( Universe of Metroid )

An explosion was heard inside a pirate ship. Screaming in agony, strange aliens felt their bodies disintegrate, by the gun of a person covered in armor.

Walking through the corpses of his enemies, the armored person advanced without seeming to feel any remorse for the aliens they had just killed. Suddenly, hearing a moan, the armored person turned to a metroid, whose left flank had been completely disintegrated.

Standing on the ground, the alien spat blood, as he begged.

'' For pity ... spare me. "

Staring at him, his opponent stood still, as if hesitating. Yet, finally, he raised his gun and fired. Immediately, the metroid let out a cry of agony, before disappearing entirely.

Then making sure that the rest of the corpses were dead, the armored person finally lowered his weapon. Then, finally, he took off his helmet, to reveal a head with long long hair.

Sighing, Samus finally asserts.

" Eradication of the vessel carried out. "

Preparing to head for the engine of the enemy ship to explode, before fleeing, Samus stopped when he heard a voice behind her back.

" Decidedly, we can ask ourselves who is the monster? These creatures or you who have fun killing them ? "

Turning immediately, Samus stared at an old wizard who was behind her.

" Who are you? " Samus questioned, pointing her gun at him.

" My name is Widos! And if I'm here, it's to take you… "

Samus pulled before he could finish his sentence. Immediately, her shot hit Widos' head, creating an explosion. Seeing the man disappear in a cloud of smoke, Samus stood still for a few moments, before pretending to leave.

Still, she heard behind her back.

" I didn't give you permission to leave. "

" What ? " Samus wondered, turning around.

Five seconds later, the space pirate ship suddenly exploded, eradicating any life it could still hold.

Being reading a newspaper, Mr 5 could not help throwing it to the ground.

" This time, it's over. "

Beside him, Miss Valentine and Miss Goldenweek watched him do it, without reacting. Being in a cell, the trio were in one of the prisons on Drum Island, and each wore a seastone bracelet around their wrist. Having been here for over two weeks, the trio had considered the hope that Baroque Works could come to the island to free them.

However, the diary a soldier had given them this morning had written entire pages about the arrest of Crocodile and the dismantling of Baroque Works. Suffice to say that the trio can never be released.

" What are we going to become ? " Wanted to know Miss Goldenweek.

" Now that the members of Baroque Works are wanted, I think they will contact the Navy to take us to Impel Down. " Miss Valentine assumed.

" There is no question. " Cried Mr 5 by kicking the bars of their cell. " We have to get out of here. "

" To go where ? " Asked her teammate. " Since Crocodile got arrested, we're going to be chased by the Navy! And with their weapons in seastone, they will quickly capture us. "

Growling when he saw that she was right, Mr 5 finally heard footsteps. Then, finally, he saw Dalton appear in front of them.

" I see you heard the news at Alabasta. "

" What do you want ? " Roared Mr 5. " If you want to laugh at us before the Navy arrives, know that none of us will beg you to set us free. "

" Contact the Navy ? " Dalton repeated. " I do not intend to do it. "

" What ? " The trio wondered.

Sitting cross-legged, Dalton said.

" Now that Baroque Works no longer exists, you have nowhere to go! And if the Navy finds you, you will end your lives in prison! Therefore, I have a proposal for you. "

" A proposal ? " The child wondered.

" Now that Wapol and his minions are no longer there, our country badly needs a military force to defend itself against the onslaught of pirates who want to take advantage of our weakness to plunder us! And I noticed that each of you had a power, allowing you to fight whole groups of pirates. "

Staring at the trio, Dalton declared.

" If you are ready to change and start a new life, living and working honestly, I would be ready to forgive your crimes committed in the past and give you a chance to live like normal people in Drum's new realm. "

Staring at several research posters, Smoker blew smoke out of his mouth, while asserting.

" Crocodile… Daz Bones… Pik… Ningaju… All these people were famous people! Yet Mugiwara and his gang managed to defeat them. "

Next to him, Hina was also smoking a cigarette.

" Hina begins to understand why you want to capture him! However, if you can't, Hina will eventually take care of it. "

" You can try when you want; " Smoker assured. " Anyway, I have something more important to do. "

Advancing towards the mast of the ship, Smoker groaned as he looked at the tied up figure of Noscula.

" I can admit that you brought us a lot of trouble because of your bullshit. "

Just smiling, Noscula affirmed.

" The Navy can say whatever it wants, I can't even imagine how humiliated you will be if the press reveals the truth! How do you feel Smoker, you who became the new hero of Alabasta? "

" Motherfucker ! " The man roared.

Suddenly, the beating of wings was heard. Turning his gaze, Smoker saw two figures approaching them, while one sat on a winged creature. At first surprised, Smoker ended up displaying a frustrated look, as he saw a human put a foot on the ship's pontoon, while a demon hovered behind him.

" Is it you, the new recruit of CP0 ? "

" Indeed. " The man nodded, bowing to greet Smoker. " My name is Light Yagami! And the other behind me is my bodyguard. "

" Hey! I have a name. " Ryuk asserted. " And if you don't give me my apples, I promise I will let you get killed without reacting. "

Preferring to ignore it, Light asserted.

" If we came here, it was to make sure that you, Smoker-san, proclaimed yourself as the great hero of Alabasta! In exchange for this "service", know that you will be promoted. "

Growling, Smoker asserted.

" There is nothing more humiliating than receiving a reward that you do not deserve! I have no desire to become the new hero of this country. "

" Sorry, but we have no choice! The government will already be criticized for having trusted Crocodile! The only way to avoid being insulted is to put a Navy officer in front. "

At that moment, a laugh was heard.

" Hahaha! The good joke. " Noscula asserted.

Glancing at him, Light asked.

" Is that you Noscula? "

Advancing towards the former vice admiral, the boy asserted.

" You have a lot of luck ! Normally I should have come to kill you! You are nothing but the shame of the Navy. "

" Even if I give you valuable information? "

" What ? "

Smiling mournfully, Noscula asserted.

" If by any chance I prove to you that Nefertari Vivi potentially hired Monkey D. Luffy for personal reasons, can we consider ensuring my safety at Impel Down and preventing other prisoners from leaving take it from me ? "

Being in the palace dining room, the pirates were eating. Yet there was hardly any entertainment. For the most part, they simply stared at their plates, while the others ate without emotion.

Expecting more food without eating, Cobra declared.

" Don't hesitate to eat and get a refill! I really want to show you my gratitude for what you have done. "

" Thank you but … " Lucy began.

" I think none of us are really hungry. " Nami adds.

Staring at the chairs in front of him, Usopp noticed the non-presence of several people, so Luffy.

" Luffy ... "

Sitting on the roof of the palace, Luffy was staring at the many stars visible in the sky. Remaining thus motionless, he ended up whispering.

" Menma ... "

Suddenly, reaching him, someone finally sat down next to his captain. Having two small bottles of sake in his hand, Zoro asserted.

" I come to apologize to you, captain. "

" Your apologies ? "

" Yeah, I hit you earlier. "

" Oh ? In this case, it does not matter. " Luffy assured him. " You were right to do it! I dared to criticize Menma's dream! It was unforgivable! In addition, I also wanted to destroy his grave! You and Sanji did well to stop me by hitting me. "

Saying nothing, Zoro ends up presenting one of his sake bottles to Luffy.

" I suggest you one ? "

Usually, Luffy never drank alcohol. Yet, feeling the power to forget his sadness, he grabbed the small bottle and drank it all in one sip. Immediately, he widened his eyes, before spitting it all out.

" ARRRRRRGGGHHHH! It's disgusting. "

" Idiot ! Don't drink it all at once. " Zoro exclaimed, taking a sip from his own bottle.

Saying nothing more, Luffy looked at the starry sky above him. Then, finally, he declared.

" I was not there to protect her! It was my role, however, as captain. "

" No. " Zoro retorted. " It was also my role! You, me, Raynare, Gin and Sanji… we are the most powerful members of our crew! And even if others try to improve themselves, they will never be able to reach our level! It's up to us to protect them! But even so, neither of us could have saved Menma. "

" Yes ! But we must do what we can to protect the companions we have left. " Luffy asserted. " And for that we have to get stronger. "

" Aye ! "

Remaining leaning against a wall, Bruno had heard the conversation of the duo. Looking down, he had remained completely still. Then, finally, he left.

Lying in the courtyard of the palace, Gin was next to the tombstone in memory of Menma. Staring at his tonfas, he noticed that cracks had appeared in their sleeves, showing how intense his fight against Pik had been.

"This fight showed me how much I need to improve my melee combat! If I keep fighting this badly, my weapons will eventually break. "

Getting up, the man grabbed a bottle of rum and took a big sip. Then he put the bottle in front of the gravestone, before leaving.

" You did your best to save us! It's up to me to take over! Thanks, Menma. "

Having a plate full of meatballs, Raynare walked over to a stable. Entering the building, she walked over to a huge pile of hay where an animal was asleep.

" Eevee, it's time to eat. "

Opening his eyes, the pokemon began to yawn before stretching. Then, seeing Raynare, the pokemon turned its back on her, before puffing out her cheeks, still showing that she was sulking. She hadn't forgotten that Raynare had abandoned her in Yuba.

Seeing this, Raynare did not know what to say at first. Yet, knowing what she wanted, she finally cried out.

" Eevee! I wanted to apologize ! If I left you in Yuba, it's because I thought you were too fable to come with me! But in fact, I realized I was wrong! You were wonderful against Noscula. "

" Eevee ! " Simply said the pokemon, continuing to turn her back on her.

" I know that my words are worth nothing! Only actions can count! Eevee, know that I want to be the most powerful woman in this world! However, I also know that many people will come in my way to try to bring me down! And to fight them, I would surely need the help of a teammate, who can help me. "

" Eevee ? " Eevee wondered, turning to her.

At that moment, the pokemon saw Rayanre crouched down in front of her, and tempted her hand.

" Eevee, I am not asking you to follow me to become a simple pet… I am asking you to become my partner! Please, agree to come with me and fight by my side. "

Standing still, the pokemon ends up displaying a sparkling gaze, before jumping towards Raynare. However, instead of resting her paw on Raynare's hand, Eevee jumped up to find herself clinging to Raynare's face, which she began to lick.

" Hey… Hey, easy! Slowly ! "

Eventually grabbing the pokemon by its fur, Raynare pulled it back from her face. Then getting ready to say something to her, the fallen angel saw her smile broadly at her, as she seemed delighted to follow her on her adventure.

Seeing her put on such a cute face, Raynare couldn't find the strength to scold her. Instead, she put the pokemon on her shoulder before asserting.

" We are going to conquer Grand Line. "

" Eevee ! "

" Alabasta could have disappeared. "

Looking at night through a window, Cobra had uttered this sentence, while he knew full well that he was alive with enormous luck. If Vivi had never crossed paths with Luffy and his crew, Crocodile would have already become the king of this land, and who knows what horrors he might have committed?

Thinking about it, Cobra clenched his fist, as he roared.

" The Shichibukais… they're just pirates! So why does the Navy trust them like this? "

Suddenly, someone knocked on his office door.

" Hum ? Come in. "

Opening the door, Neni took a step to enter the room.

" King Cobra, sorry to bother you! But I would like to talk to you. "

" Hum? What's up ? "

Suddenly he saw the man bow down to him, before shouting.

" King Cobra! I beg you ! I beg you to forgive me. "

At first surprised, King Cobra questioned him.

" Forgive yourself for what? "

" I don't know if your daughter told you but ... I was a former member of Baroque Works! I was the former Mr 9, Princess Wednesday's teammate! For two years, I worked under the orders of Crocodile and so I too contributed to the destruction of Alabasta! That's why I want to apologize to you. "

Listening to him, Cobra sighed before walking over to Neni. Then, sitting down in front of him, he ordered.

" Raise your head. "

" Hum ? " The man said, looking at him.

Blowing his fist, Cobra then slammed it down on Neni's skull, causing him to appear a lump.

" Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! "

" You are forgiven, Neni. " Cobra asserted.

" What? Why ? "

" Vivi already told me about you. " The king assured him. " She told me that you joined Baroque Works, thinking that Crocodile was going to create a country where everyone could live there in peace! Neni, you are like me, you believed in him! You are not a criminal like him! I don't see why I will blame you for his crimes. "

" But I… but I… "

" Neni ... I saw you fight against Crocodile to protect my daughter! And know that I would like to thank you. "

Putting a hand on the man's shoulder, he declared.

" Neni, you're not a bad boy. "

Hearing this, Neni couldn't help but cry. Then, finally, he declared.

" Cobra-san, I have a favor for you. "

" A service ? "

" King Cobra ! "

Suddenly entering the hall, Igaram appeared before his king, looking breathless.

" Igaram…? "

Holding several papers in his hand, as well as two den-den mushi, the man gritted his teeth, as he asserted.

" It's a disaster ! We just got a call from the world government. "

" What ? "

" The Navy is searching all the ports in Alabasta ? " Sanji repeated.

" Indeed ! " Vivi approved. " They plan to destroy all the boats in Baroque Works and surely plan to do the same with Vogue Merry. "

" Conclusion, we must leave quickly. " Johnny understood.

" Yes, but does Luffy-aniki feel ready to go? " Wanted to know Yosaku.

" We have nothing more to do here. "

Suddenly arriving in the room where all his companions were, Luffy looked at them all, before affirming.

" We are going to leave Alabasta. "

Lowering his gaze, he declared.

" During our adventure, we lost one of ours! Nevertheless, know that I do not blame any of you! You did everything to protect yourself and save Alabasta! And for that, I congratulate you all. "

Eventually displaying a confident smile, he declared.

" As Menma asked us, we must continue to think about her and make her live through us! And for that, we will continue! We must continue our journey for her! Because otherwise his death would no longer have any meaning. "

" Luffy ? " Nami wondered, surprised to hear him speak like that.

" I can understand that some of you may be afraid to continue our journey, after discovering that I could not always be there to protect them! In that case, if they decide to want to leave the crew, I would understand your choice! And for those who will want to continue to trust me, know that I will do anything to improve myself and become more powerful! Because I never want to lose another friend of mine again! So please I ask you to continue to be part of my crew. "

Hearing it, Zoro asserted.

" Decidedly, you're really an baka. "

" Do you really think a guy like me would become another pirate's cook ? " Sanji asked him.

" I decided to place my dreams on you, Luffy. " Gin assured.

" There is no one I would trust more than you to protect us. " Lucy said.

" No matter how strong he is, I would never respect a human other than you enough to become my captain. " Raynare adds.

" Yeah, you're our great captain, Luffy-aniki. "

Hearing them, Luffy nodded, before yelling.

" Thank you all. "

" MUGIWARA ! "

Opening the door to the room, Cobra entered, being followed by Neni, Igaram, Pell and Chaca.

" Hum ? " Luffy wondered, seeing them slide and fall to the ground, crashing into each other. " A problem ? Do not worry ! We weren't going to leave without saying goodbye to you. "

Suddenly presenting sheets of paper in front of his face, Cobra cried out.

" The government… The government has increased your bounties ! You are now globally wanted pirates. "

" What ? "

Tempting five leaves in his hand, Igaram presented them one by one.

" Gin, the demon! Wanted for 32 million berrys. "

" Oh ? I'm starting to get expensive. "

" Raynare, the fallen angel! Wanted for 38 million berrys. "

Immediately, the woman gave Gin a conceited look, who roared.

" Shut up ! "

" Roronoa Zoro ! Wanted for 60 million berrys. "

Hearing this, Zoro asserted.

" That's a real bounty ! It almost equates to your two bounties added together. "

" Why do you have such a large bonus ? " Wanted to know Raynare.

" Monkey D. Luffy! Wanted for 100 million berrys. "

" 100 million ? " Several people shouted.

" Oh no ! " Nami saddened. " Now the Navy is not going to let us go at all. "

" About Crocodile's defeat, the Navy lied and said Smoker had defeated him! However, they didn't hesitate to increase Luffy-san's bounty. "

" We do not care. " Usopp cried, trying to see the last leaf. " I want to see my wanted poster. "

" Do not say stupid things. " Sanji retorted. " This is my wanted advice. "

At that moment, Igaram pointed to the last leaf.

" Bruno, the cutter! Wanted for 52 million berrys. "

" Me ? " Bruno wondered.

Immediately, Usopp and Sanji grabbed his collar before roaring.

" Motherfucker ! Why do you have a bounty and we don't ? "

" You lost your fight! You don't deserve to be wanted. "

" I fought against Crocodile in front of Navy soldiers! It must be because of it. "

" It is not fair. "

" That's not all. " Asserted Crocodile, giving a letter. " The government sent you this too. "

" What is that ? "

" A request to integrate the Shichibukais. "

Immediately, a heavy silence filled the room. Then, finally, Gin repeated.

" Luffy? Shichibukai? "

" Is that a joke ? "

'' They want Luffy to become their ally? "

Looking at Luffy, before presenting him with a den den mushi, Cobra asserted.

" I think you understand the situation! Either you refuse their invitation and you continue your pirate life, while being chased by the Navy! Either you accept their invitation and you will work in association with them. "

Standing still at first, Luffy finally grabbed the den den mushi, and simply stared at it.

" I understand that a pirate like you can refuse the offer! But maybe it will save you another loss in your crew. "

Then, staring at her daughter, Cobra declared.

" Vivi ... I would need to talk to you. "

" Huh ... okay. "

Then, finally, the two Nefertari and their bodyguards left, leaving the pirates alone. Continuing to stare at the den den mushi, Luffy finally turned to his friends.

" What do you think ? "

" Why are you asking us ? " Nami asked him. " You have already made your decision, and you will surely refuse to listen to us. "

" You are the captain! It's up to you. "

" Whatever your decision, we will listen to you. "

" OKAY ! " Luffy asserted, lighting up the den den mushi.

Hearing his own den den mushi light up, a Navy man grabbed it.

" Yes ? "

Suddenly he parted his ear, while someone roared.

" ME, MONKEY D. LUFFY, I WILL BECOME THE KING OF PIRATES! AND I WILL NEVER WORK FOR THE NAVY. "

Then Luffy hung up.

" What ? " Vivi wondered, being flabbergasted by what she had just heard.

With a den-den mushi in his hand, Cobra asserted.

" Vivi…! I want you to know one thing! Whether you stay with me or go with them… your life will now be in danger. "

Who will join Luffy's crew?

Before Shells Town: Raynare - 38 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)

Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro - 60 million -

Kuro Arc: Usopp

Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 32 million -

Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku

Bow Drum: Chopper

Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin / Eevee /? /? /?

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 - 52 million - (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan); Neni (Mr 9), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Garou ( One Punch Man ), Pit ( Kid Icarus ), Babidi ( DBZ ), Orochimaru ( Naruto )