A/N: It's been days, and still the power here continues to struggle. Many post was destroyed by the strong wind, however they said that our are is 90% fixed. For the readers, I'm truly sorry if I haven't gave these past few days my best, I was busy and with the power problem I really didn't know when will I be able to update so I just had to update one.
F-ckthesystem125: Yeah, sorry about that. The power company told us that most of the country was affected by the strong wind brought by the typhoon and their electric posts were destroyed in most parts, fortunately for me, they started working on our are. Though they did take three days for it to become stable once more.
Lord Niralath Lothiel: Yes that was supposed to be "now". I'm sorry, I'll make the changes right away.
It was a hot afternoon and the Naval crew of Monkey D. Luffy was beat by the heat they were facing. Their tongues rolled out, as they try to breath every cool air that rarely passes them. Fortunately and unfortunately, Sanji was the cook. Fortunately, for the girls receive a heavenly treatment from the blonde cook as he serves them with cold refreshments. Unfortunately, for the boys he kick their weak and thirsty bodies.
"Neh, Sanji, please... make us some too" Luffy said, with every inch of his strength left grabbing Sanji's left ankle.
For some weird reason, the blonde cook hated serving them, well not Luffy and mostly only Zoro when it's not meal time. But this time, should he let them taste it or even give them anything but water, their supply will run dry too. How can their captain devour so much food, if he's made of rubber it would surely make his stomach bloat.
"Luffy.." Nami said, as she hands him her cup with her used straw in it.
"Thanks!" the raven haired boy replied, as he sips from the straw that Nami had just used.
Tashigi who was enjoying her own drink, didn't notice the sight in front of her. It was too late, as she saw Luffy sipping down the drink that Nami gave, well she could care less about the drink, but the straw was a different thing.
"I-I-Indirect Kiss!" Tashigi blurted out, making all attention towards Nami. The orange haired woman was a bit slow, as it took her five seconds before she fully understood what she had just done. Tashigi pouted, while Valentine rush towards the kitchen.
"Thanks, Nami" Luffy said, handing her back her cup and with it their both used straw. Nami grabs her own cup, red from the embarrassment she'd caused herself. Now the girls are staring at her, as if daring her to drink using the straw Luffy had just used.
"Oh my, my dear sister, you are getting bolder as the days goes on" Nojiko said, standing up, smirking at the redder face of her sister.
"Y-You got it all wrong" She said, well it would have been sold if it wasn't for her stuttering.
"Where are you going?" Nami ask, regaining her composure.
"Who knows?" she replied back, as she climbs towards the crow's nest.
'God, I wish I was bold as her' Tashigi thought, for there was only one man who spends his time, or rather made the crow's nest his room.
'Maybe I can give it a try' Tashigi mused, as she tightens the grip of her cup "L-Luffy, would you still like some?" she asked, redder was her face than Nami.
With the huge smile plastered on his face, it could only mean yes. Rushing towards his first mate, Luffy took the cup.
"Luffy!" Valentine yelled out, as she burst out from the kitchen door. "Taste my chocolates!" she said, her voice somewhat naughty and full of evil intentions, at least for the girls.
With Luffy's short attention, his eyes sparkled as Valentine came closer with her freshly made chocolates.
'How in Roger's name did she made chocolates that fast!?' the women thought, maybe it was or should be a secret that must not be revealed.
This isn't Tashigi's lucky day, maybe it was karma after what she did to Captain Hina. Who knows...
"Ah.." Valentine said, as for every chocolate she feeds Luffy with, the more angrier the others face becomes.
Franky watch as his so called 'Suuuper Youngsters' fight for a boy's heart, even if he's that dense. And that's what made Franky worried, Luffy might start a war that could end the world. These girls, there's something scary about them, some force that could never be explained.
Tashigi's cool was losing it, drawing out her sword a bit, signalling Valentine to end it now or she'll end it herself. What made Valentine gulp was not the sword but the smile that Tashigi has putted on, it was disturbing... it really was.
Nami draws her Clima-tact, which was made by Usopp. A bo-staff like that could manipulate the surrounding weather. When asked how is it that he was able to craft such a magnificent weapon "A genius like me always creates great stuff!" stomping his fist into his chest, proud as he'll ever be. "So it was an accident then?" Zoro said, well all of them could see through the long nose lies. Still if he has a knack for successful accidents then they'll accept it any day.
Kaya was clenching her fist, making it look like she was just massaging her hands, yet that bone cracking sound was terrifying.
Lucky for Valentine, the den den mushi rings as it was heard from all corners of the ship. Luffy and Tashigi went inside the captain's room, not that the others were not allowed, it was just like those two are way too serious about missions like that.
Nami walk towards Kuina, who was across the deck just watching the calm sea. "How were you so calm when you saw what was Valentine doing?" the orange haired asked, in which Kuina raised an eyebrow.
"I mean, you like him right" Nami said, however it wasn't a question.
"W-W-What are you talking about" looking the other way, so that her red face won't be seen "I don't like him" she added.
"I mean he's strong, respectful, polite, cute, I mean dute no... lute no.. yute.. I... UGH!" she stuttered and stormed off in the end, leaving Nami a sly smile.
"Now where is our little and cute doctor?" she said, probably wanting to hug Chopper again
Inside the room...
"Luffy, you'll assist me in capturing Lion Pirates, which is being led by Coby" Smoker said via den den mushi.
"Sir, why target that kid? his bounty isn't that much..." Luffy said, saying why waste time if he's not that much trouble. Even Smoker himself would let his subordinate capture that kid, should he pose no threat to them.
"That boy, had put down two giants at Little Garden... with Conqueror's Haki" Smoker said.
Conqueror's Haki, a very rare skill and only a few people was known to posses this kind of ability. It's powers was said to put any man who's will is weaker than yours to sleep, though much is to learn about it, it was the only thing the world has researched... for now.
That ability is so rare that only one in a million people has it, it gives the user to dominate one's will. Like said, as of now the ability is to knock out weaker enemies, though through training one can freely dominate a single target's will or target a much more larger group.
To the Marine's disadvantage not even the Admirals has this ability save Garp, and Luffy when he joined the Marines. That is why he is like the rare jewel the Marine had founded, letting him do mostly what he wants when there are no orders, so that their most prized possession won't be lost or worst, rebel.
"Where is he?" Luffy said, his voice more serious than it ever was.
"Alabasta. I'm also on my way there now" Smoker replied.
"I also have something to report..." Luffy added.
The young boy then explained what happened at Whiskey Peak, explaining how the Princess of that kingdom is under his protection. Smoker agreed to Luffy's plan that it should be a cover mission, and not publicly. They don't want to have a war at their hands by the time they got there. Plus their main objective is capturing that pink haired kid.
With that Luffy ended their conversation, massaging his temples "More troubles, huh" chuckling to himself, as Tashigi gave him a "FRIENDLY" hug.
The two of them went outside and...
"Show yourself!" Luffy said, instantly alerting his allies as they all formed up a semi circular formation, since the wall is at their end they didn't need to protect their backs. Glad, that everyone of his friends are on deck as they managed to quickly create a defensive formation.
"Well, well, my little brother, now a captain" that voice, so familiar yet so different from what Luffy has on his mind.
Landing on the deck of the ship "You've gotten strong, you know being able to detect me with your Haki" the man said.
He had an orange cowboy hat, large red prayer beads that acts like his necklace, blue short, topless, raven haired like the captain of this ship.
"Ace.." the young captain replied, his eyes narrowed at his big brother's sight. The two siblings might be far away, but they knew all too well that each of them was keeping an eye out for each other. Luffy with the Marine's intel, and Ace with Whitebeards spies and newspapers.
"Yo, how long has it been" he said with a smirk on his face.
"What are you doing here? If you plan to hurt my frie-"
"Ooops! Let's not go there, I'm just simply asking if you've seen a guy named Coby, you know a pirate?" the older man replied.
"..." Luffy's silence means that his big brother should explain.
"Well, Gramps has taken an interest for him. Not Jii-chan but Wh-"
"I know." he replied coldly, yet for some reason there was caring in his voice.
"Well, it was stupid of me to come here" he said chuckling as he stood on the rail of the ship. "You know that we can't be brothers anymore, not with this life"
Luffy nodded, sad as he may be there was no other choice. He's a Marine and his brother a pirate.
Fire Fist Ace, second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates. A very dangerous man...
White Wolf Luffy, Rank: Captain, Elite amongst his fellow Marines besides his young age, rumoured to be the next Hero.
Brothers of Black and White.
Luffy and the gang arrived at Rainbase, a city in Alabasta popular for its gambling industry, it had survived many droughts... money was probably it's medicine.
An underground organization called Baroque Works, Controlled by a man called "Mr. 0". Is attempting to start a war, a war where he'll use both sides for his own and personal gain. A man who must no longer walk this world.
They have drawn too much attention as they walk towards the biggest casino in the city, wearing that Marine uniform has more disadvantage that they've thought.
"...!" Vivi gasped a bit enough for them to realize the dagger on her neck, weird thing is that the dagger came from an arm that sprouted on Vivi's back.
"If you would please kindly follow me" a feminine voice said, her voice was full of maturity in it and what would you define as a woman.
There, a female so beautiful Sanji lost his consciousness. She was the same person who blew up the ship Vivi's friend was on when they were still at Whiskey Peak.
Luffy, not wanting to risk anything. He decided that following her was the best option right now. He knew all too well, that their chances is getting slimmer as they near their unknown destination.
They were locked up, in a steel cage.
Without their weapons they are rendered useless, though Luffy tried Rankyaku(Tempest Kick) the steel was as hard as it was cold.
"I'm sorry if I've put you in that position, Captain" A man walk towards them, wearing a brown long jacket, and that scar on his face.
"Crocodile" Luffy growled.
"I'm afrain I'm going to have to leave you now. I still got plans" Laughing his ass off, he destroyed his aquarium as the huge... very HUGE crocodile starts to swim underneath their cage.
Minutes had passed and the water was now on their waistline, and if it wasn't for that white smoke they'd all be crying right now.
"SMOKER! HURRY!" Luffy screamed, forgetting that White Chase has a higher rank than him now. Still they were in danger so he'd let this one go.
Smoker volunteered to find the now escaping Coby, as soon as rumours of war had spread the intel on Coby was that he was leaving the island.
Luffy, Tashigi, and Kuina separate themselves from the group, they were Team Crocodile Hunters. While the rest was Team Bring Vivi back to Papa. Yes, Luffy was the one who planned and name everything.
The trio started to follow Crocodiles path, unfortunately what they saw was just sand...
"...!" Luffy looked back only to see a half materialize Crocodile swinging his hook at the clueless Tashigi.
Realizing Luffy's reaction, Tashigi instantly draws her blade and faces her opposite, however that hook was only inches away for her chest.
She close her eyes, expecting the very end of her life.
She felt a bump, as she landed on the hot desert.
Looking up, blood drips all over her face. As the sight she saw was something she'll never forget.
Luffy blocked that swing at Tashigi, Crocodile's hook at pierced through his left abdomen and the tip of the hook outside his right.
Leaving a gaping hole, as Crocodile releases Luffy. "Typical, yet it always work" he said, smirking as he vanishes while Kuina swings her sword desperately trying to hit the Logia type.
"LUFFY!" the two women screamed, as they knelt before the lifeless body of Luffy.
A/N: Dun Dun Dun! This wasn't in my mind when I started writing it. Then a blackout occurred once more, for like 30 minutes I waited, then this came into my head.
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