Sailing: A Retired Veteran Awakens with Genryusai Template

"Are you kidding me?!"

"Marine has just issued a bounty, and now she's entered the Grand Line alone, in plain view of everyone!"

"What does this mean?"

"Are you saying she doesn't take the Marines or the World Government seriously?!"

With Bai Ye's arrival in the Grand Line, various forces in the first half of the Grand Line began receiving the news.

The immediate reaction was one of shock and disbelief. The news sent ripples of unease across the seas.

After all, who could have imagined that someone bold enough to kill a Celestial Dragon in North Blue, and then face a 1 billion Bailey bounty issued by the Marine government, would not flee or hide?

Instead, they did the unthinkable.

The person in question had entered the Grand Line—alone.

This act wasn't just defiance; it was a deliberate provocation. No, it was an outright declaration of war against the Marines and their dominion over the first half of the Grand Line.

Across the seas, countless individuals and organizations were left stunned, their imaginations running wild.

What would the Marines do in response?

This question gnawed at the minds of everyone following the news. The implications were staggering.

The shockwaves weren't limited to the first half of the Grand Line. In the New World, where the seas were even more treacherous, news spread like wildfire.

New World – Beasts Pirates' Territory, Onigashima

Beneath the dark, oppressive sky, the air was thick with tension.

"Captain Kaido!"

A Gifter pirate, adorned with horns, burst into the massive cavern carrying a Den Den Mushi. His voice trembled with urgency.

"Another major incident has occurred in the first half of the Grand Line!"

Kaido, the monstrous figure known as one of the Four Emperors, sat slouched against a rock. His hulking frame was twisted with muscles, and his horns jutted out like twin spikes of malice. The strong scent of alcohol filled the room as Kaido groaned.

"News again?" Kaido grumbled, tilting back a massive jug of sake. "I've already said I don't care about Marine schemes or their little games."

"No, Captain Kaido! It's about the one who killed a Celestial Dragon!" the pirate blurted out.

Kaido's bloodshot eyes snapped open, focusing on his subordinate.

"The one who killed a Celestial Dragon? What about them?"

The pirate hesitated, then said, "After the Marine issued the bounty, that person has entered the Grand Line. Alone."

For a moment, Kaido said nothing, his expression unreadable. Then a low chuckle began to rumble in his chest. It grew into a booming laugh that echoed throughout the cavern.

"HAHAHAHA! Interesting... A Celestial Dragon killer stepping into the Grand Line, knowing it's Marine-controlled territory? That's bold. No... That's insane!"

Kaido shook his head, a grin splitting his face.

"Pay attention to this one," he ordered. "If this isn't some fool chasing fame but an actual monster, I want to see how this plays out. Maybe, just maybe, this one could give me the fight I've been waiting for."

Kaido tipped his sake jar again, guzzling it down in one go. As the alcohol dripped down his chin, he muttered, "A hidden beast among men, or just another weakling bluffing their way into the spotlight? Let's find out."

Similar reactions rippled across the seas.

The Big Mom Pirates, the Whitebeard Pirates, and even the Revolutionary Army took notice of the events unfolding in the first half of the Grand Line.

Each faction speculated about Bai Ye's motives. Was this lunacy, a calculated strategy, or simply someone resigned to their fate?

The Big Mom Pirates were particularly dismissive.

"That one must have realized the inevitable," one of them sneered. "Killing a Celestial Dragon brings the wrath of the Marines and the World Government. This fool is just looking for a grand way to die."

But no matter the interpretation, one thing was clear: the Grand Line had become the center of global attention because of a single individual.

The Grand Line

On the deck of a small ship, Bai Ye stood with his left hand resting on the purple hilt of Ryūjin Jakka. His gaze was steady, fixed on the horizon.

Not far away, a pirate ship loomed in the distance. Its crew had been lured by greed, unable to resist the temptation of Bai Ye's 1 billion Bailey bounty.

Behind them, warships bearing the Marine insignia approached, cutting through the waves with relentless precision.

"Marine's response time... quite impressive," Bai Ye muttered. His sharp eyes quickly identified the Marine general aboard the lead ship. A faint, icy smirk crossed his face.

"I didn't even need to seek them out. They've brought themselves to me."

As the Marine warships drew closer, the atmosphere grew tense. The winds seemed to carry an ominous chill, and the waves stilled as if holding their breath.

Bai Ye tightened his grip on the hilt of his sword. His voice was calm, yet it carried an unmistakable edge.

"Let's begin."