SailorStar9: So with Chapter 264 uploaded, this is Chapter 265 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: Married!Ace/Sasha, Sibling!Luffy/Sasha, Sibling!Sabo/Sasha, Background Protector!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 265: Arc 16: The Coming of the Treasure Ship – Luffytaro Returns the Favor!


"What's your problem, Torao?" Zorojuro asked, completely unfazed by the heated glare t he other swordsman was leveling at him.

"Speed, thank you for running." Tama beamed, offering a carrot to the tamed Speed.

"Roronoa-ya!" Law exploded. "On top of becoming a wanted person, you drew Jack's attention. You promised that you weren't gonna cause trouble."

"Sorry." Zorojuro looked away.

"First of all, why are you in Kuri?" Law demanded. "You wee supposed to be a ronin in the Flower Capital."

"I had no choice." Zorojuro explained. "Because I ran into Luffy."

"Straw Hat." Law relented. "It's him again. Why is even the enemy's Shinuchi here?" he wondered.

"I guess Luffy won her over while rescuing the kid." Zorojuro explained.

"He's doing as he likes..." Law growled. "Where's Straw Hat?" he asked Tama. "I thought he was with you."

"He said he'd be back soon." Tama beamed. "Seems like he forgot something."

"We're leaving town." Okiku informed, seeing the gates in sight.


Right outside Bakura Town...

Komachiyo skidded to a stop and Okiku, Law, Speed (carrying Tama on her back) and Zorojuro leapt off the Treasure Ship.

An utterly exhausted Komachiyo released the rope in its mouth, causing the Treasure Ship to stop right in the middle of Okobore Town.

"It's food!" the impoverished citizens of Okobore Town cheered.

"What a relief." Tsuru teared as the citizens began splitting up the Treasure Ship's provisions.

"Wait!" Snakeman snapped, running in with Batman and Rabbitman in tow. "Those aren't leftovers yet. Stay away from the Treasure Ship."

"You lowly bastards." Batman took to the air. "You shouldn't be touching that food. You idiots forgot your place."

"You can't go any further." Okiku and Zorojuro stood in defense of the citizens.

"Hey!" Luffytaro called out, jumping in from the air with a large tub of clean water in his hands. "Sorry to keep you waiting." he slammed the water tub right on top of the three Gifters. "It's water. It's non-poisonous. Help yourselves. I'm Luffytaro." he declared as the citizens proceeded to split the water up. "Tell them that in case someone asks you. Torao!" he spotted Law with the group. "It's been a while."

"Straw Hat, what you're doing is a rebellion against Wano." Law reminded.

"A rebellion?" Luffytaro echoed. "That's not what this is about." he handed Tama an apple he snitched beforehand. "Tama," he rested a hand on Tama's head. "I'm paying you back for feeding me. This is just the start of it."

"It's so delicious!" Tama gushed, taking a bite into the apple after the citizens of Okobore Town pretty much rendered even the Treasure Ship down into usable parts. "I don't think I could top a wonderful birthday like this."

"Tama, don't set the bar too low." Luffytaro rebuked. "I'll make it your everyday life. By the time we leave this country, I'll make it a place where you can eat as much as you want."

"Man, you did such a reckless thing." Zorojuro sighed. "Now, they're really coming after us. Get ready for it."

"We should stay here too long." Law agreed. "Let's move on. Follow me." he pointed to the ruins of the Oden Castle. "We'll go to the ruins of Oden Castle at the top of the mountain."


On Komachiyo's back later...

"And," Law cast a look at Okiku. "Why are you coming with us?"

"I've always wanted to visit Oden Castle." Okiku stammered.

"Is it gonna be okay?" Law asked.

"Yeah." Luffytaro grinned. "Kiku is a good person and she's strong, so it's gonna be fine."

"No, she's hiding something." Zorojuro smirked.

"By the way, Torao, why are we going to the castle?" Luffytaro asked.

"It's not a castle now." the older 'D' replied. "After we separated from you guys, we made a plan and were taking actions accordingly. You'll see once you get there. First, we'll go meet the ghosts of Wano. You'll be surprised."

"Yeah, I was stunned, too." Zorojuro admitted.

"There, you'll learn an unbelievable truth." Law frowned.


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