Section 48

He even accidentally found a treasure on an island, which seemed to have been buried here by a certain pirate group in the past. There were a large number of gold products in the treasure. Ron roughly estimated that this treasure alone could be exchanged for 300 million shells. profit.

In short, Ron doesn't need to worry about money at all for the time being.

In this way, Ron took Kuina on commercial ships from time to time to visit other islands, and sometimes he would teach some blind pirates and bandits a lesson.

The rest of the year went by in a blink of an eye.

The story of Traveler Ron and the blue-haired swordswoman has been spread among the people of Goa Kingdom and the surrounding East China Sea islands for some time.

…

This day.

It's snowing in Windmill Town.

In the tavern, Maginot was the host and invited members of the Dadan bandit family, Ace Luffy, and Ron Kuina to hold a banquet.

It was very lively.

Little Luffy, who had never seen so much meat before, his eyes were shining. The big one couldn't walk until his belly was bulging. Finally, he was so full that he fell to the ground and fell asleep. He was still talking about something. I like words like "The meat is delicious" during banquets the most.

Ace sat by the window, looked at Luffy and smiled, then turned to look at the snowflakes outside, with a trace of longing in his eyes.

"Saab...are you okay?"

After the banquet.

On the second floor balcony.

Guina and Ron leaned on the railing, watching the town in front of them gradually being covered with snow.

"Have you been here for a year in the blink of an eye..."

Ron said with some emotion.

"Yeah...it seems like it was yesterday the day I came here."

Kuina put her arms on the railing and put her chin on both arms. She turned her head and looked at Ron, who was leaning against the railing with his back and smiled with crooked eyes: "I think I was able to make up my mind to leave the gym and come with you Ron. It’s really great here. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have met Sister Maginot, Kemi, Ace, Luffy and the others.”

Then her eyes dimmed a little: "It's just that we still have to separate after all."

Ron looked up at the white snow in the sky and said with a smile: "We will meet again. We separated for our own goals. When we meet again, we will definitely gain more joy!"

"That's true."

Kuina smiled again.

She turned to look at Ron and said:

"Ron, have you decided to go to the Navy with Mr. Karp?"

Ron heard this and after hesitating for a while, he still looked at her and nodded.

"Um."

"Then we part ways for now."

Kuina smiled at him with crooked eyes.

Subsequently.

A scene that surprised Ron happened.

Guina stretched out her hand and hugged him.

On a snowy winter night.

The second-floor balcony of a brightly lit tavern.

The girl with short blue hair hugged the helpless black-haired boy.

Ron, who was at a loss, scratched his cheek with his fingers:

"I will not join the Navy. I will just stay there for a while as an intern in the Navy. It shouldn't be long..."

"I know." Guina, who had her hands around his neck, whispered in his ear: "Ron, you have been practicing so hard, just like me, you also want to achieve a big goal. Become stronger. Because of this, I won’t be surprised no matter what decision you make.”

"So, you don't have to worry about me, and there's no need for my father's words to affect you."

"Even if I'm separated from you Ron, I will continue to make strides towards my ambitions."

Guina let go of Ron and smiled at him with tears in her eyes: "When we meet again next time, I will definitely become a powerful female swordsman who will surprise you."

"I'll look forward to that day."

Ron looked at her and smiled.

"At that time, let's go on a sea trip together."

Guina wiped away the tears from her eyes, smiled at him and nodded.

"Yes! It's agreed!"

40. Separation, belief in each becoming stronger (4/5)

Soon it's spring time.

Ron is 11 years old.

It has been nearly three years since I came to the pirate world.

Before the ice and snow completely melted, Garp, wearing a dog-head hat and a robe of justice, came to pick up Ron on a warship.

"Then I'll take the first step."

Ron, who was carrying a long knife and a package, stood next to Garp and waved goodbye to Kuina, Ace, Luffy, Maginot and others.

"Well, I will also go to sea in a few years."

Ace grinned at him and said, "See you on the sea then. Ron."

"Thank you always."

Little Luffy also waved vigorously to Ron, grinned and said: "Ron, remember to come back and play when you have time! By the way, if you see Sabo, be sure to write and tell me."

"Um."

Ron smiled at the two of them and said, "Even if I leave, you two don't be lazy. I don't want you to be unable to punch me the next time we meet again."

"Don't worry, I will definitely beat you away when the time comes!"

"This is some new wine I brewed. It should be to your taste. Take it with you."

Maginot stepped forward and handed a wooden box containing a wine bottle into Ron's hand.

Ron thanked him.

"Thank you for taking care of me, Maginot."

Maginot smiled and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, looked at Ron with the same gentle smile as before and said, "I look forward to hearing your name on the sea soon, Ron."

Ron finally looked at Kuina. She didn't say anything, she just extended her fist to him with a smile.

Ron knew what she meant.

Don't forget our agreement...

"Are you ready to say hello?"

Garp looked at him with his arms crossed and asked.

"Um."

"Then let's go."

Ron nodded, waved to everyone, then turned around and followed Garp gradually away along the road.

Guina stopped and looked at it for a long time.

"Guina, go back."

Maginot put his hand on her shoulder and whispered.

"Sister Maginot, am I weak?"

"No, you are already strong."

Guina shook her head: "It's still not enough. I feel that the gap between him and me is getting farther and farther. This is not what I want."

Maginot didn't know what to say.

"If I continue like this, I'm afraid I won't even be able to see his back, let alone stand next to him..."

Guina's eyes were firm.

"I have to become stronger!"

……………………

On the warship.

After placing his luggage and long knife in the house, Ron stood alone at the railing, watching the island getting smaller and smaller.

Behind him, several navy members looked at the small figure and talked about it.

"Is that the rumored naval intern who was specially recruited by the Warring States Marshal?"