Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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He even unexpectedly found a treasure on an island, which seemed to have been buried there by a pirate crew in the past. The treasure contained a large number of gold products, and Ron roughly estimated that this treasure alone could be exchanged for 3 million Berries.

In short, Ron doesn't need to worry about money for the time being.

And so, Ron would occasionally take Kuina on merchant ships to visit other islands, and sometimes he would teach some ignorant pirates and bandits a lesson.

The rest of the year passed in the blink of an eye.

The story of the traveler Ron and the blue-haired female swordsman began to circulate among the people of the Goa Kingdom and the surrounding islands in the East Blue at some unknown time.

……

this day.

It snowed in Windmill Town.

At the tavern, Makino hosted a banquet, inviting members of the Dadan Mountain Bandit family, Ace, Luffy, Roon, and Kuina.

Crowded.

Little Luffy, who had never seen so much meat before, had his eyes light up. He ate until his belly was bulging so much that he could barely walk, but he didn't stop. In the end, he was so full that he fell to the ground and fell asleep, muttering things like "I love banquets the most" and "The meat is so delicious."

Ace sat by the window, smiled at Luffy, then turned to look at the snowflakes outside, his eyes filled with longing.

"Sabo... are you alright?"

After the banquet.

On the second floor balcony.

Guina and Ron leaned against the railing, watching the town gradually be covered in snow.

"Has it already been a year since I came here...?"

Ron remarked with some emotion.

"Yeah...it feels like the day I arrived was just yesterday."

Kuina rested her arms on the railing, her chin on them, and turned to look at Ron, who was leaning against the railing beside her, with a smile in her eyes. "I think it was really great that I made up my mind to leave the dojo and come here with you, Ron. Otherwise, we wouldn't have met Makino, Kemmy, Ace, Luffy, and the others."

Then her eyes dimmed slightly: "But in the end, we still have to part ways."

Ron looked up at the snow-covered sky and smiled, "We will meet again. We parted for our own goals, and when we meet again, the joy we will experience will be even greater!"

"makes sense."

Kuina smiled again.

She turned to look at Ron and said:

"Ron, you've decided to go to the Navy with Mr. Garp, haven't you?"

After hearing this, Ron hesitated for a moment before nodding at her.

"Ah."

"Then we shall part ways for now."

Guina smiled at him with her eyes crinkled.

Subsequently.

What happened next surprised Ron.

Guina reached out and hugged him tightly.

On a snowy winter night.

The second-floor balcony of a brightly lit tavern.

The short blue-haired girl hugged the bewildered black-haired boy.

A bewildered Ron scratched his cheek with his finger:

"I won't join the Navy. I'll just be there as a Navy intern for a while, it shouldn't be for very long..."

“I know.” Kuina, with her arms wrapped around his neck, whispered in his ear, “Ron, you’ve been training so hard all this time, just like me, because you want to become stronger for some great goal. Because I know that, I won’t be surprised no matter what decision you make.”

"So you don't need to worry about me, and you don't need to let my father's words affect you."

Even if I part ways with Ron, I will continue to stride forward toward my ambitions.

Kuina released Ron, her eyes glistening with tears, and smiled at him, saying, "When we meet again, I'll definitely become a powerful female swordswoman who will surprise you."

"I'll be looking forward to that day."

Ron looked at her and smiled.

"Let's go on a sea voyage together then."

Guina wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, smiled and nodded at him.

"Yes! It's a deal!"

40. Separation, each with the belief in becoming stronger (4/5)

Springtime arrived quickly.

Ron is 11 years old.

Nearly three years have passed since I arrived in the world of One Piece.

Before the ice and snow had completely melted, Garp, wearing a dog-head hat and a robe of justice, arrived in a warship to pick up Ron.

"Then I'll take the first step."

Ron, carrying a long sword and a bundle, stood beside Garp and waved goodbye to Kuina, Ace, Luffy, Makino, and the others.

"Yes, I'll be going to sea in a few years too."

Ace grinned at him and said, "We'll meet again on the high seas, Ron."

"Thank you for everything."

Little Luffy waved vigorously at Ron, grinning broadly, "Ron, remember to come back and visit sometime! Oh, and if you ever see Sabo, be sure to write to me!"

"Ah."

Ron laughed at the two of them, "Even if I'm leaving, you two shouldn't slack off. I don't want you to be unable to even land a punch on me when we meet again."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely beat you to a pulp!"

"This is some newly brewed wine; it should suit your taste perfectly. Take it with you."

Makino stepped forward and handed Ron a wooden box containing bottles of liquor.

Ron thanked him.

"Thank you for taking care of me all this time, Makino."

Makino smiled and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, looking at Ron with her usual gentle smile, and said, "I look forward to hearing your name on the high seas soon, Ron."

Ron looked at Guina one last time. She didn't say anything, but just smiled and gave him a fist bump.

Ron understood what she meant.

Don't forget our promise... huh?

Have you made arrangements beforehand?

Garp, arms crossed, looked at him and asked.

"Ah."

"Let's go then."

Ron nodded, waved to the crowd, then turned and followed Garp down the road.

Guina stood there for a long time.

"Guina, let's go back."

Makino put her hand on her shoulder and whispered.

"Sister Makino, am I very weak?"