One Piece: With Sign-in System

Indeed, just as Doflamingo predicted.

After learning about the North Blue incident, the World Government was enraged.

Amid their fury, the Five Elders were shocked when they reviewed the actions of this 17-year-old named Ron over the past few years. Even they couldn't hide their growing apprehension.

At the age of 11, he only had the strength equivalent to a Marine officer. Yet in just six years, he had already grown to a level capable of facing an Admiral head-on.

Such potential was simply terrifying!

And now, he had also mastered the troublesome and formidable powers of the Float-Float Fruit.

To make matters worse, the last survivor of Ohara, someone who could potentially decipher the Poneglyphs—Nico Robin—was on his ship!

It was as though all the world's trouble had gathered in one place.

Fleet Admiral Sengoku and Garp were summoned by Kong, the Supreme Commander of the World Government, to face a stern reprimand.

Even Garp, who had originally proposed the special recruitment program for trainees, was verbally held accountable. Although there were discussions about sending him off to reflect on his mistakes, the current situation was far too dire to permit that.

"The World Government has issued an order," Kong said, crossing his arms as he looked at Sengoku and Garp with a heavy expression.

"Designate the Traveler Ron as a major criminal intent on disrupting justice. His bounty will be raised, and the Marines are instructed to prioritize eliminating him above all else, with capture as a secondary option."

That very day, as the news spread from Marine Headquarters, a massive number of News Coo took to the skies, delivering newspapers across the world.

…

Headlines filled the papers:

[After the North Blue incident, the Float-Float Fruit wielder, Traveler Ron, has had his bounty raised again!]

[Marine Headquarters places a bounty on all of Traveler Ron's crew! Crew member information revealed!]

[Marine Headquarters assigns the codename "Calamity from the Skies" to the Traveler Ron and his crew!]

[Official Bounty Announcement for the Crew of the Calamity from the Skies!]

[Calamity from the Skies — Captain Ron, codename "Traveler," bounty: 670 million Berries!][Calamity from the Skies — Crew Member Nico Robin, codename "Devil of Ohara," bounty: 130 million Berries!][Calamity from the Skies — Crew Member, the blue-haired dual-sword wielder (name unknown), bounty: 85 million Berries!][Calamity from the Skies — Crew Member Conis, codename "Iron Witch," bounty: 80 million Berries!][Calamity from the Skies — Crew Member Jewelry Bonney, codename "Gluttonous Girl," bounty: 65 million Berries!]

…

With a total bounty exceeding one billion Berries, the entire sea was shaken.

The name "Calamity from the Skies" spread rapidly across the world.

…

Sabaody Archipelago.

"The Calamity from the Skies… a crew that comes from above to bring disaster to the world, huh? Not a bad name."

Rayleigh, who was helping someone coat their ship, sat by the shore, reading the newspaper with a grin.

He took a sip of his drink, his gaze shifting to the vast blue sea ahead. Beneath the glint of his glasses, a faint smile flickered in his eyes.

"Ron, if it's you, will you make it to that island?"

…

East Blue, Shimotsuki Village.

Koushirou, upon receiving a call via Den Den Mushi from Ivankov, listened to the other's excited and encouraging words about the news.

Behind his glasses, Koushirou's eyes widened slightly. Slowly, a smile of genuine relief and joy appeared on his face.

"Those two kids have finally met again on the vast sea…"

"That's… wonderful."

After hanging up, he stepped outside and saw Zoro training rigorously in the courtyard, his muscular upper body drenched in sweat as he practiced the Three-Sword Style.

The graying-haired Koushirou leaned against the doorframe, a wide smile on his face.

Somewhere across the distant seas, Kuina and Ron had reunited and risen to become swordsmen renowned across the world.

Zoro, too, was steadily striving toward that ultimate goal.

For Koushirou, there was nothing more gratifying or comforting than witnessing the three of them—Ron, Kuina, and Zoro—safe and sound, each climbing higher on their respective paths, chasing after one another as they ascended the heights of swordsmanship.

Zoro, noticing Koushirou standing at the door with a rare smile on his face, turned his head and asked with a hint of curiosity, "Sensei, what's going on? You look... really happy."

Koushirou chuckled softly, his eyes narrowing behind his glasses. "Oh, it's nothing."

For now, he decided against telling Zoro the news. Knowing Zoro, he would only grow impatient and restless.

…

Foosha Village.

At the mountain bandits' hideout, Dadan puffed on her cigarette as she glanced at the newspaper in her hand, a nostalgic smile tugging at her lips. "I knew that black-haired brat wasn't ordinary back then. But to think, in just a few years, he's become such a big shot across the seas."

With a loud bang, the door flew open. A familiar voice rang out, "I'm back!"

Wearing his iconic straw hat, Luffy dashed into the room. He leaned over Dadan's shoulder, his eyes sparkling with curiosity. "What're you reading? Is it news about Ace?"

"No, it's not about Ace," Dadan replied, her tone mixed with emotion as she shoved Luffy's head out of her line of sight. "It's about Ron."

"Ron?" Luffy blinked in confusion. Then, as if a switch flipped, his mind conjured the image of a calm and composed black-haired boy. His eyes widened in realization. "Ron?!"

"That's right," Dadan said, taking a drag from her cigarette. "And let me tell you, he's doing more than fine. That kid's bounty just shot up to 670 million berries. He's become a real big shot."

"670 million..." Luffy's jaw dropped in awe. But soon, his eyes sparkled with excitement. "That's amazing! As expected of Ron!"

Luffy started throwing punches into the air, his face filled with boundless energy and admiration. After a while, he slumped onto the table, resting his chin on his arm. Staring dreamily out the window, he muttered, "So cool..."

"Ron's already made a name for himself across the seas. Ace is out there too. I can't wait to set sail myself..."

"How much longer do I have to wait?"

"Three more years, huh..."

"It feels so long, and time is moving so slow."

"Three years will pass before you know it," Dadan said, exhaling a smoke ring as she gazed out the window. "In the blink of an eye, they'll be gone."

…

A small island in the East Blue.

"Calamity from the skies, huh? Gotta hand it to the Marines; they sometimes come up with pretty decent names."

Buggy the Clown sat in a lively tavern with his crewmates, a mug of beer in hand. He leaned back in his chair, his eyes scanning the newspaper with a mix of envy and admiration.

"Traveler Ron... a bounty of 670 million berries... Tch, what a big shot he's become."

He clicked his tongue in frustration. "Inheriting the powers of the Golden Lion, huh? Lucky brat. Not like me... That bastard Shanks!"

Recalling his own misfortune with Devil Fruits, Buggy's face contorted as he guzzled his drink.

"Wait," a curious female voice chimed in from nearby. "Traveler Ron... Isn't he the guy from the East Blue legends?"

Drunk and slightly tipsy, Buggy waved his hand lazily. "Yep, that's him."

"Really? I thought his bounty was just 430 million not long ago. How'd it jump so high all of a sudden?"

"What, you don't know?" Buggy exclaimed, gesturing wildly to emphasize his point. "Haven't you heard about the big North Blue incident? That Traveler Ron escaped from Admiral Akainu and Vice Admiral Garp! And not just that—"

Buggy, in his drunken state, launched into a vivid, exaggerated retelling of the event, complete with dramatic hand gestures. Before long, the entire tavern had gathered around him, hanging on his every word.

Unbeknownst to Buggy, someone had quietly slipped away with the newspaper he had left on the table.

…

In a shadowed corner of the tavern, a petite girl with short orange hair held the stolen paper in her hands. Her lips curved into a knowing smile.

"Calamity from the skies..."

"You guys really are something else."

Nami rested her chin on her hand as her eyes wandered over the bounty posters printed on the newspaper. Seeing Ron, Robin, and the other familiar faces, her eyes twinkled with both admiration and longing.

"Looks like you're all doing great."