"Oh, right, Luffy, Shanks is in the latter half of the Grand Line!"
"If you want to see Shanks, it might be difficult!"
Ron glanced at Usopp and said.
"Is that so! Looks like I'll catch up soon!"
Luffy laughed heartily, now thrilled to know Shanks' whereabouts.
Usopp also froze in place. Since Shanks was in the latter half, his father should also be in the latter half of the Grand Line, right?
"Zoro is dead!"
Ron glanced, then paused.
He hadn't expected Zoro to die as well.
It seemed that even Zoro couldn't escape the curse of being eliminated.
But this time, he lasted two more months, which was pretty good.
[ 12 years old: Zoro personally slays a demon, showcasing impressive talent.]
[ 13 years old: You find the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps and become the Wind Hashira's successor, beginning to learn the Wind Breathing technique!]
[ 14 years old: You have mastered the Wind Breathing technique and begin to consult other Hashira on swordsmanship, fully mastering 'Total Concentration: Constant.']
[After this, you begin to refine your swordsmanship, and your strength reaches the level of a Hashira.]
[ 15 years old: You master the concept of cutting steel, understanding what it means to cut steel!]
[Achievement unlocked: Steel-Cutting Swordsman!]
[ 16 years old: You cooperate with the Water Hashira and Insect Hashira to successfully slay Upper Rank Three, beginning to turn your attention to other demons.]
[You follow the Sound Hashira on a mission, successfully slaying the Daki siblings, becoming a recognized strong individual.]
[An Upper Rank demon suddenly ambushes the Swordsmith Village, and you engage in battle with Upper Rank One!]
[Zoro has been killed!]
Ron was already very surprised at how far the battle had progressed.
After all, that village was pretty much the final decisive battle.
But unfortunately, he was stopped by Upper Rank One.
He died at the hands of Upper Rank One.
This was a bit of a pity.
"I didn't expect there to be swordsmen among the demons!"
Zoro sat up excitedly.
And that swordsman's strength was not weak.
Zoro actually didn't win against that swordsman.
The main reason was that the human bodies in Demon Slayer were too weak.
After all, Zoro could at most reach the limit of human strength.
But to reach the strength level in the world of pirates, Zoro felt it was a bit iffy, probably no chance.
"Good harvest!"
Ron smiled and said to Zoro.
He probably had the reward of the steel-cutting concept coming soon.
Luffy comprehended Gear Second, and Zoro comprehended steel-cutting.
Are you two here to cheat?!
"It's still a pity, if I had killed that demon, I feel like I could have become stronger!"
Zoro clenched his fists, speaking with high spirits.
He wished he could rush back in and fight Kokushibo again.
"Zoro, quickly check your reward!"
Nami quickly leaned over and said.
Usopp was also a bit curious. According to Ron's explanation, as long as one lived inside for fifteen years, they could receive a reward.
But Usopp had a very unreal feeling.
"Okay!"
Zoro nodded, also curious about his reward.
[You survived sixteen years and nine months in your first (transmigration), reaching the reward standard and achieving an achievement: 'Steel-Cutting Swordsman.' You can receive the achievement reward.]
[Reward 1: Wind Breathing technique]
[Reward 2: Flame Breathing technique]
[Reward 3: Four years of intensive sword training and experience!]
[Achievement Reward: Steel-Cutting Concept]
Zoro's breathing became rapid, his entire face flushed red.
The next second, Zoro picked up Wado Ichimonji beside him.
An extraordinary aura emanated from him.
He felt that everything around him was breathing.
As long as he wanted to cut something down, he could easily cut it.
But if he didn't want to cut it, he wouldn't.
This concept was like the technique his master taught him back then.
But he was too young then, or rather, he simply couldn't understand it.
Now, Zoro had stepped onto this path.
"It looks like our ship's combat personnel have advanced further!"
"Congratulations, Zoro!"
Ron smiled, patting Zoro's shoulder.
"I can feel I can become even stronger!"
Zoro looked at Wado Ichimonji in his hand and said.
He felt he had just stepped onto the path of a swordsman.
But at least, he had walked in.
"Of course! If you don't get stronger, I might be very troubled!"
Ron chuckled. Luffy also hugged Zoro and cheered.
Although he died in the simulator every time, Luffy still couldn't help but worry when he saw his companions die.
Zoro asked about Luffy's situation, and the two exchanged information.
Ron's gaze turned to Usopp, who was leaning back, forcing a smile.
This guy hadn't shown any reaction yet.
"Usopp, don't you want to get stronger?"
Ron asked the fatal question.
Usopp froze in place, but then glanced at Zoro and Luffy.
Tears immediately welled up in his eyes.
"But I don't want to die!"
Usopp was a bit scared, as he was always afraid of death threats.
Even Nami was like that back then.
But Nami eventually made her decision.
And Ron didn't want to wait for Usopp to make a decision.
If the crew members were too strong, Usopp would just want to slack off.
He'd want to take an easy ride and be a mascot on the ship.
Ron wouldn't allow deadweights on his ship!
"Don't worry! There won't be any problems."
"I'll help you choose a peaceful world."
"Then you can live well there and experience some local customs, that's good too!"
Ron had a gentle smile on his face, incredibly warm.
It made people feel a sense of closeness.
Nami subtly moved back a bit. From Ron's face, she could clearly see two words.
Deception!
It was all deception.
Only a fool would believe this guy!
"Really?"
Usopp's tears instantly vanished as he leaned closer to Ron and asked.
He actually wanted to experience other worlds too.
But he was afraid of death and never dared to say anything.
Since Ron said so, he shouldn't be lying to him, right?
"Of course!"
Ron said seriously.
"After all, I'm the vice-captain chosen by the captain!"
"Ask the captain if I've ever deceived him?"
Ron pointed at Luffy and said.
"Huh? No, right?"
Luffy paused, subconsciously affirming.
"Phew, that's good!"
Usopp sighed in relief.
"Hurry up and get ready!"
Ron nodded, and Usopp instantly vanished from where he stood.
He appeared in a spot illuminated by a beam of light.
A look of confusion on his face!
Ready?
Ready for what?
"The mission to save the empire is entrusted to you!"
"I hope you rise!"
Ron nodded at Usopp, encouraging him.
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