Raindrop

As the crew gathered on the ship deck, their breaths were visible in the frigid air. The vast expanse of the snow-covered land stretched as far as the eye could see, a pristine white canvas dotted with frost-laden trees and rugged cliffs.

The air was crisp, carrying with it a biting chill that spoke of the unforgiving nature of the Arctic waters.

The ship's deck, partially coated in a thin layer of snow, offered a stark contrast to the surrounding whiteness.

" We got two new members here so I guess it is time to introduce. " Jon said.

" Jon Snow. The captain of this crew. I used a sword to attack. My dream is to become the greatest. "

Xander raised an eye and said. " What kind of greatest. "

" Don't know. As long as my name reached all the corners of the world. I am happy. And I want to take everything gold, money. "

Xander nodded with a smile. " Great. "

Jon snapped his fingers. " One other thing to say. Because of my dream, we will encounter many enemies some will die and some will reach their destination. I am captain so I will lead the path but it is up to your guys to follow safely. "

" And I can't protect everyone. "

Amon nodded. " And what if someone wants to quit the crew? Need some authority right? "

Jon nodded. " I got a perfect way to solve that problem. "

" How? " Reime asked.

The air grew heavy with an undeniable presence, an aura of malevolence emanating from Jon's narrowed eyes.

" Simple. Duel to dead. If you managed to kill me, leave the crew. "

" Fair enough. You are the captain and you need to save the face. " Ethan said as he was looking through his bag.

Amon sighed. " I have no objection. "

" Me too. " Xander nodded.

Reime followed as well.

" That is great. " Jon clapped his hands. " One more thing to say. You guys can do whatever you want. Kill innocent or kill everyone. But don't overboard. At least at like human except Ethan. "

Ethan smiled. " That is what I like to hear from my captain."

Jon took a step back from the deck. Amon stepped forward.

" Amon, nothing to say. "

Amon stepped down.

" That is cold. " Jon snorted.

Next was Reime. " Reime. I am a cook. My goal is to eat every single dish in the world and create an ultimate meal. "

Memories of her deceased brother flooded her mind, stirring emotions that had been buried but never truly forgotten.

" Another one is to write a book about this adventure. "

Ethan said. " I can help you with that. I am recording my experiment as well so I can give you my tips. "

" Really. "

" Yeah. "

Reime walked toward Ethan.

Xander replaced her place with a spear in his back. " Xander. I am a freelancer a few hours ago. But now that my name is the recorded criminal I am a pirate. I don't have a dream but I want to taste freedom. "

" Simple and effective not that certain someone. " Jon said while staring at Amon.

Ethan walked forward with his bag. " Ethan. I eat devil fruit. "

Jon smiled. "What kind of fruit? "

Ethan raised his hand, and it slowly morphed into black gue. " Logia, Virus Virus. I am a living virus. "

"So you can affect others with the virus and kill them right. " Amon asked.

" Yeah. It will take time since Viruses can't kill instantly. I am finding the solution to that. And I can buff your system as well. "

" Great. " Jon said. He stood up.

" Now that we finished the formal meeting. Let's start with the actual one. "

" Our destination is Raindrop Island. I was hoping to find a bounty hunter there. "

Xander said. " I know the island. That's where I come from. "

"Tell us more about. "

" Raindrop has no ruler. But we had a navy base because of the nature of our island. The rain on that island was large so it destroyed the soil. We can't cultivate any plants so people on that island rely on other. "

Xander paused for an effect and then started again. " They attacked Pirate crew and exchanged them for money. That is why there is a Navy base. With that money, they bought food and resources from another island. "

" So there are three things you had to know about that island. People, there are cruel because of nature. There are many strong bounties hunters recent upstart hunter was Vince, the Steel. "

" Second, the navy base is strong as well. With a Rare admiral sitting on the base. Third, be careful about the underground world. "

Jon nodded. " Well, you all hear that right. We will destroy that Island. "

" What? " Xander yelled.

Amon was silent he understood what Jon was saying.

" Yep. That will be our goal for now. To Destroy Raindrop Island. Xander since that is your birth island what do you think about it? "

That is where he was born but had no attachment to it. He had nothing when he left the island. Although the thought of destroying the island was a bit hard, he can.

" It is okay. "

Jon patted Xander's shoulder. " Good choice. "

" Ethan, I want you to prepare a virus that can kill the whole island in pain and agony. " Jon said.

" I can do that but I need some experiments to do. "

Jon tilted his head. " With humans? "

Ethan nodded.

" Okay. We will capture some men for you when we arrived at Raindrop. Now, let's get going. " Jon declared.

The ship, fueled by Captain Jon's chilling resolve, began its departure from the desolate snow-covered shore.

The crunch of compacted snow beneath the ship's hull echoed through the wintry landscape as it slowly inched away, leaving behind a trail of disturbed white powder.

Reime, her gaze sharp and vigilant, scanned the horizon from her perch in the crow's nest.

As the ship glided through the frigid waters, the crewmates' breath mingled with the cold mist.

Jon took out the external pose and pointed in the direction of the needle.