Chapter 1 The Body Parasite Mushroom

It was nearly sunset at the Sabaody Archipelago in the Grand Line. Some time ago, a certain crew of pirates had stopped here to seek help to get passed the Red Line.

However, they were met with a horrible fate…

In Grove 41, the Rosy Life Riders, led by Duval, were sitting around the Thousand Sunny, home to the Straw Hat Pirates. They were expecting the crew to be here, by now, and yet they did not appear.

"Hmm…" Duval hummed.

"It looks like the Straw Hats are running late," said one of the Rosy Life Riders.

"Maybe they had a bad run-in with the people that were chasing them," said another. "There has been a bit of a disturbance down at the port."

"All the more reason for us to stay alert!" declared Duval. "I hope some idiot didn't stage a diversion in order to try and steal the ship! We must guard it until the coating guy comes! Alright, my Rosy Life Riders?!"

"YES, DUV-AWESOME!"

XXX

Down at the Human Auction Hall in Grove 1...

"THEY'RE STILL OUT THERE?!"

"Admiral Kizaru and Hakutori is after them, right now. It's only a matter of time until he catches them, St. Shalria. Just please, wait a bit longer."

"YOU DAMNED LAZY DOGS!"

St. Shalria, one of the Celestial Dragons, was outraged. Her father, her brother, and mother had all been assaulted by a crew of lowly pirates, and all to save a worthless mermaid.

She decided to take her anger out on the Marines.

"You allowed all our slaves to escape," Shalria began, "after the blasphemous way my Father, Brother,

Nearby, St. Roswald, St. Charloss, and St Sherria lay nearby, unconscious and wrapped in bandages.

"The blood of the creators of the World Government flows through our veins!" Shalria snapped. "Just who the hell do you think you are! Once those damned pirates and their mangy mutt are captured, I'll see to it that they suffer the great agonies of Hell! They will writhe on the ground and beg me for forgiveness! I SWEAR IT!"

XXX

In Shakky's Rip-Off Bar in Grove 13...

"I've got a bad feeling about this," said Camie as she continued to treat Hatchan. "I hope Luffy and the others will be okay."

"C'mon, now, Camie!" said Pappug. "Don't go saying such scary things!"

"They're strong. Nyuu~!" Hatchan said. "I'm sure they'll be just fine, Camie."

"I hope you're right, Hacchin."

"They're up against an Admiral," said Shakky. "It's not enough just to be strong." She blew out a puff of smoke. "We'll be sailing dangerous waters from here on out. A big wave like no one has ever seen before is heading our way, and they can't let it overwhelm them. The times are about to become as rough as these very waters."

Camie, Pappug, and Hatchan just stared at Shakky.

What could she possibly mean?

XXX

Meanwhile, somewhere in the sea, Monkey D. Luffy and Date D Hayate were flying through the sky after being sent away by Kuma's powers.

It was supposed to start out as a normal day of adventure for the Straw Hats, but alas, it appeared that the odds had finally caught up with them.

After Luffy and Hayate had attacked St. Charloss and St. Sheria, Admiral Kizaru and Hakutori came to the Sabaody Archipelago, and not long after he had arrived, he attacked the Straw Hats, along with the world's supposedly most defensive man, Sentomaru, a few Pacifista cyborgs, and lastly, Bartholomew Kuma, himself, the latter of which sent Luffy's crew away, one-by-one.

In the end, only Hayate was able to stay with Luffy, and they both got sent flying together.

"DAMN IT~!" Luffy cursed as he flew the sky, "CHOSUKE ZORO! SAIZO NAMI! MAGNES USOPP! SANJI! YURI CHOPPER! MIMI TOBI ROBIN! NENE ROKUREN FRANKY! BROOK! WHERE DID YOU GUYS GO~?! THAT BEAR WARLORD GUY IS GONNA PAY FOR THIS! ALSO…HOW FAR ARE WE GONNA ANYWAY

Ugh Who know Exclaim Hayate but since we alive I sure they alright.

You got a point said Luffy "Maybe everybody didn't really disappear," he thought aloud. "Maybe everyone's flying through the air like we are.

GRRRUUUUUUUMMMBLE! Luffy's stomach started roaring.

"I'm so hungry," he said. "I wish Sanji would've been sent flying with us…I'm so tired, too…but if we fall into the ocean, we could both drown."

There no point complaining about it we should just sleep said Hayate

You got point said Luffy and Luffy went to sleep

So quick! said Hayate oh well I should sleep too.

Three days and nights came and went, and the two still remained in slumber…until…

THOMP! They landed, right in the middle of a huge, dense jungle.

The crater that had formed…looked like that of a bear's paw print.

Luffy and Hayate soon awoke and sat up, getting a look at their surroundings.

"We're alive!" Luffy said.

Man I can't believe it been three days now since we were send flying to the Sky. said Hayate

Nearby, a gigantic was spying on the two, but they didn't seem to notice, at all.

As Luffy stood up, he investigated the crater.

"I don't think we're alive just because I was made of rubber, Hayate said Luffy

That Beyond the Point said Hayate

"I really hope the others are all right," said Luffy.

I sure they alright somewhere they probably got send somewhere in the sky and landed somewhere like us

"Well, in any case," Luffy started as he put his hat back on his head, "we gotta find some way to get back to them! Where the heck are we, anyway? And which way back to the Sabaody Archipelago?"

Beats me, Hayate thought.

Oh yeah Luffy do you still have the Vivre Card that Rayleigh gave you asked Hayate

"Oh, yeah!" You right he said as he began to search through his pockets, from which he pulled out… "Old Man Rayleigh's Vivre Card! Good we each got one, huh,

"This is perfect!" said Luffy. "All we have to do is follow the Vivre Card. It'll point us in the right direction, and we'll back at the Sabaody Archipelago with the others in no time!" Luffy held out the Vivre Card in his palm. It started to slowly point to the north. "North, huh? Okay, Hayate! Let's go!"

XXX

Moments later, Luffy and Hayate were running through the jungle, following the direction of the Vivre Card, and unbeknownst to either of them, the giant boar was giving chase, and apparently, it looked hungry.

Luffy wait up, slow down Hayate shouted

Luffy's mind was elsewhere. He let his thoughts wander to the memory of that day…of when they were all defeated. Kizaru, Sentomaru, and Kuma…those were the three enemies that they had no chance of beating, and they were forced to escape.

He never felt so weak.

All Luffy could do was just let out a frustrated scream, but then…

KRASH! Because he wasn't looking where he was going, he ended up ramming himself into a mountain.

The Boar, which was now right now behind the two, panted from running after them so much.

"Ouch!" Luffy cried. "Oh, wait. That didn't hurt at all." He looked up at the mountain and groaned. "Crap! A dead end!" He then looked down at the Vivre Card. "But the Vivre Card's pointing this way. Well, there's only thing to do."

With that, Luffy stood up.

"Stand back, Hayate!" said Luffy.

Huh what you're planning to do asked Hayate

"Gear….THIRD!"

FWOOM! Luffy blew air into his thumb, causing his arm to grow huge.

"Gum-Gum…GIANT PISTOL!"

SMASH! Using his gigantic fist, Luffy punched a huge hole into the mountain, but it wasn't enough to go completely.

"Damn it," a shrunken Luffy cursed. "I'm too weak…"

No it not because you're week it Impossible You can't smash through a Mountain said Hayate

"Guess you have point. said Luffy

The boar went from hungry to shocked and even a bit frightened at the sight of Luffy's power. Perhaps they wouldn't make such a good meal, after all, so it decided to try and sneak away before it was spotted.

"I need some food," said Luffy. "Hey, Sanji! Food!"

Who are you calling to Sanji isn't here? Hayate thought, questioningly.

"Oh, yeah," Luffy said. "He's not here."

SNAP! The sound of a twig snapping in two was heard, catching Luffy and Hayate's attention. Looking back, they saw that it was the giant boar that had been chasing them, only now, it was more frightened than ever.

"Huh Is that a Boar? asked Hayate

GURRRRRRRGLE! Luffy's stomach let out a huge roar.

RRUUUUUUMBLE! Hayate's stomach soon followed.

Luffy licked his lips at the boar, and a sliver of drool appeared in the corner of his mouths.

Alright look like we got Lunch said Hayate

Hayate drew his Sword out scarring the boar

That Boar look tasty let eat it said Luffy

The boar didn't stand a chance.

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URRRRRRRRP! A monstrous belch reverberated throughout the air, scaring off a few birds within the area as a pillar of smoke rose into the sky.

"Ah…!" Luffy sighed, his belly now big and round. "That hit the spot."

Close by, the skeleton of the boar now lay on the ground, stripped clean of its flesh.

"Man, this brings back memories," Luffy said as he patted his stomach. "Like the time when Grandpa left me alone in the jungle when I was little…uh…I don't wanna remember that.

HIC! Luffy hiccupped a bit as he settled his back up against a tree. His smile then sagged slightly downward as he looked up into the sky.

He couldn't help but think of the fun days back on the Sunny, with everyone laughing, dancing, drinking, and eating happily.

He really missed them all.

"Who am I kidding?" Luffy asked to no one in particular as he drummed his fingers on his belly. "My tummy may be full, but my heart is empty. You may be here with me Hayate, but…it's just not enough."

I never saw Luffy look so helpless like that, before. Not just that, but he felt like he could've done something to help the others instead of just running away like Luffy had told him to do.

I can't let enemies like the ones we ran into overwhelm me, again, the Hayate thought before he looked up into the sky. Somehow…I have to find some way to get stronger…not just for my sake, but for the sake of the people that I hold dear…Luffy, especially.

"I understand how you feel Luffy But we should Figure out a way to get off this Island and get back to the other said Hayate

You're Right said Luffy

As he looked over to the side, he saw a cluster of mushrooms growing in the tree bark. The caps were green and yellow with a black flower-like blotch on the top.

"Hey, cool!" said Luffy. "These are Laughing Mushrooms! Just what I need!"

CHOMP! Luffy took a bite off the mushroom cap, and once he did, he was suddenly overcome with laughter and was clapping his hands like a little child.

"Now everything looks so funny!" Luffy laughed.

As Luffy came out of his laughing fit, he saw some more mushrooms. The caps on these were orange with black rings.

"I wonder what these kind do."

He soon got his answer when he bit off the mushroom, and the next thing he knew, he suddenly felt enraged.

"RRAAAAARRGH!" Luffy roared. "Now I'm MAD! I…I need another Laughing Mushroom!"

Hey Luffy you shouldn't eat something off on the Ground

"Here Hayate a bunch mushroom. said Luffy

Luffy stuffed a bunch of mushroom on Hayate and Hayate was forced to swallow it

CHOMP! He ate a Laughing Mushroom and started laughing, again and make Hayate eat them.

Luffy kept eating all these mushrooms, which caused him to have different emotions, from sad, to happy, to mad, to depressed, and others.

However, Luffy's appetite was going to get him in more trouble than he was about to know.

XXX

Luffy and Hayate was lying down on the ground, fast asleep from a full stomach…their whole body completely covered in red-and-black mushrooms, and they seemed to be growing out of his skin!

Luffy and Hayate was found by three Women who wore skimpy outfit

What this questioned one of Women

"Yes, the saga of: what is that thing?" Sweet Pea questioned.

"I think they're human being!" Marguerite answered.

"Do you think they're someone from the village?" Aphelandra asked.

"I can't tell with all these mushrooms growing on their body," replied Marguerite. they started to look around and saw one mushroom that looked like the ones that were growing on Luffy and Hayate's body. Apparently, they must've eaten off of it, for a huge bite was taken out of it. "Here! See? they ate off of this mushroom! It's the Body Parasite Mushroom! We have a got a real problem, here! If she stays this way, the mushrooms on their body will suck all the life force right out of them!"

"The saga of: this is an emergency!" exclaimed Sweet Pea.

"Aphelandra!" Marguerite said. "We have to get them back to the village, immediately!"

"Right!" Aphelandra said with a salute before she gently Luffy and "Hayate's sleeping form up.

"The saga of: back to the village!" declared Sweet Pea.

As the two women ran to take Luffy and Hayate back to their home,

Moments later, Marguerite, Sweet Pea, and Aphelandra brought Luffy and Hayate back to their home village to see the doctor: a woman by the name of Belladonna.

there are women and young girls everywhere, all of them wearing scanty clothes and carrying around snakes and such.

Not one man was seen.

The women were quite surprised to see someone from outside the village, but, like the other three, they, too, thought that Luffy and Hayate was a girl.

Inside the doctor's clinic, the doctor, Belladonna, was a woman with long black hair and eyes. Her skin tone was like most of the women that is light tan. She also high cheek bones.

Like all the other women on the island, she wore rather revealing clothing, as well as a bandana tied around her forehead with red-framed eyeglasses over it.

Belladonna looked Luffy and Hayate over and said, "Just pull them off of her. They should come right off."

Pop! Belladonna was right. The mushroom came popping off, one-by-one as Marguerite and Sweet Pea plucked them.

"There are still some roots inside of her, though," said Marguerite.

"Oh, don't worry," said Belladonna. "We'll just burn them off."

Nearby, another woman was watching the scene, sitting in a chair. She was a slim, normal-sized woman with narrowed eyes and purple eye shadow. She also had long black hair arranged in a ponytail, and, for some reason, it was like the neck of a violin, complete with little yellow pegs.

She, too, wore rather skimpy clothing, as well as a white cape and a pet snake.

"You've certainly picked up a weird one, Marguerite," said the woman.

Belladonna picked up a matchbox, struck a match, and then threw it at Luffy and Hayate.

FWOOSH! Their body was immediately set ablaze, causing him to wake up and scream.

"HOT, HOT, HOT~!"

"Belladonna," Marguerite began, "don't think you think that was a tad extreme. Not just that, but they passed out, again."

"It's the only to keep them from growing back," Belladonna answered Marguerite."

"Are you sure?" asked Marguerite.

They seam to got into quite a battle" said Belladonna. "They've sustained some injuries to them. I'll have to treat those, too. Do me a favor. Take the two of them and wash them in the river, for me, would you?"

XXX

A few more moments later, Luffy and Hayate, now stripped of their clothes, was lying in a hot spring, his bare body now covered in suds as Marguerite and Sweet Pea scrubbed him down.

Nearby, all the other villagers had surrounded the hot springs and watching, themselves.

"It doesn't look like they're not from around here, huh, Sweet Pea?"said Marguerite.

Sweet Pea nodded in agreement. Just then, she seemed to spot something.

"Oh!" said Sweet Pea. "Look at this, Marguerite! We missed a mushroom! Here, in between her legs!" She reached into Luffy's…private area. "The saga of: there's one left."

Sweet Pea tried to tug at the…"mushroom" in between Luffy's legs.

"That's strange," said Marguerite. "It has a different shape than the others."

"I can't get it off!" Sweet Pea said. "All it does it stretches!"

"What do you think you're doing?" asked the woman with the ponytail from earlier. "This isn't a show!"

"Well, what about you?" asked a husky-looking woman. "You're watching, too!"

"their chest," said a younger woman with a bean-shaped head. "It's so flat. And she looks more…rugged."

"Whyat is gyoing nyon here?"

Everyone turned to see an elderly woman coming out of the crowd. She was diminutive in height, with gray hair and wrinkly faced with age. She wore a pink-bordered burgundy, a sea-green bubble belt that held up her spotted-print short skirt. In her hand was a navy blue snake, the upper half of its body curled and the lower half all stiff, like a staff.

Is something wrong said, Lena Elder Nyon's Granddaughter

Lena is a slim young woman Her hair is pink and it reaches down to the middle of her back, is a quite wavy ponytail, and is accompanied by a dark brown set of earmuffs.

"Oh!" Marguerite said. "Elder Nyon Lena! There's a mushroom growing on this person's body, right in between her legs, and we can't get it off!"

"A mushroom, you say?" the old woman, known as Nyon, repeated. As she got a closer look at Luffy and, she gasped."Listen to me, all of you! These people are nyot women, but… MEN!"

Men what are men doing here on the Island said Lena

Everyone gasped in horror.

"MEN~?!"

"Men?!" Marguerite repeated. "I've never seen men before!"