Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Intelligence Gathering – Ryuunosuke Returns to the Upwelling Current!
Chapter 340: Intelligence Gathering – Ryuunosuke Returns to the Upwelling Current!
After his brief conversation with Morgans, Ryuunosuke had gotten most of the answers he wanted.
The World Economy News was still powerful—even if some sensitive or missing intel remained out of reach, Morgans always had eyes everywhere. What couldn’t be learned through him would now fall to Chrollo’s intelligence squad and the Dragon Hunter Pirates’ own agents.
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"Captain, Chrollo has been contacted," Najenda reported swiftly, approaching with her usual calm efficiency.
"They’re in the New World chasing a special item, but they’ll rendezvous with Morgans soon. Once they have Moria’s confirmed location, the investigation begins."
She paused for a breath, then added, "Also, I’ve just heard from the Fourth Division. Captain Meliodas reported they found a map... The location marked is somewhere along the Grand Line. They’re en route now."
"Got it," Ryuunosuke nodded.
Right now, the fragments of intel were too few to piece together the larger puzzle. There was no need to make any bold moves yet.
"Najenda, I’m leaving things in your hands for now," he said, turning to the first officer.
"I’ll be gone for a while."
And with that, Ryuunosuke unfolded his Holy Wings and soared into the sky, vanishing in a streak of divine light.
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His destination was a small, weathered house perched by the sea—home of the famed explorer, Mont Blanc.
Last time, after the Dragon Hunter Pirates rang the Golden Bell, the existence of the Sky Island and the fabled Golden City had been confirmed. With his lifelong dream realized, Mont Blanc no longer needed to dive dangerously into the deep to chase myths. His younger brothers had taken over the salvage work while he enjoyed a quieter life.
"Mont Blanc!" Ryuunosuke called out cheerfully as he landed outside the house.
Within moments, the door swung open, and Mont Blanc hurried out, eyes widening with surprise.
"Ryuunosuke! You’re alive!"
"You don’t look hurt either... That’s a relief!"
Mont Blanc expression shifted from shock to sheer delight. The last he’d heard, Ryuunosuke and his crew were headed into a direct clash with the World Government. The rumors had left him anxious for months.
"Hahaha! We’re all fine," Ryuunosuke laughed, waving a hand. "By the way, you look much healthier now. You’re not still sneaking out to sea, are you?"
"If Machi catches you diving again, she’s going to beat you senseless."
The two shared a hearty laugh as they entered the cozy home. Mont Blanc prepared tea while Ryuunosuke got to the point.
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"I came back because I want to revisit the sea where the upwelling current appears."
"Can you take me there?"
Mont Blanc blinked in surprise. "Upwelling current?"
"You’re going back to Sky Island?"
Ryuunosuke shook his head. "No, not Sky Island. And I don’t need the current itself. I just need to reach that part of the sea again."
While he could’ve flown over the area himself, that would risk attention—and waste time. Getting help from someone familiar with these waters was the smarter move.
"...I see," Mont Blanc said after a pause.
"Alright then. I’ve been raising some guide birds. We can use them to reach the site."
"Thank you," Ryuunosuke nodded.
They made their way to Mont Blanc small boat, where a proud, puffed-up compass bird stood at the helm.
It gave Ryuunosuke a defiant glare.
He chuckled. "Why does this bird remind me of Perona..."
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With the guide bird leading the way, they sailed into open water. Mont Blanc, having spent years exploring this area, quickly identified the direction.
Splash!
Suddenly, Mont Blanc dove into the sea to double-check their position.
Though he remembered the general area, the lack of landmarks on the water made precise navigation difficult.
Moments later, he surfaced.
"Not yet—we’re close, but still a bit ahead!"
He climbed aboard, catching his breath. "Captain Ryuunosuke... Aren’t you supposed to be in the New World?"
"Why come back to the Grand Line?"
It was a valid question. Pirates didn’t backtrack often. Those aiming for fame, treasure, or the Pirate King’s title typically pushed forward—toward the New World. Returning to these waters was rare, unless there was something important involved.
"I had business in the East Blue," Ryuunosuke replied. "Also, one of my crewmates from the Grand Line landed in Sabaody recently. We met up there."
Mont Blanc nodded slowly, still a bit puzzled.
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As the boat moved steadily through the waves, the sea suddenly began to shift.
Large bubbles broke the surface, growing in size until they resembled enormous domes—like stars rising from the deep.
"Hmm...?"
Mont Blanc leaned over the edge, eyes narrowing.
"What’s happening here...?"
The bubbles multiplied, roiling across the surface like something was stirring beneath.
"Captain Ryuunosuke!" he barked. "We need to back off!"
"There’s an upwelling current forming—and fast!"
His voice held a note of panic.
"But why now?" he muttered to himself. "There were no signs of one forming recently..."
Mont Blanc knew these waters like the back of his hand. He could predict the currents almost to the day. But this—this surge had come out of nowhere.
Without hesitation, he turned the ship away and began steering it to safety.
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Fwip.
Ryuunosuke unfolded his wings again.
"I’ll check it out myself," he said calmly. "You can head back, or stay nearby—just don’t get too close."
And without another word, he dove straight into the ocean’s depths.
Mont Blanc barely had time to react. "W-Wait—Ryuunosuke!"
But it was too late.
He watched in stunned silence as Ryuunosuke vanished into the blue.
He didn’t even question the wings anymore.
At that moment, the sea let out a low, thunderous roar. A torrent of water exploded upward, far stronger than any upwelling current he’d ever seen.
It shot into the sky like a reversed waterfall, carrying pressure that could smash a battleship in seconds.
Mont Blanc face went pale.
"This one’s different... There were no warning signs at all!"
"And the power—it’s far greater than before..."
His heart thudded with unease as he watched the chaos unfold from a safe distance.
"Captain Ryuunosuke... please be alright down there."
Even as a seasoned sailor, Mont Blanc knew better than to trust the sea’s mood.
Against the ocean’s wrath, even monsters could drown.
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