A.n: You guys are so awesome! The overwhelming support is something that I would never expect in a billion years! Now, remember all the way back in fishman Island when I ruined Shanks by making him Whitebeard's yes man? Well fastforward a couple of chapter and people are hating him for how he played Luffy...god I never thought I could have this effect on people with the story I write. Again you are all the best, and you keep this ball rolling.

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Enland

"Well I'll be damned…" Their tight embrace was interrupted for a moment, though Luffy kept Hancock close. For on top of the hill, a one eyed swordsman stared directly down at him.

It didn't take long before the rest of the Strawhats surrounded him. Everyone was here. Sanji, Nami, Jinbei, Brook, Chopper, Franky, Usopp, Zoro, and there she was, his one and only, Robin.

Though the first to truly run to him was surprisingly Nami who seemingly ran to embrace him. Her assets were in full display as she quickly covered the ground between them.

She didn't run to him to hug him, she ran to him to quickly grab the woman in his arm, Hancock.

Oh shit, they think he is the enemy. Smart.

Once Nami grabbed Hancock, Robin encased the duo in a hand shield. Luffy looked at this in confusion but he could no longer see them as a pillar of ocean water escaping from the earth and separated Luffy from them. Thank you Jinbei.

Before he could really do anything, an angry Brook was mere inches from cutting his head off. Luckily his god-like reflexes were still there. He was able to duct down on time as his chilling blade was near his face. Though the rest of the strawhats was not done yet as a super heated diable jambe fell from the sky, the meteoric downfall of the chef was avoided by Luffy side stepping. Good thing he did too because he would have been barbecue underneath the flaming drop kick.

They have become so strong in the time that he's been gone. Zoro zoomed through the flaming impact that was missed by Sanji, bringing out his two blade technique. Luffy had to activate armament, lucky he still had it or he would have been chopped liver. The blade made an impact with his armament guard and pushed him several steps back. His blade sparked in collision with Luffy's arm and the green haired swordsman raised an eyebrow.

"You're strong, Imposter!" Zoro smirked as he ducked, Chopper came running through with horn point. His face was plastered with anger as he could now believe his hero was being insulted like this. Luffy caught the horn with both hands. Damn he was strong.

But Luffy was able to hold him steady, though their combination wasn't done yet.

Franky had his arms extended, a particle beam was aimed at the face of who he thought was a fake. When did Franky become such a technological beast? Did he become a better inventor in this timeline?

Luffy tossed Chopper to the side so as to not let Chopper get hit. Chopper took note of the imposter protecting him. 'Huh?'

The particle beam hit Luffy straight to the face, and sent him several yards back. As the smoke cleared, his body was covered in armament. But the strawhats were not going to let him go easy. A pellet flew by his head, missing him. But it was purposely launched by Usopp as the pellet expanded into a vine trap, entangling with his limbs. Luffy got free with his legs but a set of hands held him down, courtesy of Robin.

Then for the combo of the Strawhats to end, Nami raised her climatic in the air, unleashing a flurry of black lightning through the body of Luffy.

He couldn't believe that lightning was actually hurting him, this alternate form of lightning had to have come from Enel.

As the smoke cleared Luffy found himself surrounded, with Brook having his blade at the throat of Luffy, cold air emitting from the tip of his blade. Zoro and Sanji stood on standby beside Brook, ready to strike at a moment's notice.

Jinbei and Franky were behind him. Both men were ready to strike as well. But they wouldn't get a chance to do so as Hancock broke from Nami's embrace and made a break for her love.

Luffy had a smile on his face as he was going to get a little serious. Though Hancok got in between Brook's blade and Luffy.

"Captain?" Asked Brook although retrieving his blade from nearly piercing her. Hancock's eyes were unwavering.

"I'm not your Captain…" She turned and looked at Luffy, immediately accepting him as the rightful Captain of the pirate crew. She was a powerful woman of the sea, feared by all life, and yet there was something about him that made her tremble, weak, excited. "...he is your true Captain...Monkey D. Luffy."

To this a collective gasp, a moment to process and finally realized that this was truly the one and only.

Sanji's mouth hung agape as the cigarette fell out. He fell on both knees with tears welling up in his eyes.

Chopper began to cry furiously at the revelation, and Franky quickly embraced him. He could not believe what was happening as his eyes hung wide open.

Brook collapsed on the ground, falling on both knees in a similar fashion as Sanji.

Zoro fell flat on his ass grabbing his hair at the shock of what was happening.

Usopp passed out falling face first into the ground, with Jinbei catching him before he fell. Jinbei held Usopp and gently placed him on the ground. He maintained his posture and looked at the legend in confusion.

Nami had tears flowing from her eyes as she embraced Hancock, for Robin slowly made her way to him.

At first she looked him over, not believing it was really him. She then caressed his cheeks slowly. An audible gasp could be heard from Robin as electricity coursed through her body. It was truly him, and when one loves another, she could feel it.

Luffy didn't really know what to expect, was she going to hug him, kiss him, punch him?

Then, a loud smack over his cheeks as her palm went straight to his face. Luffy was shocked and yet he wasn't given any time to react as she grabbed his face and brought him in, giving him a passionate kiss. He felt her pain and suffering for the many years they've been separated. This kiss deepened by the minute and the group replaced their disbelief with glee.

Their lips parted for a moment; it was then that Hancock joined them, as the trio were entangled in an embrace, one arm for each lady.

Sanji finally got up, a smile over his face. Franky raised Chopper over his head and Brook stood beside them. Jinbei and Zoro shared a smile and Usopp ruffled Nami's hair.

This truly was, Strawhat Luffy.

Their sweet moment ended after a while and Luffy addressed the elephant in the room.

For right then in Enland, Mugiwara was reborn once more.

"I can't tell you how I'm still alive. So what happened since disappearing?" Asked Luffy to which the group had a change in mood once more. For the arrival of the Captain was a list of horrible news that they would have to reveal to him. Some good, mostly bad.

"Um, Captain...I'm glad you've come back. Let me begin with telling you about what happened after you...well died." Usopp began for the group, he was much more confident than before. "Commander Enel swore revenge on Admiral Aokiji and blindly went after him. Commander Enel lost and was sent to Impel Down as a result of his anger. He's been there for nine years." He owed the thunder man some sake for his valiant effort, but Kuzan was no joke. Jinbei took over and continued the story.

"Captain, you are as young as the day I remembered you. The following year, the Reverie occured where Commander Lucci was in attendance along with Queen Viola. First the positive, Fishman island officially declared their journey to the surface, which was approved by 80 percent of the council. But in a negative light, the king of the drum kingdom made a play to start a war with Alabasta by striking Princess Vivi. The Princess did not honor King Wapol's attempt to start a war by not giving him a reaction. Commander Lucci waited for the end of the Reverie, and killed Wapol before he could return home. He took the insult personally as Princess Vivi was your bethrote, well is still now that you are alive, and waited for home. Ever since then, Commander Lucci has been missing no contact. Although the armada had been getting occasional help from the shadow and we think it is him." Holly shit catching up for lost time was insane. Lucci killed Jinbei then stepped back, where Zoro took over.

"As per your request Captain, Katakuri took over and expanded the crew even further. We obtained prominent fighters, solidified the alliance with Whitebeard ,but also some left the crew to start their own."

"Okay, wow this is a lot of information you guys. Let's take a break for now, fill me in later. So tell me, did you all join the Grand Armada?" Luffy wanted a break from the information of what he missed. Of course he brought in Robin, Franky, and Brook. But the younger ones?

"We all joined two years ago Captain." Answer Sanji for the group, a fresh cigarette in his mouth.

"Sorry Captain, we were there when Commander Katakuri fell at the hands of Big Mom." Commented Chopper as he hung over the head of Franky.

"We were so close at her road poneglyphs, I was sure we could do it." Robin said from beside him. Strangely enough she removed his arms from around her waist.

"We would have it but her forces were too strong and we lacked the manpower. The fall of Commander Katakuri caused a downhill in our morale." It was Hancock's turn to speak. Hancock did the same.

"Half of the forces were sent to impel down, hand delivered by the Big Mom pirates, only half got away." Added Franky.

"Alright okay, listen up everyone...we're going to break out everyone from Impel Down, before a major war begins. In order to do this, I need to rally our forces, and I need to get in touch with Whitebeard and Shanks." His tone was venomous for the last name that he said. He finally let the freezing debacle sink in, and fucken Shanks decided for him, without consulting him. Everyone smiled at his order, almost intoxicating how his confidence made them more confident in the seemingly deathly mission.

"Aye Captain. The journey to our HQ will take a couple of hours, a day at most."

"Where is HQ?" To this Franky and Jinbei smiled in unison.


Hachinosu Island

"Ahhh!" A mighty roar of pain escaped from the mouth of one Hajrudin as a spike slowly went through his hands.

"Zehahaha! Want to talk now, giant?" A bearded man which wore a black and gold captain's coat, along with pistols along his belt. He stood in the eyes of the island's unique skull.

Hajrudin was held up by a darkness spike, making him float mid air, his eyes lined up where Teach was standing.

"Fuck you Teach." Said Hajrudin. Though that wasn't smart as around him, his crew yelled in pain as they were repeatedly tortured by the Yonko. Teach had surrounded the island with the bodies of the giant, nailed to a post with his darkness. The giant pirates were defeated and ultimately humiliated in Blackbeard's island. Though they were blindfolded the entire journey so they wouldn't know how to get there.

"Anytime now giant, I need information." Teach phased back and forth, as the scream of his crewmates rang in the air. From Dorry and Brogy, to new additions such as Gerd, Stansen, Road, Goldberg, and Lily Enstomach.

"Fine, dammit stop..." Hajrudin had a down look on his face as he would regret providing this information. He had to stop the suffering of his friends.

Blackbeard smiled sadistically, stopping his torture of the giants.

"Well?"

"They are not going to allow Commander Katakuri to die, no matter what...I don't know the plan..." Said Hajrudin regretfully.

"Good, good." Said Teach with a massive smile over his face. Though he never really planned to leave them off easy. He then activated his power once more as the screams of the Giant Pirates filled the air. It was like music in his ears.

Teach went inside his office quarters, where his commanders were located. In the room were his ten titanic captains, where the majority of them came from Impel Down...how long has it been? Four years...yeah.

In the room were Jesus Burgess, Shuryu 'of the Rain', Van Augur, Avalo Pizarro, Laffitte, Catarina Devon, Vasco Shot, and Doc Q. Outside looking in was Sanjuan Wolf. Oh and the tenth member of the Ten Titanic Captains was none other than Gecko Moria.

"Who's ready to get their hands dirty?"

"What's going on boss?" Asked Burgess.

"In a month's time, Dogtooth is going to be executed. Whitebeard and Big Mom will be there. The remaining strawhats will be there also. At last we will go as well making it a five way tango."

"Good plan, but I still think I should be the captain!" Exclaimed Avalo Pizarro.

"No no, the captain is perfect. He is an emperor of the sea!" Proclaimed Catarina Devon.

The group cheered but Moria was quiet, staring outside the window at some event that was transpiring.

"What's wrong Moria? Not turning your belly on me are you?" Teach noted the reaction of the former strawhat pirate.

"Look outside." Moria pointed to which everyone did so.

Across the island, the crew found that one of the giants had escaped. Her bindings were somehow loosened.

"That's the post of the Enstomach girl! The one that shrinks." Jesus Burgess noted.

"How the hell did she get free?" Asked Shiryu, his eyes traveling to Moria who continued to stare outside. He sensed that the group was looking at him.

"What? I was with him the whole time." Replied Moria pointing at Burgess. It was true so they moved on from blaming it on Moria.

"It had to be San Juan! That stupid idiot must have not tightened her bindings!" Suggested Katarina Devon.

"Hey San Juan you big doofest, you missed the binding!" Exclaimed Jesus Burgess to San Juan, who looked at him with confusion. "Huh?"

Though in Moria's head, he replayed the event not even an hour before their meeting…

"So I had that little punk right in between my arm and choked the living shit out of him! Wiiiiihahahaha" Though Burgess loved to talk about himself so much that Moria could sneak away from him for a moment, substituting himself with a shadow clone. In Moria's mind, Burgess would continue to talk and his clone would continue to actively listen.

So Moria disappeared in his own shadow and appeared in the shadow of Hajrudin's head. Moria manifested beside his ears.

"Hey Hajrudin, I'm getting you free." Whispered Moria to which the giant heard loud in clear.

Hajrudin didn't move his head but said,

"Not me...Lily.." To this Moria had a confused look.

"Why?"

"Faster.." Hajrudin did his best to not move his mouth. But Lily would be the best person to free as she had a very useful devil fruit to escape.

"Ah." To this Moria was halfway into the shadow when he said. "I'll find a way to get you all free. I swear it." And Moria appeared next to Lily, freeing her of her bindings. "Do not leave until exactly an hour from now. Count to 3600." And with that Moria travelled the distance from where he was, to where his shadow was, taking its place.

"You think I'd beat him huh?" Perfect timing, as he returned in the rare time that Burgess actually asked for input.

"Sure." And Burgess went on and on once more.

So Lily did as she was asked and shrunk her size and made way for the dock. She had been long gone when the Blackbeard Pirates discovered her.


Thousand Sunny

Luffy took a few hours to look through his ship, finding that the strawhats have made it into their personality. He missed so much time, he needed to catch up with everyone. Though more importantly, he needed to know where he stood with them, his former Queens.

Luffy stood outside Robin's door, in a strange way, it was like how she stood outside his door all those time ago.

Should he knock? Call out? Maybe do…

But he wouldn't need to answer his many questions to himself, as Robin herself opened her door. She was visibly a shade of red, her breath was hot at the initial meeting.

"Yes Captain." The way she said it was cold, almost like she did not forgive him for being gone for nine years. He did not forgive himself for that either.

"Hi, um I just wanted to say...how are you?" Stuttering for his words was a new look for him, he was so used to being calm and collected, in control, why does she make him this way.

"I'm good thanks." It was so simple, her answer. She could not be more obvious. So Luffy knew to take a hint so he rubbed his hands together awkwardly and smiled at her. Then as he had nothing more to say. Maybe the kiss at the dock was just a result of the time they've been separated and nothing more.

"Well um goodnight then." He thought about going in for a kiss, but that would have been weird baring the circumstances.

"Night." Was her simple response and shut the door on his face. Though behind the closed door, Nico Robin leaned against her door, and slid down on it, tears flowing from her eyes. Why did this have to be so difficult?

...

So Luffy aimlessly walked around the Thousand Sunny, his heart dejected from the events that occurred.

"Oi Captain!" Somehow, Luffy ended up in the kitchen, where Sanji was busy making a feast for the returning Luffy. Of course his appetite was legendary so therefore he cooked up as much food as he could for his return.

"Hey Sanji." Luffy said with a smile, admiring the tower of food that he created. Though Sanji took note of his lingering pain over his eyes.

"What's up Captain? Down under the weather?" The crafty chef noted. Though Luffy found that his eyes were missing its glint as well. It must have been the forced wedding.

"Yeah I suppose, hey do you know if anyone in the crew is in a relationship?" Of course he was asking about the ladies, Sanji knew he would.

"Oh, well Usopp and Kaya are a thing. Very cute couple too." Ah that's good to hear, so Usopp really did have more confidence and the fighting prowess to back it up. "Moss head and his swords are in a weird foursome of sorts." Luffy chuckled at this, of course Sanji still had friendly animosity with Zoro. A natural rivalry if he could say so himself. "And that's about it."

Luffy's ears perked up at this, where was Robin and Hancock...Nami? "And no Captain, our three ladies in this crew are not in a relationship. Nami has the biggest crush on you and never looked at another man. She focused on herself and her own growth and that she never took a relationship with another man. Captain..I mean Hancock now I suppose since you ate the Captain...focused on keeping grasp of your legacy that I guess she never got a chance to find another, or even wanted to. And Robin tried and failed many times, never finding love with any other man. They all never got over you really." To this Luffy's frown was replaced with a massive smile. He then jumped up and made way for Robin's room once more. But before exiting, he said to Sanji.

"Don't worry about the Tea Party, we'll tell Big Mom to fuck off." To this Luffy disappeared in a cloud of dust. Sanji looked on in confusion, he never told him about the letter…

...

So Luffy once again stood outside of Robin's room, this time with more confidence than the last. She had been waiting for him for so long that she did not know how to respond.

Once more he stood outside her door, and once more she was ready to open it.

"Yes?" Her tone was cold but Luffy knew better. He swiftly grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close. She was shocked but let him take the lead. Luffy leaned in slowly for a kiss but lingered over her lips. Her hot breath hit him but he made her wait just a little bit longer.

"Would you like me to continue?" He teased, to which she wanted to say no, to punish him for disappearing. She knew it wasn't his fault, but she thought he deserved to feel the pain she experienced for all the time lost.

And yet, his gaze was mesmerizing, as if not a minute was lost. His familiar touch, his loving embrace, his intoxicating smell. It was euphoric and she could not resist anymore.

She melted in his arms and lusted for his lips. So she leaned in, sealing the kiss between them. And this time, it was more passionate, more hungry, Robin finally felt the rush again.

She hasn't been with anyone who particularly kept her interest, as a relationship here and there didn't get further than one kiss. She longed for this, the man who tamed her, who pulled her in, and loved her to the end of the world and back.

She melted along his kiss, and his tongue began to explore her going deep into her mouth. She moaned as the kiss deepened as the two lovers slowly made their way to her bed.

He held her closed as he let her know his hunger, to make her feel love once more, the feeling which she had forgotten for many years. It was like he was making up for lost time, and there was a lot of time to make up.

Luffy could not wait any longer as he slowly removed her night attire. Her silky robe fell from her shoulders revealing her fair skin. She trembled at his gaze as it had been so long since a man gazed upon her bare body.

"Luffy...please don't make me wait." She nearly cried at the thought of his touch once more.

So Luffy did as his lady asked and pulled out his member. Her eyes widened remembering the feeling of it, but she did not have to imagine any longer. She did not have to touch herself at night and imagine him on top of her. For he was really here, in front of her.

Luffy gently placed her on the bed, and she was gasping in anticipation, until finally, without further delay, he entered her.

The initial thrust was indescribable, no word can explain it. She yelped in pleasure as from entrance to when he hit her womb, Robin trembled. She came at this as an immediate response from being without sex for so long.

Then Luffy continued, thrusting back and forth, with each motion causing her senses to reach a thousand. She trembled, and tried to push him away as she could not handle it any longer, but he held her down, forcing her to enjoy herself. She had to keep up an image of a strong woman who didn't need anyone. But she needed him and her body responded as such. She tried to be quiet, tried to hold her pleasure, but she could no longer, screaming at the top of her lungs as he continued to pound her.

"Ah! Oh god!" She moaned as he wouldn't let her miss a moment. He then carried her up, giving her a new set of stimulation. It wasn't just for him, it was for her also. Both lovers felt a massive amount of pleasure.

Robin was soaking while Luffy was near his peak.

"Robin I…" He was going to explode and Robin wanted all of it. So she pushed away from him, positioned herself between his legs. She began to eagerly eat him, fitting as much into her mouth as she could.

He couldn't hold it anymore, as thick sticky substance escaped him. She eagerly continued to bob her head, inviting him to cum as much as he could.

Until finally, Luffy was done, he looked into Robin's face as she had a satisfied smile on her face.

She then swallowed with some cum escaping her mouth. She gave Luffy a seductive smile and decided to tease him further.

She made her way to her bathroom, where she waved her hips invitingly. Luffy followed closely and the duo went at it again.

Her moans of pleasure could be heard all throughout the Sunny.

Hancock wanted her chance with him, but she let Robin have it tonight. For Hancock was spread eagle in her own bed, feverishly touching herself at thought of Luffy filled her imagination, reuniting with him once again.


Strawhat HQ-Dawn Island

The Strawhat Pirates arrived at the HQ, and Lufft couldn't believe it. It was his home island.

"How?" He looked at Zoro.

"To honor your life, and to keep a low profile."

Luffy had a smile throughout their entire walk through the village. Not one person recognized him but greeted the rest of the Strawhats with kindness. He looked back and found that Sunny sank underwater. He was shocked but Franky caught his stare.

"Don't worry captain, Sunny is going to the SUPER HQ! We had to build into a mountain and underground. You'll see!" Luffy let it go for now, deep in his mind was the thought of who would be in the base, and who will be in Impel Down. He didn't want to know from his crew, he wanted to see for himself.

The strawhats were now in front of a mountain it seemed to be a normal mountain formation but Usopp pressed a button from his jacket pocket, and the sound of mechanical gears began to turn. Suddenly a golden metal entrance way opened from the belly of the mountain. Everyone seemed to be used to it, but he wasn't and he was impressed.

"Wow." Was all he could say as he stopped to admire the machination. Hancock took his hands and pulled him forward as they went into the base.

"Strawhats are back!" Exclaimed someone from the base. Zoro greeted everyone and disappeared. Sanji went a different way. And Chopper did as well.

"Usopp!" A blonde haired beauty ran towards the expert sniper, planting a firm kiss over his lips. The two then began to make out to which Sanji and Zoro shared a grossed out look.

"Franky-bro I got some stuff I need you to check!" This time a gas-human floated beside Franky and pulled him somewhere.

"That's Caesar, one of the recruits you asked us to get." It was Hancock filling him in. "There is Kuro, another recruit. He's been a welcomed addition as his strategies are top notched."

'Black Cat' Kuro went to Brook and Jinbei's side. "The commander is requesting for your presence sir Jinbei, sir Brook, madam Hancock." And they followed him somewhere as well.

"Probably going to strategy, we are trying to plan the best way to rescue our comrades. We'll go there first." They continued forward following the direction that Jinbei, Brook, and Kuro went, not once has Luffy been recognized yet. He wore his strawhat but nobody really paid attention.

Robin and Nami ran off somewhere, but not before Robin planted a kiss in his lips. Nami also planted on his cheeks and blissfully ran after Robin. Something for later maybe?

They passed by a room filled with den mushi , each with a different name on them, along with an image of who would be called. There were images of prominent allies such as Fisher Tiger, Vivi (who was now a Queen), Arlong(what the heck?), Whitebeard, Shanks and so on. Luffy's eyes stopped at Viola and his heart skipped. How was she?

"This is our communication depot, to contact allies. Viola suggested it on her last visit...two years ago." There seemed to have been something there but he would have to ask later. The duo then stepped to the side as a literal cavalry went through the hallway. In front of the pact was none other than Capone Bege, who got off of his horse and seemingly absorbed the entire cavalry behind him. He then began to casually walk past them, not noticing Luffy.

"Commander Bege." She addressed his confused look as Bege went ahead to where he assumed was the meeting ground. "Comeon, let's keep up." She grabbed him by the arm and continued onward.

Another figure passed them, Luffy recognized him from back in Baratie. Where was Krieg if Gin was here?

The base was bustling, every single person was busy doing something. And what was even crazier was the meeting room, where familiar faces were going over a plan on a massive table.

People were moving around, writing things feverishly, going over plans of action, erasing some plan that seemed stupid. And Luffy had a massive grin over his face, realizing the people who were still in the room.

He decided to make his presence known by adjusting one of their faulty plans. Luffy took a step forward, not a single person made note of his presence. He then reviewed their battle board and adjusted some things.

A man with funky glasses and matching black studded gloves noticed him, finally acknowledging him.

"Who the hell are you?" The man took note of Commander Hancock by his side, but didn't really put two and two together. Luffy ignored him and continued adjusting the board. Good thing he knew the structure of Impel Down from experience, or else he would've looked stupid.

He adjusted the battle board and finally finished, now all eyes were on him.

"I said, who the hell are you." Said the man threateningly, grabbing Luffy by the shoulders.

Luffy immediately recognized him as Jango, the hypnothis from Kuro's crew.

"Get your hands off him Jango." Called a man with a massive blade over his back. The acting supreme commander of the Strawhat.

"Commander Mihawk, why?" He did as he was told and was surprised to see that Mihawk took a knee.

"Captain." He said simply to which the rest of the room followed.

Luffy looked around as Bege, Brook, Jinbei, were the next three to follow. The tears escaped the eyes of Bonclay, Kalifa, and Gedatsu. Then Monet, Jabra, Kaku, Ohm, Shura, and Brulee followed. "Captain!" Exclaimed Brulee. Those who knew him as a legend followed hesitantly in the end, which happened to be Gin, Kuro, and of course Jango who looked mortified at his actions.

He looked around, surveying the room with a smile over his face.

"Sorry to keep you waiting for so long everyone, so why don't we get to work." He ordered everyone to which everyone got up and ran up to look at his plan on the battle board.

"It's perfect." Said Kuro simply. As Luffy walked towards Mihawk.

"Hey Mihawk." He stood in front of the swordsman with a smile on his face.

"Hello Captain." Greeted the swordsman, as he couldn't hold his smile at his usual stoic look. "We're going to need to accelerate your rise as the King, as I am now dubbed the greatest swordsman."

"In time Mihawk." He then embraced his good friend, memories of their early adventures together flooded his mind. The usual cold commander returned his friend's hug as the two shared a moment. "Right then, so this is who's left huh?"

"Not after we execute your plan Captain." Said Kuro from the battle board, computing the personnel needed for the plan to work.

Suddenly, two familiar faces arrived through the entrance hall, neither man really looking forward as they were both reviewing the agenda.

"Mihawk-ya, we need to speed up the plan! Come up with anything yet." Said the tall swordsman that Luffy was ever so familiar with.

"Yeah, damned marines are going to execute Commander Katakuri if we don't move quickly." Said another man, he was shirtless for his visit and Luffy immediately realized who it was. His back tattoo was no longer that of Whitebeard but that of a spade.

They were Warlords of the sea, though more importantly, secret members of the Strawhat Grand Armada.

"Hey guys." Luffy announced his presence to which the two warlords suddenly dropped all that they were holding. In unison, the two individual men yelled.

"Captain-ya?!"

"Big Bro!?"