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The decision and Big News

The entire crew stood there in silence as each had read the note. This was unbelievable, truly this was perhaps one of the few things they never expected to happen. So many things happened during the course of their journey. First from East Blue, the mythical devil fruits were found to be real and common in the Grand Line. They saw giants and dinosaurs. They found out that there was an entire ocean and even islands in the sky. They saw zombies, fishmen, mermaids and even cyborgs. And even more amazing things happened like them taking out an entire organization by themselves and even successfully destroying a world government strong hold. Indeed so many things happened but there was one thing that the crew was absolutely sure would never happen. And that was a crewmate, a nakama, one of their family leaving the crew. Ussop leaving by itself was unbelievable and one of his and the entire crew's worst memories but he returned. However, the one who brought them together, the one who was so committed to their safety, their happiness was the one to leave. That was so unbelievable.

Someone who was not familiar with this crew would say that the chances of the captain leaving the crew is greater than the chances of finding an island in the sky. Others might say that the chances of the captain leaving the crew is better than the chances successfully invading and escaping from a world government strong hold. The Straws Hats all though differently. For them, the chances of finding an island in the sky or invading and escaping a world government chances were indeed extremely slim. But they were better than the chances of their captain leaving the crew. At least with a sky island and the world government stronghold, as slim as they both were, there was still a chance. With Luffy leaving the crew, there was no chance of that ever happening. That was an absolute fact. That was even more true than even the most fundamental law of physics. Luffy loved the crew and would never leave it no matter what. It was absolutely impossible. And yet right here, this note, obviously left behind by their captain, that law, that fact, was broken. Luffy has always been known to defy the impossible and do things which are always thought to be impossible. But this, this was so, it could not even be put into words.

Flashback

As soon as Nami's screamed echoed throughout the ship, the crew knew something was off. Not surprising the first person off was Sanji however for once he was not in his love cook mode but in a state where he wants to help a nakama who needs help urgently. Nami just had a way of screaming that identified the problem at hand. When the idiot trio pulled a prank on her, she screamed a certain way. When she found out that the crew spent all of their money or lost their treasure, she screamed another way, when someone was in danger, she screamed a special way. And everyone in the crew, even the most recent additions Franky and Brooke could identify that something was horribly wrong for her to scream like that. And for her to scream like that on board the Thousand Sunny, where there are so many powerful fighters and the atmosphere is always happy, something big must have happened.

Sanji kicking upon the door: Nami-san.

Sanji at this point didn't care about the dept he would get for destroying the door. Right now his nakama needed him, and the fact that it was one of his ladies made it even more urgent.

Sanji: Nami-san whats wrong.

Nami was on the floor, tears flowing freely from her eyes. The ways she was on the floor, it was so sad that absolutely no one outside the crew could identify her as the usual stingy mikan loving and violent navigator of the Straw Hats. The way she was on her, the way her eyes were shadowed by her orange hair and the way the tears flowed, it was a heartbreaking site. In fact, they way she way now, only four members of the crew ever saw her in such a state. The way she was now, so sad and vulnerable was frighteningly reminiscent of the time when she asked Luffy to help her in her home town of Cocoyashi Village. Of course Arlong was defeated and that was the only time she ever really needed help so it couldn't be that she needed help that desperately.

If it the situation wasn't so bad Sanji would have been in his love mode and asked her to let him hug her which would result in a victory and a nosebleed from him. However he knew there was a time and place for everything and right now, it was not that time.

Sanji: Nami-san, are you alright?

Nami did not respond for she was still on the floor and the tears did not slow down. Sanji was reluctant to touch her for in such a vulnerable state. However his eyes soon picked up on too unusual sites in the room. The first was Luffy's straw hat. It was common knowledge that the only place to find Luffy's straw hat is on the idiot's head or draped around his neck. For it to not be there was unusual. The second was the small note which lay beside her. Sanji picked it up and read it silently to himself. The only words that could come out of his mouth.

Sanji clentching his teeth and cigarette: That … baka.

The rest of the crew came in after Sanji. They too came in as quickly as they could hearing the terrible scream. They all stood around the perverted cook and violent navigator who at this point, were not in perverted or in violent moods. Something was off, they could all feel it. Whenever something was wrong with one of their crew, they could tell. Luffy could tell that despite Nami leaving, she did not betray them. They too had similar abilites though Luffy had the greatest insights and instincts which made him the first to know and why he was the captain despite him being the most idiotic person alive. They all stood around the pair and a circle with just one though, going through their minds.

Zoro, Ussop, Chopper, Robin, Franky, Brooke: What is going on?

Flashback End

As soon as the words left Sanji's mouth, it was deathly silent. The silence was so great that even a graveyard would sound more noisy and lively. Despite it being a so quiet on the outside, each one of them had a major storm on the inside. Zoro for example struggled not to draw his swords and slice the cook it. Normally he would not hesitate and in fact be happy to chop the cook up. But those times he would usually only use the blunts sides and not one of his Nitoryuu and Santoryuu techniques. How dare the cook say such lies about his captain. However he knew that the cook would never stoop so low. Which meant that as terrible as it sounded, it was true. Ussop was the crew's liar and if anyone would tell a lie, it would be him, but even he would not lie about something like this. What Sanji had said was true, a nakama had left of his own free will. And not just anyone, but the captain, the leader, the cornerstone, the pillar of strength. The one that the crew could always depend on had left.

Zoro: This is absolute bullshit.

Sanji: …

Ussop: Luffy, why

Chopper crying: Luffy

Franky was crying but unlike his usual crying, this time it was real.

Franky: Straw Hat, you really did this?

Brooke was a skeleton so it usually hard to tell his emotions unless you listened to his voice. But this time, you could tell that emotion was pouring out of him.

Robin: …

Robin herself was well known to keep her emotions in check but even she who was able to do it for twenty years had great difficulty hiding her sadness. After all this was one of her true family and most of all her savior. She was perhaps taking this better because she knew about the second argument between Luffy and Nami. So she was expecting things to be very different in the crew especially between Nami and Luffy. But for him to actually do this. Even she did not see that coming. Besides Nami, she owed Luffy the most and loved him a lot though not romantically. This, this was too much, even for someone like her who has seen the worst the world has to offer.

However the one who took this the worst was Nami. As the first to find out and the one who felt solely responsible, she was taking this the hardest. She was reduced to a mere shell of her usual feisty self. She stopped crying but you could still her sniffles and her eyes were blood shot. She hadn't said anything.

Sanji: That stupid rubber shit. I knew he was selfish but this. This is a new low. I mean how could he just abandon the crew. Not to mention he made Nami-san cry. I swear when we get him back I'm gonna really kick his shitty ass for this. It's bad enough a made Nami-san cry and Robin-chan sad, but to abandon the entire crew. Dammit.

Zoro: Oye love cook. Our captain just left us. This is no time to be a usual Casanova.

Sanji: You shut up marimo. No matter what the cause, I would never let a man who makes two beautiful ladies cry.

Zoro: Like hell. This whole thing started because Nami could not keep her temper in check. She was always like this, exploding and hitting us for no reason. But when she had that argument with Luffy she went too far.

Sanji: Don't you blame poor Nami-san on this. I would not let a stupid inconsiderate worthless swordsman like yourself talk to her like that. She's suffering a lot. Did you see the state she was in when we found her.

Franky and Brook tried to get in between the two. Normally they would not bother with the two fighting but they could tell it was escalating to dangerous levels. It was bad enough that they had one terrible fight which resulted in a nakama leaving. They certainly did not need another one happening. Luffy's absence was already beginning to tear the crew down.

Zoro: Hmph. Suffering. Didn't seem like she was suffering when she insulted Luffy. She blamed all of our troubles on him and said that everything bad that happened to us was his fault.

Sanji: What do you know of suffering? You're either too busy training like the savage that you are or sleeping like a worthless lazy bum. You cannot see the stress that Nami-san was going through because you were too focused on yourself.

Zoro: We were all going through stress. All of us were having a hard time during those harsh few weeks. They did wear us out but not one of us let it affect the crew. No one except for Nami that is.

Sanji: Why you …

Zoro: I am not the one who shouted at Luffy for no reason, she was. I am not the one who chose to horribly attack his little faults, she was. He may not be the perfect captain but I would never accept any other captain besides him. And I would certainly not let this slide. I would not let the person who drove our captain away go without serious consequences.

Sanji took out his cigarette: …

Sanji: Last I checked you did nothing the first time. You were right there when this all started and you could have stopped it. But you didn't. You just let her continue. You didn't even try and comfort him after so don't act all high and mighty. You're just as guilty as she is.

Zoro: I didn't try and stop it? I went out of my way to interfere and let her know that she was out of line but she completely ignored me.

Zoro pointed to Nami and glared at her with such hate that she just wanted to crawl into some hole and die. Sanji noticed this and couldn't help but grit his teeth. He knew Zoro had him there.

Zoro: What about you. When she left you took her side. That is much worse and you know it.

Sanji: …

Zoro: Are you still going to side with that witch you worthless cook?

Sanji: Of course I am?

Zoro: So you are saying that you are going to side with Nami. The one who insulted our captain. The one who insulted him with lies. You are going to side with the one who drove our captain away.

Sanji was at a loss of words. Of course he would never side with the person who drove his captain away but at the same time it is just not part of him to ever not take a lady's side.

Zoro: I see. Your silence says it all.

Zoro tying his bandana: Then allow me to side with my captain and defend his honor you despicable traitor.

Zoro then placed Kuina's sword in his mouth while holding the other two in his hands. The crew held their breaths. This was not going to be one of their usual fights. This was real and Zoro looked like he was out for blood. Sanji did not show it but to have Zoro face him with his bandana and three swords hurt him. Behind all their bickering and fighting the two were nakama and brothers. So to have a brother look at you like he wants to take your life hurts. But what hurt even more was for Zoro to call him a traitor. Sanji despite his usual gruffy and rude attitude was loyal to the crew and for a crew member to call him a traitor was truly a hurtful thing. He'd rather be called anything else. That term signified that you were no longer nakama.

Nonetheless the sight of the crying navigator was enough to make him want to even fight Zoro. He went into a stance prepared to defend her. He knew this was not going to be one of their ordinary fights but he was determined to go through with it. Just as they were about to clash, several arms sprouted around them holding them both in place. They both turned to the source of the multiple arms.

Robin with tears: Both of you stop this at once. I can't stand it anymore.

Both of them relaxed. Zoro took off his headband and Sanji relaxed. They both knew they were out of line and even though they would never admit were sorry for attempting to hurt each other. But Robin's tears had great effect on both of them. Robin was the most level headed person on the crew and the one who displayed the least emotions. In fact the only time they actually saw her cry was during their raid on Ennies Lobby to free her from Cipher Pol 9 and her dreadful past. For her to cry again meant that she was under such intense pain and suffering and in fact they were only adding to that. Both regretted it. Sanji would normally be the first at her side but since he felt responsible for this, for siding with Nami despite knowing it was wrong, for actually fighting one of his brothers and worse of all making one of his nakama cry. The fact that it was Robin, one of the lades made it even worse.

Robin who still had tears streaming down her face: Fighting would not solve anything. Our captain has already left us. We cannot let this break us down or else things would never be the same.

Robin after a moment of silence: The one who is hurting the most is Nami. By doing this you are not only hurting yourselves, but us as well. And worst of all your hurting that poor girl. Think of what she has been through. What you are doing is making this even worse.

The Straw Hat crew flinched. They knew she was right. While they were all suffering, it was as clear as day that the one who took this the worst and suffering the worst was Nami. She had all but become a grief filled shell of her former self. She looked as if the crew never came to save her from Arlong and that she lost everything.

Ussop also crying: I can't believe this happened. I knew things would have been different ever since that argument but this.

Chopper was sniffling and hadn't stopped crying. To him, Luffy was a hero. One of the first people besides Doctorine and Hiruluk to accept him. Also Luffy was so incredibly strong and brave. He was a role model to Chopper as well as someone Chopper always played with and had fun with. Whenever he was scared besides Zoro, Luffy was the one he would go too, perhaps because they were always goofing off and that Chopper knew Luffy was the strongest. He too took Luffy's leaving badly.

Chopper: Luffy.

Ussop seeing Chopper crying went down and sat besides the little reindeer and pulled him into a hug. This was an unusual hug as most hugs they had were hugs whenever a monster or strong enemy showed up and they hugged each other out of fright. This hug was out of comfort and probably the closest hug the two ever had. Ussop too held Luffy in high regard. While he did not look up to Luffy, he still saw him as a brother and best friend. He could tell all sorts of lies about himself being captain and feats that Luffy accomplished, he could take credit for them. They were nakama so there was no problem. But now.

Franky had his glasses over his eyes.

Franky: Straw hat. What have you done?

Franky was recent addition to the crew but he too respect Luffy. Luffy led a group into the impenetrable Ennies Lobby to save a single nakama. Franky himself wanted to do that for Tom but he couldn't. Luffy did. Also he saw how committed Luffy was to his nakama after briefly seeing his battle with the powerful CP9 agent Rob Lucci. After Luffy defeated the infamous dark justice fanatic, Franky respect Luffy even more. Luffy nearly risked death to defeat that seemingly invincible man. That moment after they rescued Robin, Franky saw Luffy as invincible himself. A powerful man like Lucci could not take the straw hat boy down, he did not fear the World Government so Franky thought that maybe he was invincible. To think that a few words could actually finally do what two Schibukai, CP9, the world government and even Admiral Akainu could not do. It was so unreal. And yet he knew from the paper that girly found, it was. Tears were flowing from his eyes.

Brooke with his face hollowed by lack of flesh too was heart broken. He too saw Luffy as invincible. He tried so long to get his shadow back from the samurai Ryuuma. And he failed constantly. And Luffy defeated the great giant demon Oz and Moriah himself who was powered up by 1000 shadows. Just one of them could defeat Ryuuma and Luffy defeated both. If he could do that, then Brooke was convinced that he could do anything. Yet to think that someone like Luffy, who always seemed so positive, so strong willed to actually do this. Could actually be defeated by his own nakama. Brooke did not know what to make of this except that it brought him great pain to his heart. And this time there was no skull joke. This time he really had a heart.

However all of their pain, paled in comparison to Nami's. The moment she read that piece of paper she filled her entire world fall apart. Her entire world was based on Luffy. She joined the crew in order to make Luffy the Pirate King. He freed her village from Arlong and allowed her to finally live her dream. He did not have to help her. She betrayed the crew and stole his ship. He had no reason to come for her especially since she betrayed the crew. Yet he did. He firmly believed that she did not betray the crew. He did come back. Not only did come back for her but he freed her village. She asked for his help. She never once ever truly asked anyone for help, but she did for the first time. And he answered. He answered her call and freed her from Arlong clutches. He freed her from eight years of pain and torment. And he gave her a chance to finally live her dream. Yet how did she repay him. She repaid him by insulting him harshly. And now he left the crew. Now she could no longer help him achieve his dream to become the pirate king and she would no longer stand beside him with her map of the world. She never regretted much in life but this, this was one if not her greatest regret. She made her savior leave and now he may no ever become the pirate king.

Nami finally spoke to the crew where she in tears revealed the second argument that she had. Robin made sure to stay with her to give her emotional support. Surprisingly no one reacted badly. This was probably because they all used up their energy when they first found out that Luffy left them and now were in much more calmer states of minds. Also the worst had already happened. Luffy left them so things could not get much worse for them. There was no point in arguing and also seeing as how much Nami was hurt, the crew wisely choose not to make much of an issue with it. Finally despite how hurt Luffy was, he should not have left. He was the captain and has such had a responsibility to the crew. He should have confronted her or somehow resolved the issue. Instead he abandoned his responsibility and took the coward's way out.

Later that day the crew had a meeting to discuss the current action.

Sanji: So what should we do now?

Ussop: Isn't it obvious, we bring that idiot back.

Chopper, Franky and Brooke: Yeah

Nami looked at the crew in shock yet also in happiness. They did not hate her. But most of all they were going to find him. That meant that she would get the chance to apologize and make things right. That was the best news she got ever since this whole mess started.

Zoro: So for now who should be the captain?

Ussop seeing this jumped at the chance.

Ussop: Why me of course. I am the great Ussop-sama.

Zoro: Ussop be serious.

Ussop: Right sorry.

Nami: Guys I know that this may really sound selfish especially coming from me but I don't think there should be a new captain. I don't want another captain besides Luffy.

Sanji: Nami-san we said that we don't blame you. All of us have done our share that contributed to this mess, even the rubber bastard. The marimo himself was actually acting more out of anger. The same with me. And I agree, I don't think anyone wants another captain besides that shitty rubber monkey.

Nami: Sanji-kun. Thank you.

Sanji in love mode: Oh yes Nami swan, anything for you. But unfortunately I am unworthy of your thanks my beautiful swan.

Sanji continued his random poetry sprouts and as usual Zoro made a snide remark resulting in a fight between the two. Everyone was glad because the two were earlier about to have a full scale battle that might have split the crew up even more.

Franky: Anyway the question still remains. Who should be the captain. I mean I know that none of us would accept another captain besides Straw Hat but someone needs to be in charge.

Robin: Indeed we need someone to lead us to get him back. Luffy could never be replaced as captain but we're not going to accomplish anything without someone leading us.

Zoro: I think it should be shared between myself, Nami and Robin.

Sanji: Why do you get to be leader with my beautiful ladies? It should be me who leads the crew with Nami-san and Robin-chan. I should be working with my beautiful ladies, not some crap swordsman like you.

Zoro: You say something nose bleed boy.

Sanji: What did you say?

Zoro: …

Sanji: What?

Zoro: Nosebleed boy.

Sanji: Arg that's it. Lets finish this you…

Just as Sanji was about to finish the threat and arm sprouted out of his back and covered his mouth.

Sanji in tears: Robin-chan why. Don't tell me your actually agreeing to work with this shitty grass stain.

Robin: Sorry cook-san. Anyway explain your reasoning swordsman-san.

Zoro: Well Nami is the navigator so we have to listen to her. Also even when Luffy was still her she was always barking more orders about money and stuff and the crew always listened to her above Luffy. Most situations it was out of fear of that witch killing us but the point remains that we do all listen to her. This is particularly true when it comes to weather and navigating. When it comes to those, we listen to her unquestionably.

The crew all nodded accepting Zoro's reasoning. It was true. Nami was always like the co captain because she always was bossy and stuff and always even beat up the real captain. But they do listen to her even if its out of fear. Also when it came to navigating, no one was better than Nami and she always guided the ship down the right path.

Zoro: Also amongst the entire crew, Nami is the only one to really wear Luffy's hat. And that is a symbol of the captain of the crew. So since besides Luffy, Nami is the only one to wear it and hold on to it, so why not have her wear it all the time as the one in charge.

The crew all were amazed at that particular insight. Not only was she usually giving the most orders but she also was the one entrusted with Luffy's hat. Those two factors meant that no one was better suited than her. Zoro may be an idiot be even he could have his moments, similar to their captain.

Robin: Continue.

Zoro: As for you Robin, well your always level headed and stuff and really smart. So you could also make good decisions for the crew. Not to mention that unlike the rest of us, Nami actually listens to you.

The crew once again nodded and snickered at the end of the last part. It was true. Nami never attempted to hit, boss or charge Robin any money. This resulted in Zoro massaging a big lump on his head compliments the temporary captain Nami who did not like that barb. Sanji himself was snickering enjoying any pain the swordsman experiences.

Zoro: And as for myself. Well I am the strongest fighter here and it is customary in most pirate crews for the captain to be the strongest. Not to mention I am the first mate.

Sanji: I'll agree on the first mate part. But what do you mean you're the strongest?

Zoro: It's like I said. I am the strongest. That's why I'm number 1 while your number 7.

Sanji: Why you, you still going on about that. That was a one time miracle.

Zoro: Whatever number 7.

Before another fight could break out, both Zoro and Sanji were nursing matching lumps on their head thanks to the fiery navigator's fists. Even though it hurt, they were glad that she seemed to be returning to her old self.

So the crew agreed that leadership would be shared amonst Zoro, Name and Robin. But the crew would still have a say in matters since Luffy himself was like that.

Chopper: So we go find Luffy, Nami and all of us tell him we're sorry and convince him to rejoin.

Brooke: Seems that way Chopper-san.

Nami: Alright lets go get back our captain.

Crew: Yeah.

Franky: By the way where do we look first? I mean it's not like we know where Straw Hat went.

Robin: We should probably check the town first. We could ask around. Surely they must have seen him and recognized him since he is a famous pirate.

Franky: Good idea Robin.

Sanji: Robin-chan is so smart.

And so the crew left the ship leaving Zoro this time to guard the ship. Meanwhile Nami while searching was thinking. And then she took off Luffy's hat and held in close to her chest and made a single promise.

Nami thinking: Luffy, I'm truly sorry about what I said. You are the best captain in the world. You've done so much for me and asked for nothing in return. This time I would be the one to help you. Luffy I swear I would bring you back.

Eventually the crew searched but could not find him. So they left and decided to continue following the log pose and asking for information and getting any leads. However they have been trying for several islands and days and still they found out nothing.

Several Days later.

The crew continued searching. Despite having not found any information, that did not stop any of them, especially Nami. It seemed that she wanted to get Luffy back the most and as co captain, her enthusiasm and determination spread to the crew keeping them in high spirits. This allowed them to continue with their daily lives despite Luffy not being present. Of course tag was not much fun with Ussop and Chopper since now they only had two people instead of three. Meal times were strange since no one was stealing food and they could eat without having to defend their meals. Sanji on occasion ended up cooking too much food because most of it was supposed to go with Luffy. He was pissed that he had to throw some of it away. Despite Luffy's absence, the crew was still having a great time.

Robin: Hey everyone I found something interesting.

Nami with hope in her voice: Is it about Luffy?

Robin: No but it is something I think we would all like to see.

Robin then threw a newspaper in front of the crew and everyone stared at the front page.

Big Mom Has Been Killed.

Big Mom, one of the four emperors of the sea has been murdered. Reports are sketchy but according to sources, she was murdered by a young man wearing a dark green cloak. For some odd reasons, storms and tsunami's strangely occurred much more frequently than usual and some reported that a tall man clad in a green cloak was seen on the island which was devastated by the strange weather patterns. The storms and strange weather devastated most of her crew and fleet. Also a much smaller man also clad in a green cloak appeared before her. Since most of her crew was killed by the volatile and unstable weather and waters, the young man cloaked in green fought Big Mom and after what seemed like a huge battle killed her. With one of the four emperors dead, the world has would now fall into even more disarray than when Whitebeard was killed and the World Government is sure to panic. The young man in green is thought to be extremely dangerous and must be avoided at all costs.

The crew was deathly silent. They knew that Big Mom was one of the four strongest pirates in the world and yet she was killed by one man. Numerous thoughts all passed through there minds but one was shared by all of them.

Crew: Some one killed one of the four emperors.

Well there you have it folks. The next chapter. Just some quick notes.

First I know Zoro reacted a lot more extreme than expected. I mean when Ussop left, he pretty much maintained a level head. However Luffy was the captain and unlike with Ussop, he did believe that Nami was wrong. And Sanji would always take a woman's side over a man's side.

And Nami makes a promise to bring Luffy back. It is similar to Naruto promising to bring Sasuke back.

I think everyone can figure out that the big guy in the green cloak is Dragon and the smaller guy in the green cloak is Luffy. As of now he is going to be wearing the attire I described in Chapter 2 Extra Notes.

As for Big Mom dieing too fast. Well I did say it was several days and I honestly thought Luffy could take a Yonkou now that he was with his father. Also in those several days, something between Luffy and Dragon must have happened to have made him stronger, strong enough to kill a Yonkou. I'll keep that hidden.

Now as for Dragon killing most of Big Mom pirates. Well while Luffy can handle Big Mom alone, her and her powerful crew is another story. No matter how strong he is, he cannot take both Big Mom herself and her entire crew. So I decided to have Dragon take out most of the crew and fleets and have Luffy face Big Mom one on one. With Dragon using his powers, no one would really guess that Dragon was the one who killed most of the crew, they would simply think that it was the storms and tidal waves and the New World is known for freakish weather so the large man in green would simply be brushed off as a suspicious character, not a major culprit.

Also the fight served as a training for Luffy to become stronger. Remember he still has 3 other emperors to take one, one of who was on Roger's ship and another who wields two of the most powerful devil fruits in history. So I would have Luffy start off with her for now and gain strength and experience. Also I didn't bother include the battle because it would simply be Luffy fighting a powerful enemy. Since Big Mom was never a friend of Luffy, then there would not be much emotion, just straight out fighting so I left it out.

I think we could note like how Tobi sent Sasuke to fight the kages in order to develop his powers and gain experience, Dragon sent Luffy to fight Big Mom to get stronger. Luffy could have simply snuck into Whole Cake island and find and steal the key without her knowing and thus never fighting her. But Dragon wanted Luffy to get stronger and become a more powerful asset to his cause rather than simply just getting the key.

Oh and yes Luffy has one of the 9 keys to Uranus's prison. So 8 remaining.

Also I know it seemed too soon for her to die but like I said it was several days. I didn't see the point of having several chapters of moping and whining and crying. Or just the crew having funny moments. The story wouldn't progress.

Also I know this is supposed to be suspense and angst but I think a little humor is needed here and there.

Once again please review