One Piece: My Crew is from Other World

The New World…

"Captain!!"

The first to return was Chrollo of the Second Division. Since their division had remained in the New World and hadn't been traveling across seas, they were naturally the quickest to respond to Ryuunosuke's summons.

"Chrollo, the captain isn't here right now," said Najenda as she stepped forward.

Chrollo blinked, momentarily stunned. "He's… not here?"

"Correct. Our current orders are to remain on standby," Najenda continued. "The only directive Captain Ryuunosuke left us with is to fully master our individual powers during the remaining time."

That piece of news threw Chrollo off. "Captain Ryuunosuke actually left the ship…?"

It was surprising, to say the least. The "Ship of the Gods" had always been Ryuunosuke's base of command. Unlike other pirate captains who wandered often, the First Division never left his side. For him to vanish alone—this was unprecedented.

"Yeah. Just be patient," Najenda said, her tone calm but assured. "We follow his orders. That's all that matters."

She then tilted her head slightly. "By the way, Chrollo, what were you up to lately? I've only seen scattered reports from your team, but not much detail."

Chrollo shrugged. "Training, scouting, keeping an eye on a few Yonko movements. The usual."

He wasn't too bothered by the captain's absence. After all, being part of the Dragon Hunter Pirates meant trusting Ryuunosuke's every move—no questions asked.

---

With the return of more members by the hour, the seas near the "Ship of the Gods" began to resemble a floating fortress. So many pirate ships had docked together that they covered an area as large as a small island.

Any random passerby would've been floored by the sight.

How had the Dragon Hunter Pirates, a crew formed barely three years ago, reached this monstrous level of power?

---

Elsewhere, on an island deep in the New World…

Two figures walked along a gleaming path beneath the midday sun.

"Captain, the Grand Entertainment City is just up ahead," said Nojiko, stepping around a marble fountain with practiced ease.

She was the only one Ryuunosuke had brought with him for this mission.

After all, no matter how strong you are, it never hurts to have a professional navigator by your side—especially when dealing with someone like Tezoro.

"We'll go straight in," Ryuunosuke replied with a smile tugging at his lips. "I have a feeling he's been waiting for someone to light a fire under him."

To most, Gild Tezoro was a flamboyant casino emperor who bowed and scraped before the World Government. A showman. A rich dog. A coward.

But Ryuunosuke knew better.

That golden tycoon had been biding his time, nurturing a grudge far deeper than anyone could guess. Tezoro had always wanted to move against the Celestial Dragons—it was just that the opportunity never came.

Now, Ryuunosuke intended to give him that opportunity.

---

Just then, a strange figure appeared on the path ahead—round-headed, sharp-suited, and unmistakably odd.

"Captain Ryuunosuke," the man said in a flat tone, "my master has sent me to escort you."

It was Mr. Tanaka, Tezoro's most trusted bodyguard and security chief of the Grand Entertainment City.

His arrival alone made it clear: Tezoro wasn't taking this meeting lightly.

"Appreciate the hospitality," Ryuunosuke replied, offering a faint nod.

Tanaka blinked. He'd expected a more aggressive demeanor, maybe even arrogance from the infamous captain of the Dragon Hunter Pirates.

Instead, Ryuunosuke carried a calm, commanding presence—charming, but undeniably dangerous. A man with a storm in his eyes.

"Yes… right this way."

Tanaka opened a glowing portal using the power of his Through-Through Fruit, ushering them into a narrow passageway. His ability allowed him to phase through solid matter—and as long as no one resisted, he could bring others with him.

In mere moments, they arrived in an opulent golden chamber, the walls shimmering under ambient light.

Tezoro didn't skimp on luxury—he practically breathed it. But this was no act of vanity.

He was born to wield gold.

---

Tezoro was already seated, legs crossed, a glass of wine untouched in his hand. The only other soul in the room was Tanaka, who stood silently behind them.

"Ryuunosuke. Welcome."

"I assume you've made up your mind?" Ryuunosuke asked, getting straight to the point.

Tezoro exhaled slowly.

"Captain Ryuunosuke, forgive me for being blunt," he said, eyes narrowing. "I don't care what our partnership looks like. I just want to know… can I be the one to kill that man with my own hands?"

There was a gleam in his eyes—a flicker of deep, festering hatred.

Even after all these years, Tezoro couldn't forget Stella.

The woman who changed him.

The woman who died at the hands of a sadistic Celestial Dragon.

That scar never healed.

If it weren't for his need to play nice with the World Government to amass power, Tezoro would've already gone on a suicide mission. But now, someone had finally offered him a real shot.

He couldn't say no.

"That's good," Ryuunosuke said after a pause. "But what happens after your revenge is done?"

Tezoro's lips parted, surprised by the question.

"If your only motivation is revenge," Ryuunosuke continued, "then this alliance won't last long. I'm not just looking for an executioner. I need a partner."

"...Fair."

Tezoro reached into his pocket and removed a golden ring. Embedded within it was a small piece of shimmering pure gold.

"I have one condition," he said slowly. "I'll help you, follow your lead, fund your war… whatever it takes. But I get to kill that bastard myself. You don't interfere."

Ryuunosuke stepped forward and inspected the ring closely.

The pure gold glinted with unmistakable quality. Its purity far surpassed the piece he'd seen from heracle's collection—a failed attempt that didn't meet the energy threshold.

This one, however, was different.

Exactly what he needed.

"Deal," Ryuunosuke said, plucking the ring from Tezoro's palm. "I'll carry your hatred forward."

Tezoro nodded solemnly.

"Before I go," Ryuunosuke added, "I want to ask for something else. Can you help me acquire more pure gold—any amount, any size?"

Tezoro raised an eyebrow. "Pure gold? Do you have any idea what that stuff really is? It's not just a precious metal—it's a taboo! Its value could buy entire nations…"

"I don't want it for money," Ryuunosuke replied smoothly. "I want it as an energy source."

There was a beat of silence.

Ryuunosuke met his gaze, unwavering. "A little now, to trade for more later. That's all I need."

Tezoro stared at him, the implications slowly sinking in. If Ryuunosuke needed pure gold to power something—some kind of weapon—then whatever he was building wasn't ordinary.

And Tezoro wanted in.

"Understood," he said, voice almost reverent. "Trust is the foundation of our alliance."

"Then let's begin," Ryuunosuke said, turning to Tanaka.

"Time to head back."

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