Chapter 104 - Epilogue of the first volume!
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Third Person POV
Epilogue of the first volume.
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"Grandpa, shouldn't we go after Luffy?" Lucy asked on the deck of Garp's iconic ship, holding a stack of letters with Luffy's picture and a bounty of 200 million on his head.
"No, Lucy, we should head to the headquarters through the Calm Belt. It seems there are significant movements in the first half of the Grand Line." Garp spoke while munching on his biscuit.
"I see..." Lucy lowered her head with a tinge of sadness.
"I know you wanted to spend time with your brother, but now he's a pirate, and you're a Marine. Besides, things are complicated with worrying news I received from Sengoku, and your father seems to be behind it. Unfortunately, it's going to affect Luffy." Garp spoke with a serious tone.
"I know... but I wanted to talk about some things we didn't discuss while we were together..." Lucy said in the same tone, her usual cheerful expression now absent.
"Stop grumbling there and let's go. We need to train; you don't want to fall behind your brother, do you?" Garp looked at his granddaughter sternly.
"Yes, I'll surpass him!" She cheered with newfound determination.
"And you two, better be prepared." Garp turned his gaze to the two cadets beside him, one of them being Koby and the other Helmeppo, who were intimidated by Garp's look alongside Lucy.
"I'll train you and make you great Marines! Buahahahahahaha!" Garp laughed.
Thus, Vice Admiral Garp's boat set sail for the Grand Line through the Calm Belt, as his ship had the technology for it.
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As Garp left Loguetown with his Marine ship, another ship departed from the port.
"Captain Smoker... Should we really do this?" Tashigi asked.
"Yes, let's go after the Straw Hat crew. I intend to stop that them!" Smoker growled. Despite consecutive humiliations, he still wanted to go after that pirates. He also received a book from Garp containing techniques of the six styles and Haki initiation, intending to study the techniques and not rely so much on his Devil Fruit powers, which proved useless after several defeats, three of them at the hands of the same woman, now called Yamato with a bounty of 150 million.
"The higher-ups also asked me to find out how the techniques of the six styles fell into the hands of those pirates." Smoker spoke again in a serious tone. Sengoku was quite bothered by Luffy and the others using Soru, even accusing Garp initially of passing those techniques to his grandson. Still, it was denied by the vice admiral, and Sengoku trusted him, making him wonder where Luffy got them, as no base in East Blue, despite being raided by that pirate group, could have manuals of those techniques.
"Yes, if Captain Smoker has that determination, I also intend to do the same!" Tashigi said, wanting to become equally stronger. She was questioned by the woman who looked like her twin, but she couldn't answer her questions since she was an orphan raised in Loguetown.
They had a fight, and despite being equal in the confrontation, Kuina defeated Tashigi. Even though Kuina was 11 years old, in the last month, she underwent intensive training with Luffy, learning three times faster despite not having the system bonus, as she didn't join the crew most of the time. She ended up learning Soru, giving her a significant advantage in the fight and securing a victory over Tashigi.
But the Marine lieutenant wanted to surpass her supposed copy, and with a determined look, she left Loguetown with Smoker to hunt down the pirates.
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"I know, they came here and didn't even talk to us..."
"yeah, pōnta blew bē se entire square, daor sesīr iā rytsas. "
"Hohoho. But I think we'll meet them again someday; I'm sure we can even help them. If my company is growing, I can make some commercial deals with the islands they've established a kingdom."
"are ao sīr sure nūmāzma bona?"
"Yes, I heard rumors of a large port being built in Cocoyasi, and the Goa Kingdom is starting to finance Syrup Village. You don't need to be a genius to figure out that Luffy is behind this."
"this iksis interesting. "
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"Hey, Bartolomeo, why are you still crying over that newspaper?"
"Didn't you see how he shouted that he would dominate the sea?! And then fought against the navy hero, who happens to be your grandfather. After that, he fought alongside your father, the world's greatest criminal. Then he flew so coolly! Don't you understand what that means?"
"No, Bartolomeo, you're scaring me..."
"It means I'm starting a fan club!"
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"Mr. Jack, are we really going to hunt some rookies with Miss Yamato?"
"Yes, we're heading to Paradise, and I plan to take the chief's daughter with that pirate who has a mythical Devil Fruit." Jack spoke on his ship; they began to approach the Red Line to submerge the ship into the water and emerge on the other side.
They passed various hulls in the water, ships of the navy that tried to stop their advance and were all destroyed. Now, they were starting to enter the water because Kaido's orders were clear, and he would follow them, no matter what.
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"200 million? This kid is truly unique. I've never seen someone earn such a bounty even before entering the Grand Line." An old man calmly drank his bottle of alcohol.
"Fufufufufu. This Luffy-Boy has done so much in East Blue, even shouting that he would become the man who rules the seas before Roger's platform was destroyed." The woman at the bar laughed while reading the newspaper since Luffy was very active there lately.
"How long do you think it'll take for him to get here?" The old man spoke again.
"I don't know; it might take a while because I believe this pirate will stir up even more chaos in the Grand Line..." She said sincerely.
"I see..." The old man said, looking at the young man's photo, especially at the hat the newcomer was wearing.
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In a room, in an underground base.
"Crocodile, we have a mission for you. Are you sure you don't want reinforcements?"
"No need, I can handle it." Said the man with a cigar and a suit. In front of him was a poster of the Straw Hat Pirate crew.
"It's up to you., anyway, a vice admiral is heading to your region. Call for help if needed. Remember, there's a Haki user among them, so be careful."
"Yes, goodbye."
*Katcha.*
He got up from the room and went to the door, opening it, and walked into a large hall with aquariums inhabited by crocodiles.
"Miss All-Sunday, I want you to gather the agents to face a group in Whisky Peak. There's a group that the World Government wants me to hunt down, and you'll deal with them." Crocodile spoke, and the woman in front of him, dressed in cowboy clothes, nodded.
"I'll do that, Mr. 0." She said and began to move towards the door.
"Wait, Miss All-Sunday." Crocodile wasn't finished.
"I want you to eliminate her too. I'm tired of her games; You must kill the princess." He said, handing a photo of a very beautiful girl with blue hair.
"Yes, she will be eliminated too." Confirmed Nico Robin before leaving the room.
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"We're heading to the beginning of the Grand Line, sir?"
"Yes, we're hunting a small group led by a rookie but extremely powerful. They even fought against Garp and escaped."
"It's the Straw Hat, isn't it?" Said a lieutenant.
"Yes, our priority is to capture them, and we can't fail." Spoke the highest-ranked man on the ship.
"Yes, Vice Admiral, Momonga!"
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"Pops, I'm near the entrance to the Grand Line..." A large blue fish-man spoke on a Den Den Mushi on a small island in the middle of the sea.
"Be careful, Jimbei. These brats seem to be stubborn. Don't hesitate to call for help from Ace; he should be nearby since he plans to meet your brother too." Spoke a calm but powerful voice on the other side of the Den Den Mushi.
"Don't worry, I can handle a few rookies, but I'll let you know if anything, Pops."
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"If I continue on this path, I can reach Alabasta in a little over a week..." Said a man in a shirt with an iconic tattoo on his back.
"I can't wait to see you, Luffy! You've changed a lot in the last few years!" Ace spoke again with a smile on his face.
----------------------------------------------System------------------------------------------------
System, Money Store: 6,033,000,000.00
--------------CREW MEMBER--------------
Member Number: 1
Name: Monkey D. Luffy
Role: Captain
Age: 17
------Status------
Vitality: S -> S
Strength: B -> A
Defense: A -> A+
Speed: C -> B+
Spirit: B -> A
------Devil Fruit------
Moa Moa no Mi: D -> D+
Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Chaos Ifrit: D+ -> C
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing: E -> D
------Weapons in Possession------
None: None -> None
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Haoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> E
Voice of All Things: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> E+
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> A
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 2
Name: Yamato
Role: Vice Captain
Age: 24
------Status------
Vitality: S -> S
Strength: A -> A+
Defense: S -> S
Speed: B -> B+
Spirit: A -> A
------Devil Fruit------
Inu Inu no Mi, Model: Okuchi no Makami: B -> B
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing: B -> B
------Weapons in Possession------
Kanabo: B -> B
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: B -> B
Busoshoku Haki: D -> D
Haoshoku Haki: C -> C
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> A
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> E
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 3
Name: Shirahoshi
Role: No specific role
Age: 18
------Status------
Vitality: S -> S
Strength: E -> E+
Defense: D -> D+
Speed: E -> D
Spirit: S -> S
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Weapon Mastery------
NONE: (Trident nejibana) [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Weapons in Possession------
Trident nejibana (Non-graded Blades): None -> None
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Haoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Poseidon: [Locked] -> E
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> D
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of her crew, all her talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 4
Name: Megalo
Role: Mascot
Age: ??
------Status------
Vitality: C -> C+
Strength: C -> C
Defense: D -> C
Speed: D -> D+
Spirit: D -> D
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> E
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> D
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 5
Name: Zoro
Role: Swordsman
Age: 19
------Status------
Vital
ity: D -> C+
Strength: C+ -> B
Defense: D -> C
Speed: C+ -> B+
Spirit: C -> B
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: [Locked] ->
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing (Santoryu): C -> C+
------Weapons in Possession------
Wado Ichimonji (High-Grade Blades): B -> B
BENIHIME (Non-graded Blades): E -> E
Sandai Kitetsu (Blades of Grade): E -> E
Yubashiri (Skillful Grade Blades): E -> E
Shusui (High-Grade Blades): [Locked] -> [Locked]
Enma (High-Grade Blades): [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Haoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> E
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> C
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 6
Name: Trafalgar D. Lami
Role: Medic
Age: 19
------Status------
Vitality: C -> C+
Strength: C -> C+
Defense: C -> C
Speed: B -> B+
Spirit: C -> B
------Devil Fruit------
Ope Ope no Mi: C -> C+
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing (Ittoryu): C -> C+
------Weapons in Possession------
Kikoku (Non-graded Blades): B ->
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Haoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> E
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> C
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 7
Name: Bepo
Role: Assistant
Age: 20
------Status------
Vitality: D -> D+
Strength: E -> D
Defense: E -> D
Speed: E -> D
Spirit: C -> C+
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: None -> None
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> A
Shigan: [Locked] -> D
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 8
Name: Chouchou
Role: Guard Dog
Age: ??
------Status------
Vitality: D -> D+
Strength: E+ -> D+
Defense: E -> E+
Speed: E -> E+
Spirit: E -> D
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: NONE -> NONE
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> B
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> E
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 9
Name: Usopp
Role: Sniper
Age: 17
------Status------
Vitality: E -> D
Strength: E+ -> D+
Defense: E+ -> D
Speed: D -> C+
Spirit: E -> E
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: None -> None
------Weapon Mastery------
Firearms (Precision): D -> C+
------Weapons in Possession------
Pistols: C -> C
Rifle: C -> C
Bazooka: None -> None
Machine Gun: None -> None
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> C
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 10
Name: Nami
Role: Navigator
Age: 19
------Status------
Vitality: B -> B
Strength: C -> C+
Defense: C -> C
Speed: B -> B+
Spirit: B -> B
------Devil Fruit------
Eikon Eikon no Mi, Model: Garuda: D -> D+
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing (Lance): E -> E+
------Weapons in Possession------
Common Lance: E -> D
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> B
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 11
Name: Reiju
Role: Cook
Age: 19
------Status------
Vitality: C -> C+
Strength: C -> B
Defense: D -> C
Speed: C -> B+
Spirit: D -> C
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: NONE -> NONE
------Weapons in Possession------
Special Vismoker Suit: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> A
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> E
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 12
Name: Hugo
Role: No specific role
Age: 31
------Status------
Vitality: D -> D+
Strength: B -> B
Defense: C -> B
Speed: D -> D+
Spirit: C -> C+
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: ->
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> E
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> B
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 13
Name: Nojiko
Role: No specific role
Age: 21
------Status------
Vitality: E -> E+
Strength: E -> E+
Defense: E -> E
Speed: E -> E+
Spirit: E -> D
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: NONE -> NONE
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> C
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 14
Name: Hachi
Role: Marine Support
Age: ??
------Status------
Vitality: D -> D
Strength: D -> D+
Defense: D -> D+
Speed: C -> C
Spirit: D -> D+
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: -> NONE
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing (Rokutoryu): D -> D
------Possessed Weapons------
Common Sword: D -> D
Common Sword: D -> D
Common Sword: D -> D
Common Sword: D -> D
Common Sword: D -> D
Common Sword: D -> D
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> B
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> E
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 15
Name: Kuina
Role: Swordsman
Age: 11
------Status------
Vitality: E -> E+
Strength: E+ -> D
Defense: E+ -> E+
Speed: D -> C
Spirit: E+ -> D
------Devil Fruit------
NONE: NONE -> NONE
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing (Ittoryu): C -> C+
------Weapons in Possession------
Tensa Zangetsu (Grand Grade Blades): D -> D
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Haoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> C
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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Member Number: 16
Name: Alvida
Role: No specific role
Age: 22
------Status------
Vitality: D -> D
Strength: D+ -> D+
Defense: D -> D
Speed: D -> D+
Spirit: D -> D
------Devil Fruit------
Sope Sope no Mi: D -> D
------Weapon Mastery------
Fencing: C -> C+
------Weapons in Possession------
Common Club: B -> B
------Haki------
Kenbunshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Busoshoku Haki: [Locked] -> [Locked]
------Rokushiki------
Geppou: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Kamie: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rankyaku: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Shigan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Soru: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Tekkai: [Locked] -> [Locked]
Rokuougan: [Locked] -> [Locked]
(– As a member of his crew, all his talents increase by 100%)
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System Rules - The system's classification level ranges from letter E to EX, with EX being the mortal limit, understood within this classification from lowest to highest as follows:
{ E -> E+ -> D -> D+ -> C -> C+ -> B -> B+ -> A -> A+ -> S -> S+ -> SS -> SS+ -> SSS -> SSS+ -> EX }
Scene: Post-Credits.
The battle at Marineford had reached a boiling point, with the roars of cannons and the cries of combatants forming a symphony of chaos that echoed throughout the island. The landscape was tinged red by the fire and smoke rising from the wreckage, as pirates and marines engaged in a deadly dance of swords and powers.
At the height of the turmoil, an extraordinary event broke the monotony of war. From a hidden location, a mysterious explosion unleashed a red energy, tearing through one of the massive tsunami walls that Whitebeard and Aokiji had erected. The impact, as unexpected as it was overwhelming, captured the attention of everyone on the battlefield.
The red energy cut through the ice like a sharp blade, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The frozen tsunami, once seemingly impenetrable, unraveled as if made of crystal. However, the energy did not stop there. It continued its path, slicing through the side of Marineford's fortress and advancing towards the icy front where the war still raged.
"What the hell is happening?" Some shouted.
"Is this the admirals' doing? I've never seen anything like it!" One of the pirates raised their voice.
"Could it be a move by Whitebeard's pirates?" A marine yelled, bewildered and alarmed.
The explosion of red energy tore through the air with such intensity that it seemed to defy the very fabric of space. Barriers, ships, and anything in its path were shredded as if made of paper. The destruction was so overwhelming that the war itself seemed to freeze in awe. Now unimpeded, it continued to cut through the ice mercilessly, sweeping marines and Whitebeard's pirates out of its way. No one could resist; everyone was thrown away, and the only option was to flee from the ensuing chaos.
Then, suddenly, the energy stopped in the middle of the area where the war between the naval marines and Whitebeard's pirates was taking place, leaving everyone perplexed. The war, which had previously roared in a deafening tumult, plunged into a disconcerting silence. Everyone wondered what was happening at that moment, staring fixedly at the abrupt interruption created by the red cut.
The impact of the energy created a colossal fissure, splitting the battlefield in half. Ice blocks above the tsunami began to collapse with the opening of that cut, raising a dense cloud of debris as they fell to the ground, obscuring the view. Above the smoke between the frozen tsunami where it had been cut, the sky on the other side became visible, prompting questions about who or what could achieve such a colossal cut in the ice.
The trench that the red energy had created didn't stop there; another rumble occurred, echoing with a sound of water coming from within it, filling it with smoke. A flood began to spread through the cut, as if the sea were reclaiming its territory in the war. The sound of water submerged the echoes of cannons and combat, enveloping the battlefield in a new kind of disturbing calm.
Mihawk observed the scene with gleaming eyes, intrigued by who possessed the ability to generate such an impressive cut. Whitebeard narrowed his eyes, lost in thoughts about the identity behind this power. Sengoku, visibly disturbed, stared at the unknown that had emerged in the turmoil of war.
While Ace remained chained on the execution platform, next to Garp, the admirals occupied the middle of the battlefield, flanked by vice-admirals and all Marine officers. The Shichibukai and Whitebeard's commanders, along with affiliated pirates, were no exception; all directed their gazes to the part of the war where the unexpected had occurred.
From the shadows of the debris, a form began to emerge gradually, becoming increasingly visible. "A... ship?!" someone exclaimed when the silhouette of a vessel emerged from the smoke caused by the wreckage.
"Who could it be...?" was the question hovering in the eyes of everyone present. Then, in a majestic fashion, the bow of the ship revealed itself, adorned with a horned monster with a fierce expression. However, what stunned everyone the most was the figure of the man standing on the creature's head. His cloak danced in the wind, the straw hat swayed on his head, as he maintained a firm posture, observing the war with apparent interest.
The characteristic smile and confident eyes of this man made everyone wonder if he was fully aware that he was invading a war with the greatest powers in the world. However, for some, this expression was not surprising, as they had already witnessed the havoc caused by Monkey D. Luffy and knew his personality.
Luffy's ship continued to emerge from the glaciers, growing in visibility with each passing moment. It was an imposing vessel, larger even than a Marine warship, and it emanated a terrifying aura.
"You did a great job, Zoro," Luffy commented with satisfaction, admiring his swordsman's skillful cut.
"Ah, that was easy, captain..." Zoro replied, sliding his sword back into its sheath with a casual gesture.
"So, this is a war?"
"So many people..."
"Hehehe, I hope to have fun,"
"Woof Woof!"
As the ship emerged from the smoke, the silhouettes of the people on board gradually became clearer.
"They're the Straw Hats!"
"Them? A crew with over 25 members and over a billion in the group? I heard they even have two Logias among them!"
"Logias? The newspapers say they have at least 4 mythical beasts!"
"Hey, look, what's that on their mast?"
"They're World Nobles... WHAT???"
When the flag became visible, it shocked everyone. Seven crucified and injured Tenryuubito bodies were carved into the mast, causing disbelief among the onlookers and even the reporters watching the event's transmission.
"How can this be possible..." was the question everyone asked, doubting their own eyes.
The Black Pearl sailed into the field that until recently was chaos, filled with death and destruction, but everything stopped to observe this ship sailing calmly into the midst of the war. Everyone just watched as the ship passed by them, but no one could utter a comment or attack these new pirates because there was too much happening for them to process—how could a group of rookie pirates appear in this war, displaying World Nobles as trophies on their mast.
When it reached the end of the path opened by Zoro, Luffy took his first step and jumped to the front of the ship with six more members of his crew. Pirates and naval marines couldn't believe the audacity of this group, but what happened next shocked the entire world. While the captain of the Straw Hat Pirates looked at everyone in the war, and the battlefield now in silence, Luffy made his move.
Luffy, with his comrades aligned, three on each side, unleashed a powerful aura. The Conqueror's Haki began to expand in all directions, with each crew member contributing their own conqueror's presence as they released it after their captain. These seven pirates enveloped Marineford in the overwhelming pressure of multiple Conqueror's Haki, with yellow lightning intensifying the spectacle that left everyone stunned. This was Luffy's first move in this war, a gesture that he would inscribe his name, as well as that of his crew, in history and make the foundations of this world tremble.
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