Chapter 64: An Unexpected Visitor — King the Wildfire

"Hahaha! I did it! I’m a Tremor-Tremor Fruit user now!"

"I got the Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix! Brother, if you get injured, I’ll heal you!"

"...Is that kind of healing actually appropriate?"

"Nothing beats the Glint-Glint Fruit! From now on, I’m a walking artillery platform!"

"Thank you, Vice Captain Ron!"

"Long live Vice Captain Ron !"

"..."

Ron nodded slightly, a faint smile on his face as he watched them gradually disappear from view.

He then waved a hand, signaling Conis to start tidying up.

Once the area quieted down, Ron walked over to a nearby lounge chair and slowly sat down, leaning comfortably against the soft backrest.

Closing his eyes, he focused his consciousness inward, where the system interface awaited him.

With a thought, the virtual panel appeared before his eyes.

[48/100]

"Forty-eight."

Ron calculated silently.

"The mission is nearly halfway complete."

The corner of his mouth lifted into a satisfied smile.

Skypiea truly hadn’t disappointed him.

The island lived up to its reputation, filled with opportunities and unexpected gains.

Especially the gold vein.

However, after this period of intensive development, most of Skypiea’s valuable resources had already been exploited.

Continuing to stay here likely wouldn’t yield much more profit.

As a result, Ron had already begun considering the next stage of his plans.

A new target.

"Where should I go next...?"

Ron frowned slightly as he gazed out the window, contemplating his next move.

Just then—

A series of hurried explosions shattered the surrounding silence.

The sudden commotion immediately drew his attention.

"Vice Captain Ron !"

Conis hurriedly put down the Den Den Mushi.

"There’s a giant winged iron man outside!"

Her pretty face was filled with anxiety as she reported the situation.

Ron frowned even deeper.

"Wings?"

"Iron man?"

Those two descriptions immediately brought a certain individual to mind.

"No way... is it him?"

The possibility flashed through his thoughts.

"Let’s go take a look."

"Okay!"

Conis nodded firmly.

She quickly picked up two helmets, putting one on herself before handing the other to Ron.

"Vice Captain Ron , this is the latest Super Waver developed by Commander Ace!"

"It can travel ten times faster than a normal Waver!"

Her voice carried obvious pride.

The two walked outside.

Only then did Ron notice that a brand-new Waver motorcycle had been parked at the entrance.

Its appearance was far more stylish than ordinary Wavers, and its performance had apparently improved dramatically as well.

The design was genuinely impressive.

Unlike any conventional vehicle, the machine possessed a sleek spindle-shaped body.

It was nearly three meters long, with a narrow pointed front and a streamlined rear resembling a rocket engine.

The entire design perfectly embodied aerodynamic principles.

Not only was it visually striking, but it also significantly improved speed and stability.

Ron couldn’t help but feel curious.

Where had Ace learned engineering concepts like this?

Could Skypiea truly have some connection to the ancient people of the moon?

Were there hidden blueprints or technological legacies buried somewhere?

"Vice Captain Ron , there’s no need to worry about safety!"

Conis reassured him sweetly.

She mistakenly assumed he was nervous about riding the new vehicle.

"Even if something unexpected happens, I can protect you immediately."

A confident smile appeared on her face.

In truth, her family had possessed a considerable amount of gold.

A few days earlier, they had exchanged all of it for a Bird-Bird Fruit, Model: Phoenix.

As a Mythical Zoan, it had dramatically improved her physical strength, endurance, and recovery abilities.

Even her daily work had become much easier.

More importantly—

It allowed her to remain at Ron’s side at all times and take care of him.

For Conis, that alone made the purchase worthwhile.

"...Ahem. Let’s get going."

Ron coughed awkwardly.

Ever since Conis became a Devil Fruit user, both her stamina and recovery speed had skyrocketed.

Lately, he felt like he was developing a nutritional deficiency.

Soon, the plaza entered their field of vision.

Just as Conis had described, the "iron man" was currently locked in a tense standoff with members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

The atmosphere was extremely tense.

A fight could break out at any moment.

The moment Ron saw the figure, he immediately confirmed his identity.

King.

One of the Three All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates.

King the Wildfire.

" Ron !"

" Ron is here!"

"Vice Captain! Vice Captain, watch out—you’re coming in too fast!"

The Super Waver dove from the sky like a bolt of lightning.

Its speed was astonishing.

Just when everyone thought it was about to crash into the ground—

The vehicle suddenly pulled upward.

The body traced a graceful arc through the air.

Then came an incredibly flashy drift.

As the engine roar gradually subsided, the Super Waver came to a perfect stop.

The entire maneuver was smooth and seamless.

A textbook display.

"Vice Captain Ron , we’ve arrived."

Conis smiled sweetly.

Ron stepped off the vehicle.

She had spent a long time practicing to achieve driving skills like that.

Ron was mildly impressed.

Conis appeared gentle and quiet on the surface.

But beneath that calm exterior was someone surprisingly daring.

At the same time—

His eyes met King’s.

"Ron."

King looked him up and down.

"Vice Captain of the Whitebeard Pirates."

The real man looked even younger than he did on his bounty poster.

Ron returned the gaze.

His eyes were sharp and unwavering.

King seemed somewhat surprised.

Clearly, he hadn’t expected Whitebeard’s Vice Captain to be this young.

"King the Wildfire of the Beasts Pirates."

Ron spoke calmly.

"What brings you to my Skypiea?"

His voice carried unquestionable authority.

He didn’t believe for a second that King had simply wandered here by accident.

After all—

This was their territory.

And as one of Kaido’s top commanders, King’s sudden appearance could only mean one thing.

He had come with a purpose.

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