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The Early Fish catches the Cat

"This is most troubling. CP0's most dangerous assassin is on his way right here."

"It's clear the only reason they sent us this missive is to intimidate Luna looks like we'll get you some firsthand battle experience. According to this note we have three hours."

"Captain, she's just a child, furthermore she's not like us she has no experience whatsoever. Even with the training we've given the alliance there's no guarantee to go against our enemies especially not Cipher Pol."

"This is why the alliance was created, to give ordinary people a chance to stand up and fight for themselves and their home. Besides we fought with the people who've had less training with less prep time. We have an hour and a half before the opening move and the brief parlay. Jinbei you're coming with me, Neptune, Shirahoshi the two of you are staying here with my parents."

"I thought you said we had three hours."

"We did twenty minutes ago. The time was a fake. He was planning to catch us by surprise. Evident by." I summon a shotgun and shoot the two spies. Lucci's no fool.

"What. You can't honestly expect me to stay here while my own son goes off to fight one of my old enemies. You know how difficult it was for me to take him down even after I became Pirate King. Emperor or not I'm still full of suspicion."

"And I know that. But this whole thing revolves around a very good history lesson. My alliance was built off of such an alliance. Me and Jinbei will head up the attack while you stay back with the royals and the guards in the palace. Our crews will defend the front gates of the castle. We'll be the first line of defense. No doubt Lucci won't be much in the mood for talking."

Times like this Jinbei was able to work out the differences and the split was fixed. "Arlong, Jones no deviating the plan. So here's the game plan." I have Reila bring me a map and I float it to where we can all see it. I point out strategic points where they could keep hidden whilst on lookout. This plan may actually work.

I pretend not to notice the distance my father and his crew had put between Arlong and Jones, as I need them both to get this plan to work.


"Just as I predicted. So it seems the cats have taken the bait. Hello Lucci, I know everything about you. Now I can finally kick your ass."

"Space Man Harry, quite an honor, wasn't expecting you to be here. This is between us and the Fishmen this has nothing to do with you."

"Bull. I know why you're here, I've studied your methods and know what you're planning. If I leave now I'd be subjugating the people of this island to death. Don't even think about trying anything Lucci this is a parlay. Here's the deal, leave the island now or I'll kill you all."

"Just like your father. Extreme level of arrogance. You've given your answer. Parlay over." As soon as he said the goons of Cipher Pol or as I call them the black suits started surrounding me and Jinbe. "Prepare to open fire."

"Oh CP no matter what branch you lot are all so predictive." I whistle giving the signal to our forces to begin the attack.

"What are you, open fire." He shouts but it's too late as the battle has begun. I was right in pinpointing the locations to ambush them from. Jinbe goes after the Stussy. Shave.

I manage to avoid a Tempest Kick. Lucky I did it destroyed the entire area I was in and he takes out a few of his men. "Same as always Mr. Dark Justice. Don't care who gets in your way, as long as you complete your mission. Let me guess Sakazuki ordered you to take my head and destroy this island. Clearly he sees this island as a lost cause.

He just stares blankly at me and doesn't answer but it was obvious that I was right. "Whatever doesn't matter, with me are the full force of both the Sun Pirates, Straw Hats, and the Space Men. Trust me when I say this'll be the last I see of you Lucci." Clearly pissed off he transforms and charges at me and tries to bite me. I coat my arm with Haki and meet his attack sending shock waves out.


"Give up Jinbe you're never going to beat me." Stussy taunts him as she keeps dodging his attacks.

'Damn she's getting on my nerves. But I have to stick to the plan. Doesn't mean I have to go easy on her. He takes out his Tanto and charged at her spinning as he did. Trying to catch her off guard, which he managed to do and caused her to fly back and slam into the coral.


"Is it just me or is this some serious case of Deja Vu? It's like when we fought that buster call." Usopp says as he shoots down more Cipher Pol agents.

"Specter. Tell me about it, even after all these years they just keep getting more and more persistently relentless."

"Just shut up and fight. Could be worse though, we could be Nami."

"What'd you say you stupid marimo. Take back what you said about Nami."

"Make me ero cook." Despite their constant back and forth they're actually really good friends.

"Battle Axe; Red Hawk. I can't believe our own son is using us as bait."

"Now you know how your crew feels beloved." Hancock casually says as she sits on top of statues having finished her part of the plan. "You know it's necessary to keep them off of the assigned points so they can't converge on the castle. You could be Nami though. I'll be surprised if they actually manage to complete their mission."

"Can you blame her. Just look at who she's partnered with." As soon as Luffy finished saying that there was a massive dust cloud and several agents being shot up in the air and if you look closely you can see something chasing them."

"Looks like they reached the third point we better hurry."


"I swear one of these days I'm going to kill that brat. Why do I get stuck with Arlong and Jones at the last point."

"Stop whining Nami the sooner those two finish up the sooner you and I never have to see each other again."

"You know it'd make more sense if you two weren't trying to have a conversation fifty feet away from each other. The least you could do is look at each other." Luna said trying to be diplomatic having heard the story between them.

"Absolutely not."

"Don't mind them Luna they're always like this." Said Julie walking from behind her. "Give it til the battle's over."

"Incoming." We all had to dive out of the way as the area we were standing at was destroyed.

"Damn they're here. You know jobs take them out."

"Black Azazel." With that half of the group was annihilated.

"I'd almost forgotten she was there." Hijiri had been assigned to the roof as lookout along with Arin.

"Less talking more killing." Said Nami using her Thunderbolt Tempo to cut down some soldiers who were aiming at his back.

"Nami watch out." She was about to be stabbed in the back when the soldier went down with teeth in his neck. Nami looks to see that it was surprisingly Arlong who'd thrown it.

"Don't read too much into it." Then he went back to spearing the marines. Then seeing as they had them all gathered in one spot and Decken had given the signal Wadatsumi crashed on them from the clouds scattering and squishing them and Decken finished them off.

"We're clear here." Nami said into the snail as she was appointed as the one to relay messages and orders.

"Not clear, we are very not clear."

"Sending backup you're way. Alright squad split up and head to the third checkpoint Ralix and his men need some help clearing away the rest the other half stays here to continue guarding this spot, we don't know how many more men they're planning to send.


"Iron Body." I annoyingly say as he tries to stab me. I've been using my powers and shield to keep him off me. "Would you give it a rest already. We're been going at it for almost an hour and you haven't made any headway. The only thing you've managed to do is take out your own men." The field around us was littered with the bodies of his own men. Just the way I calculated. "Alright I've had enough of this battle. Fall back to the castle." I say the last part to my mini snail. "Well Lucci it's been fun but." I jump as Stussy goes flying and they collide and then I use my hidden technique. "Tempest Kick: Death by a thousand cuts." I knew they wouldn't all hit but that's the point of the plan. Using Moon walk I got out of there.

"Everything's in place boss."

"Good time to get rid of CP0 and teach Sakazuki a lesson. Arin, Hijiri, if you will." We began a chant which'll temporarily combine the powers of our grimoires for an ultimate attack we recently created, hence why we needed all the blood. "By the power of the divine chaotic runes I hereby chant: Divine Punishment Satan's Cross."

When we finished the massive rune we drew around the island which connected all the points started glowing and using the blood of two of their leaders and the various other agents which would set off a chain reaction around the world CP0 and by extension all of Cipher Pol were gone. Anyone who was ever a member would be wiped out by the curse.

Once the magical wave had been sent out I smiled as my plan went off without a hitch. "And that takes care of them. Oh I almost forget." I snap my fingers clearing the rune and the leftover blood from the island. "It won't stop the spell but it will erase it completely. I really surprised myself this plan.

"You can come out now you lot I know you're there."

"Oh you did it. You destroyed Cipher Pol."

"I must say I'm truly amazed. Great plan with outstanding execution."

"Thank you Neptune. I did it all for the one I care for the most. No one messes with my family. Now that the battle's over it's time to celebrate."

That brought cheers from everyone. It's always good to feel the success and thrill of a battle. Reminds me of how close of a family we are. We might be on the run for the rest of our natural lives but I wouldn't have it any other way.


"Are you sure you have to go? Please stay here."

You wouldn't believe it if I told you that the King of the Fishmen was begging me not to go. "Sorry Neptune but if I want to stay on top I have to. But if it weren't for you guys I never would've deciphered that egg. Now that I know what's next I'll be ready. Don't worry we'll be back soon. Bye Neptune."

After three days straight of nonstop partying and drinking and getting Luna acquainted with everyone it was time to head off again. She did an excellent job and really had everyone's back. Heck she even came with the group to back up the third point. We're still not sure on her archive yet but she'll get there.

"That student of yours has a bright future ahead. That's why I gave her to you. She's really caught on in such a quick time."

"Yes she has." Me and Lilith were talking as we finished our goodbyes and left the button pusher with my parents and headed off once again to Hogwash.

"Preparations complete captain."

"Then let's set sail." And off we were again. Away from the sea of adventure to the land of boredom.