Discovery
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All members of the Straw Hat pirates were on their way towards the base which all the slaves were in the process of constructing. Their mission, to defeat the tyrants who engage in slavery and who had ruled the island of one of their friends with an iron fist, all in the name of the emperor Blackbeard. However they were not alone, they had two companions with them. These two companions were none other than Pellinopee, princess of Kaien Kingdom and Maxie, captain of the Kaien royal army.
Flashback:
"I'm going with you all," said Pellinopee suddenly.
"Come again," replied Nami.
"You heard me, I'm coming with you," said Pellinopee determinedly.
The Straw Hats all looked at Pellinopee curiously and at the same time discouragingly.
"Listen Pellinopee it's going to be dangerous, you know that," said Ussop.
"Yeah and the guys that we're facing are strong enough to defeat Kaien's armies," said Chopper.
"Not to mention that they are part of Blackbeard's group so there definitely not going to be pushovers," said Zoro.
"I know but I have to go. It's my kingdom that you guys are fighting for. I can't just sit by and do nothing while others are fighting for me and my people. I just can't," said Pellinopee.
"Please let me come along with you guys. I may not be as strong as you all but I can still help somehow. Just please give me a chance," begged Pellinopee.
All the Straw Hats had different looks. Zoro, Sanji, Franky and Robin had neutral looks while Nami, Ussop and Chopper and sad looks. Brooke being a skeleton had no facial features but he had a look similar to Nami's, Ussop's and Chopper's.
Sanji took a smoke before deciding to tell Pellinopee the truth. He didn't like doing this to a beautiful girl but he didn't want one to be hurt either.
"Pellinopee-chan we know you want to help, we really do. But these guys are quite strong and we don't want you to be in danger. Besides if they see you with us, then Blackbeard would definitely turn his attention to this kingdom, rather than set his sights on just you," said Sanji softly.
"But," argued Pellinopee.
"You're not going. That's that," said Zoro with finality.
"You don't have to be so harsh about it you mosshead," said Sanji angry that Zoro was so harsh to the beautiful princess.
"Huh, you say something swirly eyebrows," replied Zoro.
"That's enough you too, now's not the time to be fighting," said Nami.
The two monsters of the crew chose to listen to Nami and decided not to fight.
Nami then turned to look at Pellinopee
"Okay fine you could come along," said Nami in an understanding voice.
"What?" shouted the Straw Hats.
"Just like that," said Zoro, Sanji and Franky.
Nami reminiscenced on her own experiences with Arlong and Cocoyashi village. She just couldn't stand by as Luffy and the others were fighting for her and her people. She had to go even if it's just to cheer them on. She may have been useless but she still had to go see them.
"Do you guys really think she'll change her mind?" said Nami to the group.
Each of the Straw Hats had to admit that she was right. Pellinopee was dead set on going with them and there was no stopping her and changing her mind. So the most they could do was protect her. Besides they grew pretty close to her during the brief time so far so they wouldn't mind.
"Don't worry Pellinopee-chan, I your sweet prince shall protect you. You don't have to worry with me here," said Sanji agreeing to protect her.
"Well you don't have to worry as you have the great Ussop-sama with you," said Ussop.
"All also help you Pellinopee," said Chopper.
"Yosh Super count on me," said Franky striking a pose.
"Yohohoho I shall do my best to be of assistance," said Brooke.
Zoro and Robin didn't say anything but both had smiles on their faces.
"Well I have to admit, she's definitely got guts coming to face slavers who are strong enough to work for Blackbeard," said Zoro.
"So it looks like she's going to be coming along with us after all," said Robin with a smile and a few giggles.
"Well it looks like everyone agrees. So you can come along," said Nami with a smile.
Pellinopee in gratefulness couldn't help but take Nami's hands into her own.
"Thank you Nami," said Pellinopee to Nami.
Then she turned to the direction of the rest of the Straw Hats.
"All of you thank you," said Pellinopee.
All the Straw Hats had smiles on their faces. However the smile on Sanji's face was different from the rest of the Straw Hats. His smile was a perverted one.
"Cute, Nami-swan and Pellinopee-chwan holding each other's hands. So cute," said Sanji with a lewd face.
Pellinopee seeing Sanji's face could help but be creeped out.
"Um are you okay Sanji-san?" asked Pellinopee.
"Oh I'm fine Pellinopee-chan," said Sanji with a lewd face and a lewd voice as well.
"Oh don't listen to him Pellinopee, right now he's anything but fine," said Nami to Pellinopee with an irritated look.
"Nami-swan are you jealous?" Sanji couldn't help but ask.
"Um, no," said Nami not really paying attention.
"Okay so ignoring the pervert, we are in agreement that she's coming," said Zoro.
All the Straw Hats nodded in agreement.
"Who're you calling pervert around here you stupid marimo," said Sanji to Zoro.
"Is there anyone else around here that's a pervert, pervert," replied Zoro.
The two were butting heads with each other as usual when they heard a muffling next to them.
"Aww jeez guys, thank you for saying that," said Franky in a bashful voice.
Sanji and Zoro turned to Franky with a look of horror on both their faces.
"No no no no no, not you," said both Sanji and Zoro waving their hands infront of Franky both their faces still filled with horror.
While all this was going on Pellinopee was smiling at the crew. She was really getting used to them and their eccentric behaviors along with the typical Straw Hat chaos. They were rubbing off on her.
"Excuse me everyone," called out Maxie.
The Straw Hats and Pellinopee turned their attention to Maxie.
"I just wish to inform you if Pellinopee-sama is going, then so am I," said Maxie.
"Maxie," said Pellinopee but Maxie cut her off.
"I'm not leaving you Pellinopee-sama. As captain of the royal army I have a duty to this kingdom and its royal family. I'm going with you Pellinopee-sama," said Maxie with finality.
Pellinopee seeing how determined Maxie was, closed her eyes and sighed.
"I guess there is no changing your mind Maxie," said Pellinopee.
"That's right Pellinopee-sama, I coming with you," was Maxie's reply.
"Fine, I'll allow you to come along," said Pellinopee.
"That is," said Pellinopee before turning to the Straw Hats.
The Straw Hats seeing Pellinopee looking their way understood Pellinopee's request.
"Fine, he can come along," said Nami.
"Thank you all of you," said Maxie in gratefulness.
End Flashback
The Straw Hats along with princess Pellinopee and captain of the royal army Maxie were on their way to the fort where all the slaves were.
"Does anyone know how long we have to keep walking?" asked Ussop.
"This island is fairly big so I'd say maybe for about an hour," replied Pellinopee.
"It feels like we've been walking forever," said Ussop.
"Oh what's this long nose bro, don't tell me the great captain Ussop is getting beaten by a few steps," said Franky with a grin.
"What no way, the great Ussop-sama will not be defeated by a mere nature walk. In fact I've walked hundreds of miles before," said Ussop in boastful voice.
"Hundreds of miles really," said Chopper with his eyes bulging out.
Ussop seeing that he had Chopper right where he wanted him couldn't help but brag some more. Chopper's trusting nature was once again going to land him prey to one of the most compulsive yet terrible liars in the Grand Line, no the world actually.
"Chopper, who are you talking to again?" Ussop asked Chopper the rhetorical question.
"Ussop – sama," replied Chopper enthusiastically.
"Of course," replied Ussop with a laugh.
Chopper in turn began laughing at the two members of the idiot trio were laughing together.
While this was going on, Brooke was humming a tune that eventually caught the attention of some of the other Straw Hats.
"By the way skeleton, you seem to be in good spirits for someone about to head into battle," said Franky.
"Yohohohoho it's not that Franky-san. It's just that I'm enjoying the view," replied Brooke.
"I do have to admit that there is some nice scenery," said Robin with a smile
Then Sanji suddenly appeared by Robin's side as if by magic.
"Well then would you like to enjoy the view with me, my dear Robin-chan," said Sanji with sparkles around him.
"How about we all enjoy the view together cook-san. No point in us just enjoying it by ourselves when we can all do so together," replied Robin politely with a giggle at the end.
Sanji instantly fell into depression with a dark cloud over his head. He knew what she said. She basically said no in a polite way. Regardless of how polite it was, a rejection was still a rejection and a rejection from one of his ladies always put him in a depressed mood.
"Che, like anyone would ever want to be alone with the dartbrow," said Zoro.
Just like how Sanji magically appeared by Robin's side, Sanji magically appeared at Zoro's side.
"Care to repeat that," said Sanji.
"Oh it's nothing, go back in a corner and wallow in misery like you were doing a while ago," said Zoro without turning to Sanji.
"Grhhh, che like I'd take that from mr, I wish I was never born," replied Sanji referencing Zoro's episode with Perona's ghost.
"What" shouted Zoro with an angry face.
The two were at it at each again.
"Um, shouldn't we stop those two, they might hurt each other and we shouldn't be fighting with each other just before a big battle," said Pellinopee worriedly.
"Oh don't worry about those two. They know what to do when a battle starts," said Nami dismissing Pellinopee's worry.
Pellinopee continued to look at the dueling Zoro and Sanji before smiling.
Soon the group continued travelling until they saw what appeared to be some kind of building. The building itself seemed to have been some kind of outpost where guards were stationed around it. It meant that the group arrived at the perimeter of the slave concentration camp.
"It looks like we're finally here," commented Zoro.
"It appears so," said Sanji.
"So how do we proceed everyone?" asked Maxie.
"Well for starters, we'll have to take out those guards," said Robin.
"Sounds good, the question is who's going to do it," said Ussop.
"Let me handle it, I'll cut them up," said Zoro partially unsheathing one of his swords.
"Marimo don't go making a scene," said Sanji.
"You say something goldilocks," replied Zoro.
"You heard me, I said we don't want you making a scene and then even worse, getting lost. If that happens not only would they know we're here but we'll have to waste time finding you, you damn lost child" said Zoro.
Zoro looked pissed and looked like he was ready to cut Sanji up instead but relented knowing the cook was right. Not like he'll ever admit that especially with the perverted cook watching. If he ever admitted that the swirly cook was right, then he'd never let him live it down. He'd rather stab himself and commit suicide.
"I should handle it," said Sanji pointing a thumb to himself.
"And why should you curly eyebrow," said Zoro.
"Because unlike some natural treasure, I wouldn't make a lot of noise and I certainly wouldn't get lost like a typical moss headed monster," said Sanji making fun of Zoro.
Zoro again looked like he was out to murder the cook for making fun of him but was quite. However he vowed to slice up the cook when this was all over.
"Guys you know I can hit them easily from here," said Ussop.
Ussop may have not been a powerful fighter, but he was a deadly sniper. From this distance he could easily take out each of the guards.
"Good idea so you'll handle it Ussop," said Nami.
"I can help with that as well," said Robin with a smile.
"Of course, Robin-san's ability would allow here to take out the guards quietly," commented Brooke.
"So it settled then, Robin and Ussop would handle those guards while we sit back and wait," said Franky.
"Good luck Ussop, Robin," said Chopper looking up at the two with a smile.
"Don't worry Chopper, this is easy for someone like me," replied Ussop with a smile.
"Thank you Chopper," said Robin with a smile as well as she decided to pet the little reindeer's helmet.
"Please be careful you too, these guys are slavers so if you're caught, then you'll become slaves under whoever Blackbeard put in charge," said Pellinopee worriedly.
"Don't worry about us, we'll be fine. This is easy for us," said Ussop reassured Pellinopee.
Robin didn't say anything but gave the Kaien princess a reassuring smile.
"Good luck you too," said Maxie wishing Ussop and Robin good luck.
Ussop nodded and Robin gave him a smile as well.
Ussop and Robin quietly snuck closer to the outpost. Ussop then pulled out his slingshot Kabuto while Robin crossed her arms together. Ussop shot several shots at each of the guards which hit each of them perfectly. The noise attracted the attention of the nearby guards.
"What was that?" asked a guard.
"I think I heard something," said another.
"It came from over there. Come one, let's go check it out," said another.
Several guards that were nearby began running towards the downed guards to investigate the commotion.
"Oh damn they heard me," said Ussop though he was not worried the slightest.
Ussop then turned to Robin and grinned.
"Robin, it's your turn," said Ussop with a grin.
Robin didn't say anything but grinned back.
"Seis Flieur," said Robin as flower petals formed around her.
Immediately arms bloomed around the guards and held them in a hold.
"Clutch," finished Robin who clutched her hands as well.
Several groans were heard as they sound of backs breaking were heard.
Robin and Ussop both smiled at their handiwork.
The rest of the Straw Hats looked at the two with different expressions.
"Those two are awesome," said Chopper with a smile.
"Yohohohoho that was fast, as expected of Ussop-san and Robin-san," said Brooke.
"Robin-chwan, you were wonderful Robin-chwan, Robin-chwan," said Sanji with hearts in his eyes and ran towards Robin in his flirt mode.
The rest of the Straw Hats began walking towards Ussop and Robin. The only people who remained behind were Nami, Pellinopee and Maxie.
"Amazing," said Pellinopee in amazement as to how quickly and quietly the two took out those guards.
"Indeed Pellinopee-sama," agreed Maxie who too was surprised at the quickness and efficiency those two demonstrated.
"You see, there was nothing to worry about," said Nami to the two.
Nami then began walking towards the group while Pellinopee and Maxie were still in shock. However the two got over their shock and smiled glad that things were progressing so smoothly. They too began walking towards the group.
"Anyway for now we should take their clothes and disguise ourselves so that we don't stand out," said Nami.
"That seems like a good idea," said Maxie.
Meanwhile Sanji had his eyes shadowed by his hair. Some of the other members noticed Sanji's change in demeanor.
"Sanji-kun is something wrong?" asked Nami curiously.
Sanji remained unmoving and the Straw Hats were beginning to feel unnerved at Sanji's strange mood.
"Oye swirly are you alright?" asked Franky.
What the Straw Hats didn't know was the exact thoughts that were going through Sanji's head.
"Take their clothes and disguise ourselves," Sanji thought as he remembered those words from Nami.
"That means that Nami-san would change her clothes here. Right in front of me," thought Sanji.
"Not only that, I would see Robin-chan and Pellinopee-chan change their clothes as well," thought Sanji continuing his train of perverted thoughts.
"I would see Nami-san, Robin-chan and Pellinopee-chan all take off their clothes. I would see three beautiful ladies change," thought Sanji his perverted thoughts running wild.
"Love cook, what the hell is going on?" asked an irrated Zoro.
And then suddenly Sanji exploded in life. Shooting his hands up, with passion he shouted.
"I get to see Nami-swan, Robin-chwan and Pellinopee-chwan all change their clothes," shouted Sanji with his hands up.
"That's what he was thinking," all the male members of the Straw Hats shouted with bulging eyes and slack opened jaws.
"That guy," said Nami with a tick mark on her hand.
"Oh my," said Pellinopee with her hands on her mouth.
Instantly Maxie drew his sword ready to cut up Sanji.
"Like hell would I allow you to look at Pellinopee-sama with such perverted intentions," shouted Maxie with angry eyes and shark teeth.
Maxie at this point looked very similar to Zoro when he would pick a fight with Sanji to the point of both of them having similar facial expressions and even a sword or in Zoro's case, swords.
"Nami-swwwwwan, Robin-chwwwwwan, Pellinopee-chwwwwwwan, pleeeaaaase change for me," said Sanji with hearts in his eyes.
"Sanji-kun," said Nami with a darkened expression.
"Please change for me?" said Sanji again still in goofy flirt mode.
"Don't ask such vulgar things of the princess," shouted Maxie in comical anger.
"Please change for me?" said Sanji again.
Immediately Sanji was on the ground with a huge smoking lump on his head courtesy of an angry Nami who had a pissed expression and a smoking fist.
"Please change for me, please change for me, please change for me, please change for me," Sanji kept on replying over and over again and a stream of hearts were flowing out of him.
"Well anyway, everyone let's just go and take their clothes," said Nami.
Then she turned her gaze towards Zoro, Franky, Ussop, Brooke and Chopper.
"You three, go bring their bodies here," said Nami to Zoro, Franky, Brooke, Ussop and Chopper.
"Why the hell am I the one to bring them here," protested Zoro in an irritated voice.
"Yeah I already shot those guys down," Ussop also protested.
"Well Sanji-kun is unable to help at the moment," replied Nami.
"What the hell does love cook have to do with this?" asked Zoro angrily.
Nami then closed her eyes before looking at Zoro.
"Do I need to mention how much interest you're dept has accumulated," said Nami with a dark look.
Zoro's face flushed with anger before he, Ussop and Franky resigned themselves to bringing the bodies of the guards Robin and Ussop knocked out. At the same time he was muttering about witches and she devils and money. Nami however was not in the least bit angered at Zoro's words and in fact seemed to have taken it as a complement.
The four Straw Hats that Nami sent to retrieve the bodies of the guards all returned with several bodies. Unfortunately because Franky and Chopper in his heavy point were fairly large and bulky, they couldn't find a body with clothes for them. Likewise Brooke was too tall for any of the guards to have clothes for him. As a result, Franky, Chopper and Brooke would be the only ones to not disguise themselves. Of course given their rather strange appearances, disguising wouldn't have achieved anything.
"Well then let's all change everyone," said Robin walking towards the group.
Suddenly everyone heard a gasp from Robin. They all turned to her direction to see that she had a look of shock on her face. Furthermore she was sweating.
"Robin," called out Nami.
"Robin-chan what is it?" asked Sanji for once not in his love mode.
Even he knew that anything that could make Robin of all people like this must be something bid.
"These men," said Robin.
Robin then took a pause to finish what she was going to say.
"These men are revolutionaries," finished Robin.
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