GyoJin Pride
Chapter 36
Gyojin Mind
Dragon's Breath Beach, Dragon's Head Island-The colorful salmon leaned forward, "Kurobi, is it working yet?" "He's calmed a bit, but he's still in bad shape, Tohru." "Perhaps we aren't using enough?" Kurobi shook his head, "No, we can't risk it. If Arlong finds out, he'll kill us. The medication will start to work soon enough."
The Tatsu, Stone Beach, Stone Island- "The docks weren't built to handle so much traffic. This fleet is huge." Togorogiri nodded, "It has to be, Arlong is one of the most powerful Gyojin alive." Katarina rested he chin on her palm, "It's strange, there are others of his clan, is he that much stronger than they are?" "No, but he has these terrible rages, the angrier he gets, the more powerful and uncontrollable he becomes..." "So he is..." "Mentally ill? Yeah. Very much so." "Then why was he not treated?" Togorogiri whistled, "That's not easy, you can't force people to get help. And when they won't accept that they even need it in the first place, it's near impossible." Katarina rubbed her tired eyes, "What happens now?" "I have no idea. If Arlong wins. he'll rule the Grand Line, if he loses... I don't know what will happen to him or his followers."
Dragon's Breath Beach, Dragon's Head Island- "Are there any Gyojin physicians nearby?" Kurobi shook his head, "No, only human. Wait, there is one..."
The Headquarters of the World Government- The lazy councilor stood and faced the head of the World Government itself, "Now you wish to take action against our brave marines for trying to combat this threat? Is there no end to your hubris?" "They have committed treason, something you are quite dangerously close to yourself." The lazy man reached into his coat and pulled out a pistol, "Then I'm afraid I must place you under arrest." "GUARDS!" The guards rushed over, "Arrest this traitor!" The guards raised their weapons towards their leader, "No sir. You are the traitor here." Within moments the Chief Councilor and all of those who'd went along with him were escorted to the dungeons. "And now, contact our fleet, give them full permission and authority to do what they must to end this threat..."
The bedroom of the Tatsu, Stone Beach, Stone Island- Togorogiri got up with a start and grabbed a large pistol from the table nearby. He heard footsteps outside, heavy, unfamiliar footsteps. He walked past Chuu. who was sleeping in a nearby room, and into the main area of the boat, before throwing open the hatch and stepping outside. "Kurobi!" Kurobi stared in disbelief at the gun pointed at his throat, "I though you were a pacifist..." "Togo, what is it?" Katarina walked into view, bleary eyed and clearly pregnant, "Ah, I see. Such things can radically change a man's views." He smiled coldly, "But I'm not here to harm anyone, I'm on a mission of mercy." "Really, chu? What 'mercy' is that?" Kurobi's eyes narrowed, "Not that a traitor like you could understand, Chuu, but Arlong needs help. His mind is slipping to far. I came here to enlist assistance in getting him medication He's gone completely over the edge. he wants to kill Jimbei-Sama, and he's even killed members of his own crew." "But, Arlong would die before harming his own loyal crew..." Kurobi shook his head again, "Now do you see why he needs help?" "How do you know we can trust him, Togorogiri?" Katarina asked warily. "Besides, if he's sane, won't he be less powerful?" "A Gyojin, even a pirate, is loyal to his or her captain and crew, beyond to themselves. Kurobi has stuck with Arlong all of this time because he still believes and admires the man. He'd take any risk to protect his captain." Chuu nodded gravely, as the Tatsu turned to Kurobi, "What do you need?"
Stone Hopital, Sone Island- "I'm not a certified doctor, much less a psychiatrist. I don't have a detailed understanding of Arlong's condition." he reached into a cabinet and pulled out a box of medicines, "This is a dangerous game, Kurobi. I'm sure you know already. Here," her handed him the box, 'One a day, every day, it should keep his rages in check, but he needs to see a professional." Kurobi nodded, :Hopefully once he's calmed enough, we can take him to see someone." "Is this wise, right before a massive attack is about to be launched, chu?" "What do you care, triator? Besides, perhaps by helping him, we can hopefully fogo a messy slaughter." "I do care, Chu. I don't agree with his ideas anymore, but I do care about him, and the rest of the crew. Good luck, Kurobi, chu." Kurobi looked down at the man, Chuu was taller than most humans,but Kurobi was taller than Chuu by a great deal. "Thank you."
Stone Beach-Stone Island- Kurobi loaded the medicine into rowboat and slipped abpard, paddling quickly until he vanished into the darkness. "I hope it workd, Pony-Boy, chu." "So do I, Lips. So do I... We'd best inform the fleet to hold off a few days, if they can be convinced."
To be continued...