One Piece: We already have the Four Gods, so my Six Paths Sage is reasonable, right?

"Hahahaha~~"

Rocks' laughter rang out behind Ron. Ron turned around and saw Rocks carrying a long sword on his shoulder, walking towards him at a leisurely pace.

"I never expected this... I really never expected this, Ron." Rocks stopped in front of him, tilted his head, and looked him up and down with an inscrutable smile. "You've been hiding this well. If Kaido knew that you used your weakest move when you sparred with him, do you think he'd be devastated?"

"Heh." Ron chuckled twice. He felt it was necessary to explain further. "You can't just say things like that, Rocks. I always have great respect for my opponents."

"Oh?" Lox's lips curled up exaggeratedly, his tone carrying a hint of obvious disbelief and mockery. "So, you're saying that the power and abilities you displayed later were all learned after we separated?"

Ron nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of frankness that even he found absurd: "It sounds unrealistic, but if I told you it really was true, would you believe me?"

"Heh~" Lox chuckled slyly, his expression instantly changing: "Do I look like an idiot to you?"

"......"

Ron was too lazy to explain anymore. No one would believe such a thing, mainly because it was just too outrageous.

Not long ago, he was a "turret" who relied on Tailed Beast Balls to conquer the world, but a few days later he became an all-around warrior with Eight Gates and Ice Release. He himself felt like he was bragging when he said it.

"Alright, kid, go back and rest." Lox patted Ron on the shoulder, walked past him, and headed straight ahead. "Leave the rest to me."

"I can help." Ron followed. He had already tested the Eight Gates Formation, but he had only just begun to learn the Ice Release.

"Heh," Lockes said without turning his head, his voice tinged with disdain, "You really underestimate your captain."

He paused for a moment, then added, "Also, you're a bit too bloodthirsty. You'll ruin my plans."

Ron stopped and watched Rocks' retreating figure, his brow furrowing slightly. "Good news? Is there something you want to discuss with Roger?"

Lox stopped, but still didn't turn around: "Not long ago, I learned some truths. But for you, it's far too early to know now."

He turned his head slightly, revealing half of his face: "Everyone in front of me was there, so I didn't have a chance to speak. But now is a good opportunity. I'll go over and ask him what his plans are."

Ron didn't respond immediately. When he transmigrated, the One Piece anime was still ongoing, and many truths were unknown to him.

But he wasn't in a hurry; sooner or later, he would know everything.

"Okay." Ron didn't ask any further questions or say anything more. He simply replied and turned to leave.

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The atmosphere aboard the Sword of Gibbe was surprisingly peaceful.

Golden Lion and Lingling were settling accounts, calculating how much treasure they had stolen from Roger's ship.

They didn't care at all about Rocks going after Roger.

The white-bearded man sat cross-legged on the ship's railing, one hand supporting his head, gazing at the activity on the island in the distance, lost in thought.

Annika sat on the steps by the entrance to the ship's hall, her hands neatly placed on her knees, her gaze occasionally drifting towards the island to see if Ron had returned.

She had just entered this completely new environment and was still adjusting to everything, so she seemed a little cautious.

At this moment, Whitebeard's gaze shifted slightly downwards, landing on Kaido, who was slowly walking back. The guy had a somewhat depressed look on his face, as if he had just lost something. He used to carry his spiked club, but now he was dragging it back.

"Got beaten up?" the white-bearded man spoke first, his tone tinged with a hint of teasing. "Looks sullen?"

Kaido looked up at the sound, glanced at Whitebeard, and didn't say anything immediately.

He quickened his pace, then leaped up and sat steadily on the railing, next to the white-bearded man.

"Newgate".

Kaido was silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke: "Tell me... when will I be able to obtain a powerful Devil Fruit?"

The white-bearded man glanced at him sideways.

Needless to say, this guy must have been provoked by Ron again.

"Didn't I already say?" The white-bearded man withdrew his gaze and said slowly, "These things depend on the right timing, location, and people; you can't rush them."

"What physical techniques do you know?" Kaido asked, his tone tinged with a hint of probing.

"What do you mean?" Whitebeard looked at Kaido beside him with great interest.

"Hmm..." Kaido frowned, as if trying to recall a vague scene, "It's like, you shout something like 'Open,' and then your power increases dramatically or something."

After listening, the white-bearded man looked at him with disdain: "Are you still dreaming? Having such a pipe dream. There's no such thing as a dream. If there really is, you teach me."

"Tsk, Newgate, you're so short-sighted!"

Kaido suddenly perked up, straightening his back a bit, his tone carrying a smug "You don't understand, do you?" vibe.

"I'm telling you, Ron knows it! Just now, he was going to show me this world's 'ultimate physical technique,' and after shouting it out, his power skyrocketed!"

The white-bearded man chuckled and shook his head: "Is it possible... he's playing a trick on you?"

"Impossible!" Kaido said decisively.

Just then,

A figure descended from the sky and landed steadily on the deck of the Sword of Gibbek.

"Ron, you're back just in time!" Kaido turned around and said, "That Newgate guy actually didn't believe you knew the world's strongest 'Ultimate Body Technique'!"

Ron glanced at Kaido, then at Whitebeard's "I'll see how you make this up" expression, and a slight smirk appeared on his lips.

He didn't explain anything, but instead joked with Kaido, "Kaido, do you want to learn? If you do, I'll teach you."

Before the words were finished, and before Kaido could respond, an unexpected voice came from the side.

"Lord Ron... Lord Ron," Annika stood up from the steps at some point, her hands nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, her eyes filled with a mixture of expectation and caution, "Can... can I learn too? If I learn, I can help you in the future."

Ron paused slightly and looked at Annika.

The main issue is that he's still unsure whether people in this world can actually learn the Eight Gates Formation.

"Ron!"

Kaido rushed over excitedly, asking anxiously, "What did you just say? Did you just say you were going to teach me?!"