Players are coming, fortunately I have a time travel simulator

As a rookie sailor, after two months of adventure, Shanks has already gained some fame, with a bounty of 4000 million berries, eight times that of Buggy. His strength has also increased significantly.

[As you might expect, the first thing he does when he sees you is invite you to go with him. In return, the stronger one can become the captain.]

"Captain? You glanced at Shanks, a small pirate group of only two men, and at the other man, a gluttonous little man with a bounty of 2000 million berries, named Lucky Lu. His entire fortune consisted of a small, insignificant sampan, and the bounty was also 6000 million compared to 9 million. You were speechless. Is he actually here to merge with the group?"

As a friend, you told Shanks about your situation, saying you might face a stronger navy attack. But he said he didn't care, because a free pirate is not afraid of any threat.

[In that case, what else is there to say? You accepted his invitation and had a sparring match with this long-lost friend.]

Shanks's Haki and swordsmanship startled you. Though he was barely 20, his Haki was far more robust than yours, and his swordsmanship was far more refined. But you were undoubtedly the one who had made the greatest progress. Using your unpredictable Stand abilities, you consistently suppressed Shanks, ultimately defeating him.

You, as captain, may have the shortest tenure in maritime history. After forcibly changing the pirate group's name from "Red Hair" to "Pineapple," your favorite fruit, you returned the captaincy to Shanks, who served for a mere one and a half minutes. This was because you felt he was more suitable for the position. Compared to the cheerful and forthright Shanks, you're less sociable and rarely express your emotions. Your dream is to become an oceanographer, to visit AllBlue in person, and if possible, to visit Raftel.

"But this time the abdication wasn't completely successful. In the end, Shanks was the captain, but you are the leader of the Pineapple Pirates. Isn't that the same thing?"

Shanks told you that he actually wanted to go to Raftel as well. Four years ago, after collecting all four pieces of the historical text, he chose to stay behind to care for Buggy who was ill, and missed the journey to Raftel. He still regrets this. He originally wanted to find someone who could fulfill his dream of becoming captain.

During your stay in Alabasta, you also recruited a new member, Ben Beckman, a young man under 30 from the North Sea. He has extensive sailing experience, a clear mind, and a personality that suits your taste.

The only regret is that Ben Beckman is a playboy, which is a bit out of place for you. He's been telling you about all sorts of women for days now. He's also told you that women from the East Sea are beautiful, women from the North Sea are flexible, and women from the Giant Tribe are strong and can withstand the impact of Armament Haki. He also has a friend who tried the special slime creature from the Magic Island and rated it a 9. You've been wanting to ask him if this friend is him.

March 1501, 3 - March 13, 1503. The next two years were quite peaceful. It wasn't without the navy posing a challenge to you. For example, Vice Admirals Akainu and Aokiji were your nemesis, and you fought them repeatedly despite repeated defeats. However, with the dawn of the Great Pirate Age, a large number of pirates emerged. Newcomers like Hawkeye, Crocodile, Moriah, and Doflamingo gradually rose to prominence. Some even seized control of the World Government's member states and assumed the throne. The once-mighty navy gradually became overwhelmed.

Furthermore, the Pineapple Pirates, now a group of pirates, are no longer something the average navy can handle. Over the past year or so, you've recruited several new members along the way, including the ship's doctor, Hongo, who's under 17, has a mysophobia and doesn't even have a medical license; Bendik Snake, a skilled acrobat and dual-sword wielder; and the musician duo, Benck Punch, and his monkey partner, Zed. It's a truly impressive lineup. The entire pirate group is well-balanced, and after a few battles, it's quickly become one of the few remaining top-tier pirate groups.

[At the same time, your strength has also entered a fast lane of rapid improvement. Without using the ability to stop time, you and Shanks can already fight on equal terms.]

Compared to your relatively untalented Observation Haki, your Armament Haki's strength astounds even Shanks, who witnessed Roger at his peak. After more than two years of training during this journey, your Armament Haki has reached a highly advanced level, and you've mastered the entire Marine Taijutsu textbook. You've lost the following skills: Shave, Moon Step, and Finger Gun; you've gained the combined skill: Marine Six Styles.

[While passing through Water City, you also chose to use the Sky Gold you'd previously accumulated to purchase a new two-masted galleon. Although you were the pirate leader and the financial backer, you wanted to name it the Pineapple, but the entire crew immediately objected. The final name was the White Red. Absolutely unpleasant!]

From March to April 1503, after a long voyage, you finally arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, the meeting point of the Grand Line's seven routes. This is the only way to the New World, so it's home to many pirates, merchants, and bounty hunters. Your next goal is to travel to Fishman Island to collect the historical texts, and then depart for the New World.

This archipelago lies in front of the Red Earth Continent, in the middle of the Grand Line. It's made up of 79 large trees, each representing an island, each numbered. The main structure is the world's largest mangrove, the Yarchiman mangrove. The ground beneath the trees is the root system, from which bubbles emerge. Honestly, as an oceanographer, you're numb to the wonders of the world; it's hard to imagine a tree taking root in the sea and emitting saltwater bubbles.

According to Ben Beckman, the Navy Headquarters is not far from here, so we must keep a low profile while charging the pointer magnetism and coating here, otherwise we might attract the attention of a vice admiral or even an admiral.

You're certainly keeping a low profile. Over the next few days, you'll experience the bubble culture of the Sabaody Archipelago. It's a bit like India, where some places keep pigs in toilets. Here, even wiping with bubbles is bizarre. But the Pineapple Pirates aren't exactly low-key. Here, they encounter the largest pirate group yet, the Whitebeard Pirates. Their goal is also the New World, and a clash is inevitable.

The cause was quite bizarre. Chef Lady Lu and Chef Thatch of the Whitebeard Pirates had their eyes on the same ingredient, and a quarrel ensued between the two sides. It was originally a minor incident, but the situation escalated as other crew members from both sides joined in, turning into a truly bickering scene.

[According to pirate tradition, you have to have a real fight with Whitebeard to settle the dispute, and the loser must apologize to the winner - sorry, apology is not in your dictionary.]

The battle was so intense that it even attracted the attention of the Navy and the World Government. Whitebeard was an earthquake-man who had consumed the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, and was hailed by the Navy as a force capable of destroying the world. He wielded the Kusugawa-Kiri, one of the Twelve Supreme Swords. At under 50, he was at the peak of his powers, and a single gesture could cause earthquakes.

The final battle was brutal. You and Whitebeard were stopped by the Marines before a decisive victory, resulting in a draw. They dispatched Generals Sengoku and Zephyr to stop you. The result was an unprecedented melee, with Shanks and Zephyr trading blows. Ben Beckman, Radil, and Marco also formed a strange balance with Sengoku. An entire nearby unnamed island was destroyed by an earthquake, breaking the entire cloud cover. (Quest Progress: Famous Battle Scene 3/5)

In this battle, you unexpectedly realized a new power. You can overpower your opponent with your sheer aura. Perhaps this is what Roger called Conqueror's Haki? Furthermore, your single-use time-stopping duration has finally reached 11 seconds. At this rate of improvement, even if you're not yet a match for your opponent, you'll eventually be able to defeat him.