I own nothing.

I've seen plenty of these around so I decided, what the heck why not give them a shot.

All character of One Piece don't belong to me.

The characters Wizard, aka Wiz, Boomstick, and Jocelyn the intern, their images, and everything that revolves around them are all owned by Screwattack. Hope that you all enjoy.

I would like to thank those who have given me some feedback, some things to think about, and potential death battles as well as potential changes.

As for the battles given to me, I have been given as suggestions

Katara vs Juvia: No, but I may change my mind at a later point.

Sora vs Noctis: Yes, I looked them up and I liked the battle.

Chapter 1: Martial Arts Madness

Nami sat down in her plush chair as she watched the others.

Luffy was tapping his foot impatiently as he waited for the show to start again. However, he was also looking hungry as he saw Sanji laying out a few snacks.

Some candy, popcorn, a few pretzels, flavored with the salt he got from Water 7, and a few other nice treats to eat while they watched. There was also plenty of water, juice, booze, and a cola. After making sure everything was set, and making Luffy swear on his hat that he wouldn't eat everything, they were ready.

"Okay, is everyone comfy?" the navigator/thief asked as they all sat down, "Alright then, let the show begin!"

Nami pressed a delicate finger on the box and it began to show the next episode.

Brooke laughed at the familiar tune and said, "Oh, I still enjoy the sound of that music."

Wiz said, "The people may like the hero, but they love a good villain."

Boomstick said, "Yep, without some bastard or megalomaniac to act as a villain, we wouldn't even have a show, now would we?"

Wiz said, "And they don't get any more bad than our contestants today."

Wiz pressed a button on his remote and the screen displayed the first of the two fighters. He stood just under 6 feet tall, with strong muscles he wore a dark-colored gi with the sleeves removed, a black belt around his waist, with brown training gauntlets around his hands, and walked barefoot. He had a necklace made up of huge prayer beads, each the size of a peach, wrapped around his neck. His hair was dark red and spiked, and his eyes glowed crimson. The man's image alone gave off an aura of anger and hatred.

"Akuma, master of the fist, and the monster of Street Fighter."

The reactions of the crew were almost immediate. Sanji's legs tense, Luffy's fists clenched, Chopper whimpered, Usopp instinctively reached for Kabuto, Nami gulped nervously, Franky unconsciously reached for his left arm, Zoro gripped the handle on one of his swords, Robin raised her arms slightly, and Brooke unconsciously gripped the handle of his cane sword. They didn't know who this man was, but he automatically screamed danger.

Boomstick pressed a button on his remote, showing off the second competitor. This one depicted a man wearing a gi, with some fancy looking robes over it, with white hair, a rather short white beard, and holding a hand out, with flames shaped like a skull in his palm. (Profile photo from the Mortal Kombat Wiki).

Boomstick said, "And Shang Tsung, the sinister sorcerer of Mortal Kombat."

"Well that doesn't seem fair," Luffy said, "sending a young guy to fight against that old guy."

Robin said, "I highly doubt that age is an issue here, Luffy."

The others all nodded and looked at each other. If age was going to be a problem, then he probably wouldn't be on the show.

"He's Wiz and I'm Boomstick," Boomstick started.

Wiz finished, "And it's our job to analyze their weapons armor and skills to find out who would win, a death battle."

The doors closed and reopened.

Wiz said, "You hear his name is whispers, wherever you go. A name whispered in abject fear and praying that you never face him in the ring of honor. His name is Akuma, the devil."

The group gulped. Now they were slightly on edge. The man's image alone practically screamed danger them. And if there was one thing that they knew from their time on the sea, it was likely that the man had earned his title. They were scared to know how.

"That name alone makes someone want to pee their pants," Boomstick said, "But he didn't start out as the martial arts monster. He started out simply as a boy, living with his family on a rice farm."

Akuma

Height: 5'10'' or 178 cm

Weight 199 lbs or 90 g

Real name: gouki

New name translates to Devil

Scary as hell

"Wait, how does a kid on a rice farm turn into that?" Chopper asked, "he doesn't look bad."

Zoro said, "I have a feeling something bad is going to happen."

Sanji nodded and said, "For once, I agree with you moss head."

Wiz said, "Akuma's life started out simple. He spent his younger days living on the family rice farm, with his mother, his brother, Gouken, and his father, Yoshinari. They enjoyed a simple life, until a group of bandits came down from the nearby valley."

Boomstick interrupted, "The bandits kidnapped Yoshinari's wife and demanded that he fight them. When the rice farmer refused, politely I might add, they tried to use his wife as leverage."

Wiz nodded and said, "Fortunately, his wife managed to get away, and grabbed Gouken and Gouki and ran as Yoshinari fought the bandits. As the trio ran for the mountains, Gouki looked back and saw his father, change into some sort of demon to fight the bandits.

As they talked they showed different clips of what looked like comics on the back screen. The last image they showed of Yoshinari with sharp teeth and glowing red eyes.

"Holy crap!" Usopp yelled out, "How did he do that?"

Robin rubbed her chin in thought. Trying to deduce how Akuma's, or Gouki's father had transforming into such a state.

Zoro himself looked interested.

Luffy cocked his head to the side, slightly confused.

"Scary," Chopper thought at seeing the demonic looking man.

Nami and Brooke both looked freaked out.

Franky was trying to figure things out as well.

"After escaping their burning farm," Wiz continued, "The found themselves in a cave, where their mother grew ill. After getting into an argument with Gouken, Gouki left and started to travel on his own."

Boomstick said, "Moments after leaving he found a bear and decided, "I'll fight it." As you can guess…it didn't go so well."

As the two spoke they showed images of Gouki and his brother arguing, Gouken slapping Gouki, and then Gouki walking out the cave, in a brown cloak. Then the image of the fight with the bear, with Gouki getting part of his shoulder ripped out, then getting thrown into a tree.

"I fought a lot bigger when I was younger," Luffy mumbled as he took a big handful of popcorn and shoved it into his mouth.

As they watched, Chopper couldn't help, but shudder as the sight of the fight, brought back memories of when was brutally attacked by the alpha of the herd that he was once with back on drum island. He shook those thoughts from his head, he had a new family now.

Boomstick continued, "Thankfully, he was saved by an old man with a stick."

Wiz said, "This wasn't just any old man with a stick. The man was Goutetsu, the master of the Ansatsuken, or the assassin's fist, the same man who taught Gouki's father."

"Wait that old guy was the man who taught his dad?" Sanji asked.

Zoro scowled and said, "I guess that explains why they were after him. The bandits probably thought that if they took down the old man, they would get glory."

Zoro had seen that plenty of times as a bounty hunter. He had seen people take on those who had high bounties, just for the glory of it, and it usually didn't end well.

Wiz said, "For the next five years, Gouki trained under Goutetsu, excelling in the art of fighting. After traveling a little bit, he began to train his mind. He isolated himself in the nearby mountains attempting to seek enlightenment.

Boomstick said, "I don't know what that means, but he stayed there for two weeks without food or water."

"What!? Fourteen days! That's 70 meals he missed!" Luffy yelled, "That guy is unstoppable!"

Sanji asked, "How did you figure that out so fast? And why are you counting five meals a day?"

Nami asked, "Who would lock themselves away to achieve enlightenment? It seems crazy."

Chopper said, "Not exactly."

Upon seeing the looks at him, the humanoid reindeer continued, "Back at Eneis Lobby, I fought against the big guy, Kumadori."

Franky asked, "The guy with the big hair and staff, right?"

The doctor nodded and said, "Well, he apparently was capable of a technique called life return. He said that he spent time at sea and in the mountains for a long time. He was could control his hair and even the processes in his body, like digestion, simply with his will alone."

The others were amazed at the thought of someone being able to do that.

Robin snapped her fingers and said, "I read about that once. I believe it was called, bio feedback."

Chopper nodded and said, "Maybe seeking enlightenment means learning to have full control over your body."

Brooke said, "Maybe if I do this, i might be able to gain more control over my old bones."

Wiz continued, "After that, Goutetsu told Gouki that the man who killed his father was down in a nearby village. Not passing up the chance for revenge, Akuma brutally attacked. Those who survived would say that the devil came for the bandit leader…earning him the name, Akuma."

Images of the attack, including Akuma stomping the bandit leader's head in were shown.

The group gulped.

"Oh my god," Nami said, covering her mouth, "He's worse than Arlong."

"Such senseless violence," Zoro said out loud.

Chopper whimpered in fear at the thought of seeing this man in real life.

Luffy simply cracked his knuckles. He knew a lot about getting revenge, having done it plenty of times in the past, but at least nobody who wasn't involved got hurt."

Boomstick said, "However, there was one little problem. You see, before he died the bandit told the now named Akuma, that it was Goutetsu who sent him after Yoshinari as a final test, since he was a student of his as well. Akuma snapped, went back, brutally murdered his master, and stole his prayer beads, proving himself the master."

"He killed his master!?" Zoro yelled, outraged. If it wasn't for his old dojo master, he wouldn't be the man that he was today.

Sanji growled in anger himself, remembering the old man who taught him after he managed to escape from Germa.

Chopper had an uncharacteristic look of anger on his face as his tiny hoof clenched as he remembered Dr. Hilukluk.

The others were pretty upset themselves as they watched.

Wiz said, "Akuma is a great fighter, and his mastery of the Ansatsuken

Ansatsuken

Fast, brutal, optimized offense over defense

Made for killing

Utilizes Satsui no hado, or surge of murderous intent, also known as dark hado

Wiz said, "The Ansatsuken is called the assassination fist for a reason. It is fast, brutal, and is made specifically for killing your opponent, prioritizing offense over defense. He mixes with is an inner energy known as Ki, a metaphysical energy based on the human spirit, vitality, and harnesses it for powerful and brutal attacks."

Zoro scoffed and said, "Yeah right. You need a solid defense as well as a solid offense if you want a style to be effective. I should know."

Zoro took a swig of booze.

"I can agree with you there, moss head," the blonde cook said as he munched on a pretzel.

"As can I," Brooke said, as he sipped a cup of tea…somehow.

The others could only nod. As opposed to those two, they didn't have formal martial arts or swordsmanship training, as Chopper fought with his forms, Nami her staff, Usopp was a long-range fighter, Luffy with instinct, Franky was just a boxer, and relied more on his upgrades, and Robin relied mostly on her powers.

There was also the Ki thing. It sounded powerful

Wiz continued, "Akuma has shown incredible durability, allowing his opponents to beat on him before fighting back. He does this to gauge his opponents to see if they are worthy of him showing his full potential. He's also insanely strong, fast, and agile."

"That's kind of reckless, isn't it?" Nami asked, with a raised eyebrow.

"Nah, I'm sure it's fine," Luffy said, shrugging his shoulders.

"Yeah, but he isn't made of rubber like you, Luffy."

"All of this," Wiz explains, "Comes from the energy that a person brings out during the use of the Ansatsuken, the Satsui no Hado, literally translated to, the Surge of Murderous intent. This vile energy alters the user's mind and body, granting them great strength. However, it also chips away at the mind and is incredibly addictive."

"So, it's like a drug," Zoro said, as he set down his booze.

Luffy said, "So he's addicted to this…Sastsu stuff?"

Chopper nodded and said, "It appears so. I heard from Dr. Hilukluk that people could become addicted to medicine after operations or after while having treatments done. They know that what they are doing is unhealthy, but they can't stop themselves. However, I don't think that Akuma has that problem."

The others agreed, Akuma was violent and possibly crazy. He liked the combat and the thrill he got from using the dark hado.

"And I feel sorry for anyone who goes against this move set," Boomstick said as a series of moves were shown on the back screen and a hologram of Akuma appeared before them.

Akuma's Techniques

Hadoken – Surge Fist, fireball projectile, not actually made of fire.

-Gohadoken – Great Surge Fist, more powerful version of Hadoken

-Zanku Hadoken – midair hadoken

-Shakunetsu Hadoken – Scorching Heat Surge Fist, flaming Hadoken, needs to be charged

-Messatsu Gohado – Annihilating Great Surge, supercharged gohadoken

-Tenma Gou Zankuu – Skey Demon Great Slashing, more powerful Zanku Hadoken

Shoryuken – Rising Dragon Punch, jumping uppercut

-Goshoryuken – Great Rising Dragon Fist, stronger version

-Messatsu Gou Rasen – Annihilating Great Spiral, three Goshoryukens in succession

Tatsumaki Senpukyaku – Hurricane Kick, spinning forward kick, defies gravity

-Tatsumaki Zankukyaku – Hurricane Scythe Kick, performed midair, electric properties

-Tenshou Kaireki Jin – Heaven Piercing Sea Plowing Blade, most powerful version of Tatsumaki Senpukyaku

Hyakkishu – Hundred Demons Assault or Demon flip

Ashura Senku – moves forward while intangible and floating

Kongo Kokuretsuzan – Providence Rending Slash, massive punch directed on the ground

-Tenma Shurettou – Sky Demon Vermilion Blade, less powerful version of Kongo Kokuretsuzan, followed by back throw

-Misogi – Purifier, focused version of the Kongo Kokuretsu Zan.

Wiz said, "As a master of the Ansatsuken, Akuma has access to some incredibly powerful moves. This includes the Hadoken, a ki ball projectile, the Shoryuken, described as the uppercut from hell, and the Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, a powerful hurricane kick."

As Wiz spoke they showed, the holographic Akuma was shown performing the moves that he was known for.

"Those are a lot of moves," Sanji said, "and they each sound like they hurt."

Zoro nodded and said, "Yeah, they each have a reference to monster, so you know theya re powerful."

Luffy said, "That Hadoken things looks so cool, but what is Ki?"

Robin answered, "There is a belief that Ki, also known as chi, in some circles, is said to be a mystical energy harnessed by those of great physical strength or vitality to launch powerful attacks, or enhance their strength."

Luffy cocked his head to the side and said, "So…it's a mystery power."

Robin smiled and said, "Yes."

"Still, it's really cool!" Luffy said. He was quickly agreed with by Usopp and Chopper.

Franky nodded and said, "You know, this style sounds like something those CP9 guys would use, given that they are assassins and all."

Usopp shuddered slightly and said, "Please Franky, don't say that. The last thing I need is to be reminded of those monsters, or think of them being anything like this guy."

"If I ever throw a Hadoken in real life, I'll die happy,"Boomstick said before a thoughtful expression came over his face.

He turned to Wizard and said, "I thought you told me that was calling the tornado spin attack."

Wiz, with a deadpan expression, said, "I just said that because you kept mispronouncing it."

Boomstick said, "Oh come on, I can do it. Tattoo Monkey Seppuku."

Wiz simply said, "No."

Boomstick tried again, saying, "Taboo Monk Sent You."

Wiz simply answered, "You get one more."

Boomstick tried his hardest and said, "Tanned spoon sent cuckoo."

Wizard just facepalmed with a sigh of exasperation.

Meanwhile, the entire crew was laughing at Boomstick attempting to say the name of the technique. It got so bad that they needed to pause it so that they didn't miss anything.

Brooke said, "I can't breathe, my lungs are collapsing...even though I don't have any. YOHOHOHOHOHOHOHO!"

Chopper said, "I can't breathe!"

Usopp said, "Me neither."

Luffy said, "I love these guys! They're hilarious."

After a few more minutes of laughter the group was able to watch again.

"Moving on," Wiz said, "These three techniques are actually pretty common for those who utilize the Ansatsuken as a fighting style, such as Akuma's brother Gouken, and his students, Ryu Hoshi, and Ken Masters."

"Wait, so his brother learned and taught the style too?" Sanji asked.

Robin answered, "it would seem so."

"Whoa," Luffy said, "if he's anything like his brother, I don't think I'd want to be anywhere near that."

Boomstick said, "Yeah, but unlike his peaceful brother, Akuma uses the Satusi no Hado to give himself and edge, creating several much more powerful versions of the basic techniques including versions that use fire and lightning. He also uses it to create some of his deadliest moves."

Boomstick said, "These moves include a giant fiery ball of doom, an electric hurricane kick, and punches with such strength and precision that he can punch a symbol into the ground…something I really with that I knew how to do."

"So, he has some moves unique to himself, does he?" Sanji asked.

Sanji knew something about this. Old man Zeff may have taught Sanji how to do the black leg style, but Sanji himself had been the one to incorporate his natural durability to include the Diable Jambe (Devil Leg).

Zoro also knew about this, as he had made some unique moves for his unique sword style.

Brooke knew about this as well, given he had some unique moves that combined his music with his various fencing styles. Seeing this though, reminded him of the fight with the samura back on Thriller Bark. Maybe he should try going to Zoro for pointers.

Wiz said, "These moves include the powerful Kongo Kokuretsu Zan, or the Providence Rending Slash."

Boomstick, "Or as I like to call it, THE FUCK YOU UP PUNCH!"

They showed a clip of a fight, with Akuma raising a hand in the air, the arm flashing purple, and then slamming it down on the ground, resulting in a huge explosion, followed by an announcer shouting, KO.

"Cool!" Usopp, Luffy, and Chopper yelled at seeing what it looked like.

The others had to agree that this was impressive, and a monstrous display of power. It made them wonder just what else the man was capable of.

Wiz said, "This move is incredibly powerful. So much so, that Akuma once used it to destroy an island."

They showed Akuma doing the same punch and the island itself started falling apart.

"WHAT!?"

The shout was accompanied by looked of absolute shock. No one said anything. The thought of one man destroying an island with his bare hands was shocking. The group had never seen such power. The closest thing that they had come close to that was the buster call, which took a few ships, and a certain wannabe god with long earlobes, who needed help from a device to do it.

"H-He's more powerful than Enel," Nami whimpered.

Franky was brought out of his fearful moment and turned towards Nami with a curious expression.

"Who's Enel?"

Usopp said, "A while back, before we brought you and Brook, we ran into this guy by the name of Enel on a series of islands. He ate a logia type devil fruit that gave him power over lightning. He used a device on his boat to create an attack, Raigo I think, to destroy an entire island."

Franky and Brook looked shocked. They all turned towards rest of the crew to gauge their reactions and were shocked to see them nod, showing she was serious.

Brook's jaw hung low as he asked, "H-How did you defeat such a monster?"

Luffy smirked and said, "Rubber and lightning don't mix."

Frank and Brook looked at each other before they nodded.

"Hold you horses Boomstick, because that isn't the deadliest move in Akuma's arsenal," Wiz said.

"YOU GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!? WHAT COULD BE MORE POWERFUL THAN AN ISLAND SMASHING PUNCH!?"

The sound came from Usopp, who looked really freaked out.

"What the hell could be more powerful than a punch powerful enough to smash an island?" Boomstick asked.

Wiz explained, "By tapping into the darkest parts of the Satsui no hado, he can unleash his most powerful move, the Shun Goku Satsu, literally Instant Hell Murder. Or as it is more commonly known as, The Raging Demon."

They show a clip of Akuma rushing towards his opponent, phasing through an attack. As he reaches him, the screen goes black and the sound of blows landing with various purple flashes appearing on screen. The image comes back with Akuma's opponent on the ground, most likely dead, and Akuma has his back to the viewer, the red symbol for Heaven prominently glowing on his back.

"What the hell was that?" Usopp yelled, "He just punched him a few times and he fell over."

The others had no idea, what this was. They just simply watched and listened.

Brook, however, nearly fainted at the thought of someone like this fighting him, especially seeing as he was only just a pile of bones. The thought alone almost made him faint.

Boomstick said, "I'm totally going to name my first kid that."

Wiz said, "Provided you can find a woman willing to sleep with you."

Despite the situation a small chuckle went out at Wiz's dig at Boomstick.

Boomstick grumbled under his breath and said, "Anyway, the raging demon at full power is fatal. Not only does bruise flesh and crack bones, but it can also destroy the victim's soul!"

"WHAT!?"

D-D-Destroy their soul?!" Usopp yelled, "How is that possible?"

Robin, her eyes slightly widened, answered, "I…I think that it uses the corruptive power of the Satusi no hado and turns it into an offensive weapon…"

The entire group was disturbed at the thought of such a technique being in the hands of someone like Akuma.

Brook fainted as the thought of fighting such a monster of a man registered in his mind, and the sheer damage that would come from doing so.

Boomstick continued, "With moves like that, it is no wonder that he's been able to pull off all that he can do.

Feats

Defeated Asian black bear as a child

Shrugs off blows from Gen, a powerful assassin

Leveled a forest

Defeated Ryu, Ken, Sean, Guy, Adon, Gouken, AM. Bison, and Gil, some of the toughest members of the street Fighter cast

Has only lost only lost one fight, some fight outcomes unknown

Wiz said, "Akuma has taken on the toughest fighters known to street fighter. He known to show no mercy to those who peak his interest. And out of all the tough fighters he's taken on, he has lost only one to his brother Gouken…but after a brutal rematch…"

They showed an image of Gouken leaning up against the wall with his blood splattered against it in the shape of Akuma's symbol.

"Oh my god…" Nami whimpered, "He killed his own brother."

Nami gasped in horror. She imagined the day she joined Arlong's crew and saw the betrayed look on Nojiko's face.

Luffy found himself staring in horror at the thought of his brother' death. The thought of losing Ace was staggering, and the memory of the day that they lost Sabo flashed in his mind.

Sanji found himself thinking back to his brothers. They probably would have killed him if it weren't for his sister's kindness.

"Oh, hey look, he can finger paint," Boomstick said upon seeing the image.

"That is not funny!" Luffy yelled, angry at the thought of someone murdering their own brother. This shout also roused Brook from his slumber.

Nami and Luffy both flashed back to their respective siblings. The thought of doing such a horrible act to them really got their blood pumping. Obviously, they were not very happy with the first contestant.

Sanji understood Gouken's plight having been the victim of abuse of his older and younger brothers for most of his life.

Wiz looked somewhat disturbed by Boomstick's words, but then said, "Despite his brutal methods, he does have a code of honor. He will only show his true strength to those who have proven to be powerful enough. He will also not fight against the sick or crippled."

Zoro nodded at this and said, "That makes sense. A fight wouldn't be any good if a person was injured or sick."

Usopp then said, "I don't think that this is going to be big in the fight here, especially if that…what was it…Shang Tsung turns out to be a good fight."

Boomstick nodded and said, "Moral code or not, if you ever meet this guy on the street, you better run, or you'll learn a whole new meaning of the word, pain."

The doors closed.

The jury was out on what the group thought of him. He was an amazing fighter, incredibly powerful, and could take a hit and dole out just a much. However, his violent nature and tendency to kill made them nervous. Nami and Luffy were especially anger given he was a brother killer.

It also made them wonder, just what kind of man his opponent was like.

The doors reopened.

Wiz had a serious look on his face as he said, "Centuries ago, the bleak realm of Outworld began to seek out worlds to conquer, led by their monstrous emperor, Shao Kahn. To stop him the elder gods, brought out ancient laws."

As he spoke, Wiz showed an image of Shao Kahn sitting on throne like a tyrant.

"Creepy," Chopper said, shuddering, almost dropping his chocolate.

"And I thought that Akuma guy looked intimidating," Nami said.

Usopp and Brook agreed with her.

The rest of the crew saw how intimidating the guy looked.

Boomstick picked up what Wiz left off and said, "Every generation, the strongest warriors from the invading world would be set against the strongest warriors of the world being invaded in a brutal tournament. If the invaders lost ten consecutive tournaments they would leave the world be, but if the invaders won, they could invade without any problem. This tournament was known, as Mortal Kombat…and damn was it awesome."

"Whoa, the greatest fighters in a generation," Zoro said, "I wonder if we would be included in that?"

Everyone imagined what would happen if they went up against the warriors of other worlds. Some of the group look apprehensive at the thought, but others looked excited.

Wiz said, "One of these fighters was Shao Kahns's right hand man. The vile sorcerer, known as Shang Tsung."

A holographic image of Shang is shown.

Nami asked, "Sorcerer, like in magic?"

"Oh, a magic show," Chopper said, sparkles in his eyes.

Franky laughed and said, "Magic? Really? What's he going to do? Pull a rabbit out of his hat?"

The rest of the crew chuckled at the cyborg's laugh. After a few moments, they turned back to the show.

Shang Tsung

Age: unknown, possibly thousands

Height: 5'11''

Weight: 210 lbs

Allegiance: Earthrealm, then Outworld

Sorcerer, traitor, all around jackass

Cursed to age at a fast rate

Wiz said, "Very little is known about Shang Tsung's past. Most of it is shrouded in mystery. One theory is that he was kidnapped from Earthrealm and taken to Outworld where he learned the art of magic. Another theory, is that he was once a warrior for Earthrealm and went to Outworld for power."

Boomstick nodded and said, "All we really do know is that he was caught cheating, which is considered treason by the elder gods, and was cursed by the elder gods to age until he died prematurely. Pay attention to that because, it's going to play a huge part in things later."

"Wait, so he used to fight for the good guys, but he became evil?" Luffy asked, cocking his head to the side as he ate a whole pretzel in one bite.

"Seems that way," Robin said, "Though, I wonder just what he did to cheat."

Nami shrugged and said, "They did say that he had a silver tongue and that most of his past was shrouded in mystery. Who knows what happened."

Zoro scoffed and said, "Stupid coward."

Zoro had an immediately low opinion of this contestant. The man was a lousy cheat and wasn't that big on his whole, betraying the group thing. He should have at least tried to die with some dignity. If something like that happened, Zoro would have preferred to die fighting with a sword in his hand and on his feet.

Sanji was of a similar mindset.

Luffy didn't like the guy simply because of the traitor thing, as did Chopper, Franky, and Brook.

"Sensing his dark heart," Wiz said, "Shao Kahn took Shang under his wing and began to teach him the art of magic, so he could learn how to solve his aging problem."

Wiz nodded and said, "But just because he's a sorcerer doesn't mean he's a glass cannon. He was chosen to be a fighter in Mortal Kombat for a reason."

Martial Arts

Snake Kung Fu

White Crane Style

Northern Praying Mantis

Jian – Chinese double edged straight sword

Wiz pressed a button on the remote and the holographic image of Shang appeared before them.

Wiz continued, "Before becoming a sorcerer, Shang was a master of the snake, crane, and mantis kung fu styles. The snake style focused on quick, precise strikes while calculating an opponent's weakness. The crane style revolves around blocking attacks and then striking back. The mantis style revolved around using circular motions to deflect attacks then striking with extreme precision. Shang Tsung mixed together, and used them to great efficiency. And when his hands weren't enough, he carried a Jian, a Chinese double edged straight sword for a surprise attack."

As Wiz spoke, the hologram performed the various stances of each kung fu art, and then pulling out the sword, to use against his opponent.

Sanji whistled. As a practitioner of the martial arts himself, he was impressed with the different styles that he used. All three melded together using similar methods to block or deflect, and then strike with extreme precision.

Zoro's head rose slightly at the mention of the straight sword, but lost interest after learning it was only for surprise attacks.

The others simply watched in interest.

"So, he focuses more on speed and precision as opposed to brute strength," Sanji said, "I wonder how that will do with going against Akuma's speed and strength."

Boomstick said, "And that's not going into what he learned with Shao Kahn."

Sorcery

Flaming Skulls – launches up to six skulls

Flaming Skull Eruption – can fire skulls from the ground, close, medium, long range

Ground Skull – long range skull eruption

Up Skull – tracking skull projectile

Fire Ring – two flaming intertwining skulls

Hot escape – teleport with a pool of lava

Forward Fireball – fireball attack

Mysterious Magic – charges then teleports behind target for a surprise attack

Body Switch – changes places with opponent

Wiz explained, "Shang Tsung has multiple offensive spells, which apparently includes skulls…and fire…lots of skulls and fire…"

Boomstick asked, "Where does he even keep all of those?"

The group shuddered at the thought of the man having huge amounts of skulls on his person. They didn't even want to think of the reason for him having all of them in the first place.

Wiz said, "Oh, I think that might just be magic. He can also manipulate and control fire, teleport around the arena to confuse his opponents. He can do this with his Mysterious Magic and Body Switch Techniques. However, his personal favorite is the Hot escape, where he creates a pool of lava below him, and teleports, unleashing a wicked punch and burning his opponent at the same time."

Boomstick laughed and said, "Sucker Punch Bitch!"

After seeing Shang's fire moves, Luffy's mind immediately went back to his brother Ace. He began to wonder just hwat else Ace could do with his fire abilities. He had seen some crazy stuff done by Crocodile and Enel. He wondered what Ace could do if he ever got serious in a fight.

"Wow, that guy has quite the repertoire of moves," Brook said.

"No kidding," Franky said, "but I think Akuma might have an edge in durability here. This guy seems to use long range more than short range."

The others nodded and agreed. Despite his martial arts training it looked more like Shang's bread and butter was long range as opposed to close range attacks.

Wiz nodded and said, "However, there is one ability that makes him a deadly opponent."

Boomstick said, "Yeah, remember that whole, age until you die early thing, we mentioned earlier? Well, Shang found a way around that…stealing the souls of various fighters."

"WHAT!?"

At this, Brook fainted again.

Soul stealing

Regenerates health

Maintains youth

Learns new skills

Can morph into whoever's soul he steals

Boomstick said, "We are not kidding. Shang has many moves based on this skill. When fighting he normally does it heal his wounds, but outside of it, he'll drain his opponent's souls dry and use them to enhance himself with their skills. He can even transform into the person whose soul he drained, and even turn into a snake."

Boomstick gained a perverted grin and said, "Oh, the fun I could have with that. The woman part not the cobra part."

Wiz then Gibb slapped Boomstick, knocking off his hat.

The crew was only staring in shock, horrified looks on their faces as they realized that Shang literally killed people to survive and showed absolutely no guilt in the act of doing so. Forget what they thought about Akuma, Shang was literally a complete monster. Now, they were beginning to hope that Akuma would be the one to take down the mad sorcerer.

Zoro, Sanji, and Luffy, were especially angry for another reason. The whole soul stealing thing was a huge dishonor to the dead. Not to mention it was cheating to get new skills. They each had to train for years and years to get to the point that that are today! They were hoping Shang's beating was extremely brutal.

Sanji was shaken out of his thoughts as he found himself comparing the man's abilities to Mr. 2. The man could shapeshift thanks to his devil fruit power, but he couldn't fight or use the skills of the person he transformed into. Sanji couldn't help, but wonder how the fithw ould have gone if that had been any different.

Wiz said, "Weird fantasies aside, Shang is a pretty impressive fighter."

Feats

Fire is strong enough to destroy a helicopter

Created Mileena, a clone of Kitana

Tricked Kenshi

Stood up after being stabbed by hooks

Knocked over Shao Kahn

Wiz continued, "He's taken several harsh blows and has been able to take down several strong opponents, including Liu Kang, Mileena, Shujinko, and even Shao Kahn, at least once. He's also cunning master of manipulation, playing his enemies into his hands, nearly bringing about the winning streak necessary to invade Earthrealm."

Boomstick said, "If you ever see this guy get in the ring with you, just hope that he's in a merciful mood."

The doors closed.

"So…does anyone else have any ideas as to who they want to win?" Nami asked.

Unlike the first episode, they jury was out. Both contestants were considered monsters and extremely brutal. They didn't really know who to pick in terms of who they wanted to win. Without much of a choice they continued to watch.

Wiz said, "The combatants are set, the arena has been chosen."

Boomstick said, "Now, it is time for the test of might. Time for a DEATH BATTLE! YEAH!"

Wiz turned to his cohost and said, "Boomstick…dial it back a bit."

The doors closed and reopened.

The world they revealed was barren and destroyed. They were in the ruined remains of a wrecked city. There were bodies everywhere, humans ripped to pieces, Tarkartans laid on the ground with bullet holes riddling their bodies, others had been ripped apart and others looked like they had been severely injured and just left to die.

"Holy shit," Usopp said, "What on earth did all that?"

Robin rubbed her chin and answered, "From what we heard about Mortal Kombat and Shang Tsung, he nearly brought the end of the world by winning the tournament. My guess is that this is what would happen if Shang Tsung's team would win."

Nami said, "I'm glad we don't have that here…I hope."

Suddenly a bright green portal opened, and a familiar old man walked out of the portal. Shang Tsung had come to Earthrealm.

"There's one of them…where's the other?" Sanji asked, as he and the others got ready for Akuma to show his face.

Suddenly, there was a bright purple flash and a Tarkartan was thrown from a nearby building. Out of the building walked Akuma, a slight crimson aura surrounding his body.

Shang's mind went a mile a minute as he examined this man. He stood strong with a sense of purpose and gave off an aura that was incredible, full of violence, hatred, and rage. He then decided then and there he would drain this man's soul. With it, he may gain the power he needed to overthrow Shao Kahn.

Akuma glanced over Shang Tsung for a moment, measuring up this new opponent. He could sense dark energies flowing through him, a malevolent aura, and a great deal of strength. There was also something else, like a thousand voices screaming, cursing this man, begging to be set free.

With that in mind, he set into his basic stance.

"Worthless creature," he growled, "Step forth and prove your worth."

Shang laughed as he heard this and said, "You think that you can defeat me? I can tell you have strength. You would have done well in my tournament, but in the end, you would have had to face, Shang Tsung!"

"Here we go," Franky said, as he and the others all prepared to watch the fight. Who was the best of bad?

Fight!

The two charged at each other. Shang struck the first blow landing some fast assault to Akuma's chest and shoulder's, aiming for weak points. However, Akuma shrugged off the fast blows with ease. The master of the Ansatsuken then proceeded to unleash a brutal punch to the sorcerer's stomach, knocking the wind form his lungs.

Akuma took advantage of the man's temporary weakness and grabbed his by the skull. Akuma threw Shang like ragdoll down the road.

"Looks like Akuma is pressing an advantage," Zoro observed.

Nami said, "Yeah, but don't forget, Shang is a strategist and cunning. He'll pull something."

Shang got up and saw Akuma charging at him. The sorcerer quickly brought up the assault, firing some of his fiery skulls.

Akuma, in response, coated his arms in dark purple ki and began punching through the blasts. Akuma raced forward and prepared to unleash a brutal hurricane kick. Howeve,r Shang teleported out of the way.

Akuma looks urprised for a moment, before turning around just in time to take a fist to the jaw. Shang then unleashed another barrage of blows, however, to finish it he brought his sword out to play. Akuma looked unimpressed as he swung. Akuma threw out a kick that broke the sword in two.

Zoro scoffed at seeing this and mumbled, "Novice."

Shang fell back, a shocked look on his face, then slammed his fist on the ground. A flaming skull erupted out the ground, hitting Akuma, taking him by surprise. Two more following juggling him in the air.

Akuma managed to get his bearings and then began spinning, launching himself at Shang.

"Tatsumaki Senpukyaku!"

Akuma launched forward with the intent of turning Shang into mush, however, Shang fired a blast of fire downward, performing hot escape at the last second. Akuma struck the ground, forming a crater. Moments, after landing Shang shot up out of the ground, performing a brutal uppercut, and the heat of the flames.

"Oh, that had to hurt," Usopp said.

"With those flames, he bound to be in constant pain from the burns," Chopper said, adding his two cents of medical knowledge, "He may be tough, but that might be tough, but that is bound to be distracting."

Akuma recovered quickly and fired a Hadoken, knocking Shang back a bit. Akuma followed this up by charging, fast.

"Messatsu Gou Rasen!"

Akuma charged forward and unleash a trio of powerful uppercuts and then performed a back throw. As the sorcerer landed on the street, he growled in anger.

"I think that might have been payback for the fiery uppercut," Sanji said, taking a drag on his cigarette.

The others agree.

Akuma focused his powers and fired one of his more powerful techniques.

"Shakunetsu Hadoken!"

Shang turned towards the source of the sound and was shocked to see a large flaming ball of doom heading straight for him. The sorcerer reacted quickly performing another hot escape to get away.

"He isn't going to start spamming that, is he?" Usopp asked, flashing back to his fight with the mole woman, Ms. Merry Christmas.

Chopper nodded and said, "That reminds me of someone. I just can't figure out who…eh, not important."

Akuma jumped back, expecting another sucker punch. However, this time Shang came up from behind. The sorcerer fired a barrage of flaming skulls point blank, knocking the great warrior off his feet.

Before Akuma could react however, he was shocked by what Shang did next. He morphed turning into a ninja clad in black and yellow.

"Ninja!" the childish trio yelled in shock, with stars in their eyes.

The others didn't seem that impressed, though they had to wonder what this new form of Shang's would be able to do.

"Get over here," Shang Tsung yelled, using Scorpion's body and voice, launching a kunai attached to a rope.

The rope pierced Akuma's stomach and he was yanked forward right into a vicious uppercut. Shang then turned back, firing a homing skull at Akuma before he could recover. As Akuma landed, Shang charged again, this time taking the form of a large four-armed man, tackling the man. Shang then took a third form, turning into a woman wearing a blue two-piece with a pair of fans. She (he) spun them right next to the man's head, slicing his face and chest, knocking him backwards.

"Damn," Sanji said, "that guy is way better at fighting with his forms then Mr. 2."

Usopp turned and asked, "Mr. 2? Oh, yeah, you fought him back in Alabasta…what do you mean by better at fighting with his forms."

Sanji sighed and said, "Mr. 2 had those shapeshifting powers right, however his fighting style could only be used in his main body, not in his other forms. Shang, however, can use all these forms and their skills to their fullest."

The others looked at each other and nodded. It was then that something occurred to Chopper.

"Hey, Sanji," the smallest member of the crew said, "How come you aren't freaking out or going all crazy at the sight of that girl?"

The others looked at chopper and realized he was right. Sanji hadn't done his normal thing at the sight of a beautiful women.

Sanji scoffed and said, "Because, I know under that curvaceous, scantily clad form, is just…a really old guy."

The other sweat dropped and then turned back.

Shang then transformed into a ninja again, this time clad in black and blue. He held out his hands and fired a blast of what looked like ice, trapping Akuma's lower half and his hands in pure ice.

Shang transformed back and walked towards the captive man. He then placed a hand on his chest and said, "Your soul is mine."

Green energy flowed around the two. Shang laughed victoriously as he felt his strength increasing, knowledge of great power flooded his mind, and strength filled his body as his wounds began to heal.

Everyone watched with baited breath as they saw this happen. They wondered just what would happen next.

Akuma could feel the life leaving his body. His expression became enraged as he refused to be defeated in such a way. With an enraged roar and pulse of purple energy, Akuma called upon the Satsui no Hado, shattering the ice and knocking Shang Tsung back.

Akuma growled, purple energy flowing around him and his eyes glowing bright red. Shang simply smirked before he transformed into Akuma, showing he had taken enough of his soul to take his form.

The pair glared at each other as they charged. The two met in the middle, blows exchanging over and over. The pair was fighting brutally.

This continued for a few moments, and then ended. A brutal double punch, knocked the pair away from each other.

One of the Akumas raised his fist into the air with energy forming on it.

"He's gonna use the island smasher!" Luffy yelled.

The other Akuma noticed the move and shot forward, floating across the ground. The first Akuma swung his fist down, but it was too late. The pair met, and the sound of punches landing was heard and various purple flashes of light.

Soon it showed on the Akumas standing with his back facing the viewers. On the ground, the other Akuma glowed green as his body reverted into its normal form, all the souls he had absorbed being released upon his death.

KO

Akuma glanced over his shoulder and said, "Pathetic weakling."

"Whoohoo!" Luffy yelled.

The others cheered at the awesome fight.

"Holy shit Wiz did you see that? That was way too close," Boomstick said as he moved around excitedly.

Wiz nodded at his cohost's assessment and said, "That is true. Akuma pressed a distinct advantage with destructive power and martial arts skills. However, Shang's cunning, magic, and morphing abilities allowed him an edge all his own, the kind Akuma hasn't faced before."

Boomstick said, "His magic saved his ass, but he made a mistake of trying to steal Akuma's soul, which made Akuma take things seriously."

"That Akuma guy is a monster when he fights," Usopp said with a shuddered, "I don't think even all of us fighting together could take that monster down."

Everyone agreed even Luffy.

Wiz said, "While he had Akuma's techniques, Shang's greatest victories have come from his cunning and quick thinking, so he didn't have a chance to land the final blow as Akuma unleashed his coup de grace."

Boomsick excitedly yelled, "The raging demon of instant hell murder awesomeness!"

Wiz sighed and said, "Seriously, dial it back."

Boomstick ignored him and said, "In the end, Shang just "sould" out. Get it?"

Wiz rolled his eyes and said, "The winner is Akuma."

The group cheered again. It was an awesome fight, even if they didn't like the competitors too much. The group was now wondering who else would be on this show.

Next time on Death battle…

Everyone sat with interest on their faces, watching who would appear.

The screen was completely black. Suddenly there was a sound of metal on metal, to be more specific swords clashing.

Zoro perked up at the noise, having a feeling that he was going to enjoy this.

Swords of all sizes were seen cutting through the air, two broadswords were clashing with a pair of katana, sending sparks raining to the ground, and briefly lighting up the area.

The flashes of light from the clashes, briefly revealed a red-haired woman looking intensely.

"Oh, my crimson-haired beauty!? Sanji yelled, his eyes turning into hearts.

Everyone ignored the love-struck cook as they kept their attention on the screen.

The woman attacked her opponent furiously, the small showers of sparks turning into a downpour, apparently lighting up whatever was on the ground. The fire spread through to the area, lighting up the area, revealing her armored form and her opponent, a tall man with thick muscles, a scar over his eyes, and green hair.

"ZORO/MOSSHEAD!?"

The only one quiet after the revelation was Zoro who had both of his eyes wide with shock and his jaw hitting the ground. If there was something that they didn't expect that any one of them would be on it.

Fairy Tail vs Straw Hat Pirates: Erza Scarlet vs Roronoa Zoro

Everyone just stared in silence before they all turned to Zoro, looking just as shocked as him as the next episode began to play.

Luffy then noticed something and said, "Hey, why is Brook taking a nap?"

I've gotten lots of people requesting I do Erza vs Zoro next, so I decided to just go ahead and do it. I hope you all enjoy the episode.

Criticism is welcomed. Flames are ignored.