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Hey great to be back! Sorry I couldn't post for awhile, I had so much work to do at the moment but I was able to still be able to write this, so I hope you enjoy it! Anyways let's go!
Prepare for Battle Island! A new era has begun
Last time on the Story of the Dragon Pirate:
As the crew reached the surface they arrived at a small town to resupply on materials they would need, Robin came back to the boat with a newspaper that caught her interest. "Hey look what I discovered, if we take a detour from this island we should make it to Battle Island for the 87th Dragon tournament" Robin said smiling as the rest of the crew except Goku gleamed at the newspaper happily. "The Dragon tournament?! Has the Dragon King and Queen passed away or step down?!" Franky said with stars in his eyes when hearing the Dragon tournament was coming back.
"We have to go! It would be awesome to become Pirate and Dragon king at the same time!" Luffy said happily. "Um what's the Dragon tournament?" Goku asked as the crew turned around to him. Robin was the first to respond. "Goku, the Dragon tournament is legendary as it brings many strong fighters from around the world into one island to see who would beat all the rest in a one v. one fighting style. If you win the entire tournament you become the Dragon king or queen for the rest of your life until you pass away or step down from that title, it's just as symbolic as the pirate king, probably even more. It's known around the world" Robin said causing Goku to smile happily "Awesome! We have to go there! If there are strong people then I have to go meet them!" Goku said excitedly as he was preparing himself for the next Dragon tournament.
"It seems the women's division has already started, so that means we can't participate Nami" Robin said looking at the newspaper. Nami turned to Robin "So what happened to the previous Dragon king and queen robin?" Nami asked. Robin looked up from the newspaper, "The Dragon queen had passed away from a stroke but the king walked into the island and asked to step down his title, he said he met a fellow on his travel and wanted to live his life in peace so he decided to give up his position." Robin said. "Wait I think I know him!" Goku said causing every head to turn towards him. "His name was Kuyimori Toyoshima isn't it?" Goku asked surprising everyone that Goku had heard of him.
"Wait you actually met and trained with the Dragon King?!" Everyone shouted to Goku after he explained how he knew him. "Yeah, he was totally nice! I can't believe I thought he was weak if he managed to beat those strong people!" Goku said grinning now had a look of determination. "Alright! If I'm to get ready for this tournament, I'll have to train to the max!" Goku said with fire in his eyes. While Goku and the rest of the straw hats were getting ready to go to Battle Island in preparations for the Dragon tournament. A far distance away from the crew a portal started to form and was growing at an alarming rate. When the portal stopped growing a tall figure walked out and was smiling deviously "Hahaha! At last I'm free from that wretched place!"The figure laughed manically. He looked down to see a village and went down to visit the place.
The looks that the people gave the figure was priceless and the man enjoyed it very much. The figure decided he had enough time roaming around the village and thought it was time to blow it up, but a poster board with a certain person had caught his attention for a moment. "Incredible, no matter where I'll go you'll always be there won't you, Son Goku…" The figure glared at the poster and tore it off the board. He turned to one of the villagers and shouted at them. "You there! Where is this man?!" The figure shouted at the villager. "I don't know!" The man replied to which he was slapped down to the ground and was threatened to having him and the island blown to pieces if he didn't tell where Son Goku was. "I swear I don't know! My best bet is if you find him in Battle Island! That's where the next Dragon Tournament is being held right now. I'm sure that's where Goku and his crew are going!" the man said terrified to what the figure would do to him and his village.
The figure smiled and let go of the man "see? This all would have worked out more easily if you had told me that much sooner" The figure said as he got up from the ground. He looked at the clothing store to his right and walked in to get a clothing item that interested him the moment he entered into the village. The figure walked out with a cloak that draped around his body covering his appearance. "Perfect! Now all I have to do is go to that tournament and wait to get my chance against Goku…" The cloaked man smiled. He flew off the Island and headed straight for Battle Island. "I'll be waiting for you Goku… and when I destroy you with my own hands… I'll make sure to conquer this entire World for myself!" the cloaked man said while laughing the entire way to Battle Island.
The crew was heading towards Battle Island in set for the 87th dragon tournament. Nami and Robin were taking it easy, they were resting in the front of the island, Sanji rushes towards the two with a large amount of food in his hand. "Nami chan! Robin san! Please enjoy the food I prepared for you!" Sanji said with hearts for eyes and bowing towards them with the food in front of them. Nami and Robin took the prepared meal from Sanji and smiled at him. "Thank you for the meal Sanji" Robin said smiling Nami also thanked Sanji for the meal, Luffy ran towards the three and his mouth was watering as he saw the meal. "Can I have some?!" Luffy said before he felt a foot hitting him square in the cheek sending him flying. "This is for Nami and Robin!" Sanji yelled angrily when he kicked luffy sending him flying. "You ate already! At least a whole week worth of food" Sanji said as he turned around to walk back to Nami and Robin.
Zoro was sleeping on near the front while Chopper, Franky, Brook and Ussop were planning to pull a prank on him. Chopper was to get Zoro to wake up and when he did Ussop, with a plate full of pie he would smash it onto Zoro's face. As chopper slowly woke up Zoro, Ussop ran forward with the pie but Zoro quickly put out his leg to stretch causing Ussop to trip and fall face first into the pie. Chopper, Franky Brook and Zoro couldn't stop laughing when they saw pieces of pie were stuffed inside of Ussop's nose. Ussop got mad and started to chase after the four while they still laughed. Goku was meditating on the sideline practicing what his old teacher Kami had showed him. Goku felt relaxed but he still couldn't wait to go to Battle Island for the dragon tournament. Robin walked up to Goku and was carefully observing him. She thought she wasn't noticed until Goku spoke. "Is something wrong robin?" Goku smiled as his eyes were still closed taking Robin by surprise he knew she was there. "How did you know it was me?" Robin asked as everyone else started to head towards their directions.
Goku opened his eyes and smiled a little before he got up. "I can sense your ki energy, all of yours; everyone has a distinct ki power so I could tell it was you when you walked up" Goku said causing Luffy to dash towards him. "So you fight without needing to see?!" Luffy said with stars for eyes. "Yeah, when I was a child and before I became a martial arts master, I had always fought while using my eyes but my teacher had taught me how to use this technique in a fight. I needed to learn how to fight without my eyes so I trained myself until I learned how to sense other people's ki energy" Goku said fascinating everyone. "Then you won't mind if we spar a little?" Zoro said causing Luffy, Sanji to grin as they wanted to fight against Goku as well. "Sure! It'll be fun!" Goku grinned as the rest moved back a little. The four went into their fighting position until Zoro, Sanji and Luffy dashed towards Goku who raised his hands in defense. He blocked Zoro's swift blade strikes by pushing his hand downwards onto Zoro's wrist and then sidestepping to see Sanji sending a barrage of kicks downwards onto him.
Goku raised his arms upwards in a blocking position to take the kicks head on. Relentless Sanji was slamming his powerful kicks towards Goku who still was blocking them. Sanji gritted his teeth and immediately his legs burst into flames as he sent another relentless assault towards Goku. Goku had sensed Sanji's power had gotten a lot more powerful, Goku back flipped away to see Now Luffy having his arm stretched back and covered in a dark coating. Goku jumped into the air to dodge the punch and landed on Luffy's arm taking him by surprise. Goku took advantage of the moment and kicked Luffy's head to the side causing it to go flying to the floor hard.
Luffy jumped back up and increased the size of his fist. "Third gear" Luffy said as he jumped into the air and sent his coated fist downwards to Goku who jumped upwards and sent his own fist to match against Luffy's causing a huge gust of wind to knock both fighters back down to the ground. Luffy landed on the top sail while Goku landed on the lower part of the main deck. As Goku got up he sensed Zoro and Sanji coming straight towards him and he braced himself for their second attack. As Zoro was about to slam his sword down, Goku raised his blue flare that engulfed his body to catch the sword. Zoro widened his eyes surprised Goku had caught the sword, immediately Goku kicked Zoro in the stomach sending him flying into a few boxes that were lying around the ship.
Next Sanji came and started to precede kicking Goku again this time managing to hit Goku a few times. Sanji slammed his foot down on Goku's head causing him to fall but not hit the ground. Instead Goku pulled out his hands and did flip kick to Sanji's face causing him to go flying towards Zoro who just got out of the wreckage to be put right back into it. Goku thought he won when Luffy was rushing towards Goku in second gear. Luffy was angry and was rapidly punching Goku who went into defense and was blocking the punches with ease."You're limiting your movement because your thinking with your emotions" Goku said as he was still blocking the punches "shut up!" Luffy yelled angrily as he tried to keep up the pace.
"Stop trying to fight with your emotions but with a focused mind, only then will you fight to the best of your ability" Goku said as he caught Luffy's hands and did a side kick to Luffy' face sending him flying as well into Zoro and Sanji back into the wreckage. The three guys got out of the wreckage and then jumped into the air, Luffy coated his fist while Zoro started spinning rapidly with his three sword style and Sanji legs burst into flames and started to do flame wheel spin. All three were coming towards Goku as he flew upwards the three, immediately he raised his arms in a blocking position and was going to take the attacks head on.
Zoro's tornado engulfed Goku and started to cut his skin, he wasn't in pain but he felt a lot of stinging around his body as the tornado was causing small cuts around Goku. Next Sanji spun towards Goku and stretched his leg out to Goku's face but he raised his hands and caught the attack, it was burning Goku's hand as the flames were burning, Goku threw Sanji's leg upwards but to his surprise Sanji spun around to use his second leg to hit the side of Goku's head causing Goku to start descending down towards the ship. Goku slowed himself as he was nearing the ship. Goku went head first towards the ship and stuck out his hands to do a back flip to catch himself. As Goku was stopping he sensed Luffy behind him and he stopped to turn around to see Luffy sending his fist to Goku's face.
Goku took the hit but was just pushed a few inches before he retaliated with an upper cut sending Luffy up into the air. Goku smiled as he was having fun. "This is great! I'm glad I'm a part of the straw hat crew" Goku grinned as he started flying upwards to the three guys. Back with the rest of the crew… Brook, Franky, Ussop and Chopper were watching the fight escalate and were cheering on. Robin just smiled while Nami sighed. "Those idiots are going to get themselves hurt before we even reach Battle Island" Nami said walking towards the rest of the crew. "Incredible! I've never seen such an awesome fight in awhile!" Brook said. "I'm glad it's not us though…" Ussop said fearing what it would feel like getting punched by Luffy, Zoro, Sanji or Goku.
Boom!* the seas were roaring and swinging wildly causing the ship to twist and turn as Goku and Luffy were punching each other's fist nonstop, Goku previously kicked Sanji and Zoro back down to the ship and they felt a lot a pain when they tried standing up and failed falling right back down. Now it was only Luffy and Goku who were slamming their fists at each other's fist causing a huge backlash of force to spread around them and down towards the ship. Luffy yelled out before he lashed out a fist to Goku's stomach and he connected as Goku's face flashed a sign of pain and then grinned. Luffy was confused until he saw Goku's body disappearing "No! Afterimage!" Luffy said "That's right!" Goku yelled upwards and slammed his fist down onto Luffy's cheek sending him flying down onto the ship.
Goku slowly ascended downwards onto the ship and saw Luffy, Zoro and Sanji getting up slowly but barely holding steady. Luffy grinned "Ok Goku, you win that was one hell of a match anyways!" Luffy said as he held out his hand towards Goku. Goku smiled and accepted Luffy's handshake before the rest of the crew came towards the four. "Are you all alright?" Robin said looking at Zoro, Sanji, Luffy were covered in bruises while Goku had small cuts around his body from Zoro's blade tornado attack and a small burn print on his palm from Sanji's flame attack. "Somewhat we're okay" Luffy grinned as did the rest of the three. "I'll get some bandages for your injuries, it seems you have a fracture in one of your ribs and you broke your femur Sanji, you won't be able to participate in the tournament this year" chopper said sadly. Sanji had a sad look that he couldn't participate in the 87th dragon tournament. "Wait! I have something for your injuries" Goku said as he ran inside the ship into his room and then quickly coming out with a capsule. He clicked the top and threw the capsule down onto the ship and the capsule exploded causing a small boom sound as a small bottle appeared.
Goku picked up the bottle and opened it and was picking something out of it. Goku quickly got the item out of the bottle and revealed it to be a senzu bean. "You think me eating a damn bean will help me" Sanji said in disbelief but Goku smiled "It's not just any ordinary bean, it's called a senzu bean" Goku said causing Sanji to stare blankly at the saiyan as it didn't clarify anything. "It helps you recover your injuries in an instant" Goku said holding out four senzu beans for them to eat. Eventually Sanji gave in and took the Senzu bean and ate and was amazed to see Goku was right, he did feel a lot better. He looked up at Goku and smiled "That is one amazing bean alright" Sanji said causing Goku to grin. Zoro and Luffy took the senzu and were also instantly healed, Goku took the last Senzu bean and his cuts and burned palm were gone.
Chopper walked up to Goku with a look of having a million questions but he took a deep breath and composed himself. "Goku what was that Senzu bean and where did you find it?' Chopper said as Goku clicked the bottle and it formed back into a capsule in his hands. "It's a mystical bean that allows the user to be instantly healed and replenish their energy and strength. In my world, a friend of mine called Korin made these for me and my friends whenever we went out fighting any bad guys threatening to destroy the world" Goku said putting the Capsule into his pocket. Chopper asked how many more senzu beans were in the bottle "Well it would keep making more because this bottle was given to me by my brilliant friend Bulma from Capsule Corporation. She invented this bottle to make copies of whatever is put into it, it's a real life saver" Goku said as looked out front and smiled happily.
"Look! It must be Battle Island!" Goku pointed outwards and everyone else turned around were cheering that Goku was right and they were nearing close to Battle Island. "Full steam ahead let's go!" Luffy raised his fist into the air as they sped up closer and closer to the island. The Island was gorgeous, it illuminated many colorful and bright lights that shined across the front of the island it read: Welcome challengers! The crew ship docked near the boarding side and walked off to see a bunch of butlers dressed in suits hauling their boats safely into the harbor, maids came rushing towards them with hot towels in large plates and asked if the crew would want some to wash their faces and the crew took some.
Sanji had hearts for eyes when the maids came and wiped off dirt that was across his face and Chopper had to help prevent him from losing a lot a blood like last time. "Welcome to Battle Island straw hat pirates, we will help escort you into your rooms and bring you to the signup sheet for the men's division team, I'm sorry to say that weapons aren't allowed" One of the butlers said pointing towards Zoro's three swords. "Then I guess I'm out" Zoro sighed and let the butler continue. "Please if there is anything you request do not hesitate to ask!" The butler smiled as a bunch of maids and butlers came out of their ships with their belongings. "We will bring your personal belongings to your rooms, please follow me" The butler said as the crew followed him. Up top there was a balcony and a figure peaked out and looked down and was watching Goku. He smiled deviously "You finally came… Our time will come Son Goku, Just you wait…" The figure thought as he turned around and walked away from view of the balcony. The crew was amazed to see how gorgeous the island really was. Jazz players were blasting music as thousands of people were dancing to the beat; confetti was being thrown down from the sky. Brook couldn't help himself and smiled and nodded to the rhythm.
Many dancers took to the floor with their partners as they were dancing wildly and having the time of their lives. Alcohol was being passed around as they were dancing. The crew turned around to see near the front of the harbor there was a beach that stretched outwards for miles with thousands of people in it and still a third hasn't been covered up. Its sand was clear as if it had been cleaned every day it is used even if it wasn't used. The waves were crashing down towards the beach, many had jumped into the waters to surf, while other either walked on the beach to take in the scenery or lie in the soft sand and reminisce with their friends about their younger days.
The crew walked further into the island and saw the largest shopping mall they had ever seen, even Goku was amazed at the size of the shopping, and it was at least three times bigger than the ones he's ever visited in his world. Nami's eyes had stars in it as she saw the many beautiful dresses and clothes racked together with so many half prices listed on them. "We have to come back here again!" Nami yelled happily causing everyone to smile. "Yes this place is very special to us and we hope you enjoy everything we have to offer to each and every one of you" The butler smiled and continued to walk them up into the grand palace. It wasn't as big as King Neptune's palace but it was pretty grand to them all. They were led to their own rooms, the butler gave each one of them their keys and allowed them to room and asked them to get ready to sign up for the tournament.
Eventually Goku and the crew got used to their rooms and started off to find the signup sheet. Goku was walking faster than everyone else and turned to the corner and immediately came back, his face turned white as if he saw a ghost. "Goku what's wro" Ussop was about to say when he was silenced by Goku "Shh! some of the Shichibukai's are here!" Goku said worrying that if they start a conflict now, they might get kicked off the island before they could join the tournament. "Relax Goku, watch this" Luffy grinned as he walked past the corner stopped in front of some of the Shichibukai's who were standing there. It was Kuma Bartholomew, Doflamingo; Moria Gecko, and Teach. D, Marshall "Funny seeing you here" Luffy said grinning as he walked in front of the group. Goku watched closely, even the slightest movement of the shichibukai's attacking his captain he would go in for the attack.
But his surprise he saw the Shichibukai's smile and shake hands with Luffy. Goku was shocked to see them shaking hands as if he and Luffy had never fought against them 2 years ago "trying to be Pirate King not enough for you? You're being greedy Luffy" One of the shichibukai smirked. The rest of the crew walked up to greet the few Shichibukai's that were there, Goku still was shocked to see this, he was told they don't get along together and now it looks as if they had been old friends finally united again. Eventually the Shichibukai's left and the crew turned to look at Goku who was still flabbergasted to what he had witnessed. They explained to him when the island had started the dragon tournament, a law was decreed that none shall arrest or attack each other in the island before or after the tournament. Everyone here is to be treated and respected like a guest not a thug or corrupt person. If they are caught trying to break the rule they will be escorted off the island and punished with a heavy fine, even pirates had to follow this rule. Another rule is marine soldiers are not allowed anywhere near the island for any reason, they can arrest pirates once the pirates are out of a mile distance from the island. "So even the title Dragon King or Queen can be given to anyone, including shichibukai's" Goku asked to which everyone nodded.
"Sweet! It would be awesome to have another rematch with them" Goku grinned as he and the crew started off towards the signup sheet and then off to the dining hall for a mandatory meeting for all who is participating in the tournament. Thousands of people crowded into the hall and went to their seat, they were entertained by a choir of singers who in sync played the most beautiful song anyone had ever heard. Eventually the speaker came and went on stage, 'Welcome to the 87th Dragon Tournament!" The speaker yelled as everyone cheered and clapped.
"This year will definitely be one to remember since many well known Pirates and Shichibukai's have come to participate in this tournament" The speaker said before speaking up again. "Before we can have the tournament we must have you pass our first and last test: the fitness test, you will have to start from the far side of the island and must return to the finish line which is in this room, since the Women's division ended this will only be the Men's division, whoever makes it back will be able to participate in the tournament." The speaker said. "Once again I hope you enjoy our Island and good luck to all of you for tomorrow's test!" the speaker said before he left the stage.
Goku and the rest of the crew got up and went to their separate rooms and found a large amount of food waiting on them. Goku and Luffy from their separate rooms instantly smiled as soon as they saw the large pile of food. Everyone was having a good time when a couple of people were sneaking past the guards and into the control room. They had a patch on their arms that showed a skull with two swords crossed in an x form with two purple wings near the skull. It was the infamous criminal organization Baroque works. The last of them, the code names billions to be exact. They had heard the Straw hat pirates had arrived as well as some of the Shichibukai the billions knew they had to be eliminated.
"Make sure every turret is off line when our assault begins, no one shall live…" one of the code name (billions) said. They began to circle around the entire island and destroyed any type of weapon and once they were done, they left the island to plan their assault on the island later. Once the day break came, Goku woke up to head to the training room that was in front of the palace. The Fitness test was going to happen tomorrow so he wanted to train a little before the test. He pulled out a capsule and clicked it and threw it onto the floor. Immediately four red tubes were lying on the floor for Goku to use, he put them on his arms and legs and put the gravity to 500X times earth's gravity and started to train extensively until he felt sore. He then transformed into a Super Saiyan and he was going at it again.
"Impressive Goku you've gotten much stronger the last time I saw you, but that doesn't change anything… I will have my vengeance!" a voice said quietly the cloaked figure was watching Goku from a far distance and was waiting for his chance against Goku. Goku felt an energy presence near him, someone familiar to him in his world but who he thought. Goku turned around to look at the position he felt the energy and found nothing there, the cloaked figure had disappeared. Goku shrugged it off and went on to do his training again. Goku stayed for at least two hours before he felt hungry and wanted something to eat. He reverted the tubes back into the capsule and went into the buffet hall where he found Luffy stuffing his face with plates full of food. "Hey Goku! Where were you? I thought you would be here eating but you weren't." Luffy said still stuffing his face. Goku smiled "yeah I just came out of the training room now I'm hungry anything good?" Goku asked. Luffy pointed to the food courts that were piling with more food, Goku took one sight before he sighed and smiled at Luffy "Excuse me Luffy, I have very important business to take care of" Goku said as he walked off to the food court as Luffy was laughing out loud.
Soon, Goku went out to the town with the Jazz music and was enjoying the music, it felt very hypnotic to him, and Goku ate and listened to the music enjoying his time there. Many females surrounded Goku asking him to dance with him since they all knew he was from the straw hat pirate crew and wanted to meet a famous pirate in person. Goku slowly accepted the females request and was dancing throughout the night.
The next day came and it was time for the fitness test. Each participant had got to the starting line on the far side of the island. The previous speaker from the dining hall came up to the stage. "Welcome to the fitness test everyone!" The speaker spoke "Each of these males will race from here all the way back to the dining hall, the people who make it back will be able to participate in the tournament, but it won't be easy as there will be different challenges set across the island that you must pass in order to get to the dining hall, anything is legal in this race folks and good luck to you all!" The speaker yelled as the crowd watching the race from a stadium on a screen showing all the participants. Nami, Robin, Ussop, Chopper, and Zoro were watching from the stadium "I wonder who'll make it to the stadium first?" Robin smiled watching her friends through the screen getting ready for the race, "It might be Goku, Luffy or Sanji, Brook might just get lucky and get in the dining hall" Nami said.
"Well I want to know, who's the Dragon Queen?" Ussop said turning to his friends who all told him they didn't know as well. "Oh you don't know who the Dragon Queen is?" a voice said behind them, they turned around to see a guy smiling at them "You know who the Queen is?" Chopper said and the guy nodded. "Yeah it's…" Back with the others… Goku, Luffy, Sanji and Brook were at the starting line getting ready when they heard the countdown, now thousands of participants were getting ready Luffy punched the floor and his rubber body started to turn a light pink "Second gear" Luffy said as smoke started to radiate off him.
"3…2…1…GO!" The speaker shouted and instantly Luffy started off with a huge burst of speed knocking almost everyone off their feet, Luffy was on a huge lead until he saw a road taking multiple ways. He decided to take the road on the far right and headed off there. Goku ran up forwards and took the door in the middle while Sanji took the left along with Brook. With Goku, he ran into a dark room that was pitch black making it impossible for him to see. Goku walked around slowly trying to find an exit but couldn't.
"Dad?" a voice was heard echoing the room nearly taking Goku by surprise. He sensed the room but couldn't find a source of energy near him, so he walked around trying to find the source of the voice. "Dad it's me! Your son!" The voice echoing around the room again. Goku wasn't sure which way it was coming from since the voice was bouncing all around the room. He stuck out his hand and a blue energy beam emitted from his hand as a source of light, immediately the walls were shaking and tearing apart nearly freaking Goku out "NO LIGHT!" The voice screamed as a chair flew towards Goku to which he used his hand to chop it causing the room to become dark again. "Who are you?" Goku asked calmly trying to move slowly until the room started dim light at the end of the room, Goku ran towards the light and walked out horrified to what he saw. A world full of destruction, everything was destroyed buildings were falling apart as ashes was pouring downwards as if it were snow.
Goku had composed himself and walked around the place looking if there were any survivors "help… please" a weak voice was trailing nearby that Goku heard it and was rushing towards a building that had collapsed, he picked up the broken pieces of the building and threw it aside and found a little girl with blood covering her as she wept silently away from his view. "Hey its fine don't worry I'll help you out" Goku said as he knelt down and reached towards the girl but instantly stopped. The girl was still crying which then turned into a maniacal laugh as she turned her head all the way around causing a cracking noise coming from her neck, she fell to the ground with hard thud and muttered something that made Goku's spine tingle "You could have saved them…" was all the girl said before she closed her eyes. Goku was not sure what he had saw but knew he had to keep going.
Goku got up and walked some more before instantly he turned around to see not a city anymore but a destroyed forest, it was burning and would not stop, Goku wanted to stop the fire but knew he had to keep moving. He saw a child near a tree with his head down away from his view weeping silently. Goku didn't know what to do, he just walked up to the boy when the boy sprang up and jumped onto Goku knocking him down staring at him with a chilling smile that would have scared any other person. "Why did you abandon us?" The boy grinned evilly before he flew back towards the tree hitting his head first causing him to slump on the tree and bleeding out of his head.
Goku was motionless to what he saw but didn't understand what it was showing, Goku slowly got up and walked forwards again until a voice was booming around him "Incredible, nobody had gotten this far… what makes you so special?" The voice spoke as it soon morphed into a shadow creature staring at Goku with no signs of life in it. "Who are you?" Goku asked as he was staring into the eyes of the shadow. "I'm a nightmare that no one wishes to receive, I'm something you would describe as a chilling feeling when it arrives" the shadow spoke "I'm the man called you would call Death" the shadow spoke as he raised his hand outwards and a large energy blade shot out of it.
They were both staring at each other until Death smiled "I've never seen anyone relaxed seeing death, man tries to say they aren't afraid but in reality it eats at them for the rest of their lives, I wonder if you're just the same…" Death said causing Goku to smirk "That's right, man is afraid of death, you can't escape it but you learn to accept it" Goku said as he lowered his defense causing Death to dash towards him with his blade out ready to swing it at Goku's head.
Goku had remained motionless watching Death coming closer and closer towards him, Death raised his energy blade and swung towards Goku's neck but immediately stopped, the blade was near millimeter from Goku's neck but he didn't even flinch, it would have definitely killed Goku if Death hadn't stopped. He was wide eyed surprised to see Goku hadn't tried to move out of the way like the others who had met him. "Why didn't you move? Aren't you afraid of dying?" Death spoke not letting go of the energy blade from Goku's neck.
Goku chuckled a little before he spoke "Afraid? No I'm not afraid of dying, I've already died many times before to the point I consider it an old friend" Goku smiled slightly causing death to move back a little "But aren't you man? What about man being afraid of death?" Death spoke "True, I am man, but like I said before, you learn to accept it, and eventually learn to conquer those fears" Goku said with pride in his voice. Death chuckled a little "Your one of a kind Goku… an honorable person if I say so… I wish there were more people like you" Death said as he bowed in respect towards Goku causing Goku to give him a thumbs up. Death walked towards Goku and shined a light into his eyes blinding him for a moment "Good bye Goku, I hope to see you again" Death said as he was chuckling to himself. Goku couldn't see for a while until the light stopped and it was pitch black.
Suddenly Goku's eyes returned to normal and he found himself lying on the floor, he slowly got up realizing it must have been a dream, "Whatever it was it must have taken awhile" Goku thought to himself when he found an open door leading to the next challenge and ran through it. He ran out of the room and into the next challenge a maze! As Goku ran into the front he saw his friends there trying to find a way to get to other side but always managed to come right back to the middle. "Hey guys! You're all here!" Goku yelled out as he was running towards them. They turned around to see Goku running towards them "Goku! You made it! We're stuck here and we can't find a way out" Sanji said as Goku reached them. Brook was seen rushing around each passage as smoke was blowing behind him "It's impossible! There's no way in!" Brook said as he came running in and out of each passage "it's like they there built to screw with me!" Brook said angrily.
Goku tried himself and saw that they were telling the truth and every passage he went into was another way for him to come right back into the beginning. "Weird I don't understand how it works" Goku said to the crew as they were trying to find away. Back with the other crew… "Incredible! Only four have made it so far! Next up is the spinning Maze! A maze where it is timed to move you to the other side, fail to find the other side on time and the maze changes direction and leads you right back to the beginning to try again" The speaker said on the stage for everyone on the stadium to hear "Incredible how will they be able to find the other side before the time limit ends?" Chopper said as the rest of the crew had no idea as well. "There just going to need to keep trying until they find a way I guess" Nami said. Back to Goku and the rest of the crew…
Goku had an idea "Anything is legal right? How about I toss you luffy into the maze and you use your rubber powers and stretch to the end side and I will I.T the rest of us to you location" Goku said. "It's the only plan we got, let's do!" Sanji grinned as they were preparing the plan. Luffy braced himself as Goku grabbed him by the shirt and was ready to throw him. "You ready Luffy?" Brook said to which Luffy grinned and gave a thumb up. "Throw him!" Brook yelled as Goku started spinning around along with Luffy and then released him sending him flying into the maze. Luffy was flying in the air when he saw the other side "I see it!" Luffy yelled and then stretched his arm towards the other side and landed with a roll. He called out saying he reached the other side and Goku put his two fingers to his head. "Grab my shoulder" Goku said as they I.T out of the front of the maze to the end where Luffy was. "Alright let's keep going!" Luffy grinned as they all started to run towards the next challenge. Challenge after challenge Goku and the rest of his friends were beating the course easily, they were walking until they saw the dining hall very close and knew they were close to finishing the course, they all looked at each other and grinned knowing they finally were done with the Fitness test, it tried affecting them, physically, emotionally, mentally, psychologically etc, but they overcame all of the odds and now they were eligible to participate in the tournament.
"So want to have a race?" Luffy said to which everyone agreed they all positioned themselves for the race to the finish line. "3…" Luffy said turning into gear 2, "2…" Sanji said "1…" Brook said "GO!" Goku shouted as they all dashed towards the dining hall, Luffy had a head start using Gear 2 "Not this time Luffy!" Goku shouted as he dashed past Luffy increasing his speed faster than Luffy could. "I'll see you at the finish line!" Goku shouted behind him as he rushed towards the dining hall and finished first before the other three. Luffy then Sanji then Brook finishing last. "Goku had came in second as Luffy was third Sanji fourth and Brook coming in fifth" the a reporter near the finishing line said (sorry if I rushed this)
"Second place? Who was first?" Goku asked as went up to the reporter. "A cloaked man who called himself anonymous flew from the beginning all the way here, when we said all was legal we didn't think he was going to fly all the way here. Goku wondered who the cloaked man was and would he see him again. Eventually some of the Shichibukai's came as well also eligible to participate in the tournament. Then less than a hundred made it before the fitness test were called over. "Now that the Fitness Test is over you will have two days to rest before the start of the tournament" the speaker said to the participants who all understood and went back to their rooms to be greeted with a large amount of food and a personal tailor for every male that was participating in the tournament.
Goku didn't understand why he needed a suit for a tournament but the tailor explained this was just to show the final contestants in a good sportsmanship by having them all come together in one show and also reveal the Dragon Queen to the contestants who will compete to take the title for Dragon King. Goku nodded and allowed the tailor to measure him for the suit. "So would you like a lean look, or fitted build look?" The tailor asked to which Goku transformed into Super Saiyan causing his build to increase a little and nearly gave the tailor a heart attack. Goku grinned "I guess I'll work with a fitted look" Goku said with a smile as the Tailor slowly measure Goku again for the suit.
End of chapter 15! I hope you enjoyed it, sorry if I rushed the story I'm just very busy with other stuff as well it makes it nearly impossible to make this story, Anyways I would appreciate it if you all tell me what I did wrong or right in this story, that would really make my day and help me understand what to try and do next to improve my story. I would like to thank all those who took the time to review me their honest opinions and stuck through to keep reading my story. Anyways I would like to see who you think is the cloaked figure and the Dragon Queen in the reviews. Also what you think about my idea of implanting the Dragon tournament, a very similar one to the World tournament along with the return of Baroque Works an old criminal organization the straw hats had faced before. With that all out of the way I would like to see a review on how you think this chapter and story is doing so far. Again Thanks and Enjoy!