Rimuru and Ultima Goes To One Piece (Rimuru and Ultima x One Piece)

Chapter 4: Bounties and Reverse Mountain

The Tempest Pirates sailed through calm waters, their ship cutting across the North Blue. Rimuru stood at the helm, his eyes fixed on the horizon, while Ultima lounged on the deck, looking relaxed but alert. The skies were clear, and the sea breeze felt refreshing.

Ultima: "I can't believe we're finally headed toward the Grand Line. All that training was worth it."

Rimuru nodded, but before he could respond, a familiar squawk echoed through the air. A large seagull, dressed in a tiny marine cap, swooped down toward the ship, carrying a bundle of newspapers in its talons. It dropped one right onto the deck and flapped away into the sky.

Rimuru: "Looks like we've got the news."

He picked up the paper, unfolding it casually as he leaned against the railing. His eyes quickly scanned the front page. His expression remained calm, but a small smirk began to form.

Ultima: "What's got you so amused?"

Rimuru tossed the paper toward her with a flick of his wrist.

Rimuru: "We've made it into the papers. Bounties and everything."

Ultima's eyes lit up as she caught the newspaper and unfolded it with excitement. Her gaze immediately fell on the bounty posters, and her excitement grew until she saw the numbers.

Rimuru Tempest: 30,000,000 Berries

Ultima Tempest: 25,000,000 Berries

Ultima blinked, staring at the posters in disbelief. Then, her eyes narrowed, and she shot Rimuru an accusatory glare.

Ultima: "Wait, why do you get a higher bounty than me?! You've got 30 million, and I've only got 25 million! This makes no sense—I did just as much damage in Loguetown as you did!"

Rimuru laughed, enjoying the reaction.

Rimuru: "Hey, don't look at me like that. I didn't decide the bounties. I guess the Marines think I'm just a little more dangerous."

Ultima, arms crossed, scowled.

Ultima: "Dangerous? I took down more Marines than you! And with style, I might add."

Rimuru chuckled, shaking his head.

Rimuru: "Maybe they think I'm the captain, so they gave me the higher number. Or maybe they're just scared of my charm."

Ultima rolled her eyes, clearly annoyed.

Ultima: "You're impossible. I bet they'll regret underestimating me."

She pouted, staring at her bounty poster as if willing the numbers to change. After a moment, she sighed and tossed the paper aside, leaning back on the deck with her arms behind her head.

Ultima: "Whatever. I'll just have to earn a higher bounty later. I'm not worried."

Rimuru smiled and returned to steering the ship, enjoying the quiet banter between them. They sailed in peaceful silence for a few more minutes before Ciel's voice rang in Rimuru's mind.

Ciel: "Master, we're on course for Reverse Mountain. We should arrive in about two days."

Rimuru: "Good. I've been looking forward to this. Once we cross the mountain, we'll officially be in the Grand Line."