Handing Ace Over to Ace

"Setting sail again!" Robin said with a smile.

Although teaching here allowed her to pass on Ohara's knowledge, she still wanted to uncover the secrets of the Void Century. That was the final wish of all the scholars who had sacrificed themselves for Ohara!

"Master!" Kuina looked reluctant to part with him. Ryan had told her that even as a woman, she could become the world's greatest Great Swordsman. He had given her hope.

"I believe in you, and you must believe in yourself too. If I find a Devil Fruit that suits you, I'll bring it back for you!" Ryan said, stroking Kuina's head.

Zoan Devil Fruits, especially Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits, were the solution to Kuina's lack of physical strength as a woman.

With Ryan patting her head in front of so many people, Kuina's face flushed slightly. She was no longer the little girl who knew nothing a few years ago. Especially after hearing the dirty jokes told by those louts from the Red Hair Pirates, she often blushed furiously.

"Mm!"

"Ace, aren't you happy?" Ryan looked at the silent Ace standing nearby.

"No. I know Brother Ryan has dreams of his own and can't stay by my side forever, but..." Ace did not continue, but those who understood, understood.

"No matter where I am, you'll always be my little brother. The bond between family cannot be cut, and I'll be waiting for you ahead!" Ryan said with a smile.

Ryan understood how Ace felt. He had finally found family to give him warmth, and now Ryan was leaving again. Ace could not stop him either, because there was a saying in the pirate world: "No reason can stop a man from heading toward the sea!"

Ryan took a sword from the system storage and held it