A/N: So, this is the first chapter of my first story so hopefully it's alright but if there are any mistakes then feel free to point them out, politely. Just so you know, this is based after Thriller Bark and before Sabaody Archipelago. (Not gonna lie, I much preferred pre-timeskip to post-timeskip. Just my opinion.) Anyway, thanks for reading, hope you enjoy it.
Fit or Fat?
Chapter 1
"Let's go!"
The Straw Hat Pirates crashed through the Marine base, each carrying as much treasure as they could. They had heard from townspeople that the base was holding a large amount of riches. Nami had begged to go and steal it, offering 5% to each of the other Straw Hats. She had reluctantly agreed to 10% each but her 20% was still a significant amount.
Suddenly, they heard gunshots. The Marines had sent out their soldiers and they rushed out the base, firing as they ran. The Straw Hats turned around, preparing to fight.
"Gomu Gomu no... Muchi!" yelled Monkey D. Luffy, captain of the Straw Hats and future Pirate King. He sent a dozen Marines sprawling to the ground. Roronoa Zoro and Sanji jumped into the fight, Zoro slicing and Sanji kicking.
Still more Marines came, all armed, all determined. Franky ran into the battle with his fists, punching as many soldiers as he could. Brook joined them with a "Yohohohoho!", leaving Usopp, Nami, Tony Tony Chopper and Nico Robin with the treasure.
"Why don't we join the others?" suggested Robin. The others looked uncomfortable.
"Oh no!" cried Usopp unconvincingly. "I've caught Can't-fight-loads-of-Marines-fever." Robin laughed. "Well I think I will," she said running of to help the others.
"Why are we always left behind?" sighed Nami, looking at the other two members of what others called the "Weaker Trio". Out of nowhere, a bullet flew straight past her face. They turned to see a few of the Marines had noticed them and had started heading towards them. Chopper transformed into Heavy Point so he could pick up the treasure the others had left with them.
"Alright, guys." announced Usopp, with more confidence than he felt. "You grab the treasure and run. I'll cover you." Nami and Chopper gathered the loot and headed towards the Thousand Sunny which was docked at a nearby beach. The other Straw Hats saw what they were doing and tried to redirect the fight back towards the Marine base.
The Weaker Trio made their escape as stealthily as possible, so it surprised them all the more when a Marine Vice Admiral stepped in front of them. Nami tripped on a fallen jewel from the mass of stolen goods in her arms. Chopper skidded to a halt next to her to check she was OK.
"Nami! Are you hurt?"
"I'm fine..." came the reply. Nami was covered in small scratches but she was much more concerned with the man standing before her. He towered above the two pirates, a sword in each hand and a fearsome glare in his eyes. Usopp was a little way behind. He hadn't noticed his friends were in trouble.
"Where do you think you're taking that treasure, pirate scum?" He spat the words out, bitterly. Chopper couldn't speak. Behind his huge figure he was hiding pure terror.
Nami spoke up.
"We're taking this treasure to our ship. It's ours now. You got a problem with that?" She hoped she sounded confident. The Vice Admiral was, in fact, taken aback by this response, though he did not let it show. He lunged forward with his swords before Nami had the chance to stand up. She rolled out the way just in time and Chopper leapt at the Marine, only to be knocked out the air by his oversized arm.
Chopper's screams got the attention of Usopp who was doing surprisingly well at keeping the onrush of Marines at bay. He ran at the Vice Admiral and placed himself between his frightening opponent and Nami who still had not got up.
"Kaen Boshi!" shouted Usopp shooting the Vice Admiral with a Flame Star. He stared at the huge man as he realised that his attack had no effect.
"Aaaaand there goes my moment," groaned Usopp. He jumped as he saw the Marine raise a sword above his head.
"Kaen Boshi!" he shouted, getting desperate. "Kaen Boshi! Kaen Boshi! Kaen Boshi!"
Back at the Marine base, Sanji saw what was happening. Saw Nami in trouble. Saw Usopp desperately throwing everything he had at a Vice Admiral. Saw Nami in trouble. Saw Chopper, uncertain on what to do. Saw Nami in trouble. He bolted over to the duel, yelling at the top of his lungs, "NAMI-SWAAAAN! I'M COMING FOR YOU!"
The Vice Admiral turned his attention to Sanji and didn't remember anything else, because at that point, Sanji's foot had connected with his face, and everything went black.
Usopp and Chopper sighed in relief and Sanji helped Nami to her feet.
"Nami-swan, I've come to rescue you!"
"Yeah, yeah, thanks. Now let's get the treasure and get out of here." Nami didn't want to spend any more time in mortal danger for a while.
Seeing Sanji with Nami, Usopp and Chopper, Luffy called to retreat. "To the Sunny, guys! We've got what we were here for!" The Straw Hats retreated to the Sunny, using a Coup de Burst to leave the island behind.