Reverse Mountain

A week later, after dealing with everything he had left in West Blue, Jack promised himself he would return for Kano Country and Don Chinjao. Riding the Bead Rider towards the Red Line, he followed the map he had stolen from Menace's Hold, which indicated that to enter the Grand Line, he had to pass through the mountain.

The Red Line, a colossal mountain range that encircled the entire world, had only a few entry points to the Grand Line, one of which was Reverse Mountain. Reverse Mountain was a unique formation where four currents from the four Blues collided, forcing water up the mountain and then cascading down into the Grand Line. It was commonly considered suicide for unprepared ships to attempt to scale the Reverse Mountain, but Jack had full confidence in his special ride.

As the Bead Rider approached the foot of the massive Reverse Mountain, Jack could feel the powerful currents surging around him. He took a deep breath, his calm blue eyes assessing the challenge that lay ahead. Channeling energy from his body into the Bodily Refinement Bead, he propelled the boat forward, straight into the raging waters.

The Bead Rider, powered by the energy emanating from beneath it, began to climb the mountain against the rushing current. Waves crashed against the small boat, and Jack held on tightly, using his physical strength to guide it in the desired direction. His stormy deep blue eyes were unyielding, focused solely on the task at hand.

As the boat reached the midpoint of the mountain, the current grew even stronger. Jack's face remained calm and determined, but his eyes flickered with a hint of rage, like a storm brewing in the depths of the ocean. He channeled more energy into the Bead Rider, its turbines spinning faster and creating a powerful surge that propelled it further up the mountain.

Rain and wind battered Jack and the Bead Rider, but he refused to let it deter him. He could feel the thrill of the challenge coursing through his veins, a feeling he relished. In the midst of the tempest, he couldn't help but grin, his spirit unbroken and his resolve unwavering.

As the Bead Rider neared the summit of Reverse Mountain, the current began to shift. The boat teetered on the edge, caught between the powerful forces of the four Blues' currents and the pull of gravity. Jack gritted his teeth and poured the last of his energy into the Bead Rider, determined to conquer the mountain that had claimed so many lives.

Nearing the peak, Jack threw a few ropes around, creating a makeshift safety line, and pulled his family from the Bead's pocket space. Aria, his five-year-old daughter; Amelia, Aria's mother; Robin, his two-year-old surrogate daughter; Olvia, Robin's mother; Liana, his mother; Luna, his sister; Sophie, his childhood friend; and Isabella, Sophie's mother. The Bead Rider was a bit small for so many people, but Jack held Aria and Robin on his chest, as he controlled the Bead Rider, while the women screamed in surprise by the sudden shift in the environment. Jack pulled the rope, and it tightened around each of them, securing them to the ride.

"Jack, what's going on?" Amelia asked, her eyes wide with shock.

"Just a little adventure," Jack replied calmly, his eyes flickering with a hint of excitement.

"What kind of adventure?" Sophie questioned, her voice trembling with a mix of excitement and fear.

"We're climbing Reverse Mountain," Jack explained, unable to suppress a grin as he felt the thrill of the challenge.

As the Bead Rider continued to ascend, the view below them became increasingly spectacular. The vast expanse of the ocean stretched out in every direction, a beautiful tapestry of blues, greens, and purples. Clouds swirled around them, their cotton-candy softness contrasting with the jagged, imposing peaks of the mountain.

Aria, securely held in her father's arms, stared wide-eyed at the world below her. Her curiosity and sense of adventure overcame her initial fear, and she couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow, Daddy! This is amazing!"

Jack chuckled, his calm blue eyes softening as he looked at his daughter. "You like it, Princess?"

Aria nodded enthusiastically, her face alight with excitement. "I love it! It's like we're flying!"

Robin, also held close to Jack, looked around in awe, her tiny hands gripping his shirt tightly. "So high," she whispered, her voice filled with wonder.

The other women exchanged glances, their initial trepidation giving way to fascination as they took in the breathtaking scenery. Liana smiled at her son, pride and love shining in her eyes. "Jack, you always know how to give us an adventure."

Jack's sister, Luna, leaned over the edge of the boat, her hair whipping around her face as she gazed at the world below. "It's incredible, Jack. I've never seen anything like this."

Olvia, holding Robin's hand, looked at her daughter with a mixture of pride and worry. "Are you sure it's safe, Jack?"

Jack's eyes, now a calm blue, met hers with confidence. "Trust me, we'll be fine."

As they neared the peak, the boat suddenly lurched, and the women screamed in unison. Jack tightened his grip on Aria and Robin, his eyes turning stormy with determination. "Hold on tight!" he shouted, as he focused all his remaining strength on controlling the Bead Rider.

The boat teetered on the edge, caught between the powerful forces of the four Blues' currents and the pull of gravity. For a moment, it seemed as though they might not make it. But with a final surge of power, Jack pushed the Bead Rider up and over the peak, sending them cascading down into the Grand Line.

The women clung to the ropes and each other, their faces a mixture of relief and exhilaration. Amelia looked at Jack with a mixture of admiration and concern. "What now, Jack?"

Jack's eyes, now the calm blue of a clear sky, met hers. "Now we enter the Grand Line, the most dangerous and exciting sea in the world."

The Bead Rider began its descent down the other side of Reverse Mountain, and as the boat picked up speed, the women couldn't help but feel a mix of fear and excitement. The landscape below was like nothing they had ever seen before, a vast ocean filled with mystery and wonder.

As they drew closer to the Grand Line, the women began to notice the change in the environment. Islands with strange shapes and landscapes dotted the horizon, and the weather shifted rapidly, with sunshine one moment and torrential rain the next.

Aria, still held tightly in her father's arms, giggled as a sudden gust of wind sent her hair flying. "Daddy, this is so much fun!"

Jack smiled at her, his eyes filled with love and warmth. "It's just the beginning, Princess."

Robin, her tiny hands still gripping Jack's shirt, looked at the world unfolding before them with wide, awestruck eyes. "Big world," she murmured, her voice filled with wonder.

The other women, now more at ease, began to enjoy the experience. Liana and Luna marveled at the exotic islands below, their eyes sparkling with curiosity. Olvia held Robin close, sharing in her daughter's excitement, while Amelia and Sophie exchanged excited whispers about the adventures that awaited them in the Grand Line.

As the Bead Rider continued its journey, Jack guided the boat with expert precision, navigating the unpredictable currents and weather of the Grand Line. His calm, strong presence reassured his family, and they knew that, no matter what challenges they faced, they could rely on him to see them through.

With the wind whipping around them and the unknown stretching out before them, the women couldn't help but feel a thrill of anticipation. They had entered the Grand Line, a world of danger and adventure, and they would face it together, as a family, led by the unwavering strength and determination of Jack, the Pirate Hunter.

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