One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

Because I don't want to see such tragic love stories again.

Ross could only think these thoughts to himself; Bear and Ginny were still just kids, and it was too early to talk about love and romance.

"destiny."

fate?

The three little devils tilted their heads in unison, golden question marks floating above them.

"That's right, it's fate."

Ross crossed his arms in front of his chest and tucked them into his sleeves.

His gaze into the distance grew increasingly profound, his deep brown pupils reflecting the ever-changing, shimmering scenery.

"What I want to do is dangerous and requires the help of many partners. I have faith in your future."

“Bear, Ginny, Ivankov, you are the chosen ones.”

"You are destined to carry your fate forward, just like me."

The three exchanged a glance, each understanding the surprise in the other's eyes.

Why is this man acting so strangely...?

“I heard it, the wind of destiny, that fierce wind blowing from the sea and the sky.”

Ross raised his head and gazed in the direction where Kaido had disappeared.

'Is my death the key to unlocking a new era?'

Suddenly, Lox's voice came from the workshop floating beside them.

Ross's lips curled slightly upward as he murmured:

"Hmm~"

"Who knows what that means? One whale fall can bring about the birth of countless species."

"Just consider it a contribution, except that I will consume most of the nutrients from the dead whale."

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Half a day later, at dusk, the giant ray that had been flying in the air slowly descended towards the sea.

After half a day's voyage, they didn't even reach the Western Sea Kingdom, let alone encounter a small island where they could rest.

If it weren't for encountering a familiar pirate ship...

The giant ray transformed into a streak of light and flew into its sheath. Ross descended towards the sea below, carrying a bear and Ivankov under his armpits.

Ginny was clinging tightly to his shoulder.

"It's been so long, Shaki-chan~~"

"That voice..."

On the deck, Shakky, who was cuddling with Rayleigh, looked up in surprise.

"It's you, Ross! What are you doing here?"

Ross landed next to Shakky and put down the three little devils.

"Jabbar! Could you do me a favor? These three kids are hungry. Could you please take them to the kitchen for a snack and also bring me a dinner?"

"If you do good deeds, you can have eight sons in one pregnancy!"

Jabba angrily threw the half-empty bottle at Ross.

"The remnants of the Rocks Pirates are really shameless."

"Hey, you three, come with me. I'll take you to get something to eat."

Ginny and the other two instinctively looked at Ross.

"Go ahead, this brainless pirate crew is safe, they won't lay a hand on a kid."

bang~

Ross laughed heartily, completely ignoring the slap Roger had given him on the back of the head.

"Don't act like you own this place!"

"This is my pirate ship, the Roger Pirates, not some idiot pirate crew!!"

"Really? Hahaha~~"

Ross chuckled and scratched the back of his head. "But you're really a bit dim-witted as captain. I heard Rayleigh's prestige is even higher than yours."

"What?! Hey Rayleigh, are you dreaming about becoming captain again?!"

Watching the two dimwitted men start fighting, Ross shrugged at Shakky, who was looking at him.

"They really should learn their lesson."

Shakky shook her head helplessly. Back on Beehive Island, Ross liked to stir up trouble and then use their squabbles as a drinking pastime.

"You must have been flying for so long and couldn't find a place to land, so you came to hitch a ride on Roger's ship, right?"

Ross stopped smiling and coughed a few times.

"That's true, but the Roger Pirates are really lively these days."

"Both emperors of Amazon Lily are here, and so is that guy. When did you guys get so close to Garp?"

The navy officer who was called out turned to Ross and said, "It's you, the invisible man from the Rocks ship."

Garp, his body wrapped in blood-stained bandages, slowly walked over and sat down about half a meter away from Ross.

"Your aura is strange. Why do I sense the aura of Rocks on you?"

Upon hearing this, Roger, who was playing around with Rayleigh not far away, immediately broke away and walked to Garp's side, sitting down next to him like a good friend.

"So you feel that way too, Garp~"

Roger stroked Rose's stubble, which hadn't been trimmed in days, and looked him up and down.

He had the same feeling, but unlike Karp, he also heard some strange, yet somewhat familiar, voices coming from this man.

Just like Rocks.

Ross remained unmoved. "Perhaps Rocks can't bear to leave this sea, and even after becoming a ghost, he'll still haunt me?"

Upon hearing this, Roger's previously serious expression instantly turned into a deadpan one.

"Hey, you bastard, don't joke about the dead Rocks."

Ross put on an innocent expression and let out a long, helpless sigh:

"What's wrong with this ocean? To be honest, nobody believes it."

"Roger, how about we make a deal?"

Ross put on a smiling expression, took the initiative to change the subject, and replied after activating his domineering aura.

"Your injury is preventing you from attending the banquet later, right? I can help you recover."

"The price, well..."

"In the future, I might need your help with something small, something you can do for me without going against my will, how about that?"

"Of course, since it's a transaction, it's entirely up to you. Whether you agree or not is up to you."

Chapter 6 Shanks - Milk Flavor Version

That night--

[The Roger Pirates, the stern of the Oro Jackson]

The lively sounds of the banquet at the bow of the ship carried far.

Garp rested his hands on the stern railing, gazing at the dark sea.

The bandages that had been wrapped around his body were gone, and his bare upper body showed no signs of injury.

Da·Da·Da··

The sound of boots treading on wooden planks slowly approached.

Roger approached carrying two bottles of liquor. After handing one to Karp, he leaned against the railing and asked in a low voice:

"Garp, what do you think?"

"Is Ross's healing ability a Devil Fruit power?"

Recalling his earlier probing, Garp took a sip of his drink and shook his head:

"I don't know, it's not important."

"This ocean is too vast, and strange people have strange abilities; this matter is not worth investigating further."

Roger nodded slightly in approval, but the memory of that almost inhuman healing speed still lingered...

"That treatment method is indeed powerful, but Garp, the voice I heard should be correct."

"That's the voice of Rocks!"

Garp paused in his drinking motion, his head drooping as he stared blankly at the sea.

His facial expression was obscured by the darkness cast by the night.

"Rocks..."

"Tsk, one troublesome guy after another is popping up."

"Roger, I'm leaving now. If we meet again, I'll definitely put you in jail!"

bang bang bang~

Using Moonwalk to ascend into the air, Garp's footsteps produced a crisp sound that echoed in the night.

Roger didn't turn around or say goodbye; he knew that Garp should be in the same boat as him now.

My feelings cannot be simply described as "complex".

Rocks' voice was actually coming from that man's body?

Are you kidding me?!

Rayleigh witnessed Rocks being killed by the Knights of God with his own eyes!

Glug~ Glug~ Glug~~

The wine flowed down his chin and onto his clothes, and the bottle was thrown into the rolling waves.

Roger wiped the drink from his lips, shook his head, and decided to stop thinking about it.

He patted his face a few times, put on a smile, and ran quickly towards the deck.

"Hey, you guys have a banquet and you don't even wait for the captain?!"

"Make way! Make way! Your beloved captain, the future Pirate King Roger, is here!!!"

Roger's hearty "Wahahaha" laughter rang out from the crowd, but the laughter quickly turned into screams of pain as he was ganged up on.

Rayleigh glanced at Ross, who was holding Shanks beside him, and said, "If you like this kid, take him with you."

"We are the Roger Pirates, not a charity that feeds kids."

Take it away~~

Ross looked down at Shanks, who was fast asleep sucking his thumb, his eyes filled with tenderness.

Indeed, no matter what kind of creature it is, it is always cutest when it is young.

"If you don't want it, I can take it with me. But is this the only little brat you found?"

Unaware of what was going on, Rayleigh picked up the bottle and drank it down in one gulp.

"Otherwise, the fact that this brat appeared in the treasure chest means someone probably put it there to escape."

Ross, who knew Shanks' origins, didn't offer much explanation.

Bucky's absence is indeed a headache. Ross honestly admitted that he actually prefers young Bucky to Shanks.

"If you find it too much trouble, I can take it with me, that's fine."