"Captain, where are we heading next?"
Kid's question stumped Ryan. Where they were going next was indeed a problem.
Before, Ryan had always had a clear goal whenever they arrived somewhere, such as Dressrosa or Amazon Lily. But after coming to the New World, Ryan's ultimate goal was Laugh Tale, and he had nothing else planned for the time being.
After thinking for a moment, Ryan slowly said, "We'll go wherever the wind takes us!"
Everyone was stunned upon hearing that. Clearly, they were somewhat taken aback by this situation, because nothing like this had ever happened before.
Perhaps such a thing was common for other pirate crews, but for Ryan and the others, it was truly rare.
And so, Ryan began living a life of fine clothes, swift horses, and roaming the world with a sword at his side.
At every place they visited, he admired the most beautiful scenery and ate the best food. Whenever he saw injustice, he acted as he pleased. Ryan felt as though he was fulfilling another one of his dreams.
Beli and Kid, meanwhile, challenged enemies everywhere. Through constant battles, they grew stronger and stronger, and their fame continued to spread throughout the New World.
Ryan never interfered in their battles. Having set foot upon this sea, they had all prepared themselves for death. Ryan merely provided them with a relatively fair battlefield.
Because of the New World's unusual magnetic fields, there were countless islands here, and nearly every one of them had different scenery. Some islands were warm like spring all year round, while others were blanketed in ice and snow year-round.
Time passed like a galloping horse, slipping away without a sound.
A year later.
On an unnamed island, Ryan and the others were lying on the beach, basking in the