Simultaneous Transmigration: Why is it all One Piece world?

The old man stood up, took off the celestial dog mask, revealing a weathered face.

"Come with me."

He led Nok around to the back of the house, where there was a small workshop piled high with all sorts of knives and materials. The old man closed the door, turned around, and stared at Nok.

"You're saying...you killed the giant serpent?"

Nock nodded.

"When?"

"yesterday."

"How was he killed?"

Nock quickly explained it clearly.

The old man remained silent for a long time after listening.

Then, he suddenly squatted down, covered his face with his hands, and his shoulders began to shake violently.

No sound.

But Nock knew he was crying.

A former general, an old man who watched helplessly as his country fell, his son died tragically, and his people suffered, was now weeping loudly.

Nock didn't speak, he just waited quietly.

After an unknown amount of time, the old man finally lowered his hand, his eyes red and his face covered in tears.

"I...I am not a qualified general." Sukiyaki's voice was so hoarse that it was almost inaudible. "I let Orochi go, I couldn't protect Oden, I...I have failed the people of Wano Country."

Nock nodded, agreeing with those words.

"You really are a piece of trash."

He paused for a moment, then could only pretend he hadn't heard and raise his head to look at Nok.

"Thank you."

Nock shook his head.

"I didn't do this for you."

The old man paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile.

"I know, but you did something I couldn't do."

He stood up, walked to a cabinet in the corner of the workshop, unlocked it, and took out a long wooden box.

"You came here for this, right?"

He placed the wooden box in front of Nok and opened it.

A knife lay quietly inside.

The scabbard was plain and undecorated, while the hilt was wrapped with black rope, giving the entire knife a calm yet dangerous aura.

The second generation ghost Tetsu.

One of the twenty-one great swords, a legendary demon sword.

Nock looked at it, his eyes flickering slightly.

"This sword is the second generation of the Onikiri series," the old man said slowly. "Legend has it that it curses its wielder, bringing misfortune. But..."

He paused.

"The true demonic sword is never the sword itself, but the person who wields it."

He picked up the knife and solemnly handed it to Nock.

"You deserve it."

Nock took the knife.

The moment he touched it, he felt a strange sensation—not resistance, not rejection, but a kind of... resonance.

It's as if this knife is saying: You've come.

He drew the knife halfway out; the blade gleamed with a purplish light in the afterglow of the setting sun, its sharp edge seemingly capable of cutting through the air.

Good knife.

He sheathed his sword and looked at the old man.

Thanks.

The old man shook his head.

"I'm the one who should thank you."

He paused, then suddenly asked, "Where are you going next?"

Nock was silent for a moment.

"Going to sea".

The old man nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Just then, the workshop door was gently pushed open a crack, and a small head peeked in, blinking at them.

"Master, would this older brother like to stay for dinner?"

Nok looked at Xiaoyu.

That thin little face held the innocence and curiosity unique to children, along with a hint of timid expectation.

He suddenly remembered something.

"Xiaoyu, have you seen a young man wearing an orange hat with freckles on his face?"

Xiaoyu blinked her eyes, tilted her head, and thought for a moment.

"A big brother with freckles and an orange hat?"

Her eyes suddenly lit up.

"Ah! You mean Brother Ace!"

Nock raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Have you seen him?"

"Of course I've seen him!" Xiaoyu ran in excitedly, tugging at Nok's clothes. "Brother Ace is so kind! Not long ago, he drifted to our village in a huge ship. At first, everyone tied him up, but he wasn't angry at all, and he even shared all the food on the ship with us!"

"I even taught him how to weave straw hats!"

She became more and more excited as she talked, her little face flushed.

"Brother Ace stayed in the village for several weeks, playing with me every day and saying he would teach me to become stronger! He said that when I grow up and become a beautiful female ninja, he will take me out to sea!"

She tilted her little face up, her eyes sparkling.

"Big brother, do you know Brother Ace?"

Nock was silent for a moment.

Portgas D. Ace.

The son of Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, and the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. He is also a user of the Flame-Flame Fruit.

"I'd say we know each other," he mumbled in response. "Is he still in the village?"

Xiaoyu shook her head, a disappointed expression on her face.

"Brother Ace left yesterday. He said he had important things to do and would come back to see me after he finished."

yesterday.

Nock mentally calculated the time.

He forgot the specific reason, but Ace should be on his way to Onigashima right now.

His original plan was to steal a ship from Onigashima and kidnap a few pirates to be his crew. After all, although he had learned some navigation skills from the Navy's Nock, it was still too difficult for him to sail across the New World by himself.

But if I could get on Ace's ship...

That's different.

They were a group of experienced sea lions. Following them would not only solve our navigation problems, but also allow us to learn about the New World.

Nock looked at the second-generation Kitetsu in his hand.

Given Ace's personality, he probably wouldn't refuse someone who hitches a ride, right?

"Big brother?" Xiaoyu saw him lost in thought and tugged at his sleeve. "What's wrong?"

Nock snapped out of his daze and looked down at the little girl.

At the age of four, she lost both her parents and was raised by a former general who lived in anonymity, maintaining her innocence and kindness.

Ace, that guy, is pretty good at coaxing kids.

"It's nothing," he said. "Thank you for telling me all this."

Xiaoyu grinned, revealing a missing front tooth.

"You're welcome! Big brother is Ace's friend, so he's Tama's friend too!"

Friends...

Nock's lips twitched slightly, which could be considered a smile.

He turned towards Tengu Mountain and flew away.

The old man had put his mask back on and stood silently watching the scene. When Nok looked over, he nodded slightly.

"Are you going to find that kid named Ace?"

"Um."

Nock nodded.

The old man was silent for a while, then suddenly asked.

"What kind of person is he?"

Nock thought for a moment.

"Roger's son, a fool who would fight to the death for his brother."

The old man was stunned.

Roger's son?

Who is that?

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say.

Nock didn't explain further.

He hung the second-generation Kitetsu on his waist and nodded to the old man and Xiaoyu.

"I'm gone."

"Wait!" Xiaoyu suddenly ran over, took a small cloth bag out of her bosom, and stuffed it into Nok's hand.

Nock looked down and saw a bag of rice candy, made from the only grains he had. It was just a few small pieces, but they were wrapped very carefully.

"I'll give this to my big brother to eat on his way!" Xiaoyu looked up and smiled brightly.

Nock looked at the cloth bag in his hand and remained silent for two seconds.

Then he squatted down and looked Xiaoyu in the eye.

"Eat well and grow up well," he said. "When you become a stunning female ninja, someone will come to pick you up."

Xiaoyu nodded vigorously.

"Yes! Brother Ace promised me!"

Nock stood up, nodded to the old man, and turned to leave.

As the sun set, it cast a long shadow on him.

Xiaoyu stood at the village entrance, waving her tiny hand.

"Goodbye, big brother!"

Nock did not turn around.

He simply turned his back to her, raised his hand, and waved.

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