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One Piece: Jou's Adventures: Alabasta Saga Pt.36
Jou, Vivi, and Carue were in Nami's quarters tending to the sick and bed-ridden Navigator. Jou and Vivi were wearing winter clothes. Jou was wearing a dark blue and a light grey winter jacket with a furred hood and a black scarf wrapped around his neck.
"She needs medical attention," Vivi said, staring down at Nami. "As quickly as possible. At this rate, she won't last much longer."
"Right," Jou quietly said. He stared down at Nami. She seemed like she was trying her hardest to fight off whatever is wrong with her.
"Nami..." He thought in worry.
-O-
"Hey!" Zoro called from the crows nest to Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji. There was snow falling from the sky and onto the Going Merry.
"See any doctors yet!?" Luffy shouted up to Zoro.
"Luffy, you can't be serious?" Usopp said in disbelief.
"There's no way we're gonna find any doctors out there," Sanji said, as he let out some smoke from his cigarette. Zoro had a pair of binoculars on his eyes as he looked out toward the ocean.
"Guys?" Said Zoro. "You think people...? Can stand on top of the ocean?"
"What? Do I think it's possible?" Luffy said.
"What kind of question is that?" Usopp asked. "It's impossible of course!"
"You having trouble with your eyes, Mosshead!?" Sanji said bitterly. "Quit playing games! There's no such thing as people who stand on the ocean."
"Yeah...?" Zoro said and then pointed out. "What's that?"
"What's what?" Luffy looked out to where Zoro was pointing.
"Say what?" Usopp said also looking out along with Sanji. There was someone standing out in the ocean. One lone oddly-dressed guy just standing on top of the ocean like it was nothing.
The three of them, Captain, Sniper and, Cook all looked at the guy. Luffy and Usopp not believing their eyes began rubbing believing they were seeing things. Sanji and Zoro up in the Crow's Nest only stared.
"Hello!" The guy greeted the pirates. "Sure is chilly today!" Usopp and Luffy sneezed in sync.
"Yeah, it is chilly today," Luffy said.
"Definitely, it's very chilling," Usopp agreed. "In fact, I would even say it's freezing!"
"Really?" Said the guy on the ocean. Zoro's, Sanji's, Usopp's and Luffy's faces tightened.
Then, something shot up from under the ocean. It was so big it towered over the pirates' ship. Luffy and Sanji hung onto the railing but Usopp started tumbling across the deck.
"What is that thing!?" Shouted Luffy. "A watermelon!?" What surfaced on the ocean was a giant silver and metallic dome-like ship.
"What the hell is that?" Zoro said. "Is that a ship?"
"That doesn't look like any ship I've seen before?" Sanji said. The Dome surface split apart revealing a ship. There were also several men on board the ship. Up top, the ship appeared a flag. A skull and crossbones, the skull wore a crown and it had a metal mouth with its tongue sticking out.
"Oh, crap!" Yelled Usopp. "It's a pirate ship!"
"It's a huge!" Said Luffy.
"Great," Zoro said with a scowl. "Just when we needed to hurry.
"These bastards are blocking our way to get Nami a doctor," Sanji grunted.
"Hahahaha!" Someone laughed. "What's the matter? Don't tell me our underwater raid ship the "Tin Tyrant" surprised you!? Hahahaha!"
-O-
Jou hearing all the noise started walking up the steps to see what was happening.
"Vivi, somethings going on out on the deck," Jou said. "I'm gonna go check it out. Stay here and look after Nami."
"Alright," Vivi nodded. As Jou walked up the steps he gave Nami one last glance and then went up the stairs. He started running and rammed through the door.
"Guys, what's happening up..." Jou stopped as he caught sight of a large, rotund man eating a piece of meat with a knife. "Hey, Luffy..." Jou said looking at his Captain. "What's happening?"
"Well, we're under attack," Luffy said simply. "And it's still snowing." Men in grey winter coats were surrounding the pirates and aiming guns at them. Some were even surrounding Jou as well.
"It looks to me like we're surrounded by a bunch of jackasses with guns," Jou said. "Anything else we should be worried about."
"You consider yourself a band of pirates?" Said the large man eating the meat. "That's amusing." He said through his chewing. "I only count 5 of ya." The man raised the knife with a little bit of meat on it and bit down on it.
The large man who was on board their ship with his men had violet hair and a cylinder-shaped jaw made up of tin-plates, he wears tin-plate armor and a hood made from a white-furred animal skin, brown gloves, a pair of purple and orange shorts and a brown belt around his waist and a pair of short boots.
"Sorta strange," Said the man chewing on the knife blade. "That your crew would have so few members." He threw the knife handle in his mouth and began munching on it.
The males of the Straw hat crew all frowned in disgust at watching this man just eat a knife like it was nothing.
"Kay, that's just weird," Luffy grimaced. "What kinda guy like to eat knives?"
"Gah!" Growled Usopp in disgust. "My gums are bleeding just watching!"
"Alright, I'll keep this simple," The man said. " You see, my men and I wish to travel to the Drum Kingdom. You wouldn't happen to have an Eternal Pose or a Log Pose, would ya?"
"We can't help you at all," Jou said simply. "We've never even of this "Drum Kingdom" before?"
"Well, now that we have that all settled," Luffy said in irritation. "Would you guys just leave already!? We're in a hurry! We don't have time to deal with all this!"
"You'll never enjoy life if you're always in a rush," The rotund man said. "But if you have neither pose what can be done. I suppose I'll have to settle for your treasure on this ship."
"Huh!?" Said Luffy in surprise.
"First things first!" The man said. "I'm feeling a bit hungry!" The man turned and opened his mouth wide bit down on the peace of the Going Merry and started chewing on it.
"He's a ship-eating monster!" Shouted Usopp in fright.
"Hey! Our ship isn't your lunch!" Luffy yelled angrily.
"Be quiet!" One of the two guards near Luffy said. "Wapol doesn't like to be disturbed while he eating!"
"Shut up!" Luffy yelled as he punched the two guards next to him.
"Damn pirate! We're under attack!" Shouted another guard. "Shoot him!" The men began firing their guns at Luffy.
"Now things are finally starting to get interesting," Zoro smirked as he threw off his blanket.
"Perfect!" Sanji smiled. "This is more like it!" Taking off his scarf.
"Looks like it's time to bust a few heads," Jou said, taking off his scarf and jacket.
"Stop it!" Usopp screamed as he climbed the mast like a spider. "Can we discuss this!?" The guards began firing at the pirates.
-O-
"Gunfire!?" Vivi yelled in surprise. "Carue, stay here and watch Nami! I'll be right back!"
"Quack!" Carue quacked with a raise of his wing as Vivi ran outside to the deck.
-O-
Guards fired on Sanji with the Cook jumping straight into the air and landing on one foot and placing his other on the back of a man's head.
"You shouldn't take on anything you can't handle!?" Sanji said. "Reception!"
Three more guards aimed at Sanji who then took his right leg and kicked them all down and then kicked two more that came his way. Two more dashed at him, one tried to slice him with a sword as he jumped right over the guy and kicked the one behind the one he leaped over. That kick sent all the guys crashing into each other and into the mast. Usopp dodged the three guys that rammed into the mast.
From up top the crows nest, out came flying two guards. Zoro jumped out of the look-out perch brandishing two swords and dashing down the mast. The guards that were staring at him didn't get any chance to attack as Zoro sped straight through them defeating them.
More of the guards tried to attack Zoro with their own blades but Zoro easily evaded them and cut them down as they fell to the deck.
"All bark, no bite," Zoro said, unimpressed.
Jou now wielding only his red chain. Four guards wielding swords were jumping toward Jou.
"You jackasses attacked the wrong ship," Jou said, as he rotated his neck. He spun his red chain skillfully and slashed down all four of the guards. Each grunting as they hit the ground. One more guard ran at Jou with a sword. He slashed at Jou who ducked under it and then followed up with another slash. The second slash Jou blocked with his steel that was still on his wrist. Jou easily pushed the guy with a move of his arm and easily slashed him down.
Another ran at Jou with a sword. Jou ducked under the first swing and then jumped back at the second. Jou ran forward and rolled over the guys back and then skillfully wrapped his chain around the guys' ankles. Jou with a forceful throw he threw the guard into three who were aiming their guns at Jou.
"Hey! Um, Wapol!?" Shouted one of the remaining guards. "We need help!"
Wapol was too busy stuffing his face and helping himself to more of the Going Merry.
"YOU STILL EATING!?" Shouted Luffy as punched his way through some guards.
"This ship doesn't taste half bad!" Wapol said happily.
"HEY, YOU!" Shouted Luffy running up to Wapol.
"You fool!" Shouted a guard. "You're no match for Wapol!"
"Now you'll be eaten by the powers of the Munch-Munch Fruit!" Shouted another. Wapol opened his mouth wide as Luffy ran up to him.
"Luffy, no!" Usopp yelled worriedly. Wapol took half of Luffy into his mouth. Vivi finally came out on deck. She looked around and saw the defeated guards on the deck.
"What's this?" Vivi wondered in confusion.
"Oh, hey there, Vivi," Sanji said. "Everything okay with Nami?"
Zoro sheathed his swords, Jou wrapped his chain around his wrist. Luffy arms were stretched backward.
"I prefer someone less chewy," Wapol said as he ate Luffy. Vivi turned her head and saw Wapol and gasped.
"I said...!" Luffy shouted from inside Wapol's mouth. His arms came back and Luffy launched his hands right into Wapol making the large man start soaring to the sky. "LEAVE!" Yelled Luffy. A shining light shined in the sky.
"Wapol..." Said one of Wapol's people. All of Wapol's men were confused as to what just happened. All the male members of the Straw hat crew grinned happily. Vivi only had a shocked expression.
"This is bad!" Said Chess in shock. "He sent Wapol flying out into the ocean!?"
"Bad!?" Kuromarimo shouted. "It's worse! It's a disaster! Wapol's gonna drown! He can't swim!"
"We have to rescue him before he sinks to the bottom!" Chess shouted. All the guards started going back to their ship. "This far from over! You'll pay! I promise you'll pay!"
Wapol's people started sailing away in their ship. The pirates and Vivi all watched them sail from them to find their leader.
"Wow, crazy," Usopp said. "Those guys are really upset. What were they calling that old garbage can? Wapol?"
"Who cares about what his name was," Sanji said. "Don't worry about it."
Vivi had a finger on her chin as she was in thought.
"I know him," Vivi said. "But from where?"
-O-
[Elsewhere on the Grand Line]
A Marine vessel sailed along the waters of the Grand Line. Rana was looking out at the ocean quietly. The wind blowing her wine-colored ponytail. Her kodachi was strapped to her back as she kept her green eyes on the horizon.
Captain Smoker was sitting down, eye's closed as he relaxed. A soldier stepped up to Smoker to give him the news.
"Captain Smoker!" Said the Marine soldier. "I just intercepted a very intercepted a very intriguing signal!"
"What is it?" Smoker opened his eyes at the Marine.
"A signal, you say?" Rana said, stepping over to her Captain and the soldier. "I think its best we all listen in on this."
"Exactly," Smoker nodded. He then looked around and then back at Rana. "Rana? Where's Tashigi?"
"Tashigi?" Rana rose a brow but realized. "Oh, she's in the confiscation room. If you want, Captain, I could fetch..."
"TASHIGI!" Screamed Captain Smoker.
"Or yelling for her works too..." Rana sweat-dropped.
-O-
Tashigi was in the confiscation room admiring a katana.
"Such an incredible full temper..." Tashigi said, in awe admiring the blade. "The Legendary "Kashu"."
"TASHIGI!"
"TASHIGI!"
Tashigi seemed to absorbed in admiring the sword to even hear Smoker's screams for her.
"Only here in the Grand Line could I find such a prized sword such as this so quickly!" Said Tashigi in utter happiness.
"TASHIGI! COME HERE! ARE YOU DEAF!"
It was only when she finally realized Captain Smoker was screaming for her. She stormed right out of the room carrying the sword.
"YES, SIR! COMING CAPTAIN!" Shouted Tashigi. She started tumbling down the stairs, fell onto the deck, and then rolled on it. The sword she was carrying flew right into the air. The blade landed right next to her face, lodging itself into the deck. Tashigi screamed and scampered the way from the sword.
"STOP CLOWNING AROUND AND GET OVER HERE!" Smoker shouted at his Sergeant Major. Rana ran down the steps and made her way up to Tashigi.
"Here, Tashigi, let me give you a hand?" Rana said, giving Tashigi a hand up.
"Thank you, Rana," Tashigi said taking Rana's offer and getting pulled up. "I guess I should be more careful."
"Eh, we all have our off days," Rana smiled. "By the way, we got something we want you to hear as well." Rana pointed up at Smoker and the Marine.
"Oh neat, a Black Transponder Snail listening device," Tashigi said seeing the little Transponder snail on the Marine's wrist.
"Listen close," Smoker said. "We just picked up this conversation minutes ago."
"I got it all queued up." The Marine said. "Ready, Sergeant Major?"
"Uh, yes, play it back please?" Tashigi said.
"It's Mr.0. Now quit fooling around, you jackass. Have you eliminated Princess Vivi and the Straw Hat's as you were ordered?" The first voice said.
"Straw Hat's?" Tashigi said but gasped. "Straw Hat Pirates!?"
"Oh yeah? Our mission was successful." Said the second voice.
"From this point on, all my orders will be sent via letter following the usual protocol. That will be all, Mr.3." The transmission cut out.
"And the rest of the message undecipherable static," The Marine said.
"It's a faint signal," Smoker said. "But there are key names and phrases laced into their conversation that clearly stood out. Princess Vivi, Straw Hat's, orders via letter, and Mr.0."
"Mr.0?" Tashigi wondered. "Could that be a codename for somebody?"
"Sound's like a codename," Rana said, folding her arms. "That codename sounds a lot like the codename on that guy we caught right over there." Rana pointed over to a man tied to the mast wearing a blue hat and blue suit. "They could be connected to each other?"
"What did that guy say his name was?" Tashigi asked. "Mr.11?"
"Possibly?" Smoker said. "Part of a criminal organization that uses numbers for codenames and sends orders via letter. Sound about right?" Smoker asked the suspicious man.
"Heh, Mr.0, organization," The one called Mr.11 said. "I have no idea what you're going on about?"
"Then how do you explain the letter of detailed orders we found in your pocket," Smoker's comment made the man grimace in worry.
"Damn letter!?" Thought Mr.11. "I thought I burned it!?"
"Wait!?" Mr.11 sweated. "That's not... not mine!"
"That's funny," Smoker said. "Because we didn't actually find anything in your pocket."
"AAAAAGH!" Screamed Mr.11 who started crying quietly.
"Alright then," Smoker said taking a seat in his chair. "Princess Vivi, if I remember correctly she's from Alabasta and reports say she's currently missing."
"Excuse me for interrupting?" Tashigi said. "But isn't the Alabasta Kingdom in the middle of a coup? I wonder if this mysterious criminal organization and the Straw Hat Pirates could somehow be involved in the uprising?"
"Princess Vivi? I could understand they'd want out of the picture," Rana said. "But why would they be after the Straw Hat's?" Rana placed a hand on her chin. "Could they be involved with the Princess and that's why they'd want to kill her and all those Pirates?"
"Who knows?" Smoker said. "All I know for certain is that this is the only clue we have to the Straw Hat's whereabouts."
"This means... we're going...?" Tashigi said.
"To Alabasta," Rana finished.
"Yes," Smoker said. "I want you to contact headquarters and get an eternal pose." He ordered the Marine.
"Yes, sir!" Saluted the Marine as he marched off.
"Its time we pay a little visit," Smoker grinned. "To Alabasta. The Kingdom of Sand."
-O-
Later, Jou, Vivi, Sanji and, Luffy was all watching Nami. Nothing's changed since then since Nami was still very sick. Jou was sitting on the ground arms rested on the bed his chin in his palm as she looked at Nami solemnly.
"Maybe...?" Luffy said. "Are you sure she isn't just hungry? If that's really the reason that Nami's like this then we should try feeding her lots of meat!"
Sanji and Vivi groaned in frustration at the captain. Jou said nothing just kept gazing at Nami.
"Shut up!" Sanji growled at Luffy.
"C'mon, Nami! Cheer up! Look check this out! You're gonna love it!" Luffy tied his ears together then his chin and then his nose. He started making funny faces at Nami but didn't succeed. "No change at all," Luffy said. "I know. Douse her in water. That'll fix her."
"You idiot!" Vivi and Sanji both punched and kicked Luffy respectively. Luffy flew back and hit the wall then fell on the floor.
"This isn't good," Sanji said. "The suns about to set and she's still the same."
"Yeah, right," Vivi said. "Maybe it would be best if we drop anchor somewhere."
"That'd be best," Jou finally spoke up. "We won't be able to navigate at night without Nami."
"That's true," Sanji said.
"Before then..." Jou looked over at Sanji. "Hey, Sanji? Could you perhaps make some for Nami to eat?"
"Like what?" Sanji asked. "I doubt anything I make for her would do anything?"
"Well, how about soup?" Jou suggested. "It'd be easy for her to eat. Plus, she needs to keep her strength up."
"Soup does help when someone is sick but it may not help," Sanji said. "But, I guess we could give it a shot." Sanji went to go prepare the soup and came back with the bowl of the food.
"Nice," Jou nodded. "Thank you, Sanji." Jou took the bowl from Sanji.
"I don't know how she'd eat it?" Sanji said. "She can't lean up to eat it.
"Well, I was thinking maybe I could..." Jou looked to the side, a small blush on his face. "Feed her."
"Feed her!?" Sanji shot up his visible eyebrow. "If anyone feeding Nami it should be me. I did make the food after all."
"I got this, Sanji," Jou said. He turned over to Vivi and gave her a look that said: 'help me'.
"Let Jou take care of Nami, Sanji," Vivi said. "Could you perhaps make something to eat?" She gave the cook a smile.
"Of course, Vivi," Sanji smiled as his eye turned to a heart. The cook went out to the kitchen to make something for Vivi.
"Thanks, Vivi," Jou said smiling.
"No problem," Vivi said.
"Hey, uh..." Jou said. "I know I said I'd train you but with Nami being sick and all we've been busy.
"Oh, of course, Said Vivi. "Once we find Nami a doctor to get her to become well we can start training."
"Good deal," Jou nodded. "Leave Nami to me right now."
"Okay," Vivi nodded and smiled and went up to the deck. Jou walked his way to the side of Nami's bed. He set the bowl of soup in his lap.
"Hey, Nami?" Jou said softly. "Nami? Can you hear me?" Nami opened her eyes slowly. She slowly turned her head.
"Jou...?" She said softly.
"Hey, there, sleepyhead?" Jou smirked. "How're ya feeling?"
"How could you even ask me that?" Nami asked. Jou's smirk turned into a frown.
"Oh, right?!" Jou said. "Sorry. That was dumb of me to ask."
"It's fine," Nami smiled at him and then noticed to the bowl of soup in his lap. "Is that for me?"
"Huh?" Jou said then noticed the soup. "Oh yeah, It's soup. I told Sanji to prepare you some so he did."
"I don't know how I'm going to eat it though," Nami said. "I can't even lean up out of bed."
"Well, that's because I'm going to have to feed you myself," Jou said.
"Feed me?" Nami said raising her eyebrows in surprise. It's hard to tell if her blush was from her sickness or if it's her imagining Jou feeding her. "I think can get up and eat it myself." Nami went to get up.
"Oh no, you don't," Jou said, gently putting her back down. "Just stay in bed. I'll handle this." Nami laid back on the bed. Jou dipped the spoon in the broth of the soup and slowly brought it to Nami's mouth. "Alright, eat up," Jou said with a teasing smirk.
This made Nami frown at him. "You're just enjoying this, aren't you?" She said.
"Consider this payback for that shopping in Loguetown," Jou said.
"Oh, yeah," Nami said. "I almost forgot about that. I mean, you did promise you'd help me with my shopping back in Loguetown."
"I did?" Jou asked.
"You forgot?" Nami said. "You promised that to me back on Usopp's village on the Black Cat Pirates ship. Remember now?"
"Yeah, I remember now," Jou said. "I did promise to you help you with your shopping after we played that game to find the treasure. Which I won, by the way." Jou smirked playfully.
"Yeah, yeah," Nami rolled her eyes. "Ya know, we've been through a lot together, huh?" She smiled at him.
"Yeah, we have," Jou said. "Here." He brought spoon of soup to Nami's mouth, gently feeding her.
"Well, I say because..." Nami swallowed the soup and turned away, averting her eyes.
"What is it?" Jou said.
"I don't know anything about you?" Nami said, looking back at Jou.
"Why does that matter?" Jou asked.
"You already know where I'm from and my past," Nami said.
"That's true." Jou nodded. "What do you want to know?"
"Let's start with the basic's," Nami said. "Where are you from?"
"I come from Buoy Village on Sunset Island," Jou said. "Of course it's in the East Blue since that's where I first met you, Luffy, and Zoro. The island is called "Sunset Island" because the sunset is especially beautiful to see there."
"I know where Sunset Island is," Nami said. "I got it on a map I drew of East Blue but I've never been there."
"Well, that's where I live," Jou said. "Never been there, huh? If you want, if we ever return to East Blue I could show you around. Then you can see how gorgeous the Sunset is there." Jou smiled.
"I-I'd like that," Smiled Nami.
"Anything else you'd like to know?" Jou asked.
"How were things growing up for you?" Nami asked.
"Growing up it was just me and my Mom, Becky," Jou said. "Just the two of us in our home. She raised me all by herself and taught me how to fight."
"You mentioned before she trained you, but if it was only you and your Mom then what did you guys do for money?" Nami asked.
"Ah, we hunted in the forest for animals," Jou said. "After that, we just sold what we caught and got paid for it. Well, there were times when money became scarce but hey, what can ya do when you live in an entire village filled with other people."
"Did you have any friends?" Nami asked after she averted her gaze. "Girlfriends?" Nami mentally slapped herself for asking Jou that. Knowing him he'd probably tease her for asking him that kind of question.
"Friends?" Jou said. "When I was a kid, the other children my age in the village didn't like me."
"Why?" Nami asked sadly.
"They'd make fun of me for being stupid in believing in myths like the All Scope," Jou said. "Or they would make fun of my hat." Jou pulled his beanie. "Then I'd end up getting into a fight but end up losing and going home with a bruised eye."
"Those kids from back then sound terrible," Nami's face turned to one of anger, but relaxed. "Well, it's too bad we didn't know each other as kids." Nami wondered if she and Jou lived on the same island as children they would've been friends.
"Of course I wasn't super alone growing," Jou said. "I had my Mom, Rana, the Mayor and his wife, and Vic."
"Vic?" Nami inquired.
"Oh, Vic was a friend of my Mom's and also ran the bar in Bouy Village," Jou said. "I used to work there as a teenager."
"Can you make drinks?" Nami asked.
"Unfortunately, no," Jou said. "I only served the drinks. He still runs the bar to this very day. I even worked at an orphanage run by the Mayor's wife, Ama. Ya know, helping to look after kids who had no family."
"I can see you working with kids," Nami smiled fondly. "You were very nice to Apis when she was onboard the ship with us."
"Heh, yeah," Jou said, rubbing the back of his neck. "I've never had a girlfriend before."
"Wait, what?" Nami said. That was abrupt?
"You asked if I had any girlfriends?" Jou said. "I never have."
"What about Rana?" Nami asked.
"Rana and I were just friends," Jou said. "Besides, even if we did think about being in a relationship we never talked about it plus she left to become a Marine."
"Hmm?" Nami hummed. She wondered if what happened in Loguetown between Jou and Rana still hurt him inside.
"Anyway, long story short," Jou said. "I've had people there for me. Especially after..." Jou paused looking down.
"Hmm? Jou?" Nami wondered why he paused. And realized he was thinking about his mother. "Are you... okay?"
"I'm good," Jou said giving her his trademark smirk. "Here let's finish this soup, okay? It's probably a bit cold after all our talking. After you finish up, you can go back to rest."
"Fine," Nami said. "I enjoyed our talk." She smiled.
"Yeah, me too," Jou smiled back.
Unknown to two of them was Vivi sitting on the stairs. A smile on her face watching the both of them. To two were too absorbed into each other to even notice her. She thought it was adorable how comfortable and open they were with one another.
She could see it was possible for them to be together someday. She stepped out to walk back out on the deck.
-O-
Late at night, the clock in Nami's room read "2:00". Nami opened her eyes slowly as she laid in bed. She leaned up letting the wet rag fall off her forehead. She breathed quietly and softly wiped the sweat from her forehead. She looked to her left and saw all of her shipmates in her room just sleeping. Except for Sanji who was probably keeping a lookout.
She saw Luffy sprawled out on the floor, his foot sitting on top of Usopp's head. Zoro was in a blanket sleeping on Carue as the bird slept. Vivi was sleeping with her head on the bed in her arms. Jou was also sleeping with his back against the bed.
"Hi! You want my autograph because I'm so famous!" Usopp shouted in his sleep. Nami shook quietly in fright but Usopp went back to sleep. Her face relaxed as she took one more look at everyone and smiled.
-O-
Sanji was up in the crow's nest. He was bundled in a blanket doing his best to keep warm.
"Sure is a cold one," Observed Sanji, he eyed the moon. "Almost a full moon."
-O-
Nami brought her eyes to look at Jou. His arms were folded over his body, his back was leaning against the bed, and his head was leaning back on the bed. His blue beanie draped over his eyes as he slept.
Nami quietly smiled down at him as he was sleeping peacefully. She went back to sleep herself throwing the covers over her.
-O-
Jou walked out on the deck in the morning. Wearing his snow jacket and scarf and saw Usopp patching up the Going Merry. He made his way to him.
"Morning, Usopp," Jou said.
"Hey, Jou," Usopp said as he kept hammering on a nail.
"Need a hand with that?" Jou offered.
"No, I think I got it," Usopp said. "I'm almost done."
"Ah, okay," Jou said, he turned to Sanji up in the crow's nest. "Hey, Sanji. Did anything happen last night when you were on watch?"
"No," Sanji shook his head. "Nothing happened at all. But hey, does this area seem unusually calm and cold?"
"Yeah," Usopp answered. "Now that you mention it, it sure does. To be honest it's freaking me out. The Grand Line just keeps getting stranger," Usopp kept up with his hammering.
"That's not necessarily true," Vivi said.
"Why do you say that, Vivi?" Jou asked.
"Maybe there's an island nearby," Vivi said smiling. "Hey, Sanji? Will you check the horizon for any sign of land?"
"Sure thing," Sanji said.
"There's a Winter island somewhere nearby," Vivi said. "I think?"
"Winter island?" Sanji repeated. Usopp finally slammed his hammer on his finger causing a shout of pain.
"Scattered within the Grand Line," Vivi began. "There are four basic types of islands made distinct by their varying climates. You've got Summer islands, Spring Islands, Autumn Islands, and of course Winter Islands. Each one has it's own four independent seasons. When traveling on the Grand Line there are at least 16 different types of weather patterns you must be prepared to endure. Ranging from Summer Island's Summer all the way to Winter Island Winter and everything in between. There could always be exceptions to this and you can encounter unknown climates at any given moment."
"I think I get it," Usopp said. "The Grand Line has all these different islands one after the other. And that's the reason why the sea's between them have such crazy unstable weather patterns."
"Correct," Vivi said. "And the closer you get to an island the calmer the sea is around you. Which is why I asked Sanji to start looking for land."
"This could be our shot to get Nami help and a doctor," Jou thought.
"Hey Sanji," Jou called. "Do you see anything?"
"Yeah, I do," Sanji said, looking through binoculars. All Jou, Vivi, Usopp, and Carue all looked and saw an island from far away. "ISLAND DEAD AHEAD!" Sanji announced.
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Luffy came back up from below deck since he was looking after Nami. He left her in Zoro's care and ran to his special seat. He saw the island and screamed happily since it was snow island.
"There is it!" Luffy screamed at the top of his lungs. "Nami's saved! All white!? It's snow! A snow island!"
"Whoa, Luffy, wait..." Sanji said. "Just so there's no misunderstanding between us. We're stopping to find Nami a doctor. We're not here to have an adventure. Are we clear?" Sanji waved his hand 3 times to convey his words.
"I love snow," Was all Luffy said. He wasn't even listening to Sanji. "It's so white!"
"Uh, Sanji, I don't think Luffy's even listening to you," Jou said, arms folded over his chest.
"Yeah, I gathered that much," Sanji said.
"H-Hold on!?" Usopp said shaking. "Sure this is a good idea but there could be snow monsters!? Besides we don't even know if there are people here or not!?" Usopp then held his throat like he was sick. "Oh no! I'm having my relapse of "Don't go to the island" disease!"
"Ah, snow," Luffy said dreamily. "It's so white and beautiful."
"Guess I'll get ready for the inevitable," Sanji muttered.
"Welcome to the club," Jou joked. "I'm always ready for the inevitable,"
The ship made it's way up to the island. It was definitely a Winter Island. Snow all over the surface as far as the eye can see. Snow over the ground and even mountains. The crew on deck were awestruck just staring at the snow-covered place.
"I'm so happy!" Luffy cried, a big smile stretched across his rubbery face. "Look at the snow!"
"Look at the mountains," Sanji said. "Their unlike anything I've ever seen."
"Yeah," Jou agreed. "There even taller than the ones down at my home island."
"Say, Luffy?" Usopp asked. "Aren't you cold dressed like that?"
"It's 10 degrees below freezing out here," Vivi said. "That's when bears get ready to hibernate."
"Oh, boy..." Luffy said. "Cold!" Luffy hugged himself to get warm.
"YOU JUST FIGURED THAT OUT!?" Screamed Usopp and Sanji. Zoro joined everyone on deck.
"It's a stream melted snow," Vivi said. There was melted snow running down the side of the island. "This may provide a good spot to disembark."
"OK, guys," Zoro said to others. "Doctor search. Who wants in? Guess we gotta find people here first?"
"I'm in!" Luffy announced.
"Me too!" Sanji said eagerly.
"I'm going as well," Jou nodded.
"Fine!" Usopp said. "Go have fun!"
"THAT'S FAR ENOUGH PIRATES!" A voice shouted that alerted the crew. They were surrounded by most likely the villagers of the island. Each of them carrying a gun and pointed directly at the crew...
Oh no! What happens next?! Well, if you have seen the manga or the anime then you already know.
Jou took care of Nami and chatted with her since she was curious about him. Yep, Jou talked about certain people he knew in his village who were there for him when his mom died and how things were for him and his mom in the village. That backstory comes right after the Alabasta Arc.
Would you look at that? We saw Rana finally after two billion years(I've missed her! tbh). Her, Tashigi and Captain Smoker are on their to Alabasta. You bet her and Jou are gonna meet again there.
Jou: Oh brother, spare me...
Man up! Anyway, reviews!
Straw Hat PiratesFan2018: Cmon! We all know the Straw hat pirates is just coolest crew ever in One Piece(even though a lot of the other crews are awesome too)
I know right? Chopper is almost here! I love that little reindeer! Yep, Jou is gonna fight Musshuru. It'll be one of those fights where Jou will have to get crafty in order to defeat him.
Right!? Those two really need to get it over with!
GreenD109: Yeah, you'll find out the reason why he would rather work alone. As for the gruesome jobs part? That's a yes.
Ghost495: Glad you enjoyed the last chapter a lot. Yep, Jou is gonna fight Musshuru. Hope you enjoyed this one as much as the last one.
Hawkeye: Yep, I've already got Mr. 1.5's Devil Fruit Planned out as well as his attacks. I got some ideas for when we meet Doctor Kareha.
Jou: Doctor who?
Later Jou, later.
Drakedragon297: He did look after her in this chapter. Hoped you liked it. Already decided Jou's opponent for this arc. But that is an interesting idea.
Jou: I'm just in for a world of pain, am I?
Jou, you are always in for a world of pain.
Chance Green G King: Yep, Luffy sent that fat tub of lard flying.
Jou: Did you enjoy that, Luffy?
Luffy: I just wanted fatso off our ship.
Jou: Yeah, I agree.
Chris Ketchum: He should do it right now! Go, Jou! Go confess your love and devotion to Nami!
Jou: *Blushes* Shut up! I'm not in love and I'm not doing that!
JayH120: *shrugs* Well, I tried...
pokemonking0924: Glad you liked all the moments that happened last chapter. Yep, we're finally here in Drum Island and I intend to go with the idea of Jou fighting against Musshuru.
ShadowUzumaki55: Well, they decided to postpone the training until they get Nami well. Jou will be carrying Nami up the mountain.
Guest: Yeah. Nami's hair is orange but sometimes they call it red(unless I'm wrong). But her hair is actually orange or is it ginger?
Maybe I'll start putting Nami's hair down as orange from now on.
OK, that concludes this chapter. Hope everyone liked it. Next, we get into Bighorn.
Review if you like, or not, the choice is yours. I'll see you guys next time!
Jou: Farewell for now!
Later!