The Light Speed Admiral
Chapter 5: The Holy Land
Previously, Admiral Kizaru upon returning to Marineford he met up with fleet admiral Sengoku. Recounting his battle with Silver and the damage he had done to the people on Hookbait Island Sengoku is surprised on the supposed origins of the deranged pirate. A former initiate of Cipher Pol and the former rival of Rob Lucci. Though the threat Silver revealed to Kizaru and all of Marineford did not sit well with the fleet admiral, he decides to look into the matter personally. Kizaru met with Kuzan for an interesting conversation that somewhat surprised the man of light. Kizaru feels this is not going to be the end of whatever point Kuzan was trying to push. Borsalino decides when the man is ready then he'll know. A few days after their initial conversation on the pirate, Sengoku found out that Rob Lucci would be reporting to Mary Geoise in the following two weeks. So he informs Kizaru to be prepared to enter the 'Holy Land' of the world.
[Kizaru's Bedroom/ Marineford HQ]
(Kizaru's point of view)
It has been two weeks since Sengoku informed Kizaru of the meeting he had planned between the two of them and Rob Lucci, a member of Cipher Pol. The meeting place would be in the central hub of the world government Mary Geoise. Otherwise known as the holy land. Sengoku had reminded Kizaru that he needed to wear something nice and appropriate considering where the two marines were heading. So Kizaru searched through his wardrobe looking for a suit in order to fit better with the scene there.
"Oooh maybe this one? I haven't worn this in how long, ten years?" wondered Kizaru holding up a gray striped suit.
"Nooo, this is not the one I am looking for." Kizaru said as he continues to search his wardrobe.
"Yes this is the one." said Kizaru as he pulled out a bright white suit with gold pinstripes.
"This will be good enough." Kizaru said while putting on the suit.
Upon getting dressed Kizaru looked into the mirror to view his outfit. He put on a yellow dress shirt with a bright while tie to match his pinstripe suit. Kizaru then put on his regular white dress shoes to finish. Looking in the mirror with approval Kizaru grabbed his admiral coat of his bed and left his quarters to meet with Sengoku.
"Alright time to go meet Sengoku and see if he is also ready to head out." thought Kizaru as he was walking.
Kizaru made it to Sengoku's office knocking on the door to see if he was inside.
"Yeah come in." said Sengoku
Kizaru walks inside Sengoku's office to see the fleet admiral in his full marine officer outfit with his medals and sash adorned on his clothing.
"Ah Kizaru about time." said Sengoku
"Well it is nearly time for us to go." Kizaru said while straightening his tie.
"Yes it is and I see you took my advice to wear something better for our trip there." said Sengoku
"I still don't see the reason why we need to change." said Kizaru
"It is because we're heading to the centre of the world government. We need to look respectable and you did a good job choosing a white suit. Plus I personally think it looks better than the yellow eyesore you usually wear." said Sengoku
"I'll have you know I am quite fond of that suit. It fits my colour scheme quite well." defended Kizaru
"It does not matter right now, as we should probably get going or we might miss the opportunity to meet up with Lucci." said Sengoku chuckling.
Sengoku left his office with Kizaru to the main port. They head up to their ship and check on their crew for the voyage to Mary Geoise.
"Alright men let's go." ordered Sengoku
"Yes sir!" shouted the marine crew.
The ship soon set sailed towards their destination taking no time to stop and enjoy the view as their only concern was to make it to Mary Geoise in time. Eventually the ship managed to reach the red line without any issues. The voyage did not last that long as the red port on the 'paradise' side of the grand line. Which put Sengoku in a good mood as they were close to ten hours early to meet Lucci. Kizaru was looking up at the red line wondering how tall it truly was.
[Red Port]
"Hmmmm, that's one tall landmass." said Kizaru blissfully.
Sengoku ignored Kizaru's comment and ordered his men to head to the red port to dock the ship. The two admirals left the ship on foot and headed to the bondola. After their short lift up, they eventually made it to the surface of the red line and continued to push forward to Mary Geoise. Soon enough the two marines made it to a gate with a dragon's foot representing the symbol on the front of the large gate. Two guards approach the duo.
"Who goes there? Identify yourselves!" said one of the guards loudly.
"I am fleet admiral Sengoku and this is admiral Kizaru. We are both here to enter on private business." said Sengoku
"Ah yes fleet admiral. We were told you would be arriving soon, just give us a second to unlock the gates." said the guard as he unlocked the gates for the two officers to enter.
"Thank you." said Sengoku as Kizaru and himself walked through the entrance.
[Mary Geoise]
The two officers continued to walk through when the sight of a large castle came in to Kizaru's line of sight.
"Woooow that sure is one big building, That and the streets are much cleaner. The sight of this place never fails to amaze me. Though I can only imagine the amount of horrible back breaking labor that was done by the servants of the nobles to accomplish the task of maintaining the city." said Kizaru in wonder.
Sengoku nodded in response. He as well thinking about the obvious luxuries and imunities that come with being a celestial dragon. From being able to commit atrocities on whatever or whomever they desired. The ability to summon an admiral and even the right to own slaves. It disgusted him but he deemed it a necessary evil.
"Sooooo, where is Lucci going to be?" asked Kizaru
"He should be here in a few hours, so we should probably head towards Pangaea Castle. That's most likely where he will be when he gives his report. So we will wait there, We wouldn't want to somehow annoy the nobles about us breathing their air." Sengoku said resuming their walk to the castle.
"I assume we are heading to Kong's office." said Kizaru
"Yes that is precisely where we are heading." Sengoku responded
[Pangaea Castle]
The two officers made their way to Pangaea Castle. Kizaru looks at it in wonder, while Sengoku still has the same look of seriousness he always does. Some people would think he would be capable of relaxing every now and again. But for the decades of knowing Sengoku he can say with certainty, the man needs a damn vacation.
"Alright let's head up to one of the waiting rooms." said Sengoku
"On your lead sir." said Kizaru sarcastically.
The two arrived in a small waiting area. They waited for roughly two hours conversing during that time about small things to pass the time. Their conversation was cut short when a servant of the castle came up to them. He had informed the marines of Lucci's meeting with Kong being over and that he is ready to see them. Yawning Kizaru gets up and follows Sengoku who promptly stood up and started to walk off.
[Kong's Office, Mary Geoise]
(Kizaru's point of view)
The two reached Kong's office and proceeded to enter. Kizaru noticed a man wearing a black suit and a top hat speaking to Kong.
"A Sengoku, Kizaru we have been expecting you." said Kong
The man wearing the top hat turned around looking directly at Kizaru, this man was none other than Rob Lucci.
"So I hear you wished to speak to me." said Lucci
"Yes we would like to talk to you regarding an investigation I have started. Do not worry it will not impede your current work I assure you. We will only need a few hours of your time." said Sengoku
"If it is a talk you want then let us continue to the courtyard, please follow me gentlemen." said Lucci
"Ah before you leave, I need to speak with you Sengoku. As in right now." said Kong seriously.
"About what?" asked the fleet admiral.
"The elders have something to discuss with the both of us, I was going to call you in anyway but since you are already here there is no need for that." said Kong
"What, you have got to be kidding me." said Sengoku sighing.
"Don't worry, I'll go ahead. We'll speak after." said Kizaru
Sengoku nodded as the admiral and the CP9 member left the room.
[Courtyard, Pangaea Castle]
The two men had reached a beautiful courtyard that was bright and full of life. Lucci led Kizaru to a nice decorated table near the centre of the courtyard. The two men sat down at the table looking directly at each other. Possibly waiting for either person to start the conversation.
"So what is it that you wished to talk to me about? Admiral Kizaru." said Lucci beginning the conversation.
"Well Sengoku and myself wanted to ask you a few questions regarding a pirate that I had a run in with a few weeks ago." said Kizaru
"Hmmm, A pirate? I don't exactly deal with their kind unless I am required to. That is more of a job for marines is it not?" asked Lucci
"Oooh you see this pirate was possibly running a slavery ring in the south blue and into the Grand line. That was what Sengoku wanted to confirm something or other, that's what he wanted to know but he is not here right now. But I wanted to know why this individual named you specifically before he died. As well as some 'people' he may have mentioned." said Kizaru
"Who exactly are you talking about?" inquired the agent.
"A pirate named Silver, who said that he knew you and went through similar training with you several years ago." Kizaru responded
"Silver. That is a name I have not heard in years. I did not think he would have survived as long as he did given how crazy he was." said Lucci looking down slightly.
"Sooo you did know him." said Kizaru
"Yes I knew him. Once upon a time ago he was one of the strongest initiates in the organisation. He was there for quite a while, until a certain incident and then our eventual battle." said Lucci reminiscing about the fallen pirate.
"Can you tell me more about him in detail? I think it will give me a more in depth description of the man." asked Kizaru
"Okay fine, I met Silver when I was roughly eight years old. He was new to the program. He showed much promise and could have even been the best. Though despite his talents he rejected authority and had too much emotion to be a true undercover agent in the organisation. The reason the government kept him around was because of that vast amount of potential he had with the rokushiki. But all of that came to an end around five years ago after an evaluation of our skills to become Cipher Pol agents." said Lucci
[Flashback]
[Five years ago]
(Lucci's point of view)
"Hehehehehe, you'll never get me like that Rob come on." Laughed Silver dodging a punch from Lucci.
"Hmph, You may be strong for now but there will come a time where you will have to fall in line." said Lucci lifting his guard.
"Come on Rob. I won't be losing any time soon, so don't worry." said Silver launching a kick at Lucci.
"Ah but it does worry me. You know how the higher ups feel about you right now. If they find a hint of dissent amongst the ranks, namely you then you are going to be in trouble." said Lucci blocking Silver's kick.
The two young men continued their sparing for an hour without either one of them overpowering the other.
"I think this has gone on for quite enough wouldn't you say buddy." said Silver as he revealed his signature dagger.
"Hmmm, I agree." said Lucci with a smirk.
Rolling up his sleeve Lucci dashes forward to his opponent with his index finger ready to strike. Silver on the other hand came forward with his dagger spinning into Lucci's direction.
"Hehehehehe, Let's gooooo." screamed Silver.
The two attacks came dangerously close when an instructor walked into their training room.
"Alright that is quite enough you two. I've already have to deal with the damage your last sparring match caused. I do not need any more problems." said the instructor loudly.
"Awwww, I was going to cut loose and fuck shit up. Why is it you have to ruin our fun, Davis." Silver complained
Davis shakes his head at Silver's love for chaos. He turns towards Lucci to speak to someone he knew was more rational than Silver.
"Rob, Silver I came here to speak to you about the evaluations coming up and the possibilities of you both entering one of the divisions as it's top members." said Davis
"Booooooorrrriinggg." said Silver sitting down on the floor.
"Maybe to you but this is important. Our training will have finally been for something rather than nothing. That and hopefully we won't have to worry about getting bossed around too often. Also with that attitude Silver will get you killed out in the field." urged Lucci.
"He's right Silver, that attitude of yours will get you killed. Remember that you are the government's investment. Both of you are." said Davis
"So, when and where are the evaluations?" asked Lucci
"They will be held in the main combat facility. Every new candidate will arrive for testing. It will be held tomorrow, short notice but we have to make due with the current deadlines.." said Davis
"We'll be there." Lucci responded.
Davis nodded his head and left the two in the training room.
"Soooo, what now. You wanna call it a day?"asked Silver.
"Yes we should return to our quarters." said Lucci.
The two initiates left the training facility towards their living quarters. It wasn't a five star hotel, but it would do for them. They both made it back to their room. Lucci tells Silver that sleep is required every night, though Silver's response was along the lines of 'Fuck you, I will do as I please.' Though Silver did heed his advice and slept without making too much noise. The pair awoke the next morning ready for their evaluations for their new placements in the organisation.
"Aaaaah, good to be alive." said Silver loudly in his bed.
"If you keep being so loud I will smash your head on the wall, Silver." said Lucci annoyed at Silver's voice.
"Oh come on you stuck up bastard, we'll get to the evaluation room on time." said Silver getting dressed.
"I wasn't worried about that. I am just annoyed at your loud rambling this early in the morning." said Lucci
"Don't be like that now." said Silver
"I hate you." said Lucci
"Oh really? Like I did not already know that." Silver said sarcastically.
Lucci promptly threw his pillow at Silver's head.
"I better get ready." Lucci said to himself.
After both of them got dressed the pair made their way to the cafeteria before the evaluations to get something to eat.
"Ah fooood at last we meet again." said Silver eyeing the food options.
"It's too early for your antics now Silver. Just grab something to eat." Lucci sighed.
"Humph, you're no fun. I can't do one thing without your criticism following behind me like the plague." said Silver grabbing a tray.
"Oh please. If you had just stopped being annoying for one day then maybe I would stop criticising you." said Lucci
The pair grabbed some of the food available, then sat down at one of the tables at the back of the cafeteria. The two finished their breakfast ten minutes later, discarded their trays and went to the examination rooms where Davis would most likely be waiting for them.
"Ah finally you two show up." said Davis waving the two over.
"Hey fuck you, we made it on time." said Silver
"Hey now I'm just messing with you." said Davis shaking his head.
"Well we are here now so where do we go from here?" Lucci asked
"Very well then. As you can see behind me there are two rooms we will be using for your evaluation. Both of you will be evaluated individually. All I can say at this point is good luck." said Davis
"Okay better get this over with." said Silver
The two young men walked into the separate rooms unknowing of what will become of them when they leave. Lucci performed the many drills and demonstrations required of him to do. Focusing around his strength, stamina and endurance. As well as answering several questions regarding his loyalty to the world government and to the Cipher Pol. The evaluation lasted for about two and a half hours before the instructors and officials dismissed him. Lucci had a feeling that he completed his tasks successfully, though they officials mentioned one last part that would take place in a few days. Lucci walked out of the examination room to see Silver leaning against the wall flipping a coin.
"About damn time you came out. I was getting worried." said Silver smirking.
"Sure you were. Anyway how did you go?" asked Lucci
"Meh, I think I did okay. But something felt off there." said Silver frowning.
"What do mean off?" asked Lucci curious at what could have made his crazed comrade frown.
Before Silver could respond Davis came out to congratulate the two.
"Ah, If it isn't my two favorite misfits." said Davis laughing.
Lucci and Silver stayed silent, not bothering to respond to Davis' comment.
"Oh come on that's not nice, giving me the silent treatment. Goddamn kids these days you just can't count on them." grumbled Davis.
"So what now?" asked Silver ignoring Davis' grumbling.
"You both head back to your room and wait until you are called by an official or an instructor. This will happen anytime over the course of the next three days. So be ready." said Davis
Davis left the two but not before passing off a note into Lucci's jacket pocket while Silver's back was turned. Lucci noticed but did not voice it out. Silver and Lucci walked off back to their room ready to call it a day.
"Ahh finally back home." said Silver
Silver jumps on his bed feeling too tired to speak anymore and falls asleep just as he finishes his sentence. Meanwhile Lucci pulls out the piece of paper in his pocket to see what was written for him.
"Meet me tonight evaluation room four. Come alone. What for Davis?" said Lucci quietly
Twenty minutes goes by as Lucci slips out of bed and looks over to Silver to make sure he's still out like a light. Seeing Silver still asleep Lucci makes his way outside and heads towards the evaluation rooms. Upon arriving there he feels a presence behind him.
"Davis?" whispered Lucci
"Ah glad you could make it Rob." said Davis as he turns the lights on.
"What do you want?" said Lucci
"It is not what I want, it is what needs to be done." said Davis with an emotionless expression on his face.
"I'll ask again what is it?" Lucci said
"Silver needs to be assassinated." said Davis
"What no. NO NO NO!" said Lucci eyes wide with shock at Davis' words.
"How could you even suggest something like that! Silver is our brother." said Lucci as he started to get angry.
Davis looked on him with cold eyes though Lucci swore for a second that he saw them soften just for a brief moment.
"He's nothing but a bomb waiting to explode. He's too high risk. If you don't comply then it won't just be him who dies. This is an order from the higher ups. There is no negotiation about it." Said Davis coldly
"It's like I don't even know you now." said Lucci
"It wasn't my decision to have him killed but he is too mentally unstable and too strong to keep chained down." said Davis
"But…" started Lucci but Davis cut him off.
"I don't want to kill him! But there is no other way, please Rob at least if it is one of us it would be quicker." said Davis pleadingly
"I need to think about this Davis. This is a lot to take in. But that does not mean I like this fucked up plan of yours." said Lucci as he walked through the door.
As he left the room he heard Davis utter the words.
"I don't like this either."
"Dammit! Why why why. I know Silver can be crazy and irresponsible but if he finds out he will go on a rampage fuelled by betrayal. Damn you Davis." Thought Lucci angrily.
Lucci walked through the halls of the facility back to his room with Silver still peacefully snoring away unknowing of his fate to come. Lucci quietly stepped towards his bed and slipped into the covers and tried his best to fall asleep.
[Two weeks later]
(Lucci's point of view)
"For god sake where is he?" thought Lucci worriedly.
"Oi Rob you in here?" Asked Silver coming into the room.
"There you are do you know how long I've been waiting!" Yelled Lucci
"Hehehehe didn't think you would miss me so much eh." said Silver with a smirk.
Lucci stayed silent as Silver began to frown at said silence. Lucci has been very worried. Worried that his brother might die at any moment since his 'chat' with Davis. He could not even believe it Davis their mentor, their brother had the audacity to ask him to side with the decision of killing one of the closest people to him. It should matter to Davis but I guess in this line of work that just was the way it was. But even so it did not make Lucci feel better about the situation.
"Hey Rob, Oi Lucci snap out of it!" screamed Silver
Snapping out of his thoughts he turns to look at his deranged brother.
"Yeah?" said Lucci trying to regain his composure.
"Is that all you have to say is yeah. Fuck what's gotten into you? Demanded Silver.
"Nothing" said Lucci in the same neutral tone
"Well at least you sound the same at least. Now come on Davis wants to meet us in the outside arena apparently everyone is heading up there and were going to be the last to arrive unless we go now." Silver said leaning against the door frame.
Lucci's eyes widened slightly, then narrowed.
"Okay then after you brother." said Lucci trying to remain calm.
"Alright then." said Silver with a smile as he walked out of the room.
The two men made their way in absolute silence to the arena. The two spotted Davis with a neutral expression.
"Alright we're here now." said Silver with a crooked smile
"Yes so you are." said Davis coldly
Silver looked surprised at Davis' tone of voice. Lucci began to panic at what was happening or what was about to happen.
"Grab him!" ordered Davis
Ten agents appeared behind Lucci handcuffing him and then proceeded to pull him away from Silver.
"What the hell! Damn it seaprism cuffs well played Davis." said Lucci through gritted teeth.
"Hey! What's going on here Davis?" Shouted Silver
"What's going on here Silver is your execution. Enjoy your final moments brother." said Davis with the same cold tone as he walked away leaving Silver with the dozens of agents surrounding them.
Lucci was dragged away to a dark room. Davis walks in and looks at Lucci with eyes so cold that anyone could feel the room almost freeze.
"This has to be done whether you like it or not Rob. This your true test of loyalty. It is completely your choice whether or not you decide to fulfil your purpose as a newly minted agent of the government. Your brother or your destiny." said Davis with complete seriousness
Lucci looks down unable to even form a sentence as he is given his choice in his life, his training, his commitment to the world government or the man whom he calls brother. It was a hard pill to swallow. Betrayal and live or both of them would die. Silver to a group of trained killers and Lucci himself to the hands of his former bother Davis.
"Please Rob, this is unavoidable. Losing one of you is enough but losing both of you would hurt me even more. So I beg of you please stand by me one more time brother." pleaded Davis with sadness in his eyes.
In that moment a decision that would change the lives of all three men would be made. Time felt slowed in this moment for Lucci as he now came to the decision that he would later regret.
"I'll stand by you this time Davis." said Lucci slowly
Davis smiled happily seeing that he does not have to kill two brothers today.
"Okay then let's go and settle this." said Davis
The two men walked out of the secluded room back out to the arena. Just before entering Davis released Lucci from his handcuffs and the two entered the arena to the horrific sight that now faced them. Countless bodies now decorated the arena with Silver standing in the middle with blood covering his hands as he killed the last agent. Turning around Silver looked at Davis with hatred and Lucci with confusion.
"Rob about time you got here now what are waiting for let's kill this traitor." said Silver
"That is not going to happen today Silver. It won't me that will die today." said Davis
"Fuck you, you filthy traitor. After everything we've been through. Rob come on he can't beat both of us. Why are you just standing there come on!" yelled Silver
"I'm sorry Silver but this is how it must be. As you can tell Rob and I have come to an agreement. I guess those agents weren't enough to put you down but no matter. We'll just have to finish the job." said Davis with a dark look.
"No, no Rob please not like this. Your siding with this bastard after everything." Silver said with a voice filled with sadness.
Taking a stance Lucci and Davis prepared the battle that would decide their paths from now on. For no words needed to be said and Silver knew just that. Pulling his signature dagger from his coat he prepares to make a final stand against the two who he once called brothers.
"Fine. Come on then if you want my life then COME AND TAKE IT! screamed Silver as he began his charge towards to the two men.
"SORU" yelled the three men at the same time.
Lucci charged forward to Silver in an attempt to end his life quickly though the man in question sidestepped to the left and followed thorough with a kick to Lucci's jaw. Davis managed to get behind Silver while he was focusing on Lucci.
"Shigan"
Silver sensing danger quickly turns around to block Davis' attack.
"What how?" Davis wondering how Silver blocked his attack.
Silver made no response instead he manged to cut Davis in his confusion. Silver kicks Davis away and focuses on Lucci once more.
"Geppo"
Silver kicks himself into the air from there he starts to spin rapidly until his body resembled a hurricane of silver.
"Soru"
"Raging silver hurricane!"
Lucci saw the attack and proceeded to dodge in hope that they won't be sliced into peices. Silver recovers and begins to slash the air around him.
"Tempest barrage"
Small blades of air began to form and shot from Silvers dagger. Lucci thinking the attack was meant for him ran to the other side of the arena to escape the blades. Lucci stopped immediately when he heard a loud scream from behind him. He came to the realization the attack wasn't meant to hurt him only to get him out of the way. He turn around as fast as he could and his eyes widened to the sight of Silver plunging his blade into Davis' chest.
"Damn you to hell traitor." said Silver coldly.
"Geppo"
Silver kicked himself into the air once more and began to make an aerial escape from the arena and landed out side the facility and started running. Lucci who was still in shock decided he needed to chase him down.
"two can play this game." said Lucci darkly
"Geppo"
Following Silvers lead Lucci chased him to the edge of the island. With no where left to run Silver turned around to face his brother.
"So the traitor decides to follow me to the edge eh." smirked Silver
"Quiet, This is over. You will not live through this day." said Lucci in a low tone.
"SORU"
Silver disappeared and reappeared in front of Lucci and began to strike him with all the energy he has left. Lucci either blocked or dodged all of his attacks and began his counterattack. Lucci started to transform into his half leopard form. Silver looked at the devil fruit user with sad eyes as this is what it has come to.
"I see you really desire to kill me." said Silver smiling
"I did not want to do this but a choices must be made and I must make mine." said Lucci softly
"Well then let's finish this." said Silver charging towards his opponent.
Silver attempted to slice Lucci's throat but Lucci was faster and with the aid of his devil fruit he was able to out speed Silver and disarm him. Silver continued to fight but was wearing down due to fatigue. The amount of energy it took him to make it this far was immense on Silver and Lucci could see that his enemy would soon fall. Though Lucci could only think to himself about his choice. He said he would stand by Davis but did not say he would kill Silver. That was Davis' deal not his.
Looking a Silver rushing towards him ready to deliver his final attack Lucci decided it was time to end this last duel.
"ROB!" Screamed Silver
"SILVER!" screamed Lucci
Both of them ran at each other with all the energy they had left. The two men punched each other square in the jaw at the same time neither of them moving. A moment passes and Silver drops to the ground bleeding and barely conscious.
"Well played Rob well played. Now finish the fucking job." coughed Silver
"No." said Lucci
"What? If your not going to kill me then what was all this for then you fucking traitor." said Silver angrily
"Davis was the one so determined to kill you. I didn't want to kill you and I won't." said Lucci
"But why?" asked Silver
"Despite what has happened I have made my choice to spare you this day though under the condition that should we cross paths again your life will be cut short. You should try looking over at the west docks for a government ship for your escape. But before I make my leave I just want you to know that you will always be my brother." said Lucci
Silver said nothing as he got up off of the ground and started to limp away not bothering to turn to look at his former brother. Lucci looked back to him however and felt only sadness as he watched his brother leave.
[Flashback end]
(Kizaru's point of view)
"Oooh that is quite the story." said Kizaru
"Yes that was how Silver managed to survive that situation. I labelled it as an escape to cover for the events that took place and made sure the fabricated reports were made known to the right people. As for what happened to Silver after that is hard to say. I found out about him though some of my contacts a year or so after our fight and kept tabs on him for about two or three years after that. Though about two years ago he went dark and it was nearly impossible to find out what he was doing or who he was associating himself with." said Lucci
"Do you know if he possibly associated with anyone from the South Blue?" Kizaru asked
"Now that I think about it there was someone he was in contact with before he dropped off the radar." Lucci responded
"Well please go on." Kizaru insisted
"See the thing is I do not know who these people are. Which makes them even more dangerous when government contacts can't find them or even reveal their identities. But what I do know is they had Silver running cargo around that time." said Lucci
"Slaves?" inquired the admiral
"No weapons, a lot of them. I say by the amount of work and contact Silver had with these people then I was probably enough for an army." said Lucci
"Weapons eh? Hmmm that does not sound good." said Kizaru
"Slaves and weapons enough for an army." thought Kizaru
A memory flashed in Kizaru's mind.
"Your precious Marineford will fall." said Silver coughing
Reigning his thoughts in Kizaru could only wonder what connection could this have to what Silver said.
"Oh well I think it is time I head back to Sengoku to see what's going on." said Kizaru standing up from his seat.
"Ah yes I suppose I should make my leave as well." said Lucci as got out of his chair.
Kizaru walked away from the table until he heard his name being called.
"Kizaru, wait." said Lucci
Kizaru turned around with his eyebrow raised in confusion.
"Yes?" Kizaru responded
"Did he, did Silver die fighting?" asked Lucci
"He did. He fought until the very end." said Kizaru as he walked away from the courtyard.
Lucci was left by himself to ponder what it would have been like to have his brother with him now. A lone tear escaped his eye in mourning of his brother.
"You went out the way you lived eh, brother." whispered Lucci as he too left the courtyard.
Next chapter: New Places, New Enemies
Authors note:
Hey guys it has been a while but I am back with another chapter. Here we have a flashback with Silver and Lucci and a little more knowledge into Silvers backstory before being a pirate though the plot thickens as Silvers death has not gone unnoticed and the threat to Marineford can be seen as a mere threat, though the implications of danger only begin to grow as the further Kizaru and Sengoku look in to these affairs the more issues and obstacles come in to their way.
PS: I still plan on finishing this story it might take some time though hopefully not too long.
I do not own One Piece.
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