Monkey D. Luffy, the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates, spent two years in Rusukaina, a dangerous, beast-filled island.

He trained under the tutelage of Silvers Rayleigh, former first mate of the Pirate King, Gol D. Roger.

Roronoa Zoro, the swordsman, was led to the island of Kuraigana by Bartholomew Kuma.

There, he trained under Dracule Mihawk, the world's greatest swordsman.

On Weatheria, an island in the sky, navigator Nami studied weather science and improved her navigation skills.

Usopp, the sharpshooter of the crew, landed on the Boin Archipelago, home to gigantic plants and insects.

He honed his skills in survival, becoming much stronger and leaner, training to protect his friends.

Sanji, the chef, found himself on Momoiro Island, home of the Kamabakka Kingdom, a place populated by Okamas.

Over two years, he learned the "Attack Cuisine" and honed his kick-based fighting style under the tutelage of Emporio Ivankov.

On Sabaody Archipelago, cyborg Franky found himself stranded in Dr. Vegapunk's abandoned lab.

He studied the lab's blueprints and upgraded himself, exponentially increasing his cyborg abilities.

Nico Robin, the archaeologist, was taken by Bartholomew Kuma to Tequila Wolf, a vast bridge construction site where slavery thrived.

She joined the Revolutionary Army and learned about the history of the world and the Void Century.

Musician Brook gathered a large following during his time at Long Ring Long Land, becoming a soul king in the music industry.

His popularity exploded and he used his fame to find out about his crew's status.

Tony Tony Chopper, the crew's doctor, ended up on the Birdie Kingdom, a winter island filled with birds and old doctors.

He greatly expanded his medical knowledge under the guidance of these doctors.

After two years, the crew members knew they had to reassemble.

They had each received a message from Luffy, directing them to meet at Sabaody Archipelago.

One by one, the Straw Hat Pirates began to arrive, showcasing their newly learned skills and transformations.

They had all changed, but the bond they shared was as strong as ever.

As they set sail again, they were prepared for the new challenges that awaited them in the New World.

They were stronger, wiser, and more equipped to find the One Piece.

They had survived through the time skip, honed their abilities, and were ready to take on whatever adventure lay ahead.

Thus, the journey of the Straw Hat Pirates continued, filled with excitement, danger, and the promise of grand adventure.