The Revolutionary Pirate,
Chapter 9: The Future Pirate King
Disclaimer: I own nothing, I only own the story and plot.
VxG: Seriously, why do I write so much for this thing. At the time I am writing this it is like 20:00 06.10.2015. So yeah, the fifth chapter is not up yet, in fact the chapter has not been even started on by my Beta. I do not think I have an off switch for this story. Do you think I need help with this problem of mine?
Sun: *coughs uncomfortably* Why did you have to tell the date? xD yea guys, I've had this chapter for around three months, don't kill me! I've had some health problems, basically ever so often it starts hurting to sit. Thus I have to lay down, and I've when it starts hurt too much a couple of times I had to visit a doctor to solve it temporarily and then I had to lay in bed for a couple of days. I can't work while in bed, it's just not the right mood. I will have a surgery next week for it and hopefully it will all be fixed.
On another note, I'm not sure if any of you know but I'm in my last year of high-school and I've lots of important tests, mock exams and sometimes I'm just so wrung out I don't want to do anything. Either way, thank you for reading this mini rant of mine, VxG asked me to remind you to visit the poll and vote! :}
VxG: You sure, okay, I hold you to that then. Anyway guys time for some story telling. Enjoy this chapter while I rethink my life. Enjoy the ninth chapter guys.
.:VxG:.
It had been a total of a little over five years since Law had left the main Revolutionary base. And Ace had left just the year after to start his own pirate journey. It is currently May fifth, Luffy's birthday. His fifteenth birthday to be precise, and despite that neither Law nor Ace could be there to share his day a lot of others were there - that included Shanks and his crew. And even Mihawk had found some time to come in for a moment. And of course Ace and Law had called on the snail wishing him a very happy birthday a few hours prior to the party.
Luffy had grown quite a bit in the last five years. And yes sadly, Sabo had been right, because of Dragon's constant lessons and serious nature on the fact. Whenever Sabo would talk to his younger brother (Having decided to stay and become a real revolutionary, than leave for the seas to become a pirate like his brothers) about his lessons with Dragon. And it is like Luffy is a totally different person, it is like he puts up a mask. And the reaction is instant, the fact that when Sabo would ask him anything about what he would do in certain situations. Luffy would go from wide eyed till a serious thoughtful look, answering the question with a serious voice. And then instantly go back to him being his joyful self not to mention he still had two more years before he leaves to ride the seas on his quest to fulfill his dream. So Dragon would still nag him and train him further.
Sabo had grown strong in the years too. Being able to fight on par with Ace and Luffy now, the two were still a bit stronger than Sabo with Ace being the strongest out of the three. But that was mostly due to the two having the advantage of Devil Fruits. At least that is what Sabo keeps telling himself. One day he'll find a way to get the two back (Dragon has not yet taught them haki).
Shaking his thoughts out of his head, he turned to Luffy. They had just finished up birthday cake. Sabo watched as Luffy obtained some gifts from everyone, there were a number of puzzles for the teen, food from Miss Rouge and various other things as well.
The one thing that caught everyone off guard was Mihawk's surprise, he came in with a long box and gave it to Luffy.
"What is this?" Luffy's curiosity got the better of him and never allowed for Hawkeye to respond. Throughout the year he and Ace had been training with Shanks and the gang, Hawkeye had been the one to influence Luffy the most in the way of the sword. And would even show up on base a couple of times to help him a little, Luffy has become pretty good, in deep freezing his ice blades to the point where even Ace was having trouble to melt them.
Luffy opened the box and found a sword. He held the sword up gently, Sabo moved towards his brother to get a better look on the sword in his brother's hands.
The sheath was deep black, the very edge of the bottom of the sheath had an almost metal guard that where a deep red, the guard at the top had the same red of the bottom guard.
Luffy gently pulled the blade out of its sheath. The handle of the blade had the same obsidian black as the sheath, it had a long red thick string where the guard met the handle. Tied so that the two end tails where hanging off of the blade.
The blade itself was a work of art as well. The back edge of the blade had a black look to it, while the sharp edge itself, had almost a light blue sheen to it.
Sabo just watched as Luffy marveled at the blade. He knew Luffy could handle a sword just as easily as he could handle his iced ones. Heck, Dragon has even tried to make Luffy pick up a real blade, as to not rely too much on his ice powers. You never knew when someone would show up and be able to neutralize his abilities. And if he had to fight with the influence of seastone, it is best to be prepared to have every base covered than not.
Surprisingly this has been one of the few things Luffy never bothered to change his mindset on it. Yeah he can handle a blade fairly easy, but he still preferred to work with his ice than anything.
"I hope you like it Luffy, I came upon it in one of my travels. It is not a named blade, but it does have a slight presence to it. I hope you take good care of it."
Luffy had been silent for a while. Sabo nudged his brother lightly. "Ne Lu, do you mind if I take a look at it?"
Luffy gently shook his head and sheathed the blade and gave it to his brother. "Ne Mihawk? Why give it to me?"
Mihawk looked lightly taken aback. "To be honest I am not certain, I can't quite place it, but you could call it a hunch. I felt that this would be a good sword for you, that is all I can say for certain."
"YIKES!" Luffy and Mihawk turned to Sabo, who had just barely grabbed onto the blade as he had let it go for a brief moment.
Luffy walked over to Sabo. "What's wrong Sabo?" Sabo just stared at the blade for a minute, sheathing it as he was doing so. "The blade is ice cold! I just gently placed a finger on it, and it was super cold. Caught me of guard is all."
"Cold?" Luffy grabbed the blade again and felt the blade's blade. It is as Sabo said, the sword was cold.
Turning to Hawkeye again. "You said the sword did not have a name right?"
Mihawk nodded his head. "As far as I know. I even asked a few couple of swords dealers and they said the same thing. 'It has a slight presence, but it is not a named sword.' I myself have spent a few hours meditating with the blade trying to figure out its origin. All I know is that it was created a normal sword, up in the cold waters of North Blue and over time it has created itself a presence."
Luffy just stared at the blade for a bit. "If it has a presence then it should have a name, since its blade is cold... how about Tsumeita Ha?"
Mihawk gave a faint smile. "Cold Blade... that is a good name for a sword like that, and something only you would name Luffy. Tsumeita Hah, heh yeah it really fits. Enjoy your blade Luffy, I'll be going now." Mihawk left the area, leaving Luffy with his newly gained sword.
.:VxG:.
It had been around a year now, after Luffy had obtained his new sword from Mihawk and would spend some extra hours with it after training and Dragon's lecturing.
Sabo was currently nineteen and Luffy is sixteen, Dragon has pulled them to the side to talk about some new training regime.
"Have either of the two of you heard of the six powers or something called Haki?"
Both boys shook their heads. Dragon only nodded his head. "I would guess so, you have stayed here on the main island, only ever going out, with me to sea when I have some smaller jobs where you can help out. But that is not the point, I am going to train you in at least unlocking your Observation and Armaments Haki. I am also going to train you in some of the six powers. Why don't we begin?"
Sabo raised his hand. "Dragon-sir, what is it that we are learning. What are the six powers, and what is Haki?"
Dragon only smiled. "A good question Sabo. Why don't we start off with Haki, as it is the simplest of the two."
Sitting down onto the ground, waving for the two to do the same he continued.
"Haki is a power that lies dormant in all life forms. It is the power of 'presence', 'fighting spirit' and 'intimidation'. You need a clear mind and a strong will to be able to fully master them. The criteria of Haki is put into three categories, or as many likes to call it: 'colors'."
Sabo and Luffy looked confused at Dragon, what had colors to do with anything?
Ignoring the confused glances of the two he continued. "Let us begin with something you should know about. The colors of Observation, It is by far harder to unlock than Armaments. It is the one we are going to focus on unlocking first and train a little before we start to unlock your Armaments Haki. The colors of Observation, are basically a way for you to in a way 'sense' others' presence, allows you to almost 'see' what your opponent is going to do as soon as they decide what he or she will do. With full mastery, you can even communicate with thought with another who has full mastery of it as well."
Luffy had stars in his eyes. "OOooohhhhohohhh, and we are going to be able to learn this?"
Dragon nodded, smiling as Luffy threw his fists in the air yelling 'YATTA'
Dragon managed to calm he hyperactive teen, and continued on with his explanation. "Before you ask Sabo, we are going to start trying to unlock the hardest first and go over to something a little easier, as Armaments is pure will power, and a little physical strength. In observation you need an open mind. Be ready for anything and see it coming before it actually happens."
Grabbing two pieces of cloth he tied it to cover the two teens' eyes. The hours went on with Dragon whacking a stick over the two boys' heads, a lot of whining and wound licking later, it was time for dinner.
.:VxG:.
Dragon could not sleep, it was currently a little past midnight and he was headed to the balcony overseeing the ocean. He was a little surprised to find Luffy casually leaning on the railing, a fond smile as he stares out towards the ocean.
Now that Dragon could think about it, Luffy would always had this fond look on his face, where ever it was when they were on the ship, or standing here on top of the balcony just watching the waves.
"Luffy, what are you doing up so late?" Luffy turned around in a flash, his hand gently grasping onto his blade handle at his side, slightly drawing it halfway out of its sheath. Over the year he had become very fond of the sword and always had it at his side. "Dad?... Geez scare me a bit more why don't you?" Putting the blade back, he turned around so his back was to the railing, his elbows leaning onto it all the same.
"Hehe, sorry son. I was not expecting anyone to be up here. That is all."
Luffy pouted, but ignored it. "Dad can I ask you a question?"
Dragon only laughed lightly. "You already did son, but sure, fire away!"
Luffy only rolled his eyes, only for them to turn serious. "Dad, I am going to leave in a few months' time. And I am truly grateful for everything you have done to me. And I feel like I owe it to you. I am not going to quit my dream of becoming the new Pirate King, which my uncle once was. But at the same time, I kinda want to help you as well, riding the world of the World Government."
Luffy tipped his head down, making the straw hat onto his head drop a shadow on his eyes.
"I want to help you with work when I am on my voyage. I am still going to be a pirate, but I want to be a revolutionary as well. And the only way for me to do this is if you allow me to do minor jobs every now and then. It is going to be a good experience for my future crew as well. Can I ask this of you dad?"
Luffy tilted his head up again, his eyes focused on his father's eyes. Dragon could only smile. He pulled his son into a hug. "You don't have to ask son, but you need some proof that you are a revolutionary as well. Nothing big, but enough to give a hint to anyone you might meet."
Luffy only smiled. "I think I got it covered."
.:VxG:.
Dragon and Sabo were standing by the railing of the boat, on route to a mission they also were going to drop Luffy off, for him to walk the rest of the way to meet up with Shanks, so that they could take him further towards the reverse mountain.
Luffy was clothed in a light blue cardigan that was open at the chest, it had a white fluff trim at the bottom edge of the jacket. He had black shorts that went to a little bellow his knees, a deep red sash at his abdomen. He had his trusty straw hat on his head, a Log Pose at his right hand, and a black wrist band on his left.
"Are you certain you got everything you need, Luffy? You have the Den Den Mushi, right? Do you have the log pose? And don't forget your wrist bands!"
Luffy groaned "Dad! Stop it! I am seventeen. I got everything, don't worry."
Luffy was just minutes away from leaving home and Dragon has become a little anxious.
Sabo swept him into a huge hug and squeezed him tightly. "I am going to miss you Lu, do take care of yourself."
Luffy could only hug his brother back. "I will. And the moment I bump into our brothers I'll tell them they are missed."
Sabo only nodded. "You do that Lu, and we'll meet up again one day, you have my vivre card right?"
"Hehe, I do. I have Torao's and Ace's too and you got mine too right?"
Sabo held up a piece of paper. "Of course I do dummy, take care now. Get going before Dragon-san puts you in a kairoseki cage, and prevents you from leaving." Sabo put a quick kiss on his brother's fore head and let him out of his embrace.
"Shishishi, it would not have been the first time. Bye Sabo. Bye dad."
And with that he jumped off the railing, standing onto the frozen water, giving a last wave to his family he walked off to meet up with Shanks. Where too from there, he had no idea. Wherever the waves took him, it was bound to be an adventure.
.:VxG:.
VxG: Sooo yeah, Luffy is finally leaving to become a pirate and a revolutionary at the same time. I hope you have enjoyed the story so far, we have been going for a little while. But we are still far from done with this story. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Won't you agree dearest Sun?
Sun: Of course. ^-^
VxG: Thought you'd say that, Anyway a quick note for everything that is to come for the next few chapters. I promised I would tell you about wich chapter the Poll awnser is going to be posted in. The chapter the poll awnser if going to be in is chapter nineteen. I have sumurised everything else up until that point, and I can tell you all right away, that the said chapter is going to be named 'First blood', My finger has made a hundred percent recovery so I am going to work my ass of to get to that point. Chapter thirteen is nearing its conclusion, so without any further ado, this has been VxG, and I am hoping to write more for you all in the future. See you all in chapter 10.