One Piece: With Sign-in System-Chapter 165 - : Kaido, Get Out Here!

On Zou, atop the back of the Great Elephant

Robin and the others watched as the streak of light that was Ron pierced through the sky, cutting through the clouds and vanishing into the distant horizon.

"Do you think Captain will really be okay?" Conis asked, her voice tinged with concern. After all, his destination was the lair of one of the Four Emperors of the sea.

"Master will be fine!" Enzo declared, his small fists clenched tightly, conviction shining in his eyes.

"That's right," Bonney agreed, placing her hands on her hips. She glanced around the group and then at their surroundings. "Instead of worrying about him, we should focus on ourselves. We have enough to deal with here."

The group was perched halfway up a mountain on Zou, surrounded by thick forests and misty peaks. From their vantage point, they could see the expansive, surreal landscape spread across the elephant's back.

"So... we're really standing on the back of that giant elephant?" Bonney said, a hint of awe slipping into her voice.

The others were just as amazed.

"It's hard to believe, isn't it?" Robin said with a faint smile. "An island on the back of an elephant, constantly moving across the seas..."

Kuina turned toward her. "Robin, do you know about this place?"

The others also looked at Robin, their curiosity piqued.

Robin brushed a strand of hair from her face as the wind played with her locks. "I wouldn't say I know much. I've only read about it in ancient texts and legends."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the island's enchanting landscape.

"This is Zou, a mythical island said to be in perpetual motion. It can't be located using a Log Pose, and according to the stories... it's home to a race that despises humans."

"A race that hates humans?" Bonney's eyes widened slightly. "Doesn't that make this place dangerous for us?"

Kuina suddenly turned, her sharp gaze locking onto a spot in the nearby forest. Her hand moved instinctively to her sword hilt.

"Who's there? Show yourself."

Swish!

From the trees, a shadow darted toward them with incredible speed, landing gracefully on the grassy clearing in front of them.

The figure was unlike anything they'd ever seen—a humanoid with golden hair, long rabbit-like ears, and a body covered in soft, white fur. The creature was small and slender, its movements elegant yet animalistic.

Robin, Kuina, and the others stared in stunned silence as the being tilted its head and spoke, its voice curious but wary.

"Hairless... monkeys?"

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The Skies Above the New World

Meanwhile, far from Zou, a streak of light tore through the heavens, accompanied by a thunderous roar that reverberated across the vast sea.

"W-What is that?"

On a few pirate ships near the waters of Wano, the commotion drew the attention of everyone onboard. They looked up at the sky, their expressions a mix of confusion and alarm as they watched the streak of light carving a path toward Wano.

"Is that... a meteor?" one pirate muttered.

On one of the ships, a crew member with the Snap-Snap Fruit—a Devil Fruit that turned his head into a camera—focused intently on the streak of light. His lens-like eyes zoomed in, adjusting to capture the figure hurtling through the sky.

A photo printed out from the top of his head, falling into his trembling hands.

The moment he looked at the image, his eyes widened in sheer disbelief.

"This... this is—!"

"What is it, Mobis?" one of his crewmates asked, noticing his pale face. "You look like you've seen a ghost."

"Did you capture something good? Is it really a meteor?" another pirate added, leaning over to peek at the photo.

Mobis held up the image, his voice trembling as he replied:

"It's not a meteor... it's him."

The crewmates gathered around the photo, and when they saw it, their faces turned white as sheets.

...

Above the Clouds, Ron's figure shrouded in a halo of blood-red energy, tore through the sky with unstoppable momentum. The intensity of his aura distorted the air around him, leaving a fiery trail in his wake.

In his grasp, King's broken body dangled limply, a grim symbol of Ron's resolve and the fate that awaited Kaido.

As the distant silhouette of Wano came into view, Ron's calm voice broke the howling wind around him.

"Kaido... your time is up."

...

On the Pirate Ship the crewmates gathered around, their breaths caught in their throats as they peered at the photograph.

Each one of them froze as their gazes locked onto the image.

"Y-You've got to be kidding me..." one of them stammered, his voice trembling.

The photo depicted a young man with his eyes closed, his short-sleeved white shirt rippling in the wind, and his jet-black hair blown back, revealing a calm yet strikingly handsome face.

There wasn't a single pirate in the New World who didn't recognize that face.

Ron. The Traveler.

At just 18 years old, this young man had already cemented himself as one of the most infamous figures in the world. The one who had: Slain Golden Lion Shiki, Sparked the North Blue Incident, Wreaked havoc on Drum Island, Attacked both Mary Geoise and Marineford.

His name was synonymous with chaos, and the world government's wanted posters labeled him as a criminal of the highest degree.

But the most shocking detail in the photograph wasn't Ron himself. It was what he was holding.

In his right hand, he gripped the head of a bloodied figure, unrecognizable to the untrained eye. Yet, to seasoned pirates who had spent time in the New World, the identity was clear.

It was King the Wildfire—Kaido's right-hand man and the strongest of the All-Stars.

"King... the Wildfire... like this?!" one pirate choked, struggling to accept what he saw.

"That guy, Ron... he's terrifying," another murmured, his voice quivering with awe.

"Wait," someone else said, their eyes narrowing as they studied the photograph. "Look at the direction he's flying... Isn't that toward Wano?"

The realization sent chills down their spines.

"Don't tell me..."

They exchanged looks of utter disbelief, the same thought racing through all their minds.

...

In Wano, in the Kuri region, atop a windswept hill in the quiet village of Amigasa, a four-year-old girl named Tama sat watching the horizon.

Her small hands pressed against the grass as her purple eyes sparkled with hope.

"When will Ace come back to visit me?" she murmured. "And next year... will I finally be a cool kunoichi?"

Her stomach growled audibly.

"Shush," she scolded herself with a pout. "Master will be back soon with food."

Suddenly, a deafening roar echoed across the sky.

Boom!

The thunderous sound startled her. She looked up at the clear blue sky, confusion written on her face.

"Lightning? But it's sunny today..."

What she saw next left her wide-eyed.

A streak of light shot across the heavens, moving with impossible speed.

The glowing figure streaked over Kuri's skies, its path unerring as it headed straight toward the ominous Onigashima.

Tama tilted her head, her expression filled with childlike curiosity.

"What... was that?"

...

Ron's figure hovered high above the monstrous skull-shaped island, his black hair whipping in the wind as he stood firmly in the air, seemingly unbothered by the turbulence.

In his right hand, King's mangled body dangled lifelessly, a gruesome trophy of Ron's fury.

With his left hand, he reached into the void and pulled forth his black blade, Shusui.

Without hesitation, he swung.

A black crescent slash, several kilometers in length, tore through the air, its roar echoing as it descended on Onigashima.

The sudden attack sent shockwaves through the palace. Figures rushed out of the castle, their faces set in grim determination.

"Someone dares attack us?" one growled.

Several figures worked in unison, unleashing their combined strength to shatter the incoming slash. The resulting explosion sent ripples through the air, shaking the foundations of the island.

"Just one guy?" one of the Flying Six, Who's Who, said with a sneer as he stepped forward. "He's got some guts."

In his saber-toothed tiger hybrid form, he growled menacingly before launching himself toward the lone figure in the sky.

But before he could even get close—

Slash!

A single wave of sword energy cut through the air, slicing him down mid-leap. He plummeted to the ground like a broken toy, leaving a deep crater in his wake.

Ron's expression remained cold as he stared down at the chaotic island below, his voice carrying across the battlefield.

"Kaido," he called, his tone calm yet laced with menace. "You sent King after me... now I've brought him back to you. Dead."

The entire island seemed to hold its breath as Ron's words echoed.

"This ends now."

As the remaining members of the Flying Six launched their attacks, their combined assault was swift and coordinated, each aiming to bring down the lone figure above Onigashima.

But their efforts were met with cold indifference.

"Get lost."

The voice from above carried no hint of emotion, yet it reverberated with unshakable authority.

In the blink of an eye, several massive, pitch-black arcs of sword energy descended from the heavens, cutting through the air with terrifying precision. Each strike landed with earth-shattering force, sending the attacking pirates plummeting to the ground. The impact left craters in their wake, dust and debris billowing into the air.

"What the hell?! Who does this guy think he is?" one of the fallen pirates groaned, his voice trembling as he struggled to stand.

"Does he have a death wish?" another snarled, forcing himself to his feet.

The murmurs of discontent and fear rippled through the assembled forces of the Beasts Pirates. But as more of their comrades stirred into action, rallying for a coordinated assault, everything came to a halt.

A roar of Conqueror's Haki erupted from Ron, shaking the heavens and the earth. The sky above Onigashima turned an ominous shade of crimson, streaked with crackling bolts of blood-red lightning. The island itself seemed to groan under the weight of the sheer willpower emanating from the lone swordsman.

The shockwave from his Haki spread in all directions, sweeping through the Beasts Pirates like an unstoppable tide.

"W-What the hell is this?!"

"Such powerful Haki... I can't move...!"

Those with weaker wills succumbed instantly, collapsing to the ground with wide, vacant eyes. The sound of bodies hitting the ground echoed across the island as dozens, then hundreds, of pirates fainted under the immense pressure.

Even those strong enough to remain standing felt the strain. Their breaths quickened, sweat dripping down their faces as they stared up at the source of this overwhelming power.

"This guy... he's a monster!"

The sky remained cloaked in blood-red hues, the storm of Ron's Haki swirling above. His black hair whipped in the winds of his unleashed aura, his closed eyes facing downward as his voice echoed across the battlefield.

"Kaido," he said, his tone steady but cutting, "get out here."

The sheer audacity of the statement sent shockwaves through the ranks of the Beasts Pirates.

"Did... did he just call out Kaido?" one pirate stammered, his voice cracking.

"Who does this guy think he is?!" another growled, though the fear in his voice betrayed him.

Still, no one dared make a move. Even the strongest among them hesitated, unsure if they could face the force radiating from the figure above.

...

Deep within Onigashima's palace, the air grew heavy. The shockwaves of Ron's Haki reached even the innermost chambers, rousing the sleeping behemoth that was Kaido.

The colossal dragon, in his human form, sat up on his throne. His golden eyes gleamed with irritation, his massive frame emanating a natural dominance that demanded submission.

The ground beneath him cracked as he stood, his presence alone making the walls tremble.

One of his subordinates rushed into the room, their face pale. "Kaido-sama! Someone... someone is challenging you!"

Kaido's lips curled into a grin, sharp and menacing. "Challenging me?" he growled, his deep voice resonating like thunder. "Interesting... who dares to disturb me?"

"It's... it's the Traveler, Ron! He's in the sky above Onigashima, and he's..."

The subordinate's voice faltered as Kaido grabbed his kanabo, the massive spiked club resting beside his throne.

"Enough," Kaido barked, his grin widening. "So, the little traveler has come knocking on my door."

Without another word, he strode out of the palace, the sound of his heavy footsteps echoing like war drums.

...

Ron remained motionless, his presence unwavering. The Beasts Pirates around the island held their breath as the air grew heavier.

Then, from within the palace, a booming roar tore through the silence.

"ROOOAAAAARRRRR!"

Kaido's dragon form burst forth from the heart of Onigashima, his colossal body spiraling into the sky. His scales shimmered in the crimson light of the Haki-streaked heavens, his aura no less terrifying than the storm conjured by Ron's presence.

Kaido's golden eyes locked onto the lone figure standing in the sky, and his deep, guttural laugh rumbled like distant thunder.

"You've got guts, kid!" Kaido bellowed. "Coming here alone... Are you here to die?"

Ron didn't flinch. He raised his black blade, Shusui, pointing it directly at the Emperor of the Sea.

"I didn't come here to talk," Ron said, his voice cold and resolute. "I came to end this."

The heavens above Onigashima roared as two titanic forces prepared to collide. The showdown between the Traveler and the Dragon was about to begin.

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