AUTHOR'S NOTES: Well, first thing's first. I believe an apology is in order. I'm sorry that I haven't been able to update regularly. I had work and exams to take care. Also, I'm sorry this chapter is extremely short (by my standards). I was planning on updating with chapters at 10k+ words but I guess 4k words is just as good :P. Anyways, without further ado on with the next chapter!

DISCLAIMER: Chuck Norris is Oda's pupil in the art of manga and stories. Also, Oda owns One piece, rights go to Oda.

Chapter 3: The Sniper Captain and the Butler

-Shortly after Luffy and friends left Orange Town-

"YOU WHAT!" exclaimed Nami while choking and slapping Luffy.

"But Nami, the mayor-ossan would need my help if he and the people were to repair the town. Besides, you still have treasure left over right?" said Luffy while pointing to the bag of treasure on Nami's boat.

"Luffy! That bag of treasure you left behind was worth 5 million Beli! It was supposed to be mine!" yelled Nami still choking Luffy.

"And you forgot the problem I'm in, you're such an idiot…" whispered Nami in a cracking, quiet voice so only Luffy could hear.

After hearing this Luffy widened his eyes. 'I'm such an idiot. I forgot all about the problem she is facing with her village and I just gave away the treasure she needs. I need to apologize.' Luffy thought.

Before Nami could do anything Luffy walked up to her. He kept getting closer and closer and put his arms around her and wrapped her up in a warm hug. At first Nami was shocked and was about to push him away. But then, Luffy leaned in closer and put his mouth to her ear. He whispered, "I'm really sorry Nami, I forgot that you needed that treasure to save your village. I will try to make it up to you when I can; I just hope that you can forgive me." Nami was now speechless at what Luffy said and just returned the hug. They were in their own little world until the moment was ruined by an interrupting swordsman.

"Sorry to interrupt your little moment here, but I just remembered something. Luffy… what… in… the… FUCK! IS THIS HAKI THING!" yelled Zoro in both confusion and frustration.

Luffy and Nami pushed each other away and were blushing furiously.

Luffy turned and blinked before remembering that he would explain it. He grinned and dunked his hand into the water. He concentrated for a few seconds before turning back to his crew. He loved using those two words, 'his crew'.

"Alright, since I did tell you guys that I would explain what Haki is." said Luffy with his arms crossed and looking like he's thinking.

"Alright, I'll go ahead and find an island where I can properly demonstrate it and explain it. Once I go find one, I'll come back and take us there. Any questions?"

Nami raised her hand and spoke, "Yea… HOW THE FUCK ARE YOU GOING TO FIND AN ISLAND!" screamed Nami.

"Well, since I am water, I can sense a disturbance or 'breaks' in the sea, the big ones that I sense are islands. I just checked and there's an island nearby. I'm gonna head they're now. Now any more questions?" asked Luffy while looking straight at Nami.

"Yea, how long is it going to take?" asked Nami.

Luffy grinned and replied, "You'll see." as he said that he jumped off the boat and Nami and Zoro were about to grab him but remembered his powers. However, they weren't expecting him to be walking on the water a few meters away from the boat. He ran a little away from the boat so he was at a safe distance to do what he was about to do next.

"Okay both of you, you should hold onto the boat for dear life unless you wanna fly a few feet." said Luffy grinning at Zoro and Nami.

They both just nodded and gripped the boat as tight as they could not wanting to question what he was doing.

"Oh… and this might hurt your ears. But I'm sure you'll be fine." Luffy said while laughing. He got into a running position similar to Olympic runners at the beginning of a sprint.

It was silent for a second and then the ground beneath Luffy began trembling. Luffy grinned and moved his leg forward. As he did this, he used his powers to shoot his leg forward and then the other. Within a second he accelerated to Mach speed. The sea split in half behind him due to the force he was putting out. There was a loud, deafening sonic boom that could have been heard for miles. Within a matter of seconds Luffy reached an island. He walked to the beach and stood there concentrating. Using his Haki, Luffy sensed that this island was uninhabited and had large animals he could use to demonstrate his Haki.

Zoro and Nami were screaming and covering their ears after Luffy began running. They were trying their best to keep themselves on the boat until the water settled. They were both jaw dropped and were thinking the same thing, 'First I'm gonna get some answers from that dumbass, then I'm gonna kill him!' As if on cue, their 17 year-old captain came running back at the same speed and stopped a few meters in front of the boats. He just casually walked onboard and sat down.

"Yosh, I found an island that I can show you Haki… What is wrong with you guys? You get attacked by a sea king just now? I was only gone for a few seconds." asked Luffy fully knowing what happened while looking at Zoro and Nami who were sprawled across the boats looking like they were just mauled.

"THIS IS YOUR FAULT YOU RETARD!" they both yelled and Nami hit his head.

"I did warn you guys." Luffy said with a pout while rubbing the bump on his head.

"First, what the hell did you just do Luffy?" Nami asked still wondering what the hell happened.

"Okay, I used my Devil fruit powers to move faster. By propelling each of my legs forward with a large force, I can run at supersonic speeds. This creates a sonic boom which was that loud ass noise you guys probably heard." said Luffy while standing up.

"Now this time, there won't be a noise but you guys should hold on tight."

"Luffy wai-" but they were cut off as a huge wave appeared behind them and they began screaming.

The boat was now moving at about 200 miles an hour. Nami clung to Luffy and was holding onto him for dear life. About a minute later they reached the island. Luffy was laughing while Nami was still frozen and clinging to him. Zoro was passed out on the beach from shock.

Nami opened her eyes as the boat came to a stop and her immediate reaction was to hit Luffy.

"You dumbass! Warn us before you do something like that!" scolded Nami.

"Okay I will…now then, let's get started with this demonstration." as Luffy said that a huge tiger about 10 times the size of an elephant came bursting out of the jungle and behind Luffy.

"Luffy watch out there's a huge ass tiger behind you!" yelled Nami.

"Calm down Nami, I got this under control. Okay let's get this demo started."

"First, I will explain to you what Haki is. Haki is a dormant power that resides in all living creatures. However, it can also be in certain objects that have 'souls' such as swords. Observation, fighting spirit, intimidation. It's like normal senses. However, usually people fail to notice this power or fail to control it..." Luffy explained as the tiger got closer to him.

"The ability to remove all doubt… that is true power." said Luffy in a serious voice

"The first type is the Kenbunshoku Haki. The ability to feel the presence of others. This allows you to see people that are concealed or too far away to see… However, if you are skilled enough, you can predict someone's action seconds before they make it. You can also sense the emotions, feelings and thoughts of others." as Luffy was finished explaining the tiger raised its paw and began bringing it down upon Luffy.

"LUFY!" Nami screamed as Zoro grabbed his katana and was prepared to cut it.

"Don't worry, he's attacking with his paw from the right." Luffy said while he effortlessly dodged.

Luffy was continuously dodging until he knocked it back a few meters to speak some more. Nami and Zoro were looking at Luffy with amazement.

"Now onto the second type of Haki. It's called the Busoshoku Haki. Simply put it, it's like wearing invisible armour. If the armour is strong enough, it can be used offensively to deal out huge amounts of damage. You can also imbue objects with Haki, such as a bullet or a katana. The best part about this is… that this is the only effective countermeasure to Devil fruit powers. This is why I was able to cut Buggy even though Zoro couldn't. It also gives you the ability to touch Logia devil fruit users who have fluid bodies such as me. Now allow me to demonstrate." Luffy turned around to face the tiger that was about to hit him when he raised his arm and put it directly in the tigers path. The tiger hit his hand and was sent flying back, roaring in pain.

"That is the second type of Haki. However, a select few people can use a third type." Luffy then turned around to face an even angrier tiger. Luffy looked at the tiger and grinned. He stared at the tiger, letting out a wave of Haoshoku Haki at it. The tiger began sweating furiously while looking at the grinning Luffy. To the tiger he looked like Satan himself. The tiger began backing up slowly still terrified and walked around before it fell over after losing consciousness.

Nami and Zoro were speechless. They looked at Luffy who still had not moved from that spot. Who would have thought someone this strong would just pop out of nowhere into their lives.

"That was the Haoshoku Haki. Only one in a million people posses that Haki. It's the power of intimidation. The King's Disposition is what some people call it." said Luffy while grinning.

"The power to make all kneel before you… the true power of a King don't you agree?" said Luffy in a serious tone.

"Wait, Luffy how do you learn to control Haki." asked Nami hoping that she could learn it as well.

"It took me about 2 years to get the basics down. Some people are born with the ability to use it, I was one of them. However, my abilities were spontaneous and I couldn't control them until my teacher taught me how to. To unlock and control your ability, you would need to go through rigorous and long training, or go through extreme shock. However, I think you already have one type of Haki, namely Busoshoku but you just don't know how to control it yet. But I'm pretty sure you don't have time to waste learning the basics."

As Luffy explained Nami was disappointed. Luffy went close to her and whispered into her ear, "After you solve that problem with your village, I could teach you since you won't have anything to distract you. Shihihi." Luffy grinned and looked at Nami.

Nami yelped in glee and hugged Luffy jumping up and down saying thank you a million times over causing Luffy to blush a bit.

"So what you're saying is that, it took you 2 years just to master the basics even though you were born with the ability?" Zoro said looking discouraged.

"Well, yea, but I was only 7 when I started learning. I'm sure you will learn faster since you're older than that. But the training will be extremely hard on both your body and your mind. I don't have the time to teach you guys right now, maybe when we get to the grand line we could start with the basics." Luffy said giving his trade-mark grin.

Zoro smirked thinking that he is going to get stronger and one step closer towards reaching his goal.

"Man, we got side tracked I think we should go to an island and find a bigger ship to sail on." suggested Luffy.

"But before that…" as he said that his stomach began growling.

"I'm hungy, let's eat. Shihihi."

Nami and Zoro sweat dropped and joined him in his little feast. They ate the tiger they just beat.

After they finished eating they headed over to the boat. Luffy ran past them and onto the water.

"Okay, I found an island, I'll run over there and see if it's habited. If it is I'll run back here and we'll head there." Luffy stated.

Nami and Zoro nodded and looked back to Luffy.

"Oh and cover your ears, you forget what happened 30 minutes ago?" Zoro and Nami cringed at what Luffy said and tried their best to not smack him.

After Zoro and Nami covered their ears, Luffy jumped on to the ocean and a split second later he was off running to the next island. Luffy reached the beach and used his Haki to look for inhabitants. He sensed only one town on the island. He ran back to Nami and Zoro who were patiently waiting for his return.

"So… you find a town?" asked Nami.

"Yea, there is a small town on it and that's it. I'm pretty sure we will be able to get a decent boat there." Luffy explained while he walked to the boat and sat down.

"Alright Let's go!" cheered Luffy as he created a current that would take them to the island. After all, he didn't want to get hit by Nami again so he toned down the danger in his way of travelling.

After a few minutes they arrived onto the shore of the island. There was only one place they could dock their boat. It was on a rocky shore. There was a cliff overlooking the sea near where they docked. There was a pathway going up through a break in the cliff probably made by inhabitants.

After they got out of their boats they walked along the shore and reached the path. Just as they were about to walk up, some pachinkos flew through the air and hit the ground a foot in front of them. Luffy sensed someone was on the cliff behind a couple of bushes.

Just as he was about to say something, dozens of pirate flags popped up out of the bushes. Nami and Zoro didn't seem fazed by this at all because they could see through the lie that was before them. Luffy grinned and decided to have a little fun with the kids.

"I am the leader of the pirate group that has conquered this island. They call me Captain Usopp! Prepare to be amazed, for I have 80 million men at my disposal. Now prepare to die pirates, my skill with the slingshot is better than a pistol." yelled Usopp.

Luffy already knowing what he said was a lie turned to Zoro and whispered, "Follow my lead, we're gonna have a little fun." Zoro smirked and faced Usopp.

"Well, since you mentioned pistols… bet your life on it." said Luffy in a serious and low tone.

Usopp shuddered and was sweating furiously – similar to those who have been struck by Haoshoku Haki.

"That thing in your hand isn't a toy to scare people with, it's meant for actions." said Luffy.

"This man standing before you is a real pirate." Zoro said smirking at Usopp.

Usopp knew that there was no turning back now. Doing the smart thing, he put down his slingshot and said, "I surrender, do your worst."

Luffy, Nami and Zoro burst out laughing after Usopp said that which left Usopp confused. After the laughter died down Luffy looked up at Usopp.

"Yasopp isn't it? The name of your dad."

Usopp's eyes widened at this comment and he immediately jumped off the cliff plummeting 30 feet. He ran over to Luffy.

"How do you know that name? And yes that's my father's name." Usopp asked and stated completely surprised.

"He always bugged me and told stories of his kid back at home. He was a good friend of mine. He was on Shank's crew, he's the sharpshooter. I can tell you take after your father in that aspect. Shihihi." Luffy grinned.

"Wow, so my dad is a great pirate aboard the legendary Red-haired Shank's ship. This is great news. How about we go into town and grab some lunch and talk some more?" asked Usopp in a cheerful mood.

"Alright! FOOD! Let's go!"

-IN TOWN-

"So how do you know that my dad is on Red-haired Shank's crew?" Usopp asked Luffy.

"Shanks visited my village and that's where I met him and your dad, he kept annoying me and telling me stories about his kid back at home, which was you." replied Luffy while stuffing his face with food.

"Just as I'd expect of my dad, to disregard his own life and seek out adventures on the sea. He is a true warrior of the sea." Usopp said with a dazed look.

"Oh yea, I just remembered, we came here for a ship, do you know where we could find one?" Nami asked.

"Ohhh… you're not going to find much of a ship in this small town…" said Usopp.

"There's a large mansion on top of the hill, I bet they could help us out." Zoro said as Usopp flinched in surprise.

"NO! You must not go up there!" exclaimed Usopp.

"W-well I better get g-going, I remembered that I have to do something." Usopp said nervously while gathering his things.

"I know the owner of this restaurant very well so order as much as you'd like. Bye." He said while running outside.

"That was weird. Whatever, more food for me. Shihihi." Luffy grinned while grabbing Usopp's food.

-Just outside of the Restaurant-

A group of 3 kids were tip-toeing around town until the stopped at the restaurant. They hid behind the bushes to conceal themselves.

"Is this the place?" asked one of the kids.

"I'm sure of it, I saw Captain Usopp go in there with those 3 pirates."

"We have to go in there and rescue him!"

"If we don't he might get eaten by some Oni-baba (hag/witch)!"

"Alright let's get go!" they yelled as they raised their little wooden swords and barged into the shop.

When the kids got there they couldn't see Usopp and the 3 pirates were talking. They ran up what happened next almost scarred them for life.

The little boys walked up to the 3 pirates and yelled, "What have you done with Captain Usopp!" as they pointed their swords at them.

Luffy was completely ignoring them and patting his stomach with a pleased grin. "Ahhh that was some delicious meat." exclaimed Luffy in a happy and cheerful tone.

The 3 boys' eyes widened and they shivered at a thought they hoped would not be true. Nami saw the boys' reaction and was giggling at how scared and stupid they were. Zoro saw the scared boys and found this as an opportunity to get a good laugh.

"You want to know where your Captain is…?" Zoro asked in a menacing tone.

"He was… EATEN!" Zoro exclaimed with a demonic smirk.

Luffy and Nami were balling their eyes out laughing until the 3 boys looked at Nami and screamed "AAAAAAAAAA! ONI-BABA!"

Nami was not amused and the kids earned 3 rather large bumps on their heads. Zoro and Luffy were laughing the entire time. After the laughter died down they explained that Usopp left in a hurry after they asked him about that mansion on top of the hill.

The kids calmed down after their explanations and just grinned. "Oh I see, he just went to go see Kaya at her mansion." said one of the kids.

"Huh, who's Kaya?" asked Luffy with his head tilted slightly.

"Ahh, she's the girl that lives in that mansion on top of the hill. She's been very ill from depression ever since her parents died a year ago. Captain Usopp goes up there to cheer her up." explained one of the kids.

"AH I see, so if we go up there we can ask her to give us a boat! Yosh, everyone, let's go!" exclaimed Luffy as he ran out of the restaurant. Everyone ran behind him to catch up.

-At Kaya's Mansion-

"So how are we going to get in? We don't want to cause trouble and there are people guarding the gate." Nami asked.

"Hmm… Oh I know!" Luffy said while grabbing Nami and holding her bridal style.

"Nami hold on to me tight. You guys should grab on to." Luffy said while tightening his grip on Nami.

"O-oi! Luffy M-matte, what are you doing?" asked Nami while blushing.

"I'm gonna launch us into her yard, however we might fly for a few seconds, that's why I'm holding you. You better hold on tight." said Luffy as he tightened his grip on Nami.

Nami nodded and hugged Luffy tightly and buried her face into his chest. She couldn't help but notice his chiselled features and was blushing furiously.

Luffy turned to the others and said, "You guys better grab on unless you don't want to come." Zoro nodded and grabbed Luffy's shoulders while the kids grabbed his legs.

Luffy grinned and knelt down and turned his feet into water. "Mizu Mizu… Launcher!" Luffy shot a column of water from his feet to the ground, launching them into the air. They were flying in the air above the mansion for a few seconds. Gravity finally kicked in and they began plummeting. Nami instinctively gripped onto Luffy tighter while screaming. Luffy was laughing the entire time but wrapped his arms around Nami farther, to shield her from the fall. Zoro lost his grip when they were falling and was free falling without anything to cushion or slow down his fall. The kids fainted and let go of his legs when they were falling. Luckily for Nami, Luffy shot another column of water from his feet to the ground, slowing their descent.

Once Luffy touched the ground he saw Zoro and the kids unconscious on the ground. He gently placed Nami's feet on the ground. However much to his surprise, Nami still had her face buried in his chest and was clutching his cardigan. She hadn't even noticed that they landed safely.

"Uhh… Nami, we landed safely, it's okay you can let go of me now." Luffy said while gently lifting her head. Nami looked up to him still shocked. Quickly, she regained her composure and left his arms and muttered a 'thanks' while trying to hide her blush.

"Well that was a successful entry!" Luffy laughed hysterically.

"NO IT WASN'T!" Yelled the boys at Luffy with shark teeth.

"Who are you people?" asked a skinny blonde-haired girl from a window on the second story of the house.

"Ah, you must be Kaya, I have a favour to ask of you." Said Luffy while brushing off dust from his clothes.

"A favour, su…" Kaya stopped talking as she noticed someone approaching from her garden.

-TO BE CONTINUED…. DUN DUN DUN-

AUTHOR'S NOTES: HAKI has been explained! And the Captain Kuro ark hassss begun! Hope you guys have enjoyed this chapter and give me more suggestions! I need to improve! Anyways, I will try to finish the Captain Kuro ark next update. BYE~ XD