Chapter 10

[5 years later

Mc age: 17

Length: 178 cm (5'10")]

I'm standing on a marine ship that is bringing me to Foosha village. I could already see Foosha village and a couple of minutes later we arrived there. It was night, so everyone was sleeping.

I looked at Marine's who brought me here.

"Sorry for troubling you guys, I will be waiting here next week."

"It was no trouble. We will be here next week to pick you up." said the captain of the ship

I jumped off the ship and waved them goodbye with a smile. They waved back, and after a couple of minutes, they were already gone.

My smile instantly disappeared.

'Scum.'

I turned around and looked at the village.

'I really missed this place. Let's go and surprise everyone.'

*WOOSH*

I disappeared from there, and a little bit later, I appeared in front of the hideout.

*BOOM*

I kicked the door open, and the hideout started shaking. I waited outside. A minute later, everyone was out with weapons in their hand, ready to attack.

"Who dares to attack our hideout!" screamed Dadan

It seems like everyone here is still half sleeping.

"Huh!? KEN!"

Luffy jumped at me and hugged me.

"KEN!" screamed everyone

'It seems like the rest is finally waking up."

They started running towards me.

"Wait, what are you guys thinking of doi-"

Everyone jumped on me, even Sabo and Ace. Dadan was the only one who didn't move, but she was crying.

"Hey guys, I'm really flattered, but I'm kinda getting squashed!"

They all quickly got up except for Luffy. I got up with Luffy still hanging onto me.

'Are you kidding me. He fell asleep.'

"Let's go inside." said Dadan

Everyone went inside, and I carried Luffy.

We all sat down, and everyone looked at me angrily.

"Why are you guys so angry?"

Sabo stood up and pointed at me.

"Because a certain someone didn't visit us even once in 5 years!"

Luffy woke up.

"Sigh. The Fleet Admiral found out that Garp had taught me secret techniques, so I had to stay there till they trusted me."

'And I almost killed a certain someone, I guess.'

"Tsk. Well, that is what you get for becoming a bloody Marine." said Dadan

I looked at Sabo and Ace.

"Is everything ready?"

They nodded.

"We got a ship, and we can set sail anytime." said Ace

I smiled at them.

"Good job. We will start our journey tomorrow."

"Huh, what journey? Dadan told me that you would become a Marine." said Luffy

"Yes, what is this about a journey? Didn't you go with Garp to become a marine?" asked Dadan

I scratched my nose.

"Well, you see, I was just lying."

"What!" said all the bandits

"I told Garp that I wanted to become a Marine so that he would make me stronger. It was always the plan that the three of us would go out and become pirates."

She hit me on my back.

"Hahahaha! I knew that a brat like you could never become a Marine. It's going to be so fun to see Garp's reaction. Hahahaha!" said Dadan

She stood up.

"Since you three will be going tomorrow, we will have a party right now!"

"YEAH!" screamed everyone

"Alright, I will go and pick up some guests."

Before they could say anything, I disappeared.

I appeared in front of Makino's House.

*KNOCK*

*KNOCK*

She appeared a couple of minutes later in her pajamas.

"Yo."

She looked really shocked.

"KEN!"

She immediately hugged me, and I hugged her back.

"It's so good to see you again!"

"It's good to see you too."

We separated.

"When did you come back?"

"Just now."

"How long will you stay?"

"Ace, Sabo, and I will start our pirate journey tomorrow."

She was surprised.

"But weren't you going to become a Marine?"

I smiled at her.

"How can I become the Pirate King if I'm not strong enough."

She smiled at me.

"Hahaha, I didn't expect anything less from you. Just make sure to be careful."

"I will. But I'm not only here to say hello. We are having a party at the Dadan Family. Go and change your clothes, and I'll pick you up after I pick up the mayor."

"Alright, I will go and change quickly."

I nodded and left towards the mayor's house.

I knocked on his door, and after he looked at me for a couple of seconds, tears started coming out.

*BAM*

Instead of hugging me, he hit me on my head.

"What was that for, old man!?"

"What was that for, you say? Why the hell are you coming to me after five years and expect me to welcome you with open arms. His eyes turned tearier."

'This old man.'

"I'm sorry old man, but if you don't want to see me, I'll go."

Before I could leave, he grabbed my arm.

"Tell me what you want already."

I smiled at him.

"There will be a party at the Dadan Family because Sabo, Ace, and I will be going on our pirate journey tomorrow. So go and change quickly if you want to come."

"Tsk, I knew you would never become a marine. And why do you have to go tomorrow?"

I scratched the back of my head.

"Haha, if Garp catches me, I'll be done for."

"Sigh. Go and sit on the couch while I go change."

I entered his house, and he quickly went upstairs.

20 minutes later, the three of us arrived at the hideout.

"Yo! I got the guests, so let's start the party!"

"YEAH!"

[Next day]

Ace, Sabo, and I woke up early to finish our preparations. We went to our hidden hideout, where we hid our money and treasures.

I looked surprised by the amount of money they have managed to get.

"How much is this?"

"We have 11 million berries in banknotes and 43 million berries in gold and jewelry." said Sabo

"You guys are fantastic. When we get to Loguetown, we should be able to exchange the gold into banknotes. Is the ship loaded up with supplies for our journey?"

"No, not yet." said Ace

"Alright, Ace, go and buy the supplies. Sabo, let's bring the money to the ship."

They nodded.

Sabo and I both carried a bag each and went to the ship. The ship was hidden in a cave that was connected to the sea.

'I think it's as big as the Going Merry. But this one just looks like a normal plain ship. It did have our pirate flag. A skull with blue eyes and two katanas going through it.'

"You two sure outdid yourselves. Where did you get this ship from?"

He smirked.

"Let's just say that leaving a ship unattended in the middle of the night isn't a smart idea."

"You're a pirate, alright."

A little bit later, Ace arrived with the supplies.

"So what are we going to be called?" asked Ace

I went into thinking mode.

"I don't know yet. Let's just leave it for later."

I jumped on the boat.

"Let's go."

"Huh, but aren't we going to say goodbye?" asked Ace

I started pulling up the anchor.

"We have spent the whole night partying with them. It's better to remember them when they were smiling instead of when they were crying. And I've left them a letter."

"I guess that makes sense." said Sabo

They also jumped onto the boat and helped me with getting it ready to sail. After a little bit, we left the caves.

'Huh?'

"EY YOU BRATS!"

We turned around and saw the Dadan family and all the villagers.

"How dare you leave with just a letter!" screamed Dadan

"Well you've done it now." said Ace

"Ey Dadan! Thank you for everything you've done for us! I'm really grateful to you!" I screamed

Tears started pouring out of her eyes.

"Shut up and go away already!"

"Ken, Ace, and Sabo! Once I start my journey, my crew and I will surpass you and Shanks! You better be ready!"

I smirked.

*WOOSH*

I disappeared from the ship and appeared in front of him with my finger on his forehead.

"You need to become much stronger if you want to surpass us."

I aimed my finger at a tree.

*BAM*

A hole appeared in the tree that kept going through ten more trees.

Everyone was shocked, and Luffy had stars in his eyes.

I pat his head.

"We will meet again when you enter the Grand Line.

*WOOSH*

I appeared on the ship again, and we waved everyone goodbye till we couldn't see them anymore.

I looked at the horizon.

'One day, my name will be heard all over the world, and I will become the freest person on this planet.'