headlights.

The dense, foggy atmosphere clouded the thoughts of the crew aboard the small galleon of the Blue Pirates. Thick dark clouds surrounded the Red Line; it was a stormy day. Axel took a step forward, it was the moment, what he had been waiting for, what many had awaited even in fleeting thoughts – entering the Grand Line, where the Pirate King's treasure lay.

-Everyone is ready to enter the Grand Line, - Axel said, euphoric, with a sharp, effervescent glow.

The Reverse Mountain was ahead, the massive current rising to the clouds made everyone nervous. Axel felt his heart pounding, realizing that his hands were trembling. The majesty of the Red Line made his hands shake; man is a mere particle in the face of nature.

Seeing the gloomy and tragic atmosphere, Ussop gathered his strength.

-For glory! I'll be the bravest warrior of the seas, - Ussop said, trembling from the railing. He used his enthusiasm to overcome the lurking nerves.

-Well, the coward is right. We will find our goals! Enough wealth to live peacefully, - Kuro said, ecstatic about renewing his old plan. Axel paid well, and with a lot of money, Kuro could buy a house in the countryside where piracy had not reached, hiring stewards to handle household chores while living in peace.

-You only think about money, greedy cat, - Agatha said. - On the contrary, I'm happy with what I have. All the adventures we've had so far have been great. Although buying some nice dresses would be delightful, I can't wait to explore Grand Line fashion and have the biggest wardrobe in the world, - said the Blue Pirate Queen, the charm of the Blue Pirates.

-I'll write a book, one of those great ones that inspire people like me to find their destiny. The next 'Brag Men', - Deuce said.

-Wawawawawaw. A harem of women, - Gad shouted.

-Be careful with that, Gad - Rubis said behind him.

Sweat ran down Gad's back.

-You should stop it, sister. If he keeps saying his nonsense, - Emeraude said.

-It's cute, - Saphir said, watching Gad's fear of his sisters.

-Wawawawawaw. The great Gad. Now he regrets his previous wish; his true wish is a great treasure that makes him rich, living adventures, and having a dozen grandchildren listening to the adventures of the great Gad, - Gad said.

Rubis nodded as she hugged the great hammerhead shark.

-I want to build a robotic country where science is the social hierarchy of the people. Only the most prestigious and intelligent can rule others, -- Nithtal said, surprising everyone. -- What an incredible goal for this old man. -

-Strength overcomes intelligence, - Metal said.

The gaze turned to the missing members, focusing on the swordswoman in the group.

-E-to... the world's best swordswoman, - Tashigi said, nodding.

-Open a karate dojo, - Sergeant Metal said immediately after Tashigi's response.

-I never thought that you of all people would want to open a dojo, - -Ussop said. -- I've never seen your moves, - Ussop said, imitating karate stances and throwing some kicks in the air.

-I think everyone knows that One Piece is our first goal," Axel said. "I hope you understand the trouble you're getting into because we'll sail through the most dangerous waters that very few have even dreamed of. The challenges we'll face will push us to the edge of death, -Axel said.

He could feel the gaze of the Fish-Men. Arlong had an angry expression after being tied up and gagged.

Humans are insensitive to the dangers of the Grand Line.

-You will also have your share of work; you'll understand that as time passes, - Axel thought.

-Here we go! - Axel said. The entrance was close, very close. The ocean currents began to push the ship; Metal grabbed the helm tightly. Almost 100 meters away, the strong current shook the boat from side to side without respite.

The boat rose with the ocean current, soaring into the sky. Could this be natural? Another one of One Piece's crazy theories.

-Adjust the sails; we're reaching the top, - Axel said. - We have a big leap to make, - he echoed over the small caravel.

The boat turned 180 degrees; the bow trembled, and Axel was sure that it was only thanks to the Adam wood and the ship's final system that it was interesting. Any other boat would have fallen due to the weight of the currents. The boat jumped into the sky, and Axel could see the edges of the Red Line protruding on either side. Among the many places he had never seen, this was the most astonishing. The wonders of this place left him speechless, illuminated by the splendid sun shining on their faces.

They fell into a void, almost like a cannon shot, and the ship trembled enough to fall the slide that propelled the ship to the Red Line.

The screams of the entire crew were etched on the wall at the entrance to the Grand Line.

-We almost died. The last time I did that! - said Ussop, on the floor. Ussop's chest rose and fell.

In a quick view, everyone was on the ship.

The open sea was completely clear, the Grand Line behind them. The race begins right now.

...

Ding,

Link status.

Arrival at the Grand Line. The first person to travel from the Blue Sea to the Grand Line, bronze chest.

You have opened the bronze chest: you obtained a tome of 10 books on the history of the Grand Line from the beginning of the World Government to the death of the Pirate King.

...

-A very good gift if I ever got one, - Axel thought. What interesting things are hidden in the Grand Line, unnoticed by the passage of time? All those great treasures, waiting to be pursued.

The ship headed to the lighthouses to settle. However, Axel requested a meeting with the Revolutionary Army, to wait a few days at the lighthouses for their contact. Laboon the whale was nowhere to be seen, nor did he break their pirate ship as Axel thought might happen. Should he be resting in the depths of the sea?

-We'll wait a few days; I have someone to see before we leave the Grand Line, - Axel said.

-Well, I think a feast wouldn't be bad, -- Agatha said. -- I'll cook something delicious; can you hunt something, Gad? - Everyone was excited, and the festive atmosphere didn't take long to set in.

"Hurra," Ussop said, pulling out some fireworks he had saved for special occasions, bought with his allowance money.

Gad nodded and dove into the sea. Only Rubis accompanied him, while Emeraude and Saphir soaked up the sun and ate some fruit. There were many barrels of oranges and strawberries they bought on the Coconami Islands, and they've started growing strawberry, raspberry, and orange trees in the greenhouse, along with sunflower seeds and medicinal plants to make remedies for (colds, fever, and cough).

-Ah, it's a perfect day to try my magic cloak. He told me that the cloak belonged to a great wizard and could fly through the skies, - Ussop said, trying to make his new magic cloak work.

-I think they fooled the idiot, - Kuro said, unable to resist laughing at Ussop.

-Damn, I haven't been fooled at any moment. Maybe you need to take a magic course. What do you think, old Nihtal? - Ussop said.

-We can build a flying cloak, although it's beyond my reach at the moment. You were fooled! - Nihtal said, delivering the final blow.

-Fooled, - whispered Deuce, who was reading a book.

-Well, as long as he doesn't know, there's no problem. Sometimes just believing is enough for some people, - Axel said, excited.

Old Crocus came out almost at sunset after Laboon the whale hit the Red Line almost two hours later. His whole appearance was comical, from his baldness to the flower on his head and his reluctant, dry gaze.

-Who are you? - Crocus asked.

-Ah, well, we are the Blue Pirates, -- Deuce said. -- We're having a feast; do you want something to drink, good sir? - politely disconcerting Crocus, who expected typical pirates, not some cheerful kids.

-Mehh, this is my house; you barged into my house with shouts and songs. It's strange to see young people eating around these parts, - Crocus said.

-Ah, well, we have an appointment with someone, and we hope it won't be too much trouble if we dock at the port. - said Deuce.

-It is a bother; just go away. - said the old man.

-Well, we can't, old man. We have a meeting with someone in a few days, and it's impossible to change the meeting place. This person is very busy, but we have a lot of delicious drinks. - said Axel, trying with rum.

-Ohhhhhh, I don't care who it is; I want peace. - said Crocus. - Who are you? - he repeated. As he approached the table and grabbed a bottle of beer.

-Right, I'm Deuce, the ship's doctor. - replied the young blue-haired man. - This one here is Axel, the captain of the ship.

Over here are the triplets, Saphir, Rubis, and Emeraude, along with Gad. Ussop is a sniper with a long nose playing over there with old Nihtal in the electric chair, our ship's scientist. Agatha is our cook and chef specialist with Rubis. Tashigui is our swordswoman, and the big guy with red hair is Sergeant Metal, our helmsman and lookout. - said Deuce.

Who sat next to old Crocus.

-You're a diverse group. - said Crocus, looking at the odd crew. - I'm the lighthouse keeper; I'll let you stay at the cape for a few days. This old man will accept your invitation and have a good beer. Are you the ship's doctor? - Crocus asked.

-Yes, sir, I am. - said Deuce.

Seeing Crocus so animated, Axel just sang in his heart. A great doctor who can improve medical skills.

-Perfect, Metal, bring a barrel of rum and one of sake; we have a guest. - said Axel.

-Yes, captain, I'll go immediately. - said the soldier, eager for the delicious sake.

-Ahhhh, the old man is lucky; that sake is one of the best I've tasted. Its flavor is delicious. - said Agatha.

-Ohhhh, what a pleasant young man with an old man like me. I'll judge how good the sake is. - said Crocus.

-Wawawawawaw, let's drink together, Metal, bring two barrels! - shouted Gad.

Who gave Axel a pleading look.

-Make it two! - said Axel.

-Wawaawaw, the best captain in the world. - said the shark. - who began to drink and dance with Ussop, enjoying Axel's special sake.

In the distance was Lia, performing water-breathing postures like a dance. She had been practicing each posture over and over, in a simulated practice provided by Axel.

-Lia, stop training; come with me, let's eat something, have a bit of sake. - said Axel.

Lia Tashigui has been training, trying to master water breathing, but she has been unable to follow Axel's proposed training, so she is frustrated and has taken her training to the limit.

-I have to master this technique you entrusted to me. - said Lia, particularly serious.

-Tomorrow you will; rest is as important as training. Come on, Lia, let's get some exercise. - said Axel, taking her hands and squeezing them affectionately.

Lia's ears turned red.

-Well, first, I'll go change. - said Lia, who felt a bit uncomfortable with the sweat and dirt.

The party began to escalate, and the joy felt at the lighthouse was surprising and new for Mr. Crocus, who had forgotten celebrations for a very long time. His last celebration was almost 7 years ago, hosted by a young Shanks who was entering the Grand Line again, never to return and become a Yonko. He was always destined for great things, trained by two of the greatest swordsmen he had ever known; it wasn't strange for his talent to stand out among the rest.

-Ahhhh, Mr. Crocus has been very quiet. Thinking about past times. - Axel asked.

-Ahhhh, young Axel, this old man is just sentimental. I don't have many visitors, and those who enter through the Grand Line usually ignore me. - replied the old man.

Axel could see nostalgia in his eyes; he's the doctor of the Pirate King, and of course, he would enjoy parties. He must have had some incredible celebrations in his time.

-I see, we'll bother you for a while then. After all, I don't have an exact date to leave. We'll even come by while exploring the Grand Line from time to time. - said Axel.

-Ohhhh, I'll manage. - said Crocus. - I have quite an experience with disorderly people like you. What's your goal, young one? Only the boldest venture into the Grand Line. -

Who had already decided that he liked these young ones, even though they were all too young to be pirates? They wouldn't be 20 years old, that's for sure.

-Ahhhh, how much he likes to do that. - Axel thought about his speech.

-Let's go for it. I hope to reach the end of the sea; our journey is just beginning. The last island is our destination, the one that holds the legendary treasure. - said Axel. With a smile, saying grandiose things is quite cool.

-You're an idiot. - said Crocus.

-Hahaha, that might be quite true. - said Axel.

Inside, he wondered if he could live up to all his expectations and not die in the process. Crocus could only smile at Axel's festivity.

Will he be able to handle the relentless weather, the Marines from the Headquarters rank, experienced pirates who have been in battles for years, and even the unfortunate events of mysterious and powerful individuals hidden in the world? - Axel thought.

Distracted by watching Tashigui come down with a beautiful white yukata that she bought in Logue Town with Agatha.