Opening his eyes, a blond man tried to come to his senses. Looking above him, he noticed that there was a wooden ceiling. Then, moving his head slightly to the side, he noticed that he was in a house made of the same material. Straightening up, the man sat down on the bed he was on, before rubbing his head.
" Where am I ? "
At that moment, a flash appeared in his mind. Hearing a scream, he remembered the silhouette of a giant biting into a human's body and devouring it.
" BERTHOLD ! " The blond shouted.
Startling, he fell out of the bed he was in. Then, curling up, he put his hands on his head, as he began to sob.
" Impossible… Berthold… NO ! "
"Your empire has abandoned you, Reiner. "
Stopping moaning, Reiner thought back to the old home that had 'saved' him.
"I found myself a new name ! I am Widos. "
" Widos ? Who is he ? And what did he do to me ? "
Not knowing where he was, Reiner suddenly ended up hitting the ground with his fist, all the while roaring.
" Cursed Sieg ! He really abandoned us. "
The door to the house suddenly opened.
" Hum ? "
Startling, seeing him in the middle of the small house, a small woman stared at him for a few seconds. Then, starting to smile at him, she cried.
" You are awake! That's wonderful ! You were in a coma for three days. "
" Three days ? "
Looking at his body, Reiner saw no signs of injury, or anything that looked like handcuffs. Then, glancing around, he noticed that the dwelling he was in didn't seem like a prison. Finally, the young woman who had just arrived didn't seem to be armed at all. She had in her hands only a basin filled with water and a wet towel. Within seconds, Reiner found that he was not a prisoner. Because of this, he doubted that he had been captured by Erwin or Levi.
" I am so reassured. " Affirmed the young woman. " I really thought you would never wake up. "
" What ... What happened ? " Wanted to know Reiner. " And where am I ? "
" You must know that, right ? " Asked the young woman.
" Huh ? "
" Yeah ! After all, you are a heavenly envoy. " Affirmed the young woman, looking at Reiner, with wonder eyes.
" A ... An envoy from heaven ? "
" Perfectly! Three days ago, our village was attacked by a band of pirates who wanted to plunder us as well as to seize women to rape them! When the pirate captain pretended to capture me, you suddenly fell from the sky and crushed him under your body. "
" Did I do that, me ? " Reiner wondered.
" By seeing you appear like this, the pirates got scared and left the village. " The woman continued in front of him. " Great divinity, know that I will always be grateful for what you have done. "
Trying to figure out the situation, Reiner remained silent as he over-revved his brain.
"I don't know how he did it but Widos managed to teleport me somewhere. And when I landed here, I accidentally put to flight a band of pirates who were looting a village and suddenly the villagers of this village see me as a hero! Should I consider myself against lucky or unlucky? "
" My name is Moda. " Cried the young woman. " And you, great divinity ? "
" Hum? My name is Reiner. "
Suddenly, Moda grabbed Reiner's hand, before pulling him out of the dwelling.
" Hey, what the…? "
" Everybody. " Moda cried.
At first embarrassed by the sudden sunlight, Reiner stepped back and put her hand in front of her eyes. Then, once accustomed to the brightness of the outside, he ends up seeing some figures in front of him. He then noticed a few villagers staring at him, seeming surprised to see him standing.
" Everybody. " Shouted Moda. " Our great hero has awakened. "
" Huh, wait a minute, I ... "
Suddenly, he saw the villagers bow down to him.
" Thank you for saving our village. "
" Thank you very much. "
" Thank you for your help."
Seeing the villagers doing this, Reiner didn't know what to say. Then, finally, reflecting, Reiner noticed that his position as a "hero" might give him some advantages. For example, quickly knowing where he was.
" No need to bow down. " Cried the man. " After all, as a hero, it is my duty to protect people and I don't need to be thanked for it in any way! Instead, I only want one thing: answers to my questions. "
Sitting on a luxurious and comfortable sofa, Teach seemed to have taken his ease, while he was in a beautiful office.
" Not bad, as a place! Perfect for a shichibukai. "
" Shut up ! " Crocodile ordered him, who was sitting behind a large desk. " Rather tell me why you came to see me. "
" What? Like this? Am I not even allowed a drink or a small snack? I find that your reception leaves something to be desired. "
Starting to growl, Crocodile let a few particles in his body turn to sand, while he had ml to contain his anger. Seeming to be amused, Teach nevertheless ends up getting a little more serious.
" Who dreams of Whitebeard's death? Many people ! Including us two! What I propose to you is an alliance with me in order to be able to defeat him. "
" What do you want from me ? " Crocodile asked him.
" As a Shichibukai, you are entitled to many benefits. " Teach remarked. " Like, for example, having the right to go to the big prison of Impel Down! That's what interests me. "
Staring at him silently, Crocodile told him.
" Even before being at Alabasta, you caused me some problems! Especially when you sunk two of my ships with Billions on them. "
" They? In my defense, it was this group of idiots who tried to attack me! I did nothing but defend myself. "
" Since this attack, we have followed your movements. " Taught him Crocodile. " You made many uninteresting detours in the surroundings, before arriving here! Why ? "
" If I had come directly to Alabasta, the world government would have understood that I came here to see you! However, if I am causing a lot of havoc in several countries, before I go here, they will not make any connection between you and me! The destruction of Drum Island, my trips back and forth to the islands around Alabasta, and my arrival here… it's only for the purpose of meeting you without alerting the world government. "
Rummaging in his pockets, Crocodile pulled out a lighter and lit his cigar. Then, inhaling first, he finally exhaled smoke, before saying.
'' What do you want from me, exactly ? "
Leaning over to Crocodile, Teach said.
" I know what you're doing in Alabasta! Truth be told, one would have to be stupid not to understand what a Shichibukai might be looking for here. "
Suddenly raising three fingers, he cried out.
" Poseidon… Uranus… and Pluton ! The Ancient Weapons ! Creations capable of destroying the world ! According to legends, they are found in three locations in this world, and one of them is in Alabasta. "
Remaining silent, Crocodile repeated.
" What do you want exactly ? "
" What are you going to do with this weapon? " Wanted to know Teach. " Control the world? Destroy Whitebeard? Very good plan, however, nothing proves to you that this weapon exists for real, and even less that it is here! If so, you're just chasing a pipe dream. "
Immediately, Crocodile's desk immediately dried up, while the Shichibukai stood up.
" I will be clear with you! My plans have no chance of failing. "
Seeing sand crawl on the ground and come towards him, Teach stood up as well, before letting the ground around him become covered with a black substance similar to darkness.
" ZEHAHAHAHA! All I'm telling you is I can provide you with a great plan! If we use your title of Shichibukai and go after the right people, we can easily have the strength to kill Whitebeard. "
Staring at him, Crocodile finally laughs.
" And you really think your plan can work ? "
Resuming his seriousness, he asked.
" What percentage of success do we have using your plan ? "
" Honestly ? I would say ten percent. "
A vein appeared on Crocodile's forehead as he roared.
" And you want me to stop my plan and follow you without saying anything, only to get my ass kicked by Whitebeard ? "
" You have to know how to play to win, right ? "
Growling again, Crocodile roared.
" Don't mock me ! There is no reason why I would follow you! Tsss, I was wrong to listen to you. "
Just shrugging, Teach said.
" As I said, there is no proof that Pluton really exists, or that it is still working! Honestly, what do we know about this weapon? Nothing at all ! Me, I offer you a plan which is risky, yes, but which is based on logic! You, on your side, just lead me to Impel Down and you've done your part of the job. "
" Impel Down ? "
Thinking for a few seconds, Crocodile cried out.
" A moment ! Let's say we partner up and kill Whitebeard, then there will only be one Yonko spot available! Who will get it ? "
Smiling maliciously, Teach began to cry out.
" Zehahahaha ! If you really want to have it, we can always fight. "
Remaining stoic, hearing this, Crocodile finally exclaimed.
" I refuse. "
" Hum ? "
" If you want to kill yourself by attacking Whitebeard with a stupid plan, that's your problem! I refuse to get involved in this! Besides, I could kill Whitebeard, later, alone. "
" And if I insist ...? " Teach asked.
Immediately, the sand around Crocodile intensified and touched the darkness that surrounded Teach's body. However, the sand seemed to do nothing to the pirate. Just laughing, Teach noticed.
" I see that we will never be able to come to an agreement. "
Then, getting up, he cried out.
" Very well, it's time for me to go. "
Honestly, regardless of the fact that he wanted Whitebeard too, Crocodile wanted to kill the pirate. However, he was quite intrigued by her strange power. Not wanting to risk his plan which would come to fruition in a few days, the shichibukai finally complied and let him go.
However, as he was about to leave the room, Teach stopped, to look at the young woman who was also in the room. Turning his face to her, he gave her a smile, while shouting.
" I presume you are the famous… Nico Robin. "
Remaining stoic, hearing the man say his name, Robin just answered.
" And you, I think I understood that you name Marshall D. Teach. "
" Exact ! I sincerely hope that we will have the pleasure of seeing each other again ! After all, the people who have your 'powers' are extremely rare today. "
Not having been able to find sleep, Raynare had left the dwelling where the rest of his friends were sleeping. Having leaned against a wall, she simply had her face raised to gaze at the moon above her.
" Two months … " She noticed. " I've been in this world for two months already. "
Feeling a little shiver, she didn't know what to think of having already used up a third of the time Orphis had given her.
" I don't know at all if I'm early or late ! But maybe I better hit Red Line within a month. "
Then bending her legs, she rested her head on her knees before whispering.
" I don't want to die. "
" Eevee. "
Surprised, Raynare saw the pokemon right in front of her, smiling at her.
" What do you want ? "
In response, the animal leaped towards her, and Raynare was forced to grab her in her arms. Once in these, Eevee curled up before pretending to fall asleep.
" Hey? Did you take me for a hammock or what ? "
Turning a deaf ear, Eevee let herself sleep in the arms of the fallen angel. Staring at her with an angry eye, the young woman finally noticed that the pokemon was very serene. She was in no way afraid of Raynare. To tell the truth, she seemed to consider her as her mistress.
" Why … ? " Raynare wondered. " Why does she love me so much? I am a fallen angel. "
" Because you are a nice person. "
Looking up, Raynare saw Virgo coming towards her.
" Virgo ? "
" You don't understand it yourself, but you are a nice person, Raynare-sama! That's why this awful critter loves you. "
" Eevee. " Cried the pokemon, straightening up.
Immediately, the fallen angel spotted a gaze battle between Eevee and Virgo. Sighing, she grabbed Eevee by the skin of her neck and rested it on her shoulders. Then, stretching out her legs, she patted her thighs as she cried out.
" Come here, Virgo. "
Immediately, the maid fell on Raynare's legs, in the same position as to receive a spanking.
" I'm ready, Raynare-sama. "
" Idiot ! Lay your head on my knees. "
At first surprised, Virgo finally complied and rested her head on her knees. Then she felt Raynare's hand stroking her hair. There was then a long silence, as neither of the two women spoke. For her part, having found a comfortable place, Eevee began to fall asleep on Raynare's shoulder. Yet, finally, Raynare asked.
" Virgo ... do you really think I have the right to a second chance ? "
" Hum ? "
" I am not a nice person! In my old life, I tortured many people and killed many more! Why would a person like me deserve to go on living ? "
" This is not a reward, Ranare-sama. "
" What ? "
Lifting her head, Virgo asserted.
" For me, it's a chance to have the right to redemption! Since entering this world you have stopped killing people and instead help Hime and the others save people! Your victims will never be able to forgive what you have done! Nevertheless, you can still forgive yourself by helping people! So, it is not a reward, but a mission that you are forced to accomplish. "
" A mission ? "
Just smiling, Raynare cried out.
" I'm not even sure if I will succeed. "
" Perhaps, but I'll help you. " Assured Virgo. " Raynare-sama, I love you! I love you very much! And I don't want you to die. "
" Is it true ? " Raynare asked her. " And would you keep saying this, even if I decide to be in love with another person, like Lucy ? "
" Yes. " Assured Virgo, without hesitation. " Because that's true love! Even if you don't like me, I will continue to do whatever I can to make you happy with Hime! I understood it for some time ! Two people like you deserve to know the joy of loving each other ! If this becomes my role, I would gladly do it. "
At that moment, Raynare grabbed both of her cheeks and pinched them.
" Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! "
" Since when does a stupid mind like you deserve to think so ? " Asked the fallen angel, coldly.
However, eventually smiling, Rayanre ended up kissing her forehead.
" Virgo… you are adorable ! Thank you very much. "
Surprised by his gesture, Virgo began to blush, before screaming.
" Raynare-sama, punish me. "
However, before Raynare could answer her, she felt a paw pat her cheek, while Eevee seemed to be jealous.
" What ? " Raynare exclaimed, grabbing her, before positioning her in front of her face. " What do you want now ? "
In response, Eevee licked the tip of her nose, before giving her her cutest smile. Letting him do it, Raynare stared at her for a few seconds, before finally saying.
" You are exhausting. "
Yet, she gave Eevee a kiss on the muzzle as well.
" Nevertheless, you are cute too. "
" Eevee ! "
Putting the animal back on her shoulder, Raynare then let Virgo put her head back on her legs, and it was in this position that the trio spent the night.
" Menma, we found you. "
Suddenly straightening up, the girl wore a terrified face as she breathed heavily. Taking a few seconds to calm down, the child tried to come to his senses. Around her, she heard the snoring of her companions, who slept in the house.
" Luffy, you ate all the food again. " Sanji growled, as he slept.
" Shut up and bring some sake. " Zoro cried.
" And rum. " Gin said.
Hearing them speak thus, Menma tried to smile again. Still, she couldn't help but be slightly flustered. Since then, the day she nearly froze to death on Drum Island, the child had many flashes while she slept. Her dreams seemed to bring out memories of her past life.
Suddenly, in her mind, she saw a child her age facing her, whose face was completely blurred. Then, suddenly becoming an adult, he cried out with a smile.
"Menma ! "
" Jintan…? " Menma wondered, feeling as if she had said the name several times while she was sleeping.
Instantly trying to remember the boy's face, Menma suddenly felt a horrible headache run through her head. Wincing in pain, she then remembered the silhouette of a strange man wearing a white mask and having several legs and three eyes.
" Menma… If you ever get your memory back, our contract will end ! And without you being able to do anything, you will come back here without having any other chance to relive with your memories of your old life. "
Frightened, Menma suddenly began to sob. She didn't understand what was going on. Every time she tried to regain her memory, she remembered those strange words that scared her. Snuggling under her quilt, she started to shake with fear. She didn't understand what was happening to her, and she was afraid to know the truth about her. What would she do if she was actually a terrible person? Will Luffy and the others continue to think of her as their friend?
Finally, no longer able to sleep, the young girl left her bed and walked towards that of another person.
" I… I can't sleep. "
" Huuuuuummmm ? " Said the sleeping person.
" Can I sleep with you ? "
" Yeah! Yeah! " Said the person, between snores.
Smiling again, Menma climbed into bed and pressed herself against the person she had decided to sleep with.
" What a pervert. "
" I didn't know he was attracted to children. "
" We better watch him. "
Grinning, Zoro ends up yawning and stretching. Then finally, he opened his eyes.
" Already in the morning ? " He asked, rubbing his eyes.
Then straightening up, he saw Nami, Gin and Sanji circling his bed.
" Hum? What do you have ? "
Straightening up, he felt a weight on his stomach. Looking down, he was surprised to see Menma curling up her abdomen, sleeping peacefully and drooling over him.
" What? Menma? What is she doing here? "
" Zoro, you disappoint me. " Nami asserted, a hand over her mouth and pretending to cry.
" Don't even come and talk to me, predator of children. " Sanji cried.
" Pedophile. " Finished Gin.
" What ? No ! Wait ! "
Waking up at that moment, Menma opened her eyes, before screaming.
" Hello, onii-san. "
" It is not fair. " Menma cried, having a bump on her head. " I didn't do anything wrong. "
" You just had to come to my bed. " Zoro roared, with shark teeth and still blushing with shame.
" But you told me that I had the right. " Menma retorted.
" What ? I could never say that. "
" Zoro-aniki, abusing children is really bad. " Cried Johnny.
" You can't know how much you descend in my esteem. " Yosaku adds.
" All in the end, it is nothing other than a monkey who cannot manage his sexual urges. " Finished Raynare.
" SHUT UP. "
Preferring not to participate in this discussion, Vivi was hunched over in front of Toto.
" Toto-san, thank you for your hospitality! Now is the time for us to go again. "
" Very well ! But before that, I have a little gift. "
Handing a gourd of water to Luffy, he cried.
" Luffy, here's for you! As agreed, you will be able to drink Yuba's delicious water. "
" Some water ? " Luffy wondered. " Did you really find water ? "
" Absolutely! Thanks to your help, I was able to find a layer of damp earth! I spent all my night filtering it to get this water. "
" Thank you very much, Toto! I will save it! I promise. "
" Have you learned new words ? " Ace wondered.
" Don't mock me ! If Toto has spent all night filtering the water, I'm not going to drink it right away! I'm not even thirsty. "
" Me, I'm a little thirsty. " Said his brother. " Will you give me the gourd ? "
" No ! No way ! "
Having remained silent, Bruno simply saw Luffy bickering with his brother, before the order to leave for Katorea was finally given. Following the group, the man still says nothing. However, staring at Vivi and remembering what he had heard yesterday, he deliberately slowed down.
" Hey, Bruno. " Usopp cried, seeing him in the back. " A problem ? "
" Yes ! There is one. " Affirmed the man. " Are we going to walk ten days in the desert? It's ridiculous ! If you want my opinion, we… "
" Hey, Luffy! What's the matter with you ? " Sanji questioned.
Surprised, Bruno saw him sitting against the trunk of a tree, while the captain seemed unwilling to continue walking, while the village of Yuba was still visible.
" Luffy ? " Lucy wondered.
" Hey, Luffy-aniki! We have to go. " Yosaku cried.
" I'm giving up. " Asserted the pirate.
" WHAT ? " All of his friends were surprised.
" What is this story again ? " Sanji questioned.
" I said I was giving up ! I'm tired of walking. "
" What ? What are you talking about ? " Neni got angry, grabbing the pirate by his collar. " Do you really think this is the time to joke? I remind you that we must save the land of Princess Wednesday. "
Flicking his arm away, Luffy retorted.
" I don't want to move. "
" What's the matter with you ? " Sanji questioned. " Do you really think this is the time to joke ? "
" Ace, tell him something. " Cried Nami.
Just shrugging, Ace said.
" It's your captain! In addition, I now have to go to Rainbase. "
" Why do you want to stop, Luffy ? " Chopper asked him.
" Because everything we do is useless. " Suddenly declared Luffy. " Bruno was right the other day! Even if they know each other, I don't see why Vivi's friend is going to stop the rebellion just because she asks! It's ridiculous. "
" What? What is ridiculous ? "
" You want us to travel hundreds of kilometers again to go to Katorea, while the revolutionaries are going to attack your father's palace… we have no chance of getting there in time. "
Looking at the rest of his team, he cried out.
'' Am I not right ? "
" If I can express my opinion, it is true that our chances of success are now almost zero! Loke cried, putting his glasses back on his nose correctly! Mugiwara is right! We are now sorely lacking in time. "
" I also agree. " Approved Raynar. " Before we even get a chance to do halfway, Alubarna might already have been attacked. "
" We will make efforts for nothing. " Zoro said, leaning against Matsuge.
" Oi, what does that mean ? " Neni got angry. " So what ? Because we failed once, we should give up, right? "
Staring at Luffy, the man roared.
" You disappoint me a lot, Mugiwara ! A million people are at risk of dying and you don't try to save them anymore. "
" Hey, you are also responsible for this. " Luffy remarked.
Annoyed by this comment, Neni suddenly pulled out one of his metal bats and pointed it at Luffy's face.
" Motherfucker. "
" Neni ! Luffy ! Stop ! " Vivi cried.
Too late. Striking with all his might, Neni struck the trunk of the tree, which immediately collapsed. Having simply ducked, Luffy managed to dodge the attack and found himself in front of Neni.
" You are so blinded by guilt that you are unable to think properly. "
" Shut up, Mugi… " Neni began, pretending to hit him again.
Slapping his stomach, Luffy managed to stop him. Dropping her weapon, Neni took a step back, before finally falling to her knees and coughing up saliva, while holding her stomach.
" Neni-san. " Vivi frightened, running towards him. " Luffy, did you do this ? "
Settling for his seat, Luffy simply said.
" Vivi! What I want is to kick Crocodile's buttocks! And you know why ? Because even if we prevent the rebels from attacking, Crocodile will continue to attack your country, don't you think? Everyone sees him as a hero and no one will be able to prove his schemes! He will therefore continue to play the good Samaritans, while making your father boo. "
Staring at Vivi, Luffy declared.
" No matter what we do, if we follow your idea, we will do it all for nothing. "
" That boy… is that Luffy ? " Bruno wondered. " He is in fact capable of being lucid. "
" Luffy is right. " Approved Gin. " Not to mention that we are pirates! Why would people trust us more than Crocodile ? "
" Damn it. " Sanji cried, starting to light a cigarette. " So what should we do ? "
" Hey, hold on. " Cried Johnny. " There is a problem with Luffy-aniki's reasoning! If we give up immediately reasoning with the rebel army, there will be no possibility of stopping their attack. "
" It's impossible to stop them. " Zoro asserted.
" What ? "
" Vivi ... you don't want someone dying in this battle, do you ? " Luffy asked. " Know that it is impossible. "
" What? Why ? " Vivi asked him.
" Because no one can stop an army of 700,000 people with the snap of a finger. " Bruno affirmed. " Crocodile started his plan two years ago! Do you really think he didn't think about the possibility that a bunch of people like us could stop him? It is too late now! The rebels are angry and no matter what we tell them, without having any proof to provide them, none of them will believe us. "
" To put it simply, they will attack even if we talk to them!. " Finished Luffy.
Looking at Vivi and Neni, he cried out.
" Think, damn it! A million people are going to kill each other because of the shenanigans of a Shichibukai… do you really think we can stop them without any deaths ? "
Looking at him, Neni was about to contradict him. Still, unable to say a single word to prove Luffy wrong, the man ended up hitting the sand with his fist. He had just realized that Vivi's plan was doomed.
" Damn it. "
" You understand, now? " Wanted to know Luffy, seeing Vivi's fists shake. " Your plan is stupid. "
" Luffy, what are you saying to him ? " Nami questioned, taking a step towards him. " Think about what Vivi might be feeling ? "
An arm moved in front of her to stop her.
" Bruno ? " She wondered, seeing him act.
" For once, Luffy-san is assuming his role as captain. " He assured.
" Where is the problem of doing everything so that there is no death ? " Vivi suddenly roared.
" Dead, there will necessarily be. " Luffy retorted.
Hearing this, Vivi slapped Luffy hard, and managed to knock him aside.
" I forbid you to say such things! Do you have the slightest idea of all the efforts I had to make, of all the sacrifices I had to make? Do you think Igaram died for nothing? There is no question ! Whether they are rebels or soldiers of the empire, the people of Alabasta have done nothing wrong! So why should they die ? "
Clenching her fist, she roared.
" The only person responsible for all this is Crocodile. "
At that moment, Luffy rose to his feet. Then, to everyone's surprise, he ran to Vivi, and gave her a powerful punch, which knocked her to the ground.
" Luffy ? " Lucy wondered. " But that … ? "
" Princess Wednesday? " Neni frightened.
" If Crocodile is the culprit, and if you don't want to see someone die because of him, then why are you willing to die to stop him ? "
" Motherfucker. " Vivi roared, getting up and jumping on him. " How dare you ? "
" Even an idiot like me it's very good how to react to protect your country. " Luffy asserted, without trying to defend himself.
Not even trying to listen to him, Vivi started hitting him. She hit him once. Twice. Several times. She hit him over and over again, using all the desperation, rage, and anger she had built up inside her since entering Baroque Works. She didn't want to understand the truth.
" Putting your life on the line will never be enough to stop this war. " Luffy asserted.
" So what should I do ? " Vivi roared, continuing to hit him. " My most precious life is. "
Suddenly, Luffy managed to grab both arms and stood up so abruptly that he butted Vivi with a head.
" Are you idiot or what? We too are ready to put our lives on the line. "
Getting up, he roared.
" Vivi… aren't we friends ? "
" Lu ... Luffy ? "
" As we met, I hated you and I saw in you only one way to make us money. " A voice remarked.
Vivi then turned to Raynare, who stared at her, his arms crossed.
" Nevertheless, I still took the time to get to know you and I understood that you were far from being the stereotype of the spoiled and whining princess! Vivi, even though I hate humans… I know I'm ready to fight to help you. "
" Yes, Sister-Vivi. " Johnny asserted. " I am ready to sacrifice for you. "
" Yeah. " Yosaku approved. " Fighting doesn't scare us, Sister-Vivi. "
" Vivi-san, I will protect you from anyone. " Sanji assured.
'' Me too, I will fight to help you, Vivi. " Chopper adds.
" The great Captain Usopp doesn't care to know that his opponent is a shichibukai. " Usopp asserted, despite his legs shaking.
" Vivi, when we decided to escort you to Alabasta, each of us knew that we were going to confront Crocodile. " Lucy said.
" Luffy understood it first. " Nami agreed.
Just nodding, Gin and Zoro showed their approval.
Hearing everyone back Luffy's words like that, Vivi couldn't help but cry.
" Vivi, you don't need to be strong in front of us! Luffy assured him! We know how brave you are! A coward would never have dared to join Baroque Works in the hope of saving her country! You don't have to be afraid to count on us to support you! Everyone knows you can't beat Crocodile… "
Putting his hat back on, Luffy rose to his feet, before yelling.
" But me, I can defeat him ! And I wouldn't hesitate to save Alabasta. "
Then he noticed.
" We have two solutions. "
Pointing one direction, he cried.
" Either we go to Katorea… "
Then, showing a second direction, he finished.
" Either way, we are going to Raibase! What do you want to do ? "
Suddenly getting up, Neni gave a hateful look towards Luffy.
" Stupid Mugiwara, what the hell are you doing? Do you really think you are the one who will beat Crocodile? It's impossible. "
However, starting to smile, he pointed at himself, before declaring.
" He took me for a moron and used me to set up his Machiavellian paln! Count on me to get revenge and give him a beating, baby. "
Even though everyone knew he couldn't, Luffy nodded, understanding that Neni was going to follow him. Then, finally, Vivi stood up in turn, before screaming.
" Crocodile must pay for all the harm he has caused. "
Then wiping away a tear, she roared.
" Luffy, I want to see you kick his ass. "
This time, Luffy smiled, before declaring.
" No problem. "
Then turning to the rest of his crew, he cried out.
" Guys ! On the way to Rainbase. "
" Yeah ! " Cried his friends.
" Luffy nii-san, you're so cool. " Menma assured.
" Yeah, too the Luffy-aniki class. " Johnny and Yosaku said.
For his part, seeing someone slightly trembling, Sanji wanted to know.
" A problem, Gin ? "
" No. " Assured the man, trying to hide his fear. " Confront a shichibukai? Why should I be afraid of this? He is just a pirate like any other. "
" Loke… Virgo… sorry to ask you, but I would need you for this battle. " Lucy told them.
" Why is this a problem ? " Loke asked. " It's been days since I fought! Hope Corcodile is as powerful as people say it is. "
" If Raynare-sama is with me, that's fine with me. " Virgo assured.
" Ok, in this case, on our way to the West. " Assured Nami, already with a map in hand. " Direction Rainbase ! "
" Yosh. " Luffy cried.
However, before taking a step, he suddenly saw Bruno overtake him, giving him a friendly nudge on the shoulder.
" Excellent work ... Captain Luffy. "
Hearing it, Luffy stood still for a few seconds. Then, realizing that he had just won the man's respect, he cried out.
" Bruno ... first I'll kick Crocodile's butt, and then I'll beat you! I wouldn't leave Alabasta without having you on my boat. "
Continuing to walk, Bruno could not help but smile.
" You think ? I can't wait to see you try. "
For his part, having watched the scene without saying anything, Ace smiled in turn. Still, finally looking in the direction of Rainbase, he cried out.
" Teach ... "
But as everyone started to set off, Virgo suddenly noticed the absence of a person.
" Raynare-sama… where is Eevee ? "
No longer having the pokemon on her shoulder, Rayanre affirmed.
" I entrusted it to Toto. "
" What ? "
_You were right yesterday! If I am here, it is to have a chance to forgive my sins and save as many people as possible! I knew we would have to fight Crocodile! So there was no way I was taking Eevee with me. "
Smiling then, she declared.
" She is way too cute for me to let Crocodile slaughter her! I'm sure Toto will take care of her. "
Being sleeping, Eevee wriggled her paw lightly, while dreaming. Early this morning, when Raynare had awakened, the fallen angel had used his magic to intensify the pokemon's sleep, thus preventing him from waking up when she put him down. Then, after explaining to Toto that she was leaving the animal here, the fallen angel left Yuba with the others.
And three hours later, Eevee finally opened her eyes. Yawning and stretching like a cat, Eevee then noticed Raynare's absence.
" Eevee ? "
Immediately looking for him, she will walk through all the houses, to see no one. Finally, it was when she stopped in front of a huge hole that she saw Toto, digging in it.
" Oh, are you awake ? " He wondered.
" Eevee. " Cried the pokemon, who didn't seem to understand the situation.
" Raynare is already gone. " The old man confessed to her. " The adventure she was going to live will be very dangerous and she deemed it unnecessary to sacrifice you by taking you with her! So she asked me to take care of you. "
Hearing this, Eevee's tail fell to the ground. Then, finally tears appeared in his eyes. Finally, she began to scream.
" EEEEEVVVVVEEEEEEE ! "
Who will join Luffy's crew?
Before Shells Town: Raynare - 9 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)
Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro
Kuro Arc: Usopp
Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 13 million -
Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku
Bow Drum: Chopper
Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin /? /? /? /?
Skypiea Arc:?
Arc Enies Lobby: Franky
Arc Post Enies-Lobby :?
Thriller Bark Arc: Brook
Punk Hazard Arc:?
Tesoro Arc :?
Dressrosa Bow : ? / ?
Wano Kuni Arc: Jinbei / ?
Post Wano Kuni Arc:?
Arc Battle Teach :?
With other characters:
Buggy: Magi (OC), Bull (OC), Kuro, Morgan, Megumim -23 million- (Konosuba)
Arlong: Syra (OC)
Milhawk: Alice (OC)
Wapol: Musshuru
Crocodile: Noscula (OC), Mr 6 (OC), Miss Halloween (OC)
Garp: Sakura (Zombieland Saga)
Gold D. Roger: Igneel - 1.380 billion - (Fairy Tail), Acacia (Toriko), Bardock (Dragon ball Z)
Individual: Bruno (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan); Menma (Anohana); Neni (Mr 9), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Eevee (Pokemon)