Resolve

Neo and Ren headed out for their exploration and traveled from one island to another in the East Blue for the next few weeks. They met many new people and explored the seas and towns, Neo and Reed headed out for their exploration and traveled from one island to another in the East Blue for the next few weeks.

They met many new people, explored the seas and towns, and even took down a few small pirate crews along the way. Neo was impressed with Ken's strength and loyalty, and he knew he had found a valuable ally in him.

As they approached a small island on the edge of East Blue, Neo noticed something strange in the distance. There was a large plume of smoke rising from the center of the island, and he could hear the sounds of fighting.

Without hesitation, Neo ordered his crew to make landfall on the island. As they approached, they could see a group of bandits attacking a small village. The villagers were outnumbered and outmatched, but they fought back with everything they had.

Neo and Ren jumped into action, taking down bandits left and right. In a Human-Beast hybrid form, Ren plowed through the attackers. The villagers were shocked to see such powerful fighters come to their aid, and they rallied behind Neo and Ken.

Together, they launched a counter-attack and a massacre began, only a few bandits survived and they were away from the village and into the jungle. The fight was quick and in the end, the villagers emerged victorious but few were heavily injured. The town doctor started to tend to the injured and the villagers started celebrating.

As they stood among the wreckage of the bandit camp, the villagers gathered around them, thanking them for their help. Neo and Ken shared a look, knowing that they had done something good. For Neo, it was a reminder of why he had set out on this journey in the first place - to make the world a better place, one island at a time.

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The duo was sitting in Neo's cabin, the cabin of the ship was dimly lit by a few flickering candles placed strategically around the room. In the center of the room was a large, ornate table with a massive map spread out on it, stretching from one end to the other. The map was meticulously detailed, with intricate drawings of various islands, coastlines, and sea routes.

The walls of the cabin were lined with various nautical instruments, including compasses, sextants, and telescopes. There were also shelves filled with old leather-bound books and scrolls, each one detailing the history of a particular island or sea route.

On one side of the room was a comfortable-looking chair, and beside it was a small table with a pitcher of water and a few glasses. The chair was positioned so that whoever sat in it had a clear view of the map on the table.

"Ren, I want to open schools and orphanages around the world. I want to take charge of this and start with East Blue." Neo said as he traced his finger along the map.

Ren nodded in agreement. "That's a noble cause. But how do you plan on funding it?"

"I've been thinking about that too, The cashino will be a money making machine once it opens." Neo replied, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "I want to start a trading business, importing and exporting goods from different islands. With the profits, I can fund these projects ."

Ren nodded in approval. "That's a great idea. Plus, it'll give me a chance to see more of the world and meet new people."

The two continued to discuss their plans for the future, their voices low and serious in the quiet cabin. As they talked, the candles flickered and the map on the table seemed to come alive with possibilities, the uncharted waters of the world stretching out before them.

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AN: Time skip ahead.