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A/N: The poll's closed and Yes won 100 and No 24. I apologize to the 24 but the majority spoke. I've put up the next story poll that'll go down when Ninja in the Web or Maelstrom Avatar's done as I'm in the 3rd season for both.
ALSO, wanted to ask you all if Naruto's bounty should rise after doing the movies as a just in case I don't get an OC for him to fight in Dressrosa/take over that fight as I did in Naruto on Board. I was thinking of a 1.9 billion after doing Stampede. So let me know
I know people have brought up it should have been that high after the Marinford fight I was just thinking that the billion bounties should stay close to the same reveal time. I'll also apologize for the quality of this Ch, I rushed through some parts to get it up before Naruto on Board which will go up on Sunday.
And for that, I'll try to have 4-6 episodes a Ch (Or one filler arc as those are around that long) to still keep up with the once-a-month update so be on the lookout on the Sunday that episode... 1,026 comes out as a rough estimate.
Chapter XLIV.
Last Time.
"Forgive me, sir, I should have been more stern with Shuzo. This is my fault. "Zephyr put the paper down and looked at her. "Master Z, you don't suppose the Navy knows what we're planning, do you?"
"I wouldn't worry…"
"But what f they-!"
"Even if they're tortured to death, they won't speak a word of what we're doing. Those men are part of the Neo Navy they're stronger than that."
"Right!" She nodded before someone on a Den-Den Mushi spoke up.
"I have a report! We'll be arriving at the first island soon sir!"
Zephyr stood at that. "Our moment of glory is just around the corner. Make the preparations Ain. The New World as we know it is coming to an end. We'll exterminate those pirates with our own two hands! Every single one!" Z finished as lightning cracked.
Crack!
The Sunny.
After catching fish and sea monsters with Lily in her regular size, Panz Fry started cooking with his pan on a volcano on the sea. After dinner, the crew bid the giants farewell as they parted ways.
Now.
Thousand Sunny.
Luffy wearing a yellow shirt with a face on it and black shorts ballooned up while he held ribs before eating them.
Brook's wearing a cat head with purple spots hat played a cow skin guitar. He's wearing a lei, a light blue button shirt with orange flowers on it, and purple shorts.
Franky had a pink afro, green circular glasses and a pink tank top with cherry blossoms on it, and a red and white vertical striped speedo.
Zoro's wearing green sunglasses and a black button shirt that has green pinstripes. And black pants.
Chopper's wearing a cow hoodie and drinking milk.
"Some fin liquor, and falling cherry blossoms." Zoro mused with a smile as blossoms fell. "Not bad, huh Chopper?"
"Hai! (Yeah!) though I don't know about the liquor part so much, I like my milk!" Chopper replied taking a drink before gagging as a smell hit his nose. "Oh, man! Why does it smell like poison?" He asked before falling to the deck.
After everyone ran to check Chopper, Luffy looked to the garden and saw Robin watering it with an elephant watering can. She has her hair in two ponytails and is wearing a blue sweatshirt and orange short shorts.
And then saw Usopp spraying poison on his flowers He's wearing a shark hat, orange visor, a bandanna as a mask, and his overalls down around his waist.
Naruto stretched from the steering wheel in a red vest and black jeans.
He looked to his right to see Nami reading in a rainbow bikini and purple sunglasses on a lounge chair.
Sanji then walked up holding a tray of drinks. He's wearing a black button shirt with a diamond pattern over a yellow shirt, a pink tie, and red pants with yellow shoes.
He handed one to Nami and another to Gina who had her hair pulled in a ponytail and wearing a red bikini top with black short shorts.
"Dark clouds up ahead!" Naruto yelled out as he saw black clouds forming in front of the Sunny.
Suddenly, ash dropped down as Luffy took a bite of his meat before gagging. "This is…" Nami trailed off as she walked up beside Naruto. "Volcanic ash."
"VOLCANIC ASH?!" The crew yelled out as Nami looked at the Log Pose before lightning cracked from the clouds.
She realizes that the needle must be spinning around because the volcano must have destroyed the island and the needle no longer has a magnetic field to lock on. Franky says it is impossible, but she points out that they are in the New World, and anything is possible. Usopp whispers to her that they have to hide this from Luffy and choose a safer route.
Despite it, Luffy notices the spinning needle, deciding to head in that direction. Usopp whines, but Nami tells him to trust in her navigational skills. He warns her that the paths they choose could cost them lives, but she tells him the matter is out of their hands now.
"Naruto, Portside, 20 degrees."
"Got it!"
As they sailed, Luffy, sitting on the figurehead noticed Z floating on driftwood. The crew went to the docking system before Naruto spoke. "One of my marker's acting up, I'll be right back." He flashed away as Luffy pulled Z onto the deck before they took him to Chopper's room.
Later, Z awakens in Chopper's infirmary, with Zoro and Sanji standing guard outside. He thanks Chopper for his care, calling him a great medic, and meets Luffy who remained in the room during Z's treatment. Z immediately tags him as the ship's captain. Luffy asks him what he plans to do next, as Z tells him he is carrying a Vivre Card and his comrades should find him soon. Luffy begins asking questions about Z's arm and what he's doing.
Z explains that his arm was made by a scientist from the Navy that he retired from but is still fighting a mission.
"Sorry for the questions, it's just f you were with the Marines, we'd have a problem?"
"Why would you have a problem with the Marines?"
"Because we're pirates."
Z instantly attacks and throws Luffy through the wall. "That Kairōseki (Seastone) hurts like hell!"
"Before I end you, I want you to look me in the eye." Z said walking through the destroyed door. "And tell me why you became a criminal?"
"To be the King of the Pirates," Luffy replied as Z clenched his fist.
"King of the Pirates? Don't make me laugh boy!"
An infuriated Z madly swings his Battle Smasher around. Luffy, Zoro, and Sanji all begin fighting him with Z able to hold them all off with relative ease. Suddenly, The Sunny shook as Ain and a man dropped down on the deck.
He is a rather tall and lanky man, with large lips and broad shoulders that appear disproportional to his long arms. He dresses in a flamboyantly colorful outfit with a black and yellow over-suit, and a hot pink body suit underneath which also covers his head. He wears a green sash around his waist and carries a sword and a large shuriken on his back, tied on by a light pink cloth.
Bins, Neo Marine.
"I'm Ain. Vice-Admiral of the Neo Marines." Ain said looking at the crew. "As you can see, our fleet has surrounded your ship. Do not resist. Attempting to do so will only invite your death."
"Don't you bakas (Idiots) know we're pirates?" Franky asked taking several steps back. "You say don't resist and all we wanna do is fight!"
Franky attacks, with Bins summoning vines that are able to subdue him. Robin tries attacking, but he proves too quick for her to grab him with her arms. Gina grabs her hammer but was subdued by vines as well having Usopp, Chopper and Brook rush to help. Bins ensnares them all in vines as well as Nami briefly battles Ain, but she touches Nami and de-aged her to a small child.
Chopper breaks out of the vines and charges her, but Ain evades him and uses her ability on him as well. She goes on to use her power on the subdued Brook before Robin tries to grab her before she can continue, and demands to know what she did to Nami and Chopper. However, Ain takes advantage of Robin's powers and touches her duplicated arms to de-age her to the appearance of a young teen.
"The Modo Modo no Mi. (Return-Return Fruit) I can reverse the age of anything or anyone by about twelve years. By the looks of it, I'd say you're about 18."
Meanwhile, Z overpowers the Monster Trio and throws them out into the deck of the ship. He grabs Luffy with his Battle Smasher, sapping away his powers, and chastises Luffy's dream. Telling him he'll never be Pirate King with his strength. Curiosity piqued, he asks Luffy his name. When he tells him, Z connects him as Garp's grandson before throwing him onto the deck with the other Straw Hats.
He announces to the Straw Hats he will destroy all pirates and orders the Neo Marines to attack the Sunny, bombarding her with cannons. While Luffy wishes to continue his battle with Z, the pleas of his crewmates force him to retreat. He frees Franky from his bonds who quickly heads for the steering and he uses a Kū do Bāsuto (Coup de Burst) to escape much to the surprise of the Neo Marines.
Naruto.
In Boa's bedroom, the covers to her bed moved before Boa sat up nude with sweat covering her body before putting her hands on Naruto's chest. "I missed you Naru-koi~"
"I was only gone for a day, Han-chan." Naruto groaned out before grabbing her by the ass and pushed her aside before standing and put on his boxers.
Just as a topless Marguerite walked in from the bathroom from the side, breasts bouncing with each step. "Are we done already?"
"For now," Naruto replied as he put his jeans on. "My crew just saved someone so I should at least go back to see if he needs to get to a hospital or home."
He kissed her before smacking her on the ass before doing the same to boa and flashed away.
Straw Hat Crew Dock Island.
Naruto appeared on the deck of the Sunny and blinked at the damage before seeing Franky hammering. "What the hell happened?"
They explained what Z did while he was gone before seeing Nami counting money for fees in a white dress. Chopper regrets saving Z's life, but Sanji tells him that as a pirate and doctor he should live without regrets about what he believes in and the crew doesn't blame him for what happened. The crew then discuss their next course of action with finding Z and restoring those who were de-aged being their top priority. Nami proposes gathering intel on their enemy as the first place to start.
Naruto saw a large man approach them who was wearing a pirate hat with a gold jolly roger, small black round glasses, and a gray beard. He has a blue tank top, jeans, and a captain's coat. He also has a parrot Bolt on his shoulder with the kanji for man on his arm.
Mobston, Shipwright.
He asks if they had a run-in with Z and tells them many pirate ships that have come to the island have been attacked by him and as such, lose their will to continue and gave up piracy. He is pleasantly surprised that Luffy still wishes to fight after losing so badly to him and offers up his finest equipment to use in their quest. Nami tells the crew to not arouse suspicion, they need a new change of clothes first. They are told their best place to start is to take the Sea Train to the neighboring island, Secon Island.
"Luffy, let me have a crack at him," Naruto spoke crossing his arms.
"Why?"
"Because if I was there this wouldn't have happened. Plus the teme (Bastard) messed with my girls." Naruto replied as he walked following a sign for the nearest train stop.
Secon Island.
Naruto sat at an inside hot spring with Brook, Sanji, Zoro, and Luffy, the two fruit users looking drained due to being in waist-high baths. After getting to the island, they all split up with the others going to a club to get info from the Marines that swarmed the island.
"You all have just the same amount of energy as ever."
They looked to see Aokiji in the baths above them. He now has several burn scars spanning from the right side of his neck down to his entire right shoulder and onto his torso. His right hand is also heavily scarred.
The group instantly goes on guard. Save for Brook who does not recognize him, but panics when they fill him in that he is an Admiral. Kuzan reassures them he is not there to capture them and had given up being an Admiral. Brook asks what he is then, with Kuzan finding being questioned bothersome. He thinks about the question and is unable to think of a proper answer confusing them further.
However, he tells them again he is not their enemy anymore and reminds them if he was he wouldn't be in a hot spring where he can't use his powers. As Kuzan gets out of the water, the Straw Hats see his battle-scarred body and his missing leg that he regrows with his ice powers. Noticing their shocked expressions, he merely notes he got into a bit of mischief.
"Well, let me help then." Naruto sighed before touching Kuzan's right arm. His wounds healed outside of his leg regrowing back. "I can't regrow limbs."
"That's fine… Arigato. (Thank you.)"
"No problem. Besides Chopper would kick my ass if I didn't. Ever since he saw this ability, he has me help on extreme cases when we're in docked in a town." Naruto replied before sitting.
Luffy asks him what happened to his leg. But Kuzan doesn't wish to answer, likewise when questioned why Akainu and he fought. He does answer he wishes his only reason for coming was to enjoy the hot springs but is chasing Z. Kuzan also correctly guesses that the Straw Hats have fought against Z, remarking how strong he is.
Elsewhere, Gina, Nami, and Robin have gotten work at a bar. Robin woos the crowd with her good looks and dancing, as Nami and Gina work as a server. Usopp is disguised as Robin's manager, and Chopper works outside as a shoe shiner. After a few hours, Nami and Usopp meet up with Chopper to share information.
Chopper reports he heard rumors of some Marines showing up because of Z. Usopp says there are lots of Marines where he was, but is unsure if it has to do with Z or Robin's popularity. Though on aside, they did make some good money which Nami instantly takes when Usopp shows Chopper.
They go back inside and Nami makes her rounds pressing for information from local Marines, learning Z is currently on the island. One of them spills information about his plan on destroying the End Points having one Marine Captain become suspicious of her, and asks her why she is so curious about him. Panicking, she points the blame on Usopp. The Captain tries to escort her away for questioning, but Robin subdues the Captain and the group takes off, their cover blown.
Gina grabs Nami and runs with Robin before Chopper and Usopp joined.
Back with the others, Naruto wearing a black short sleeve button shirt and jeans sighed as Kuzan talks about the great age of pirates.
He ponders to himself if pirates are made from the One Piece existing, or if the One Piece exists because of the pirates. Telling them how when some follow their dreams, it can lead to pain and sadness for others. He tells them that Z plans to destroy piracy by destroying the One Piece. He has chosen to follow Z's journey but is unsure what actions he must take. He then departs, telling Luffy he will find Z on the island.
Luffy thinks back to his encounter with Z questioning Luffy's dream until the rest of the Straw Hats catch up with them with a group of Marines on their tail. Luffy dispatches them all with his Haoshoku Haki save for the captain whom he asks where Z is. Reluctantly, the Marine Captain tells him the location of Z, explaining they were planning to ambush him.
Later, as the sun sets, the crew dropped down onto a beach and saw Z with Ain and Bins. Naruto crouched ready to fight until a volcano erupted having a landslide come down towards the town. "Damn!" Naruto cursed before going into his gold cloak, creating several thousand clones, and sped to the landslide.
They then went through hand signs and created a very tall wall that stopped the landslide before creating a ditch that had the lava go into just as the ice hit it.
Morning Piriodo.
The Neo Marines arrive on Piriodo, the last island for their plan. As Z leaves his crew for a bit to go to a makeshift grave he finds Kuzan singing the requiem song from the beginning of the movie. He tells Z he always hated that song, before giving him a bottle of his favorite wine as a peace offering. He tells Z he used to drink that because of him, looking up to him. While Z is humbled that Kuzan is lecturing him, he states he plans to continue to go forward with his plan no matter what.
Kuzan tells him he might die, as Z responds that is no problem if he can rid the world of evil. Z tells him to step aside and the two come to a tense stand-off, but each side is unwilling to fight one another as enemies. Kuzan backs down and leaves Z to his machinations.
Dock Island.
While Chopper treats Luffy who fights Z again and stole his hat, Kuzan appears before them After Naruto calms the others down, Kuzan explains Z's plan to the crew of destroying the three Endpoints with the Dyna Stones to release the Grande Imbuto, a fissure line underneath the Grand Line. If Z destroys the last one, this will allow the magma flow to be released and flood the sea with fire. Though doing so will not only kill pirates but innocents as well.
"Well, thankfully it's not going to come to that," Naruto explained cracking his neck.
Kuzan then gave him an Eternal Log Pose for the island before Naruto got on the repaired Sunny. After getting equipment from Mobston, they headed out
Piriodo.
The Straw Hats intercept a blockade of Neo Marine warships guarding Piriodo. They blast through their defenses with the Gaon Hō (Gaon Cannon) before landing on the beaches with an army waiting for them. The Straw Hats begin fighting, using their new weapons to help. Chopper fights off the hordes using his Guard Point, holding many rifles within himself.
Luffy tries fighting with two sabers, but he quickly discards them. Gina hits one over the head with her hammer as Robin captures a group with her arms. Zoro meanwhile finds himself separated from the group, and is met once again by Ain who was on a rock formation. "I won't let you anywhere ear master Zed. You're only opponent is me!"
"That's handy. I'd have to defeat you sooner or later if I want my friends to return to normal." Zoro replied before tying his bandanna on his head and grinned. "Nothing personal, but this one's going to hurt."
"I don't doubt you can defeat me in a one-on-one battle. But all I have to do is bide time. And if I have to die for master Zed's ideals… Then so be it."
"That sounds real noble when you say it, huh?" Zoro asked looking up at Ain. "Loyal soldiers ready to die for some crazy plan. And yet… I felt uncertainty in your blade when we fought last time." Zoro mused remembering fighting her when the volcano erupted.
"I refuse to be lectured by a pirate!"
Up ahead, Naruto, wearing his hat, walked up to Z who was sitting at a lava pool. Naruto noticed pink tanks around them before looking back at Z. "Finally made it huh?" Z asked not looking over his shoulder. "Nice try but I'm afraid the explosions to rock the final End Point has already-!"
He stopped as Naruto in his cloak appeared in front of him and punched him away. Naruto then sped forward and created clones that grabbed each bomb and sealed them away before disappearing. "Your plan's finished." Naruto said walking up to Z. "Now I gotta whip your ass for messing with not only my crew… But my girlfriends!"
Naruto brought his hands up to block a punch from Z's mechanical arm. And had him blink as he saw Naruto's cloak was still active. "What the hell?"
"Yeah, you should read the news… I don't have a fruit." Naruto crouched and punched Z in the stomach sending him back before two energy arms grabbed him.
And slammed him down on the ground. As the Straw Hats fight, Kizaru and a large fleet of Marines arrive on the island with Pastifistas dressed in white shooting their beams and had explosions rock the battlefield. Zoro chases Ain through the volcanic lands, both of them clashing their swords against one another. Ain then started using two pistols against him, but Zoro cleaves through the bullets easily and then cuts the guns out of her hands.
Suddenly, a blue aura shaped like a dragon appears around him before flipping his swords to have the back face Ain. Zoro then charges toward his opponent and slashes them horizontally with his three swords, ending in a pose similar to Oni Giri. "Santōryū Seiryū In: Ryūsui! (Three Sword Style Blue Dragon Mark: Running Water!)" He then sheathed his swords and looked back.
"If you ever conquer your doubts, feel free to challenge me again someday."
Sanji and Bins are battling it out in the air, with Sanji maneuvering around his vines keeping to the air with his Sky Walk. Bins throws his large shuriken stars that Sanji kicks aside with his Diable Jambe footwork. His anger against attacking Nami fuels him during his match, landing multiple kicks on Bins who struggles to keep up. Sanji bursts into a ball of flames, using his new Sexy Fire move to finish him off. His powerful kick sends Bins crashing down below, as Sanji takes a moment to light a cigarette.
Upon Ain's defeat, her effects begin to wear off. Nami grows back to her adult size, with the armor she is sporting now barely fitting her body. Chopper reverts back growing slightly, along with Robin and Brook though it doesn't seem to show any signs of change on him.
Up ahead, multiple clones of Naruto punched Z with light speed punches before the real Naruto dropped down on him, cracking the ground. He then brought his foot down on the back of Z's head before grabbing him and spun around for a few seconds then threw him at his crew. Naruto then appeared above Z and hit him with an ax handle punch knocking him out.
"Take your captain and get out of here." Ain, held her side as she looked at him. "You… You're letting us go?"
"Hai (Yeah) all you guys are doing is capturing pirates… Even if illegally/as bounty hunters… I only fought you because you attacked my crew and family." Naruto then turned to create balls that shot at Kizaru and his men before stopping. "Leave… And you all won't die."
"Would you really-!" One Marine stopped as the ball touched his gun and had it disintegrate.
"Hell yeah, I will." Naruto threatened before creating several more balls. "Now go!"
Kizaru stood still for a moment before turning. "Men. Let's go… I was hoping Sage was tired after his fight but that doesn't seem to be the case."
Naruto kept the balls up before the Marines got in their ships and left. "Well, let's go," Naruto said dispersing his cloak and walked off with the others as Ain and Bins carried Z away.
To Be Continued.
A/N: Thanks for reading and let me know of any mistakes.
The poll's closed and Yes won 100 and No 24. I apologize to the 24 but the majority spoke. I've put up the next story poll that'll go down when Ninja in the Web or Maelstrom Avatar's done as I'm in the 3rd season for both.
ALSO, wanted to ask you all if Naruto's bounty should rise after doing the movies as a just in case I don't get an OC for him to fight in Dressrosa/take over that fight as I did in Naruto on Board. I was thinking of a 1.9 billion after doing Stampede. So let me know
I know people have brought up it should have been that high after the Marinford fight I was just thinking that the billion bounties should stay close to the same reveal time. I'll also apologize for the quality of this Ch, I rushed through some parts to get it up before Naruto on Board which will go up on Sunday.
And for that, I'll try to have 4-6 episodes a Ch (Or one filler arc as those are around that long) to still keep up with the once-a-month update so be on the lookout on the Sunday that Episode... 1,026 comes out as a rough estimate.
The next Ch for this will be the Adventure of Nebulandia as everything I looked up has that before Gold.
Next to be updated will be Naruto on Board on Sun followed by Ninja in the Web.
Nothing else to say.
Talk To You Later,
Lone Wolf Out.🐺