Chapter 6: the proud captain usopp
"Before we even think of entering the grand line we need a proper ship." Nami explains to the four boys. "These boats aren't much more then wooden tubs, plus we need an actual crew."
"I see, that makes sense." Luffy nods. "Is there anywhere nearby that we could get a ship?" Ace asks the navigator.
"Well there's an island to the south of here, we should head there and see if they have anything we could use." Nami suggests. "Ok Nami, to the south we go, lead the way." Luffy responds.
The five make their way towards syrup village. As they get off their boats and begin heading ashore a voice yells out. "Stop right there pirates! You won't get past me, the great captain usopp! I command 80 million men!"
Zoro, Ace, Nami and Sabo deadpan while Luffy just laughs. "I don't think he has 80 million men." Nami says as they approach the voice. "Yeah, it looks like just three." Ace says as three kids run away. "Cowards!" Usopp calls out to them before being met by the 5.
"Wait, usopp, where did I hear that name before?" Luffy asks aloud. "Oh, you've heard of me? The brave captain usopp?"
"Ohh now I remember, yasopp used to talk about you all the time!" Luffy says finally remembering. "Wait you knew my dad?" Usopp questions curiously.
"Yep! He's a part of shanks crew, an amazing marksman. Say, if you can get us lunch I'll tell you more." Luffy says strategically. "Deal!" Usopp agrees and leads them to the only restaurant in the town.
"So how do you know my dad? Where did you meet him?" Luffy swallows the food he was eating and speaks. "Back when I was a kid shanks and his crew stayed at my village on dawn island for about a year. It was awesome! Your dad was the best marksman around, one time he shot the wings off of a fly without looking out it!"
Usopp's eyes light up "so cool!" And then go back to normal. "Oh yeah, so what brings you guys to the island?" Usopp asks the five.
"We're looking for a ship, and for people to join our crew." Luffy answers. "Hmm well there is the mansion at the top of the hill, don't know if there's a ship here though." Usopp says pointing at the mansion. "Speaking of, ive got an appointment to keep." Usopp says as he departs to meet with the girl at the mansion.
Not long after usopp left, three children enter the restaurant and approach the five. "Usopp's pirates are here! What did you do with our captain?" They ask Luffy.
"Usopp? Oh hey went to the that mansion I think." Ace replied before Luffy or zoro could say anything dumb.
"Speaking of the mansion, I wonder why he went there?" Nami ponders.
"Oh usopp? He goes to visit kaya, who's sick, and tells her stories."
Gears begin to turn in luffy's head and an idea comes to him. "Let's go and see if she will give us a ship!" Luffy says running off after usopp.
At kaya's mansion, usopp is sitting on a branch of a tree telling kaya various stories.
Not long after that Luffy arrives. "What are you doing here Luffy?" Usopp inquires. "Oh, yeah, hi, you're the mistress of this place right?" Luffy asks kaya, before she responds he asks another question. "I have a favor to ask you."
"A favor?" She says "yep!" Luffy replies. "I was wondering if you had a ship you could give us! My crew needs a big ship."
"What is the meaning of this!?" A voice says approaching the duo. "You realize you are trespassing right?"
"You must leave, immediately." The butler says. "But klahadore…." kaya begins before being cut off by the butler. "You are in two different worlds miss. That man is only the son of a filthy pirate after all."
"I'll let you know my father is a brave warrior of the sea!" Usopp says enraged. "Come on Luffy, let's go." Luffy nods and they depart.
Later Luffy and usopp are sitting on a cliff looking out towards the see. They spot kayas butler klahadore along with a strange man. The two hear them discussing a plan to murder kaya. "Don't kill kaya!" Luffy yells, unfortunately usopp runs away. Django pulls out his chakram and hypnotizes Luffy, who falls asleep.
Next chapter will be a fun one.
Sorry for the delay, I've been enamored with a few fan fictions that have drawn my attention elsewhere. This one might slow down a bit as I'll be focusing on my other fanfiction a bit more.
