Chronos walked through the streets of Loguetown, looking for any signs of Roger's legacy. He had a map of the town in his hand, which he had obtained from a local bookstore. He had marked some places that he wanted to check out, such as the execution platform, the bar where Roger had his last drink, and the museum where some of his belongings were displayed.
He was careful not to attract too much attention, as he knew that he was being hunted by the World Government. He had sensed their presence since he arrived in this town, and he had used his devil fruit powers to evade them several times. He could manipulate time in various ways, such as slowing down or speeding up his movements, stopping time for a few seconds, or rewinding time to undo his mistakes. He could also travel through time to different eras, but he had to be careful not to create paradoxes or alter history.
He had tried to travel to the blank history, the period of 100 years that was erased from the world's records by the World Government. He wanted to know what happened in that time, and what secrets they were hiding. However, he had failed to do so. Every time he tried to go back to that era, he felt a strong resistance and a pain in his head. He realized that there was some kind of barrier or force that prevented him from accessing that time. He wondered if it had something to do with the ancient weapons or the will of D.
He decided to focus on the present for now, and find out more about Roger and his connection to Dragon and Luffy. He had heard that Roger had left behind some clues or secrets in this town before his execution. He wanted to see if he could find them and learn more about the Pirate King's legacy.
He arrived at the execution platform, where Roger had met his end 22 years ago. He saw a large crowd of people gathered around it, some of them taking pictures or touching the scaffold. He also saw a familiar straw hat among them. It was Luffy, who had come to see the place where his idol had died.
Chronos felt a surge of curiosity and admiration for Luffy. He knew that he was Dragon's son and Roger's successor. He had followed his exploits since he left his hometown and became a pirate. He had seen him defeat many enemies and overcome many challenges. He had also seen him declare war on the World Government at Enies Lobby, where he had rescued his friend Nico Robin, who was one of the few people who could read the poneglyphs, the ancient stones that contained the true history of the world.
Chronos wanted to talk to Luffy and his crew, but he did not want to reveal his identity or his affiliation with the Revolutionary Army. He did not want to interfere with their journey or destiny. He respected them as fellow dreamers and adventurers, but he also knew that they were on different paths.
He decided to observe them from a distance, using his devil fruit powers to blend in with the crowd. He saw Luffy climb up the scaffold and sit on the same spot where Roger had been executed. He heard him say that he wanted to hear Roger's voice and feel his spirit.
Chronos felt a chill run down his spine. He wondered if Luffy had inherited Roger's will and power, as well as Dragon's blood and courage. He wondered if Luffy could hear the voice of all things, like Roger did.
He also saw Luffy's crew members around him: Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Chopper, Robin, Franky, and Brook. They were all unique and interesting individuals, each with their own dreams and skills. Chronos admired their bond and loyalty to each other.
He noticed that they were being watched by some marines, who looked suspicious and hostile. He also noticed that some agents of the World Government were lurking nearby, looking for him. He realized that he was in a dangerous situation.
He decided to leave before things got worse. He turned around and walked away from the execution platform. However, as he did so, he heard a loud noise and a scream.
He looked back and saw that Luffy was in trouble. A marine officer named Smoker had attacked him with a large metal weapon called a jitte. Smoker was a devil fruit user who could turn into smoke at will. He had recognized Luffy as a wanted pirate and decided to capture him.
Luffy tried to fight back, but his attacks were useless against Smoker's smoke body. Smoker grabbed Luffy by the neck and lifted him up in the air.
"Monkey D. Luffy, you are under arrest for your crimes against the World Government," Smoker said coldly.
"Let me go! I'm not afraid of you!" Luffy shouted defiantly.
"You should be afraid," Smoker said. "You are facing the same fate as your idol, Gol D. Roger. You will be executed here, in the same place where he died."
Chronos felt a surge of anger and fear for Luffy. He could not let him die like that. He could not let history repeat itself. He decided to act.
He used his devil fruit powers to stop time for everyone except himself. He ran towards the execution platform, dodging the frozen people and objects. He reached Smoker and Luffy, who were also frozen in mid-air.
He grabbed Luffy from Smoker's grip and pulled him away. He then used his devil fruit powers to rewind time for Smoker, making him forget what had happened in the last few seconds. He then used his devil fruit powers to fast forward time for Luffy, making him regain his consciousness and mobility.
He then resumed time for everyone else, and ran away with Luffy in his arms.
The crowd was stunned by what they had seen. They did not understand what had happened. They only saw Luffy disappear from Smoker's grasp and reappear in the arms of a cloaked figure, who then vanished into thin air.
Smoker was also confused and furious. He did not remember how he had lost Luffy. He only felt a pain in his head and a gap in his memory. He looked around and saw no trace of Luffy or his rescuer.
"Where did they go? Who was that?" Smoker shouted.
Luffy's crew was also shocked and worried. They did not know who had saved Luffy or where he had taken him. They only hoped that he was safe and alive.
"Who was that guy? Where did he take Luffy?" Zoro asked.
"I don't know, but he must be a friend," Nami said.
"Maybe he's an ally of Dragon," Robin said.
"Dragon? Who's that?" Usopp asked.
"The leader of the Revolutionary Army," Robin said.
"The Revolutionary Army? What do they have to do with Luffy?" Sanji asked.
"I'll explain later," Robin said. "But we have to find Luffy first."
"Right," Franky said. "Let's go!"
The Straw Hat Pirates followed the direction where Chronos and Luffy had disappeared, hoping to catch up with them.
Chronos had taken Luffy to a nearby alley, where he had laid him down on the ground. He checked his condition and saw that he was fine, except for some bruises and scratches.
He breathed a sigh of relief. He had managed to save Luffy from Smoker, but he had also exposed himself to the World Government and the marines. He knew that they would be after him soon.
He decided to leave as soon as possible, but not before talking to Luffy. He wanted to hear his voice and see his face. He wanted to know more about him and his dreams.
He removed his hood and revealed his face to Luffy. He was a young man with black hair and blue eyes. He looked like an ordinary person, but he had an extraordinary power.
Luffy opened his eyes and saw Chronos' face. He was surprised and curious. He did not recognize him or know who he was.
"Who are you?" Luffy asked.
"I'm Chronos," Chronos said.
"Chronos? What kind of name is that?" Luffy asked.
"It's a code name," Chronos said.
"A code name? For what?" Luffy asked.
"For my mission," Chronos said.
"Your mission? What mission?" Luffy asked.
Chronos hesitated. He did not want to lie to Luffy, but he also did not want to tell him the truth. He decided to make up an excuse.
"I'm a traveler," Chronos said.
"A traveler? Where are you traveling from?" Luffy asked.
"From another world," Chronos said.
"Another world? What do you mean?" Luffy asked.
Chronos realized that he had said too much. He decided to change the subject.
"Never mind that," Chronos said. "What about you? Who are you?"
"I'm Monkey D. Luffy, the man who will become the Pirate King!" Luffy said proudly.
"The Pirate King? You mean like Gol D. Roger?" Chronos asked.
"Yeah! I'm going to find One Piece and become the king of the pirates!" Luffy said enthusiastically.
"One Piece? The legendary treasure that Roger left behind?" Chronos asked.
"That's right! Do you know anything about it?" Luffy asked eagerly.
Chronos smiled. He liked Luffy's spirit and ambition. He decided to share some information with him, as a reward for saving his life.
"I know a little bit," Chronos said. "I know that One Piece is not just a pile of gold or jewels, but something more important and valuable."
"Really? What is it?" Luffy asked excitedly.
"I can't !"