Learning to Fly

The last few months were the busiest for Neo, and the name of Aqua Trading Co. has now spread throughout East Blue as the safest shipping company. The ships were guarded by trained hunters and few pirates dared to attack those. The school has also started its operations in Loguetown and many talented children were now being given quality education and training by hunters and qualified teachers.

When Neo transmigrated, he didn't want to become a pirate or a member of the Marines. Instead, he set his sights on the Hunter's Guild, an organization that operated in the four seas, taking on dangerous missions and hunting pirates for a bounty.

At first, Neo was just another newcomer to the guild, taking on small jobs and earning a reputation as a skilled fighter and even gained the nickname 'the Ghost' as he always kept his face hidden behind a mask. But as he gained the trust of his fellow hunters after many successful missions, he began to share his ideas for making the guild stronger and more cohesive. They were mainly dependent on the World Government for revenue which changed when Aqua Trading Co. started hiring strong, trustworthy men for security and transport jobs. He proposed a system of training and certification, where hunters would be evaluated and given ranks(S>A>B>C>D) based on their skills and experience. He also suggested that the guild establish a code of conduct, to ensure that all hunters acted with honor and integrity.

At first, some of the older members of the guild were skeptical of Neo's ideas, thinking that he was just a naive newcomer who didn't understand how things worked. But as they saw his passion and commitment to making the guild better, they began to take him more seriously.

Over time, Neo's vision for the guild began to take shape when a prominent hunter Daddy Masterson was known for his expert sharpshooting skills also joined under his wing and started advocating this idea. He recruited new members who shared his ideals, and together they worked to improve the guild's reputation and effectiveness. They took on more dangerous and high-paying missions from Marines and merchants, and soon the guild was one of the respected organizations in the East Blue Sea for protecting civilians and ships from pirates. This also brought much young blood into the organization, seeing their success Hunter's HQ has also planned to implement a similar model in other parts of the world and Neo swiftly climbed to the top ranks of the management with his 100% completion track record.

Ren was also doing his part in their part of the plan. First, he traveled to every major port in the East Blue, from Dawn Island to Cocoyasi Village, and beyond. He would spend his days in the local bars and taverns, listening to the locals and learning about the different information, and scouting for talented unfortunate people on each island and he then invited them to join the school as students and teachers. Many were happy to join in hopes of a better life and money.

Jenne as CEO of Aqua Trading Co. was in charge of managing the shipping company and collaborating with other businesses like agriculture, textile, and various small-scale industries. They collaborated with farmers, artists, and craftsmen to get good products, processed and packed those items, and exported them to other places. For example, they bought oranges from Cocoyashi, it was then processed into juice, packed with Aqua branding, and exported to other islands to be sold as a beverage. It brought business to many people on various islands and they also had a good income to do some spending.

Meanwhile, Reed who was in charge of accounting also hired a team of skilled workers to help him manage the Casino and other businesses. He would also train the staff to be the best in the business, teaching them how to deal cards, handle money, and provide top-notch customer service.

Within a few months, Loguetown Market Avenue had become the talk of East Blue. Rich people, pirates, hunters, and even tourists were coming from far and wide to gamble and enjoy the lavish entertainment that Neo's establishments provided. His business was booming, and he was making a fortune. Neo had become a household name, and his reputation as a savvy businessman and philanthropist was spreading among the common folks.

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Neo had been in the One Piece world for quite some time now, and he had already discovered some of his unique abilities. He was blessed with a Kryptonian body, which made him incredibly strong, fast, and durable. But there was one ability that he had not yet mastered – flight.

Neo had always been fascinated by the idea of soaring through the air like a bird, and he knew that his Kryptonian body had the potential to make that dream a reality. So, he decided to set out on a journey to learn how to fly. Informing Jenne and the others of his departure and their respective duties he left Loguetown on a ship.

Determined to master this final frontier, Neo embarked on a long training regimen on an isolated island, devoting every moment to honing his skills and pushing his body to its limits.

He began by studying the movements of birds and insects, trying to understand the mechanics of flight. He practiced jumping from increasingly high cliffs, using his strength to cushion his landings and prevent injury.

As he became stronger and more agile, Neo began to experiment with his own body, manipulating the energy stored in his body to achieve lift and balance. He had read extensively on Photonuclic Effect, when a non-organic object comes from a very high gravity environment to a low gravity environment it develops some radioactivity and becomes unstable. But organic creatures develop superpowers and their muscle density increases. So his conclusion was he has yet to collect enough energy from the sun. He continued his experiments and finally, after months of intense training, Neo felt something stir within him when he tried to channel his energy to lift his body. The sand around him was blasted away as he levitated into the air, and this time he felt his body begin to rise, higher and higher.

Neo couldn't believe he succeeded after so long, he shouted in excitement as he soared through the clouds, reveling in the feeling of freedom and weightlessness. He swooped and looped, testing the limits of his new ability and feeling more alive than he ever had before. He activated his Bio force field to reduce the drag and soon he blasted off towards the horizon.

As he returned to the ground after hours of flying and testing his limits, Neo knew that he had finally achieved one of his greatest goals. He had learned to fly, and with this new power, he can now head out to other seas.