One Piece: The sky is azure, I just time-traveled today.

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At this moment, she was no longer Bonnie, the little girl who missed her father and needed protection.

A warrior of liberation, a female version of Nika!

Silence reigned on the deck.

Sabo's mouth dropped open, and he almost dropped the steel pipe in his hand.

Robin covered her lips, her eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

Even the usually aloof Kuina's pupils contracted slightly, and her fingers on the hilt of the sword tightened unconsciously.

They could all sense how similar the aura emanating from Bonnie was to that of the "Sun God Nika" in the portrait!

Liu Jiu calmly looked at Bonnie after her transformation, a faint hint of understanding flashing in his eyes, showing no surprise.

Bonnie (Nika form) looked down at her transformed hands, feeling the unprecedented power and joy coursing through her body. She tried swinging her arms—

The arms can be stretched and shaped freely, just like an elastic band!

She raised her head, looked at the vast sky and sea, and let out her first truly heartfelt laugh since coming into this world, a laugh filled with freedom and joy from the depths of her soul:

"Hahahaha... This is so interesting! This world is so interesting! Hahahaha!"

The laughter was crisp and clear, yet carried a powerful and moving force.

Chapter 155 Sabo's Speculation

Sabo, sitting on the deck, stroked his chin, his brows furrowing as he pondered the situation, feeling a sense of déjà vu.

His gaze shifted back and forth between the ecstatic Bonnie and the portrait left behind by Liu Jiu.

This inexplicable sense of familiarity surged into my heart like a tide.

“Hey, Kuina, Robin,” Sabo’s voice carried a hint of uncertainty as he pointed at Bonney’s fiery hair, exaggerated smile, and rubbery, stretched-out posture, “Don’t you guys think… this ‘Nika’ looks… kind of familiar?”

Upon hearing this, Kuina and Robin vaguely agreed and turned their gaze to the painting.

Kuina's cool gaze lingered on the portrait for a moment, and the image of the silly boy from Mount Golpo in the East Blue, with his straw hat, rubber body that could stretch and shrink, and who kept shouting that he wanted to become the Pirate King, involuntarily appeared in her mind.

She nodded slightly, her tone carrying a hint of confirmation: "It really does look like him. The smile, and that...playful feeling. Could it be that Uncle deliberately drew him to resemble Luffy?"

Robin gracefully rested her chin on her hand, a hint of analysis flashing in her eyes. She didn't jump to conclusions immediately, but instead connected the portrait with the image of Luffy in her memory, as well as the calm look in Liu Jiu's eyes when he was painting.

"Rather than saying that Uncle deliberately drew him in Luffy's likeness..." Robin began slowly, her voice carrying a hint of deeper meaning, "Perhaps, Uncle 'saw'... some possibility of Luffy's future?"

This speculation startled both Sabo and Kuina.

They knew that Uncle Liu was mysterious and powerful, but the ability to foresee the future was still beyond their conventional understanding.

Even with Observation Haki, one can only foresee the present and the future.

Sabo glanced sharply at Liu Jiu, who was sitting quietly not far away, then at Bonnie (Nika form), who was happily testing her new ability on the deck, her arms stretching and waving like rubber. An even more astonishing thought popped into his head:

"If...if Nika really exists, or is it a 'gesture,' a manifestation of 'will'..."

Sabo's voice was somewhat excited because of his conjecture, "So Bonnie is like this now because she desperately wants to become 'Nikka,' and the Year-Year Fruit has distorted some kind of 'future' or 'possibility,' making her temporarily 'become' a similar existence?"

"And what Uncle drew might be what Luffy will look like one day in the future... when he truly awakens and becomes 'Nika'?!"

This deduction struck like a thunderclap on the deck.

Kuina gripped the purple cloud tightly. If Luffy really was the legendary sun god... then perhaps his dream wasn't just an unattainable dream.

Robin's gaze deepened as she recalled the cryptic accounts of "liberation" and "dawn" in the Poneglyphs of Ohara. If "Nika" wasn't fiction, but rather connected to the Void Century, the Ancient Weapons, and the truth of the world... then what did Luffy and Bonney's current state signify?

Bonnie (Nikka form) seemed oblivious to the discussion between the three.

Completely immersed in the joy and freedom of gaining new power, she swung her arms like rubber bands, making a whooshing sound, and bursts of cheerful laughter.

“Hahahaha, this is so funny… Father, ‘Sun God Nika’ exists, I did it, Father…”

The unfolding of miracles is often accompanied by a dramatic consumption of energy.

Bonney's "Nikka" form did not last long.

Like a fleeting moment, the fiery red of her hair gradually faded back to a soft pink, the vibrant platinum sheen disappeared, and her elongated figure seemed to be gently compressed by an invisible hand, transforming her back into the petite and delicate girl she once was.

The wild, carefree laughter on his face disappeared, replaced by a look of exhaustion and bewilderment.

She shook her little head, looking at her little hand that had returned to normal. The feeling of power that seemed to break all constraints receded like the tide, leaving only a faint aftertaste.

"Huh? It's back to normal?" Bonnie muttered softly, sounding a little unsatisfied.

Sabo stepped forward, circled her with interest, and reached out to ruffle her soft, pink hair.

"Impressive, but the duration was a bit short, Bonney." Sabo grinned, his tone teasingly friendly. "Looks like having the form alone isn't enough; you need a solid foundation. Right now... I'm afraid you haven't even mastered the basics of Haki yet, have you?"

Bonnie pouted. Although she didn't want to admit it, Sabo was right. She had spent most of her time trapped in the Holy Land, where she was restricted in her movements, let alone systematic training. Her combat skills and Haki training were practically nonexistent.

Even though she traveled all over the world with Liu Jiu, she had no heart to focus on cultivation.

The transformation just now relied more on the resonance between the Devil Fruit's power and a strong belief; it was an explosion of unleashed potential rather than a stable form of strength.

“That kind of strength won’t do.” Sabo’s joking expression vanished, and he became serious. “If you want to truly help your father and use that power freely, just ‘transforming’ into his appearance isn’t enough.”

"How about the three of us start training you from today, Bonnie?"

Upon hearing this, Kuina and Robin's eyes lit up simultaneously.

They all recalled the time at Marine Headquarters when they were dominated by Garp's various "iron fists of love" and "hellish training".

Although that experience was painful, it laid an incredibly solid foundation for them.

Now, it seems like the roles can be switched?

Kuina crossed her arms, her cool gaze sweeping over Bonnie as if assessing a rough, unpolished gem.

"Her foundation is indeed too weak. Swordsmanship may not be suitable for her, but she can try to improve her physical skills and basic Haki."

Robin smiled and nodded, "Systematic training will allow for better control of abilities. Besides, Bonnie is smart; she should learn quickly."

Looking at the three older brothers and sisters who suddenly exuded the aura of "instructors," Bonnie was stunned for a moment, and then... she remembered her father's heavy back as he left, and her own determination to gain power, and nodded vigorously!

"Yes! I want to become stronger! I want to train!"

She no longer wanted to passively wait, no longer wanted to be powerless at crucial moments due to insufficient strength. She wanted to take control of her own power and truly approach that state of "liberation"!

Sabo clapped his hands, beaming, "Great! It's settled then! First, we'll warm up by rubbing the deck a hundred times every day!"

"After that, we do basic physical conditioning and reaction training," Guina added.

Robin gently replied, "I'll teach you some theoretical knowledge and simple Haki techniques. We'll practice in real combat later!"

Bonnie: "...A hundred laps?"

Seeing her older brother and sister suddenly become "terrifying," Bonnie suddenly realized that the path to becoming stronger wasn't as easy as she had imagined...

But her gaze was more resolute than ever.

Chapter 156 Training Day, Ace's Bounty Rises Again [Thanks for the donations and requests for more updates]

The days of training passed by like the wakes left by a ship's stern.

On the deck, Bonnie was sweating profusely.

Sabo was responsible for training her physique and basic Armament Haki.

Kuina trained her reflexes and intuition with the sharpness of a swordsman.

Robin then systematically explains the mysteries and practical techniques of Observation Haki.

Occasionally encountering reckless pirate ships becomes the perfect training ground for real combat.

Bonnie gradually progressed from being awkward at first to being able to use basic Armament Haki hardening and Observation Haki evasion in battle.

As for Conqueror's Haki, it is a gift from heaven, appearing only once in a million people, and cannot be forced.

There are not many thrones left for this world.

If you have no desire to inherit the throne, no matter how strong you are, it's all in vain!

Sabo possesses Conqueror's Haki because he desires to become the King of the World!

Ace was able to awaken his powers early because his family had a claim to the throne!

As for Kuina? We'll find out in the next installment!

Their course in the New World was erratic, like fallen leaves drifting in the wind. Today they might be battling giant waves in a stormy sea, and tomorrow they might be resting near some spring island.

Occasionally, they would encounter patrolling naval fleets.

At such times, Kuina's Shichibukai flag becomes the best pass.

The naval officers were respectful, even somewhat obsequious.

Supplies? The best fresh water and food will be delivered immediately.

Intelligence? I'll tell you everything I know, without holding back.

Banquets? They're even more common.

Sabo always ate heartily without any restraint.

While elegantly enjoying her meal, Robin didn't forget to use her abilities to secretly gather scattered information.

Bonney usually hides her pink hair in front of the Marines. With the help of the Age-Age Fruit, her height increases to the same level as when she becomes an adult in the future. Then she wolfs down her food.

Bonnie, the big eater, makes her dazzling debut! Ta-da!

Although Kuina disliked social engagements, she tacitly approved of this method of replenishing supplies.

Having eaten and drunk their fill and obtained the intelligence, the group left amidst the complex gazes of the navy, concealing their achievements and fame.

In the new world, they are like a group of ghosts, roaming and growing in their own way, waiting for the next battle.

It can be said that 79 percent of the world's strongest beings are concentrated in the latter half of the Grand Line.

Without an imposing presence, it's difficult to establish a foothold in this sea area.

Without the determination to contend for supremacy, they're just waiting to be recruited by powerful pirates with Conqueror's Haki.

For example, the strongest people in the New World: Whitebeard, Shanks, Kaido, Big Mom... are all top-tier users of Conqueror's Haki.

They are above all other pirates.