Screen 1 — After the War of Marineford
After the war, Luffy lies broken — body and soul. Ace is gone. Whitebeard is gone.
And for the first time, Luffy realizes he couldn't protect anyone — not even his crew.
He wakes on Amazon Lily, barely conscious, with Jinbe and Boa Hancock watching over him.
When his memories return, he screams in anguish — punching the ground until his knuckles split.
For the first time, the invincible Luffy feels powerless.
Ben kneels beside him. "Careful. You'll break more than the ground."
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Screen 2 — Luffy's Breakdown and Resolve
Jinbe stays with Luffy, silent but steady, until he finally says:
> "You still have something left… your crew."
Ben adds quietly, "And me."
Luffy lowers his fists. "…Right."
That one truth — that his crew still lives — becomes the spark he needs.
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Screen 3 — A Message to the Crew
Luffy and Ben return to Marineford, now a graveyard of legends.
With Rayleigh's help, Luffy sends a single message to the world — and his crew.
He strikes his chest, forming a cross-shaped scar, and shouts:
> "3D2Y!"
The meaning: Don't return in 3 days. Train for 2 years.
A silent promise — We'll meet again, stronger.
Meanwhile, across the world, each Straw Hat begins their own path:
Zoro trains under Dracule Mihawk, mastering swordsmanship and Haki.
Nami studies weather science at Weatheria.
Usopp toughens up at Boin Archipelago.
Sanji endures the Kamabakka Kingdom and learns Newkama Kenpo.
Chopper studies advanced medicine on Torino Kingdom.
Robin joins the Revolutionary Army, working under Dragon.
Franky upgrades himself in Vegapunk's lab on Karakuri Island.
Brook tours as the "Soul King," mastering his Devil Fruit's spirit powers.
The world changes. Blackbeard becomes a Yonko.
The Marines restructure. The old age ends.
Rayleigh tells them,
> "The New World isn't kind to the reckless. Master yourselves first."
Ben nods. "I'm ready."
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Screen 4 — The Dark King's Offer
Rayleigh, former right hand of the Pirate King, approaches Luffy and Ben.
> "If you truly wish to stand at the top… come with me."
Ben: "You're Roger's right hand, aren't you?"
Rayleigh smiles. "And you're the alien who made Marineford tremble. Good. You'll need discipline."
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Screen 5 — Ruskaina Island: The Training Ground
The island is a living nightmare — storms, beasts, and endless danger.
Rayleigh trains Luffy in Haki:
Observation – sensing intent and future movement.
Armament – hardening spirit into armor.
Conqueror's – bending will itself.
Ben studies beside him, translating Haki as "energy frequency resonance."
He uses the Omnitrix to align alien biology with spiritual willpower.
Rayleigh: "You can't copy Haki. You must feel it."
Ben: "Then I'll learn to feel like a human."
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Screen 6 — Ben's Training
As Diamondhead, he practices Armament Haki to reinforce his crystal armor.
As XLR8, he develops Observation Haki to dodge lightning-fast predators.
As Four Arms, he trains balance — power with restraint.
As Humungousaur, he spars with Rayleigh, shaking the island.
Rayleigh: "You're strong, but strength without calm is noise."
Ben: "Even the Omnitrix can't teach that… guess that's what makes me human."
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Screen 7 — Two Years Later
Time passes. Scars fade. Spirits sharpen.
Luffy stands on a cliff, Conqueror's Haki bursting like a storm.
Ben stands beside him, every alien form perfectly harmonized through willpower.
Luffy grins. "Ready for the New World?"
Ben: "Born ready. Let's shake it again."
They bump fists as the sky clears — two years of silence ending with purpose.
The New Era begins.
Be continued