SailorStar9: So with Chapter 277 uploaded, this is Chapter 278 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 278: Arc 17: The Capital in an Uproar! Another Assassin Targets Sanji


"Hurry up, Franosuke." Usohachi urged, the two disguised Straw Hats were fleeing for their lives as er Law's instructions.

"Why do we have to run?" the cyborg asked. "They're after Sangoro, the soba cook."

"Together with that soba cook, you took down a member of the Kyoshiro Family." Usohachi reminded.

"Sorry." Franosuke stammered. "Couldn't help it."

"They're linked to Orochi." Usohachi panicked. "That's why they sent out the Beast Pirates' Tobi Roppo to get revenge. It's you guys." he sighed in relief, meeting up with Law and Sangoro.

"It's not safe here." the sole Devil Fruit user cautioned. "This way. Let's get out of here for now. The situation is bad." he led the group over a stone bridge. "It doesn't matter what triggered this. If one of you gets caught and your true identity is revealed, it's gonna be quite messy. They'll start searching for the rest of the crew. It's still fine if it's just you guys. But if they find out you're even involved with the Kozuki Family, this vengeful plan of 20 years will be ruined."

"It's fine as long as they have no idea who we really are, right?" Franosuke asked. "Then, why don't we fight hiding our faces?"

"Best to avoid fighting for now." Law noted.

"It's a lady." Sangoro's ears picked out the horrified scream of a woman as Page One, in his Spinosaurus form, tore through the streets searching for Sangoro.

"Wait, Sanji!" Franosuke called out after the running cook who had intended to take on Page One.

"I'm here!" the enraged Sangoro used 'Sky Walk' to jump on Page One. "Diable Jambe." he lit his left leg on fire. "Concassé Crush!" he landed the charged up kick on Page One's cheek and sending the Spinosaurus to the ground.

"So, you're the soba cook." Page One shook the dust from his body. "You finally showed up. You gave me trouble. This is Page One." he informed the rest of his group via his Smart Tanishi. "I found the target at the sixth block of district two."

"Roger." Hawkins responded. "We'll be there as soon as we can."

"You can't escape now." Page One mocked.

"A dinosaur Fruit user..." Sangoro noted. "You asshole..." he glared at Page One after seeing the demolished houses.

"What are you doing, Sangoro?" Law barked. "If Drake and Hawkins come, it'll be all over."

"I know." Sangoro replied. "But he doesn't know who I really am. So no one will find out and I won't hurt. I can beat this fool in an instant. It's be nice to have more allies, but it will also be nice to have fewer enemies."

"Stop talking gibberish." Page One sneered.

Sangoro just smiled and reached into his yukata, pulling out a black cylindrical canister with a '3' mark. "Guys, move ahead. It's fine as long as I keep my identity secret, right?"


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