A/n:
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Daniel2610994: I'm glad I'm having this effect on you, well the story is anyways hehe We're you surprised that I did not follow the path of Marineford after the breakout? I thought about it and I was like, I know of something better haha You guys know already of the young-in of Bonney and Law combination huh? Wait till what I have in store haha And also the revolutionary I did not forget, as for Baccarat and Gild, people move on, there were just some (Robin and Hancock) who could not. Hehe
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PraetorXyn: Slow burns are usually not my style. I love epics and grandscheme sort of stories. It's a wonder I took inspiration from things like Back to the Future, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Dc, and so on. It all connects, you just don't know it yet.
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Onwards to the story
A day before the raid of Impel Down...
"Where were you this time?"
"Here and there."
"Are you ever going to come back?" Asked a raven haired woman, the one which took over his job when he left.
"No, working in the shadow is where I am needed." Said a tall and muscular man, complete with an all white attire.
"Well he's back."
"I know."
"Then you'll resume your post?"
"No, I can't face him yet."
"Well he told me that if I ever run into you, he wants you to visit Wano."
"So he knows."
"I suppose." They went back and forth casually, in the center of a busy town.
"Why? "
"No idea. He said one of these days, five people will appear from thin air. Four adults, and one child. Save them from Kaido, bring them here."
"Will that atone for my sins." The man asked as he looked dejected.
"Maybe." With this, the two figures parted ways.
"Watch out for the painter." Was the raven-haired beauty's last word. To which the tall man nodded, disappearing in the shadow once more.
Marineford
"How could this happen?" Commander in Chief, Kong slammed his fist right through his table. For nine years they have been free of him. For nine years he's been dead. And yet now comes the news that Mugiwara has returned and retrieved his entire army. Admiral Aokiji sat across from the angry Commander in Chief, not an ounce of fear in his eyes. "You killed him didn't you?"
"I did, I was sure of it." Replied the ice user. Though he was passive in his response, almost absent from the conversation.
"Then how the hell is he alive!" Exclaimed Kong as he tossed the table straight across the room, barely missing Aokiji by an inch.
"I do not know." Responded Aokiji, looking at the Commander in Chief dead in his eyes.
The ice user let out cold air from his body, seemingly threatening the Commander in Chief, though Kong was no push over, one does not achieve his rank without having the power to back him up.
"Woah, let's just calm down." Sengoku happened to arrive at just the right moment, when things were starting to get intense between the Admiral and Commander in Chief.
"For your insubordination Admiral Aokiji, you are suspended without pay for 30 days! Get out of my office!" Screamed Kong, his skin turning a shade of black and fur began to erupt from his darkened skin.
"Am I dismissed?" Asked Aokiji, though now being stripped of his title, he removed his uniform jacket and had to go by Kuzan for the next month. And he left, with a smirk on his face. Time to have a little freedom to do things that he needs to handle.
"How is he alive Sengoku?" Kong nearly popped a blood vessel.
"Doesn't matter how he is alive. He is." Sengoku then began to walk outside of Kong's office. "Anyway, comeon we're late."
"Damn it all! Just my luck, insubordination and now I got the old bastards breathing down my neck." Regardless of being pissed, Kong led the way. Sengoku snickering at the Commander in Chief's choice of word. They were tasked to make way to Marineford battleship garage, the largest in their facility..
"Ever wonder why it had been restricted access for the last five years?" Sengoku walked alongside Kong as they casually had a conversation.
"I'm not paid to ask, especially since the Gorosei headed the order." Though Kong looked around and when recognizing that nobody would be able to hear him, he leaned in and whispered. "All I know is, a man goes in, never comes back out."
"Huh?" Sengoku began to think, what could be in their biggest battleship depot, that only the Gorosei had access to the bay.
"Well anyway, we'll find out shortly." Kong and Sengoku stopped and stepped out of the way as massive dumpsters slowly passed them. A wretched smell passed them.
"God what are they doing in there?! You there, what the hell is this?" Kong asked pulling one of the drivers to the side.
"I don't know sir! My orders are to bring them to the incinerator and leave sir!" Then Kong forces him away. The envoy of dumpsters finally passed them, making its way to the incineration area.
Kong and Sengoku made their way through the massive entrance way of the battleship bay. It only took them a few moments to find the five elders, all of which had their backs from the two of them. They were on a raised platform overlooking a wide area of darkness.
"At last, our project is complete." A blond haired, bearded elder star spoke for the group, looking at the distance. Sengoku and Kong were still confused as to what the hell they were doing there since it was so damn dark.
"I'll deal with it." Admiral Akainu offered. "I'll kill the brat."
"We can't move yet, not without the blessing of the Gorosei. And from what I hear, Red Haired proposed some interesting information that directed their attention away from Mugiwara."
"Fuck the Gorosei, let me go and deal absolute justice! Z would agree with me if he wasn't on his mission." Akainu exclaimed, his body turning into part magma from his outburst. "What information did Red Haired provide that is bigger than this fucken super rookie!"
"He provided valuable information that the marines need to address with urgency. Which in turn diverted our resources to these things."
"Well what is it?" Asked Akainu.
"He gave the Gorosei information..."
"What is this about?" Admiral Kuzan entered the office.
"Finish what you were saying Sengoku, what did he give the Gorosei?" Akainu demanded, not only at seeing Kuzan, but at Sengoku not finishing his statement.
"He gave the Gorosei information on..."
Even Akainu and Kuzan could not believe what they were hearing. Impossible. (Chapter 23)
"Many years ago, Red Haired traded information so that our focus shifted from the events back then. We thought about it, why would he give us this information? Is it to stop our chase of a certain Strawhat pirate? Nine years ago when Red Haired gave us the information on one of the ancient weapons. Maybe now he'll regret the gamble he made of that young man."
Sengoku and Kong collectively gasped, there was no way they obtained them. Sengoku thought that the information was bad, that Shanks gave them the wrong information…
"It took us a year to find Pluton, ripped it out of the corpse of Water 7." Eighth years ago, a buster call was sent to Water 7, destroying everything in sight. This was their goal, why Water 7 was destroyed. It was all to obtain Pluton. "Ever since then, we've taken over this battleship bay and interpreted the blueprint."
Lights began to turn on systematically, as three massive weapons of mass destruction covered the room. A marine battleship was huge, but these were ten times larger.
"Pluton is a massive battleship, a pure weapon of destruction. Its purpose is to destroy and to eliminate. In order to test its functionality, we send Pluton One to coordinates x562.457." The combined shocked expression of the Fleet Admiral and Commander in Chief caused a smile to form on the elder swordsman.
"This will cause more destruction than a buster call?" Asked Kong as his eyes were wide, they had the weapons, but the cost of innocent lives.
"We will see." Metal began to grind together as the sound of alarm began to ring in the air. Wind picked up as the Pluton One ship began to ascend, slowly but surely.
"Admiral Kizaru's nephew was really helpful in providing us with an army of Pacifistas, so not a single marine life is shredded in this mission."
The roof of the battleship bay opened, the ship flew in the air, eventually disappearing in the distance. Their trajectory, to the specified coordinates.
"What if it gets destroyed." Sengoku was asking the important question. Though shaking in fear for who was at the end of the ship's wrath.
"We make more." An army of people, old and young with shackled wrists, rushed into the room, once again beginning the process from the very beginning. The five elder stars were planning to destroy this world… they were trying to erase pirates from existence…and they could succeed.
Dawn Island - Strawhat HQ
The captives of Impel Down have finally returned home, and a new wave of allies have joined them. The last to enter the underground land was Luffy. He observed as people began to get settled.
Those who were sick were led to the medical bay, headed by Law. Dr. Hogback, Dr. Kureha, Dr. Hirulek, Chopper, and surprisingly Crocus remained on with the crew.
"I need blood banks set up! We need to get our patients back to health." Commanded Law and despite being one of the youngest of the bunch, he was well respected
"We'll get Area X ready for you Captain!" Franky exclaimed, for Area X was a special location within the Strawhat HQ. Franky led a group to the research unit, moving onto the labs once more with Caesar. Usopp put his hands on Bullet and led him to the labs as well, they got to know each other well on the journey back to home base and Usopp became instant friends with the towering beast of a man. Though in Bullet's mind, he still needed to test the strength of the Mugiwara fellow. Franky and Usopp worked in conjunction in the research/weapons division, they each headed one on their own.
A mission unit returned which was out when Luffy returned.. Wyper and Baby 5 were in this group, so to say they were shocked would be an understatement. Sugar ran up to Monet and embraced her sister, no longer was she keeping herself young, as she now looked her normal age. Another personnel that was new was Senor Pink, who had apparently joined up with the crew as soon as his son asked him to go with the cool pirates. For all of the young life of Gimlet, tales of his time with pirates and a great man named Arlong filled his childhood stories. When he was old enough to become more aware, he began to insist that his father should get back to business. Bonney, Urouge, and Zeff were the last to enter the mission group.
"I knew you weren't dead because I still needed to kick your ass for sticking me with all those damned kids!" Zeff and Luffy shared a moment, whereas Bonney gave him an embrace while Urouge shook his hands.
"It's been awhile Captain." Urouge said, his grip firm, his form a lot stronger than he was before. Though the group retreated and someone else came up to him.
"Hey babe, everyone is still as busy as ever huh?" And they didn't even seem to have missed a beat, as the Strawhats functioned well with the return of the imprisoned allies.
"Hey." He gave her a firm kiss on the lips.
"Mmmm how about me." Robin passed by the duo and stole a kiss from Luffy while winking at Hancock. "I took care of it." She said as she then proceeded to her unit, the one formerly headed by Rob Lucci, the Intelligence Unit. Closely behind the beautiful black-haired lady was Kaku who shook the Captain's hands, Jabra, Khalifa, and Blueno. 'Hmm so not yet huh.'
"So our medical department is headed by Law, our research/weapons manufacturing is jointly headed by Usopp and Franky. Ahh I am rambling for that is the old structure, with you back, I'm sure you'll find a better way to structure our division." Hancock began.
"How about combat roles?"
"Well the personnel are divided into roles, and each debrief with their unit leaders at the end of a mission." She then pointed at the retreating figures of the mission group which would debrief with the others. "That's as good of an example as any." Luffy then took a seat along a metal chair whereas Hancock wrapped her arms around him and sat on his lap. "So what we had going was a certain mission, we would pull from the units. For their mission of liberation and rescue, two weapons experts, a nutritionist and a heavy arm was needed for the mission. Wyper and Baby 5 are under the weapons division, Sugar and Bonney are their nutritionist to keep them healthy for battle. And the mission was jointly headed by Urouge who is the heavy arm and Zeff who's experience and leadership is reliable."
"I like that structure, who thought of it?" Luffy asked while Hancock placed her head on his shoulder.
"Kuro, he's been a valuable addition to the crew, ever since Usopp captured him before he could execute his plan to retire with Kaya's money. Crocodile found him, but Usopp took care of him as it was personal that he targeted Kaya."
"Wow. Looks like I don't have to do much planning, we're just going to need to acclimate the new arrivals." Then a sweet silence covered them as they let the moment sink in. For Hancock she was beyond happy to have him back, for many years her goal was to become the strongest woman in all the seas. She could still achieve this, with Luffy being the strongest man.
While she was staring at him, Luffy caught her, "Yes?" He would ask which she replied with.
"I truly love you." Luffy smiled at her sentiment. It really was like no time was lost between the two lovers.
"And I truly love you." They exchanged a look and smiled at one another for being so loving.
"Uh Captain." Franky approached the duo. "Sorry to interrupt but we have Area X ready, and everyone is waiting. It's going to be super!"
"Yes." Luffy said with a smile before getting up, hand in hand with Hancock and walked behind Franky as they made their way to Area X.
What was Area X?
"This state of the art battle arena is created underground to create any terrain to your heart's content. We use it for battle tactics, training, and for your case captain, battle." Franky continued to speak his heart out about his baby. "We, of the research division, have been working tirelessly to create a perfect environment to test your limits. Perfect timing on your dramatic return captain as it's ready for all-out battle."
"So you're telling me if I go all out, the island won't be destroyed?"
"Well in theory, no, as we have placed counter sensors all over the arena to absorb the shock created by abilities, physical anomalies, and such. Think of it like a sponge."
"Excellent."
Mugiwara arrived in Area X, where he had requested the presence of people who needed to know where he was. He had been gone for nine years and some people doubted his current form, the same man who beat Whitebeard nine years ago was Yonko level indeed. But those who challenged his authority were needed to be woken up to his true form.
New recruits suchs as Shiki, Bullet, and Byrnndi needed to know his true power.
And those who he personally requested to challenge as he wanted to gauge their power since he disappeared. But all of which declined, acknowledging him as their superior. Even the Yonko Katakuri.
"Finally I get to see what you're about Mugiwara!" Exclaimed Bullet from the other side of the battlefield.
Around the arena were spectators, those who didn't know of him are going to learn about his true power, why men like Mihawk, and Katakuri immediately recognized him as their superior.
With an army of doctors ready on the sideline, and the research department in the control room...it was game time.
9 years ago...Sphinx
"You damned brat! Nothing will come of your ploy for revenge!" Whitebeard had tossed Katakuri against a stone wall, causing his body to etched within the foundation.
"Fuck you old man, we must avenge out Captain!" Katakuri attempted to get up, but Marco delivered a knee to his abdomen.
"Look men, you're mad, I get it, but not like this. You'll get your crew killed." Marco and Whitebeard had been trying to calm the enraged commander, having to use physicality to hold him back.
"Fuck you too pineapple head. I can still kick your ass!" Katakuri attempted to lunge at Marco but was met with a kick to the gut, but nonother than Mihawk.
"Katakuri. Enough. He's dead."
"No..." For the first time, the first commander finally let his emotions take him over. For the participants in that room, Katakuri began to break down. For his adventures with the Captain, meant more to him than his life with his own mother. The one he strove to make king, was now dead. He failed as a first mate, as a friend.
"I failed him as well. But all we can do is move forward." Mihawk then helped Katakuri to his feet, the first commander swallowing his tears as he cried for the last time.
Sometime later...
"I have to follow his last request. I will continue on as the Strawhat Grand Armada Captain."
"No objection here." Mihawk chimed in, retaining his composure, despite the dire situation. Crocodile, Gild, and Buggy agreed to the plan, though some of the commanders had different ideas in their head.
"Yeah.." Hancock sat beside Robin and Viola. The grieving ladies found comfort in one another.
"His request was for me to become a queen for my people, and I shall." Proclaimed Viola. To this everyone remained silent, allowing the information to digest.
"We need someone on the inside, someone to watch the government's inner working." Began Corazon as the group was in a jumble from the recent events.
"I'll do it." Law was the first to volunteer. With his Ope Ope no Mi, he'll be able to achieve the place where he needs to be, in order to have access to where he needs to go.
"You need to have someone on the inside, working with our enemies to keep tabs of what they are doing. Especially that bastard Teach." Suggested Whitebeard.
"They won't suspect me, I'll even give them a reason that I want Kaido dead...I have a personal vendetta against him." It was Moria's turn to speak up. His profile was that of a villain, they would not suspect a damn thing.
"I have to fulfill my promise to the Captain. I need to gather the giants of this world and create the Giant Pirates once more. Restore us to our former glory." Hajrudin added to the group discussion. "So after today, I, along with Dorry and Brogy will go on our journey, to fulfill our promise." No objection from the group.
"I too have a promise to the fallen Captain. To raise my people to the surface. I have to keep my promise."
"Arlong." Katakuri began though Arlong interrupted him.
"I have to." Which meant only one thing, either Brulee would come with him or they would have to find a way to make it work. If not...then…
On the corner of the room were two commanders who remained quiet throughout the discussion.
For Enel, his mind was set on revenge. For Lucci, his mind was clouded with emotion.
"Dismissed"
Wano - Castle Remains
A strong gust of wind enveloped the cold remains of what was once a mighty, and beautiful castle. The gust of wind was replaced by the sudden appearance of four adults, one child.
"Lord Momosuke! Are you alright?" Kinemon immediately tended to the young lord, Kanjuro hung to the side with wide eyes. Meanwhile Raizo and Kikunojo surrounded the group, protecting the young lord.
"My father is dead." Tears welled up in the young lord's eyes as the realization of his father's fate finally settled in. In his mind, it just happened, but in the mind of others, it has been 20 years since that fateful day.
The four members of the scabbards were on high alert, below their foot was a remnant of dragon fire, which covered this very castle on the day they were teleported by Lady Toki.
"My mother is also..." Began Momonosuke as the young lord cried once more.
"My lord, we must be quiet for we do not know who is present. Who is our friend, who is our enemy."
"Hi." Said a man blankly. His was shirtless revealing his bare body, his muscle bulging for they were maximized for efficiency.
Kanjuro and Kinemon immediately went on the defensive. The man noted that the painted face man had a paint brush for a weapon. 'The painter'
"Who are you?!" They were on the edge for in their head, Lord Oden just died.
"My name is not important, but I am here to retrieve your party." His tired eyes were evident and yet he looked serious.
"Why should we go with you!" Exclaimed Raizo, his kunai knife ready at a moment's notice.
"If you don't, the big guy will kill you all." The man pointed at a location in the distance. Though the child and his retainers already knew who he meant. Kaido, the man who defeated lord Oden.
"How do we know we can trust you?"
"You don't." Though in the distance, a mighty roar erupted in the distance. The mighty roar of the world's strongest beast echoed in the distance. "But you have no choice."
Totto Land - Cacao Island
"This is your son with him?" Charlotte Pudding was the Minister of Chocolate, she resided in Cacao Island which is the domain given by her mother.
"Yes, isn't he beautiful." Answered Charlotte Chiffon, as she stood beside her twin sister, Charlotte Lola.
"So beautiful sister." Exclaimed Lola taking the young Baby from her sister's hands.
"How do you two do it?" Asked Pudding as Lola handed her the young baby. She admired the child and longed for her own, one day.
"When a man loves a woman, they find a way." Chiffon said with a loving smile on her face. Though she pulled something out of her dress pocket, revealing a mirror. "And of course, having a sister like..." Chiffon omitted from saying Brulee's name as to not alarm the homies.
"Your meeting in the middle of a war was uncanny wasn't it?" Said Pudding as she gently swung the young baby in her arms.
"He had me at, 'no lady should participate in a war like this.' When a muscular fellow accidently knocked me on my butt. He helped me on my feet and it was an instant connection." Chiffon had hearts in her eyes as she retold the beginning of her love story.
"By the way Pudding, did you ever recover from..you know." Lola was treading on thin water as any mention of the evil doings of their mother was pure taboo, especially with all the homies around Tottoland.
"She..I was going to die that day if it wasn't for…" She omitted the name of her brother, Katakuri, the one who saved her life and sacrificed his own. If a mention of his name was heard by the homies, mama will rage.
"I know Pudding. I know." Tears erupted from the three eyed girl and Chiffon engulfed her in an embrace. Lola swiftly took the young child from her hand as to avoid getting the baby in between the tight embrace.
"What is this! Who made my sweet sister cry!" A tall, purple haired swordsman entered the palace, he found that Pudding was crying and embraced her along with Chiffon.
"Brother Cracker, I'm sorry you found me this way." She began as she sniffled.
"Nonsense, was it the memory once more?" Charlotte Cracker looked at Lola who nodded. "Ah. Well some good news. Brother Oven and Brother Daifuku will listen to us. Sister Smoothie will say she is a firm no but she will be present. Once we get the support of those three, everyone should see what we see."
"How about Brother Perospero?" To this Cracker shook his head.
"There's no way to even bring it up to Brother Perospero, he is embroiled in his quest for power."
"Right well I must go, I have a date." Said Chiffon with lightness in her step. She took the young baby from Lola and gave her a kiss on the cheeks.
"You be good!" Called Pudding after her sister. To which Chiffon chuckled and blew a kiss to her sister.
Chiffon then enlarged the mirror and entered through the doorway, with the young child in her arms.
"Baby." A gruff looking man met Chiffon on the other side of the mirror transport.
"Hi you." Chiffon embraced the man. And the man took the baby from his lovely wife.
"How are you baby Pez!"
"Dada." Said the young baby smiling at his father.
"Ah! Bege! He called for you!" The two happy parents shared an embrace as their young baby laughed happily at his parent's affection.
Back on the other side of the mirror, Lola embraced Pudding once more.
"Are you ready for your wedding?" Asked Lola.
"I'm ready to meet this Mr Prince, who knows maybe he'll make an excellent scapegoat...for I am ready to ruin mama's tea party." The third eye of the young lady flared up. For the young lady had been brewing up this plan ever since the day her mother nearly killed her.
Pudding was going to kill her own mother.
Strawhat HQ - Area X
Sanji sneezed as he swiftly made his way to the stand as it was time for the matches of the night.
"Jihahaha finally Mugiwara I get to see what you are about." Shiki floated in the air, where Luffy noted that he had both legs. How would that change his levitation ability.
"Sure Shiki. Whatever you want." Luffy stretched his muscle, he has yet to use his full power since returning. Magellan was a nice warm up and all but Shiki was above the former Warden.
Speaking of Magellan, he currently hung out with the other members of the Strawhats, watching the fight. He wondered why he was free to roam the base without being bound. But Luffy kept him free because there was no way Magellan would get through Enel, Katakuri, and Mihawk.
"Get ready!" Their battlefield was a wasteland, mostly rocks which was advantageous for Shiki. Luffy made it this way, he gave him a slight handicap.
"Whenever you are." Luffy said confidently as he posed into his fighting stance. His left fist was behind his right and his left foot was behind his right.
Shiki floated in the air covering his surroundings with rock. His ability allowed him to levitate inorganic objects in his surroundings making him one of the most dangerous people in the world. Even Roger and Whitebeard acknowledge his strength.
The rock which surrounded Shiki launched at Luffy at a high speed. Though the Strawhat man was faster, dodging the rocks with ease. Luffy slapped the rocks which were aimed at his face and destroyed them.
Shiki got in his face, appearing in a matter of seconds, he built up enough concentration of rock on one hand and slammed it against the Strawhat man. But he was not there, as a mere after image was destroyed by shiki's giant boulder. The golden haired man raised an eyebrow though he felt a sharp pain on his ribs as Luffy appeared behind him, kicking him on his side.
The golden lion was sent tumbling down the battlefield, his momentum stopping at the use of his ability. Shiki floated once more and grunted, as blood escaped his mouth. Though Luffy was not done yet, as he appeared before Shiki, much faster than the last time.
'Maybe my old age was finally catching up to me' Was his thought before a barrage of giant sized fist connected with Shiki, bombarding him onto the ground.
In the control room, Franky was panicking at the sensors being overloaded by the Strawhat captain, his power was beyond their calculation, an anomaly. Then the sensor exploded as Luffy delivered a blow straight to the guts of Shiki, etching him on the ground and breaking through the thick shell of Area X.
Above ground, people felt a sudden quake, although it was sort of like a jolt then it was gone.
"Gah...you got me." Luffy extended his hands at the fallen warrior, helping him to his feet.
"Now there is no doubt in my mind, you will be King." Some people approached the Golden Lion so that they could help him get to the medic bay, but Shiki declined the assistance, as his pride made him walk on his own.
It was now Byrnndi's turn and the man raised his hands.
"I surrender, I know the outcome and I'd rather not get hurt." Byrnndi took a step back and allowed Bullet to finally have his test.
"Finally." Bullet stepped up, his blood boiling for the intense battle between Luffy and Shiki.
Bullet began by assembling mechanical gloves, both of which he immediately threw at Luffy. Though Luffy dodged both strikes, throwing his own uppercut, hitting Bullet square on his jaws. But the man was made like a tank, accepting the punishment which Luffy delivered.
The funny thing was, the two men exchanged strikes, no longer did Bullet think of relying on his devil fruit. This was a battle between men, a battle of the fist.
Even if it was Bullet's domain, ultimately, Bullet was down on one knee, Luffy standing over him.
Sure Bullet didn't have access to his full arsenal, but for the young man to beat him. This was an embarrassment.
"Alright. You win." Said Bullet finally accepted that Luffy was indeed going to be King. His aura reminded me of him, of Gol D. Roger. No, if Bullet was to compare, Luffy's aura was much stronger than even that of the late pirate king.
People began to filter out, buzzing over the new supreme Captain of the Strawhat Grand Armada. Kuro was beyond impressed, his mouth remained hanging from the event.
"Keep it open some more and you'll catch some flies." Commented Galdino from beside him, to which Senor Pink laughed.
"This was indeed an impressive showing, so this is the man that killed Doflamingo." Said Senor Pink as he joined the rest in leaving the area.
"Wow, this makes me want to spar." Gin said as he tightly grasped his tofa, shaking from excitement. Another man overheard him and took him up for it.
"Let's go then Gin, we'll see if you learn anything from last time." Roronoa Zoro took him up for his challenge, as he too was inspired by the Captain's showing.
"He is still the same man that rallied us all those years ago." Shura was walking besides Caesar, who was still in shock at what he saw.
"That was amazing." A similar thought echoed throughout members of the Strawhat pirates.
Until the last person to leave the stand was Magellan who stood up on his feet, and Luffy looked directly at him. The Strawhat captain walked up to him.
"Magellan."
"That was impressive." Said the former warden paying close attention to what other people said about Luffy. "But why am I here?"
"Like I told you before, if you would have stayed in Impel Down, you would be dead. You're no use to me dead."
"Why would you save me?"
"I like a person like you Magellan, hard working yet misunderstood. I think you'll make an amazing addition to my Armada."
"It is not that simple."
"Oh but it is." Luffy began making his way to the exit way of Area X, where Hancock was waiting for him with a towel, and Robin with water. "Welcome to the Strawhat Grand Armada, Magellan."
Now it was time to contact some people, restructure his crew, and select which Yonko to go after first...oh yes he'll absorb them, or go right through them.
'Whitebeard, Kaido, Blackbeard, Big Mom, and Red Haired. Better be ready because I am back!'
