SailorStar9: After getting Chapter 95 out, this is Chapter 96 of this fic. For everyone who put this fic on your favorited and followed lists and/or story alerts, thank you, but remember everyone, a lot of authors (myself included) sustain on readers' reviews.

Pairings: Ace/Sasha, sibling Luffy/Sasha and Sabo/Sasha, patriotic-retainer Law/Sasha

Disclaimers: One Piece belongs to Oda Eiichirō-sensei. Me, on the other hand, own absolutely nothing, except my OC, the pairing and the fic idea.

Chapter 96: Arc 8: Ten Illusions? Nami Strikes Back With Mirages!

"Guess this just proves my point: your Chief is a daft moron." Sasha stated flatly after Spandam unknowingly announced over the loudspeaker that he had activated the Buster Call. "So, tell me." she gave Kalifa a disdaining look. "Is it really worthwhile to fight for such a self-centered man who is more than willing to sacrifice his own subordinates just for a promotion?"

"Such poor things. Kalifa scoffed. "There's not even a hint of hope left."

"Not to worry." Nami assured. "We're used to these kinds of situations."

"Things are picking up now." Kalifa noted. "It seems that if we stay in this tower for long, we'll die."

"Well, if you're running away, please kindly leave your key." Sasha smiled.

"Soru!" Kalifa vanished from sight. "Sorry, I wanted to play for longer." she reappeared behind Sasha and covered the water elemental's face. "But we have to hurry and escape as well."

"You sure you want to do that?" Sasha countered. "Aqua Whirl!" the burst of seawater washed off the bubbles Kalifa rubbed on her.

"Seawater?" Kalifa used Soru to avoid getting hit by the jet of ocean water.

"You should realize, I'm the worst type of opponent for your Devil Fruit ability." Sasha stated. "Water and bubbles, not a good mix; doubly so for Devil Fruits and ocean water. Waterja!" the expanding water bubble from the 'Sea Empress Sword' then burst, releasing the seawater within and washing off the foam Kalifa had conjured.

"Cool Charge!" Nami took the opening to fire a 'Cool Ball' at Kalifa.

"Our playtime is over." Kalifa declared. "Tempest Kick!"

Sasha dodged the attack and turned to see a dispelled Nami when the energy wave hit the wall.

"Mirage Tempo!" Nami appeared behind Kalifa. "I'm over here."

"How can this be?" Kalifa turned. "Shigan!" she stabbed Nami, only to diffuse another image. "Another fake?" she looked around, seeing her finger stabs were hitting mere illusions. "Where are you now?"

"Over here!" Nami taunted. "What is that?" she blinked when Chopper in Monster Point broke through the wall behind Kalifa.

"Chopper..." Sasha recognized the hat. "Was his opponent so powerful that he had no choice but to activate Monster Point?"

"Geppo!" Kalifa dodged Monster Point Chopper's punch. "Rankyaku!" her air blade sliced Chopper's cheek.

"Chopper, what's wrong?" Nami asked, Sasha having pulled her out of Chopper's attack range. "Look closely, it's us! Chopper, stop it!" she shouted, Chopper having pulled the bathtub free and tossed it out of the room. "Sanji-kun is at the bottom of the stairs..." she realized.

"I wonder where this creature wandered in from." Kalifa mused.

"Don't touch him!" Nami snapped. "He's our nakama!"

"He's already at his limit, huh?" Sasha guessed, the oversized Chopper falling over and smashing into one of the walls.

"That's your nakama?" Kalifa dusted herself off. "Pirates keep very disturbing pets. It's time for me to finish this. Rankyaku!"

Both Sasha and Nami jumped apart to dodge the air blade.

"Sheep Cloud: Relax Bubbles!" Kalifa followed up with her foam bullets.

"Overdrive: Water Fury!" Sasha countered with a sharp water wave.

"The weather is cloudy!" Nami pointed her Perfect Clima-Tact upwards. "Cloudy Tempo! The weather is rain!" she sent her 'Cool Balls' into the cloud as Kalifa dodged another 'Water Fury' wave. "Rain Tempo!" she nullified Kalifa's ability on her legs. "Cool Charge!" she then cloaked both Sasha and herself in a cloak of air. "Mirage Tempo! We understand your powers and CP-9's strength." in a blink of an eye, five different versions of Nami and Sasha appeared behind Kalifa. "Mirage Tempo: Fata Morgana!"

SailorStar9: Any OOC-nes is regretted. *Sighs* Don't you just hate plot bunnies sometimes? Reviews are much appreciated.