One Piece: With Sign-in System

The Pteranodon form of King was sent hurtling toward the ocean, his massive body pushed relentlessly by the colossal black slash.

But just before he could crash into the sea, King spun his body with tremendous force, enduring the agony as the razor-sharp edge of the slash tore away a layer of his skin. With sheer willpower, he managed to break free from the devastating attack.

The black slash continued its descent, striking the ocean below.

Boom!

The sea split apart, leaving a massive fissure hundreds of miles long and over a hundred meters deep. The ocean itself seemed to groan as towering waves surged outward, creating a canyon-like rift that swallowed the light of the sky.

On Cracker's ship, the Sweet Commander's eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets as he stared at the colossal tear in the sea before him.

"No way… this can't be real!"

The enormous waves generated by the impact sent his ship rocking violently toward the fissure. The crew aboard was pale with terror, their faces frozen in fear.

"Quick, escape!"

"If we fall into that, we're finished!"

Meanwhile, King, still hovering in the air with his wings spread wide, glanced toward the horizon. His expression had shifted from confidence to something far more cautious—an edge of unease.

"Could it be…?"

The clouds on the horizon, still split apart by the slash, revealed a black speck moving at a speed too fast for the eye to follow. In just moments, the figure closed the distance, arriving above the heavily damaged Traveler.

"Captain!"

Bonney, lying prone on the broken deck, tears streaming down her face, couldn't hold back her emotions as she shouted. Her voice cracked with relief and despair.

Kuina and Robin, both battered and exhausted, saw the black-haired youth and couldn't stop their tears from spilling over.

There he stood, the boy with the black blade, his figure imposing and shrouded in shadow. Ron's closed eyes were calm, but his expression was darker than ever. Fury simmered within him, and the oppressive killing intent radiating from his body was almost tangible.

"I'm back," Ron said, his voice low and steady. "It's alright now. Leave the rest to me. You all need to rest."

With those words, Ron's figure flickered and vanished.

Kuina, Robin, and Bonney immediately felt a wave of relief wash over them.

Robin hurried over to Bonney's side, helping her pull the unconscious Conis back onto the deck. Kuina, completely spent, collapsed to the ground, gasping for breath. Her body trembled with exhaustion, but her heart finally felt at peace.

…

In the Sky Above

Dark clouds loomed ominously, descending toward the sea.

The ocean churned violently, sending massive waves surging into the air. Lightning streaked through the darkened sky, illuminating the chaos below.

Cracker's ship, tossed like a leaf in a storm, was barely holding steady amidst the turmoil.

And there, amidst the tempest, King, still in his Pteranodon form, narrowed his eyes as he looked ahead.

From the heavens, Ron descended step by step. His black coat swayed in the wind, his closed eyes and cold demeanor making him appear more like a reaper than a man. Blood-red tendrils of killing intent coiled around his body, almost like rivers of malice flowing freely in the air.

His voice, cold and cutting, echoed across the sea.

"Was it Kaido who sent you here?"

King, his flames roaring brighter, stared back at him. "Other than Lord Kaido, who else in this sea could command me?"

Ron nodded slowly, his expression unchanging. "I see. Looks like I'll need to pay Wano a visit soon."

Flash!

In an instant, Ron disappeared from where he stood.

King's eyes widened as the black-haired youth reappeared directly in front of him, the speed of his movement defying comprehension.

So fast!

King's instincts screamed at him to defend, but it was too late.

Ron, his body emanating a faint red steam of Haki-infused heat, had already launched a kick. The force of the strike shattered the air itself, sending shockwaves rippling outward.

Boom!

King's supposedly indestructible, Haki-reinforced skin caved under the immense force of Ron's kick. The terrifying power and concentrated Haki exploded within King's body, shattering the bones beneath his flesh.

His massive form was sent flying like a cannonball, skimming the ocean's surface as he ricocheted across the waves. In mere moments, he had been launched over ten miles away.

But before he could crash into the sea, Ron reappeared in a blur of speed, materializing above the ocean. With another devastating kick, Ron struck upward.

"You won't get away so easily!"

King, blood trailing from the corner of his mouth, roared in fury. Channeling his full strength, he infused his Pteranodon claw with Armament Haki, making it sharper and harder than ever before, as he swung it down toward Ron.

The clash was explosive.

As their attacks collided, the shockwaves rippled outward, whipping up violent winds and churning the sea below.

For a moment, King thought he had matched Ron's strength—but then, with a sickening crack, his reinforced claw snapped under the pressure.

"What?!" King's expression froze in disbelief.

Ron's upward kick followed through, striking King square in the abdomen. The impact sent him hurtling skyward, his massive form ascending hundreds of meters into the air.

Blood dripped from King's mouth as he glanced at his shattered claw, the pain reminding him of the power he was up against.

"Flame Tiger."

Ron's calm voice echoed from below.

A massive flaming slash, shaped like a roaring tiger, surged toward King. The fiery attack's sheer size left him no room to dodge, forcing him to confront it head-on.

Boom!

The flaming slash engulfed King, pushing him even higher into the air. His tough Pteranodon body, known for its defense, was now marred with cuts and burns. Deep slashes covered his frame, leaving him gasping for air.

King glared down at Ron, a flicker of fear and hesitation crossing his face.

This man's strength was overwhelming. His power, speed, Haki, and even swordsmanship exceeded King's in every way.

He couldn't win this fight.

"It seems… this is enough for now," King muttered, glancing at his injuries and deciding to retreat.

"Oh? You're thinking of running?"

Ron's voice carried an edge of mockery as he sensed King's intent through his Observation Haki.

A cold smile tugged at his lips. Ron released the black blade in his hand, letting it vanish into a ripple of space.

Stripping off his black coat, he rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt. His aura erupted, blood-red steam pouring from his body as his full power ignited. The oppressive heat caused the sea below to bubble and boil.

With his black hair wildly flowing, his eyes still shut, Ron stood as a terrifying figure of pure wrath. His aura was suffused with killing intent so tangible it seemed to darken the very skies.

"Even if Kaido himself showed up with his entire crew, you wouldn't leave this place alive," Ron declared, his voice cold and absolute.

Then, with a single step, he launched himself toward King.

The force of his movement caused the ocean below to sink downward, creating a massive depression in the waves.

Before King could react, Ron appeared directly in front of him. In his widened eyes, Ron's Haki-coated hand reached out, gripping his head with unrelenting strength.

Crack!

King's massive Pteranodon skull creaked under the pressure. Blood filled his vision as his head felt like it was about to explode from the sheer force.

Ron's tone remained calm, almost detached.

"Let's take this somewhere more fitting."

Without hesitation, Ron dragged King through the air, his grip unyielding.

…

Cracker and his crew, alongside other ships in the vicinity, could only watch in stunned silence as the Traveler Ron carried King, one of Kaido's top officers, as though he were nothing more than a defeated trophy.

"That… that's King, the Wildfire, isn't it?"

One pirate trembled as he recognized King's Pteranodon form.

"And the one holding him… that's the Traveler Ron!"

"Isn't he supposed to be on the run from Kizaru and Aokiji? How did he end up fighting the Beasts Pirates?"

"No idea. But this guy attacked Mary Geoise! What wouldn't he dare to do?"

"It's not that King is weak—it's that Ron is too strong! He's fought Admirals and even killed the Golden Lion!"

"Could he really be challenging Kaido, one of the Four Emperors?"

…

Ron arrived above an uninhabited island, tossing King downward with incredible force.

Boom!

King's massive body plummeted like a meteor, smashing into a small mountain. The impact obliterated the mountain, reducing it to a crater. King's broken form lay at the center, battered and beaten, as the once-imposing All-Star struggled to even move.

Ron descended slowly, his eyes still closed, standing at the edge of the crater.

"Now," he said, his voice calm but laced with menace, "let's finish this."

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