Flying at full speed, Raynare flew over the immense desert of Alabasta and headed towards Alubarna. No longer trying to save her energy, she made her four wings beat as quickly as possible. However, feeling the repercussions of his fight with Noscula, the fallen angel felt his sight blur somewhat. Then, little by little, each of her muscles became stiff as they could no longer provide the slightest effort. Raynare even felt like he had cramps in her wings.

"I can't take it anymore ! I feel like my body weighs tons! I am so tired ! I need to take a break. "

" EEVEE ! "

Coming to her senses, Raynare looked down to see the animal she was holding in her arms.

" Eevee? "

Not looking to look at her, the pokemon was still sulking. However, knowing that they had to get to Alubarna as soon as possible, the fox had cried out loudly to keep Raynare from passing out.

Immediately shaking his head, Raynare cried out.

" Thank you, Eevee! Let's go ! "

" ZIPPER-MAN ! "

Being hit by a blue puppet, several people felt closures open at their joints, forcing them to collapse to the ground.

" What is happening ? "

" My body ! I can't move anymore. "

" Who is this guy ? "

For his part, feeling a drop of sweat run down his forehead as he began to tire, Bruno looked at all the people he had knocked down. However, hearing the sounds of explosions and seeing many scenes of fighting, the man felt he had to repeat this gesture endlessly. Yet instead of being discouraged by this detail, he ran to another combat zone.

"I must not give up! I will save as much life as possible. "

However, preparing to attack a new group of rebels, Bruno froze, seeing a figure leave the roof of the palace.

" What? ...IMPOSSIBLE ! "

(One minute earlier)

Having climbed to the top of the central tower of the palace, Luffy had taken cover. Looking below him, he stared at the desert area that was otherwise the lush roof. Using his powers, Crocodile had absorbed every last drop of water.

" Damn it! If he touches me with his hand, it's over for me. "

" It's the case. " Approved Crocodile.

Sand suddenly appeared above Luffy, before turning into an arm. A hand immediately gripped Luffy's neck and began to squeeze it forcefully, as the rest of the Shichibukai's body materialized in front of the pirate.

" This time, I will make sure of your end. "

In response, Aqua-Luffy spat three large water bubbles at Crocodile's face. Reacting in time, the Shichibukai shifted its head to the right and managed to dodge Luffy's attack. Immediately he smirked.

" Too predictable. "

Then, before Luffy could attack again, he used his powers to dry out his body. Trying to struggle, Luffy quickly felt weaker and weaker. Then, finally, the water in his body was gone and the pirate became a dry mummy.

Seeing him thus, Crocodile began to smile wickedly, before letting go of his neck.

" Goodbye, Mugiwara! I hope this time you understood the difference between us. "

Simply falling, Luffy's dry body fell to the arid ground that Crocodile had created.

" I want to let you die for hours! However, thanks to Alubarna's explosion, your ordeal will only last seven minutes! Definitely, I am becoming much too lenient with my opponents. "

Then transforming his lower body into sand, he left the roof of the palace, before landing in the middle of the large square, where everyone was fighting. Smiling, seeing the blood running on the ground or covering corpses, Crocodile seemed to appreciate the situation.

" Yes ! That's it ! Allow my plan to end in apotheosis, you brainless pawns. "

Then, turning his body back to sand, Crocodile left the combat zone. However, he did not see Bruno staring at him, before pursuing him.

" As if I'm going to let you run away! Crocodile, if Luffy can't kill you, know that I would have no mercy on a guy like you. "

Nevertheless, Bruno himself did not hear a cry from the palace, which cried.

" CROCODILE ! "

His body aching, Mr 2 moved forward while leaning against the wall of a house. Despite his loss to Sanji and Loke, the Baroque Works agent had managed to get up and now wanted to get his revenge.

" Cursed pirates! When I found them, I… "

Suddenly the Baroque Works agent stopped. Looking ahead, he was surprised to see many Navy soldiers on the ground, as was Tashigi.

" What … ? The Navy? "

Hearing Mr 2, Tashigi weakly raised her arm to him, while shouting.

" Help ... Help us. "

" Tsss! This is my luck! Sorry! But I have other things to do than take care of you. "

Getting ready to leave, he heard Tashigi say.

" You must help us! In five minutes, Alubarna will explode. "

" What? " Mr 2 wondered, turning around immediately.

" Nico… Nico Robin… " Whispered Tatshigi. " She wants to destroy the city. "

" Nico Robin? Hold on ! Do you mean Miss All Sunday? What do you mean by "destroy Alubarna"?

" What does that mean, fool. " A voice asserted behind his back.

Turning around, Mr 2 was surprised to see Crocodile behind him.

" BOSS? "

" Crocodile ? " Tashigi wondered, recognizing the man.

Seeing Bonclay's injured body, Crocodile asked.

" Mr 2 ... can I know the reason for your pitiful state? Don't tell me that these pathetic soldiers are the cause of your condition. "

" Huh ... no! In fact, I… I just got into a fight with Mr. Prince. "

" Mr Prince? "

Growling at the name, Crocodile mumbled.

" This guy ... I hope you didn't kill him too quickly. "

" Huh ... in fact, I ... "

Seeing Mr. 2 seem to hesitate, as he stammered, Crocodile understood the situation.

" You lost against him? "

" Ye ... Yeah! But it's not my fault! He was helped by an unknown member of the Mugiwara crew. "

" What? Were there some you hadn't seen on their ship? "

" They never told me how many there were! But, more important, Mr 0, tell me what is this with the explosion of Alubarna? "

" I simply ordered its explosion. " Calmly assured Crocodile. " In a few minutes, a huge bomb will turn this place to dust. "

" AHHHHHHHHH ! " Cried Bonclay, putting his hands on his head. " Is this town going to explode? Oh no ! Was it necessary to flee? Why haven't I been warned? I am always the last to know. "

Immediately he fled. However, Crocodile immediately called him back.

" Mr 2… "

" Hum ? "

At that moment, Mr 2 vomited blood as the Crocodile hook pierced his chest.

" What … ? "

" I didn't mean to let you go! And even less knowing that you have failed your mission. "

" Mr… Mr 0? "

Feeling Crocodile remove the hook from his body, Mr 2 fell to his knees, while placing his hand immediately on his wound.

" Arrrggghhh!… W… Why? "

" I do not forgive incompetence. " Asserted Crocodile turning his arm into sand. " Sorry, but only Miss All Sunday and Noscula knew about this final plan! The weak don't deserve to live! DESERT SPADA . "

Only able to shout, Mr 2 saw the attack heading towards him. At that moment, a huge wall of pink wool appeared in front of him and protected him from the sand.

" What … ? " The two men wondered.

Hearing a sound of falling, Mr 2 saw Lucy, sitting against a wall, seeming to have great difficulty in breathing.

" Blondie…? " Wondered Mr 2.

Being next to her, Aries crouched down in front of Lucy, before yelling.

" Lucy-san ... please allow me to return to the spirit world and let me reappear with my own magic! Given your condition, you can no longer fight. "

" Hum? " Crocodile wondered, recognizing Lucy. " You're a friend of Mugiwara too, aren't you? Why did you protect this incompetent? "

Barely seeming to understand the situation, Lucy turned her red face towards him. Seeing blurry, the sorceress had a hard time seeing what was around her. Yet she seemed to retain perfect hearing. A hearing that allowed him to hear the screams, the gunfire, the fighting through Alubarna.

Managing to hear the carnage, Lucy whispered.

" Stop… Stop the fighting! Too many people… are already dead. "

" Oh ? You're talking seriously ? Pity ! Because I plan to kill a lot more people! So many people that it will be impossible to know the exact number. "

'' For pity ... Stop ! " Lucy whispered.

In response, Crocodile turned his arm to sand.

" Die. "

Seeing the attack heading towards Lucy, Aries stepped in front of her and created a new shield of wool. Hitting the shield, the sand dispersed and moved in all directions. Bypassing the woolen wall, particles of sand appeared behind Aries.

" DESERT… "

Turning around, Aries barely caught sight of Crocodile's face, before finding himself cut in half. Having used his sand as a circular saw, Crocodile had struck the spirit at the level of her pelvis. Immediately, feeling both parts of her body fall to the ground, Aries glowed before disappearing.

" Hum ? " Crocodile wondered.

Finally shrugging his shoulders, he turned his face to Lucy, who couldn't stand up anymore.

" Now what am I going to do to kill you? "

" HAKUCHO ARABESQUE ! "

Getting hit on the back of his head, Crocodile felt his head crumble into particles of sand. Letting her rebuild, he then turned to Mr 2, before asking.

" You also betray me, Mr 2? "

" Betraying you? " Roared Mr 2, in combat position. " It is you who want to kill me and you dare to tell me that? Sorry, but between dying while staying with you, or protecting my life by allying with your enemies… I made my choice. "

Nonetheless, feeling his legs shake as blood flowed from his wound in his stomach, Mr 2 had a pale face, as he seemed to be on the verge of collapsing to the ground. He was afraid to fight Crocodile, and he was far from being able to fight to the maximum of his ability.

" You are pitiful. " Crocodile asserted, raising his arm in the air.

Immediately sand appeared above his hand, before it began to take the form of a sandstorm. Seeing him do it, Mr 2, Lucy and Tashigi could only be scared, knowing what he was going to do.

" I will be happy to remove every drop of water from this area. "

" ZIP ! "

Immediately the sandstorm disappeared the instant Crocodile's arm fell to the ground.

Turning around, the Shichibukai growled, as a man appeared behind him.

" You again ? "

" I came to finish what Luffy is unable to do. " Bruno affirmed.

(Mary Geoise)

In a place that looked like a huge greenhouse, was an ecosystem resembling a peaceful jungle. Trees grew in soil rich in minerals, hummingbirds flew and fed on the nectar of magnificent flowers, a small river ran through the greenhouse, supplying the place with water… everything seemed peaceful.

However, suddenly appearing, the body of a young man ends up lying on a lawn, disturbing the tranquility of the place. Eyes wide open, he didn't move a muscle, just looking around him. Finally, seeing no one, he sat up cautiously. Laying a hand on his body, he seemed to be surprised to hear it beat, although he had been sure he felt it stop, causing his death.

" What happened ? How come I'm still alive? "

Then looking around, the young man could not hide his surprise, seeing examining the place where he was.

" Where am I ? Heaven ? "

Examining the tropical garden, he saw birds and butterflies flying above him, seeming to attach very little importance to his presence. The place was both mysterious and relaxing.

" Where did I land? Paradise? Hell? "

" Neither ! " A voice chuckled, behind his back.

Far from being scared, while he had no trouble recognizing that sinister, mocking voice, the man asked.

"How long are you going to bore me again… Ryuk ? "

Chuckling, the shinigami noticed.

" That's not very nice ! Me, I came to see how you were. "

" After killing me? Thank you. "

" You were doomed! And even if, by a miracle, you had survived your injuries, you would have ended your life in jail! I was kind enough to shorten your suffering. "

Preferring to smile sarcastically upon hearing that last sentence, the man stood up, before taking a step towards the river. Crouching down beside her, he then had no trouble recognizing her reflection. Light Yagami was alive again.

" You take advantage of this moment of conviviality between us to admire your beauty? You are really very narcissistic, Light. "

" Tsss! Instead of trying to be funny, tell me where we are. "

" In another dimension. " Ryuk asserted.

" Huh ? "

" Yes ! The humans who had the audacity to use the Death Note find themselves imprisoned here! A place that is neither heaven nor hell! A place where you can both experience great rest or suffer at the highest point. "

" Not sure I like it. " Light said, coming back to him. " But it does not matter ! As usual, I could count on my intelligence to get by! Give me the Death Note. "

" Hum? Why would I do it? "

" If you've come this far, I doubt it just came to accompany me! Knowing your way of life, you would have left me alone here and you would have found another person to entrust the Death Note to in order to have fun! Or else, you would have returned to your world. "

" I don't want to go back there. " Retorted the shinigami. " I already told you, I'm bored to death in my world! It is only with you that I manage to have a little fun! Besides, with luck, I might be able to find some apples in this world! Unfortunately, I am prohibited from taking the Death Note into this world! If I did, my body would immediately turn to dust. "

" In short, you won't be of any use to me here. "

" That's it. " Ryuk agreed, preferring to laugh at this remark rather than being upset. " You'll have to fend for yourself this time! And to be honest, I can't wait to see how you are going here."

" What luck to have you by my side. " Light said sarcastically.

" Hey, you. "

Suddenly turning his gaze to the side, Light saw a group of six people a little further away. Five of them were old men, while the sixth remained in the shadows which made Night unable to see his face.

" Who are you ? " Wanted to know one of the old men. " And how did you get here? "

Nevertheless, looking scared, he wanted to know.

" What is this monster behind you? "

" What ? " Light wondered, looking at Ryuk. " Can they see you? "

" Yes ! Only in this world! That's what makes things interesting! I always like to scare people of this world! If I want, I can even attack them. "

" Who are you ? " Roared another old man.

" We don't care about that! Immediately call the guard to put them in the dungeon. "

However, the five men were surprised, seeing the sixth person in their group pass between them, before advancing towards Light.

" Im-sama? " The five men were surprised.

Tall in size, the so-called 'Im' had his face hidden which still prevented Light from seeing him properly. The person was therefore threatening enough and too mysterious for the high school student to remain perfectly stoic. If he was really in another dimension, he didn't really know what to expect. Especially since Ryuk only chuckled behind his back.

Finally, standing in front of him, Im reached out his hand to the boy and used it to lift his chin. Letting go, Light then began a staring battle with Im. Light's eyes betrayed his intelligence, his Machiavellian inclination as well as his talent for manipulation. When Im's eyes were cold and menacing, not allowing Light to guess his thoughts.

The two people stayed there, much to the surprise of the old men behind them.

" Im… Im-sama? "

Suddenly a sneer was heard from Ym, as his hand left Light's chin. Then, then, Im held out her hand in front of the boy, in a sign of a handshake.

" What … ?

" Oh, looks like you passed your first test, Light. " Ryuk remarked.

" Test ? "

" Let me at least explain to you who this person is in front of you! Truth be told, the last time I came to this world I personally promised her that I would come back and bring her an interesting person to meet! I decided to introduce you. "

For a few minutes, Light let Ryuk speak. Then, then, Im said a few words to the high school student.

At first surprised, Light suddenly smiles. Then, finally, staring at Im's outstretched hand, Light smiled broadly, before shaking his hand.

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)

Im : Light Yagami ( Death Note )

Individual: Bruno (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan); Menma (Anohana); Neni (Mr 9), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Eevee (Pokemon)