The Brotherhood Space.
"Brothers! Fist bump for the level-up!"
Scientist Ren, radiating a post-success glow, bumped fists with the others. After syncing the memories, everyone let out a collective, knowing chuckle.
"Not bad, brother! Not only did you win over the vampire, but you even landed the angel!" "Even if it's just a memory, I can feel it... she's very 'moist'!" "Hey, how can you guys start a harem? As model youths of the 21st century, I despise you!"
Everyone turned to Detective (Conan-world) Ren, looking at him speechlessly. "You stick to your pure love; we aren't going to be restricted!" "Brother, remember this: we are the Sun! Our selfless love will illuminate these dark myriad worlds!" "..."
Detective Ren didn't want to talk and proceeded to block most of Scientist Ren's "lewd" memories, retaining only the useful essence.
"The Poem Immortal Heart Sutra is truly powerful!" "Yeah, it's a purely idealistic skill. The more you cultivate it, the more you feel the infinite mysteries of the universe!" "But having said that, why am I the only one working hard lately while you guys are all slacking off?!"
Scientist Ren's gaze swept over the group, making them look embarrassed.
Hollow (Bleach) Ren spoke up: "Ulquiorra is still sleeping; we have to wait for him." Ninja (Naruto) Renadded: "Ninja cultivation isn't done overnight. Lately, Mikoto has been staring at me constantly. I think she's plotting something against my virtue!" Pirate (One Piece) Rensighed: "The ceiling of the Pirate world is just like that. I've basically hit the limit. To get stronger, I need a Devil Fruit, but a top-tier Mythical Zoan is so rare. I don't know when I'll encounter one..." "Why look at me?" Detective Ren grumbled. "Haibara hasn't even appeared yet. I'm still in the 'scientific detective' phase!"
Seeing they all had their excuses, Scientist Ren sighed helplessly. "Fine, our strength is sufficient for now anyway. Let's enjoy some leisure time."
"Roger that!" "Peace out!"
Whoosh— The figures vanished.
One Piece World.
On the vast ocean, Ren stepped out of his cabin. The crew members were each busy with their own training and didn't notice anything different about him. The gap between them was so vast that they couldn't even perceive Ren's aura anymore.
Although over a year had passed in the H-World, only about ten days had passed in the Pirate world. Ren's crew had not yet reached the Sabaody Archipelago.
Hina pushed up her sunglasses and smiled at Ren. "Captain, I've found news about another Mythical Zoan. Want to go check it out?"
"Tell them to come to us." "Understood."
Hina dialed the Den Den Mushi. The person on the other end was a woman. As soon as the call connected, she asked impatiently, "Well? Do you want to team up with us?"
"Sure. Bring the fruit and find us." "Find you? Impossible!" The woman refused Hina without a second's hesitation. As a desperate outlaw, she knew the dangers of this world all too well. Going to someone else's turf was a suicide mission.
"Then pick a place yourself, and we'll come to you," Ren said, taking Hina's hand and moving the receiver to his lips.
"Fine! Then we meet at Burks Island." The woman hung up at lightning speed, seemingly afraid Ren would make more demands.
"That person is so ungrateful!" Hina huffed. They were the ones being asked for a partnership, yet the other side was being so paranoid. Hina suspected a trap.
"Don't worry. No matter what their goal is, as long as our fists are big enough, even a dragon has to coil up!" With his strength having skyrocketed, Ren feared no one. Even if the island-erasing Uranusshowed up, he'd cleave it in half! Do not underestimate the weight of the Super-God level.
After sailing for a day, a deserted island appeared in Ren's sights. Burks Island was an unremarkable wasteland in the first half of the Grand Line. When Ren's ship dropped anchor, a pink-themed ship was already moored at the shore.
"Looks like our business partner is here," Hina noted. "Let's go take a look."
The group jumped ship, leaving Law and Krillin to guard the vessel. On the pink ship, a middle-aged man ran frantically to a pink-haired girl. "Bonney! He's here!"
"Good! Let's meet him!" Jewelry Bonney, clutching a slice of cheese pizza, hopped off the ship and locked eyes with the approaching Ren.
"Finally meeting you, the legendary man!" Bonney laughed boldly, showing no fear.
Should she be afraid? Absolutely! Ren was the madman who had attacked the Heavenly Tribute, killed a Celestial Dragon, and heavily injured a Navy Admiral! In just ten days, Ren's deeds had spread far and wide. His name was a source of terror for many, but a source of fanatical worship for outlaws who wanted him to be the new King.
Ren, however, had no interest in such things. His strength already exceeded the pinnacle of this world. In other words, he could do whatever he wanted—just like Scientist Ren.
Thump.
The two groups sat down on the beach. Bonney placed a Devil Fruit in front of her. "This is the fruit I found. I don't know the exact ability, but I have a feeling it's the Mythical Zoan you're looking for!"
Looking at the fruit covered in small, hand-like patterns, Ren felt a sudden pull of desire, as if this fruit were born for him. But since Bonney couldn't identify it, he didn't dare eat it blindly.
"Can we look it up?" Ren asked. "Don't know. I haven't seen the encyclopedia," Bonney replied bluntly.
Ren was amused by her honesty. He looked at her and teased, "You dared to bring it without knowing? Aren't you afraid I'll kill you?"
"You won't!" "You're that sure?"
Stared down by Ren, Bonney met his gaze head-on. "I believe anyone who hits the Celestial Dragons can't be a bad person."
They stared at each other for a moment. Just as Bonney's crew members were sweating bullets from the tension, Ren burst out laughing. "Hahaha! You're an interesting girl! Fine! Regardless of the ability, I agree to the alliance!"
Ren handed the fruit to Hina to store away until they could confirm its nature. Bonney smiled. "I knew I wasn't wrong about you! From now on, we are allies!"
Ren nodded. "So, why did you want to ally with me?"
"First, to find the Shichibukai Kuma, and then to Egghead Island!" Bonney stated. She didn't explain her reasons; she just stated her destinations.
As a transmigrator, Ren naturally knew her goals. He smiled. "Sure. I'm free anyway. I'll help you look for Kuma. By the way, is there some sort of grudge between you two?"
He knew their relationship perfectly, of course, but he couldn't just blurt that out. What if he scared the poor girl?