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Chapter 6

The Call of Adventure

Arittakedo yume wo kaki atsume
Sagashi mono wo sagashi ni yuku no sa

One Piece

Rashinban nate fyuutai no moto
Netsu ni ukasare kaji wo torono sa
Hokori kahutteta takarano chizo mo
Tashikameta no nara densetsu jyanai
Kojinteki na arashi wa dare ka no
Biorhythm nokkate
Omoi sugoseba ii

Arittakedo yume wo kaki atsume
Sagashi mono wo sagashi ni yuku no sa
Pocket no coin
Soreto you wanna be my friend?
We are We are On the cruise!
WE ARE!

Naruto leant on a wooden rail overlooking the sea. The warm breeze blew through his spiky locks waved in the wind. The full moon lit up the water and the forest below him. The forest extended all the way to the beach.

"Naruto-kun what's so interesting out there?" asked Granny Nyon. She sat behind him reading a newspaper. The light from the living room behind her gave her reading light. She had a cup of tea on the table between them.

"I dunno, my life is so turbulent. It's just nice to just, look at something….still….for a while", he chuckled. "That probably sounds really idiotic", he sighed and continued to stare out into space.

"Not at all child, I asked you to stay with me for a purpose you know", she turned the page.

"And here I thought it was out of the goodness of your heart, albeit it'll stop beating soon", he chuckled.

"Tch, brats today, no respect for their elders", she grumbled. "I asked you because I want you to stay in Amazon Lily", she said in a solemn tone.

"And why would you want that Granny?" he asked.

"Because I want you to marry the Empress", she said, again in a serious tone.

"Why would I marry?" he asked. "Plus I don't think your customs would really uphold if I were to marry the Hime", he chuckled again and sighed.

"Can I let you know what I think?" he asked.

"Go ahead child", she insisted.

"I think you're worried about her", he said with a smile.

"You can tell that…..you used your haki", she said in an amazed tone.

"I've learnt a lot about the uses of haki, to think that, that old man really plans this far ahead", he shook his head.

"Wait!" he suddenly said. "Do you by any chance know about an old man, I've only just remembered him. Rayleigh, Silvers Rayleigh?" he asked.

Nyon chuckled nervously.

Naruto sighed.

He chuckled. "Can't be helped", he shook his head.

"You can tell I'm worried, hmm?" asked Granny Nyon changing the subject.

"Oh yeah, you're worried because your island is no longer as secluded from the world as it once was. You're reading a newspaper y'know", he pointed out making her chuckle.

"You're quite observant and here I thought you were a dimwit", she joked.

"A dimwit with the power to protect you from the navy you mean", he turned around. "You're a crafty old bat aren't you?" he crossed his arms.

"You can't blame me for trying", she shrugged.

"Listen Granny, Hancock's title as a Shichibukai will keep your island safe", he frowned. "But for how long I am uncertain, the Marines are getting stronger, there's a storm coming", he shook his head.

"To think you were able to see it coming, you're not given enough credit", he smiled at her.

"You're to kind….but about the marriage", she insisted.

"I'm not really looking to marry anyone, ever, really", he said shocking her.

"Why not! If I was a few decades younger…

She trailed off making him wave his hands in front of him frantically.

"Let's not go there!" he exclaimed making her laugh.

He sighed and shook his head releasing his arms from his chest.

"Why do you not intend to marry, do you not think the Hime is beautiful?" she asked.

"She is, but to be honest with you, it doesn't really matter", he chuckled. "Because my loves are adventure and the ocean", he smiled at the old woman.

"But Hancock-chan is a pirate as well", said the former Empress.

"Yes but she is bound to this place for the rest of her life", he shrugged. "But as for your offer on her behalf, I'll have to decline, sorry bout that", he laughed.

"I'm not really marriage material, but, if you're worried don't worry, you have an ally in the Namikaze Pirates. We'll protect you from the navy if your island runs into such trouble, kay?" he smiled at her.

"Hancock was right, a heart as kind as yours is hard to come by these days", she sighed. "I do wish you would marry the Hime though", she offered.

"Sorry but you don't get to decide what I want you old bat!" he yelled in outrage.

"Shut it brat! I'll tell you what you'll do and you'll like it, you got that you little shit!" she exclaimed and pointed a finger at her.

They both glared at each other for a few moments. They continued to glare until Naruto's lip twitched and they both erupted in fits of laughter.

"Ah you're funny brat", she wiped the tear from her right eye. "The offer still stands though", she said hopefully.

"Maybe I-

A loud knock came at the front door.

"Come in!" screeched Nyon.

"Was that really necessary?" he asked.

"I'm old…I can do whatever the fuck I want", Naruto chuckled lightly as a he looked up to see Margaret looking nervously at the two powerful warriors. She held some red fabric in her hands.

"What can I help you with Margaret-dear?" she asked.

Margaret walked outside with a small smile on her face.

"Hello Granny Nyon, hello Naruto", she bowed.

"Hiya Margaret", said Naruto with a lopsided grin.

Margaret blushed and bent over holding out the neatly folded clothes in her arms.

"I-I mended your c-clothes for you and made you some new ones", she sluttered.

Naruto's eyes lit up in excitement and he gasped.

"No way!" he exclaimed as he flashed next to her.

"Can I see?" he asked energetically.

"Y-Yeah, here", she gently handed him the pile of clothes a little startled.

"I can't believe you made me clothes!" he yelled.

"I wanted to t-thank you", she said in embarrassment.

Naruto gently put the clothes on the table and unfurled the top piece of clothing.

"I noticed that you didn't have anything proper to wear underneath your trench coat…..

She trailed off as Naruto examined the piece of clothing. It was a jet black jacket with no sleeves with a high collar.

"Wow it's so cool!" he said with a chuckle as he put it over his white undershirt.

Naruto examined himself with a starstruck smile.

He then walked pulled up the trench coat. It was red and it had a white flame pattern on the bottom. It also sported longs sleeves and collar. It had gold shoulder pads and a design down the sleeves. It also had the kanji for 'freedom' (自在) on the back in large print.

"Awesome", he put it over his new black jacket. He didn't put his arms in the sleeves.

"I-I also made you this", she nervously handed him an orange headband.

"A headband?" he asked.

"Y-Yeah, I thought it would suit you", he put it on.

He tied it around his forehead underneath his locks.

"How do I look?" he asked.

"You look like a real Yonko", commented Nyon.

"You look g-great", said Margaret nervously.

"Thank you so much Margaret-chan!" said Naruto with glee as he picked Margaret up and twirled her around.

"N-Naruto", she said in surprise.

He set her down.

"Y-You're welcome", she blushed.

"I can't believe you made these clothes, they're so amazing!" he commented as he looked himself over.

Sensing Margaret's next question Granny Nyon got up out of her comfy seat.

"I'm going to bed, us old folk need our sleep y'know", she mumbled as she walked back inside, slamming the glass door shut.

"She's grumpy", chuckled Naruto.

"Um…Naruto?" started Margaret.

Naruto 'hmped' in response giving her his fullest attention and a lopsided grin.

"I….ah, it's ah….I…..

She stumped all over her words like a child learning to walk.

"You don't have to be nervous Margaret-chan, what is it?" he asked encouraging her to speak her mind.

"Y-You're leaving t-tomorrow", she stated eliciting a nod from the blonde boy. "And I well I was…um…wondering if you could…I mean if you w-would let", she growled in frustration.

"It's my dream to travel the world!" she yelled startling in surprise.

"T-That's great", said Naruto he a strained tone.

"O-Oh sorry", she apologised meekly she looked down at her shoes. "T-This is so embarrassing", she blushed frustrated at herself for not being able to ask what her heart truly desired more than anything.

"Wanna come with me?" asked Naruto nonchalantly.

"Huh?" she blinked in confusion.

"Sheesh, you're a little weird y'know. If you want to see the world, I'll take you", he said beaming with sincerity.

"You'll take me?" she repeated in awe. "Why? N-Not that I'm ungrateful, but it seems like that was almost too easy", she questioned.

"Hey who am I to stand in the way of your dreams. I gotta warn you though, its adventure galore!" he said excitedly.

"Adventure galore?" she asked in confused.

"Oh wow, you sure you're a pirate?" he asked.

"I am so a pirate!" she protested.

"Well if you follow the rules, you respect authority, you don't know how to drink rum and you don't know about adventures!" he sighed and shrugged. "Then you're not really a pirate then", he laughed making her growl.

"What are you talking about, I am a pirate!" she insisted. "There isn't a criteria, is there?" she questioned.

"I dunno you tell me?" he smirked.

Naruto D. Namikaze

Naruto stood next to Granny Nyon, Hancock and her sisters. A cheering crowd behind him blew him kiss and cheered. He waved at them making a few of them faint, which made his sweat drop. A moderate sized boat with a mast, a white sail and wooden rudder at the bow, which was controlled by a lever connected to it horizontally. There was a small interior that could be entered via a green wooden door. Inside was a bed and a small desk, it wasn't a large space, however it suited the ship's size. A striking feature although was the few metal strips in between the wood. Also the small Yuda monster strapped to the front.

Naruto bent down next to the docked ship and looked at it curiously.

"No Naruto-kun don't-

Hancock was to late as Naruto poked it and instantly fell backward making them all sigh.

"Sea prism stone….right of course", he whined.

At a few moments the effect wore off and he stood back up.

"Hey Naruto wait up!" Naruto turned to see Margaret who had pushed her way through the crowd. She had discarded her warrior attire and had opted for a more casual getup.

She wore a white mini skirt that stopped mid-thigh that was loss fitting. She also sported a loss fitting kimono style that had a pink and blue floral pattern decorating the fabric. Her sleeves came down to her upper forearms. Her footwear consisted of roman style black sandals, her back pack strap hung over to one side on her right shoulder. A small knife was strapped to her side via a small holster around the hem of her mini-skirt.

"Margaret, what are you doing here?" asked Hancock.

Margaret shrunk under her gaze like a child does her mother when being scolded.

"W-Well, Hebi-Hime-sama we…I mean I-

"She's tagging along", said Naruto as he waved her off.

"What?" asked Hancock in shock. "Margaret has never left the island", Hancock crossed her arms obviously not happy.

"Which is why she should come", said Naruto as he threw off the rope tying the boat to the dock and jumped on.

"Margaret you can't go", said Granny Nyon. "You aren't strong enough", she insisted.

"But Granny-

"She's right", agreed Sandersonia.

The boat started to drift away and Margaret lowered her head.

"I'm sorry Naruto", she hung her head.

Naruto made a disrespectful noise and chuckled. She looked up at him with a disappointed look. He smiled and held his arm out.

"Pirate", he said as the boat began getting further and further away from the dock. "You coming or what, you're a part of my crew now", he laughed making Hancock's eyes widen.

"If this is truly what you want child", Granny Nyon sighed. "Follow your heart", she said.

"R-Really?" she asked.

"Go before I change my mind", she said dismissively waving her off. "Go on shoo", she made a gesture toward the small vessel.

"Thank you so much Granny!" she cheered as she sprinted off toward the edge of the water.

"W-Wait Margaret-

Hancock held her arm out to no avail and she jumped. Hancock watched in shock as the young Kuja jumped off the dock. She had a look of determination as she leapt toward Naruto. As the boat drifter faster she found herself about to fall into the water. But an outstretched hand grabbed her own.

"Got'cha", said Naruto as he pulled her onto the ship with a chuckle.

"Thank you Naruto! Thank you so much!" she said in utter happiness.

"Naruto-chan!" Naruto looked at the dock to see Nyon pointing her staff toward him. "You better take care of her all there will be hell to pay, you hear me boy!" she threatened.

"Of course I will you old bat!" he yelled back. "And try not to drop dead, all that screaming you do you'll probably drop dead soon!" he laughed.

"Wait until I see you next time you little shit!" she shot back.

Sandersonia and Marigold had to hold her back.

Hancock was about to say something but then she sighed and shook her head. She looked up and smiled, she saw Naruto and Margaret smiling back at her. They both waved at her beaming at the prospect of more adventure. She waved back at them and the large crowd cheered and waved as well.

Naruto D. Namikaze

"We've only been sailing for a day, just relax", said Naruto as he laid with his hands behind his back. The Yuda monster slowly pulled the boat toward the Grand Line.

"I can't help it", Margaret sat on a seat with a bored expression. "I've been waiting forever to get out but there's nothing to look at, do you even know where you're going?" she asked.

"Yep, I've charted a course relax, as long as the Yuda keeps going the way he's going. We'll reach Waterfall island in a day or two", he sighed and closed his eyes.

"And from then where?" he asked.

"Well from there I can flash us all the way to the opposite side of the paradise section of the Grand Line to Alabasta where my crew is waiting", he explained.

"What would a Yonko want all the way on the other side of the Grand Line? Aren't you supposed to be like in the in the New World?" asked Margaret in a curious tone.

"Well y'know there's just something I have to check out", he said with a shrug and a relaxed sigh.

"Hey N-Naruto?" she started making him open one eye. "What's your dream?" asked Margaret.

"My dream huh?" he opened his blue eyes to the star filled sky above. "I guess you could say that I've got two", he let out a small chuckle.

"Two?" she spurred him on.

"Yeah two, the first one is to surpass someone. The second is to become King of the Pirates of course", he laughed.

"Those are admirable dreams you've got there", she smiled at him.

"Yeah, both of them have been dreams of mine ever since I was a kid", he sighed. "Unfortunately despite my status, I don't have the power to make either of them happen right now", he said with frown.

"But you're insanely strong, right?" she asked.

"I'm stronger than most I would say, after all if I wasn't you think that I wouldn't have made it to the New World", he laughed. "It's ironic; I was named an emperor of a place that I haven't seen much of. It's more of a title if you ask me", he cracked his neck.

"You see the title of Yonko, is a funny thing really. You see each Yonko is granted their title by the Yonko who was named before them. So in my case my friend Red Haired Shanks gave me it", he smiled.

"The term Yonko means to rule over others, if you're granted the title of Yonko it means you're the strongest pirate of your generation. So you could say I'm not a rookie pirate, but I'm not quite up to the standard of the elder two yet. One's a really old man who calls himself 'Whitebeard', although he clearly has a moustache. He's 'The Strongest Man in the World'", he spoke seriously.

"The other is a bloodthirsty monster that abuses the laws of nature. His name is Kaido, he's an animal in every sense of the word. He has an army of Zoan-type devil fruit users and he's called, 'Kaido The Destoryer', and for good reason", he sat up.

"I guess you could say that I've got quite a bit of catching up to do", he laughed. "Being the fourth Yonko I'm told isn't really that fun, however, the title does come with its perks", he said smiling mischievously.

"Like?" she asked.

"Well for instance, respect is one. I don't have to pay a docking fee, I'm also able commander another pirate's ship if I truly need it", he laughed. "I also have the ability to sign treaties with other islands on the Grand Line and claim them as my territory, which is a whole other kettle of fish", he smiled.

"Plus I get an awesome uniform thanks to you!" he grinned at her.

"Y-You're welcome, but you saved my life", she giggled.

"Don't mention it", he said as he laid back down. "You're too polite for a pirate you remind me of my kid brother", he laughed.

"You have a kid brother?" she asked.

"You ask a lot of questions y'know", he said.

"Sorry", she apologised looking away.

He chuckled at her.

"You're too cute you know that", he sat up again with a smile. He leaned on the back on his hands.

"I a-am?" she asked with a blush.

He shook his head with a smile.

"Yeah I have two kid brothers, one is 17 and the other is 18", he said with a smile.

"Oh so the middle one is my age?" she asked.

"Yes you're the same age as Ace-chan", he chuckled. "You're polar opposites though, he's even picked up Grandpa's habit of falling asleep during conversation", he shook his head with a sigh.

"Are they pirates to?" she asked.

"Yeah, they're both pirate", he nodded at her.

"Luffy-chan, my youngest brother has only recently become a pirate. While Ace-chan has been a pirate for a few years now, he was even a captain for a while. However, I had to go rescue him after he picked a fight with a previous Yonko before me", he said in a serious tone.

"Unfortunately I arrived way too late, he's entire crew was utterly defeated", he rubbed the back of his head. "That's when the old man gave me an offer", he said.

"Offer, what offer?" she asked.

"Well I found Ace-chan adrift in the ocean. I took care of him for a month and he became a part of my crew. But he wasn't really happy taking orders from me. His crew though were a bunch of characters", he chuckled. "So naturally as his big brother it's my duty to protect him. So Whitebeard offered to take him off my hands and ensured me that he'd keep him out of trouble and that he'd became strong", he laughed.

"So his crew became integrated into Whitebeard's", he scratched his head.

"What about your other brother?" she asked.

"You mean Luffy-chan", he let out a loud laugh. "He's a lot like our mother, Kushina", he looked at her.

"You could say that me and Luffy-chan really took after her", she smiled at the look he was giving her. The look of unconditional love that he had for his brother was clearly evident.

"Stop using your haki to sense my emotions", he accused and pointed his finger at her.

She giggled.

"He's loud, curious and headstrong", he looked up at the sky. "You could say though that he isn't very smart and he gets himself into a lot of trouble because of his nativity. Ace-chan and I had to save him from hurting himself a lot", he chuckled making her giggle again.
"So there you have it, my family as you know it", he shrugged. "Granny Nyon already told me about your parents, I'm sorry", he said sincerely.

"My mother and father are both pirates, so I understand why after mother had me she didn't come back to Amazon Lily", she clenched her fists on the fabric of her skirt. "She never came back for me", she sniffed.

"B-But it's okay I understand", she sighed and rubbed a stray tear from her eye.

"You can't dwell on the past, maybe one day you'll see them again. Who knows we might run into them", he smiled and got up from his spot. He placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder.

"Why don't you go get some sleep, it's getting late", she nodded.

"Are you sure you don't want to use the bed tonight and I'll sleep on the floor?" she offered.

Naruto shook his head.

"What kind of man would I be if I let you do that", he shook his head. "Go on, go to bed", he smirked.

"Alright…goodnight, Naruto", said Margaret with a smile.

"Goodnight, sweet dreams", he smiled and she slipped into inside of the ship.

Arittakedo yume wo kaki atsume
Sagashi mono wo sagashi ni yuku no sa

One Piece

Rashinban nate fyuutai no moto
Netsu ni ukasare kaji wo torono sa
Hokori kahutteta takarano chizo mo
Tashikameta no nara densetsu jyanai
Kojinteki na arashi wa dare ka no
Biorhythm nokkate
Omoi sugoseba ii

Arittakedo yume wo kaki atsume
Sagashi mono wo sagashi ni yuku no sa
Pocket no coin
Soreto you wanna be my friend?
We are We are On the cruise!
WE ARE!

Chapter End

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