The System Awakens Again – Two Paths for Traveling the World! Rejuvenation?

"With the appearance of this island... the whole world is bound to go insane."

At this moment, Rayleigh stood on the now-crumbling Red Line, his eyes reflecting a mix of emotions as he surveyed the aftermath of an intense battle.

"With this, the ambitious forces across the world won't be able to sit still."

Unlike many who remained clueless about the island's significance, Rayleigh, as Roger's second-in-command, had once reached the end of the New World—Raftel.

Though he lacked Roger's ability to hear the Voice of All Things and couldn't perceive what Roger had, Rayleigh had witnessed firsthand the secrets hidden within Raftel: the ruins of the ancient kingdom that predated the World Government, holding records of the true history of the world.

The moment he saw this island, he had a vague understanding of what it represented.

Likewise, Rayleigh knew that with the sudden appearance of an island as large as Mariejois, the world would spiral into chaos.

Regardless of how powerful the man before him was, ambitious individuals across the world would begin to act. It wouldn't be long before he faced enemies from all corners of the globe.

After all, despite his immense strength, he was just one man.

He lacked the sheer military force and influence of the World Government. Yet, standing alone, he possessed dominion over almost the entire New World—power, forces, and treasures that countless people dreamed of obtaining.

This was the greatest mistake of all.

Rayleigh's gaze drifted toward the massive blade in Bai Ye's hand, its once-scorched surface now restored.

Nobody would want to miss this chance to eliminate the man who had, after Im's fall, become the greatest threat to every power in existence.

At that moment, Bai Ye met Rayleigh's gaze and said:

"It's fine. If anyone wants to throw their lives away, they're welcome to try."

"The world is full of naive fools."

"Whether it's those rushing toward me now or the World Government before them, they will soon realize just how grave their mistake was."

Bai Ye took a moment to assess his own physical condition, his expression unwavering.

A Shinigami's strength wasn't infinite, but in the world of the Shinigami, "Reiatsu determines everything."

In other words, whether it was the Bankai of Ryūjin Jakka or the vast arsenal of Kidō techniques, his actual combat prowess had not diminished significantly.

Even if the outside world considered this the ideal opportunity to strike him down, Bai Ye would ensure they understood just how wrong they were.

Rayleigh took in his words, initially considering persuading him otherwise. However, as he observed Bai Ye, he hesitated.

Rayleigh had encountered many powerful figures in his lifetime.

But he had never before felt the kind of natural, absolute calm that radiated from the man before him.

Even when facing the possibility of becoming the enemy of the entire world, Bai Ye showed not a shred of fear or doubt.

Instead, beneath that tranquility lay something else—a firm, unshakable resolve.

It was the kind of composure that remained steadfast no matter the opponent, no matter the circumstances.

Had this been anyone else, Rayleigh would have dismissed them as insane.

But after witnessing the impossibilities that Bai Ye had turned into reality, Rayleigh began to doubt his own understanding of the world.

Perhaps ordinary logic simply didn't apply to this man.

At that moment, as Rayleigh struggled with his own beliefs, a ripple passed through Bai Ye's gaze—not because an enemy had appeared, nor because Im had somehow resurrected.

No, it was the system that had once fallen silent after Bai Ye chose the 'Yamamoto Genryūsai' template. It had returned.

[Ding! The system has regained sufficient world-origin energy.]

[Ding! The system has fully restarted...]

[Ding! The host now has two options.]

The host can now leave this world and gain the ability to travel back and forth. However, the next world remains unknown until arrival.

The host can choose to stay in this world permanently. However, as the host has physically traversed dimensions rather than undergoing a soul transfer, remaining in this world will continue to consume its origin energy, eventually leading to its collapse.

"Another choice?"

Bai Ye stared at the familiar system interface, his eyes reflecting a fleeting moment of contemplation.

The first option allowed him to leave the world he had spent 40 years in, granting him the ability to travel between worlds. However, the destination of his next journey was unknown.

The second option meant he could remain in the world of One Piece permanently, potentially ruling from the shadows like Im. However, his continued existence here would eventually lead to the world's collapse.

As he considered his choices, Bai Ye's gaze turned toward the now-erased Mariejois.

He had already avenged the town that had sheltered him in North Blue for over thirty years.

To be honest, he had little attachment to this world.

And since the first option allowed him to return at will...

That settled it.

Before leaving, he would simply ensure that everything was set in place.

An indifferent glint flashed in Bai Ye's eyes.

Just then, the system displayed another message:

[Regardless of the host's choice, due to the world-origin energy absorbed by the system, an additional reward is now available. Would you like to claim it?]

"Oh? An additional reward?"

A hint of curiosity flickered across Bai Ye's face as the system explained:

[This is related to the host's initial choice. At that time, the system's energy was only sufficient to grant one benefit.]

[Now, the host can receive the first reward for free—complete rejuvenation.]

Bai Ye's heart skipped a beat.

Meanwhile, across the sea, the infamous "Lonely Red" and his band of escapees from Impel Down moved swiftly.

Before Bai Ye's rise, they had been recognized as some of the most fearsome monsters of the era.

It didn't take them long to traverse from Impel Down to the New World.

Moreover, "Lonely Red" had already used a Den Den Mushi to contact the Big Mom Pirates.

Charlotte Linlin, the founder of the "Unprecedented Pirate Alliance," was waiting.

"Linlin... who would have thought that woman would become the most powerful female pirate of this era?"

On the deck of a stolen warship, Baloric Redfield smirked as he addressed the Den Den Mushi.

Charlotte Linlin's voice rang coldly from the receiver:

"Heh, you didn't call me just to reminisce, did you? If you've come to form an alliance, don't even think about betraying me. In the world of pirates, you still have to keep your word!"

"Heh, after all these years, Linlin, you really haven't changed a bit. Don't worry. I never break a promise."

The Unprecedented Pirate Alliance had been formed.

Even the Rocks Pirates had failed to gather such forces in their time.

Now, New World's greatest forces were converging for one reason alone—to take down Bai Ye.