As night fell, Vivi stood still, gazing in the direction of Rainbase.

" Luffy-san… "

" You don't have to worry about him. " Gin asserted.

" What ? "

" Luffy decided to fight Crocodile, knowing full well what he expected! This is not the case for you! You don't know who you'll have to fight in Alubarna. "

" The rest of Baroque Works will be there to fight us. " Sanji approved. " Who knows how many enemies we will have to fight ? "

" No matter how many enemies. " Nami retorted, looking at Vivi. " Do not forget a detail, this war, it is you who wants to stop it. "

Approaching the princess, she put a finger on her forehead, before shouting.

" You don't have to take care of Luffy or any of us! If you want to save your country, just focus on preventing your people from killing each other. "

" For Baroque Works, let us take care of it. " Lucy assured.

" The great Captain Usopp is always ready to fight. " Usopp assured, despite his shaking legs.

For his part, Zoro was lifting the scabbard of his sabers several times, while Matsuge balanced on the weapon.

" Zoro-aniki, you look concerned. " Yosaku remarked.

" You are tiring yourself for nothing, Roronoa. " Bruno affirmed, while he was lying on the crab. " Rest a little. "

" I take care as I want. " Retorted the swordsman.

Then, turning his face to the side, the swordsman saw Menma rubbing her gun with a rag. Noticing that she was not behaving happily as usual, Zoro questioned her.

" Are you scarred ? "

" Not at all. " Retorted the child. " I am not afraid to fight. "

" I hope so for you because this time we will fight against the best members of the Baroque Works organization! Guys who will make Mr 5 and Mr 3 look like little fighters. "

" That is scary. " Yosaku remarked.

" That's it, the crew of a Shichibukai. " Gin noticed, feeling his hand shake. " And now the question to ask is what will happen to us, if ever Luffy does not manage to prevent Crocodile from joining us. "

" Why can't Luffy-Aniki stop him? " Wanted to know Yosaku. " Aniki is the strongest! Do you agree with me, Johnny? "

Looking for his comrade, he saw him making movements with his sword as if his comrade was training.

" Johnny ? "

" Even if Luffy-aniki wins, we too must win our next battles! Because otherwise, his victory would be useless. "

" Do not worry ! We have Aniki with us! As well as Sanji, Gin and Bruno-aniki! And as for Noscula, Raynare will defeat him. "

Looking at him, Johnny was silent for a few seconds. Then, finally he resumed his movements.

"No, I don't want to be seen as an insignificant warrior anymore ! I too want to become a real fighter. "

" Our role is just as important as Luffy's. " Nami said, pointing her finger in the direction of Alubarna. " Come on Pincemie, go for Alubarna. "

"Pincemie?" Usopp wondered.

" That's the name of the crab! We had to find a name for it. "

Starting to blush, the giant crustacean accelerated. Seeing him do it, Gin let himself sit down. But no sooner had he made this gesture than he winced.

" A problem, Gin? " Lucy asked him.

" No nothing. " He lied.

Then he put his hand in front of her mouth, before starting to cough. Immediately, looked at the palm of his hand, he saw stains of blood. Compared to what he made believe, his wound in the abdomen was far from a memory. Instead, she was bleeding internally.

Flapping his wings, Raynare flew over the Alabasta Desert. Flying for long hours, the fallen angel tried to catch a glimpse of Noscula's presence. Penalty lost. Seeming to move as fast as she did, the Batman was always one step ahead of Raynare. Flying to catch up with him, yet she felt her speed decrease, Raynare began to show the first signs of fatigue.

"Is Nanohana still far away? "

Suddenly flying over a small village, surrounded by the desert. Looking at him for a few seconds, Raynare recognized the small village.

"This is the village of Ido ! So, I'm only halfway there. "

Gritting her teeth, she began to wonder. Even if she managed to get to Nanohana at the same time as Noscula, would she have enough energy to fight him? Yet shaking her face, she preferred to postpone her thoughts.

"Noscula ! I'll find you ! "

However, she suddenly stopped, and looked behind her. Despite the fact that it was dark, she tried to catch a glimpse of a figure. Yes, she was sure she heard footsteps. Staring at the desert sand, she remained motionless for a few moments.

However, not seeing any silhouette, she preferred not to waste extra time and preferred to resume her way. But no sooner had she left than a small figure popped her head out from behind a dune, before starting to follow her.

Continuing to hold the reins in order to lead Pincemie, Chopper suddenly saw something in the distance.

" Hey! I see a river in the distance. "

" This river is located exactly the same distance from Rainbase and Alubarna. " Vivi affirmed. " It means we've already come halfway. "

" Perfect. " Neni rejoices. " If this continues, we will get to Alubarna before the attack. "

However, the pirates suddenly noticed that Pincemie was slowing down.

" Hum ? " Gin wondered. " Is it me or are we slowing down ? "

" The crab may be tired. " Menma remarked.

" Oh no. " Vivi frightened. " I think he's afraid of the water. "

" What? " Usopp wondered. " Do not talk nonsense ! This animal is a crab! Crabs live in the water. "

" It's a desert animal. " Retorted Vivi. " He can't swim at all. "

" How many kilometers does this river ? " Wanted to know Bruno.

" About fifty kilometers. "

" Impossible to swim and then run to Alubarna and hope to arrive on time. " Sanji remarked. " This is a big problem. "

" Sister-Lucy! Bruno-aniki! You can do something, right ? " Yosaku asked.

" Do what ? " Wanted to know Lucy.

" The only way to continue our journey is to manage to make this crab fly. " Bruno remarked. " We are unable to do this! And our powers are useless for this situation. "

" We will soon reach the river. " Johnny exclaimed, seeing him perfectly. " If anyone has an idea, it's now. "

" I have an idea. " Chopper assured.

In an instant, he knocked off Nami and Lucy's capes, revealing their dancing clothes.

" KYYYYYAAAAA ! " Lucy yelled, trying to cover herself. " What are you doing ? "

" Pincemie says he loves dancers! If we can get his mind excited enough time to cross the river, maybe we can. "

" I'm not a big fan of this plan. " Nami asserted, while seeing Sanji and Matsuge start to stare at them.

Then, turning her gaze to the two women, Pincemie felt her irises turn into hearts, while the sight of their dancing outfits was enough to make him accelerate.

" Perfect ! It goes much faster. " Zoro remarked.

" Why am I surrounded by a bunch of perverts ? " Wanted to know Lucy.

" Good work, Sister-Lucy. " Yosaku and Johnny said.

" SHUT UP ! "

" We reach the river. " Chopper asserted.

Introducing his paws into the water, Pincemie indeed began to run on the bottom of the river.

" It works. " Neni rejoices.

" Yes, but for how long ? " Bruno wanted to know, seeing that Pincemie's body was gradually disappearing under the surface. " The river looks very deep to me. "

" Run, Pincemie ! Run ! " Usopp encouraged him.

However, Pincemie may have run at full speed, his body finally completely disappeared under the water. Coming to his senses, he immediately turned around and rushed back to shore, leaving the pirates behind.

" Useless crab. " Usopp roared, seeing him run away.

" Stop moaning and swimming. " Zoro advised him, while he carried Chopper on his head.

" There are always ten kilometers to swim. " Neni remarked. " Can we really get there? "

In response, they suddenly saw a column of water appear in front of them, while a huge fish appeared.

" AHHHHHHH! A monster. " Frightened, Usopp, Yosaku and Lucy.

" It's a Sandora catfish. " Vivi recognized him. " It is a very rare species of fish. "

" And it's dangerous ? " Wanted to know Nami. "

" He is a big eater of men. " Vivi cried, seeing the fish swimming towards them.

" You shouldn't have said it before ? "

Seeing the fish swimming towards them, Lucy pulled out the key to Aquarius, while Bruno prepared to split the fish in half.

" AQUARIUS… "

" ZIPPER-MAN…"

However, before they could launch their attacks, they saw the huge fish being lifted out of the water.

" What … ? "

" Kung Fu ! Kung Fu ! Kung Fu ! "

Within seconds, the pirate gang saw the group of Kung-fu dugongs appear on the body of the fish.

" Seals. " Menma recognized them.

" What are they doing here ? " Lucy wondered.

Seconds later, the huge body of the fish was towed by the dugongs, while the pirates were on its back.

" I don't know why they helped us, but we owe them thanks. " Sanji remarked.

Speaking with one of them, Chopper told him.

" They say they came to help us because we are Luffy's disciples. "

" The disciples ? "

Finally reaching shore, the pirates set foot on land.

" Unbelievable ! I never thought we would have so many chances. " Neni asserted.

" Thank you. " Vivi exclaimed, thanking the Kung-fu dugongs.

" Kung Fu ! " Cried the animals, saluting them.

Then they left.

" Despite their help, this doesn't solve our problem. " Zoro remarked. " Since the crab is no longer with us, we have to finish our journey on foot! Vivi, do we have a chance to make it to Alubarna on time ? "

" On Matsuge's back, yes! But, the problem is, it can only carry two people. "

" Ok, in that case, I would go to Alubarna with Bruno. "

" What ? " The rest of the group wondered.

" Do you have another idea ? " Wanted to know the swordsman. " If the camel can only carry two people, then so be it the two of us who were going to fight Baroque Works. "

" But Zoro, Vivi must…" Nami started.

" Nami-swan, I think Moss-head is right. " Sanji remarked.

" He ? "

" If Vivi-san ever meets Mr 1 or I don't know who, I'm afraid she'll get killed. While waiting for us to get to Alubarna, they can defeat Baroque Works. "

Then staring at Zoro, the cook exclaimed.

" We will not be able to join you for several hours, you had better insure. "

" Who do you take me for ? Bruno ! Let's go. "

Just looking at the swordsman, the man finally nodded.

"So Zoro is the vice-captain… ! I always thought it was Nami. "

Walking towards Matsuge, Zoro cried out.

" Forget the fact that I am a man and take us to Alubarna. "

Wanting to protest first, the camel sighed, knowing he had no choice. Bending his legs, he invited the duo to climb onto his back. Hurrying to settle in, Bruno seized the reins, before affirming.

" Vivi-san, I would save your country! It is a promise. "

Afraid that she couldn't do something to stop the war herself, Vivi stared down. However, ending up staring at the two men, the princess finally nodded.

" Mr Bushido… Bruno-san… Thank you. "

" Let's go. "

" A moment. " Usopp cried.

Observing the surroundings, using his sniper goggles, the man suddenly cried out.

" There is something happening. "

" What ? "

Turning around, the small group saw a cloud of dust rushing towards them.

" What … ? " Yosaku wondered.

" Baroque Work. " Johnny understood.

" They come to fight us. "

Spitting out his cigarette, Sanji got into a fighting stance.

" Moss Head ! Bruno! Go for it. "

" We will be happy to massacre them. " Gin assured.

However, standing still, Vivi suddenly heard a familiar cry. An animal cry resembling that of a duck

" That cry…! It is … "

" Bruno! Let's go. "

" No. " Vivi stopped them. " They came to get us. "

" What ? Who are you talking about ? "

Hearing an animal cry everyone turned to the cloud of dust and could see huge ducks emerging from it.

" CARUE. " The pirates recognized him, seeing him run in front.

" The super duck squadron. " Vivi cried.

Seeing the sun rising, Noscula groaned as she felt the rays of light begin to touch her skin. Having flown all night, he had finally reached Nanohana by dawn. Flying over the life that had been ravaged by Baroque Works, the man almost took pity on the villagers.

" Sorry ! But only the group of winners can hope to have a future within a few years. "

Continuing to fly, he finally saw his ship. Disappearing his wings, he let himself down onto the pontoon and began to give orders.

" Guys ! Gathering ! I want … "

Shutting up, he was surprised to see his entire crew surrounding him, while pointing weapons at him.

" That … ? Guys ? "

" Vice Admiral Noscula…" Cried a soldier, hardly daring to look his superior in the eye. " Sorry, but these are the orders. "

" Orders ? "

" We didn't want to believe it. " Another man asserted, starting to sob. " We got a call from Smoker-san claiming you were a traitor working for Crocodile. "

"Smoker ? What ? He is not dead ? "

" Band of fools! What are you telling me? This cannot be true! I am Noscula, Vice Admiral of the Navy! And I … "

The man suddenly fell silent, seeing a few soldiers arriving with a bass drum. Opening the latter, they overturned it and poured green powder on the floor of the boat.

" We found Dance Powder in the hold of the boat! They come from the crates that you had forbidden us to approach! Noscula-san… why ? "

Remaining silent, the man did not know what to answer them. Finally, staring at his men, he exclaimed.

" I give you a choice! You can follow me and continue to obey my orders! I will need your help when Crocodile takes over this country. "

Stunned by his words, the soldiers tightened their grip on their weapons.

" So is it true? Did you dare to betray the Navy ? "

" Noscula-san… even if you are our superior, I refuse to work for a shichibukai. "

" Me too. "

" Noscula-san ... I ask you to get on your knees and put your hands on your head! You are under arrest. "

Noscula then sighed wearily.

" In this case, I have no choice. "

Immediately, he made his wings appear behind his back, causing his former men to recoil.

" You force me to have to kill you! Goodbye, guys. "

" Pull ! Pull ! "

Alubarna

Waiting in front of Alubarna for over three hours, Mr 2 began to spin around, while shouting.

" I am bored ! I am bored ! I turn ! I want to dance. "

" Shut up ! " Ordered Miss Merry Christmas. " Shut up. "

" Paula, I'm thirsty. " Complained Miss Halloween.

" Sorry, but I have nothing to drink on me. "

" A little serious. " Growled Mr 6. " The revolutionary army will arrive soon. "

" It has already arrived. " Retorted Mr 1, sitting cross-legged.

Despite with his eyes closed, the man had no trouble feeling vibrations coming from the ground, emanating from the footsteps of the revolutionary army which was rapidly approaching Alubarna. And soon several clouds of dust could be seen all around Alubarna.

" Waouh! It's a real army. " Mr 2 remarked, stopping to turn.

" I want to fight too much. " Affirmed Miss Halloween. " Mr 6, can I go play ? Please ! Please ! "

" Stay here. " The man ordered her. " Now is not the time to have fun! If Crocodile learns that we are not listening to his orders, he will kill us like he did with Mr 3. "

" Anyway, we are responsible for stopping the princess and her bodyguards. " Miss Doublefinger remarked.

" Tsss! I really doubt they can get right here. " Miss Merry Christmas retorted.

Looking around with a pair of binoculars, Mr 4 finally exclaimed.

"Thheeyy ... coooommmeeess. "

" Hum ? " The rest of the officers wondered.

" Thheeyy ... coooommmeeess. " The obese man repeated, pointing, a cloud of dust, much smaller than the others.

" What ? " Cried Miss Merry Christmas, grabbing her binoculars. " Let me see. "

In the space of two seconds, she saw, in fact, eleven figures, approaching them, while being on the backs of large ducks. Each of them wore a large cloak, the whole top concealed their heads.

" I think they are them. "

" Do you see the princess ? " Wanted to know Mr 2.

" No, each of them has his face hidden! All I can do is there are eleven. "

" Tsss! What a stupid ploy. " Growled Mr 6. " They waste our time. "

" Me, I love this game. " Miss Halloween retorted, staring at the newcomers. " Whoever finds the princess will have the right to kill her! Huuuumm, I bet it's the second silhouette, starting from the left. "

" It's the silhouette that is in the middle of the group. " Retorted Mr 2. " It is to be better protected. "

" We do not care. " Retorted Mr 1. " Either way, we'll have to kill them! All ! "

" Mr 4 ! Spray them. "

Immediately the man put a strange bazooka on his shoulder and pulled out what looked like a baseball.

Seeing him come up to them, a figure ordered.

" We disperse. "

Immediately, each of the ducks took care to avoid the bullet, which exploded. Then, forming small groups, each of the ducks took a different direction.

" Who to choose ? Who to choose ? " Wanted to know Mr 2.

Suddenly seeing two ducks pass by them, Miss Merry Christmas cried out.

" They are separating ! Mr 4, let's pursue them. "

" Oooooookkkkkkaaaaaayyyyyyyy. "

" Hurry up. "

Turning her face to the left, Miss Halloween saw another duo run away.

" Hey, there are others over there. "

" We follow them. " Mr 6 asserted.

For his part, seeing a trio going to the right, Mr 1 ordered.

" These are for us. "

" What ? What ? What ? " Mr 2 wondered, noticing that he was left all alone.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, the transvestite was surprised to see the last four ducks running towards him.

" Hey … wait. "

Too late. Finding themselves on their way, the man was trampled by the quartet who then hastened to flee.

" You little…" Growled the man, getting up. " I will exterminate you. "

Running after the quartet, Mr 2 saw them move away from him little by little, because the ducks were running faster than him.

" I will catch you! And once done, you will taste my kick. "

However, he was surprised when he saw the quartet suddenly stop.

" What ? "

" Sorry, but we are not Vivi. " One of the figures assured, removing his cloak.

" What ? " Miss Merry Christmas wondered.

In front of her and forgave her, she saw Sanji and Chopper remove their cloaks.

" Sorry. " Lucy apologized, while removing her cloak at the same time as Gin.

" You little … " Said Mr 6.

" You have been deceived. " Zoro asserted.

Remaining silent, Mr 1 and Miss Doublefinger looked at Zoro, Nami and Bruno, in front of them.

" It's impossible. " Cried Mr 2, seeing Usopp, Neni and Matsuge removing their cloaks.

Nonetheless, looking at the last person, he asserted.

" You! I am sure you are the princess. "

" Me ? " A male voice wondered. " Sorry, but it's not. "

Removing his cloak, the last stranger showed his face.

" Hello. " Loke cried.

" Thank you friends. " Vivi cried, seeing them rush inside Alubarna.

Behind her, Johnny wanted to know.

" Will you be okay, Sister-Vivi ? "

" Yes. " She assured, being on Carue.

" We are responsible for ensuring the safety of Menma. " Yosaku asserted. " But if ever a Barque Works member passes by, we promise we'll take care of it. "

" Vivi onee-san… good luck. "

Looking at the trio behind her, Vivi nodded, before leaving. Seeing her leave, Yosaku sighed in relief.

" Phew! I feel reassured to have to watch Menma. "

However, hearing a shock behind him, he turned to see Johnny hit the boulder they were hidden behind.

" We are pitiful. "

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)