Greetings! This is a prompt that was brought to my attention by adbest which was created originally by backa usagi involving a Luffy who will become a Shichibukai.

This will be updated less frequently than Andy's Perils as it will be written as I feel like it but will be updated at least once a month from what I have planned for it. This will be a somewhat gradual build up

Please enjoy everyone and review to let me know what you like :)

Note: Italics are to represent thoughts

I do not own One Piece - that is property of Eiichiro Oda


Chapter 1: Nico Robin

Luffy was observing the archeologist despite giving the outward appearance that he was just relaxing and acting carefree. The two pirates had just suffered the powers of Aokiji who felt the need to freeze both of them. While he was relieved that the admiral kept his promise to leave his crew unharmed, Luffy had frowned at the thought of his crew being in more danger than usual. Thankfully, most of them were partying cheerfully and in a rather relaxed manner considering what happened. "Oi Robin!" He called to the archeologist to distract her from the tense environment that surrounded her.

"Yes Captain-san?" she replied with slight smile on her face but the smile did not reach her eyes.

"I protect my nakama," he told her with a wide grin. Despite her inner speculating nature, she did feel the sincerity in his voice and it showed in his eyes.

"You are a very generous captain. I am blessed to be in your crew." Smiling in satisfaction, Luffy flung himself onto the Going Merry's figurehead but he still was wracked by worry despite his serene smile. Lounging onto the wood figurehead, he heard a creaking sound from the wood and sighed.

I almost regret not grabbing one of the shipwrights from the Foxy Pirates… almost. Chuckling to himself, he remembered the pirate who was way too over reliant on his devil fruit power. He then sighed thinking of that admiral who so easily dispatched him. Aokiji had faced his crew down and even the pirate captain himself without so much as flinching. The admiral seemed bound by pride and honor which Luffy could respect even if it was in a marine but if the marine had been a little less lazy and a little more vigilant, things could have gone disastrously wrong for the Straw Hats. "I need to be stronger," Luffy muttered to himself as he looked down at his fist.

That was the very fist that had touched Aokiji's body momentarily before he allowed his power to envelop the rubbery pirate. Clenching his fist, he swore he could feel the power in him draining as his muscles had stiffened as they froze. "Oi captain!" Zoro called out to Luffy. Slinging an arm around the Going Merry's figurehead, Luffy swung around to look at his swordsman staring at him in concern.

"What Zoro?" he called back intrigued and curious to know what was on the stoic man's mind especially considering how to some extent the swordsman suffered the same mental anguish that he did: the feeling of being utterly curbstomped so effortlessly.

"We need to get stronger," the swordsman commented softly as he strode over to his captain. Luffy said nothing, only nodding so his hat covered his eyes. "You have to get stronger too or we won't be able to survive."

Flinging his head back to laugh, Luffy smirked at his first mate. "I promise to protect my nakama. Do you doubt me, Zoro?" The green haired swordsman chuckled but sobered up quickly.

"I'm worried it'll be too much like our journey to Skypiea where we will suffer a defeat and even though we eventually prevail, what happens when we don't get so lucky? The ship is obviously going to be our first casualty." Luffy nodded slowly, acknowledging Zoro's statement while thinking what to say. "I know there is more to what's happening than you're letting on. Tell me you have a plan?"

Luffy shrugged as he looked ahead at the raging water and tumultuous sea. "I can't plan for what I don't know, Zoro. All I know is that the two of us and Robin all have bounties on our heads but we're used to fighting. Sanji will of course get a bounty too but he's actually able to defend himself. Eventually Nami, Usopp and Chopper will end up gaining bounties but can they protect themselves from being associated with us? I don't know but we all care for our nakama so I believe we will grow with whatever happens." The swordsman was satisfied and walked away from his captain to go take watch in the crow's nest. Luffy returned to reclining on the figurehead but being plagued with his own thoughts would be torturous for him. What would happen when my grandfather finds out about my crew? His version of kind is still rather deadly yet he's just a vice admiral… The other two admirals are in another league completely from what we're used to.

The captain's musing was interrupted by the gentle footsteps of the Straw Hats' navigator. Nami paused about a foot behind Luffy yet she could not see his smile due to him not having turned around. To acknowledge her presence, he waved cheerfully backwards and heard her giggle. "You're an odd one, Luffy."

"And yet you're still with me, Nami." He knew the navigator was smiling softly and he heard her delicate footsteps approach him until she was right behind him. He swung around to face her and was mildly surprised to see that she was blushing. "What's up?"

He watched as she bit her lip and was curious as to what was flustering the navigator. He leaned in innocently and touched her forehead to determine why she was heating up. The startled navigator squealed in confusion and backed up suddenly. "Oi Luffy! Why'd you do that for?" she stammered as her blush got worse.

"You just looked too warm, Nami." He looked at her clothing and raised an eyebrow. "I don't know how you can cool down because you're not wearing too much to start with…" The navigator's temple pulsed in annoyance but the captain continued. "But it looks good on you so I suppose that's ok."

"Oh… thank you," she mumbled softly when she squeaked as Luffy put his straw hat on her head. "Why do you want me to hold your hat for, Luffy? You're not fighting anyone now."

"Nami… we're pirates and we'll always be fighting someone. Now it'll be more than ever so I'll need you to watch over my treasure the best you can." Nami felt a smile take over her face and nodded happily. Satisfied with her response, the captain took back his straw hat and smiled at the navigator. "Good night, Nami."

"Night Luffy!" she replied back as she strode into the girl's cabin happily, feeling at peace for the first time since they saw Aokiji. Luffy watched over his navigator, making sure she was safe before climbing up to the crow's nest. Once up there and satisfied that Zoro was sufficiently asleep, he let himself float down slowly by making himself a balloon. He walked around the ship until he saw what he suspected was happening.

Nico Robin was watching the ocean that they were leaving and the rubbery pirate could see the still flowing trails of tears upon her face. He walked softly to her, not at all surprised when she startled. Her powers instinctively flared up but upon seeing that it was Luffy, she shivered in fear and crumpled onto the deck. "Captain-san, I apologize," she mumbled softly.

Her tears hit the deck softly yet so loudly in the peaceful and quiet night. Luffy kneeled before her and using his hand, gently tilted up her chin so that he was looking her in her eyes. "I told you, I'd protect my nakama. Even from themselves if I have to."

"I am truly a curse and what Aokiji said will come to pass. Even if I try not to, the crew is in danger and it'll be my entire fault." Luffy shook his head and gently to the archeologist's surprise, wiped the tears off her face.

"Just listen to me, Robin. Trust me and I'll look out for you."