One Piece: With Sign-in System-Chapter 185 - : He’s Not Here? I’ll Do It!

After Ron's departure…

Smoker debated whether or not to report the conversation he had with Ron to his superiors.

But Ron's attitude at the time left him with an unsettling feeling.

Besides, what Ron had said was far too outrageous—so absurd that Smoker wasn't even sure anyone would believe him.

And if they questioned him about it, how was he supposed to explain it?

Was he supposed to say that, as a Marine, he had run into an old acquaintance, sat down for a drink, and during their conversation, the guy got drunk and started spouting insane things?

That would be ridiculous.

Who would believe such a thing?!

As Smoker wrestled with his thoughts, ten days quickly passed.

In the end, he chose not to report it.

…

Half a Month After Ron Left Loguetown.

By this time, Luffy, Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji had finally arrived at Loguetown, officially marking the formation of the Straw Hat Pirates.

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Just like in the original timeline, Zoro visited a local weapons shop, where he acquired Yubashiri and Sandai Kitetsu—completing his new set of three swords.

Including Mokuro, the blade that Ron had lent him, he had finally restored his ability to wield Three-Sword Style after his previous swords had been shattered by Mihawk.

Soon after, the crew ran into their old enemy—Buggy the Clown, whom they had fought back in Orange Town.

Just as in the original events, Buggy nearly succeeded in executing Luffy—but at the last moment, a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, saving him.

Smoker, having sensed Luffy's potential danger to the Marines, immediately launched an arrest attempt—only to be intercepted by Monkey D. Dragon.

Once the chaos settled, the Straw Hats set sail for the Grand Line.

Smoker, now more determined than ever to leave Loguetown and pursue Luffy, immediately took Tashigi and a squad of Marines and set off after them.

Meanwhile, Dragon, who had been secretly watching over Luffy, also left Loguetown.

However, on his way back to the Grand Line, he received a message from Baltigo.

Hearing Ivankov's excited voice on the other end of the line, Dragon's expression changed drastically. Without hesitation, he ordered a full-speed return to Baltigo.

…

One Month After Ron's Duel with Mihawk.

Despite the spectacle of his battle with Mihawk, Ron had once again vanished without a trace.