Summer is over and back to school sadly. But I posted another chapter. This one's good. Just the Strawhats doing shenanigans.

8/30/16


Chapter 3: Crescend Minor Flourishes with Life and Evil Grannies

PREVIOUSLY…

Luffy and Brook looked over the cliff.

Luffy let out a happy sound of "Ooooh!" his eyes glittered with excitement.

Brook's jaw fell loose giving him the most flabbergasted expression and Brook felt that a bit.

A large town was laid out before them. Streamers and confetti floated in the air, raining down on the town. Banners hung from homes and across streets. Even from here, Brook could hear the bustling and laughter of the residents down below. More blue fireworks exploded above the obviously safe, joyful, and prosperous town. Familiar music filled Brook's nonexistent ears as it blasted from the town at the bottom of the deep rocky slope. Chimes of bells rung through the air. Luffy threw his arms up into the air and cheered.

"PARTY!"

~~BINK~*~SAKE~~

Location: Barrier Bluff, Crescent Minor
Time: Early Afternoon
Current Year

Luffy's group made their way down the boulder cliff. To be truthful, it wasn't really a cliff; it was merely a very steep incline that was riddled with boulders. Descending down to the partying town was a slow, dangerous, and tedious task.

"Why the hell is there a boulder slope here?" Usopp grumbled as he lifted himself over a rock and nearly twisted his ankle.

"Barrier Bluff was made way before my birth. It was created to slow down invaders." Brook explained, taking his time to hop from rock to rock.

Without his flesh and organs he could weightless hop down the slope on the rocks as long as there was enough grip and space for his shoe. Chopper clutched onto Usopp's head who was graciously giving him a ride.

"Isn't this a double edge sword though?" Chopper asked. "It would slow down anyone, even your own troops."

"True, that's why a good amount of balance training on the slope is done. See how easy it is for me?" Brook explained. To emphasis his point, he effortlessly spun around on a rock without faulting.

Usopp shrugged. "I can do that, if fact, I am known for my great balance! I once traipsed from one Gate of Justice to another on just a string of thread!" Usopp boasted.

"Woah! No way! You're lying!" Chopper accused.

"Am not!" Usopp rebuffed.

Brook looked behind them where, surprisingly, their captain was lagging. "Are you alright taichou?" he asked.

Luffy sighed. "I'm tired! I want meat!" he demanded.

Brook nodded in understanding, he too felt tired in his bones but it wasn't enough to make him not move like Luffy. Brook found this odd since Luffy was a bundle of energy before they started climbing down and now Luffy was acting as though he had just ran several marathons.

"We're almost there, taichou." Brook reasoned.

"Meeeeat," Luffy whined.

"Don't give up Luffy!" Chopper encouraged. "We're almost to town!"

With a little more coaxing, Brook, Usopp, and Chopper managed to get Luffy off the boulder slope and onto flat grass. The four took a minute to catch their breaths. Luffy jumped to his feet and pumped his fist towards the sky.

"Let's keep moving!" Luffy shouted with all the energy the others thought was gone.

"You have insane endurance." Usopp huffed between deep breaths. "Weren't you just complaining about being tired?"

Luffy shrugged. "I feel better now."

Brook straitened his clothes. "I feel much better now that we have finished our climb, though I have no nerves. Yohohoho!"

"Shishishsishi!" Luffy laughed.

"Skull Joke," Brook and Chopper shouted together.

Usopp sighed. "Why did I get stuck with you guys?" He asked no one in particular and he was promptly ignored.

Luffy's grin widened. "I hear music." He stated and ran into town.

"Wait Luffy!" Chopper called as he, Brook, and Usopp ran after him. They soon came to a large open street that was lined with a crowd of people.

"A parade!" Luffy, Chopper, and Usopp cheered, sparkles flying from their eyes with childish joy.

"So there was a town here all along." Brook murmured.

"Surprised?" Usopp teased.

"Yes, this was a common place where I trained but…. since our defense was well crafted, invaders could only attack effectively if they crossed over Crescend Minor. Where this town now stands used to be a battle field, a lot of talented men died here." Brook replied grimly.

Usopp grimaced. "Oh."

Luffy frowned before his eyes caught sight of a large balloon of a sea king. "Woah! Meat!"

"Luffy it's plastic!" Chopper shouted but his drooling captain made no heed.

Brook stopped at the alleyway as his crewmates ran to join the crowd. Floats drove by, a marching band, men and women in royal guard uniform, large balloons of friendly animals. Several floats were devoted to music, the guards, or one specific man with a crown. Brook had known the previous rulers. When he was a child and grew into adulthood, there had been a Queen in power and she had had a son. The man with the crown was far too young to be the prince that Brook knew but it was possible that it was the prince's son.

Watching from the shade of the buildings, Brook slowly began to realize this parade, this festival, meant something important. It was honoring the dead, he was sure of it, but there was another motive, tourism. Children ran around wearing decorated skull masks, swinging around thin wooden swords, and the shops were filled with merchandise. The large boisterous crowd enjoyed the attractions and the vibrant colors that assaulted Brook's vision. Different mannerisms were displayed which Brook took note of. There were noticeable foreigners on the island, obviously here to enjoy festive activities during such a somber time. Brook gritted his teeth. This was around the time of the year to honor the fallen of the Gentle War, yet here the natives were, trying to rope in more tourists to make more profit. If Brook had a stomach and no decorum, he was sure he would have hurled at the disgusting actions of the ignorant people.

Dread suddenly filled Brook's stomach. If a town had been built here then what had happened to everything that was here before?

"Capt…" Brook trailed off when he realized he could not spot any of his nakama. "…. Oh no! I lost them!"

~~BINK~*~SAKE~~

Location: Somewhere in town, Crescend Minor
Time: Early-Afternoon
Current Year

Franky strolled down the street full of venders and other tourist attractions. Musicians played at the edges with their instruments. If they were lucky, a traveler would drop some beri in the musicians' hats, cases, or containers.

Adults either gave Franky apprehensive looks or amused ones, kids watched Franky with absolute admiration. They all probably thought that he was part of the festival like the musicians.

Franky grinned. He had been tossed around by that weird wind, his right shoulder was still sore from his landing, and he had no idea where his nakama was but overall, the festival made him feel super!

Sadly, he knew he had to find his crew, maybe once they regrouped they could enjoy the festival. Brook may have already found his family and old friends too. Franky tried to imagine what they would look like. Franky sometimes forgot Brook's actual age. He acted immature and silly at times making him seem much more youthful, but his advice and worn appearance made him seem ancient. Brook's family was probably around his age, so that left the option that his siblings could have gotten married and had kids. Then their kids could have gotten married and produced grandkiddies. This caused Franky to grin wider at the idea of Brook being a granduncle.

"Excuse me, Mr. Robot."

Franky glanced down to see about a half a dozen young kids bunched together. One boy was in front of the others, looking up at the strawhat pirate a bit shyly. The other kids were nudged him for encouragement.

"Um… can you… shoot beams?"

Franky smiled at the anticipation and curiosity in the eyes on him. He flicked down his sunglasses.

"Beep bo beep. Affirmative," He replied in a mechanical tone.

The effect was instantaneous, the faces brightened up like lights and gasps of joy escaped the children's lips as they gathered around Franky. Franky spurted out some gear and electrical sounds as he bent down to the shy boy.

"Phzzz, please add pressure to central device. Beeep."

The boy hesitantly reached out and pressed Franky's nose. With a little spring, Franky's hair popped up into a mo-hawk which excited the kids even more. Franky allowed the kids to distract him for a time, showing them his awesome SUPER! Pose, revealing his smaller work hands, dancing, and showing them his cola power compartment. One girl with bright red shoes brought up a question that interested Franky.

"Do you know Mr. Clark?" she asked with an innocent look.

Franky cocked his head. "Hmmm, no, I don't think so."

There was a singular collective gasp of shock from the children.

"You need to!" The girl demanded and latched onto his hand.

Franky soon found several kids attached to his large fingers. Not really having the heart to push them away or say no, Franky permitted the kids to drag him down the street. The kids couldn't keep their mouths shut about the "great" Mr. Clark.

"Mr. Clark is really cool!"

"He makes things go BOOM!"

"He's really smart!"

"And nice!"

"He has so many cool things!"

"And he makes everything!"

"…"

"Did he make you?"

The kids chattering quieted when they reached a large domed circular building near the edge of the town. Just as they had arrived, two boys, slightly older than Franky's kids, ran out with a cloth package.

"Look what we got!" One boy stated cheerfully, excitement once again stirred through Franky's group.

"Sister, come on!" The second cheered and grabbed the red shoed girl by her hands.

"Oh… alright!"

Franky watched as the kids run down the streets besides the shy boy.

"In here, this is Mr. Clark's work place. He's always tinkering with musical instruments so watch out for explosions when you go in." The boy explained to Franky before shouting after the other kids, 'wait for me guys!' and ran after the others, leaving Franky on his own.

Franky looked back at the building that the children had led him to. He had to say that his own curiosity was piqued. He wondered what kind of man this "Mr. Clark" was. The kids certainly seemed to love him and judging by what the kids said, the man worked with music and fireworks, two things that children loved. Franky wondered if Mr. Clark was working with musical instruments then why explosions would be involved.

Franky grinned. "Well I won't know unless I check it out."

Location: Somewhere in the Town, Crescend Minor
Time: Early-Afternoon
Current Year

Luffy happily gawked as a pandaman held out a blanket before the crowd. The pandaman then proceeded to wrap himself up until nothing of the panda could be seen. Then the blanket dropped to the ground and the pandaman was nowhere to be seen. The crowd clapped at the stunt but none so loudly as Chopper and Luffy.

"So cool!"

Chopper clapped happily. "Yaaayy!"

Usopp scratched his goatee. "I wonder where he went?"

"Usopp check this out! Takoyaki on a stick!" Luffy stated and shoved a stick of sticky snack towards the sniper. Luffy's mouth had already been stuffed full with takoyaki.

"Luffy, give me some!" Chopper demanded, jumping up and down in attempt to grab a stick of takoyaki.

Luffy raised his arms up higher, out of the doctor's reach. "Nah-uh, I'm not sharing!"

"Meanie!" Chopper shouted back.

Usopp payed no heed to his friends and looked around, the whole town was just one big festival. The sniper had to say he was impressed that the whole town went along with something this huge. He had to guess that this was a yearly event. Usopp looked off in the distance and saw a tall tower near the edge of town. From this perspective, it looked like it towered over everything, even beyond the peak of Crescend Minor's hill.

"How in the world did we miss that?" Usopp mused aloud.

"Come on Luffy!" Chopper whined.

"Get you own!"

"I don't have any money!"

"Too bad!"

Usopp watched as two kids with skeleton masks ran by, completely ignoring Chopper go into heavy point and squash Luffy with his weight.

"I feel like we're missing something…."

Luffy lifted Chopper up into the air and grappled him to the ground.

Usopp crossed his arms in frustration. "What is it? Mmmm….."

Usopp continued in his pensive thinking as Chopper and Luffy fought over the food. Several passer-byers slowed down to watch the strange fight.

All trains of thought and actions were ceased when a strong icy wind blew down the street. The melody of chiming bells filled the air. Everyone on the street block stopped what they were doing to enjoy the sporadic metallic echoes or take a minute to rub their arms to rid themselves of the cold shivers the gust had given them. Even Luffy and Chopper stopped their fight mid-way to listen. The cold wind finally died down and the festivities returned, the bells were silenced and the music started again.

Usopp looked down the street from where the wind had originated from. "What was that?"

"Did you feel that breeze?" A woman said and shuddered to warm herself.

Her partner smiled and put his arms around her shoulders. "That must be the ghost soldiers that I heard that old lady talk about."

The woman looked alarmed. "Ghosts?"

The man chuckled. "Yeah, it's said that whenever the dead from the wars of past walk these streets, strong gust of winds that have originated from the bowels of the underworld come to precede those ghosts."

"That's just creepy; you mean an army of dead soldiers just passed us?" the woman asked, clearly alarmed.

The man laughed. "Yeah, I guess so. It's just a story I heard from a local." The couple continued talking about menial things.

Usopp grimaced. "There really are ghost here, I should have known." He said with a sigh. Luffy's head perked up and slammed his body into Usopp, peering out over the crowd.

"ZOMBIES?! WHERE!?" Luffy asked excitedly. Somehow 'ghosts' meant 'zombies' in Luffy's mind and that had been translated into 'fight.'

"Zombies!" Chopper exclaimed.

"Nowhere!" Usopp shouted and threw Luffy's arms off his shoulder.

"Awwww," Luffy whined.

"No more zombies!" Chopper protested, crossing his arms in the form of an X.

"Agreed, Thriller Bark was a terror that I do not want to repeat!" Usopp stated firmly.

"But we got Brook! He's the best musician and he's a skeleton!" Luffy laughed and looked over his shoulder to where he thought his musician should be. Luffy frowned when he found the spot empty.

"Brook?" Luffy looked around and saw no sign of the skeleton. Chopper and Usopp copied the action and came up with the same results as their captain.

Usopp smack his hand against his head, everything was falling into place.

"Brook! That's who we forgot!"

"We lost Brook!" Chopper shouted to the point of hysteria.

"WAH?! How did you guys lose him?!" Luffy demanded.

"You were the one who ran off in the first place!" Usopp yelled back. Luffy cupped his hands around his mouth and ran down the street.

"OOOOIIII BROOKK!" he called.

"LUFFY!" Chopper yelped and ran after the captain, followed swiftly by Usopp.

The trio ran through the crowd streets, pushing and apologizing as they went. Luffy just barreled passed everything in his way, shouting out for his musician who they couldn't find no matter where they went. How could their skeleton get so lost in this town?

Luffy veered off the path he had taken and ran down a smaller alley way. He came out at another large street that was slightly smaller compared to other streets that they had been on. There were also less people so Luffy was able to quickly realize that Brook was not on this street.

What did fall into Luffy's line of sight was a rectangular shaped stone that stood near the middle of the road. There was red rope, connected by four metal rods, surrounding it. Luffy jogged over to the stone and stopped right before the red rope, Chopper and Usopp were grateful that their captain had stop and took a minute to catch their breathes. The stone was around waist height for an average person, the four sides were practically congruent almost making a perfect outline of a square. The top of the stone was slanted a little higher than a 45 degree angle.

"Mmmm, what a weird rock!" Luffy decided.

"You would think that the locals would move this out of the road, not build around it." Usopp remarked.

Luffy reached over the red rope and touched the stone. Immediately, Luffy's body relaxed so that his belly rested on the red rope and Luffy went face first into the stone.

"Luffy!" Chopper exclaimed; he and Usopp pulled Luffy back so that he was seat on the ground. Luffy grabbed his reddening nose.

"Ah! That really hurt!" he exclaimed.

"Baka, what were you thinking?" Usopp asked.

"I wanted to touch it," was the hurt Luffy's reply. Chopper waved Luffy's hands away from his face and examined Luffy's nose.

"Tell me if this hurts." Chopper ordered and pinched Luffy's nose causing the latter to whine.

"It hurts!"

"It's not out of place, seems like you just bumped it." Chopper deduced.

"Still Luffy's made out of rubber, smashing into a rock shouldn't have hurt him." Usopp pointed out.

Chopper glanced back at the smoothly cut rock, "Unless it's seastone."

Usopp mimicked the reindeer's action, "Really?"

"I hate that rock." Luffy said with a final tone.

"You can't hate a rock Luffy." Usopp said.

"I can!"

"Get away from there you ruffians!" An old woman shouted as she hobbled over to them with her wooden cane smacking the ground every step. She did not look happy at all as she stood between the boys and the stone.

"Shoo shoo, before I have you arrested for trespassing on my property!" The woman threatened.

Chopper hid behind Usopp though his main body was still sticking out.

"Scary."

The old lady shook her head. "No child you're doing it wrong, you want your body hidden behind whatever object you've chosen to conceal yourself." The woman instructed.

Chopper blinked in confusion and shifted his body so that only his head was sticking out from behind Usopp's broad shoulders.

The woman nodded with approval. "Better, keeping working on it, alright dear?"

"Yes ma'am."

"Good, now go on your way and leave or I'll have the guards remove you." The lady ordered.

Luffy frowned, "I'm a pirate, I don' obey the law." He stated.

To prove his point, Luffy leaned forward and touched the rectangular shaped seastone again. He slumped down and let out a pathetic sound. Usopp sighed at his captain's stupidity but before he could pull his captain off stone, the old lady had whapped Luffy over the head with her cane. Seeing that the effects of the seastone nullified Luffy's devil fruit, Luffy's skull really hurt. Luffy clutched the sore spot where the lady hit and cried out.

"Oi! That hurt! You hit like Jiichan!" Luffy accused.

The old woman held an apathetic look. "I need be able to give you young'uns a good whack for disrespecting the past. Pirate or not, you can't go around stomping on precious places. I won't allow it." She scolded.

Luffy went quiet; he reached behind and placed his hat back on his head. He didn't look up as he asked.

"It's precious to you?" he asked softly.

The old lady nodded stiffly. "It means a lot to a select few." She replied neutrally. Luffy nodded, he understood now. The evil seastone to the old lady was like Shank's hat to Luffy.

Chopper frowned. "I don't get it…. Er…. Miss…?"

"Call me Granny." The lady answered.

"Granny, I just don't get it. How can you own this rock, it's in the middle of the road for one. Why would you want to own this rock? Sure it's seastone but could you find better use for it?" Chopper reasoned.

"Maybe put it in the sea so Luffy stays away from it." Usopp grumbled.

Granny studied the three pirates for a moment. "You wouldn't understand. I was gifted this seastone, I have bypassed several legalities and made this a relic. So by law it is a historic spot but I am its caretaker."

"How is it a historic spot?" Chopper asked and came out from hiding behind Usopp.

"A man, with nothing but his sword, pressed the blade to this very stone and cut it with no assistance from momentum. He cut through the seastone as if it were air and sent the top flying into the sea." Granny recited, a fond smile grew on her face.

"You mean he just muscled through seastone with just a regular sword?!" Usopp exclaimed.

Chopper studied the rock. "How did he make such a smooth and even cut?" he inquired.

"It was his devil's luck." Granny replied.

"I still don't see how that's historic." Usopp admitted.

"Then open up yourself a history book and read. You might learn something; good Kami knows you need it." The Granny refuted.

"Hey!"

"Have you ever heard of the story of the young boy? How he had been influenced by the devil? He had such a shy and introverted demeanor yet wicked thoughts entered his mind like a plague. He terrorized young maidens by lifting up their dresses to see their lingerie."

Luffy cocked his head, completely lost. "Lin-jeree?"

"Lingerie, woman's underwear," Granny explained.

"Shihihi, like our musician, he's the boy, right Granny?" Luffy asked.

"If you wish but this story does not bode well for the character in this story. One day, the boy spotted a fair young maiden and his wicked thoughts returned. He wondered what… treasures were hidden under the folds of the dress. So like many times before, the boy snuck up on the fair maiden and took a peek under her dress. What the boy did not expect was the maiden was very easily frightened. When she felt a draft go up her bottom, the fair maiden kicked back in surprise and her heel landed squarely on the boy's face. The boy tumbled back and rolled down a hill. At the bottom, he fell into a well and cracked his skull open…"

"That's really grim." Usopp said.

"I WON'T LET IT!" Luffy stated and jumped to his feet. "I WON'T LET BROOK'S HEAD GET SPLIT OPEN!" he declared and continued to shout 'how he wouldn't let his musician die' and so on.

Granny stared at the young man trying to understand his declarations to the sky. She hooked her cane under Luffy's sash to keep him from running off.

"Hold on lad, you just desecrated a scared treasure to this island. You now fall under Granny Law." Granny stated with a smug smirk on her face.

"Granny … Law?" Chopper echoed with confusion.

Granny nodded. "Yes."

A shadow overtook Granny from her back. Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper let their mouths open at the sight. Though puzzled by their expression, Granny seemed to know who was behind her and, to be polite, took a step to the side so she could look up.

"Hello Mister Bernwald, good afternoon."

The man, Bernwald, as Granny had named, stood towering over the short old lady. He stood even taller than Franky and far broader in his shoulders and waist. Bernwald wore a purple military tailcoat, white pants, and black boots. A broad sword was strapped to his back.

"Mrs. Granny, a pleasure to see you as always." Bernwald rumbled out in a deep voice and did a waist bow.

"Young'ins, this is Mister Bernwald, a prominent member of the Royal Guard, the Immovable Gentleman. Mister Bernwald, these three are under Granny Law." Granny introduced.

"A pleasure, good sirs, I am delighted to have met you on this fine morning." Bernwald greeted.

"So big!" Luffy and Usopp exclaimed.

Bernwald examined the three before him and stroked his beard. "I see how these three have fallen under your jurisdiction."

Granny nodded. "The feelings are mutual. It's been a pleasure but I need to get to my shopping and punish these boys."

"Shopping? Please my lady, allow me to be of service." Bernwald offered.

"No, that is quite alright. I have these strapping young lads." Granny said, indicating towards the three pirates, which the protested.

"Hey!"

"Wait a minute!"

"Where are you shopping today? I could carry you upon my shoulders so that you may rest." Bernwald offered, clearly ignoring the boys and what Granny had already said.

"There is no need."

"Oh, but I insist!"

Granny contemplated for a moment. "Don't you have more important work than helping a little old lady like me?" she questioned.

"Nothing is more important the helping our island's community, especially the elderly!" Bernwald declared.

"I was afraid of that." Granny murmured under her breath.

"STOP THEIF!" A woman in tourist clothing shouted right after a young man snatched her purse and had taken off at a full sprint. The thief shoved anyone out of his way to get a clear shot. The three pirates and granny watched him stumble down the streets as fast as he could with the purse in hand.

"Oh dear," Granny remarked.

"Someone should stop him." Usopp pointed out.

Granny shook her head. "Oh don't worry, that poor lad is about to meet an immovable object."

The thief hadn't gotten more than a block when he believed that it was a smart idea to look to see if anyone was pursuing him. That move was a very fatal mistake. The thief ran right into a solid object what felt harder than any other wall the thief had ever felt. With a harsh slam, the thief dropped and landed on his butt. He looked up and found himself staring up at Bernwald. Then man did not look pleased.

"How dare you steal that young lady's purse!" He boomed. The thief flinched when Bernwald raised his fist and brought it down but Bernwald just opened his hand in front of the thief instead of hitting him.

"Now will you please return it?"

The thief grinded his teeth and scrambled to his feet.

"Bastard! Don't mock me!" the man declared and punched Bernwald in the gut. Bernwald did move an inch instead the thief recoiled his bright red hand. The thief cried out in pain and clutched his wrist, dropping the purse.

Usopp winched in sympathy. "Oo, that looked like it hurt."

Bernwald effortlessly caught the bag before it hit the ground and with his other hand, picked the thief up by the back of his shirt as though he was a rag doll.

"Thank you good sir," Bernwald then smacked the thief across the head which instantly formed a lump. Bernwald approached the stunned female tourist. "Here you go, Miss."

"Uh… oh thank you." The woman said and gratefully took back her purse.

Bernwald once again harshly smacked the thief across the head. "Apologize for stealing this kind lady's purse." He demanded.

"Hell no!" The thief exclaimed in defiance which earned him another punch.

"I am waiting for the apology." Bernwald said.

"Go to hell!"

Bernwald punched the thief again. "Apologize."

"God dammit, stubborn bastard," The thief grumbled and hung his head. "Sorry." He gritted out.

The woman nodded numbly,

"Excellent!" Bernwald said in a cheerful tone and bowed. After saying goodbye to the tourist, Bernwald walked back over to Granny and the Strawhats with the sulking thief still in hand.

"Now Mrs. Granny, let us begin shopping!"

Granny was unpleased that he remembered to come back. A sly but innocent smile crept up onto her face. "Yes, I supposed that you may….. oh dear!"

"What is it Mrs. Granny?" Bernwald asked.

"How are you to help me with shopping while you are carrying that criminal?" Granny questioned.

"Ah yes, that is quite the conundrum." Bernwald replied in a completely serious tone.

"You need both hands if you are to help me."

"Perhaps I could set the thief down somewhere."

"Don't talk like I'm not here." The thief grumbled.

Granny ignored him. "But you can't let the criminal go about causing more trouble."

"Yes, you are correct."

"You need to put the thief somewhere secure…. Like the jail. The police force should be able to take care of a criminal like him." Granny hinted.

"You are so bright Mrs. Granny! I shall drop Mr. Thief off at the Police Station. Please await my return." Bernwald turned to the three pirates, "Gentlemen, good day." He excused himself and carried the thief out of sight.

Granny sighed. "It's always a hassle to get that man off my tail."

"I can see why he's called the Immovable Gentleman." Usopp said; thinking back to when the thief's fist just broke against Bernwald like a soft breeze.

Granny nodded. "Yes, he simply cannot take no for an answer."

"I see." Chopper and Luffy said together.

"Is that really how he got his name?! Because of his stubbornness?!" Usopp exclaimed, not believing that was the answer.

"Partially, the man is also, physically, immovable." Granny replied before turning to face the three pirates. "But now that he's gone…." She smiled a bit devilishly. "Granny Law can resume."

Usopp and Chopper gulped.


Luffy and his crew are in for it. What will Granny do to them? Who is the "great" Mr. Clark? Where are Zoro and the others? Why is there a town on Crescend Minor while Major is in ruins? Is there anything left for Brook?

You don't know but I do. :P

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