One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

“I know where it is, the lost steel city of Alkemi.”

"As, with me, sincere effort will be rewarded."

"This miraculous island will become a true miracle in the near future. Do you understand what I mean?"

Eternal life!?

As's expression subtly changed; the corners of his mouth slowly stretched into a wide grin, his wide eyes filled with ecstasy and anticipation for the future.

He dropped his crutches, knelt down on one knee with trembling hands, and pounded his chest with his right hand.

"On this island of miracles, there will only be one voice."

"That's your voice, Lord Ross! As long as I, As, can still walk and crawl!"

Even if hell lies ahead of you, I will follow you without hesitation!

"You are the only faith that keeps me alive, the only god that we citizens of the ideal world worship!"

"To proclaim your name and to carry out your will will become the duty of all citizens of Utopia!"

Chapter 30 Crossing the River and Destroying the Bridge: Roger, Feigning Ignorance: Ross

[#The Great Battle Ends! Was it a Loss of Humanity or a Decline in Morality?! Where does the carpet of blood lead?]

[#Infighting among the remnants of the Rocks Pirates! The story of the victor, Ross!]

[#GreatBattleAtSabah! Marine Hero Monkey D. Garp VS Pirate Gol D. Roger!]

【…】

"Uncle Ross, Uncle~~~"

A few days later, on Beehive Island, the site of Wang Zhi's former villa.

The sounds of hammering and banging carried far as the foundation was laid and the framework was erected...

As, holding the church design drawings, would frequently change the orientation to check if the construction was off-track.

Inside the garden, Ross didn't stop doing weighted push-ups; instead, he urged Bear to slap more weight plates onto his back.

"Uncle, are you cultivating again?"

Ivankov stopped near the man, clutching a newspaper and two very conspicuous wanted posters in his hand.

[Ross, Bounty: 2.53 billion Berries, Dead or Alive]

Gol D. Roger, Bounty: 3,099,000,000,000,000,000,000, Dead or Alive

"Uncle, your bounty has gone up again!"

"3333, 3334..."

While counting, Ross looked up at the two bounty posters placed in front of him.

"Little bear, come down first."

"Okay, I'll move them to the side right now."

The bear leaped off the barbell "tower" and then used the power of the Paw-Paw Fruit to swat away the weight.

Ross took the towel from Xiong and wiped his sweat while counting the numbers on the bounty poster.

"Oh, Roger's become famous, huh? Looks like he'll have to treat me to a good drink."

Blu-ray Blu-ray Blu-ray~~

Ross picked up the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

Kacha--

"You bastard!!"

Den Den Mushi instantly switches to an angry state:

"You've been enjoying yourself on Beehive Island, but do you know what I've been through these past few days... Watch out for Roger! Garp and Sengoku's attack is on again!!"

Kacha--

The Den Den Mushi hung up, and Ross remained calm, waiting for the Den Den Mushi to ring again.

Bru bru~~Crunch!

"Damn it! Rayleigh, Jabba! We're swimming forward, we don't want this stolen ship anymore!"

"Have Neptune bring Bubble Coral to pick us up. Let's hide in Dragon Palace for a while!"

Ross,

The Den Den Mushi glared angrily at the man in front of it.

"I'm warning you, if any of the clues about that final island turn out to be lies, I'll tear your Beehive Island apart!"

"It's not Beehive Island, it's Miracle Island."

Ross remained unperturbed, his smile unchanged.

“Roger, I assure you, that secret is absolutely worth being hunted down by Garp and his men for days.”

"After all, there are two types of historical inscriptions on stone tablets."

The Den Den Mushi blinked, its anger vanishing instantly, and its tentacles stuck to Ross's palm.

"Haha, I knew it! Ross, you're my best friend!"

"Your character is even more steadfast than the Red Earth. By the way, you just mentioned two colors. Oh dear, what a coincidence."

"I think I've heard of red stone tablets, but those kinds of tablets are very rare. Do you know anything about them?"

Ross nodded in agreement: "I understand. If you're not worried about the Den Den Mushi being tapped, I can pay you now."

Upon hearing this, the Den Den Mushi stretched out its tentacles to scratch its face, its brows furrowed, and it muttered to itself in great distress:

"Hmm, being eavesdropped on is indeed a difficult situation, but we're so far from Beehive Island..."

"You're still as cunning as ever. Tell me how many of those things there are first."

"Four."

Ross did not lie about the numbers.

There are a total of 4 historical stone markers: 1 for Fish-Man Island, 1 for Zou, and 1 for Wano Country.

The trail of the fourth piece...

Ross couldn't quite remember, but he vaguely recalled that decades later, a red stone tablet appeared at Lingling's place.

"Roger, how many times have you encountered red historical inscription stones since you set sail?"

"How many times have you asked me..."

The Den Den Mushi looked to its right guiltily, pursed its lips, and whistled.

"I've only ever encountered black ones. I've even seen red stone tablets before, hahaha!"

Ross: ...

This guy is so ungrateful...

"Is that so? Then our transaction is over."

Ross stared down at the Den Den Mushi with a blank expression, a hint of disdain in his downturned lips.

“I was going to share with you a few red stone tablets that I knew about, but since you haven’t encountered them, then never mind.”

"Oh right, I think I do know what those stone tablets are used for... Oh dear, why can't I remember now?"

"Hey!? Rose, wait a minute, I just suddenly remembered—Catcha!"

Ross tossed the Den Den Mushi aside and ignored it no matter how many times it rang.

"Lord Ross."

As soon as the call ended, As walked briskly over, leaning on his cane.

“Aurora just called to say that Gil Buster, a former member of the Rocks Pirates, is in the village that has just been cleaned up and wants to see you.”

Gil Buster, former gunner of the Rocks Pirates, is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the Spirit-Spirit Fruit ability.

"It's finally here."

Ross smiled. "Bear, take me to the village."

"I understand!" Bear raised his hand and patted Ross.

With a soft pop, Ross, covered in sweat, disappeared.

"Ross~~~ The treasure inventory is cleared out, totaling... huh?"

Olvia, who was carrying the ledger, was stunned.

"I just saw Ross, how did he suddenly disappear?"

“Miss Olvia…” As stepped forward to respond, explaining the reason for Ross’s disappearance.

"It's that Ghost Gunner, Ross told me about him."

Olvia tidied her silver sideburns, which had been ruffled by the wind.

"Once this church is built, Ross plans to build a super town around it."

"The job that Ghost Gunner will be in charge of in the future, I think it's something like... Eye of Surveillance?"

Super Town, Surveillance Eye.

As silently memorized the information.

"Please give this ledger to Ross later. I found a dark blue historical inscription in the vault!"

Olvia showed an excited expression.

"The ancient writing on that stone tablet is something I've never seen before; it must contain something very important!"

"If Ross comes looking for me, just tell him I live in the treasure vault."

"Yes, I will send you three meals a day."

"Then I'll leave it to you, Grandpa As~"

Watching the girl's excited departure, As shook his head and smiled.

"Youth is wonderful. You may have feelings for someone, but you are too shy to confess."

Beside them, Ivankov and Xiong exchanged a glance, both looking bewildered.

"You are all too young."

As put away the ledger and smiled as he patted the two boys on the head.

"Alright, you guys go have fun. I still need to check on the construction of the kindergarten."

"I wonder why Lord Ross wants to build early childhood education facilities~"

"Well, perhaps it's because I'm getting old. Lord Ross must have his reasons for doing this."

Chapter 31 Ghost Gunman Kiel Basda

Miracle Island, New Village

We need more help here!

"Move these scraps to the logging camp outside the village; there are carpenters there who can help you process them!"

"Hey, watch out! If you get hurt by the saw, it will definitely delay Lord Ross's plans!"

Walking along the streets where everything was in ruins, Kiel Basda curiously stopped someone.

"What about the bodies that Ross killed earlier?"

"Who are you?" The middle-aged man who was stopped looked wary, and his left hand subconsciously reached for the saw.

"Why are you asking about Lord Ross?!"

"You're not some hidden rat, are you?!"