"Wait! Franky, dock at the back of the island!" yelled Kav from the crow's nest. "What's wrong with here?" asked Usopp. "The people here are scared of pirates." replied Kav, trying her best to cover her fear. "How did you know that?" asked Nami. "This is my h-hometown." answered Kav. She almost choked herself. Zoro and Sanji looks at Kav worriedly.
"What's wrong? You sound like you're scared of this place." said Usopp. "It's just that I resemble her too much." said Kav. "Her?" asked Chopper. "M-my mother." said Kav. "It's normal for you two to be alike. You're related." said Nami. Kav flinched when she heard the last part. "That's the problem. The people here hate her." said Kav. "What did she do?" asked Usopp. "She... She..." Kav drops onto the floor, unable to speak the words in her mind. She controls herself from crying. Suddenly, she feel a weight on top her head. She looks up to see Zoro's hand on top of her.
"She killed her husband." said Zoro, helping Kav to answer. Sanji kicks Usopp for asking the question. "Don't ask a lady's past, you idiot!" yelled Sanji. "Ah, I got it! Sorry, Kav. I didn't meant to get you upset." apologized Usopp. "It's okay, Usopp. It's not your fault." said Kav. "So, just sail to the back of the island please." "Roger that." said Franky as he steered the ship to the back of the island.
Before anyone left the ship, Kav stopped them. "Wear disguises first." said Kav. "Why?" asked Luffy. "In this island, every kid's dream is to become a marine when they grow up." said Kav. "What about yours?" asked Nami. "I didn't care those back then. Be it a marine or pirate, I just wanted to be on the sea." said Kav. "Then did all those kids became a marine?" asked Usopp. "No, they didn't. They're afraid." said Kav. "Afraid of what?" asked Chopper. Kav takes a deep breath before answering. "My dad was a marine. They were afraid of becoming one after what happened to him. He was killed right in front of us." said Kav slowly, controlling her emotions. "After he was killed, the killer laughed and sliced him to pieces." said Kav, her tears falling down her cheeks.
Everyone gasped. "How could someone do such a thing?!" asked Nami. "Nami, can I just stay back on the ship?" asked Kav as she wipes away her tears. "Sure. And go rest. We'll take care of the supplies. Zoro, you stay behind to look after her." said Nami. "Ah, leave it to me." said Zoro. "No, I'm fine by myself. Go buy some more supplies to clean your swords." said Kav. "But-" "No buts. The best swordsman can't have dirty swords." said Kav, forcing a smile. "You too, Sanji. The food is almost out. Go and buy some more. You guys don't need to look after me." said Kav. "Are you sure, Kav-chan?" asked Sanji worriedly. "I'm sure. Now go." ordered Kav. "Okay, Kav-chan. I'll be back soon." said Sanji as he gets down the ship with Nami.
"Stay here. I'll be back soon. I promise." said Zoro as he pats Kav's head before getting down the ship as well. Kav watches everyone disappears into the forest before sighing. She takes out her den den mushi to call Sengoku. "We're here." said Kav. "Good. They'll arrived there tomorrow. Don't let them escape the island until then." said Sengoku. Kav remains silent. "Kav?" asked Sengoku worriedly. "Huh? Ah... Yes... sir." said Kav sadly. She had to leave the others so soon. "You'll be able to come back to headquarters again. Don't let those pirates get into you." ordered Sengoku. "Yes, sir..." replied Kav. "Uh, Kav... I just received a report. Gus is... near your hometown." said Sengoku carefully. Kav immediately drops her den den mushi and herself onto the floor. "No... No! It can't be... He can't be here! Why now?! At all times?!" said Kav in panic. "Calm down, Kav! We'll capture him! I promise! For now, stay on high alert, understand?" asked Sengoku. "Yes, sir..." said Kav as she disconnect her den den mushi. She puts her den den mushi back into her pocket.
Kav looks at her surroundings before jumping down the ship and goes into the forest to hide. "This may be a good spot to hide and keep the ship safe." muttered Kav to herself. "Are you sure about that?" asked a voice. "What?! UMH!" Kav immediately turns around but is grabbed tightly with a cloth covering her mouth. Kav struggles but fails to escape from the enemy's grab. She starts to lose conscious and falls into the enemy's arms.
Kav wakes up to find herself tied with strong metal chains on a pole in the middle of the town. "Whoever you are, let go of me!" yelled Kav as she struggles to free herself. She immediately stops when she heard a familiar laugh. "Wahahahaha, long time no see, Kav. You missed me?" asked a tall dark brown-haired man with a scar across his neck. Kav is covered in fear. Her past memories coming back into her head. "W-what are you doing here, Gus?!" asked Kav, scared. "After I got out of prison, I got a little bored. So, I came back here to see if I can find you. Just my luck! You're still on the island." said the man named Gus. Gus holds up Kav's chin. "It's been ten years already. You sure grew up. Look how nice your body is. Just waiting for me to touch them." said Gus lustfully.
"Get away from her!" Gus was punched flying by Luffy. The others all arrive and stand behind him. "Luffy! Guys!" yelled Kav. "I'll get you out of there, Kav!" yelled Luffy as he rushes towards Kav. A knife came flying towards Luffy, he immediately jumps away. "Hehheh, so you found a pirate to be your backup huh?" asked Gus as he's covered with knifes. "Luffy, he's a devil fruit user. He can change anything into knifes." said Kav. "Ah." said Luffy angrily. Gus whistles and men comes out from every corner of the buildings, surrounding Luffy and his crew. "I'll take care of him, you guys take care of the rest." said Luffy as he goes into Gear second. "Roger." said Zoro and Sanji. "Aye aye, captain." said Usopp. "Leave it to us." said Nami confidently.
Luffy runs towards Gus while the others take on his crew. Gus turns his whip into multiples knifes with a flexible body. He slashes the whip towards Luffy, but he dodges it. Instead of hitting Luffy, the whip slashes Kav. "Argh!" yelled Kav painfully. "Kav! You bastard! Gomu Gomu no Pistol!" yelled Luffy as he launches his attack. Gus dodges Luffy's attack and continues to slash Kav with his whip while laughing.
A lot of blood is coming out from Kav's wounds. She only has a little conscious left in her. The others had already finished their part, only Luffy is left. He is still fighting with Gus. The others rushes towards Kav and unties her. Zoro carries her on his arms as Chopper checks up on her. "Kav! Can you hear me?" asked Chopper worriedly. "Ah..." replied Kav weakly. "Oi, Kav. You should've been able to fight that guy yourself, did he poisoned you or something?" asked Usopp. "No... I'm.. just scared of... him." said Kav. "Scared? Wait, don't tell me he's the one who killed..." said Nami. She couldn't finished her sentence with Kav in such a terrible state. "Ah... He's the... one." replied Kav, knowing what Nami wanted to say. As soon as she finished, Kav falls unconscious. Everyone was panicking. Chopper immediately checks on her again. He relaxes a bit after he checked her. "She's okay, but she needs to be treated." said Chopper. The others relaxes a bit after they heard what Chopper said.
"Straw hat! Why are you helping that girl?! Do you even know who she is?!" asked Gus as he blocks Luffy's attack. Everyone turns their attention to Gus. "She's my friend!" yelled Luffy as he continues his attacks. "Friend? A marine will never become friends with a pirate!" yelled Gus. "Kav is not a marine!" Luffy yelled back. "Oh she is." said Gus, smirking. "She is the only marine who is trained personally by both Sengoku the Buddha and Garp the Fist!" yelled Gus. "What?!" yelled the others. "So what?! She's still my friend! I won't forgive you for hurting her!" yelled Luffy as he lands the finishing blow, knocking Gus unconscious.
Kav wakes up to find herself back in the ship. She gets out of Chopper's room and hears everyone's voices in the kitchen. She decides to head to the kitchen but stops dead in her track when she heard their conversation. "What are we going to do now that we know that Kav's a marine?" asked Usopp. "I still can't believe that she's a marine." said Chopper. "If Kav really is a marine, that explains how she knew Aokiji and where she learns her skills from." said Robin. "I'll still love Kav-chan even if she's a marine~" swooned Sanji before turning back to normal and said, "I can tell it from her eyes that she really does enjoy her time with us." "This is a super tough problem we gotten ourselves into." said Franky as he scratches his chin. "Yohohoho, I think Kav-san is a nice person." said Brook.
"Ne, what do we do, Luffy?" asked Nami. "Hm... Kav is a nice person, I don't think she'll capture us." said Luffy. "Sanji, food! I'm hungry!" yelled Luffy. Kav immediately runs back to Chopper's room. Only Zoro who was silent the whole time noticed her presence.
Kav waited until everyone went to sleep before going out to the deck. She stands on the railings, ready to jump down. "Where do you think you're going?" Kav turns around to see Zoro standing at the deck looking at her. "I'm leaving." said Kav, not looking into Zoro's eyes. "Look at me in the eyes and tell me that you want to leave us." ordered Zoro. Kav stays silent and looks away from Zoro.
Zoro moves closer to Kav. "Tell me the truth. Did the marines sent you here?" asked Zoro. Kav nods silently. "Then are you going to capture us?" asked Zoro. Kav shakes her head, still keeping silent. "Would you just look at me?" asked Zoro a little angry. "I don't want to. I lied to you guys all this time." said Kav sadly. "We don't care about that." said Zoro. "I'm a marine. I don't belong here." said Kav. "But do you really want to leave?" asked Zoro seriously. Kav stays silent again. Zoro grabs onto hers shoulders. "Answer me!" yelled Zoro. "No! I don't want to! But I have to! I've already lied to the one I love! How can I stay with someone I had lied to?!" yelled Kav as she starts crying. Zoro was taken back. "Huh? What do you mean?" asked Zoro. "I'm in love with you! I'm sure you'd hate me. I'm a liar! I'm a marine! Your enemy! I'm a threat to all of y-" Zoro cuts Kav off by kissing her. He places a hand on her head and the other on her waist. Kav melts into the kiss, wrapping her arms around Zoro.
"I won't hate you. I'm sure the others won't to." said Zoro after breaking the kiss. "And I'm in love with you too." said Zoro as he places his forehead with Kav's. "But I still have to go. The marines will arrive tomorrow. You guys need to get out of here as soon as possible. I'll buy you guys some time for you to escape." said Kav. "No, you're coming with us." said Zoro. "Let me repay you guys for what you have did for me. You can't stop me." said Kav with determination. Zoro looks at Kav for a moment before sighing. "Fine, but be safe." said Zoro. "I will." said Kav. Zoro pulls Kav for another kiss before letting her go.
Zoro watches Kav's shadow disappears into the forest. "I'll be counting on you to look after her." said Zoro. "Fufu, I thought you didn't notice me." said Robin, coming out from the shadows. "Don't worry. I'll look after her until she's on board her ship. I wouldn't want her boyfriend to be worried." teased Robin. Zoro's instantly turns red. "Shut up!" yelled Zoro, completely embarrassed. Robin just giggles at his reactions.