In the Holy Land of Mariejois, the World Government Commander-In-Chief Kong sat at his desk, trying his hardest to not crush the Den-Den Mushi in his massive hands. "Are you telling me that Mei-Un Zenjitsu is on Little Garden?"

"Yes sir."

Kong grinded his teeth in annoyance. "I thought he was a complete different trail with that Society group? How did he manage to avoid us?"

"Uh... we are not entirely sure. Our spies saw him climb out of a Sea Kings mouth... so..."

"He's making a fool of us!" Kong tightened his opposite hand, snapping a pencil.

"Can I suggest something, sir?"

"Go ahead." Kong said, always one to hear any and all opinions.

"Why can't you just place a big bounty on him, then it's inevitable a strong bounty hunter will come across him and kill him."

"HA!" Kong let of a laugh void of humour. "That won't be possible. Not only are bounties screwed up now-a-days, but if we gave him a bounty, good people would get killed trying to get him."

"I'm sure someone could kill him." The voice on the other end protested.

"Oh, I'm sure they could kill him." Kong replied. "Defeating him is a complete different matter." Kong closed his eyes. "I need to think." With that, Kong hung up, placing the Mushi back in a draw from his desk. Kong took a deep breath, thinking.

His thoughts were interrupted as the door opened, and in walked none other than Monkey D. Garp, his hair almost completely white now.

"Garp?" Kong raised an eyebrow. "Why are you here? Did you not retire after both your son and grandson was killed?"

Garp glared at Kong. "I did."

"So why are you here?"

"I figured I should give you the news personally, since we... know each other more personally than others."

"Which is?"

"Your son has been put in Impel Down." Garp said.

"..."

"..."

"So?" Kong shrugged. "My son is a pirate, it would only make sense he'd be arrested."

"I figured you would want to know if your son was soon to die."

"Garp, I am not like you. I do not let family take over my senses. Urouge can take care of himself, I'm sure. Perhaps he'll use those wings and fly away." Kong shook his head. "Garp, I'm trying to concentrate on Mei-Un Zenjitsu."

Garp's eyes widened for a moment. "Mei-Un? You mean...?"

"Yes. The man who is such a threat to the world government we cannot even send any men against him since we will lose them. We have no-one who can combat against him."

"He is a most troublesome man that is for certain." Garp sighed. "If Aokiji was here, he'd be able to freeze him..."

A flash of memory hit Kong. "Wait... it was also reported that some members of Dragon Claw were on Little Garden. Mainly Eden, Diego Faulkner and a new member called Marston."

"So?" Garp shrugged to himself. "Should I care?"

"Well, you should know that Faulkner has the powers that Aokiji once held. Since the discovery that Devil Fruits do indeed grow back, we have been seeing an occurrence of similar fruits. Nevertheless, I think this is a better chance than any to capture Mei-Un once and for all."

"We can't send any marines though; Faulkner wouldn't give them a second glance." Garp stroked his beard, before being grabbed on the shoulder. Looking up, he faced Kong.

"That's where you come in my friend. Consider this a personal request, especially considering that we, along with some of the Goresei, are the only people who know the threat of Mei-Un. Garp, you've not been a marine long enough for Faulkner to not know who you are. Travel to Little Garden, and persuade Faulkner of Mei-Un's threat. Get Faulkner to freeze Mei-Un, then bring Mei-Un back. Do not worry about any of the pirates, just what I told you to do. Since the log pose will set in... what was it? A year? You'll have more than enough time to head over there and apprehend Mei-Un."

"Been a while since I was taking orders from you." Garp sighed. "I'll do it. Only because Zenjitsu needs to be captured for the good of civilians and not just the marines or world government."

Garp turned around and exited the room, leaving Kong to his thoughts.

"One of the God Fruits... Garp, be safe."

XXX

The group of the combined Dragon Claw and Slayer Pirates watched in awe as Mei-Un managed to eat practically health of the dinosaur Render had shot down. Let out a satisfied sigh, Mei-Un leaned back, before turning his head to Change. "So, how have you been?"

"Wait, wait, one moment." Isabella protested, slapping a palm on Change's chest. "Why haven't you every talked about... about someone like him."

"Someone like him?" Change echoed in question.

"You know as well as I do that any and all secrets are to be told to everyone in the crew at the time of recruitment. Have you been holding out on us all this time? Ten years?"

Change shrugged and scratched his hair. "It's not like he's anyone important..."

"Thanks." Mei-Un rolled his eyes, biting on a bone.

"Any secret, no matter how big, no matter how small." Render recited gravely. "The only way we can become true Nakama is by knowing each other inside and out. We all know each others strengths, our weaknesses, our past. There are no secrets in the Slayer Pirates. Even Captain himself has told us about the reason for his grudge. Change, before things get worse, tell us who this 'Mei-Un' is."

"I'd advise not to listen to THAT story." Mei-Un spoke up.

"Why not? Do you two have something to hide?" Diego said, his arms crossed.

"Hide? No, no. You misunderstand me. If Change were to tell the story between me and him, we'd be sitting here far past the time the log pose would need to set." Mei-Un sat up straighter, cross-legged.

"Sounds like you two got somethin' to hide." Marston grunted. "Something secret, something you don't want your crew to know."

"What is it, Change?" Opal asked, biting her lip. "What are you keeping from us? What is the secret?"

"It's not a secret!" Change growled, irritation showing on his face. "It's an oath. An oath that cannot be revealed no matter the consequences. If what we knew was leaked – even by Nakama in an offhanded comment – then, well, it'll be the end."

"What about my oath to my wife?" Render challenged. "I've told about that situation, about how, despite the oath we took I ended up planting a bullet in her. Don't be selfish Change."

"It's a bond between brothers!" Change uttered.

"How's that more important than a bond of marriage?"

"Well, let me tell you." Mei-Un spoke up with a quiet yet sudden voice. "Me and Change are actually immortals. We've lived for hundreds and thousands of years. We were there at the beginning before civilization was even called civilization. We are prisoners of life, and we are outcasts from both hell and heaven. We cannot die and we cannot give up. We're immortals!"

Silence reigned over the beach, before Mei-Un tutted and stood up. "Geez, just a joke. Just trying to lighten up this dreary mood of 'secrets' and 'oaths.' I'm going on a wander. Immortals? Hah!" With a scoff, Mei-Un wheeled on his heel and started walking towards the forest, whistling to himself.

(Thanks to Dthehalfdragon, Draco Oblivion, and L-R-D for the reviews. Right, good new everyone! Half term is on now, so i'll be updating every two days (Should be), so that I can blitz through it. Although, once it ends, i'll be back to my weekly updates.

Next time on OPNN – New Trust: (Actually, it's last weeks. I put the wrong next time last week lol. So): 'The Giant Slayer' Mavrik and the Mandrahora is interrupted quite suddenly by one of the two that Mavrik has been seeking. Also, Mei-Un explains just how he came to the island.

Yup, so, till next time folks!