Blue Star, Great Xia.
An ordinary residential building in a coastal city in the south.
The house with three bedrooms and one living room is decorated simply but warmly.
On the sofa in the living room, Akira is holding a newspaper, frowning.
The headline on the front page of the newspaper read in eye-catching bold letters - "Shocked! East Blue suddenly appears a blue dragon, Blue Star officially enters the era of giant beasts!"
"Are you watching the news again?"
Imu came out of the kitchen with a cup of hot tea, placed the tea cup in front of Akira, and sat down next to him.
Imu has changed a lot since coming to Blue Star.
She took off her black robe and put on simple home clothes. Her long hair was tied casually into a ponytail. She looked like an ordinary big sister next door.
Of course, if you ignore the ancient sense of vicissitudes that occasionally flashes through her dark red eyes.
"The situation is not very optimistic." Akira put down the newspaper, "Devil Fruit energy is pouring into Blue Star in large numbers. As more and more people start to use Awakening abilities, another troubled world is coming."
Just then, the bedroom door opened.
Hancock walked out sleepily wearing pink home clothes.
Hancock has also changed a lot since coming to Blue Star.
She is no longer the aloof empress, but a little woman nourished by love.
The biggest pleasure every day is to pester Akira and let him go shopping, eat, and watch TV with me.
Of course, occasionally I get jealous because Imu and Akira are too close.
"Good morning, husband~"
Hancock yawned and walked to the sofa, sat on Akira's lap, put his arms around his neck, and buried his face in his chest.
"I had a dream last night. I dreamed that the woman Gion also came."
"I had a fight with her in my dream, and I won!"
"..."
Akira opened his mouth, not knowing how to answer this sentence.
Imu was watching this scene from the side, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, showing a rare smile.
"Why are you laughing?" Hancock looked at Imu warily.
"Nothing." Imu suppressed his smile, picked up the tea cup and took a sip, "Mu was just thinking, if Gion really comes, this house will be more lively."
Hancock's face fell instantly, "You are not allowed to mention that woman's name! I don't want to hear it!"
The words just fell--
Buzz--
The air in the center of the living room suddenly distorted, and a portal emitting soft white light with a golden arc at the edge tore open silently.
Hancock jumped up from Akira's legs and subconsciously assumed a fighting stance.
Imu put down the tea cup, his eyes slightly focused.
Akira stood up suddenly and stared in disbelief at the sudden appearance of Space-Time Portal.
Familiar breath, familiar energy fluctuations.
This is--
Time-Space Passage!
In the portal, a figure slowly walked out.
She was wearing a white shirt, black trousers, a pair of simple flat shoes, and her long hair was casually hanging around her shoulders.
There is no cloak of justice, no epaulettes, no insignia representing military rank.
But even so, her cool and capable temperament is still unforgettable.
It is Gion.
She walked out of the white light and saw Akira standing in the center of the living room at first sight.
The moment their eyes met, time seemed to freeze.
Six years.
Six years of waiting, six years of perseverance, six years of longing.
At this moment, everything turned into a silent gaze.
Gion's tears instantly burst into his eyes.
"Akira-sama..."
Her voice trembled, carrying all the grievances, fatigue and longing of the past six years.
Hancock froze in place, his mouth wide enough to fit an egg in.
"Isn't it? Really here?!"
She rubbed her eyes to make sure she saw it correctly, then her face suddenly fell, "How come my dream is so accurate!"
At the same time.
Pirate World, New World.
Meteorological Bureau Headquarters, Director's Office.
Nami is sitting at his desk, dealing with a mountain of documents.
Since becoming the top executive of the Meteorological Department, her life has been filled with various reports, data and meetings.
Although he is busy at work, Nami enjoys his current life.
Because she knows that this job can help more people.
The weather at sea is unpredictable, and accurate weather forecasts can save countless ships and lives.
Whenever she sees the weather forecast she issued helping fishermen return safely, she feels an indescribable sense of accomplishment.
"Nami Director, this is the first draft of the long-term weather forecast for next month. Please take a look."
A young female officer walked into the office and placed a thick stack of documents on the table.
"Put it there, I'll look at it later." Nami said without raising his head.
The female officer did not leave, but looked out the window curiously, "Director, look outside, there seems to be something."
Nami raised his head and looked out the window following the female officer's gaze.
Buzz--
The air in the center of the office suddenly twisted, and a Space-Time Portal emitting white light tore apart silently.
"Ah!" The female officer took two steps back in fright.
Nami stood up suddenly, a flash of shock in his eyes.
What is that?
Why did she feel a familiar atmosphere from that portal?
Mechanical sounds came from the portal.
[Meteorological Department supreme chief, Nami.]
[Are you willing to give up all the wealth, status and fame you have in the current world?]
[You can enter this door if you wish.]
[On the other side of the passage, there is the person you most want to see.]
Nami's pupils shrank suddenly.
The person you most want to meet?
A figure immediately appeared in her mind - the person who saved her and the entire village in Cocoyasi Village, the person who took her out of East Blue and saw the vast world, the person who changed the fate of the entire pirate world.
Akira.
"Nami Director!" the female officer shouted anxiously, "You can't go in, that thing is too dangerous!"
Nami raised his hand to signal the female officer to be quiet.
She stared at the portal, hesitation and struggle flashed in her eyes, and finally turned into determination.
"Give me a day off."
"Eh?"
"Just say that I don't feel well and need to rest for a while."
After saying that, Nami picked up the pen on the table and quickly wrote a few lines on a note - to arrange for the acting director to handle daily work, and the return date is uncertain.
Then, she took steps towards the door.
"Director!" The female officer wanted to stop her, but it was too late.
Nami looked back at her and showed a bright smile.
"Don't worry, I'll be right back."
As her words fell, her figure was engulfed in white light.
Wano Country, General's Mansion.
Perona was sitting behind a large desk, with his legs crossed and a pink parasol in his hand, spinning around boredly.
Ever since she succeeded Crocodile as the new mayor of Wano Country, her life has become extremely boring.
Every day is filled with meetings, approving documents, and receiving various visitors.
Although she really wanted to give up, but thinking that this was the arrangement left by Akira before disappearing, she gritted her teeth and persisted.
"Mr. Mayor, here are today's documents."
A maid in kimono walked in and placed a thick stack of documents on the table.
"Put it there." Perona glanced at it and said lazily.
The maid did not leave, but looked out the window curiously, "Mr. Mayor, look outside, there seems to be something."
Perona raised his head and looked out the window following the maid's gaze.
Buzz--
The air in the center of the office suddenly twisted, and a Space-Time Portal emitting white light tore apart silently.
"Ah!" The maid was so frightened that she hid behind Perona.
Perona stood up, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes.
What is that?
Mechanical sounds came from the portal.
[Wano Country Mayor, Perona.]
[Are you willing to give up all the wealth, status and fame you have in the current world?]
[You can enter this door if you wish.]
[On the other side of the passage, there is the person you most want to see.]
Perona's red eyes suddenly lit up.
The person you most want to meet?
She thought of that figure almost immediately - the man who took her away from the Moria ship and gave her a new life.
Akira.
"Mr. Mayor, you don't really want to go in, do you?" the maid asked cautiously.
Perona looked back at her with a sly smile.
"Help me look after the office while I go on vacation."
"Eh?!"
"Don't worry, I will bring you a gift."
After saying that, Perona opened the parasol and walked into the portal with brisk steps.
New World, G-7 Branch.
Base Commander's Office.
Yamato is on the phone.
At this moment, the air in the center of the office suddenly distorted, and a Space-Time Portal emitting white light tore apart silently.
Yamato suddenly turned around and clenched the mace in his hand instantly.
"Who!"
Mechanical sounds came from the portal.
[G-7 Branch Supreme Chief, Yamato.]
[Are you willing to give up all the wealth, status and fame you have in the current world?]
[You can enter this door if you wish.]
[On the other side of the passage, there is the person you most want to see.]
Yamato's pupils shrank suddenly.
The person you most want to meet?
Master Akira!
Without any hesitation, she picked up the mace and rushed toward the door.
"The base is temporarily under the management of the adjutant!"
"I'm going to find Mr. Akira!"
As her words fell, her figure was engulfed in white light.
Outside the office, several navy soldiers who heard the noise and ran over looked at each other.
"What did Commander Yamato just say?"
"It seems that... you are looking for Mr. Akira?"
"Master Akira?! Master Akira is back?!"
"Quick! Report to your superiors!"
West Blue, Navy Governor's Mansion.
Nicole Robin stood in front of the office window, looking at the sparkling sea outside, holding a glass of red wine in her hand.
Ever since she was promoted to become the West Blue Navy Governor, her life has become extremely busy.
Managing the entire West Blue naval force, coordinating cooperation between various branches, handling various emergencies... everything requires her to do it herself.
But even so, Robin still feels very satisfied.
Because she knows that this job is to protect the peace created by Akira.
"Governor-General, this is today's briefing."
A young female officer walked into the office and placed a document on the table.
"Put it there." Robin said without looking back, looking out the window, and a Space-Time Portal emitting white light tore apart silently.
The female officer glanced out the window curiously, and her pupils suddenly tightened.
"Ah!" The female officer took two steps back in fright.
Robin put down his wine glass, with a flash of astonishment in his eyes.
What is that?
Why did she feel an ancient and mysterious aura from that portal?
Mechanical sounds came from the portal.
[West Blue Navy Governor, Nicole·Robin.]
[Are you willing to give up all the wealth, status and fame you have in the current world?]
[You can enter this door if you wish.]
[On the other side of the passage, there is the person you most want to see.]
Robin's pupils shrank suddenly.
The person you most want to meet?
A familiar figure suddenly appeared in her mind.
"Governor-General!" the female officer shouted anxiously, "You can't go in, that thing is too dangerous!"
Robin raised his hand to signal the female officer to be quiet.
She stared at the door and said calmly, "Help me ask for a leave from the headquarters."
"Eh?"
"Just say that I need to deal with some personal matters and my return date is uncertain."
After saying that, Robin picked up the pen on the table and quickly wrote a few lines on a note - Arranging for the deputy governor to temporarily take over the duties, and all daily work continued as usual.
Then, she took steps towards the door.
"Governor-General!" The female officer wanted to stop her, but it was too late.
Robin looked back at her and showed a gentle smile.
Blue Star, Great Xia.
The living room of Akira's house is very lively at the moment.
Imu is sitting on the sofa, drinking tea elegantly.
Hancock was sitting on another sofa, crossing his arms across his chest and staring at Gion with an unhappy look on his face.
Gion sat next to Akira, with a gentle smile on his face.
Gunko brought out a plate of fruit from the kitchen, placed it on the coffee table, and then sat obediently next to Imu.
Five women, four thoughts.
The atmosphere in the living room was extremely subtle.
"Ahem." Akira coughed twice, trying to break the silence, "Well...Gion, how did you get here?"
Gion turned his head and looked at him gently, "The passage appeared six years ago, but the situation was unstable at that time and I couldn't leave."
"Is the situation stable now?"
"No," Gion shook his head, "The situation is getting worse and worse, but I have tried my best..."
Hancock snorted coldly from the side, "To put it nicely, isn't it just the husband who wants to steal my body?"
Gion turned his head and looked at Hancock, "Hancock, I respect your feelings for Mr. Akira, but please also respect mine. I'm not here to rob anyone, I'm just here to reunite with the people I care about."
"You--"
"That's enough." Imu put down the tea cup and said calmly, "This is not a place for quarreling."
Hancock opened his mouth, but finally said nothing and turned his head angrily.
Akira rubbed his temples and felt like he was as big as his head.
Just then--
Four Space-Time Portal appeared in the living room at the same time.
The next second, four figures filed out of the portal.