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1 Year Later
Dressed in stolen brown pants a plain white shirt and too small blue sandal's an eleven-year-old Naruto walked through Port City, the biggest town on the coast of Sea Country, heading to the docks for passage off of the Elemental Nations. Backpack slung over his shoulders full of books and Nautical map's he was told to steal from local shops or libraries along the way he walked with a smile as the sun set on the horizon.
"Kyuubi when are you going to teach me about Chakra?" Naruto asked adjusting his pack. "It's been a year and all you've had me do is read about sailing. Don't you know anything else"?
"I have been alive thousands of year's fool!" Kyuubi shouted. "I know everything, but you need to learn the necessity first, now find a ship to take."
"Then teach me how to use Chakra so I can shoot fireballs and make water dragons," Naruto begged. "Protecting myself from enemy ninja is a necessity, isn't it?"
"No, now steal a boat and don't make a scene about it. Do it quietly and we will set sail during the night. It will take a few days to get through the Genjutsu."
"Wait! What?" Naruto shouted drawing attention from a few sailors walking by him. Blushing, he ducked his head and started whispering furiously. "But you still haven't taught me how to fight or anything. What good is it gonna do going there if I die and with you gone who's gonna teach me."
Starting to panic Naruto's mind jumped to how unprepared he was going to be. What if he ran into strong fighters the moment he arrived in the new world? What if the boat he tried to steal was own by strong ninja who knew lots of crazy strong Jutsu? What if-
"Stop! I can hear your thoughts if you think too hard and it's getting annoying. Now, there are still a few years left before you have to break the seal, and yes you still have a lot to learn, but Jutsu is not one of them so get the idea out of your head".
Coming to a complete stop Naruto mentally went over what he just heard. "What do you mean no Jutsu? How am I supposed to fight you stupid fox? You are a made of the stuff how do you not know how to use it!"
"Exactly I am made of chakra. Therefore, I never run out, so there was no reason to learn the chakra control you nin-gen need to use your Jutsu. You can fight just fine without them. Human Jutsu are just flashy attacks that aren't needed. I am doing you a favor. You will learn how to create a small bastardized Bijuudama and how to strengthen your muscles with the slight amount of chakra I will leave. Now enough talking, find a boat."
Nodding inwardly to himself and his companion Naruto resumed his trek towards the dock. The Fox not knowing how to use chakra like humans made sense since it wasn't human. Still, it was a setback. But he did remember Iruka saying the Bijuudama was what did the most damage to the village when the Kyuubi attacked so it had to be powerful. Learning that would be fun.
...
Crouched down to keep his body out of sight Naruto untied a small fishing boat while looking around for anyone watching him. Once the knot was undone he stepped halfway into the boat and used one foot to push the boat away from the docks.
Unleashing the main and only sail on the boat it caught a strong wind pulling him out to sea as if mother nature herself was on his side. Looking back at his last view of the Elemental Nations he smiled feeling strangely happy. Not a drop of regret about leaving behind his home was in him, just a surreal wave of joy.
No, this wasn't a home to him it was just the starting point on his journey. Heading into the cabin he glanced around there was a desk and a hammock for a bed, and that was more than what he could say for where he slept the past year. Falling onto the 'bed' he drifted off to sleep, images of a new world invading his dreams.
"Today is the first day of the rest of my life."
...
"Get up Kit"! Were here".
Naruto tumbled off his hammock onto the floor as a loud shout in his ear startled him.
"What the hell Kyuubi" Rubbing the back of his head as he pushed himself up from the floor he glared at the wall hoping the fox could see it. "You didn't have to yell, try asking nicely once in a while."
"Shut up fool, Didn't you hear me were here."
"I don't care if we-" Naruto trailed off as the words hit him. Running from the cabin he hit the door running and burst out onto the deck. Even blinded by the bright sunlight he stood his eyes wide open staring out at the sea. On the horizon, he could just make out the small dot in the water.
"An Island." This was it. He practically vibrated in place. In a couple of hour's, he would meet the first people of this new world. How would they react to learning he was from the other side of the world.
"NO! You tell no one where you come from! The Sage created the barrier for a reason, you will not disturb his work.
"Alright, alright, sheesh." Naruto raised his hands. He didn't know why the Kyuubi got so mad, but he would leave it alone. No point angering the Fox. Moving around his boat grabbing his pack, food and extra clothes he had stolen in Sea Country before setting sail he took off his sandals and piled it all into a large barrel before tying the barrel to his spare anchor and dumping it overboard.
Watching the remnants of his old life sink down into the ocean's depths he silently promised to take the knowledge of the Elemental Nations to his grave. Kyuubi gave him a fresh start, a chance to meet people who wouldn't hate him for existing. If the Bijuu didn't want anyone to know there was an entire continent just day's away then that was the least Naruto could do for his only friend.
"We are not friend's kit, stop thinking that we are. And the Elemental Nation's aren't day's away."
Naruto laughed. He wasn't as dumb as he used to be. "Yes, they are we sailed for three day's and now were here."
"No, you sailed for three days. On the third night, I put you in a coma so you would sleep the two month's we sailed through the only path to get here."
"What do you mean coma? Why did you do that? Is it really that big of a deal?" Naruto asked not seeing the big deal. So what if he knew how to sail between the two separate worlds.
"Yes"
Mumbling about stupid foxes Naruto tied the mainsail at half mast as he steered toward the Island. Even though he couldn't tell anybody about the Elemental Nations, seeing people over here for the first time was still exciting.
And he wasn't going to let the Kyuubi's grumpy attitude ruin that.
...
Floating past ship's as big as houses as he drifted into the harbor Naruto watched awed as the crew member's on some ship's carried fish twice as big as them to carts full of even bigger fish.
Docking next to a massive ship with a greenish-blue hull and three masts flying a flag with what looked like a simplified seagull carrying something he threw his rope onto the dock and tied his boat down.
Hearing commotion behind him Naruto hurried through tying the knots to keep his boat from floating away and turned around wanting to see what was going on.
Walking down the docks a group of men all dressed in the same uniform consisting of blue trouser's, short-sleeved white shirts with three buttons and a white cap with the word Marine printed on the front leading a poorly dressed handcuffed man onto the ship next to him.
"They must be this islands military."
So caught up in watching the soldiers Naruto didn't notice the man escape until it was too late and he was right in front of him and kicking him to the side before jumping into his boat in what was a short-lived escape plan. Gasping as smoke covered the escaped prisoner, Naruto's eye's nearly popped out of his head as the smoke turned into a muscular white-haired man smoking two cigars at once.
Wearing a large thick white and blue jacket which was left open, lined with greenish fur on the neck, wrists, and hem. More cigars were strapped to the front jacket pocket which barred the Kanji for "justice" written on the back of it. Carrying a Jitte with a strange tip on his back the man in Naruto's mind was super awesome even if he looked intimidating standing with one leg on the unconscious man's head.
"Lieutenant smoker thank you for your help but we can take it from here," Another man said through gritted teeth. Sporting a black Mohawk and mustache, Dressed in a purple and white pinstripe suit with a coat draped over his shoulders, a dark blue shirt under his suit and a light blue tie. Average height and very well-built. Carrying a katana attached to his right hip walking down the stair's connecting the ship to the dock.
"Yes Sir, Vice Admiral Momonga" Smoker said turning back into smoke and flying onto the dock before reforming in front of Naruto, who was still on his butt nursing a bruised stomach from the kick. "Try not to let the pirate escape again".
"Oh, he won't" The vice admiral answered. Kicking his leg forward in what looked like slow motion and whispering something Naruto couldn't hear before an air blade shot forward from Momonga's foot slicing through the pirate and Naruto's boat, water turning red as the bleeding man sank into the ocean.
Opening his mouth Naruto was halted in his attempt to yell at the Vice Admiral for using whatever that was to destroy his boat by Smoker slinging him over his shoulder walking away from the scene.
"Put me down! That guy sank my boat! What am I supposed to do without a ship?" Kicking and trying to squirm his way out of Smoker's hold Naruto had to stop after only a few seconds as the pain in his stomach worsened.
"I will buy you a new boat kid, but yelling is only going to get you killed. That guy is a Vice Admiral and would kill you the same as he did that pirate understand." Setting Naruto back on his feet once they were further Smoker kept on walking.
"Now, come on, we can get you checked for injury at the base then go pick out a new boat, Loguetown has a few good dealers."
Following after Smoker Naruto stared at the man's back trying to figure out how he could change into smoke.
"You're probably wondering how I can turn into smoke right? It's a Devil Fruit. Not sure if you've heard of those. You probably haven't so I'll explain more at the base".
Nodding Naruto kept following Smoker glancing around at the building's they passed by. Towering over the height of any building he had seen in any towns he had been to back in the Elemental Nation's Naruto gawked.
"What's your name kid?" Smoker asked placing a hand on Naruto's shoulder guiding him as they walked through a large crowded market.
"Naruto."
"First time in a big city can be a little confusing so stay close. Lot's of pirate's come through here trying to enter the Grand line and don't have a problem killing kid's who are in the way".
Nodding once again at the command Naruto let himself be guided by the hand on his shoulder through the rest of Loguetown towards the marine base.
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Reaching the Marine base Smoker led Naruto to the doctor's office inside the base.
"We'll get the doc to take a look at your stomach before we go look for a new boat. That pirate hit you pretty hard, something may be bruised, but you're probably fine." Smoker explained opening the door pointing towards the only bed in the room signaling for Naruto to sit down and then left the room after Naruto was seated.
Re-entering the room a few minutes later followed by a stout balding man Smoker stopped by the door letting the doctor pass.
"Alright lad, shirt off let's see what kind of damage was done." the doctor said sliding on rubber gloves. Lifting his shirt Naruto looked down as the doctor started his checkup pushing two fingers around his rib's asking if anything hurt.
"Nothing feels bruised or broken so your right as rain kid".
"Alright thanks, Doc." Letting his shirt fall back into place Naruto jumped down from the bed and walked over to where Smoker was still waiting.
"Can we go now"?
"Yeah, let's go, kid. I still owe you a boat." Smoker said holding the door open as he led the way out of the office and nodding to the doctor before guiding Naruto down the halls to the lobby of the base only slowing down to grab a pamphlet from the front desk on their way out the door.
"Here kid, this is the guide we give to rookie marines so they can learn a little about what they are going to be dealing with in the line of duty." He said handing Naruto a the small book.
"Now, earlier you were wondering about my devil fruit power, right? Well, the Devil Fruit powers come from eating a Devil Fruits which are a special kind of fruit that when consumed give the person who ate it abilities, like turning into smoke. The guide will explain them in more detail so you can read that on the way to the boat dealer and then you can ask questions, deal?"
"Deal." Opening the guide Smoker handed him Naruto started to read letting Smoker's hand on his shoulder guide him through the town.
Chapter 1 Devil Fruit Types:
Logia Devil Fruit, the Rarest of the three classes. It is characterized by giving its user the ability to turn into a natural element or force of nature. Logia Fruits are widely considered the most powerful of the Devil Fruit types.
Paramecia Devil Fruit, the second class of the three Devil Fruit types. These fruits give the users a power that can affect their body, manipulate the environment, or produce substances. Paramecia Fruit's are the most commonly seen in pirates due to the high amount of Fruits around the world.
Zoan Devil Fruit, are the last and widely known as the weakest of the three classes. This kind of fruit allows the user to transform into another species and inter-species hybrid forms at will. Zoan types are most dangerous in close combat.
Stopping in the middle of the street Naruto stared wide-eyed at the paper in his hands. Special fruit that gave anyone who ate them the power to turn into animal's or even the elements themselves. If he got a hold of one of those he'd be unstoppable.
"I know what your thinking kid but what the guide doesn't say is that once you eat one you lose the ability to swim."
"Lost the ability to swim?" That's not to bad, I'll just stay away from the water." Naruto shrugged.
Shaking his head Smoker pulled the two cigars from his mouth and glared down at Naruto. "Don't they teach you, kids, anything in school? The entire world is made up of islands and ocean with the exception of the Red Line."
"Really?" Naruto frowned. That put a damper on his plans of eating the first Devil Fruit he found.
"Yes," Smoker stared at the strange blonde boy. "Did you really not know that?"
Naruto shook his head rubbing the back of his head sheepishly. "I...wasn't the most punctual student."
It wasn't a lie. He had skipped the academy every chance he could get away with it.
"That changes now." Smoker pointed one of his cigars at the pamphlet. "I won't waste my time with someone who doesn't want help. Keep reading."
Turning back to his little book Naruto sighed. Maybe there was a book or something that showed what each Devil Fruit looked like. Losing his ability to swim for a power that wasn't strong would suck. It would be better to just hold off on eating one till he found a way to tell which fruit did what.
"I wonder if Smoker has a book like that. He is one of those Marine guys and he did eat a fruit."
"Hey, Smoker is there any way to tell Devil Fruit's apart?" Naruto asked speeding up to match the Marines pace.
"There is a book that has recorded every Fruit that has been found. What shape they are or what color a particular Fruit is. But you can't get them anywhere. Only Marines with the rank of Captain or higher have access. Most people eat one thinking once they have special powers they can do anything as long as they stay out of the water. Those people are fools to think that there is only one thing in the world that can hurt. Devil Fruit users also have another weakness. Sea Stone".
"Sea Stone? What's that?"
"Sea Stone is a natural substance that gives off the same wavelength as the sea itself. My jitte has a Sea stone tip so when pirates who have eaten a Devil Fruits pass through the city on their way to Reverse Mountain come in contact with it, their powers become useless to them. With it, my marine training and my Devil Fruit not a single pirate trying to enter the Grand Line has gotten past me."
Shocked Naruto realized if he was gonna survive he needed to learn about this kind of stuff.
"Which means more reading." Looking down at the pamphlet when Smoker put his jitte away he let out a slow breath. This little book was just the beginning of what he had to learn.
"What are you sighing for? Most kid's get excited when they first hear about the Devil Fruits."
"Well, yeah, the Devil Fruits sound cool and eating one and getting an awesome power would be nice but this just show's how much I still need to learn. I mean I don't even know what Reverse mountain is or whatever the hell a Grand Line is."
"Finish reading through the guide." Smoker instructed. "We still have a little ways to go before we reach the boat dealer. Once there if you still have questions you can ask them and I'll answer what I can."
"Alright." Naruto flipped the page to Chapter two.
The Grand Line, considered the deadliest sea.
The Grand Line is an ocean current that is surrounded by the Calm Belts. It runs northwest to southeast across the middle of the world perpendicular to the Red Line. The Red Line, is a vast continent that circles the globe from north-east to southwest.
These two lines divide the North, East, South, and West Blues. This stretch of ocean is said to be the most dangerous place in the world and is referred to as the Pirate's Graveyard by people from the four Blues. The only way into the Grand Line is through Reverse Mountain where the major currents of the Four Blue sea's merge together to form the Grand Line.
"The most dangerous sea in the world? What the hell would make anyone want to go there." Naruto thought as he slid the pamphlet into his pocket. He wasn't close to finished with it, but the rest could wait. He didn't need to know about Marine dress code and duties right now and he could see the sign for what he assumed was the boat dealers shop. Smoker said he could ask questions when they got here and that was going to be the first.
Looking up at the marine captain he spoke. "Smoker what makes people sail into the Grand Line if it's the most dangerous sea in the world?"
"People sail into the Grand Line despite it being the most dangerous sea because their all searching for the One Piece." Smoker answered.
"And the One Piece is what exactly?"
The marine captain glanced down at Naruto his surprise clear as a day to anyone looking. "You haven't heard of the One Piece? Is this your first time away from your home island"?
"Yep, my first time. So what's the One piece," Naruto asked again trying to direct the conversation away from where he lived. No need for Smoker to go asking about that at all.
"The One piece was the Pirate King, Gold D. Roger's treasure before his execution, Now everyone in the Grand Line is looking for it." Smoker explained as he opened the door to the dealer's building leading Naruto into a huge room filled with different kinds of ships and boats.
"What kind of treasure is great enough to risk your life for" It didn't make any sense to Naruto. Sure having a lot of money would be cool but you couldn't use it if you were dead.
"Sit down kid."
Sitting down on the chair's in the waiting area next to the door Naruto turned to Smoker, who sat down across from him.
"Wealth, fame and power. Gold Roger, obtained this and everything else the world had to offer while he was alive. His dying words drove countless souls to the sea searching for his treasure. I can still remember them."
"You want my treasure? You can have it! I left everything I gathered together in one place. Now you just have to find it!"
Smoker shook his head as he thought back to that day. It was the only time he saw a man die with a smile. "The promise in those words lured men to the Grand Line in search of the greatest treasure in the world. With his last word's Roger started the Great Pirate Era. As a Marine, I shouldn't say this, but Roger deserved his title as Pirate King"
Naruto jaw hung open. What kind of man had the power to change the world with just his words. "How can one guy start an Era and how do you know what his last words were."
"I don't know how one person could be capable of starting an Era, it just happened. As for how I know what Roger's last words were because the Marines broadcast it live, but I was at his execution, right here in Loguetown. The Marines wanted to send a message by executing the Pirate King at his place of birth that's how Loguetown got the name 'The Town of the Beginning and the End.'
"You keep mentioning the Marines. What do they do"?
"The Marines are the World Government's military sea force. We enforce the law, maintain international security and execute military operations to stop pirates."
"What about that Vice Admiral guy? When he destroyed my boat how did he do that kick thing? Was that his Devil Fruit power?
"No, kid, that wasn't a Devil Fruit power. It was one of the Rokushiki or Six powers. An extraordinary, superhuman martial art's style used by high ranking Marine's. The people who are capable of using the techniques say their easy to learn if you know what to do but the instructions are only available to high ranking marines. Otherwise, they are kept locked up with other sensitive information."
"Alright," Naruto nodded. He had a lot to think about before he started asking more questions. "Thanks, Smoker. Now, let's go look for my new boat."
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