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Summary:
To save everyone, Marco used his current existence. Never did he imagine that he will be reborn to a new world different from his own. It is a world filled with ninjas and creatures as large as Sea Kings that are made of pure living chakra. What can a pirate like him do to survive especially if he is a freaking bird? Thatch is right; he does look like a chicken. And a certain blue-eyed blonde is thinking of him as her new pet.

Disclaimer:
Copyright belongs to their respective creators - Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto and One Piece by Eiichiro Oda

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Of Flaming Feathers and Bloodstained Furs
By: Zelga Lim Li

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Part 2

When he woke up, he never expected to find himself in a very comfortable situation.

His previous rebirths oftentimes brought him to unpleasant accommodations that brought a bitter taste in his mouth when thinking about it.

This time though, it feels different.

As the door opens, he saw a young woman with red markings on her face. She was followed by three dogs - who upon opening the door rushes directly towards his cage and sniffs at him.

Marco remembers Stefan who does the same whenever he saw him in his phoenix form.

Just great, yoi.

"Oh, you're awake. That's good." The woman noted happily as she took the medical apparatus handed by one of her canine companions. Opening the door to his cage, the woman held him gently and was placed on top of a table near the window.

"You should be okay in a few days. But I suggest that you avoid using your wings until I say so," With an angry look, the woman stares at him pensively. "I don't understand how someone can do this to a defenseless animal." Lips curling in distaste, the woman growled menacingly as her 'pets' imitate her reaction.

Oh.

'Our Hana believes in equality for all living creatures and despite your current condition, she doesn't tolerate cruelty among animals.' The biggest of the three mentally stated towards him.

'Even if we don't know why you look like an animal even if the smell is all wrong.' The light colored one added with a frown.

Without showing his surprise, Marco doesn't knew if this method of 'communication' is a new ability he acquired after his current rebirth.

Before, he does not understand any animal languages.

The three dogs are helpful enough in providing important information about his current predicament even to the caution of the third one.

"Heyya Hana-nee-sama, hope you're doing well today."

And this person who found him.

Staring towards a pair of cerulean blue (much lighter than his own eyes), Marco could not help this feeling that his life is about to change.

Her name is Uzumaki Naruto.

"I'm glad that you're doing better now." Grinning cheerfully as she pets him softly, Marco can see the uncertainty behind those eyes.

She is afraid.

Of what?

A puzzle he needed to solve.

Someone as young as her who is wearing a mask for whatever reason.

Just like Ace.

Perhaps he can stay for a while knowing that his family is safe. Hopefully, Vista and the other commanders will be able to corral the hothead and regroup to fix the damage caused by that stupid war.

Consider it a well deserved vacation.

Or a wishful thinking.

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Author's note:
Happy New Year! Or was it the Chinese one?

Anyways, this is a new chapter for this particular story. Will be posting the next one later tonight er tomorrow morning or before I go to work.

For whatever reason, I am inspired to write for these two. So yeah.

Enjoy!

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