SailorStar9: So with Chapter 273 uploaded, this is Chapter 274 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 274: Arc 17: It's On - The Special Operation to Bring Down Kaido


Elsewhere, with Dogstorm and Ashura Doji...

"He's as strong as Dogstorm-sama." Carrot was shocked seeing Dogstorm and Ashura clash over and over.

"He's giving Dogstorm-sama a tough time." even Wanda was amazed. "How impressive."

"Why, Ashura?" Dogstorm demanded. "Why don't you want to use that tremendous power for the Kuri people that Oden-sama used to love?"

"He's dead." Ashura hissed. "Why did you guys comeback here after all these years?"'

"We came back to accomplish Oden-sama's dream." Dogstorm snapped. "But you have forgotten what happened to Oden-sama and are just wielding your sword on your own whim."

"Shut up!" Ashura barked and swung his sword, blowing Dogstorm off. "Don't talk like you know everything." he clashed with his former ally once again.

"If there is something you want to say, say it!" Dogstorm demanded.

"Foxfire Style: Fire-Willow Flash!" Kin'emon interrupted the fight. "Guys, that's enough." he put a stop to the fight. "Dogstorm, Ashura."

"I thought you were better than this, Ashura." Okiku rebuked as Ashura walked off.

"Kiku," Ashura turned back ."I've watched Wano for two decades since Oden-sama died. You guys suddenly came back shouting whatever you like. I won't listen. You should be thankful that I don't rob you blind before I go. Don't you remember? This is how we were even back then. I was fascinated by that man, Kozuki Oden and would risk my life for him as a samurai. But I've never become a servant for the Kozuki Clan. Right, Momonosuke?"

"Don't you remember what kind of man I was?" Kin'emon reminded. "I won't give up. I'll make you join us."

"Don't assume that everyone will be thrilled to see the return of the Kozuki Clan's samurai." Ashura warned as he walked off with his men. "You guys abandoned the country for 20 years. There is no way to compensate for all those years."

"I am sorry to interrupt you." Raizo appeared. "I was able to locate Luffy-dono. He is in the Excavation Labor Camp in Udon."

"I thought so." Kin'emon nodded. "Then, can I count on you to handle that?"


In Flower Capital...

"Yum!" Franosuke was slurping Sangoro's sob noodles."

"It's delicious." Orobi agreed. "I'm impressed, Sanji, no, Sangoro."

"That's because I put more love in it." Sangoro beamed. "Just for you, Orobi, Sahiko."

"We have a problem!" the newsboy called out. "Ghosts appear! 'A curse on you'! Ghosts sightings at the southern graveyard. Here's an update."

"Hey, paperboy!" Franosuke shouted. "Can I get one?"

"Hitokiri Kamizo?" Orobi looked at the painted portrait.

"There are reports of a killing spree at the eighth block of District Two?" Franosuke read. "The killer is Hitokiri Kamizo?"


With Shinobu and Onami...

The two women had snuck into a government official's house, eavesdropping on an ongoing conversation about governmental weapons purchase.

"Someone is there!" one of the two officials spotted the spyglass peering from the wooden roof.

"Who are you?" his partner raised a yari to stab the intruders.

Frightened off by the sharp weapon, Shinobu screamed and causing the two women to run off.


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