Time Travel: Age of Discovery

Just as everyone was immersed in shock and confusion, the sky suddenly changed, and a figure appeared in front of everyone like a ghost. It was Teya. He was intact, with a faint smile on his lips.

"That move was truly remarkable, but unfortunately, its speed wasn't up to par." Teya's words were calm and confident, yet Xiong's right hand unconsciously clenched into a fist, his eyes filled with disbelief and defeat. For the first time, he felt a sense of despair, a sense of powerlessness, facing Teya.

At this moment, the legend of Teya was no longer just hearsay; it had become the unparalleled power before his eyes, filling Kuma with an unprecedented sense of awe and bewilderment. In a world that defied common sense, someone had reached the pinnacle of achievement without the power of a Devil Fruit.

"It's time to put an end to the offense against my partner just now." Teya stared at the giant beast in front of him, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and a strange energy surged around his body. Intricate and mysterious patterns appeared on his skin, as if an ancient totem had awakened.

"Dance of Flowing Cherry Blossoms·Harmonious Resonance!" As he murmured, the hatch burst open, as if even the space itself was shaking.

At this moment, a figure hesitated for a long time, and finally mustered up the courage to take a step forward. The expected obstruction did not come. There was only silence and everyone's astonished gazes, all looking into the distance.

"What happened?" Doubt spread among the crowd like ripples.

Aside, the messenger muttered to himself, his voice filled with disbelief: "The Captain... has been defeated."

He rushed to the side of the ship, only to see the giant bear, his savior, sprawled on the ground, wounded and battered, its breaths revealing its inability to fight again. Standing beside it was a marine. Though his face was blurred, his back was strangely familiar, and his heart sank as a hypothesis began to take shape.

"Tya—!" He practically roared toward the shore, his voice piercing the wind and waves, reaching the ears of the people on the other side unmistakably. The navy turned at the sound, his gaze meeting the eyes of the pirates across the distance. Instantly, a glint of surprise and joy flashed in Tya's eyes.

"Brother Tiger..." It was a long-lost name, with a bit of incredible warmth.

In the fog of the unknown, even the most careless words can become sharp swords that touch others' sensitive nerves. For Fisher Tiger, this may be exactly the case.

Little did Thea know, fate would lead him to an unexpected reunion with Tiger in the bear's territory. This unexpected encounter, like a beacon in the fog, is both bizarre and thought-provoking. In his memory, the bear and Tiger seemed to have no connection, but now, the image of them standing side by side tells a story of their untold friendship.

The boat slowly approached the shore. Although Thea hadn't struck hard, Xiong collapsed from exhaustion. However, the flame of life had not been extinguished, and it would recover with time. Although Xiong was puzzled as to why Tiger was so familiar with Thea, he couldn't hide his disappointment.

However, on this vast ocean, every encounter and separation is a complex pattern woven by fate, guiding them towards an unknown shore. In this vast sea, he, who should have been an unwavering guardian, now becomes a silent bystander, waiting for the changing situation.

On the warship, Tina and Smoker walked in side by side, quietly landing beside Thea, like two stars accompanying the moon, while the rest of the navy were scattered like stars, waiting for orders.

Tiger, the former freedom fighter, now stood at the center of the Kuma Pirates, his gaze meeting with Toya's once again, across the passage of time. Two years, though a sea of change, hadn't erased the subtle rapport between them. However, the news about Tiger, shrouded in mystery, sent ripples through Toya's heart.

Teya had never imagined that Tiger was actually imprisoned, much less that he had broken free from the shackles of the Celestial Dragons. The joy of reunion was tinged with a touch of awkwardness, but even more so, with relief that his old friend was safe. He half-jokingly teased, "Brother Tiger, it's been a long time. It's been two years, hasn't it? I was worried you'd been invited out for tea by some clueless person!"

Before he finished speaking, Tiger's face seemed to be caressed by a gentle breeze, his subtle twitches revealing a complex mix of emotions. A subtle hint of hostility slipped between his brows, only to be replaced by a bitter smile. "Heh... Yeah, I was caught," he replied, lightly, yet with a weight of weight.

Teya's heart sank. He hadn't anticipated that his careless words had touched such a deep pain in Tiger's heart. Just as he was about to speak to make amends, Tiger gently interrupted him with a gesture, his eyes filled with relief. "This has nothing to do with you. Don't worry about it."

At that moment, Teya's eyes strayed across Tiger's slightly opened collar, revealing a sharp, angular mark—proof of his escape from captivity and his freedom, a testament to his unyielding spirit. This sight reaffirmed Teya's conviction that on this vast ocean, everyone has their own battles and stories to tell.