Back to the Beginning

Ryan returned to Mount Colubo and took the Soaring Dragon out of his Storage Space. Ever since he had comprehended the ability of spatial storage, Ryan had stowed the Soaring Dragon away, and for the past two years and more, it had never sailed once.

And today, it would set sail once again!

"Kuina, you come along too, I'll send you home!"

Ryan led the others onto the Soaring Dragon. As electric arcs sparked from Enel's hands to charge the propulsion system, the Soaring Dragon began to slowly rise into the air.

"Yoo-hoo, yoo-hoo." Suddenly, two strange and familiar calls rang out, and a bird flew onto the ship.

"This is... a South Bird?" Looking at that familiar figure, Ryan and the others had almost forgotten about the existence of this creature. Ever since they arrived at Mount Colubo, the South Bird had become the overlord of the nearby forest, only occasionally returning, and since everyone had their own matters to attend to, they had indeed forgotten all about it.

The South Bird: You're leaving without even notifying this bird!

Even though it wasn't the first time they had seen a ship flying in the sky, Dadan and the others still wore looks of astonishment.

"Brother Ryan, wait for me to come find you!" Ace shouted loudly from below.

"Alright, I'll be waiting for you!" Ryan nodded in acknowledgment, and immediately the Soaring Dragon activated, shooting off into the distance in a flash.

"First stop, Shimotsuki Village!"

Soon, in less than half an hour, Shimotsuki Village was close at hand. The Soaring Dragon sailed straight in, appearing high above the Isshin Dojo.

Koshiro also walked out from the main hall.

"Go on!"

"Master!" Kuina and Ryan shared an embrace, then leaped down.

"Loguetown!" Before Lory could ask, Ryan spoke up.