Chapter 47: Rayleigh

[Now… Which direction is Sabaody?]: soren

{Locating and setting destination… Please hold on for a few seconds Soren}

When Soren heard Misha respond to the question he asked himself, Sorne was stunned to find out that Misha could direct him towards a specific location, givin time to find it.

'Holy shit!... Misha, why didn't you ever tell me before about this feature?': soren

{Well you never asked, and never really had no idea where something was, as you found the areas by yourself… I also think it would be beneficial for you to remember that you can search the planet with your Ki sensing}

'Yeah, you're right, but with me suppressing my power, my senses have dulled to the point that I would need to meet the person before I can sense them again… Otherwise they would need an overbearing presence like the 4 Yonko': soren

Soren then got the location of Sabaody from Misha, then began flying towards the island at full speed, and after a few hours, Soren had made it to the skies above Sabaody, and looking down on the so called island, Soren could see bubbles floating up before popping due to the altitude, and looking further into the island, Soren could see all sorts of different kinds of people walking around. Soren could see Marines patrolling nearby the Marine HQ on Sabaody, as well as some Pirates that seemed to be up to no good as they began following women into dark allies, and then the pirates would come out all beaten and bruised by those who appear to be Pirate Hunters, while the majority of the population was made up of people who lived there.

[This place sickens me… Maybe I should wipe it from the face of the planet… Nah, it's too much work, and I would blow my cover as well as scare everyone to the point I won't be able to train Haki… Maybe at a later date]: soren

Soren began speaking about destruction as if it were second nature to him, and in some cases it was, as the Saiyan race were violent by blood, and would fight and destroy anything that they felt would get their blood boiling. Soren then pushed down the urge to send Sabaody sky high, and began descending onto the island while nobody was looking, and the only persons who saw Soren, were some of the kids with their parents, but when the kids tried to tell their parents, their parents would just brush it off and continue on with their day.

[Now, let's go find Rayleigh]: soren

Soren searched the entire island while stopping at some places for some food, and to take in the sights of the only good thing about Sabaody, and after some asking around, Soren made it to Grove 13, and found the ever infamous "Shakky's Rip-Off Bar" and upon entering it, Soren found the bar to be a bit crowded with a bunch of different kinds of people, but most of them were pirates coming to seek information.

[Welcome!... Come in and have a seat, I'll serve you shortly]: ???

Soren heard the call and noticed the relatively slim and tall woman with short Black hair, with two tufts pointing upwards and was seen smoking a cigarette. She looks very young despite her old age, and she wore a Pink, v-neck t-shirt that exposed her stomach with a Black spider on it beneath a Black jacket with Pink lines running down the sleeves that has a collar with wing-like cuffs. She also wore a Yellow beaded necklace, pants that have a giraffe-like pattern, and a belt with a white cardigan tied around it. Soren recognized this woman as Shakuyaku; Rayleigh's wife, or the person that the bar is named after; Shakky. Soren then sat down at an open stool at the bar table, and those who saw Soren quickly went back to their devices after thinking he was just some normal pirate, but Shakky had many upcoming faces remembered, and could recognise them anywhere, so when she came over she spoke.

[So what reason has Red Devil Soren come to visit us, huh?]: shakky

Soren gave her a small smile before looking up to face her and spoke.

[I'm here for someone's help]: soren

[Oh?... Someone who can push back Dracule Mihawk needs help?... I feel bad for the one who you are going after]: shakky

[Oh, it's nothing like that… You see, I'm kinda new to the pirate business, and haven't learned Haki yet… So I was wondering if I could get some help from the one known as the Dark King Rayleigh… Is he around?]: soren

When Shakky heard Soren call out her husband's title that he left behind many years ago, she felt Soren knew more than he was letting on, and without missing a beat, Shakky replied.

[Rayleigh is just an old boat coater now… But if you really want to learn from him, you should ask him yourself]: shakky

Just as Shakky spoke, the door to the bar opened, and Soren turned his attention to the door, only to see an old man with White hair and a pair of glasses, wearing a White cape enter and make his way over to the bar as he sat next to Soren and spoke to Shakky.

[Give me the usual please]: ???

Shakky set a cup down in front of the man that Soren could tell was the Dark King Rayleigh, before filling it with a dark scotch, one of Rayleigh's favorites.

[So the Dark King has become a boat coater… Not a bad retirement job… Listen, I want a favor from you]: soren

When Rayleigh heard Soren's words, he felt shocked that someone was able to tell his identity, but as to not draw any attention in the crowded bar, Rayleigh kept his calm demeanor before calmly speaking to Soren.

[Just like I told the others before you… I have no information on the location of the One Piece, so if that's what you're here for, forget it]: rayleigh

[No no no… You misunderstand me… I could care less about the One Piece or its location… What I've come here for is to learn Haki from one of the best, but don't think I want you to teach me for free… I'm willing to give you whatever you want as long as I can provide it]: soren

When Rayleigh heard Soren's words, he raised an eyebrow before he looked Soren up and down, as if deciding if Soren was worthy to learn, so to test Soren, Rayleigh spoke.

[Anything I want?... How about you go to an island of my choosing, and take everything there… I want you to rob, pillage, and kill]: rayleigh

[I'm sorry, but that is just one thing I'm not going to do… I don't kill or rob from the innocent, if you want me to rob and kill, pick from a list of pirates with some bounties that are wanted for murder and pillaging]: soren

[Oh?... Then I'm not going to train you… You can leave now]: rayleigh

Soren was being shooed away by Rayleigh as he went back to his drink, but Soren seeing that Rayleigh was playing hard to get with his test decided to go at it in another approach.

[How about this… You like to drink, right?... How about I get you a drink that you have never tried before]: soren

Rayleigh saw that Soren didn't leave, and instead made a counter offer at his only weak spot, and that was booze, and Rayleigh being the alcohol connoisseur he was, decided to take up Soren's offer.

[Alright kid… If you can get me a drink that I have never tried before, then I will teach you]: rayleigh

Soren seeing Rayleigh give in to the temptation, decided to use his points for future investment and began searching the store for the best liquor he could find.

"Misha, show me the best booze that I can afford with my current System Points, and can you please be logical with the price, I don't want to spend all my points": soren

{Sure Soren… Calculating all the current lists of drinks… Pulling the best of all current options… Listing complete!... Here are the current best options for the cheapest prices…

Royal Stag 32 pack - 1 System Points

Crown Royal 32 pack - 2 System Points

Jack Daniel's 32 pack - 3 System Points

Hennessy 32 pack - 4 System Points

Imperial Blue 32 pack - 5 System Points

Bacardi 32 pack - 6 System Points

Smirnoff 32 pack - 7 System Points

Tanduay 32 pack - 8 System Points

Absolut 32 pack - 9 System Points

Nordic Brew 32 pack - 10 System Points

… This is the best compilation of Alcoholic drinks throughout the Universe}

'I've heard of all of these brands except for the Nordic Brew… Misha, what is that brand?': soren

{This is the compilation from the entire Universes, as well as being the cheapest out there… Nordic Brew is a type of beer made by Gods, and it will only inflict a slight buzz for the God who drinks it, but for a Mortal, it will be the best drink ever, and will cause a massive hangover}

'Wow!... Is it really that good?... Then buy me a case… Also, what is the best Alcohol in the Universe… How expensive is it?': soren

{The best Alcohol?... One moment…

Celestials Demise *Error* pack - 1,000,000,000,000 System Points

… This is the cheapest found, as it is currently on sale, and will continue to be on sale for 10 million more years}

Soren was shocked to see that a drink could get so expensive, but thought to ask why later, and with a wave of his hand, Soren brought out 2 bottles of the Nordic Brew, and gave one to Rayleigh who was a bit stunned seeing Soren pull out 2 bottles from thin air.

[It's one of my powers from my Devil Fruit… Don't think too much into it]: soren

[Devil Fruit?... One of?... How many abilities come with your Devil Fruit?]: rayleigh

[Many, but that's not important right now… Quickly, drink the best stuff in the world]: soren

Rayleigh saw Soren open his bottle, and watched as Soren stared at him, waiting for him to open his bottle, and the first thing Rayleigh noticed, was the bottle had an image of a man wielding lightning from a hammer as he struck a bottle of booze, and a man crying on his knees due to the blessing from his lightning.

[I sure haven't seen this before, but that doesn't mean it will taste good… Let's give it a try]: rayleigh

Rayleigh cracked the lid off the bottle, just like how he watched Soren do so, and took a whiff from the neck of the bottle that was letting out a cold steam as the bottles felt like they had just come from an iceberg, and just the small whiff of the bottle had Rayleigh feeling a little woozy, but seeing this as a sign of good alcohol, Rayleigh quickly tiled the bottle up to his lips, and let the sweet yet toxic taste of the liquid enter his mouth, warming up the back of his throat as it slid down into his stomach making him feel warm and tingly from inside.

[Wow…]: rayleigh

This was all Rayleigh could say before his head hit the table, the the sound of snoring was heard by the entire bar's patronage, and when Soren saw this he felt that it was a bit over exaggerated, but he had yet to try his drink, and swiftly started drinking it, while feeling the same sensation Rayleigh felt before his head also hit the table as he passed out, leaving only one word from his mouth when the bottle separated from his lips.

[Wow!]: soren

Soren and Rayleigh both woke up the next morning to see the entire bar empty, with Shakky cleaning up the tables while preparing to open the bar for today, and when both Rayleigh and Soren looked at each other, a big smile appeared on Rayleigh's face as he grabbed Soren by his shoulder and spoke with a laugh.

[Dahahahaha!... You're not half bad kid!... I'll train you in Haki just like I promised, as for the odd request from yesterday, it was a test, and you passed, but I denied you just to see if you only said what you said thinking that it was what I wanted to hear, and if you were to go pull off that stunt, I would have beaten you up, and sent you to the Marines]: rayleigh

[Wow, such an honest old man]: soren

Rayleigh heard Soren's comment and whacked Soren over the head while shouting.

[How rude!... From now on, you will call me Sensei Ray, anything otherwise will be met with a whack from my fist!]: rayleigh

Soren began rubbing his head due to the whack, and even though it didn't hurt that much, Soren could still feel a tiny tingle, and when Rayleigh whacked him, Soren felt a bit of pressure concentrated in his fist.

'Is that Armament Haki?... Did he attack me?... I guess I can play along with him': soren

[Yes Sensei Ray!... Please teach me!]: soren