It was also the place where he was executed, ending his legendary life."

The sea breeze seemed to stand still at that moment.

Upon hearing the words "Pirate King," Luffy's playful smile vanished instantly.

He slowly straightened up, his gaze fixed on the distant north.

"One Piece... a town that's gone..."

Luffy murmured softly, with an indescribable longing and solemnity.

Twenty-two years ago, on the execution platform in that town, Roger's words ushered in the magnificent Great Pirate Era.

That is the holy land in the hearts of all pirates.

"Shall we go?" Nami looked at Luffy and asked softly.

Luffy was silent for a moment, then pressed down his straw hat. The brim covered his eyes, but it couldn't hide the smile on his lips.

"Okay, go!"

"I want to go see it!"

Luffy raised his head, his eyes shining brighter than the sun:

"The man who obtained ONE PIECE...the man who obtained everything in this world!"

"The town where he was born...and died!"

Ronan clenched his fist as he watched Luffy's resolute back.

Rogge Town...

Not only is there the legend of One Piece, but also the legendary demon sword Sandai Kitetsu and the elegant sword Yukihachi.

Maybe I can even forge a great gun that can accompany me on my conquest of the Grand Line.

"Raise the sails! Turn around!"

Luffy shouted loudly, his voice filled with heroic spirit:

"Target—Loguetown!!"

"oh--!!!"

With the sea breeze blowing, the Merry turned its bow toward the legendary town.

Heading at full speed towards the starting point of that great pirate era.

......

The East China Sea, a vast, unknown sea area.

The morning sunlight scattered like shattered gold across the shimmering sea, and a gentle sea breeze caressed the white sails of the Merry.

Several white seagulls circled around the mast, occasionally letting out a clear cry or two.

However, the scene on the deck was completely different from the tranquil sea view; it was a steamy, testosterone-fueled battlefield.

"Bang! Bang! Boom!"

The dull thuds of flesh colliding and the explosive sounds of air being torn apart exploded on the deck like a barrage of machine gun fire.

"Armament Haki - Harden!!"

With a wild roar from Luffy, his originally elastic rubber fist...

In an instant, it was covered with a layer of charred black luster, with a metallic texture, and slammed into the air in front of it.

"Snapped!"

Ronan caught the punch with one hand.

His palm was also covered with a faint layer of black domineering aura. The two forces collided in the air, creating a visible white air wave that made the surrounding orange tree leaves rustle.

"Good! You've increased the force by three points!"

A hint of admiration flashed in Ronan's eyes, and then with a flick of his wrist, he skillfully sent Luffy flying.