Chapter 15: Alarming News
(East Blue)
A small sloop was making its way to East Blue Branch 16. The commanding officer of the sloop Piccolo Serpente, who was a tall and slender Snakeneck woman with dirty blonde hair and light tan skin, dressed in a captain's coat and a wide-brimmed fedora, was in the captain's cabin looking at the report given to her by Vice-Admiral Tsuru about Luffy's campaign in the Conomi Islands.
"Go to East 16, she says, something's fishy with their command she says; well I'm one the best interrogators in the Marines." Salazar Poveglia muttered
"Koguro. Change course; we're heading to East Branch 16" she ordered to the helmsman.
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(East Blue Branch 16 Interrogation Room)
Nezumi was shivering from fear in front of the beautiful, yet imposing woman who came in with a den den mushi and some paper. She offered Nezumi some grape flavored water before placing the mushi on the table and turning it on.
"Beginning intelligence hearing of Captain Nezumi of the East Blue Marine Branch 16, in regards to the Arlong Pirates, Monkey D. Luffy's interference, and the rumored eight-year pirate tyranny that took place on Conomi Island. Interrogator is Commodore Salazar Poveglia from G1 Marine Base. Remote witnesses are Vice-Admirals Tsuru, John Giant, and Admiral "Kizaru" Borsalino As Poveglia was finishing setting up the video den den mushi, she prepared to set up a polygraph den den mushi. She then slid a circular wristband around his wrist and turned the polygraph on.
"Did you know of Saw-tooth Arlong's campaign on Conomi Island?* Poveglia asked Nezumi.
"No" Nezumi shouted while coughing nervously. The polygraph then sent a slight buzz sound which meant he was lying. Poveglia sighed then tapped her fingers on the table.
"Looks like this one isn't last long," Kizaru muttered to his self.
"Ow. what the hell was that?" Nezumi said as he felt a slight sting in his heart. Poveglia resumed questioning him.
"How much money was promised to you for silence?
" I was never offered any money. he yelled out as he looked at the floor while sweating. Again the system sent out another buzz, alerting everyone that he was lying again. Suddenly, Nezumi clinched his chest again. 'What the hell is going on? That sharp stinging pain is back' Nezumi thought anxiously.
"Were you aware of the "Pirate Sorceress" Nami's ocean-wide thieving campaign?
"N-No." Nezumi stuttered as the system sent out another buzz sound..
"Cazzate", Poveglia muttered under her breath uncharacteristically while sipping a glass of water and tapping her fingers on the desk again.
How did Monkey D. Luffy find out about Arlong?
"My guess is that pirate scum Nami told him about Arlong." Nezumi sneered. As Poveglia looked at the polygraph, she noticed it was silent. They all came to the conclusion that he was telling the truth.
"What did you do in response?"
"Once I was informed that both of the pirates were on the island, I gathered my men and we attempted to launch a full scale on those scum. Nezumi snickered while sweating. The system sent another buzz sound out, confirming that he was lying again.
"Enough of this," Kizaru spoke up.
"Has the witnesses reach a verdict?" Poveglia asked everyone.
"Guilty."
"Guilty"
"Guilty." everyone announced as they raised their hands. Nezumi eyes widened in shock.
"See to his punishment as you see fit Commodore Salazar. I have some planning to do." Kizaru spoke as he ended his call with everyone.
"Such a good marine has fallen victim to greed. Please make sure he stripped of all duties and any belongings that are property the World Government confiscated from him." Tsuru spoke as she and John Giant, who saluted the commodore, ended their call. Poveglia turned off the polygraph and walked over to Nezumi who terrified of what's happening. Poveglia didn't say anything as she removed her left glove. Nezumi jumped out of his seat, which Poveglia responded with a wry smile, thinking he was going to escape.
"OK! Wait! I can explain everything. Those pirates were very strong and I didn't have any backup. Yes, I knew that wench Nami was stealing but I was going to steal back all of the money Arlong had in his possession for the World Government sake. I was doing all of this in the name of Justice. Please, can I have another hearing? I am a good Marine!" Nezumi begged Poveglia.
"No, sorry, what's done is done. When you started sucking Arlong's dick for profit, you lost the meaning of "Justice". This and the Morgan report showed me that there are fools here who think they are hot shit in a champagne glass but are really cold diarrhea in a Dixie cup. Hell, me hearing about Bellemere's death from the top on the way over here told me you AND your men fucked up. Speaking of which, since this also affects the men here, so until further notice the men are sent to Headquarters under command of Admiral Akainu for his "Means of Justice" Program. I would say 'Nice knowing you', but I'm not good at lying", Poveglia said with a small smile while dripping a purple substance from her finger in a glass of water, then offering it to Nezumi
Nezumi looked confused for a moment until the sharp stinging pain surfaced again, causing him to drop the glass of water. This time, the pain caused him to clench his heart and cough up blood.
"What is wrong with my body?" Nezumi shook uncontrollably in fear while still coughing up blood.
"Interesting isn't it?" Poveglia asked the dying Nezumi "That drop I put in your water is a fast-acting strain of plague I made in my spare time courtesy of my Eki Eki no Mi. Enjoy your execution from the Queen of Plagues."
"The subject is dead. Executed on order of Admiral Kizaru. Cause of death is complications from septicemic plague issued in execution "serum" issued" she said while writing it on the report as she exited the room.
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(Somewhere in Alabasta)
"Damn cheeky brat!" A man grunted as he slammed his fists onto a wooden table. Who does this upstart think he is? Challenging me?" the man spoke as he was handled several sketches from the woman who sitting in her chair.. Suddenly, the woman who is known as Nico Robin walked up to his desk.
"It seems this upstart is picking a fight with anyone who he thinks he can beat. Should i let our men handle this Crocodile?" Nico Robin asked Crocodile. Crocodile is a tall man with a wide chest, broad shoulders, muscular arms and legs, and a thick neck. He has pale skin and nape-length black hair which is kept neatly slicked back, though strands tend to fall in front of his face during battles. Crocodile has various battle wounds, most notably a long stitched scar at the bridge of his nose that stretches across his face and a large hook made from a tough gold alloy in place of his left hand. His eyes are deep-set and heavy-lidded, and his thin eyebrows are drawn upward in the wore a bright orange, black-striped button up vest over a long-sleeve peach shirt along with a blue scarf, dark brown suit pants, and polished black shoes with gold buckles. He also wore a long, thick, dark pelted fur coat.
"How is it that this rookie know who i am? Crocodile asked Nico Robin.
"You might not like this news but, based on the reports from The Unluckies, they were able to overhear that the new recruits Miss Wednesday and Mr.8 are traitors and are from this country." Robin replied. Crocodile eyes widened in shock.
" I knew i should've disposed of her when i had the ! So does that means.. Where are they heading?" he asked. Usually Crocodile would have dealt with this matter himself, but he was finally almost able to reach his goal.
"Their report indicates that the Straw Hats and Princess Vivi are heading to an island known as Little Garden.
"Any agents in that area?"
"Well we do have several agents who are stationed around that area." Robin replied as she was flipping through several papers.
"Send them. That pirate crew and the princess must not reach this country. I am close to reaching my Utopia." Crocodile grinned as he exhaled a cloud of smoke..Robin smirked slightly but on the inside she was brimming with determination. This time she will run his organization to the ground.
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(The Going Merry)
As the ship was sailing on the seas towards the next island, Vivi felt uneasy about how these pirates operate. Zoro was busy taking a nap, Nami was busy using her Log Pose to guide them to the next island which Vivi was confused by the way it looked. It wasn't a typical Log Pose. Usopp was in the corner closing his eyes while aiming his weird looking slingshot towards different directions. Robin was currently training Nojiko (in which Luffy asked Robin to) but Nojiko was having a hard time keeping with Robin. Gin was in the Crow's Nest looking out for enemies. Sanji was in the kitchen making lunch. Luffy was on the Going Merry's figurehead with his eyes closed.
"How can you guys be so relax? You lot should be worried about the bizarre weather fluctuations, the imminent threat of being out on this sea in the open? Vivi asked frantically.
"Relax Vivi. Being on this ship will make you lose all thoughts of doubt and worry. Nami said as she handed Vivi a drink. Don't worry Sanji made it." Nami smiled brightly. Vivi just looked slightly worried but decided to trust Nami.
"Shit!" Nojiko yelled out while panting. She was just starting to feel like she had Robin against the ropes but, Robin started to change up her tactics and completely overwhelmed Nojiko.
"Not bad." Robin smiled slightly but tried to quickly mask it but it was too late. Luffy caught on.
"Anything wrong Robin?" Luffy asked worriedly. Suddenly, Sanji rushed out of the kitchen sweating frantically.
"What's wrong Robin dear? Who do i have to kill?" Sanji yelled shaking her coat. Usopp and Gin had to pry him off of her.
"Well since everyone is listening now i might as well fill you all in on the changes in this timeline. "Zoro eyes peaked open slightly, Luffy and the rest faces changed. Vivi had a confused look on her face. "What are they talking about?"
"What are the new changes in this timeline?" Luffy asked lowly.
"Well the first thing is there are 4 Marine Admirals now."
"What?!" Luffy and the rest shouted. (except Gin & Nojiko)
What is an Admiral?" Gin asked curiously. Nojiko smacked the back of his head.
"Fool. An Admiral is one of the most powerful Marine of all." Nojiko commented.
"Technically they are called the World Government's "Greatest Military Powers", and are the strongest individual fighters within the World Government and the Marines. These admirals are respected and feared amongst the entire world." Robin explained to Gin. Gin eyes widened in shock. He couldn't believe how careless his old crew was with information.
"So how strong is a Admiral?" Gin asked.
"Not even all 7 Warlords of the Sea will be able to take out one of them." Luffy said lowly. Both Gin and Nojiko had shocked expressions on their faces.
"Who's the fourth Admiral? "Luffy asked with a subliminal seriousness in his tone.
'Luffy's gonna hate me for this' Robin thought "The forth Admiral is known as Zefiaryu or Zephyr Dragon, but you know him as Z." Everyone eyes widened in shock.
"Wait i thought Kizaru killed him in the other timeline?" Usopp asked.
"Apparently, he was brought back a year after we all came back."
"Who is crazy enough to revive dead people?" Luffy asked himself.
There's another force in the works a Celestial Dragon named Cervantes Rya organized a group called the Guns and Coffee led by one Charlotte Tiramisu, if I'm correct.
"BULLSHIT! If the so-called leader is a Charlotte then he probably would have been dead for going rogue!" Luffy shouted but regained his composure. Gin and Nojiko looked at him with a confused look.
"Why? Pirate members go rogue all the time if they feel the crew isn't to their standards", Gin asked with a raised eyebrow
"When it comes to those pirates, Sanji can explain it better than I can. Luffy then turns to Robin and said "But if what you said is true, then Tiramisu found a way to leave undetected, or Linlin let him so he can infiltrate the Celestial Dragons."
"Indeed but that's the threat i'm more worried about." Robin commented. Luffy gave her a stern look.
"Well then what's more dangerous than this new organized group?" Nami spoke up.
"It seem that the Marines have started this new tactic and they've been cracking down on pirates harder than before."
"Ok that's not really disturbing news." Zoro spoke up sighing.
"Would you be saying if i said that each Admiral has 3 new Vice-Admirals assigned under them?" Robin asked raising a eyebrow.
"So? That's still not interesting news." Zoro scowled.
"Each Vice-Admiral are New World veterans." Everyone eyes went wide. Nojiko and Gin had a agitated look on their faces.
"What the hell is this New World everyone keeps talking about?" Nojiko said in a annoyed tone. Luffy sighed.
"I'll tell you later." Nojiko huffed and leaned against a rail.
'Any more news you want to fill us in on? Luffy sighed and pinched the bridge of his nose.
"Well Cipher Pol has been increasing in strength lately because Z and Akainu orders." Robin spoke with a amused tone.
"If that's the case then how did you get that Cipher Pol Captain to train you? Don't you still have a Wanted Poster?" Luffy asked curiously.
"Correct, but i bargained with him. I told him if he trained me, i would become the perfect weapon for the "Sake of Justice." she replied.
"Well what happened after he trained you?" Ussop asked her. Robin smirked slightly.
"Well i killed him." Ussop, Zoro, and Nojiko shuddered nervously. Ussop ran over to Luffy and shook him frantically.
"Luffy, can we please toss her overboard now? She's more dangerous than before!" Luffy laughed.
"That's Robin for you! I expect no less from you Robin. Luffy patted her on the shoulder. Ok Robin do you any more news?" Robin gave Luffy a stern look.
"Crocodile made me send several new agents to Little Garden and they will try to ambush you all there. Please be careful. Robin got up and walked to the railing. I'll be seeing you guys in Alabasta."
Don't leave my sweet angel!" Sanji started to tear up. Nami kicked Sanji in the back of his head to silence him. Robin body began to turn into flower petals and was blown away. Gin and Nojiko gasped.
"How did she do that?" They asked simultaneously.
"Magic. Luffy answered but then closed his eyes to use his Observation Haki to scan Little Garden. He Suddenly picked on several unfamiliar auras and the most concerning part about it is that they're trying to hide their auras. Luffy opened his eyes and Zoro was giving him a serious look. It's several unfamiliar auras and they're trying to hide them so it means these aren't any average bounty hunters. Be prepared you guys and Princess Vivi, dont worry my crew and I will protect you." Luffy announced as the rest of the crew saw Little Garden come into view. Vivi was completely confused by what just happened but decided that she would ask all of her questions later.
"We might have some problems on this island." Luffy frowned.
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(Author Notes)
Okay so that chapter was bad because i couldn't find certain characters bios and i had remind myself of all the changes like 12 times.
Okay i need about at least 6 character appearance ideas for some of my characters. I also need new devil fruit powers ideas. If anyone has any suggestions, message me or leave a comment.
P.s I'm also in thought about having Vivi join but it's a simple thought.
