(Universe of Kid Icarus)
Being seated cross-legged, a man seemed to be meditating. Yet in front of him, many figures in the form of giant targets appeared and began to move all around him. Even without needing to open his eyes, the man knew his workout began.
Without wasting a moment, he made a bow appear in his hands, before opening his eyes. Then, in a second, he started running and aimed at the targets. Immediately, energetic arrows shot out of his bow and hit the targets, which exploded, one by one.
Being initially aerial, the moving targets ended up getting closer to the ground to avoid being aimed too easily. Seeing them do it, the man immediately changed his strategy. Seizing the ends of his bow, he split it in two, and found himself with two sabers in his hands. Then, running towards the targets, he made powerful movements of the arms which created sharp air currents, which split the targets in two, or caused them to explode.
After a few minutes, the man had managed to finish his training. Disappearing his weapons inside his inventory, the man sighed before asserting.
" I can't do it. "
Looking at his hand, he declared.
" I can't improve myself. "
Finally, looking at the wings he had on his back, Pit asserted.
" I am unable to improve myself and even to fly! If I ever meet someone more powerful than Medusa, how can I protect my goddess? "
( Universe of DBZ )
" Buu ... all I'm asking is to stay quiet for three days! If you refrain from killing people during this time, I assure you that you will be able to meet the most powerful adversary there is. "
With that, Goku put his fingers on his forehead before teleporting.
" Hum ? " Fat Buu wondered, seeing him disappear.
" What ? " Babidi wondered, turning her head in all directions. " Where is he ? Where is he ? "
Seeing the saiyan nowhere, the little being roared.
" This coward… He ran away after daring to humiliate us. "
" He left ? " Buu wondered, seeming to be disappointed.
" All this is your fault, idiot. " Babidi roared. " And what was this deplorable fight? Don't tell me that monkey got to your level? Buu, what were you waiting for to win? Because of you, I almost died several times."
Turning his back to him, the pink being remained silent.
" Hey, I'm talking to you! Instead of sulking, go find him right away! It's an order. "
Still standing still, Bu found it very difficult to hold onto his anger. Still, displaying a smile, he turned to Babidi, while declaring.
" I have a better idea. "
" An idea, you? Do not make me laugh ! You are too stupid to have a good idea. "
" Are you sure ? " Buu questioned, approaching him.
" What? What's your stupid idea ? "
Suddenly, Buu grabbed him by the throat and held him above him. Surprised, Babidi struggled in vain, as he found himself unable to speak.
" Hahaha ! " Giggles Buu, starting to point his fist at his face. " Sorry, '' master '' ! But I can't stand you anymore. "
(Universe of Naruto )
Feeling a blade cut through his wrists, and forcing his arms to stay crossed in front of him, Orochimaru groaned in pain.
" Who is here ? "
At that moment, the door to the room he was in was cut into pieces. Then, entering the room, Sasuke appeared, with a sword in his hand.
" I have nothing more to learn from you, Orochimaru. "
Immediately, red symbols appeared on her face, as her pupils changed in appearance.
" Grrr! Motherfucker ! Orochimaru roared, trying in vain to free his arms! Why ? "
" Me, I only seek revenge! You, you are just an abject being! So it's better for everyone that I break our deal and get rid of you. "
(Universe of One Punch Man )
Being locked in a dungeon at the Monster Association base, a man was growling. Trying to move his arms, Garou quickly noticed that chains were hung around his wrists. Spitting blood out of his mouth, while his face was covered in it, he thought back to his loss to Orochi. Yet, remembering the reason for his presence here, he roared.
" These assholes! Does he think he can control me? They are wrong ! No matter what, they can never tame me! I would get stronger! Even stronger ! And I will surpass them. "
( ? )
Being in a dark room, Widos was looking inside a crystal ball. Over the past few weeks, he had been able to see the extent of his magic, teleporting Megumim, Reiner and Eevee to the next world. Yet he wanted more.
" It's not enough ! The old wizard asserted, looking at his crystal ball, to see various people there! It's not enough ! I want to recreate this power that I once saw, twenty two years ago! And for that, I need more guinea pigs! Even more. "
Then finally, seeing people who would be susceptible to him, Widos smiled, while beginning to make a magic circle appear around his feet.
" I will succeed in controlling the power of ZONE ERROR ! "
Opening his eyes, Pit was surprised to see a magic circle appear under his feet.
" What … ? "
Opening his eyes, Buu couldn't hide his surprise, noticing that Babidi's body had disappeared from his hand.
" Hum ? " He wondered, turning to try to see him.
Growling, Sasuke was imitating Buu, as Orochimari's body disappeared, as a strange magic circle appeared beneath his feet?
" What ... What does that mean ? "
Entering a dungeon, a monster who was supposed to be on guard froze, noticing Garou's disappearance.
" WHAT ? "
Opening his eyes, Pit finally got to his feet, screaming.
" What? What? "
Feeling like he had been teleported and slept for several hours, the winged warrior wanted to know where he was.
However, eventually calming down, he noticed that he was still in the sky, on a huge cloud.
" What … ? " He wondered. " Am I still at home? "
However, turning around, the boy finally saw trees, planted in what looked like a beach of clouds.
" Hum? Trees in the sky? "
Then hearing soft music, Pit saw a young blonde woman playing the lyre, while a white fox sat next to her.
Falling from the sky, three shooting stars crashed into the top of a huge building and even went through the ceiling. Hitting the ground with a crash, three figures could be seen, unconscious on a stone floor.
" What … ? " A man wondered, running towards the site of the impact. " What is happening ? "
Arriving behind him, several guards or people dressed as executioners stopped and were surprised to see the bodies of Garou, Orochimaru and Babidi.
" What does it mean ? "
" An attack … ? "
" What is happening ? " A voice roared.
Approaching the guards, a huge man dressed in black began to fix the three bodies on the ground.
" Hum? Who are they ? "
" Director Magellan ! " Cried a man, coming to attention. " These men have fallen from the sky! It looks like an attack on Impel Down that didn't go very well. "
" An attack ? "
At that moment, trying to get up, Garou moved while coughing up blood. Seeing the amount of blood covering his body, Magellan saw that the man should have already died.
" Who are you ? "
In response, Garou stared at him and gave him a dark look. Seeing only aggression in his eyes, Magellan asserted.
" I don't like your look. "
" I ... I will kill you. "
Waking up, Luffy stretched before screaming.
" OUAAAAHHHHH! I slept well. "
" Shut up ! " Raynare ordered him. " There are other wounded here. "
" If someone wanted to get some sleep, it's too late. " Lucy said sorry.
Being in the same room, the trio were the people who had taken the longest time to recover from their injuries. For Raynare, who was now sitting on her bed, she simply left her wings visible, while they were covered in bandages. After making such a long flight to reach Nanohana, before going to Alubarna, the bones and ligaments in her wings had broken from the strain.
Yet, three days had been enough for her to stop feeling the pain, while her wings were now healed. Even though she no longer had God's blessing, her body healed much faster than that of a human.
For Lucy, it had taken until the day before for her fever to go away and, of course, she was forbidden to move from her bed without Chopper's permission. At least it was the first time in a long time that she had been able to rest, and nothing could stress her.
And for Luffy, he had simply slept for three days in a row and everyone could hear him, as soon as he opened his eyes.
" AHHHH! MY HAT ! " He cried, putting his hand on his head. " Where is he ? "
" Here, moron. " Bruno affirmed.
Leaning against a wall, the man threw the object at Luffy, who immediately put it on his head.
" Cool ! Thanks, Bruno. "
" Idiot, it was you who entrusted it to me. "
" Yeah, it's true. "
Suddenly hearing his stomach growl, Luffy put his hands on it before asserting.
" My God ! I'm super hungry! Quick, to eat! SANJI! "
" Aye! Aye! " Cried the cook, arriving with Usopp. " Calm down a bit! It's already in preparation. "
" LUFFY-ANIKI ! " Suddenly screamed Johnny and Yosaku, positioning themselves in front of his bed, while sobbing. " We were so scared for you! You haven't opened your eyes since your victory against Crocodile. "
" Hahaha! Do not worry ! It was nothing. "
" Fool ! Considering your injuries, you should have died. " Neni retorted.
Looking at the man, Luffy was surprised to see him covered entirely in bandages.
" Who are you ? "
" IT'S ME, BAKA. " Neni roared.
Chuckling at that moment, Vivi asserted.
" I am so relieved to see you in good shape, Luffy. "
Seeing his friends in the room, Luffy finally saw the silhouette of Zoro sitting in a corner, while seeming to think.
" YO, Zoro ! Are you okay? "
The man didn't answer him, while he didn't even seem to have heard it.
" Hum ? Zoro ? "
" LUFFY ! " Shouted Chopper, arriving in the room, with Nami and Gin. " You are finally awake. "
" Hum? What happened ? " Wanted to know Luffy. " I just took a nap, nothing more. "
" Idiot ! " Cried Nami. " You had a terrible fever and you stayed in bed for three days! All the while, Vivi and Chopper have stayed with you to watch over you and Lucy. "
" Lucy ? " Luffy wondered.
" I fell ill again. " She asserted. " But thanks to Chopper, I'm much better! He is the best of doctors. "
Immediately, the reindeer began to waddle while retorting.
" Idiot ! What are you talking about ? If you try to flatter me, it doesn't work at all. "
Looking at all of his friends around him, Luffy seemed relieved to see them all alive, after such a fight with Baroque Works. Nonetheless, noticing someone's absence, Luffy ended up asking.
" Where is Menma? "
At that moment, a silence was heard. All around Luffy, his friends looked down, not knowing what to say to him.
" Hum? What is happening ? Where is she ? Is she hurt? Someone hurt her? "
" Luffy… Menma, she… "
" Menma is… "
Noting that no one had the courage to tell the truth, Zoro suddenly stood up, while keeping his gaze downcast. At that moment, a memory echoed in his head.
"Everyone, I'm so sorry! Since I managed to find my memories, I have to say goodbye to you ! "
Finally looking up to look at Luffy, Zoro declared.
" Menma is dead. "
Freezing, Luffy stared at a gravestone that was in the backyard of the palace. Being made of marble, it was engraved so that it could be read. "In memory of Menma, savior of Alabasta ! " "
Continuing to watch her, Luffy asked.
" Why ? Menma? What? "
" Menma was not alive. " Zoro told him, being behind him. " Since we met her, she never has been. "
" She was just a ghost. " Continued Raynare. " A ghost who has become amnesic and has found himself a prisoner in our world. "
" She died in another world. " Gin adds. " And at the time of being reincarnated, a person made her an offer! In exchange for her memories, he would allow him to live a new life. "
" Menma accepted. " Nami asserted. " However, since she regained her memories, her agreement with this person was broken! And that's why she ended up disappearing. "
Hearing them, Luffy stood still. Then finally he retorted.
" No, that cannot be true. "
" Sorry, Luffy… but it's the truth. " Said Bruno. " Menma came to say goodbye, and she just disappeared. "
" No, I do not believe you. " Luffy retorted, clenching his fists.
" Luffy, Menma is… " Usopp began, putting his hand on his shoulder.
In an instant, Luffy flicked his arm back. Then he roared.
" MENMA IS NOT DEAD. "
Then, staring at the gravestone, he ran towards it, before pretending to destroy it. However, before he could hit it, Sanji's foot struck his face, and threw him against a wall.
" HEY! I can know what you were planning to do. "
Standing up, Luffy screamed.
" Are you stupid or what? Menma is not dead! It's impossible ! Destroy this stuff for me! I don't want to see it. "
Seeing him walk back to the gravestone, Gin, Yosaku, and Johnny immediately belted him.
" Idiot, calm down. "
" Aniki ! Don't do anything you might regret. "
" Shut up ! " Luffy ordered, grabbing Johnny, to throw him behind him. " Let me destroy this… "
Suddenly, feeling his legs separate from his body, Luffy collapsed to the ground. Behind him, Bruno had let Sticky Fingers touch him, in order to immobilize him.
" Luffy-san… I understand your anger! I know what it feels like to lose your precious companions. "
Looking down at first, the man finally looked at Luffy with rage, before yelling.
" But I will never stand still and watch you destroy your friend's tombstone! That would dishonor her. "
Hearing it, Luffy finally froze. Then, finally, clenching his fists, he started to cry.
" Menma, no… Why? She must not die! Wasn't she happy to be with us? "
" Luffy, that has nothing to do with it. " Lucy retorted. " Even though she had lost her memory, Menma was happy to be with us.
" Her memory… Menma should never have regained her memory. " Luffy asserted. " And she would have stayed with us. "
Suddenly a punch hit him full in the face, knocking him back.
" Motherfucker. " Zoro roared.
" Aniki ? " Yosaku wondered, preferring to get away from him.
Gripping Luffy's collar, Zoro positioned his face in front of his, before screaming.
" How dare you say that? Menma should never have regained her memory? Fool! It was her dream ! She wanted to regain her memory to know who she was! You don't have the right to say that she shouldn't do it. "
" Why do you say that ? She found her dead and she died! I don't see why I would have forbidden him to ... "
" Would you give up becoming the Pirate King if you knew you would die the second you found One Piece? "
" What ? " Luffy wondered.
" I wonder if you would give up your dreams, if you knew that they will continue to you after your death. "
" I … "
Staring at Zoro, Luffy finally declares.
" No, I would still fight to become the pirate king. "
" For Menma, it's the same. " Zoro asserted. " In truth, she never wanted to discover the memory for her ! If she wanted to find her memories, it was to become a person in whom we will have complete confidence! For her, she could only join our crew after we made sure who she really was. "
Continuing to stare at Luffy, Zoro finally let go, before asserting.
" Even if she would stay with us, Menma would never have been happy if she had remained amnesic. "
Remaining seated on his ass, Luffy looked down. Finally, reaching out his hand, he grabbed her legs and reattached them to her body. Once done, he rose to his feet, before walking towards the gravestone. Then sitting down across from her, Luffy ended up tilting his head before whispering.
"Menma… thank you."
" Luffy nii-san. " Menma had told him, while smiling broadly.
"Thank you for traveling with us."
" He's not super handsome but I love snowmen!" Menma had said finding on the head of a huge snowman that Luffy had made.
"Thank you for always showing your smile."
" I don't want to be alone! I want to stay with you. "
Resuming sobbing, Luffy finally whispered.
"Menma ..."
Behind him, even though they had known about the child's death for three days, several of his friends couldn't help but sob too, knowing how painful the situation was for Luffy. For his part, standing behind the group, Zoro remained perfectly stoic. Then, finally, he pretended to go away.
Yet the moment he left he could hear.
" Please don't cry. "
Startled, everyone looked in the same direction. Having appeared in front of Luffy, a figure suddenly teleported into the palace courtyard. At first scared, everyone stared in surprise at the little girl in front of them.
" MENMA ! "
" Men… " Luffy began.
However, he stopped, noticing the little girl's transparent body, which truly looked like a ghost.
" What … ? Menma ? "
Not knowing what to say at first, the child ends up declaring.
" I'm glad to know that you and Lucy nee-san are doing well. "
" Menma… " Said Nami. " I thought… I thought you… "
" I'm dead, Nami nee-san. " Menma affirmed. " And I will soon be judged by Enma! I've been waiting for my turn for three days! And finally, my turn will arrive in a few minutes. "
Trying to smile at the pirates, she cried out.
'' I was allowed to come back here, so I could say goodbye to you, Luffy nii-san. "
Getting to his feet, Luffy retorted.
" No, Menma… you can't! You… "
" I'm just a ghost. " Menma asserted, smiling broadly. " You don't have to be sad for me! I regained my memory and I am happy! And it's thanks to you. "
Looking at each of the pirates, she smiled broadly at them, as she cried out.
" Thank you so much ! Thanks to you, I had a lot of fun! I laughed, and learned so much! I will never forget all those moments with you! I … "
" Menma… it doesn't have to end like this. " Luffy asserted. " Do you want to come with us ! You can accompany us! We will be happy to have you with us! Even if you have regained your memory, you are Menma and you will always remain Menma. "
Suddenly, the child's smile weakened. However, managing to pull herself together, she retorted.
" The life of a pirate is not for me! I'm not strong like you, Luffy! And then, I'm just a ghost! Compared to you, I could never fully fit in with his crew! There is no reason for you to mourn my death. "
Closing her eyes before showing her most sparkling smile, she cried out.
" That's why it's time for me to say goodbye to you and… "
" MENMA… STOP YOUR LIES ! "
Startled, the child saw Zoro walking towards her before roaring.
" What is this fake smile and this bad comedy ? "
" Zoro onii-san ? "
" You're a bad liar! Roared the man! Who do you think you're fooling with your lies? Are you telling us that you are happy with what is happening to you? Do you dare to say that after being rushed so you can stay with us? Do you take us for your idiots ? "
Stopping smiling, Menma looked away before retorting.
" I'm ! I got my memory back, and that's all that matters. "
" Look when you talk to me. " Zoro ordered her. " Look at me. "
Remaining still at first, Menma ended up turning her face to Zoro, who stared into her eyes.
" Tell me, looking at me! Repeat and tell me you're happy to die. "
Freezing then, Menma stammered.
" I… I… I am happy… "
" Happy for what ? "
" To ... to dea ... "
Fixing Zoro's gaze, Menma immediately thought back to meeting them. From the first moment she saw him, she had been afraid of Zoro. And yet, as the adventures she had lived, it was true that she had gone when she wanted to feel protected. For Menma, Zoro had become her big brother.
That's why she couldn't lie to him. Starting to cry, she declared.
" I ... I don't want to die. "
Finally, falling to her knees, she began to sob, while declaring.
" No… I don't want… I want to stay with you! I want… I want to continue traveling on the Merry…! I… I… "
Looking at the pirates, she declared.
" I would be lying if I said I wanted to become a pirate! Nonetheless… Nonetheless, I would also be lying if I told you that I wanted to leave! I want to experience more adventures with you and travel all the seas of the world. "
" Menma ... "
" I want to continue fishing with Luffy nii-san! I want to keep hearing the funny stories from Usopp! I want Raynare to keep making me fly on his back! I want to continue to taste Sanji's great food and for Nami nee-san to continue teaching me everything she knows! And I want… and I want to stay with Zoro onii-san and everyone. "
As she spoke, she felt her body disappear further, as her allotted time began to run out. In front of her, seeing the inevitable, her companions cried out.
" Menma, there is surely something you can do to be able to stay with us. " Lucy said with tears in her eyes.
" Yes ! Surely you can ask god to save you. " Assured Usopp. " Someone like you deserves to live on. "
" Little-Menma… you don't have the right to leave. " Yosaku said.
" Yeah, you became our mascot. " Johnny assured. " Without you, the crew won't be the same. "
" I ... I'm so sorry! So sorry to have to leave you and… and make you so sad! But also… Also… "
Feeling his arms shake, she asserted.
" I'm afraid of dying. "
Continuing to shake, she put her hands on her head, while screaming.
" Even if I get reincarnated, I'm afraid of forgetting everything again! I'm afraid of becoming amnesic again! I'm afraid to forget each of you! No… I don't want to die! I'm afraid of dying. "
Hearing her, Zoro walked over to her. Then suddenly he crouched down in front of Menma, before telling her.
" In this case, never forget us. "
" What ? "
Suddenly, Menma saw Zoro remove the bandana from his arm before putting it around of her head.
" Onii-san ? " She wondered, touching Zoro's precious bandana.
" Menma… you are part of our crew. " Zoro said, showing her a sincere smile. " And you know why ? Because you are a fighter! You fought to stay with us! You fought against opponents who were hundreds of times more powerful than you! And you fought to regain your memory! We will never forget you, Menma! In this case, you too must not forget us. "
" Your crew…? Am I part of your crew ? "
" "Of course ! Isn't it, Luffy?
Seeing Zoro staring at him, the captain stood still for a few seconds. Then, finally, he stood up before putting his arm in front of his eyes. Menma didn't need him to feel sorry for herself. Menma needed reassurance before her judgment. Managing to wipe away his tears, the man smiled, before asserting.
" Of course, you are part of our crew! And you know she's the proof ? "
Suddenly, he rolled up his sleeve, before showing the cross-shaped symbol that was on his arm.
" Here is the proof that I am telling you. "
Seeing him do that, Zoro took a step back, before rolling up his sleeve, to show his tattoo. Then, realizing what they were doing, the others did the same, while showing Menma smiles. Finally, Menma saw the whole crew show her the cross they had on their arm.
" Menma… only the members of my crew have this mark. " Luffy assured. " If you want to know if you're part of my crew, roll up your sleeve and tell me what you see. "
Remaining motionless at first, Menma finally put her hand on her arm. Then slowly she rolled up her sleeve as well. Finally, raising her arm, she presented the cross that was drawn on it to everyone.
Nodding, Luffy declared.
" You have your answer. "
Then inhaling deeply, he cried out.
" MENMA! YOU ARE PART OF MY CREW! AND YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT TO FORGET US! YOU ARE MY FRIEND. "
Hearing it, Menma felt new tears appear in her eyes, and hastened to hide her eyes under Zoro's bandana.
" Luffy… I… "
However, wanting to show that she was a fighter, the young girl wiped her face several times, with her hands. Then, finally, she put a genuine smile on her face, as she said ..
" Thank you ... and sayonara. "
It was at this moment that her body became even more transparent, before disappearing. Staying a few seconds without doing anything, Luffy ends up realizing that Menma will not come back. Immediately, falling to his knees, he ended up on all fours before starting to cry.
" MEEEEEENNNNNNNMMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAA ! "
Behind him, most of his companions like Nami and Lucy also let themselves down, and began to sob over the child's death.
" Men ... Menma. " Cried Chopper, trying to wipe his face with his hooves.
" Little-Menma ! " Johnny cried, as Yosaku's head rested against his shoulder.
Behind them, Sanji had his face lifted to the sky, as he smoked a cigarette he had just lit.
" Menma-chan ... "
Beside him, Bruno and Raynare remained as stoic as he was, while Gin could not hold back a tear which ran down his cheeks.
Finally, the quartet saw Zoro who left. The face still so cold, the man did not seem to feel any emotion. Still, staring at his face, Bruno cried out, as he passed him.
" You too, you are a bad liar Nobody will laugh at you, if you show your true emotions. "
" I do not see what you're talking about. " Zoro retorted, before leaving.
Walking towards the other end of the courtyard, Zoro ends up heading towards a large pillar. Hiding behind him, Zoro let himself sit against him. Then, finally, if someone had passed by the pillar, he could have heard the noises of sobs.
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), Hiruzen Sarutobi ( Naruto ), Utsuro ( Gintama ), Nana Shimura ( My hero Academia )
Im : Light Yagami ( Death Note )
Individual: Bruno (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan); Neni (Mr 9), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Eevee (Pokemon), Garou ( One Punch Man ), Pit ( Kid Icarus ), Babidi ( DBZ ), Orochimaru ( Naruto )