Beginning of Chaos

[Rodos City, Night]

I walk towards the end of the city with a clear goal in mind. 'I will kill Lafitte and save that town.' But before I can take more than a few steps something pulls my leg, forcing me to stop. I look towards my leg and see a boy around 10 years old sobbing. ''... What is wrong boy?'' I ask with an awkward voice. ' He found me the moment I left the base, was he searching for me?'

He looks towards me with a teary face, but I can see the determination in his eyes. ''... I have seen what you have done in afternoon. You are the only one who can help me in this city. P-please I beg of you, save my big sister. As long as you help my sister I am willing to be your slave for the rest of my life!'' the boy shouts in a determined voice.

I look towards the boy in silence for a few moments. I remember my big brother that I couldn't save, and look at the expression in the boy's face. 'Sigh. I guess I will be in trouble again. Can't help it, this is my soft spot.' The boy waits for my answer nervously as I sigh and start speaking. '' Lead the way, boy.'' His eyes widen with surprise and excitement. ''T-Thank you so much! I am willing to be your slave for the rest of my life, benefactor!''

''Cut that slave stuff already! I don't need a brat like you.'' I cut him off irritated. 'I hate slavery the most for obvious reasons'. He doesn't even listen to what I am saying as he excitedly walks off towards some alleyway. I follow him helplessly. 'I hope this is not a scam or something like that'

The boy walks hurriedly, nearly running as I follow him closely. We walk like that for about 10 minutes before the boy stops and points at a shop at the side of the road. 'Oh, a weapon shop' I think before entering the shop. I see a pitiful sight the moment I enter the shop, 2 man is holding a young girl while a woman constantly hits her face. The woman that is hitting her has a pretty face and she seems to be in her 20's. Young girl's face is unrecognizable and hideous from the beating. '' Where did you hide that sword! I know you have one of the 23 Great Grade Swords here.'' The pretty woman screams as she continues to beat the woman, while her 2 'bodyguards' hold the woman back.

''... That sword is a family heirloom, I swore to my ancestors that no one beside our own family would use that sword. I will keep my promise, even if I were to lose my life here.'' The young girl that was beaten, answers with a stubborn tone. ' So they forcefully want to take her sword, huh.'

''Cough.'' I make my presence known by coughing. This manages to grab the pretty woman's attention as she turns towards me. She examines me for a few seconds and notices the marine mark on my sword. She turns to me with an arrogant smirk:

'' A marine? I am Ashara Ashdown, the young miss of Ashdown family. Now be a good dog and wait outside, you are disturbing my business.'' She speaks before she turns around again and faces the young girl, readying another punch. ' İt is that damn family again.' I think with fury.

She throws a punch to the young girl but she can't hit her as the young woman drops to the floor on her butt. She turns to her bodyguards frowning '' Can't you properly hold her you imbeci-'' Pssh! She can't finish her sentence as blood splurts from his bodyguards, covering her face with blood. Plop! Plop! Her bodyguards drop to the ground their necks cleanly cut. ''I am in a really bad mood today.'' A cold voice comes behind her making her turn around with shivers.

''Y-you, do you know wh-'' She starts but I cut her off.

''I know who you are, do I look like I care?'' I look at her with cold eyes devoid of any emotion.

'' You might join your 'dogs' if you push your luck.'' I warn her.

''I-I will leave right away.'' She speaks with a voice that shakes with fright. She hurriedly goes towards the door to leave. I examine the young girl who is on the floor with pity. 'Her face will never be same after today.'

'' Wait.'' I tell to the girl that is leaving.

''W-What is it?'' She asks with a scared voice.

'' I want you to pay up.'' I tell her with a cold voice.

''I-I will pay. H-How much do you need?'' She asks trembling. She has never been this scared in her life.

''You can't pay this with money.'' I tell her before walking to her step by step. Stopping when I am inches away from her. I put my sword back to it's sheath and look at her gently:

''Don't worry. I have already taken the compensation. You can leave now.'' I tell her with a soft voice.

''I-I okay, I will leave now.'' She speaks to me terrified and runs off to the street. A few seconds passes by and a woman's scream is heard from streets. ' She is too late.' I think as the young boy and his sister looks at the bloody hand on the floor with terrified eyes.

''W-weren't you too ruthless'' The boy's sister asks. I shrug as I response:

''People usually don't call me kind anyway.'' I reply. ' I would have killed her to not leave any evidence behind. But I can't do that because this would put this shop in trouble instead. They should know where their young miss visited before her death. Exposing my identity will be a form of protection towards them, as their attention will be on me instead. I already provoked them once by cutting the face of their young master anyway. İt is too late to make up with them, so it doesn't matter.'

''Thanks for helping us, is there anything-''

'' I want a sword.'' 'Well, since I helped her and need a sword, it shouldn't be much to ask for a sword. I cut her off looking her in the eyes. She grits her teeth before answering me:

'' Even if you are my benefactor, I can't give you our family heirloom.'' She replies stubbornly. I look at her for a few seconds, examining her expression. 'Sigh. İt seems she won't give me that sword. I can't torture her to get a sword after all.'

'' İt doesn't need to be that sword. İf you have anything else with good quality, I am willing to take it as well.'' I tell her. She looks at me with a relieved smile.

''I don't have anything that matches with that sword's quality. But I have another good sword.'' She tells me before leading me upstairs. She shows me a light katana with a graceful appearance and introduces it to me:

''This sword's name is Galatine. İt is one of the 50 Skillful Grade Swords.'' I took the sword and examine it closely, I swing it a few times at full force before nodding towards her satisfied.

'' I am taking this sword, then. Close the shop for a few weeks.'' I tell her with a smile before leaving the shop satisfied. ''Thank you, befeactor we will never forget your help today!'' The boy's sister shouts as I leave the shop waving my hand to them.' At least all of this was not for naught' I think as I leave the city. 'I should go and see Lafitte now. This will be my last mission for marines. I am really not suited to be a marine at all. That Ashdown Family will be troublesome, but this will be a good test for me. İf I can't even handle a puny family in west blue, how will I survive in grand line?'

[Marine Branch 10, Night]

'' Are you sure he saw that report on Demon Sherrif?'' Ramon asks to one of his officers. The officer nods towards him before answering:

'' I have specially dropped that report on his desk. Based on his past, there is no doubt he will go to save that village.'' The officer answers.

'' That village is 3 days from here with a ship. This gives us 6 days before he comes back to the city.'' Ramon contemplates.

''Captain... Are you sure about this plan? Ethan might have been an important asset for the marines in the future.'' The officer advises Ramon.

''... I was still hesistant about doing this before today. But I got a call. He cut off the hand of the young miss of Ashdown family. There is no turning back anymore, Ashdown Family will do everything to kill him. Cipher Pol, high ranking marines, mafia families... Their connections are endless.''

' İt is a pity Ethan, if you have just bended your back a little you would have a bright future in front of you' Ramon sneers inside as he signs a letter that will be send to headquarters next morning.

[Rose Family Base, Night]

A man in black suit with a cigar on his mouth is rubbing his temples while looking at the people gathered here. He is the boss of one of the 5 great mafia families, Rose Family. '' One of our suppliers, Ashdown Family has met with some trouble. There is a guy called Ethan that injured their young master and young miss. They want us to ambush and kill him before he returns Rodos City again.''

He looks towards his men one by one before his gaze stops in front of a certain man. ''You have never failed me before, I will entrust this mission to you, Bege.'' The mafia boss tells to his newly recruited but most talented man.

Bege answers with a smile on his face '' Don't worry, boss. I will succesfully complete my mission as always.'' 'Count yourself unlucky young devil, I will use you as a stepping stone to rise to an even higher rank in this family. And then... I will use that rank to start a massacre that will break the foundations of west blue!' his natural smile turns to a wicked one as he thinks about his future plans.

--- 3 Days Later ---

[Tree Hill Village, Evening]

I have managed to reach here at last. For the last 3 nights I have been seeing various nightmares for some reason. I have not seen any nightmares for past 5 years but I saw more than 20 in just 3 days. I put these thoughts aside and examine the village before entering. The villagers seems happy and I can't find any trace of violance. 'There is something weird going on here. Did he already kill part of the villagers? But then it wouldn't make sense for other villagers to be in such an order.' I watch the villagers for a while and realise none of them ever fights with each other ,everything is in order and they seem healthy as well.

'' Crow... This villagers are a little weird.'' I tell to my friend.

'' İndeed... '' He answers deep in thoughts.

''Well, there is a short way to learn everything.'' I tell him before walking towards the sherrif's cabin. I was about to force the door open when I arrived but the door opens before I can touch it.

''Hello, Mr. Ethan~ I was awaiting you to visit me. Please take a seat.'' I am greeted by a polite voice with his naturally creepy smile. 'We have finally met.'