After I slept a bit. I woke up and started the morning grind.
Sword swings. The explosive kind.
I get into a stance. I change them up all the time. And am perfectly limp. When the moment comes I use all of my muscles. From my feet to my hands and swing,
A loud swish was produced by my sword. But still no sword slash. I'm trying to cheat my way to it. If I can produce it even once I can learn the feeling.
Looks like it won't be that easy. I still can't cut Iron.
Well I can, but with Haki. I can't do it the traditional way with pure skill. I really need to work on that. Hmm I should get some more money.
I need to set sail to the Grand Line soon. Quite frankly I'm hoping to catch a ride on the Strawhat ship as a guest.
My boat won't survive the entry and I don't want to risk getting a bigger boat. What am I going to do all alone on it?
Oh and I had a flag made just so people recognize me and don't freak out when I come near them. I decided to do a little Cameo. My mark was the Aztec gold coin from the Pirates of the Caribbean. But instead of just that on mine there was a sword going into the Skull from above. Showing my status as a Pirate Hunter. I even commissioned a golden medallion to be made. I'm wearing it around my neck
The best chance of making it to the grand line is to just pay the Greedy Goblin Nami and hitch a ride.
There is a fruit I want to take from a greedy arrogant bastard in Paradise. That fruit could potentially make me unmatched.
(A/N I know what you are thinking, and it ain't him xD. Wait for the reveal)
But to increase my chances I need to be on the Strawhat ship. But there is still a bit of time before plot actually progresses that much.
I had been waiting to hear on the newspaper for Zoro's capture.
So right now I am sailing to Orange Town to capture Buggy. And turn the sucker in at Louge Town. And get Sandai Kitesu while I am there. My sword is good. But it's not 'That' Good.
It's a dick move to steal it from Zoro. But I also need a sword that's going to last.
(A/N Wiki says Sandai Kitesu isn't even in the 50 Ryō Wazamono(Skillful Grade). But Yubashiri is.. That just sounds weird to me but whatever. Sandai Kitesu is apparently just a Wazamono (Grade Sword))
Plus I know of a way to level up the sword real quick.
~
After a few days of sailing. I reach Orange Town. And surprise surprise. The whole place was a mess.
Man, I really hate useless destruction like this. Classic idiotic pirates. Zero business sense.
If you are going to take over an island. Make sure to cause as little damage as possible. Then you have many houses to rent at your disposal. Sure it's a lot more work but long-term benefits.
Pirates just pillage the place for a handful of Berries.
I start walking to the biggest building.
"OI BIG NOSE! GET YOUR ASS OUT HERE!" I yell at the top of my voice
"WHO ARE YOU CALLING BIG NOSE!!!"
And there he is. The joke of One Piece. Quite literally.
This idiot somehow managed to become Yonko. By pure luck. Quite frankly we put him and Zoro on a boat without navigation and let them sail. Odds are they would arrive on Laugh Tale before anybody else.
"I am Hector Barbossa!" I call out
"Boss it's the 'Black Swordsman' " one of his men yelled out
Man, I really hate that nickname. Every time I hear it I think of Kirito.
I saw it, once Buggy heard Swordsman his face lit up.
"Really. Then let's see what the big bad bounty hunter wants" Baggy casually dropped down from the building, with a rope.
He was going to show off for his crew. To show that he was still the strongest
"Come" He spread his arms at me mockingly
I pulled out my sword and dashed at him the blade pointing right at him. Buggy grinned, thinking this would be an easy victory.
Right as I neared him I pulled back my hand and punched him in the face, with the blade still in my hand. My knuckles trend a black metallic colour
*BAM* "OWWWWW" his wierd ass voice shrieked out
'Nice, Armarment worked'
I quickly pull out the one item I paid a ton of money for to the Marines. Sea Stone Wire. A recycled item made from those Sea Stone Nets once they break.
Marines use these to make up for the loss by selling them to bounty hunters. Because melting the sea-stone requires high temperature. They make more money just by selling the wires to bounty hunters.
It's a win-win for them. They get more money, and they give the bounty hunters a better chance to catch Devil Fruit pirates.
I quickly wrapped the foot-long wire around his hand and tied it.
"Ehhhh! My Devil Fruit" Buggy said with a bit of tears in his eyes due to the pain of his broken nose
" Good Night" I land a heavy blow to his chin, completely knocking him out.
""""CAPITAN BUGGY!!!""""
"Men Get him" Cabaji yelled out and the pirates started to run down the stairs and climb down the building using ropes
'You know, this is the perfect opportunity to test if I have Conquerors Haki in a safe environment. I have Observation Haki, no matter what these weaklings do they can't hurt me. I should have it since I'm Reyligh's son. But awakening it is another matter.
Conquerors is usually awakened in emotional situations. Now for a calm person like me that's kinda hard to accomplish. But lucky for me Buggy destroyed a whole town. Now i just have to feel'
~ 3rd Pov
Barbossa closed his eyes and spread out his Observation Haki. He ignored the incoming pirates. He focused on the town's people.
Crying, Dispear, Hopelessness, Anger, Misery. Men, women and children crying from pain. Those explosions caused shrapnel's and debris to fly everywhere. Injuring dozens each time.
Barbossa imagined himself in that situation. When he was just a civilian. What about his family if he makes one? Will this happen to them? Will they suffer like this? Will he watch as these pirates do as they please?
'NO!!'
"DIE!!" Barbossa opened his eyes, filled with anger, he glared and growled at the pirates
*BOOOOOOOM!!*
A wave of energy burst out of Barbossa and hit the nearby pirates and civilians.
Half of the pirates fell to the ground, unconscious. These were the ones nearest to him.
"Huff. Man that takes a lot out of you. But at least i know i have it " Hector smiled. "The road to the top is clearing up"
"Tricks he is using tricks. Don't be afraid charge!!" Cabaji commanded. As he and the rest of the pirates rushed at Barbossa who only smiled
"Well time to train Armament. I need to be able to use it whenever I want. Killing these fools should help."
Barbossa raised his sword and dashed
~
10 minutes later all the pirates were lying on the ground and bleeding out
"Huh. I got it 50% of the time. Not bad. Its actually getting easier to get the hang off as i go. Looks like I have an inclination towards Armament."
'Each person has an inclination or 'talent' let's say in Observation or Armarment. Conquerors applies to this as well but only for people who have it. Most people are really good at one of the three. You can still learn the rest. But it will be harder to do it and you will have an easier time learning the one you are talented in'
"Well I guess I should tell the townspeople. I also need some ice for Cabaji and Monji's heads. They have a small bounty on them."
*Rawwwwww*
Barbossa turns around to see the lion running at him with an Angry expression.
'Oh yeah. Forgot about him'
Just as he was about to draw his sword
*BANG*
A bullet hit the lion in through the eye and into the brain.
"Huh"
He turns around to see a little monkey holding a gun.
"Damn, you don't see that every day"
"Kraaa." The monkey jumped around in happiness
"Yo little guy. Nice shot"
The money stopped and watched the human with a wary look
"My name is Hector Barbossa. What's yours"
"Siiii" The monkey pointed on his chest where there was an embroidery 'Jack'
"Nice. Where is your owner"
The monkey lowered his head sadly.
'Ahhh, he was most likely killed by Buggy and his men'
"Well if you don't have anywhere to go come with me. I am going to hunt a few more of these bastard pirates. Wanna help me out?"
"Kra?" The monkey raised his head and took a look at me and the corpeses around me. Before nodding
"Welcome aboard Jack"
"Kra, Kra" Jack jumped a bit before jumping and landing on Hector's shoulder.
"Now lets tell the town folk that they are free.
Half an hour later while the people were celebrating. Hector left a third of the treasure to the Town so that they can rebuild it.
"Here" He gives a piece of paper to the mayor
"A number?" The mayor looked confused
"That's the number to my Den Den Mushi. If a boy with a StrawHat comes to look for the Map to the Grand Line. Give him that number. Say that I have the map now"
"I don't understand why would you want that but I will do it if he comes" The old man smiled kindly.
'That map is my ticket to the Going Merry. There is no way in hell my boat is going to survive the journey in the Grand Line. I have to heads in a water proof chest filled with ice and buggy tied up on my ship'
Barbossa turns to Jack
"Next Stop. ClockTower Island"