The Shimotsuki group spent two years traveling from the New World to the Grand Line.
In the original timeline, they spent three years reaching the East Blue and establishing Shimotsuki Village.
After leaving the dangerous New World, there weren't many pirate crews in Paradise that could threaten the strength of Shimotsuki Kozaburo and Shimotsuki Furiko.
They had gone from hell difficulty to normal difficulty; if they entered the peaceful East Blue, it would become easy difficulty.
"Miss, to reach the peaceful East Blue, besides using the official safe sea routes, one can only forcefully cross the dangerous Calm Belt."
Having spent two years in the outer seas, Shimotsuki Kozaburo already understood the situation there quite well.
Although he really wanted to find Fūgetsu Kisaburō, he hadn't forgotten the goal of their trip.
That was to establish a safe Shimotsuki settlement in the outer seas.
If there was a chance, he would wait until they were settled before finding a way to look for Fūgetsu Kisaburō.
In any case, Shimotsuki Kozaburo would never take Miss Furiko to look for the dangerous Rocks Pirates right now.
"We'll apply for the safe sea route when the time comes."
Shimotsuki Furiko knew the horrors of the Calm Belt; she didn't want to risk the lives of the remaining clansmen.
At worst, they would just spend a little more time dealing with the officials.
As the daughter of a Daimyo, she didn't mind such dealings.
In short, safety first!
Venturing into Fish-Man Island before had already been very dangerous.
Initially, for safety, she wanted to use the official passage through the Red Line, but she was ultimately rejected.
The reason was that ships from Non-affiliated nations were not eligible to ascend the Holy Land Mary Geoise!
She hoped that this time, they would be granted eligibility through the official safe sea route near Reverse Mountain.
--- A certain sea area in the West Blue.
The Rumbar Pirates, who had been adventuring in the West Blue for years, had basically landed on every island in their home sea.
Captain Yorki finally decided to enter the dangerous pirate's graveyard, the Grand Line.
Not a single crew member of the Rumbar Pirates objected.
The West Blue could no longer satisfy their hearts for adventure; they needed thrilling adventures to inspire their musical creations.
Just like that, the Rumbar Pirates began setting out for Reverse Mountain.
They were going to sail around the world!
Amidst the laughter of the Rumbar Pirates, the island whale Laboon followed behind the pirate ship, occasionally leaping out of the water in excitement.
Meanwhile, in a sea area of the West Blue near Reverse Mountain.
With a cold expression, Patrick Redfield once again evaded the search of several teams in Black Suits and one team in White Suits.
"Celestial Dragons! Gods Knights! CP Agent!"
Redfield's eyes were filled with killing intent; that Celestial Dragons Knight named Marfey Palace had actually not given up on hunting him down.
Out of necessity, he could only head towards the Grand Line; he was now close to the Reverse Mountain sea area.
He had joined several pirate crews along the way, but every time he suffered a miserable betrayal.
He trusted everyone less and less!
He had been keeping an eye on the Rocks Pirates and discovered that the two CP Agents impersonating him and his butler had actually not appeared on the Rocks Pirates' wanted posters.
He guessed that those two CP Agents had been discovered and might have already been killed by the Great Pirates of the Rocks Pirates.
It seemed there were still smart people among the Rocks Pirates.
To have discovered those two fakes so quickly.
He had originally speculated that the imposter would take his name and become an Executive of the Rocks Pirates.
When the time came, he would personally expose these imposters and use the hands of the Rocks Pirates to kill these fakes who were also his enemies.
But now it seemed there was no need for him to expose them.
However, the crisis of Red Line Island being destroyed still lingered in Redfield's heart.
He had wasted so much time evading pursuit that his strength had not yet increased.
How was he to resolve the crisis of his hometown, Red Line Island!
'Enter the Grand Line! Enter the New World! I want to join the Rocks Pirates!'
'I hope the Rocks Pirates are interested in those Celestial Dragons' death games!'
Feeling powerless, Redfield realized that he couldn't resolve the crisis of Red Line Island with his strength alone.
The only people in the world who dared to oppose the World Government and the Celestial Dragons were the Rocks Pirates!
The Rumbar Pirates and Brook, whom he admired, simply couldn't save his hometown.
Therefore, his only hope lay with the Rocks Pirates.
He had to find the Rocks Pirates!
He hijacked a pirate ship and rushed headlong into the dangerous Reverse Currents, charging into the Grand Line... --- In Loguetown, East Blue.
Gol D. Roger, now 24 years old, 'accidentally' burned down a blonde young man's house.
When the blonde youth discovered his house had been burned, he could only curse at the heavens and the culprit.
In the end, the blonde youth was forced to live on his small sailboat.
This blonde youth was named Silvers Rayleigh, 25 years old, an older youth who lived an idle life.
But he seemed to be born with an air of nobility and latent spirit.
One day, Rayleigh was drinking alone on his small sailboat.
A young man wearing a straw hat and carrying a bundle appeared before Rayleigh with a wide grin.
"Hey, the aura you give off is very sharp!"
"Come with me and turn the world upside down!"
The straw-hatted youth directly invited the blonde youth to go to sea as a pirate, his tone incredibly firm and stubborn.
The blonde Rayleigh froze for a moment with his bottle raised, instinctively wanting to refuse, but seeing Roger's smile and firm tone, along with that faint presence about Roger... For some reason, the homeless Rayleigh actually accepted the straw-hatted youth's invitation... He not only contributed his small sailboat but even had to call this bastard Captain... Just like that, the Roger Pirates officially set sail from Loguetown.
They began their journey of gathering companions and adventuring... --- On Sky Island, the gibecks sword, having undergone a full upgrade, rushed down from the White-White Sea and the White Sea, appearing on the ocean once again.
"worororo! The Rocks Pirates are back!!"
Rocks stood at the bow, shouting in excitement.
"We'll use the nearby G8 Marine Base to announce our return!"
"Fang Huo, why don't you show off your abilities properly?"
Rocks quickly made his first decision, grinning at Fang Huo.
How could their own first mate's bounty be lower than that of the two Executives, Newgate and Linlin!
Fang Huo's bounty must be significantly increased!
"Too small! Your vision is too small!"
"What's the use of a mere G8 Branch!"
"Charge towards Enies Lobby for me!!"
"I just happen to want to try out [Falling Meteor] and [Raigo]!"
Fang Huo rejected the target Rocks had chosen; overall, the Marines could still represent justice, protecting the safety of the affiliated nations' civilians.
Moreover, striking a Marine Branch wouldn't make the Celestial Dragons feel any pain!
Only by destroying Enies Lobby, which represents the laws and order of the World Government, can we slap the faces of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons!
"worororo! That makes sense!!"
"Then to Enies Lobby it is!"
At Rocks' command, the gibecks sword quickly headed towards Enies Lobby... ---