Ascension Or Journey From World To World

In the sky over the Grand Line. Paradise.  Merveille.

Former Shiki Palace.

Inside the palace was a large restroom. The room was furnished with expensive Japanese-style furniture. Near the window were many small Bonsai trees. The whole atmosphere of the room acted soothingly. In this place, you could just relax and enjoy the silence.

In the middle of the room were two girls. They were getting ready for some kind of performance.

"Come on one more time, you have to put your left hand on your waist. Yes, like that, now raise your right hand up. Great. Now you have to shout: "<Pink Queen>, and together we are <Power Queens>!"

"But it is so embarrassing. I am so ashamed to do it."

"There is nothing shameful about it. When we make such a performance in front of our enemies, our power is multiplied ten times!"

"Really!? Ten times!?"

"Of course! It's called..."

"How!? Tell me what it's called!?"

"It's called... The Power of Nakama! The more Nakamas you have, the stronger you will become! This is the main rule of shonen manga!"

"Ohhh… what is a shonen manga?"

"What!? You don't know what a shonen manga is!? It's unthinkable! Blasphemy!"

*Slap*

"Ouch! Why did you slap me on my beautiful head?"

"What are you doing? Are you trying to brainwash her and drag her into your sect!? Two otaku in the family is already a lot!!!"

"Ha? You just envy that we can openly show our love for anime and manga!"

"Envy? Me? What is there to envy?"

"Hehehehehe, you think I don't know what you are hiding between the books in the library? Hehehehe, this is so trite."

"Kha. How did you know that... how?"

"Hohohoho, this Empress of Flame knows that there are open otaku and hidden otaku. Otaku are like perverts... Or maybe... perverts are like otaku? What do you think Ray will think when he finds out that the <Ice Queen> is reading a mahou shoujo manga? <Miracle☆Daphne-tan>. Fufufufu. "

"Arrrrrrrgggggghhhhhh! ASTORIA!!! Come here, please. I'll bite you to death!"

"Hahahaha, who are you? A female version of Hibari Kyoya?"

"Run, Astoria, run!"

"Bella-nee, will they be all right?" a girl with pink hair asked.

"Just pay no attention. Astoria always tries to provoke Daphne. She says: "I like to see her angry and annoyed." If she tries to provoke you, try to ignore her. Although... sometimes it gets really hard," Bella said.

"But still, what is manga?" Bonney asked.

"Come on, I'll show you my collection," Bella said, taking Bonney's hand.

"Are you otaku too?" Bonney surprised.

"Hehehe, as Astoria said: "Otaku are either open or hidden." For example, I really like cosplay. And not just me. We all love to create new outfits," Bella said.

She couldn't tell Bonney exactly where they used these outfits... Although Bonney looked like a fifteen-year-old girl, she was only twelve years old...

"I like to cook, Ray says I have a talent for that," Bonney said, looking at Bella.

"If Ray said so, then you really have a culinary talent. Later I will show you the kitchen on Avalon. I think you will like this place," Bella replied.

"Mmm, I want to visit Avalon. Ray told me about it very often," Bonney smiled.

"Avalon is a fabulous place. I still marvel at its grandeur. Let's spend tomorrow on Avalon. Do you like this idea?" stroking Bonney's head, Bella asked.

"Yes! I want to see unicorns and phoenixes! I also want to see Nordrassil. I also want to ride a Hamsuke!" Bonney's eyes lit up and she began to list everything she wanted to do.

Bella smiled wryly.

"Why do you want to ride a Dzungarian hamster? We have unicorns, pegasuses, nightmares, sleipnirs, and other mythical creatures," Bella asked looking at Bonney.

"But it's a giant hamster! It's amazing," Bonney replied.

"By the way, Aura raised the giant Den Den Mushi, do you want to ride them?" Bella remembered the giant snails and told Bonney about it.

"Giant Den Den Mushi. Well, it's not such an unusual sight. A giant hamster is a more exotic and mythical creature," Bonney said with a finger on her cheek.

"Hehehe. Well, there's no arguing here," Bella giggled.

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Merveille. Sakura tree forest.

Under one of the everlasting sakura trees sat a man with white hair. A beautiful young woman in glasses lay on his l.a.p. A man stroked her hair and looked into the distance.

"Ray-sama, is something bothering you? Can I help you with anything?" the young woman asked.

"It's okay, Yuri. I just can't remember some information," Ray continued to gently stroke Yuri through her silky hair.

"Mmm, I'm always ready to help, just say it," Yuri said, smiling happily.

"This is not such important information. Everything will be all right," Ray answered looking at the happy Yuri.

"Can you say what exactly you are trying to remember?" Yuri asked.

"I'm trying to remember exactly when, Akainu, Aokiji, and Kizaru became Admirals. They should have become Admirals right after Zephyr left the Marines. But I don't know exactly when this should happen. In the near future, Fisher Tiger should die. As far as I remember, Kizaru was still the vice-admiral at that time. The only thing I'm sure of is that these three will become Admirals in the next four years," Ray replied.

"We can just follow Zephyr with spying magic or shadow demons. That would be the smartest decision," Yuri said.

Ray nodded.

"That's right. I'm already following him."

"Then you don't need to worry. When the time comes, you will immediately know about it," Yuri said.

Ray looked into Yuri's eyes and smiled.

"This place is very beautiful, but are you sure you want to have our date here? We could have a date in some city," Ray asked.

"I like this place. And I like that in this place we're alone together," Yuri said, there was happiness in her eyes, she enjoyed this date.

Ray looked toward one of the trees. He saw Narberal's rabbit ears sticking out from behind a tree

"Alone together," he whispered and smiled.

Yuri raised an eyebrow inquiringly.

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Behind a tree.

"He noticed us! I suggest leaving Lupusregina and running away from here," Narberal said.

"I agree".

"Agree".

"Leave her."

"Hey! But we are sisters! You cannot leave your older sister!" Lupusregina screamed.

"I know nothing".

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

"Do we know each other?"

"The pizza that Ray-nii makes is the best."

"Uwaaa. You can't do this to me," Lupusregina whimpered.

She looked at Shizu.

"Et tu, Brute?"

Shizu turned away and began to count the trees.

<Great ....>

They tried to use the teleportation spell, but the entire area was covered by an anti-teleportation barrier.

"We were noticed, We must run in different directions," Solution said and tried to run away.

But ... none of them could move.

"Why did you spy on us? I would tell you everything," Yuri asked, looking at her sisters.

"We did not spy on you, we... we...", Narberal tried to justify herself.

"We counted sakura trees," she heard a clue.

"We counted sakura trees!" Narberal said.

"And how many trees are there?" looking at Narberal, Ray asked.

"30768," she heard a clue.

"30768!" said Narberal.

Ray smiled a wicked smile.

Narberal realized that he was up to something.

"Are you sure?" Ray asked.

Narberal began to look around, trying to find the answer.

"I'm 100% sure," she heard a clue.

"I'm 100% sure!"  said Narberal.

Ray waved his hand and a few trees scattered, they were just an illusion.

"But… Buuuut. It's not fair! My calculations... I was wrong. Why!? I should have considered the possibility that some of the trees are not real. What a stupid mistake," Shizu said.

"Hehehe. I have to punish all of you," Ray said.

"Rrrraaayy-nii… me too?" raising her trembling hand, Entoma/Shizu asked.

Ray looked at them and smiled a "kind" smile.

"Yes".

He alternately looked at all the women and nodded.

"Your punishment ... for a week, you will be under the full control of Astoria. If she wants Lupusregina to be a Red Ranger, then Lupusregina will be a Red Ranger," Ray said.

"Then I'll be the Green Ranger," Shizu raised her hand.

Ray looked questioningly at Shizu.

"I always play <Power Queens> with Astoria-nee and Zesshi-nee," Shizu replied.

"And now, we will all return to the palace," Ray said.

*Sigh*

The <Pleiades> sighed and nodded.

"I told you that we should spy from a distance," Solution said.

"Yes, we could use magic for espionage or a telescope," Narberal nodded.

Ray heard their conversation and smiled wryly. He waved his hand.

<Gate>

Gates appeared before them to teleport and they all went inside.

 ~~~~Ple Ple Pleiades. PUNISHED.~~~~

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The next day.

Three people walked around the palace and admired the surroundings.

*Whistling*

"Incredible. I would never have thought that Shiki had his own Archipelago consisting of the Sky Islands," said the man with the glasses.

"This place is really very beautiful. Mmm. I could open another bar here. <Shakky's Heavenly Rip-Off Bar> Sounds good," the woman nodded.

"Hahaha, right. Ray, what are you planning on doing with this island?" asked a man with glasses, turning his head to a man with white hair.

"This island will become the capital of my Kingdom. Perhaps I will suggest that the King of Alabasta, Nefertari Cobra, move all of Alabasta to one of the islands. We can even create something like an Alliance of the Kingdoms," Ray said, looking up at the sky.

"The <World Government> will not allow this. They will never allow several Kingdoms to conclude an alliance among themselves only if they do not act in the interests of the <World Government>," Shakky said looking at Ray.

"Shakky is right. You can unite several Kingdoms only if you become one of Yonko. Do you really want to become Yonko?" Rayleigh surprised.

"I'm not sure about that. But if it helps in my plans, then I will become Yonko. But who are Yonko? These are ordinary pirates whose strength was recognized by the <World Government>. I do not need the usual title and recognition of the <World Government>", Ray said.

"It's true, Yonko is an ordinary title," Rayleigh nodded.

"Have you thought about which Kingdoms should join the Alliance?" Shakky asked.

Ray nodded.

"Yes. Alabasta Kingdom, Amazon Lily, Zou, Skypiea, Wano and possibly Dressrosa," Ray said.

"These islands are far apart. Do you want to move them to one place? Hahaha, that sounds so ridiculous, but I believe that you are capable of it. Hahaha," Rayleigh laughed.

"Fufufu, after our meeting with Ray, we saw too many miracles. Now it's difficult to surprise us with something," Shakky giggled, covering her mouth with her hand.

"Hahaha, you're right," laughing Rayleigh said.

Ray smiled.

"I really thought of moving all these islands to the New World or Calm Belt," he replied.

"You could use the power of Shiki's devil fruit and make these islands fly in the sky. But it will affect the economy and trade. Although, with so many Kingdoms in the Alliance, it will not be too noticeable. Such an Alliance is fully capable of providing itself with all necessary resources," after thinking Shakky said.

Ray shook his head.

"We need to keep in touch with the rest of the world. The policy of self-isolation from the outside world has a very bad effect on the development of the country," Ray said.

"Yes ... that's exactly what's happening in Wano," Rayleigh said sadly.

They continued to talk and moved on.

Merveille was a really great place. Such islands are very rare, even in the New World.

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Training ground.

In the middle of a huge training ground, a woman dressed in a white traditional kimono stood.

The woman was a blonde beauty with spiral curls and blue eyes. She had a very voluptuous figure, which her clothes could not hide.

<Hydra>

The woman said softly.

A blue liquid appeared around her. Gradually, the liquid began to take the form of a hydra.

*Drip*

*Drip*

*Hiss*

Drops of blue liquid fell to the ground and hissed. It was not an ordinary liquid since it can corrode the earth.

The woman waved her hand in the direction of a giant boulder. The whole mass of blue liquid, which took the form of a hydra, flew in the direction of the hand.

*Hisssssss*

*Hisssssss*

*Hissssssss*

A giant boulder melted in a matter of seconds, all this liquid began to flow and corrode the entire training ground.

The woman waved her hand again and all the liquid disappeared.

*Clap*

*Clap*

*Clap*

The woman heard claps and began to look around. She saw three people near the entrance to the training ground: two men and a woman.

One of the men looked right into her eyes and clapped. The woman looked into his eyes and smiled a gentle smile.

"Ray," the woman said softly.

"Solution, it only took three days, but you already learned to control the power of the Doku Doku no mi devil fruit," approaching the woman, the man said.

He went to her at a step and began stroking her head.

"Hehehe, the power of this devil fruit is similar to my own. There is nothing surprising," Solution said.

Ray shook his head.

"You are mistaken. This is very amazing. Most of devil fruit users have been training for years and still cannot learn to control their powers," he replied.

"Ray is telling the truth. Most devil fruit users spend years improving control. If the fruit itself did not provide knowledge of its core abilities, then most devil fruit users would never know how to use it," Rayleigh said.

Ray nodded.

"After you ate this fruit, what kind of knowledge and skills did you gain?" Ray asked.

Solution cute tilted her head and laid her index finger on her cheek.

"Mmm, I didn't get any skills. But I realized that thanks to the power of this devil fruit, I can control various poisons and gain immunity to them. Mmm, I also realized that I can control the form that the poison takes," she replied.

"And for these three days, you already learned how to use Magellan's main attack, <Hydra>. It would take years for another human," Shakky said.

Solution looked at Shakky and thought.

[But I'm not a human. I'm a small, cute, soft slime.]

Ray seemed to understand the thoughts of Solution, hugged her and began to stroke her head.

"Awawawawawa," Solution blushed, and steam came out of her head.

Although Solution looks like a seductress, she is very embarrassed when Ray shows his affection for her in the presence of strangers.

Ray looked at Solution's embarrassed face and smiled.

[When she is embarrassed, she looks so cute.]

"Fufufu, don't need to embarrass her so much. Look at her face. Do you want her to lose consciousness?" smiling Shakky said.

Ray looked at Shakky and Rayleigh and said:

"Let's go back to the palace. Everything should already be ready."

Rayleigh and Shakky nodded.

<Gate>

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Palace. Large banquet hall.

"Hohohohoho. Look at this Anime Meat! This Empress of Flame personally roasted that meat. Hohoho," a young woman with red hair took a hime pose and giggled, covering her mouth with her kimono sleeve.

"Hohohohoho. No meat is better than Anime Meat. I said that! Goddess of Destruction Zesshi!" a young woman with heterochromia of hair and eyes said.

These two women held giant chunks of Anime Meat and giggled.

Somewhere at another table.

"I also want to be the Empress of Vampires! Hic! Why Ray still has not used my body!? Hic! It's not fair! I also have a mark! Shalltear, what should I do? Hic!" looking at a beautiful woman with silver hair and red eyes, a young woman with blond hair and blood-red eyes complained about life.

"Evileye, you drink gr.a.p.e juice... you couldn't get drunk on gr.a.p.e juice... it's impossible...", Shalltear answered, looking at Evileye.

"Uwaaaa, I want Ray to use my body! Uhhhh," Evileye cried.

"Evileye is making drunk tantrums again?" a woman with blond hair and blue eyes asked.

*Sigh*

"Can she really get drunk on gr.a.p.e juice?" another woman with blond hair and blue eyes asked.

"Hehehe, I was once like Evileye. But one day Ray came. He grabbed me and carried me to his bedroom. And then... and then… kyyyyyyaaaaaaaa... Ray, Ray, Ray... Kyyyyyyaaaaaaa, it was so exciting," a woman with black wings laid her hands on her cheeks and began to imagine different scenes.

"Years go by, but Albedo doesn't change at all," the woman with the foxtails said.

"Hehehe, you little fox is the same as Albedo. Should I remind you of that incident?" the woman with silver hair and purple eyes giggled.

The fox's eyes widened.

"No, no, no. I didn't control my actions then. MOOOU. Yu-nee. Stop reminding me of that incident," the woman puffed out her cheeks and turned away.

"Hehehe, but you m.o.a.n.e.d so loudly," Yu giggled

Four women were approaching the group.

"Fufufu. Do not forget what she turned our bedroom and bed into," one of them said.

"Hehehe, I had to freeze the whole room, fox flame is very hard to put out," a woman with blue hair said.

"Remember what she did to Ray's body. Do you remember what his back looked like? Hehehe, Susu was so passionate," another woman giggled.

"MOOOOOOU. I just showed Ray all my love. These are instincts! Instincts!" Susu resented.

"Hahahaha. Ray, do you always have such fun holidays?" looking at Ray, Rayleigh asked.

Ray nodded.

"You have not seen how we celebrate the Elven Holiday of Life. All the inhabitants of Avalon are going to this holiday," Ray replied.

"Oooh, when will the next Elven Holiday of Life be? I want to have some fun," Rayleigh asked.

Ray scratched his head.

"I have no idea. It depends on certain conditions," he replied.

"Where did Bonney go? I don't see her here," Shakky asked.

"She is eating pizza with Entoma. We will not see these two until they eat all the pizza," Renner replied.

"Let her rest. From tomorrow, I want her to train with all of you," Ray said, looking at all his wives.

"Are you sure she can handle this load?" Daphne asked.

"She'll do it. Narcissa will keep track of this," Ray answered.

Narcissa nodded.

"I will prepare my best potions and after each training session I will restore Bonney with these potions and healing spells," she replied.

"Great. I want Bonney to learn how to use the Armament Haki and be able to cover her whole body with it," Ray nodded.

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*Cough*

*Cough*

"Bonney, are you okay? You eat too fast."

"I had the feeling that I needed to escape from this place as soon as possible, otherwise I would die," Bonney replied.

Her face was pale.

She did not yet know that her personal hell would begin tomorrow.