Luffy and Zoro awaken in two different parts of East Blue, both with the same thing on their mind. Protect the crew. There would be no failures this time around, Captain's orders. As bits and pieces of the unknown past that the two comrades share are gradually revealed, the rest of the crew can only speculate. For all their absolute resolve, they're hiding something. Time Travel AU

The World of One Piece is a much darker and grittier place then Oda has given it credit. With Pirates, Marines, Sea Monster - OH MY! Guess all it needs to change things up is for someone to be reincarnated and re-evaluate the standards. Hope the familiar faces and worn out places can handle the revolution. (RATING SUBJECTED TO CHANGE, LUFFY AS RE - NOT SI - SO NO OUTSIDE KNOWLEDGE)