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Summary:
They say girls, or rather women are generally weak. Well, she's here to prove them wrong. And if the overprotective men in her life will try to save her in the process of achieving her dreams of becoming the Pirate King, she'll kick their asses. "Damsel in distress? Hell no!" Female Luffy.

Inspired by Alia Inverse's 'How to Save an Overprotective Brother'. A ZoLu pairing. Random OOCness and some other fluff.

Disclaimer:
No. I do not own One Piece nor do I earn any form of cash in posting this story online. Just a die hard fan, nuff said.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to One Piece
By: Zelga Lim Li

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Chapter 9 - Buggy

Buggy knew that to kill that brat, he needed an extra hand. For that, he formed an alliance with the Alvida Pirates, or the captain herself, Alvida.

He never believed at one point that the kid who defeated him was a girl. It was Alvida who explained Straw Hat's real gender when she offered him the said alliance.

Carefully, they made plans. A truly exceptional when two minds joined to defeat a common enemy.

Catching up to her was easy. Knowing that she and her crew will stop over at Loguetown to get some supplies.

With that knowledge, he waited patiently. Good things happen to those who wait.

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Vengeance is already at the tip of his fingers. All he has to do now is to slice up her neck. The girl herself didn't even look fazed. She still has that wide grin on her face.

The girl didn't take him seriously as she is busy with her own matters. "Damn it! I can't scratch my nose…"

"For the crime of angering me, I sentence you to a flashy execution, you damn pirate!" Buggy screamed and raised his sword to end Monkey D. Luffy's life.

"Looks like I'm about to die… Oh well… Shishishi…" The she-pirate giggled and commented in that usual cheerful voice, her smile remains much to his growing annoyance. Even at this time, she still makes him feel inferior. "Sorry Sanji. Sorry Zoro. Tell Nami and Usopp that I won't be joining your journey anymore…"

From their spot in the execution platform, the aforementioned people who are probably a part of her crew ran hurriedly towards them. His men were able to stop them in time before they can interfere with his plans.

"This is the first time I will see an execution. Interesting…" The straw hat girl explained seriously.

Is she fucking kidding him?

"Don't be stupid, little girl. You're the one who's being executed here!" Buggy shrieked madly.

"WHAT? Are you kidding me?"

Finally, the response he's been waiting for. "Now, I will carry out your execution for the whole world to see…"

"I'm sorry. Please let me live, okay?" The girl even had the nerve to ask forgiveness, but her face remained passive. Bored even.

"As if I'd let you go, you idiot!" Clearing out his throat, he waved his hand towards the crowd that started to gather around them. The pirate hunter and his other companion, stood still from one side. Clearly they are no match for the Buggy Pirates.

"Any last words? Might as well let the crowd hear what you have to say…"

The girl frowned and bit her lips as if thinking of another way to convince him to let her go. Nevertheless, he is already decided…

"I AM THE ONE WHO WILL BECOME THE PIRATE KING!"

"!?"

"…"

Silence filled the entire plaza. There are mixed reactions around the place. The marines who were hiding went shock upon hearing those words. A muscular white haired man wearing a large thick white and blue marine jacket stood calmly in the midst of this chaos, observing the show with an unreadable look on his face. Two cigars continue to emit smoke while he watched the drama unfold with a curious expression on his face.

From the town plaza and various expressions from the bystanders…

"Wha…?"

"The Pirate King?"

"Is that kid insane?"

"How outrageous…"

"Is that all you have to say? Hah!" Buggy snorted as he clucked his tongue in sly amusement. "Well then… Off with your head…"

"WAIT!"

Zoro and the other guy made their way and ignored the rest of his crew who tried to stop them from saving their captain.

"Too late…"

Alvida gave a command and attacked the two. "Gyahahaha! Just watch carefully from there and witness the last moments of your captain!"

Buggy could swear that even from this distance, he could feel Roronoa Zoro's murderous intent towards him.

No matter. He will deal with him later. For now, he had a head to slice off.

"Bastard! Don't you dare touch her lovely neck or I will cook you alive and feed your remains to a Sea King!" Sanji screamed and kicked everyone in his path.

'If I can just kick down that execution stand…'

Zoro was deeply furious. His eyes turned deadly and feral. Those who are sane enough avoided him while others, suicidal. Slicing them up was easy. But the execution stand is too far to his liking that even his techniques wouldn't be enough to save her life.

'If I can just cut down that execution stand…'

The white haired man grunted and gave the orders to stop this nonsense. "Have all units prepare for battle."

"Yes sir!"

Meanwhile, back at the execution stand, Luffy sighed for the last time.

"Zoro! Sanji! Nami! Usopp!" Grinning widely, the she-pirated said her nakama's names cheerfully.

"Sorry. But it looks like I'm dead."

Zoro stilled, his eyes widen. For a moment, he stopped which his opponents took advantage of. Sanji just came in time to kick them away.

"What the hell do you think you're doing, you stupid marimo?" The cook growled angrily at him.

"Luffy!" Zoro's voice sounded dead and Sanji turned just in time when he heard Luffy's last words.

No. No. This can't be. His Miss Luffy is too young to die.

The marine officer leading the assault stops on his tracks when he saw that smile. Just like the smile the former Pirate King gave before he died. All he can think of at that exact moment, a potential threat.

Even before everyone can imagine what that smile would mean, a bolt of lightning hits the execution stand.

Rain started to pour heavily and when a familiar straw hat fell from the sky, Zoro couldn't stop himself from anguish and fell to his knees. Sanji was motionless as well. They didn't even attempt to stop the hand that picked the hat up.

"Wow! Looks like I did survive. Awesome! How lucky…"

Monkey D. Luffy wore her hat while laughing happily giving Zoro and Sanji a victory sign. "Shishishishi."

The spectators, including Alvida, Buggy's crew and the villagers literally drop their jaws in shock seeing the said pirate stood unharmed. Buggy himself is lying on one of the rubbles, electrocuted and barely alive.

Sort of.

Relief finally washed over Zoro and approached his captain hurriedly. Emotion clearly visible on his face. "Lu…"

Sanji jumps in surprise and hugs Luffy all to himself, weeping dramatically. "I'm so worried, Miss Luffy. I am so glad your safe… How did you do that?"

"Thanks guys! I'm glad you're here…" Scratching her chin in confusion, she turned to her chef and patted his head.

"Uh, I dunno…"

"Enough talking and let's leave this town immediately." Zoro said and removed his bandana, knowing that harm is already out of the way.

Or not.

"Surround the plaza. Don't let them escape!" Marines started to swarm the place as the villagers ran away to avoid further conflict.

"They're here! Run for it!" Sanji yelled and dragged Luffy away with Zoro following behind.

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Buggy knew for a fact that vengeance will be sweet. It is only a matter of time before he can reach them again.

Her head is his to take. He will not allow anyone to kill her without his permission.

Just like that despicable man.

But first, he must escape the net that bastard White Hunter's marines put on them.

Truly despicable.

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