One Piece of Death Note
By Yukirei (a.k.a. Cosmiko Ling)
Disclaimer: I do not own One Piece, Death Note, Bleach nor any of their respective characters. One Piece belongs to Oda Eiichiro-sensei, Death Note to Ohba Tsugumi-sensei and Obata Takeshi-sensei, and Bleach to Kubo Tite-sensei. This is a non-profit fanfiction written by a fan, for the enjoyment of other fans.
Warning: Pointless, discontinued fic beginning ahead. Spoilers for Alabasta arc. No particular spoilers for the other series.
Pairing(s): none
Character(s): Straw Hat Pirates
Summary: A mysterious killer is loose on the seas. (Mention of Death Note and Bleach characters)
The news had been splashed over the front page of the papers for the past two weeks: A mystery killer, or killers perhaps, was loose on the seas.
They operated by some inconceivable power - researchers from the World Government claimed that it was from some yet to be identified Devil's Fruit. Their reach was far - their victims came from all four seas, North, South, East and West, and many more from the Sea of Dangers, the Grand Line itself. This had led to speculation that this mysterious killer was personally situated in the Grand Line.
Some say he was a pirate hunter. His victims were notorious pirates, all on the Wanted list and worth at least a few hundred thousand beri each. Yet, strangely enough, he never stepped forward to claim any reward.
Naturally, the marines were mostly delighted at this free labour; after all, his victims were usually "Wanted Dead Or Alive" - all the better if they were dead. However, a silent minority questioned the killer's motives and the danger of the situation - for anyone or any organisation to be in control of such great power as to snuff out life as easily as blowing out a candle's quivering flame.
On the other hand, pirate hunters grumbled about the waste of the bounty and the impossible strength of the competition.
Pirate haters had nothing but praise for him, while pirates treated him with feelings that ranged from contempt to admiration, from fear to awe.
"Is there anything interesting in the papers today, Nami-san?" Sanji asked as he set Nami's plate on the table before her, slapping away the hand that reached stealthily (so its owner had hoped) behind his back towards the plate for Robin still in his other hand.
"Something that the marines aren't too happy with," Nami replied distractedly as she quickly scanned through the cover story.
Across the table, Luffy sulked as he rubbed his sore hand.
Sanji cast a glare at Luffy before putting on his best smile as he served Robin her meal. A slight, polite smile in return sent Sanji floating as he fluttered back to his stove to serve up the food for the rest of the crew.
"Is it something to do with Kira?" Chopper asked as Nami laid the paper down.
Kira - literally, Killer. The marines weren't usually very creative with the names they give. One of their officers who smoked, they call him Smoker. Now there's this guy who killed, it was hardly a surprise that they would call him Killer.
Zoro slinked into the galley sleepily and plomped himself down in the empty spot beside Luffy.
Nami nodded.
"Who has he killed this time?" Usopp asked, a shiver trailing down his spine.
Sanji returned to the table with several plates balanced on the length of his arms.
Luffy eagerly pounced on his plate before its bottom even touched the table.
"Captain Zaraki."
"Captain Zaraki?!" Usopp and Chopper exclaimed, jaws dropping.
"Fhu's hat?" Luffy managed through his gigantic mouthful of food.
Chopper too looked at Usopp, mystified.
"He's one of the strongest marine officers," Usopp said darkly. "A killing machine. They say he kills for the joy of the fight and kills anyone who is an obstacle to the pursuit of his prey - the pirates he was after... To think that Kira is able to kill someone like that...!"
Chopper gaped.
"You guys are missing the point," Nami said, some exasperation in her voice.
The boys at the table looked blank.
"I want to fight him!!" Luffy suddenly declared.
"...he's already dead, Luffy."
"Oh..." Luffy looked disappointed.
"Please enlighten us on the point, Nami-san?"
"Well, Kira's previous victims were all notorious pirates. Everyone had thought that he was on the side of the marines. But Zaraki is a marine. Killing Zaraki indicates that Kira may not actually be taking sides. "
"Ahh" went Usopp, Chopper and Luffy.
Zoro's eyebrows furrowed in thought.
"Nami-san is so wise~ "
"How are the marines responding?" Robin asked Nami.
"The papers tried to interview Captain Rotwood, but he declined to comment."
Date written: ? Some time in 2006 or 2007?
Post-fic A/N: This was the beginning of a crossover I had wanted to write. But as I can no longer remember my Grand Plans for how the story was supposed to go, I'm afraid it has been discontinued.