After reuniting with the Roger pirates, Shakky can finally relax. Gaban and Rayleigh headed out again to assist Roger in the battle, while Raeven and Mihawk stayed on the ship for a while.
"Thank you really, you two, for saving me and helping me reach here," Shakky said as she hugged both Raeven and Mihawk, which made Mihawk become a tomato-faced kid, while Raeven took it like nothing just happened.
"Ara~ looks like the big brother is hard to please," Shakky said as she used her killer smile with max effect charm that turned everyone into a simp. Mihawk's head is steaming, while even the cloud Strife is blushing. When Raeven saw this, he was shocked at just how high her charm stats were that even his Nimbus Cloud was affected.
"You're beautiful, Shakky-san, but that's it. Now that you're safe and our objective is complete, we're moving out." Everyone was impressed by this; to resist Shakky's charm is almost impossible. Even the cloud can't resist it, but Raeven just brushed it off.
"Ara~ so soon? Alright then, Raeven-chan, here, you can take this," Shakky said as she took a Vivre card and a piece of paper from her clothes and gave it to Raeven.
"Once again, thank you for saving me. If you need help or information, just contact me; I'll offer you a good deal," she said. Raeven just waved his hands, while Mihawk just nodded at Shakky, then the two of them boarded Strife, and it began to fly back to the Ballywood Kingdom.
After that, what happened is just like in the story: Rocks died, the God Valley got erased from the map, Garp became the hero of the marines, and Shakky retired to Sabaody, while the remnants of the Rocks Pirates divided the New World for themselves.
Morgan, the opportunistic bird, is shockingly silent this time. From the looks of it, he was caught before the God Valley war erupted; that's why even his plan to broadcast it live didn't happen.
On the other hand, the Dracule brothers are still living their peaceful life; luckily, no one else knows that the two of them participated in the legendary God Valley War. Those who know them right now are members of the Roger Pirates and some who Shakky trusted deeply.
When the two of them returned here, Mihawk awakened his Conqueror's Haki, which made Raeven very happy. Mihawk became more serious in his training after he saw what happened in the God Valley, but Raeven still didn't let Mihawk push himself too hard.
In the God Valley, Raeven awakened his Conqueror's Haki too, but just like Mihawk, it's currently just awakened; he can't use it normally at all, which pissed him off greatly, so he turned his training into punching sea stones again.
1487 January 8th
Bollywood Kingdom West Blue
Sounds of metal clashing can be heard on a beach as two guys keep sparring; an emerald-colored flying slash flew out but was quickly grabbed and destroyed by a hand.
"Huff huff, just how strong is your physical strength, brother? You squished my flying slash using your hands like nothing?" Mihawk said while panting.
"Your flying slash needs more training; the power is good, but it's too spread out. If it hit someone, you're not going to slice them; they'll just explode. A flying slash should be sharp, Brother," Raeven said as he signaled for them to rest.
It's been months since the God Valley Incident ended; right now the West Blue is back to its medium-level chaotic state.
"How I wish that my system would let me view my own status," Raeven said, then he sat down on the ground and picked up the newspaper.
"MADS, a group of mad scientists headed by Vegapunk—this sea really doesn't rest at all. The Roger Pirates are currently racing towards the last island, while the big shots of the New World are still dividing the cake. Well, no need to think about that now," Raeven said.
"Brother, where are we going next?"
"To Ohara, I know that's the land of Scholars. It's a good place for you to have a break too, Mihawk. We are going there to educate ourselves; you should learn how to navigate."
"Okay, brother, the land of History—do they have swordsmanship manuals there?"
"I didn't think about that; maybe they'll have some. After all, they have books over a thousand years old." Just like that, after they pack up their things, the two brothers head to Ohara. One wants to learn about swordsmanship of the past, while the other one is looking for techniques on how to become a greater farmer. Raeven already has a plan for the future.
In the future he will let Mihawk run wild on the seas, while he will just stay on his farm while brewing alcohol. That's life; maybe he can get a pet too.
"Brother, you're drooling," Mihawk said as he looked at Raeven, whose face was in pure ecstasy. Raeven quickly wiped his drool just like nothing happened, and then he and Mihawk flew towards Ohara.
April 1489
West Blue, Ohara
2 years passed by quickly while the two brothers were staying in the library of Ohara. Raeven was very satisfied during these two whole years, as he learned a lot of farming techniques for normal and medicinal plants.
Mihawk on the other side is satisfied too; as he was absorbing countless sword techniques from manuals he read, he was very excited to head out and challenge those swordsmen again.
For the past 3 years (1486-1489), Raeven got 3 rewards from the system; his reward for his 6th sign-in was Complete Rokushiki and the Life Return Manual. In 1487, he received a perfect-level Conqueror's Haki, and this year, he received a Haki training manual. Now the two of them won't struggle training their Haki anymore.
Also, the two of them didn't stay here freely; while killing every pirate crew that dared to go here, Raeven gave 100 million beli to Clover and told him it was for renting a room.
That afternoon, Mihawk came to Raeven as he said his plan.
"You want to continue challenging the dojos? And you want to go using a small ship? Okay then, you can go; just give me a call when you reach an island," Raeven said.
He looked at his little brother aboard Strife; he let Mihawk borrow it for his adventure, just to be safe. Their things are now stored in the house that they are staying in.
"That kid is quite excited to try his swordsmanship. Charge forward, little brother; only training and battle can polish Haki," Raeven said, then he headed towards the shore of the island where he swam. It's time to hunt some sea kings.
Night came, and Raeven is quietly smoking some sea king meat. While he was grilling the others, Mihawk already called him a while ago; he successfully reached Marine Branch 80. He'll stay there until he finishes fighting every swordsman there.
"Raeven-kun, take this badge. This badge is proof that you passed the scholar exam here at Ohara. Starting today, you'll be able to access any book in the library," Clover said as he gave a badge to Raeven.
"I'm very interested in the history of this world, but right now I'm more focused on learning ancient farming and brewing techniques," Raeven said, and then he took the badge.
"Don't leave yet, Professor Clover. Come join me; Mihawk is currently out of the island."
"Then I won't say no to your invitation." The two of them ate together and talked about some things about the past of the world, especially the books that told how the ancient civilizations did farming and brewing.
It's already 11pm on the night when the two ended their talk. Clover left with a bunch of smoked sea king meat, which made him very happy; he said that he'll share it with the other scholars. Raeven cleaned up, and after that, he slept.
"System Sign In" *DING* [Congratulations, Host, for signing up for the 9th time. Reward: Talent God Level Medical Skill]
"A very good reward; unfortunately, it's not a brewing talent," Raeven said as he stretched his arms. He washed his face and did his daily training. First, he jogged around the island 10 times; after that, he ate breakfast, and then he started punching the sea stone again. Days passed by, and Raeven's days can be described as training, eating, reading, and sleeping.
November 9th, 1489
On the shore east of Ohara
A medium-sized warship with the brand of marine branch 80 can be seen on the sea near the shore, while on the shore are bodies of knocked-out marines sprawled out on the sand. Raeven looked at the marine with captain epaulettes on his shoulder.
"So will you tell me now, why are you guys targeting me?" He asked as he grabbed the Marine by his head.
"Your brother, Dracule Mihawk, refused the recruitment of our base commander, so we targeted you. We just didn't expect that you are this strong," the captain said as he looked at Raeven with fear.
"Whahahahaha, I knew that sooner or later this would happen. The marines' justice is really trashy; my little brother didn't join, and then you target me because you think I'm weak." Raeven laughed as his conqueror's Haki leaked out, knocking the Marine captain out. He just tsked, and then his den den mushi rang.
"It's me; what's the situation over there?" he said.
"Brother, I'm alright, just some bruises. What about the Marines there? Did you kill them?" Mihawk asked.
"Go back here now, as fast as possible, and don't worry, I didn't kill them, just knocked them all out. Wait for me at the house; I'm going to have a word with Professor Clover," Raeven said, and then he headed towards the library.
"What? The Marines tried to recruit your brother, and they tried to use you as their leverage?" Clover asked; he was shocked when he heard the news.
"That's right, Professor, so I need you to tell them that I'm just a visitor here. If you tell the Marines that I know how to read the ancient scripts, then you'll be implicated too. You should tell this to the other scholars too," Raeven said.
"Don't worry, no news will leak out from us. What's your plan? Are you going to leave the island?" Clover asked.
"Yes, that's the only way, so you guys won't get grouped with us. Soon you'll see our bounties; better prepare a good form so you can hang it well. Whahahaha," Raeven said as he walked out of the office, where Clover remained with the other Scholars.
"What a crazy kid. You heard him, so the question right now is, do any of you know that crazy guy?" Clover said as he looked around the office.
"I don't know him," Scholar A.
"Me too; this is the first time I saw him here," Scholar B.
"That's a regular at our library, a guy obsessed with farming; sadly, I don't know his name either." Librarian A
Clover smiled when he heard the scholars; fortunately, none of them are slow.
That night Mihawk returned to the island; he got a lot of bruises on his body, which made Raeven's Conqueror Haki leak out when he saw him.
"How many did you fight?" Raeven asked.
"About 500 Marines with that base commander; he's a Rear Admiral from the Headquarters," Mihawk said, then he saw Raeven take out a Senzu bean, but he didn't take it.
"These injuries are light, brother; I'm not that weak that I'll need that magic bean," he said, which made Raeven smile.
"WHAHAHAHAHA!! What did those marines say before you left?" Raeven asked.
"They said that they'll put a bounty on us two; when I heard them say that I should surrender because you are surrounded, I laughed at them," Mihawk said as he smiled.
"They can't even defeat me, so where did they have the courage to target you and use you as a hostage? Wahahahaha," he said as he laughed.
"Well, if you saw the face of that marine captain who came here, you'd laugh at him too; he was so scared that when my conqueror's Haki leaked a little, he got knocked out," Raeven said.
"Brother, so where are we going now?"
"We'll leave Ohara; I don't want them to get tangled in our mess, but we won't leave West Blue. We'll leave after you clean up every dojo in this sea."
"Brother, I'm sorry I ruined our plan," Mihawk said seriously.
"Don't be sorry; you didn't do anything wrong. This little hiccup in our plan is nothing. If the Marines really dare, then they can continue and chase us. As long as it's not Garp, Zephyr, or Sengoku, I'll knock them all out."