Ascension Or Journey From World To World

The Morning. <Shakky's Rip-off Bar>.

Inside the bar, a young man was sitting at one of the tables. He had white hair and red eyes. He read a newspaper in which the events that occurred in the Holy Land Mary Geoise were described.

<Fisher Tiger>, <Fire in the Holy Land Mary Geoise>.

The <World Government> made sure that all this news did not undermine their authority. They wrote that an accidental fishman managed to infiltrate the Domain of the Gods and set up a fire there. As a result of the fire, the slaves began their escape. Guardians of Mary Geoise could not be distracted by slaves since they needed to save the World Nobles.

Ray took a piece of paper lying between the pages.

 ~~~~~~~~~~~

 WANTED

 DEAD OR ALIVE

 FISHER • TIGER

 ฿ 230 000 000

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"Smart people will be able to understand what exactly happened. It is impossible to hide the whole truth," Ray said looking at the poster.

"It has always been that way. The <World Government> controls all the media. However, people like Morgans remain, if he finds out the truth, he will publish the truth. The <World Government> can't stop him, because he is one of <Emperors of the Underworld>. These people control too much, and if you remove at least one of them, the so-called <Balance> will be destroyed," Shakky's voice was heard.

She entered the room and began to put 6 plates on the table.

"How do they feel?" Ray asked.

"Outwardly they hold on, but ... inside they are broken. Most of the former slaves cannot start a new life. They will always remember the horrors of the days spent in slavery. The scars will remain forever. Former slaves can continue to move on only if they find a new purpose and if there are people who will accept them no matter what," Shakky said sadly.

Ray agreed with that. Hanc.o.c.k and her sisters have lived in fear all their lives. Even as one of Shichibukai and Empress of Amazon Lily, she was afraid that she would be captured again. She became more relaxed only after meeting with Luffy. And this was only due to the fact that he ignored her "Slave Mark". Even a strong man like Tesoro could only move on because of a thirst for revenge. Fisher Tiger continued to hate people, for the sake of Otohime he did not show it. But he could not forget, he could not forget and forgive. Even before his death, he refused a blood transfusion, only because it was human blood. And he with tears in his eyes recalling his past.

"I can remove the slave mark ..." Ray did not have time to finish.

*Ringing broken dishes*

It was Hanc.o.c.k. She heard Ray's words and dropped the plates she carried on the table.

"It's true?" she asked in a whisper.

"Can you really remove this mark?" she asked even more quietly.

Ray waved his hand and three bottles of red liquid appeared on the table.

Ray nodded and said: "I can. Take these potions, these are healing potions. They can restore your health and heal all wounds and scars. All the same, the marks are a normal burn."

Hanc.o.c.k walked very slowly to the table, she looked at the bottles, as if they were the greatest treasure in the world.

She turned her head to Ray and looked into his eyes. She seemed to be waiting for something.

Ray nodded to her.

Hanc.o.c.k took the bottles very carefully and fled to another room.

"Can these potions heal all scars?" Shakky asked in surprise.

"Of course. You tasted the wine and felt the change. These potions are ten times more powerful. If you want ..."

"I want to, give me one potion quicker. I will become young again," Shakky interrupted.

"Hahaha, I wouldn't refuse such a potion either. Thanks to the wine I feel very good," Rayleigh entered the room.

"You old goat. Do you really want to move to live in the red light district," Shakky looked menacingly.

*Whistling*

Rayleigh turned away and began to whistle.

"I do not understand what you're saying".

*Sigh*

Shakky sighed and rubbed her temples.

Ray waved his hand and two more potions appeared on the table.

Shakky immediately drank one of them. For her age, Shakky looked really good. She had a toned body and a young face.

Shakky's face was getting younger, her hair began to grow and became long to the lower back. It turns out in her youth she was incredibly beautiful. She's just like Shinobu, only version 2.0.

"I began to forget what the famous <Black Widow>, a member of the <Rocks> pirate crew, looked like," Rayleigh said, looking at Shakky.

"Ohhh, so Shakky sailed on the same ship with these mad idiots?" Ray surprised.

"Hahaha, she was the same "Mad Idiot".You didn't see what she did in her young years," Rayleigh laughed.

*Slap*

Shakky appeared behind Rayleigh and hit him in the back of the head.

"Of all people, it is you who are talking about "Mad Idiots". Roger was no better," rejuvenated Shakky said.

"Really," rubbing the back of his head, said Rayleigh.

He went to the table and drank the remaining potion. Rayleigh's hair became brighter, his wrinkles began to fade. He became a little stronger. Unlike Whitebeard, his strength was almost at its peak. Whitebeard became weaker only due to illness, the same applies to Zephyr the <Black Arm>, and Shiki the <Golden Lion>. Unlike these three, people like Sengoku, Garp, Kong, Kaido, Linlin, and other old monsters retained their strength.

"Hahaha, I feel my strength. Now I can not leave the brothel for a month! Just like in my youth," laughed Rayleigh.

"What is a brothel?" Marigold's voice was heard.

*Slap*

Shakky hit Rayleigh again.

"Idiot, what are you talking about in the presence of the children?" Shakky said.

While Rayleigh and Shakky were arguing, Hanc.o.c.k went to Ray and hugged him, she buried herself in his c.h.e.s.t.

Hanc.o.c.k didn't say anything, but Ray felt his clothes begin to get wet.

He simply raised his hand and began to stroke her head.

Sandersonia also began to cry and went to Ray. Ray delivered them from this shameful mark.

Rayleigh and Shakky were tactfully silent.

After 10 minutes of tears, they calmed down.

"Thank you," Hanc.o.c.k said.

Ray smiled and nodded.

Her eyes were red and there were tear marks on her cheeks.

Mari and Sonia also thanked Ray.

"I already contacted our longtime friend. She is the former Empress of Amazon Lily, Gloriosa," Shakky said.

"Mmm, that's good. She can take the girls to Amazon Lily," Ray said.

"But ..." they heard Hanc.o.c.k.

Her face was filled with sadness.

"I thought we would stay with you and travel together," Hanc.o.c.k said.

Shakky understood her thoughts and smiled.

"Youth," Rayleigh said.

Hanc.o.c.k blushed but did not refute Rayleigh's words.

"I will visit dangerous places. No matter how rude it sounds ... you will interfere. You have awakened the Observation Haki and the Conqueror's Haki, you have the power of the Mero Mero fruit. But what will your sisters do? They don't have that much strength," Ray said seriously.

Hanc.o.c.k lowered her head and clenched her hands into fists.

She wanted to answer, but looking at her sisters she simply bit her lip.

Sandersonia and Marigold watched the course of events, they wanted to say something, but Shakky stopped them and shook her head.

"Then. Then I will become strong. I will become Empress of Amazon Lily and create my own pirate team. I will find you myself!" Hanc.o.c.k shouted and released a wave of Conqueror's Haki.

Shakky defended Sandersonia and Marigold by releasing her Conqueror's Haki.

"You got a goal, but first you need to learn how to control this power. Otherwise, you will harm the people around you," Rayleigh said.

Hanc.o.c.k nodded her head.

Ray smiled.

"I believe that you will become very strong. The potion that you drank ... it not only removed the marks, it also destroyed the <Devil Fruit Curse> now you can swim in the sea and <Kairoseki> will not deprive you of strength."

"WHAT!" Rayleigh and Shakky shouted.

Shakky looked seriously at the Boa sisters: "Never tell anyone what you heard. If the <World Government> finds this information, then Ray will become the Most Wanted person in this world."

The sisters saw Shakky's serious expression and nodded to her.

"So what are you planning to do now? After you robbed <World Government>," Rayleigh asked.

Shakky drew attention to the conversation.

"Have you heard of <Pure Gold>? My next destination is Arukemi Island," Ray said.

"A metal that can bestow eternal youth. But isn't it a fairy tale? According to historical records, Arukemi Island disappeared about 200 years ago," Shakky thoughtfully said.

"In fact, this metal does not give eternal youth. It stops time. Because of this, a person ceases to age. This property interests me. I want to know if <Pure Gold> affects souls. The island ... it has not completely disappeared. It was swallowed by a  giant fish, Bonbori. Bonbori is an extremely large fish that resembles a real-life Anglerfish," Ray said.

"So this is what happened. This species of island fish is considered extinct. Bonbori must have been attracted by <Pure Gold>. Legends say: "The <Pure gold> always brings grief." This fish is a source of grief," Shakky said.

"This is true. Bonbori ate all the existing <Pure Gold>. The fish stores this gold in its lamp," Ray replied.

"Sounds like an adventure," Rayleigh said.

Hanc.o.c.k puffed out her cheeks and said: "I also want to see this fish."

"Shakky, when will Gloriosa come?" Ray asked.

"After 2 days. She was on Amazon Lily," Shakky answered.

"Good. Then I'll hit the road after she takes the sisters," Ray said.

He turned his head towards Rayleigh and asked: "Rayleigh, the last <Road Poneglyph> is in the <God Valley>?"

"Yes. This is the island where we teamed up with Garp and defeated the <Rocks> pirate team. We arrived on this island just for the sake of <Poneglyph>," Rayleigh replied.

"It was a grand battle. At that time, Tenryuubitos visited the island with his slaves. Garp had to defend these pigs. But he couldn't. Tenryuubitos died as a result of this incident, and the <World Government> erased all the information about this island," Shakky said.

"No wonder, they like to destroy records and information," Ray said.

"Really," Rayleigh said, looking at the glass of rum.

"Rayleigh, can you train Hanc.o.c.k to control her Conqueror's Haki?" Ray asked.

Rayleigh turned his head and looked at Hanc.o.c.k and her sisters: "If she is ready, then Shakky and I could train them."

"If we begin your training, then you will go through hell," Shakky smiled terribly.

Hanc.o.c.k looked at Ray, after which she looked at Shakky and nodded decisively.

"I'm ready".

"Fufufufu, we will train on a prehistoric island. Rusukaina Island, it is not far from Amazon Lily. On this island, the weakest beast is equal in strength to rear-admiral, the strongest can fight the admiral," Shakky giggled.

"Ohhh, the white monkey is really strong. If it had the experience of fighting strong enemies, it would have easily defeated the Admirals," Ray said.

"Have you been to Rusukaina Island?" Rayleigh asked.

Ray nodded: "I trained there for a year and a half. I can send you there anytime."

"No need. Girls will swim to the island," Shakky said coldly.

Hanc.o.c.k, Mari, and Sonia felt a shiver run through the spine.

Mari and Sonia thought: [We were silent! Let Hanc.o.c.k train alone!]

Hanc.o.c.k thought, "Maybe I don't need to get stronger? I could learn how to cook. No, no, get ready Hanc.o.c.k.]

"I hope you have not forgotten that the island is in Calm Belt," Ray said looking at Shakky.

"We will kick away some Sea Kings," Shakky smiled.

Ray heard the word "some", he immediately realized her plan, she wants to make the girls swim with the Sea Kings on the tail. This will motivate them.

"I hope you stay alive," Ray said, looking at the Boa sisters.

Hanc.o.c.k smiled wryly.

 Sonia and Mari were pale as chalk.

________

2 days later.

"Try to remember that feeling of life and death. You don't need eyes to feel threatened," Ray said throwing rubber balls right at Hanc.o.c.k.

Ray decided that he would train the Boa sisters personally. For at least two days.

"Fufufu, I like your method of training Observation Haki, but I would use daggers instead of rubber balls," Shakky said with her hand over her mouth.

Rayleigh and Ray just shook their heads.

Hanc.o.c.k heard Shakky's words and shouted: "Ray! Don't leave me with her, I will die, I will surely die."

"Do you think my training is cruel? Fufufu, Ray, remember you talked about weight-enhancing bracelets? I want three such bracelets, no, I want 12 such bracelets. They will wear them on each limb," Shakky said viciously.

Sonia and Mari hugged each other while sitting to the side.

"Mari, remember, never angry this woman," Sandersonia said gravely.

"I will avoid such women in the future. They will be my worst enemies," Mari said seriously.

Rayleigh, Shakky, and Ray heard their conversation.

"Hahahaha, Shakky, you became the personal nightmare of these girls," Rayleigh said.

"They can't get stronger without feeling pressure," Ray said.

Rayleigh nodded: "It really is."

"Enough," Ray said, and stopped throwing rubber balls at Hanc.o.c.k.

*Hard breath*

"Haf, haf, haf. How did I do?" Hanc.o.c.k asked panting.

"Compared to yesterday, you've become much better. You're starting to make use the Observation Haki consciously," Ray praised her.

Hanc.o.c.k smiled happily. She liked when Ray praised her.

"Mmm, she's finally here," Shakky said.

"Hanc.o.c.k, Sonia, Mari, pack your things. Gloriosa will be here in 10 minutes," she added.

The Boa sisters nodded and left to pack their things.

Ray threw two rings toward Rayleigh and Shakky.

"Ring?" Rayleigh asked.

"This is a spatial ring. Inside there is a tent with expanded space, healing potions, food, and other essentials. To use the rings, drip them with your blood, one drop is enough. No one else can use these rings," Ray said.

"Incredible. I have never heard of such items. I know that there are fruits with which power you can store many items. Numa Numa fruit has such power. But the rings ... I never heard of it," Shakky wondered.

Rayleigh said nothing, he was already used to Ray's tricks.

At this moment, a low old woman came up to them.

"Shhhaakky, Rrrrayleigh, is that you? But how? You look like in youth," the old woman asked with a stutter.

She had long gray hair and large dark eyes. There were wrinkles on her face; she looked pretty old. The old woman was dressed in traditional Kuja clothes. In her hands was a purple staff. It was a snake weapon that Gloriosa used as a staff.

Shakes Weapon is a special kind of snakes living on Amazon Lily. Their feature is that the owner can use the Armament Haki on these snakes. Usually, this is considered impossible, you can't cover the other living beings with your Armament Haki. The warriors of Kuja raise these snakes when they are still in the eggs. So a kind of bound arises between them.

"Fufufu, long time no see, Gloriosa," Shakky giggled.

"A year has passed since our last meeting," Rayleigh said.

"How did you regain your youth?" Gloriosa asked.

Rayleigh and Shakky did not answer but turned their eyes to Ray.

"Oh, I'm sorry. My name is Gloriosa, the former Empress of Amazon Lily," Gloriosa introduced.

"My name is Ray Natunus, you can call me Ray," Ray introduced himself.

"We are ready," they heard Hanc.o.c.k's voice.

Gloriosa looked away and her eyes widened.

"This is true…"

Ray nodded. "Come to me."

The Boa sisters approached Ray.

He looked at all those present and asked: "Are you ready?"

"Yes, I want to experience a sense of teleportation," Rayleigh said.

Shakky nodded.

"I decided that you were still too weak and could not swim to Rusukaina."

"What? What are you talking about? Teleportation?" Gloriosa asked questions.

No one answered her, everyone looked at Ray and waited.

<Great Teleportation>

A magic circle appeared under their feet and they disappeared.