One Piece: Supreme Check-In System-Chapter 85: Waves of Farewell, Winds of War
Chapter 85 - Waves of Farewell, Winds of War
The morning sun painted the skies of Voidreign Kingdom with hues of orange and crimson, as if the heavens themselves wanted to bless the crew's departure. The streets overflowed with people—men, women, and children lining the stone paths all the way to the shore, where the towering, magnificent ship of the Voidreign Pirates was anchored.
The ship itself was a sight to behold.
The ship's sails were huge, like the wings of a giant bird, and at the very top was their special flag — a panda face wearing a cowboy hat. The flag waved in the wind, making some people feel happy and free, and others feel scared,
On the deck, Jessie stood tall, her cape fluttering behind her as the crew gathered around.
Uta, her redi and white hair gleaming in the sunlight.
Meruem, his cold eyes locked on the horizon.
Kuina, silent as ever, her hand resting on the hilt of her sword.
Black Eye Panda, munching on his bamboo while sitting comfortably against a mast.
Vash, carefree as always, adjusting his red coat with a grin.
two Seraphim - Seraphim Mihawk and Seraphim Hancock, their expressions unreadable but their presence undeniable.
Next to Jessie was Shirahoshi. She looked both happy and a little nervous. Thanks to jessie gift called Shrinky Flash Light and Mermaid Shell Transmuter, she could shrink down to the size of a human. She even had feet now, so she could walk on land like people do. After weeks of practice, she was starting to feel braver.
From the shore, the people cried out.
"Goodbye, King Jessie!"
"Come back safe!"
"We'll be waiting for you!"
Many wept openly, waving handkerchiefs and flags. The bond between ruler and people in Voidreign Kingdom was no ordinary one — it was family.
Jessie scratched the back of his head awkwardly, a sheepish grin on her lips.
"Hey now," he chuckled, waving back. "We can come back anytime, you know! After all..."
Jessie pointed his thumb at the middle of the ship. Thanks to a Fusion Stone, they had fuse the Anywhere Door right into the ship. The Anywhere Door was a check-in reward from a system - it could teleport them to any place they had been before!
"This ship's got a shortcut whenever we need it," Jessie teased. "You'll probably see me at dinner tomorrow."
The crowd laughed and cried at the same time, the mixture of emotions thick in the air.
Jessie turned to Shirahoshi, who looked at her expectantly.
"Alright, my dear shirahoshi," Jessie smiled, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Set sail."
Shirahoshi beamed with pride.
Just a few days ago, she had completed her training under the Azure Ocean Tree, a sentient, primordial being that taught her to better harness her Poseidon ability — the legendary power to command the Sea Kings and control the very tides.
She raised a hand, her voice soft but steady.
"Let's go, everyone!"
At her command, the water beneath the ship surged violently, a sudden upward swell lifting the vessel like a leaf in a storm. The ship rode the rising wave with ease, propelled forward like a massive jetski, skimming the surface at impossible speeds.
The crowd gasped and cheered.
Jessie watched the horizon with satisfaction as the kingdom grew smaller in the distance, the towering spires and bustling streets soon no more than dots against the blue.
She glanced at Shirahoshi.
"Good work," she praised.
Shirahoshi's cheeks flushed with pride.
....
The wind whipped against their faces as the crew gathered near the helm.
Jessie looked toward Uta, who had been busy with the Den Den Mushi transponder snails.
"Has Garp arrived at Hachinosu yet?" Jessie asked.
Uta shook her head.
"Not yet," she replied. "But intelligence says he will land by tomorrow. The Blackbeard Pirates are holding position, and it's going to be ugly."
The words hung in the air like a storm cloud.
Vash whistled, leaning on the railing.
"Another war, huh?" he joked. "Can't we have a week without a battlefield? My coat barely dried from the last one."
Black Eye Panda grunted in agreement, lying on his back and lazily waving a paw.
Seraphim Mihawk, ever the stoic swordsman, gave a faint smirk.
"War is inevitable for men like us," he remarked, his voice sharp as the blade on his back.
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Seraphim Hancock tilted her head, her gaze fixed on Jessie.
"Are we intervening?" she asked, voice cool.
Jessie crossed her arms.
"No," he said plainly. "We'll watch. See how the tides turn before deciding whether to make our move."
The crew exchanged glances, some surprised.
Meruem's lips curled into the faintest of smiles.
Kuina remained silent, closing her eyes and resting a hand on her sword's hilt. It was her habit, speaking to her blade in quiet moments of decision.
Vash threw his arms wide.
"Alright then, to Hachinosu we go!"
"Aye!" came the chorus of voices.
Everyone stopped being so serious, and started laughing and smiling again like good friends always do.
...
As they sailed through the open seas, Jessie kept her gaze fixed on the distant clouds gathering near the direction of Hachinosu Island.
The once-forgotten pirate haven had become a flashpoint for chaos. With Monkey D. Garp storming the stronghold of Marshall D. Teach, and countless factions converging to either join the fray or profit from the carnage, it was a battle destined to change the course of history.
Jessie's mind turned over the possibilities.
Would Garp survive?
For now, observation was the best course.
Vash's voice broke her reverie.
"Y'know, it's weird," he said, staring at the clouds. "No matter how many wars you live through, the sky always looks the same. Like it doesn't give a damn what happens down here."
Jessie smirked.
"That's why we fight, idiot," he replied. "So someday, the sky will look different because of us."
The ship sailed on.
