Logan's days as a bounty hunter had been productive but uninspiring. The small town he started in had offered little in the way of real challenges. He'd captured four low-level pirates over the span of two months, each barely worth their bounty. The highest reward had been 3,000,000 berries—a mere drop in the ocean compared to the fortunes needed to make a name in the One Piece world.
Sitting on the edge of the dock one evening, Logan counted his earnings and frowned. "This isn't going to cut it," he muttered. His dream of building a ship, a real ship, felt farther away with each passing day.
He needed a bigger stage, a place where the law had no foothold and pirates thrived. There was only one destination that fit the bill: Ragnarok Island, the most lawless island in the North Blue.
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Logan's journey to Ragnarok Island was grueling. The open sea tested his patience and his skills as a sailor. Storms battered his boat, and he had to fight off smaller pirate crews looking to plunder what little he had. But after weeks of navigating treacherous waters, the infamous island finally came into view.
The sight of it took Logan's breath away. Ragnarok Island was chaotic, with towering cliffs lined with pirate ships of all sizes. The town at its center buzzed with activity—pirates, smugglers, and bounty hunters alike crowded the streets. It was a place where power dictated survival.
"This is more like it," Logan said, a grin spreading across his face as he docked his boat.
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Logan wasted no time resuming his bounty hunting. With so many pirates gathered in one place, he had no shortage of targets. Over the next three months, he built a reputation as a relentless hunter.
His combat skills and devil fruit powers made him a force to be reckoned with. Pirates underestimated him at first, but word quickly spread about the bounty hunter with claws of steel and unshakable determination.
He took down a cunning sniper with a bounty of 12,000,000 berries.
He captured a brutal swordsman worth 15,000,000 berries.
He defeated an entire crew led by a notorious captain, netting him another 20,000,000 berries.
Each victory brought him closer to his goal, but Logan wasn't satisfied. He needed one more big catch—something that would cement his reputation and give him the funds to build the ship of his dreams.
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His final target came in the form of Drago "Ironclaw," a pirate with a bounty of 35,000,000 berries. Drago was a powerhouse, infamous for his Zoan-type Devil Fruit, the Bear-Bear Fruit, Model Grizzly.
Logan tracked him to a secluded area on the outskirts of the island, where Drago's crew had set up camp. Logan scouted the area, observing the pirates as they celebrated their latest raid. Drago stood out easily—an imposing figure with rippling muscles and claws to match Logan's own.
"This one's not going to be easy," Logan muttered, tightening his grip on his claws.
Logan launched his attack just before dawn, catching Drago's crew off guard. The fight was brutal. Drago transformed into his hybrid form, towering over Logan with raw power and feral rage.
Their clash was a whirlwind of claws and fists. Drago's strength was overwhelming, and his bear form gave him a regenerative edge that rivaled Logan's own. But Logan's relentless training and superior technique turned the tide.
Using his Observation Haki, Logan anticipated Drago's moves, exploiting openings to deliver precise, devastating strikes. The battle dragged on until both men were battered and bloodied, but in the end, Logan stood victorious.
Drago lay unconscious at his feet, his massive form returning to human shape. Logan tied him up and dragged him back to the marine outpost on Ragnarok Island, claiming the 35,000,000-berry bounty.
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With his earnings in hand, Logan knew it was time to take the next step. He needed a ship—a vessel worthy of the Grand Line.
The first stop on his new mission was the black market auction held in the heart of Ragnarok Island. Rumors had reached his ears about rare materials being sold there, and he was hoping to find something extraordinary.
As he entered the dimly lit auction hall, Logan scanned the items on display: rare weapons, devil fruits, and exotic materials from across the seas. But one item caught his eye: a massive plank of Thousand-Year Adam Tree wood.
"This is it," Logan thought, his heart racing. The Adam Tree wood was legendary, prized for its incredible strength and durability. It was the perfect material for a ship's keel—a foundation that could withstand the harshest storms and battles.
The bidding was fierce, with wealthy merchants and rival shipbuilders vying for the prize. Logan kept his cool, raising his hand at the right moments and slowly outbidding the competition.
When the final gavel fell, Logan had won. He walked away with the Adam Tree wood, his mind already racing with plans for the ship he would build.
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Back at the docks, Logan sat on a crate, staring at the massive plank of wood he'd just purchased. He had the material for the keel, but now he needed someone to craft the ship.
His own skills as a shipwright were good, but this project was far beyond what he could do alone. He needed a master shipwright, someone capable of turning his vision into reality.
Logan took a deep breath, the weight of his next steps settling on his shoulders.
"One step closer," he muttered, a small smile playing on his lips. "Soon, I'll have the ship of my dreams. Then, the real adventure begins."
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To Be Continued…