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Chapter 5: Training with Usopp
As Luffy and the crew were sailing towards Syrup Village, Luffy was deep in thought about something. He was currently thinking about how he was going to let the rest of the crew know that they're coming for them. While he was thinking about that situation, Nami and Zoro were sparring together. The crazy part is that Nami ASKED Zoro! At first Zoro thought this was another one of her tricks to increase his debt, but when Nami told him she would decrease his debt, he couldn't refuse such a good offer. Plus his muscles was aching for some practicing. He kept his swords in his sheath so he can his blades against Nami's powerful Clima Tact. They've been practicing for almost 4 hours! Nami's speed was increasing greatly. During the last hour, Zoro decided how good can she get if he started to get half serious. Zoro started swinging each of his sheath towards her intensely. Nami was now put on the defensive. It's a good thing that her Clima Tact can absorb blows because she would've been knocked into the sea plenty of times. After 30 minutes, Luffy told them that he can see Usopp's village. Nami was relieved that she could take a break now.
"Okay let's hurry up and get Usopp and deal with Kuro so we can leave to go get Sanji." Luffy said to them. As they walking onto the shore, they noticed that it was unusually quiet.
"It's quiet, Too quiet." Nami finally said.
Every facet of this scene is peaceful—the sand, the trees, the cliffs, yet it was too quiet for Nami's taste.
"Damn, he outdid himself." Zoro said impressed.
Those downwind of a sudden breeze gagged as the single most repulsive smell they'd ever experienced attacked their nostrils.
"What the hell?" Nami cried.
Luffy gave a nervous chuckle."Looks like Usopp was expecting Kuro's to show up before us. you already knew he had paranoia tendencies so that's why he booby-trapped every inch of this beach."
Nami tugged at her hair. "Dammit Usopp! You've could've at least checked to see if it was us first before setting these damn traps!"
As if on cue, a smoke bomb went off at the top of the cliff. Amidst the smoke appeared a head that didn't have a body and was one fire! The head, which was a bit blurry but seemed to have a remarkably long nose, opened its mouth and out came a voice like metal getting torn apart."BEHOLD! I AM USOPP! THE GREAT AND POWERFUL! THE VERY HEAVENS CREAK BENEATH THE WEIGHT OF MY MIGHT, FOR I AM YOUR MESSIAH!" Usopp roared.
Oh God, he's gotten even worse," Nami hissed.
"Let him have his fun," Zoro replied back.
"I HAVE BESTOWED MY GRACE UPON THIS ISLAND! SET EVEN ONE FOOT UPON IT, AND YOU SHALL FACE A HELL OF MY OWN DEVISING! BEGONE FROM HERE, OR YOU SHALL RECEIVE HEAVEN'S JUDGEMENT" Usopp yelled.
"Hey Usopp. It's only us. Come on down here." Luffy chuckled.
"WHAT? LUFFY? NAMI? ZORO? IS IT REALLY YOU GUYS?" Usopp said excitedly.
"Yeah it's us! Now come on down here idiot!" Nami said annoyed.
All of a sudden, a young man came rushing down the hill or should I say tumbling down.
"Guys! I can't believe it's really YOU guys that I remember!" Usopp said while hugging all of them.
"Ok, OK! Get off me now Usopp!" Nami yelled punching him in his head.
"Seems like Nami is still the same." Usopp groaned.
" You just don't know how right you are." Luffy and Zoro mumbled.
"What was that?" Nami said.
"Nothing!" All three of them said simultaneously.
"Anyway Usopp, Nice work with the traps. How did you even know someone was even coming by the way?" Luffy asked.
"Oh It felt like someone was getting close to the island, so i set those traps 2 hours beforehand." Usopp replied bravely.
"This idiot didn't know he was using Observation Haki!" Zoro said to Luffy.
"I remember him unlocking it on Dressrosa, but at the time he wasn't fully aware that he was using it." Luffy said.
"Wait! So I have that ability that you, Zoro, and Sanji have?" Usopp questioned.
"Yep. I can have Sanji help you master it if you want." Luffy told him.
"heh like this God has more room for improvement. Usopp said smugly.
"Ugh! Would you stop calling yourself that! It's annoying." Nami said annoyed.
"How's Kaya by the way? Usopp?" Luffy smirked. He knew they were going together. In the previous timeline. Usopp instantly blushed.
"She-She's fine!" Usopp said embarrassed.
"Are you guys building the Going Merry already?" Nami asked. Everyone was relieved that they can ride with the Merry once again.
"Yeah. It should be ready in 3 more days."Usopp said.
" Hey Usopp. Can you ask Merry if he build us 3 more extra rooms?" Luffy asked.
"Why?"
"Because we'll be getting 2 new crewmates before we head into the Grand Line." Luffy said.
"Who are they?' Usopp questioned.
"You'll see." Luffy winked. "Anyways, let's go grab a bite to eat and head into the field. I want to tell you my plan."
"Does it involve us getting into some more trouble?" Usopp said nervously.
"Yup."
...
(2 Hours Later)
"Am I the only one who think this plan is crazy?!" Usopp said panicking.
"No but you might as well give it up on trying to convincing him to reconsider this plan." Nami sighed.
"We are so going to die this time!" Usopp said crying.
"Suck it up Usopp. Now we can be more prepared on what's coming after us." Zoro said.
"All right what do you want to teach us?" Usopp asked Luffy.
"Well I'm about to teach Nami how to use shave and I want Zoro to help you improve your Observation Haki. We got until tomorrow when the Black Cat Pirates show up so let's start soon." Luffy told him.
"Uhh ok I guess." Usopp said.
"Great! More training. Well at least im getting paid for it." Nami said coldly.
...
(Luffy And Nami)
"So, what's your next lesson?" Nami asked Luffy.
"I want to teach you how to use a move called Shave. It's that move that all Cipher Pol agents all know." Luffy told her.
"I know! How are you going to teach me how to do it?" Nami asked.
"I saw you and Zoro were sparring and I noticed you was able to hold your own for 30 minutes against Zoro who was half serious. Your speed has drastically improved since you fought against Buggy's crew. This move is extremely difficult but I believe you can master it." Luffy said.
"Wow. I can't believe has so much faith in me." Nami said to herself.
"Now, I want you to kick off the ground 10 times in one second." Luffy said.
"WHAT? HOW THE HELL AM I SUPPOSE TO DO THAT?" Nami yelled.
"You just have to figure it out yourself. You have until to master this technique, so that means you have 8 hours to figure out how to do it and 1 hour to master it." Luffy said.
"Grr...Alright!" Nami replied.
"If she doesn't figure out how to do the technique this way, I'll try a different training method." Luffy thought.
...
(Zoro and Usopp)
"Now listen Usopp, I want you to tell me everything on what happened when you were trying to take out Sugar on Dressrosa." Zoro told Usopp.
"Uhh let's see. I was adjusting my googles and was preparing to snipe Sugar but I couldn't pinpoint her exact location. But, all a sudden I started to see these blue things of Luffy, Law, And Sugar. I didn't know what they were but I was able to see Sugar's location clearly." Usopp told him.
"Looks like you were able to awaken your Haki." Zoro told him.
"Haki? Which one?" Usopp asked.
"Observation. It's just like those Skypeians on Sky Island. It allows you to sense the presence of others. If you can master this ability, you can see people that's far away or concealed their presence. You said you saw blue things right?" Zoro asked him.
"Yeah"
"Then that means you already unlocked it. You just need to improve to the point that you can sense what's going on with the island. You can also read someone's movement too but don't get too overconfident. You can predict a person's attack, but that doesn't mean your fast enough to dodge or counter it." Zoro warned him.
"How can I improve it?" Usopp asked.
"Let's try an exercise. Put this blindfold on." Zoro told Usopp while giving him a blindfold. Zoro then tied it around Usopp's eyes.
"Ok. So what now?"
"Okay now close your eyes, and I want you to use my aura against me. I want you to predict which way will I attack from." Zoro said smirking. He pulled his Wado Icihimonji from his haramaki.
"Oh GOD! WHAT HAVE I GOTTEN MYSELF INTO NOW?!" Usopp yelled.
"Don't be such a coward! Man up!" Zoro yelled.
"SOMEONE! HELP ME!" Usopp yelled.
...
(2 Hours Later)
"So how's the witch doing?" Zoro asked Luffy. Luffy and Zoro were currently sitting on top of a rock watching Nami and Usopp's training session.
"Good so far. She looks like she knows how to do it but she needs an extra push." Luffy told him. "How's Usopp? Luffy asked Zoro.
" At first he wasn't making any progress because he was too scared but I reminded him to do this for the rest of the crew and he was going to become the world's best sharpshooter so he better act like it. Now he managed to reawaken his Observation and is trying to sense what's goin on with the whole island." Zoro smirked.
"I got an idea for Nami." Luffy said smirking.
"Hey Usopp and Nami! Come here!" Luffy yelled towards them. They started to walk towards him.
"Since Usopp is almost done with his training, I want Usopp to practice shooting at you with his blindfold on Nami." Luffy annouced to both Usopp and Nami.
"Why?" Nami asked.
"It'll help you figure how to use shave easier. Usopp only use some of your exploding stars." Luffy told them.
"Do you really think this is going to work for her this way?" Zoro whispered in Luffy's ear.
" Yeah I have faith in her." Luffy replied.
Usopp and Nami began walking back into the field while staring at each other. Nami pulled her staff out just in case she was going to defend against his attacks. Usopp pulled his blindfold back down on eyes and took out his Kuro Kabuto slingshot out.
"Special Attack: EXPLOSIVE STAR!"
Usopp yelled and launched 5 to 8 explosive stars towards Nami. Nami rolled out of the way and started running towards her left side. Usopp sensed she went left and started shooting towards his right side. Nami was shocked Usopp knew exactly where she running and changed up her directions and went towards Him. Usopp saw she was moving forward and started firing towards the center. Nami was now starting to notice that Usopp knew exactly where she was moving and was now left defending against his attacks non-stop. After 4 hours of training, Nami was about to give up until...
"Special Attack: EXPLOSIVE STAR!"
Usopp launched another barrage of explosive stars. Nami looked like she wasn't able to dodge.
"Damnmit legs! MOVE! Nami yelled. All of a sudden, with explosive leg strength, Nami disappeared into thin air. Luffy, Zoro, and Usopp were shocked. Nami's body disappeared from their view.
"What the? Where did she...Wait...Why is she BEHIND me now?! Usopp yelled. Usopp was able to sense that she disappeared behind him!
"Looks like Usopp just learned how to sense people that wasn't in his view." Luffy said smirking.
"What the? I just did it! Hey Usopp! Start firing at me again!" Nami yelled. She was surprised that she learned but she wanted to try again. So Usopp started firing some explosive stars at her again. Once again when Nami moved, She disappeared! In a sudden blur, she appeared right next to Usopp! The most shocking part was that when Nami appeared next to Usopp, He had his slingshot pointing directly at her! Both of them couldn't believe this training actually worked!
"Ok guys, time to take a break." Luffy said. He was so proud of Nami and Usopp for coming so far in a short amount of time.
"Finally!" Nami yelled. She was relieved that she was to have a break. For the past 10 minutes, she was disappearing and appearing all over the forest. Usopp was actually able to pinpoint her exact location each time too.
"Looks like we're about to have company." Zoro mumbled in a low tone.
"I was wondering what was all that noise. I've known it was you playing kiddy games. Usopp." A man said while fixing his glasses. He was a slim man with glasses and slicked black hair. He also had on a butler suit on.
"If it isn't good ole "Klahadore." Usopp said smirking. Kuro didn't like the way was saying his name. It was like Usopp knew something about him and he was itching to find out.
"Actually I'm not playing a kiddy game. I'm actually training with my crewmates. Usopp said proudly.
"You mean these people? Hahahaha! Oh Usopp. You continue to disappoint me with your lies. No wonder why you and you father are such a disgrace to this village." Kuro said laughing,
"Actually he's right. I'm his Captain and these are his crewmates. So I like for you to stop talking his father before you go swimming with the sea creatures."Kitty"." Luffy sneered. He was trying to calm Usopp and himself down. Kuro snapped his neck towards Luffy, menacingly.
"Something definitely feels off about this guy. He's definitely not normal. Who are these people?" Kuro thought.
"What's your name?" Kuro asked Luffy.
"Monkey. ."
As Kuro was staring at Luffy, Luffy, Zoro, and surprisingly Usopp, noticed the killing intent coming off Kuro.
"Whoa Luffy, If he stares at you too much, he''ll burn you with his lenses." Nami teased.
Kuro heard her and was feeling embarrassed and turned around and began to walk off.
"I don't time for this foolishness." Kuro said in a low tone.
After Kuro left the field, Luffy decided that Nami and Usopp should rest for the night. They both deserved some sleep. He didn't want to push his crew so hard because this training can be strenuous on a person's body. It was almost dawn and he wanted his crew to be energized to fight. As Luffy, Zoro, Usopp got ready to take a nap, they noticed Nami wasn't nowhere in sight. All of a sudden, They sensed Nami was approaching someone with blinding speed. A small grin appeared on Zoro's face when he noticed Nami was speeding towards him with her Clima Tact out!
"Looks like the witch is getting cocky with her new abilities. Zoro said while blocking Nami's attack smirking. "Hey witch. Just take a break for now. If you keep doing that move continuously, you'll put excessive straining on your legs."
"Damn! I thought I could've caught you off guard at least once." Nami said snickering.
"I would never let my guard down again." Zoro said in a serious tone.
"Alright Nami. Get some sleep and I'll wake you guys up when they arrive." Luffy said.
"Ok."
...
"They're here. You guys ready?" Luffy asked his crew. They were all walking towards the shore.It wasn't long before a large ship with the mark of the Black Cat Pirates pulled onto the shore, and the roar of pirates itching to pillage the village became discernable. They rushed off of the ship and flooded onto the path, running up the hill before stopping when the unexpected sight of their opposition reached their eyes. They looked at each other in confusion, having been told that no one would be expecting them.
"Hey, Jango!" one of them shouted back to the ship. "There are a bunch of teenagers in the way! I thought this was supposed to be a surprise attack!"
Jango looked a little confused as well, but shouted back, "Does it matter? If they're in the way, just kill them! We're in a rush, Captain Kuro told us to meet him by morning!" Before the pirate that had given his report could turn back to address the four of them, A powerful explosion was heard from the pirate's position. The explosion was powerful enough to knock 10 pirates back. The other pirates traced the path of the projectile back to one of the teenagers, who had a weird black slingshot raised. They scowled, having been robbed of first blood. Zoro grinned in approval. Usopp grinned as the pirates charged in on him. He shot a few more explosive stars out towards them, resulting in several explosions.
"Wow Usopp. You managed to take out at least half of the pirates in 20 seconds without sweating. Color me impressed." Luffy said grinning. Nami was sitting on the corner watching everything. Zoro was leaning against a rock slide.
"Captain Kuro did say we was going to have some resistance but this is outrageous! How can only one pirate manage to take out almost half of our crew?!" Jango yelled. Jango was sweating nervously because he knew if him and the crew didn't arrive on time to execute the plan, Kuro will kill him and everyone else. Suddenly, a thought popped in Jango's head.
"Time to perform my tricks. Guys listen up! When I say Jango, you guys will become stronger than you were." Jango told them.
"Arghhhhhhh!" All of the pirates started shouting as they were beginning to they got done changing, they started to charge towards Usopp.
"Nami, Take care of it." Luffy said in a low tone.
"Fine. Black Ball: THUNDERCLOUD ROD"
A long string of thunderclouds were sprouting from Nami's Clima Tact and she swung it towards the pirates charging at Usopp. The pirates screamed out in pain as they felt like their insides were on fire. The pirate all collapsed after getting electrocuted. Each of them were unable to move. Jango was scared shitless now. He knew there was no way that they can beat any of these pirates.
"Shit! Kuro is going to kill me!" Jango said panicking.
"You are quite right Jango." Kuro said appearing at the top of the cliff. "I am going to kill you all because it seems like you all can't follow a simple direction." Kuro said while grabbing his iron claws from his bag.
"Oh hey there kitty! Did you have a nice cat nap? Luffy said teasingly. Kuro was fuming and started to fix his glasses.
"Sounds like someone has a death wish. Although I was planning on killing you after you made that slick comment yesterday, but I had to recompose myself. Now I can kill you without holding back." Kuro said with menacing look.
"By all means I want to see you try kitty cat." Luffy replied back.
"Hey Luffy. Can I join you? I want to see if I'm faster than him." Nami said walking to Luffy's side.
"Sure! This might be interesting to see." Luffy said smirking.
"Captain! Well looks like I'll deal with the long nose and the green haired swordsman. Buchi! Sham! Come out here and help your Vice Captain." Jango yelled. Buchi and Sham jumped out of the ship and was about to speak until they got interrupted by Zoro's attack.
"One Sword Style: 36 Cailber Phoenix!"
Zoro used his Wado Ichimonji to launch a flying slash towards Buchi and Sham. They wasn't able to dodge it because it was coming to fast for them to see. After Buchi and Sham were taken out. Jango was silently digging his grave. He couldn't believe Buchi and Sham were taken out in less than 5 seconds!
"Hey Usopp. Hurry up and finish him off so we can watch Luffy's and Nami's fight." Zoro said in a bored tone.
"Special Attack: Fire Bird Star!"
Usopp shot out a fire pellet that took the form of a bird and stuck Jango.
"Ahhhhhhhh! IT BURNS! IT- was the last thing Jango said before Usopp hit him with a explosive star. Jango was unconscious after the blast and Zoro and Usopp was watching Luffy and Nami's battle.
"Out Of The Back Attack!" Kuro yelled. All of a sudden, he disappeared. The next thing that happened was... slashes started appearing on the cliff side.
"Shave" Nami mumured. Nami kicked off the ground and vanished. she was currently running on the cliff side alongside Kuro. Luffy smirked. He knew she could keep up with Kuro. Nami was grinning proudly. Her training was finally paying off. Now since she knew she was faster than Kuro, she slammed her leg into the back of Kuro head. Causing him to crash into the rocks and falling down to the shore.
Kuro was trying his best to regain his composure but was failing miserably. He was barely to keep his eyelids open. "How can this happen?! I am a man with a hundred plans! I can't be beaten by 4 measly pirates!" Kuro yelled.
"Lights out Kitty!" Luffy said blasting him with a powerful wave of Conqueror's Haki. Kuro fell unconscious instantly.
"Usopp, go tell your girlfriend everything on what happened today." Luffy told Usopp.
"Oh. She already knows that's why I told her to stay in the mansion until I returned." Usopp said blushing.
"Well I guess we can see how the Merry's doing now." Luffy said.
"What are we going to do about them?" Zoro asked.
"The marines will handle them. I'll have Kaya call them before we leave." Usopp said.
"Wow Usopp. You really prepared everything." Nami said looking impressed.
"Yup"
…...
"Wow…" Was all Luffy could say as he gazed at the new and improved Going Merry. After they were all finished eating, Merry had guided the Straw Hats to see the ship in which they'll be staying in for in indefinite amount of time. It seemed that Merry this time had outdone himself. This version of the Going Merry looks majestic in every sense of the word. Much bigger than the first one and more stocked up as well. Luffy wondered how Merry was able to do this all by his self.
"Now I definitely know this timeline is going to different from the first one." Luffy said.
Luffy, Zoro, Nami, And Usopp had varying expressions of awe as they gaze upon their familiar home. They then looked towards Kaya, who looked on at their expressions as if they were expecting it.
"Hope you like what you see my dear friends. Have fun on your adventure Usopp!" Kaya smiled as they jumped onto the deck of the ship.
"Looks like I got another crewmate back." Luffy said smirking.
"Yup! And this time, I'm the captain!" Usopp yelled.
"Of course you are." Luffy said sarcastically.
"Set the sails guys. Baratie, here we come!" Nami yelled.
"Get ready Hawkeye. I will make you use your Yoru blade this time." Zoro said grinning.
"YES MA'AM!"
"Sanji, Here we come." Luffy said to himself.
Wow! This was a hard ass chapter. Ugh! I was not expecting this to be so hard. Anyways, I want you guys opinons on Gin personality. I'll put a poll up and I want you guys to vote on it. Til next time guys! :D
