Voyage of Sarukenshi chapter 10
Author note
I don't want to keep you guys hanging so here's the next chapter hope you guys like the story so far enjoy.
*Robin and Luffy explored a toy and game factory where Robin finds a list of testers with Asuna's name on it. Luffy however has found an even bigger discovery, a life size teddy bear that is alive*
Bear: Answers who are you? Why are you here?
Luffy: I came here to look for Kuja. Why are you here?
Robin: And more importantly how are you able to move and talk.
Bear: If you must know Asuna was the one who saved my life. I will do anything to protect her so leave her now! *The bear takes a swing at Luffy and continues swinging wildly*
Luffy: Hey calm down Teddy! *Luffy dodges all of the bears swings with ease but the bear continues his relentless assault*
Robin: Ocho Fleur * two hands sprout on each of the bears arms and legs and grab hold of them making the bear fall face first*
Luffy: Nice work Robin.
Bear: What is this? How these hands get on me? Let me go you fiends!
Luffy: Hey calm down teddy.
Bear: I will be as soon as I'm not restrained.
Luffy: Ok fine, Robin. *Her arms poof away and the bear rises to his feet* we're not gonna hurt your friend ok, I promise.
Robin: You can trust him Kuma-dono. *Luffy and Robin smile warmly at the teddy bear*
Bear: You..you swear you won't harm Asuna.
Robin & Luffy: Promise.
Bear: I don't believe I'm saying this but ok I trust you. You did release me and appear to be good people, come with me I'll show you around the factory.
Robin: That sounds delightful.
Luffy: As long as there's more cool toys and stuff sure. *while the tour goes on Zolo and Chopper have spent a few minutes on the island and come across a welcoming committee of their own*
Zolo: What the hell is with this island!
Chopper: Yeah what kind of island has this. *The two stand over a pile of toy soldiers and swordsman and other action figures that lay broken along the ground* seriously though it seems like all these toys are after us or something.
Zolo: Well it's really annoying, YA HEAR THAT YOU DAMN SOLDIERS! *Bangs sword on a broken toy soldier*
Chopper: Haha maybe they like you Zolo.
Zolo: Very funny Chopper. I never played with toys when I was a kid, kinda ironic I am now*He smiles sinisterly as some more toy soldiers approach* Purgatory Oni Giri! *He slices through all the toy soldiers in one move*
Chopper: Something tells me you would have the same effect on toys as you do now when you were a kid as well. *nervous chuckle*
Zolo: Heh you'd probably be right. Let's keep going we still haven't found any Kuja.
Toy Soldier: Kuja?... You are after Ms. Layna! Quickly we must warn her retreat all! *The rest of the toys run away from Zolo and Chopper*
Zolo: What were they going on about?
Chopper: It sounded like they know one of the Kuja warriors.
Zolo: Really? Then lets follow them hopefully they'll lead us right to her.
Chopper: Good idea I got their scent lets go.
Zolo: Good work Chopper lets go. *Starts walking*
Chopper: Zolo..they went the other way *Zolo stops walking and has a frustrated look on his face*
Zolo: Yeah I know that come on were wasting time.
Chopper: Why don't I lead then. The two follow the scent of the toy soldiers, Meanwhile Sarukenshi, Pietro, and Layna are walking along a path through the jungle*
Pietro: So where are we headed again?
Layna: I promised my sister to meet back at our home after 30 minutes it's been 5 minutes past that so that is where were heading.
Sarukenshi: So you have a sister than there are more Kuja on this island then.
Layna: Nope it's just me. *Sarukenshi and Pietro have a puzzled expression at her statement*
Pietro: What? But you just said you had a sister. I would understand if you said it was just you and her but..
Layna: My sister isn't a Kuja.
Sarukenshi: But how is that possible if you are and she isn't?
Layna: It's a long story *She notices Pietro and Sarukenshi are looking at her very intently now* Okay guess you guys seem interested, well like I said before I was one of the Snake Empress elite guard at around the time she met Straw Hat Luffy there was more freedom and the Empress was more lenient and happy. I have always wanted to see more of the world so I asked the Empress if I could go out on my own she was a in such a good mood after meeting Luffy so she said yes. So I made myself a ship and..* Saruenshi interrupts*
Sarukenshi: But doesn't the Empress have the only ship on the island?
Layna: Not any more I made a makeshift one out of the fishing boats we had yeah it's more of a raft I guess but I did get help from Yang and Jun they're the sea snakes that are on the front, and with that I set off onto a new journey. So after a few weeks I ended up on this island at first I thought it was uninhabited but then I found a girl around the same age as me surrounded by some of her unusual friends and well to sum it up I couldn't leave her alone so I stayed with her for the past almost 2 and a half years we became close I consider her my sister and she feels the same.
Sarukenshi: That's a very heartfelt story.
Pietro: Yeah really touching.
Sarukenshi: But one question. Don't you want to leave this island and continue your adventure you wanted to see the world didn't you? You could just bring your sister along can't you?
Layna: Heh like I haven't thought of that.
Pietro: So what's stopping you?* Layna stays quiet for a moment*
Sarukenshi: It's your sister isn't it.
Layna: The New World is a big and dangerous place the weak won't last long. I'm worried about her safety but I know just me alone won't be enough to keep her safe. We can't leave, not until I know she can fend for herself. So for now I'm happy protecting her right her.
Sarukenshi: Well what if you had some people that would like to help you and your sister. *Layna looks at Sarukenshi with wide eyes*
Layna: I guess that would be a different story then… Oh good were almost there. *The three converge on a spot just outside the toy factory there's two tree houses set up with a connection wood bridge and ladder on the floor are two armchairs*
Pietro: So this is where you and your sister live.
Layna: Yup made those houses ourselves they're not much but we make it work.
Sarukenshi: They look very comfortable I'm sure.
Layna: Thanks.
Pietro: Meh I could make it better that bridge could use more support unless you want to break your legs one day and that roof looks about as steady as a drunk flamingo.
Layna: WHAT DO YOU KNOW!
Pietro: I'm a shipwright so I know plenty, anyways where's your sister didn't you say you'd meet here?
Layna..you're right I don't know she should be her..Asuna! *She climbs up the tree house and checks Asuna's house* She's not here *Layna jumps down to the ground, just then a toy soldier from the fight with Zolo and Chopper arrives he's army figure wearing a combat helmet and military fatigues*
Toy soldier: Ms. Layna thank goodness we found you.* the soldier notices Sarukenshi and Pietro* Intruders!
Layna: No no don't worry they are with me, what's wrong?
Toy Soldier: Two horrible brutes attacked us and are looking for you and Asuna it seems.
Layna: Oh really well they won't get her but I'll be more than happy to deal with them now. You two stay her.
Sarukenshi: No way sorry but I get bored easily besides it's my prerogative not to leave a fare maiden off on her own against an unknown threat *Sarukenshi teases*
Layna: Thank you *Pulls back bow and places arrow* But this "Maiden" will do just fine. But I know you won't listen to me anyway so come on then.
Sarukenshi: After you. *Slight smile*
Pietro: Hehe nice jon smooth talker *Winks at Sarukenshi*
Sarukenshi: What you mean I was just telling her the truth.
Pietro: Mhmm whatever you say.
Layna: Oh and Lieutenant.
Lieutenant: Yes Ma'am?
Layna: Tell Commander Cuddles what's happened immediately and mobilize the troops.
Lt. Toy soldier: Yes right away Ms. Layna.
Layna: Ok let's move you two.
Pietro & Sarukenshi: Right! *The three head into the jungle to find the two intruders, Back at the Toy factory The teddy bear leads Luffy and Robin into a room with several toys laid about and chairs and a freezer*
Bear: And this is the old testing room.
Luffy: Eww I hate test! *Luffy has a stern face*
Bear: Not those type of test, this is where they had children play with the toys and games to see which were more popular of if there were any defects.
Luffy: Ohh that sounds like an easy test.
Robin:*Chuckles* I bet you would pass Luffy. *Just then the Lieutenant Toy soldier barges into the room*
Lt Toy soldier: Commander Cuddles some urgent news sir!
Luffy: Hey cool a toy soldier I'll give this to Franky. *Grabs Lieutenant*
Lt Toy soldier: Let go of me fool!
Luffy: Geez you are a rude toy and who's Commander Cuddles
Bear: What's the problem Lieutenant?
Lt Toy soldiers: Two unknown beast men have defeated our 1st and 2nd battalion and are looking for Ms. Layna and Asuna.
Cuddles: What! We must protect Lady Asuna!
Lt Toy soldier: Ms. Layna has already been informed and is currently headed off to engage the enemy along with two new companions of hers.
Cuddles: Alright good I shall go find Lady Asuna. *Looks to Luffy and Robin* Please will you do me a dire favor, go with the Lieutenant and help Ms. Layna I can't bear any of them getting hurt.
Luffy: Sure we'll help you Teddy.
Robin: Be happy to help Commander.
Cuddles: Thank you both. Now go!
To be continued in chapter 11