Chapter 2 : A New World

Ryo opened his eyes. He blinked and rubbed them. He looked around. He saw water. He saw sky. He saw clouds. He saw birds. He saw ships. He saw people. He saw...

He saw things he had never seen before.

He was lying on a wooden deck, surrounded by ropes, barrels, and cannons. He was wearing a white shirt, blue pants, and brown boots. He had a straw hat on his head, and a sword on his waist. He had a compass in his hand, and a map in his pocket. He had...

He had no idea what he had.

He was confused. He was scared. He was lost. He had no memory of who he was, where he was, or how he got there. He only remembered eating a strange fruit, and then blacking out. He had no clue what had happened to him, or what was happening to him.

He tried to stand up, but felt a sharp pain in his chest. He looked down and saw blood. He had a wound on his left side, near his heart. He had no idea how he got it, or who gave it to him. He felt weak and dizzy. He needed help. He needed...

He needed someone to save him.

He heard footsteps. He turned his head and saw a man. He was tall and muscular, with black hair and a scar under his left eye. He was wearing a red vest, blue shorts, and sandals. He had a straw hat on his head, and a scar on his chest. He had a smile on his face, and a glint in his eye. He had...

He had a presence that Ryo could not ignore.

He walked towards Ryo and knelt down. He looked at him with curiosity and concern. He spoke to him with a friendly and cheerful voice.

"Hey, are you OK? Who are you? What are you doing here?"

Ryo looked at him with confusion and fear. He did not know him. He did not know anyone. He did not know anything. He opened his mouth and tried to speak. He said the only thing he could say.

"I... don't... know..."

The man smiled and nodded. He reached out his hand and touched Ryo's forehead. He felt his temperature and checked his pulse. He frowned and shook his head. He spoke to him with a serious and sincere tone.

"You're hurt. You're bleeding. You're feverish. You need medical attention. Don't worry, I'll take you to our ship. We have a doctor there. He'll fix you up. Trust me, you'll be fine."

Ryo looked at him with doubt and gratitude. He did not know if he could trust him. He did not know if he could trust anyone. He did not know anything. He closed his eyes and tried to relax. He felt his hand and followed his lead. He said the only thing he could say.

"Thank... you..."

The man smiled and nodded. He lifted Ryo up and carried him in his arms. He walked towards a ship that was anchored nearby. It was a large and colorful ship, with a lion figurehead and a skull and crossbones flag. It had a name on its side. It said:

"Going Merry"

The man boarded the ship and shouted to his crew. He introduced Ryo to them with a loud and proud voice.

"Hey, everyone! Look who I found! This is Ryo! He's our new friend! He's our new navigator!"

Ryo opened his eyes and saw a group of people. They were all different and unique, with various clothes, hairstyles, and accessories. They were all smiling and waving, with various expressions, attitudes, and personalities. They were all...

They were all pirates.

Ryo gasped and fainted.

He had just met the Straw Hat Pirates.

He had just entered the world of One Piece.