Chapter 20: A World Turned Upside Down

The chaos of Marineford reverberated across the seas. News of the Luna Pirates' rampage

Kouzuki Thorfinn Declared the Most Dangerous Man Alive!

Bounty: 9,000,000,000 Berries!

The headlines were impossible to ignore. The accompanying image of Thorfinn, his swords Enma and Ame no Habakiri gleaming and his dark wings spread wide, sent shivers down the spines of kings, warlords, and even admirals. His presence was etched in the world's memory, a force that had turned Marineford into ruins and stood against the might of the Admirals with unwavering determination.

In the Luna Pirates' ship, now anchored in a quiet cove far from prying eyes, Thorfinn sat at the captain's table, the bounty poster in his hands. His crew surrounded him, each member in their own state of pride, excitement, or reflection.

"Well, Captain," Kid said, leaning back with a devilish grin, "that bounty suits you. Nine billion berries... you're officially the man everyone's after."

Thorfinn smirked but remained calm. "The world knows my name now, but this is just the beginning. Our fight isn't over. We've only made our declaration."

Ace walked in, holding a similar bounty poster with his own image on it. 550,000,000 berries glared back at him. He whistled. "They're not holding back with these numbers. Looks like we've all got bigger targets on our backs."

Thorfinn turned to Ace, his expression serious. "That's why we need to be careful. Ace, there's something important we have to do. It's time for you to meet someone I think you've been missing for a long time."

Luffy, sitting at the table with a huge grin, had his own bounty poster—400,000,000 berries—spread out before him. "Shishishi! Look at this! I'm getting closer to Shanks!"

Thorfinn smiled but then placed a hand on his youngest brother's shoulder. "Luffy, before you chase Shanks, there's something you need. You saw what happened at Marineford. Strength alone isn't enough. You need to master Haki if you're going to survive the New World."

Luffy's grin faded slightly as he nodded. "Haki? You mean that thing you and Ace use? I wanna learn it!"

Thorfinn ruffled Luffy's hair, a rare display of affection. "Good. I know someone who can teach you."

The next morning, the Luna Pirates sailed under the cover of dawn. Thorfinn charted two courses—one to send Luffy on his path to learning Haki, and another to take Ace to Sabo. The weight of these decisions pressed on him, but he knew it was necessary for their growth and the battles that lay ahead.

They arrived at a small island shrouded in mist. A lone figure waited at the shore—a man cloaked in mystery, his face hidden beneath a hood.

"This is the man who will teach you, Luffy," Thorfinn said, his voice steady. "He's one of the best."

The hooded figure stepped forward, revealing Silvers Rayleigh, the Dark King himself.

"Ah, so you're the young straw-hat Thorfinn mentioned," Rayleigh said with a grin. "I've heard about your exploits. Let's see if you're ready for the New World."

Luffy's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Let's do this!"

As Thorfinn watched his youngest brother walk away with Rayleigh, his heart swelled with pride and a touch of sadness. "Stay safe, Luffy," he muttered. "The world will need you someday."

The ship sailed again, this time carrying Thorfinn and Ace to the Revolutionary Army's base, where Sabo resided. The journey was quiet, both brothers deep in thought.

"Thorfinn," Ace finally said, breaking the silence. "Why are we doing this now?"

Thorfinn glanced at him. "Because family matters, Ace. Sabo has been alive all this time, and he needs to see you. You need each other."

When they reached the Revolutionary Army's base, the reunion was nothing short of emotional. Sabo, clad in his Revolutionary uniform, froze when he saw Ace step off the ship. Tears welled in his eyes as he ran forward, embracing his brother with unrestrained emotion.

"Ace! You're alive!"

Ace hugged him back, his voice choked with emotion. "Sabo... I thought I lost you."

Thorfinn stood at a distance, giving them their moment. His heart ached with his own memories of loss but warmed at the sight of his brothers reunited.

The three brothers spent the night reminiscing and planning their futures. Thorfinn shared stories of their battles, his dreams, and his mission to carry on Oden's will.

"We're not just pirates," Thorfinn said. "We're a force for change. The world is broken, and it's up to us to reshape it. Together, we'll make it happen."

The following day, Thorfinn prepared to depart. Ace and Sabo stood together, a united front.

"Thank you, Thorfinn," Sabo said. "For everything."

Thorfinn smiled. "Take care of each other. I'll be watching."

As the Luna Pirates sailed into the horizon, the world braced for what was to come. Thorfinn's bounty of 9,000,000,000 berries had made him a legend, but he knew the battles ahead would be even greater.

And somewhere on the Grand Line, Luffy, under Rayleigh's tutelage, began his journey to mastering Haki.

The world was changing. The Luna Pirates, the Straw Hats, and the Revolutionary Army were at the heart of it all. And at the center stood Thorfinn, the son of Oden, carving a path of chaos and hope through a sea of legends.