One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

"And this is...?"

"The son of a naval hero, well, now that he's joined, he's one of us. Let bygones be bygones."

"Let's get rid of the skeletons and head to the venue for drinks!"

Hanaha pulled Dorrag away, not wanting the newcomer to see any secrets he shouldn't have.

For example, the process of Ross becoming stronger.

Joining is one thing, being wary is another; these are two completely different things.

Ross was very pleased with Hana Hanafuda's keen eye; the moment Dorag disappeared around the corner, the famous sword at his waist vanished.

At the same time, Lox's furious voice could be heard from inside the workshop.

"What are you trying to control me for, you bastard!"

'I am Lox D. Gibbec, not your personal blacksmith!'

"Damn it, Rose, I'm not a blacksmith!!!"

[The famous sword "Sakura" + the Chop-Chop Fruit = Thousand Cherry Blossoms, Zanpakuto under construction...]

Chapter 75 Scatter, Senbonzakura!

[Zanpakuto unlocked: Minazuki, Nosara, Senbonzakura]

[Bleach Mark: Byakuya Kuchiki]

[Current resonance level: 1%]

[Mark Effects (Bronze): Shikai, Thousand Blades, Footwork Essentials - Flash Flower, Hado]

You heard the whispers of Senbonzakura; it seemed to be calling a name—Kuchiki Rukia.

Ross, who was walking at the back of the group, began to digest the power of his new Zanpakuto.

[Thousand Blades: Automatically activated upon Shikai. When Senbonzakura's blades fight in the name of protection, their flight speed is enhanced.]

【Footwork Essentials - Flash: Adds rotation to the Instant Step, increasing its release speed and turning speed.】

Senbonzakura...

Ross frowned slightly. It was the same initial four abilities, but the power of Senbonzakura...

It's not that it's too weak.

After all, the battles of Shinigami are battles of spiritual pressure. If Aizen or Yamamoto Genryusai's Zanpakuto were Senbonzakura, the shattered blades they released would probably be enough to cover the entire sky.

Putting aside his power for now, Rose wholeheartedly admits that he's handsome.

However, in the later stages of the Bleach anime, Senbonzakura always gave people a feeling of being flashy but impractical.

Better than those below, but not as good as those above.

Ultimately, it can only be considered as one of the second-best Zanpakuto.

Whoosh! Boom!

call out……

Fireworks shot into the sky, and the booming explosions interrupted Ross's thoughts.

"You can't see anything during the day, so why don't the people here set off fireworks at night?"

As soon as Pakistan finished speaking, dark clouds drifted in from the distant horizon.

The previously blurry fireworks display instantly became clear, but before Bucky could even cheer...

The piercing alarm sounded throughout Water Seven.

[Everyone, move to higher ground!]

[Everyone, seek higher ground! The water goddess "Aqua Ragna" will arrive at the nearshore area an hour ahead of schedule!!]

Everyone...

"Are you kidding me! Wasn't it said that this year's tsunami wouldn't arrive for another month!?"

"Get out of the way! Get out of the way, you bastards!!!"

The joyful atmosphere vanished instantly, replaced by screams, curses, shoving, and trampling...

Ross looked out through the protective circle formed by Hana Hanafuda and others, his brows furrowed slightly.

"I didn't expect the water gods to descend ahead of schedule. Hanahuatsa, rush to the highest point and find a place to take refuge first."

"learn!"

Hanahaha directed his men to break through the crowd, leap onto the rooftops, and jump their way towards the tallest building.

"Shouldn't we just ignore Mr. Tom?"

Before Ross could answer, Olvia gave him a strange look:

"Tom is a horned fishman, so he'll be fine even if this place is flooded."

"Forgot about that, hahaha."

After a few awkward laughs, Hana Hanafuda slowed her pace and followed Ross.

“I have investigated the information of the water gods. The massive tsunami unleashed by ‘Aqua Ragna’ will sweep across the entire Water Seven.”

“The mask carnival usually takes place 1 to 3 months before or after an attack. If it is before an attack, it is usually used to pray that the disaster of that year can be overcome smoothly.”

"If it were an attack, the residents here would hold an even bigger carnival to celebrate getting through the disaster."

"Mistakes like arriving early this year have occurred no more than three times in recorded history."

Rumble---

Hearing the thunder in the sky, Hana Hanaza quickened her pace.

"Judging from this situation, it is likely that many people will die from this tsunami this year."

"They're too slow. By the time they reach the highest refuge, the tsunami will probably have already submerged Water Seven."

Upon hearing this, Ross stopped in his tracks.

"Boss?"

"Ross?"

"teacher?"

Ross stood on the rooftop, looking down at the crowded, jostling crowd on the street below.

"Mommy, Mommy, waah!" The little devil cried in terror as he fell to the ground.

"Mili! Where are you, Xiaomili?!" The panicked woman shouted in the crowd, but her body was pushed further forward.

"Darling, climb up, climb up by stepping on my shoulders and head!"

The man struggled to support the woman: "If we can survive, let's get married!"

The elderly couple huddled in a corner, the old man holding the old woman tightly.

"Old man..."

"Don't be afraid, don't be afraid~ Close your eyes, it will be over soon, I will protect you."

Watching those scenes unfold, Ross clicked his tongue in displeasure.

"Tsk, my damn gentleness."

"Nutsuzuki, take them to higher ground for refuge."

The flesh-eating creature began to unravel, transforming into a one-eyed giant ray that flew above everyone's heads.

"What makes us human is our ability to be soft-hearted."

Ross didn't turn around to look at the crowd watching him. His words sounded like a murmured explanation, or perhaps he was trying to convince himself.

"Men are such strange creatures."

"If that little devil died in front of you, you'd definitely have nightmares tonight, right? No, no, no~ you'd be haunted by that dead little devil, and even singing the Doraemon song wouldn't help."

This world is already far from gentle; if we don't mend things and add a little sweetness to life, we might as well give up on living this miserable existence.

Muttering in a language no one could understand, Ross left the rooftop without looking back half a minute later.

"Hana Hanafada, take them to the highest place for refuge."

"I'm going to challenge the giant windmill called 'God'!"

"Wait a minute, old Ross... damn it!"

Watching Ross rush towards the port, Hana Hanaza clenched her fists and, quite unwillingly, smashed the chimney next to her.

"Barrett, protect Bucky and Olvia. From now on, you're a man!"

"You don't need to nag me!"

Barrett escorted the two onto the ray, accompanied by several loyal former Lizard Pirates pirates.

"The rest of you come with me to maintain order. Anyone who dares to cause trouble or kill anyone will be thrown into the river!"

Hana Hanazha didn't know why he was doing this, but watching his boss's departing figure, he felt that he should do something too.

"Damn it! I'm a pirate, why would a pirate do something like this?!"

"Everyone, put on your masks properly, don't embarrass yourselves as pirates!"

"Damn it, when did pirates start learning to rescue people?!"

As Hana Hanafuda jumped to the ground cursing and forcibly took control of the situation with punches and kicks, Dorrag fell silent.

This group of people was not quite the pirates he had imagined.

"Yohohoho~~"

"It's strange, isn't it? But that's just how special Ross is."

Brooke took her violin out of its case and jumped to the next block.

"Lullaby, Night of Revelry, Masked Carnival!!"

The cheerful sound of a violin rang out from the crowd, and Brooke shouted, "Party music!"

The previously crowded people quieted down within half a minute.

"Everyone, come with me, I'll take you to the Mask Carnival!"

"Yohoho~ Yohohoho!"

Dorrag looked up at the black sky where the wind was howling and the rain was pouring down.

"Looks like I have to do something too..."

Suddenly, the wind changed.

Become gentle, become orderly.

Ross, who was rushing toward the port at top speed, had a slight smile on his lips.

“This unusual wind… Dragon, thanks.”

A faint murmur drifted on the wind: "If the world cannot offer kindness and justice, then we shall step in..."

Ross glanced at the mask in his hand, put it on, and tightened the straps.

"Then, I will bring death next."

"You windmill named Aqua Ragna, get ready for a three-hundred-round battle, you impatient bitch!"

……

Outside Dock No. 1 at the seaside.

This is one of the shipyards closest to the sea, and also the direction from which the water gods will arrive.

Tom walked out the door, looking slightly anxious.

"We're going to be late! Hey! Run! Forget about the Pele and the gold!!"

After finally getting rid of his colleagues, Tom ran towards the sea.