Voyage of Sarukenshi chapter 13
Author note
Hey guys here's the next chapter things are really going to start picking up from here on hope you enjoy as always again any request you want to make I'll gladly listen to them, feel free to leave a review as well thanks again to my readers.
*With the problem of the so called demons resolved a whole new problem rears its head in the form of a large bulky man dark skinned man wearing a brown trench coat with Black leather pants and red boots withered black gloves and black rim orange tint shades standing on the deck of his ship*
Sarukenshi: Layna who is this man you're familiar with him?
Layna: His name is Claudious Gunner he works for Doflamingo and he's been here twice already, and even the first time he overstayed his welcome. He should just turn that oversized raft of a ship and leave!
Gunner: Such a rude way to speak in front of your guest, maybe I should give you more incentive this time around. *Gunner notices Layna ship* I see you have a nice vessel yourself it'd be a real shame if it were to be hit by a stray cannon ball or two.
Layna: You wouldn't dare! Don't even think about hurting Yang and Jun!
Gunner: Of course if you agree to our request then perhaps nothing of the sort will happen. So I'll ask again, you and that sister of yours join the Don Quixote family and work for us. Your sister will make great friends with Sugar and be a great asset to us and your skills could be useful to the young master.
Layna: Well, lets see what my sister has to say, Asuna.
Asuna: No way I'm going to leave my sis for you and your gang of weirdos.
Layna: Well you heard her so get going. *Pulls back arrow* or this will get ugly.
Pietro: Get ugly? You looking at what we all are?
Gunner: You be quiet!..*Sighs* I'm gonna hate having to deliver this to the young master.
Layna: Well too bad you're going to have to be the bearer of bad news you're not gonna take us as long as we breathe.
Gunner: Then I'll just have to change that. *loads mini gun* but first *he waves his arm in the direction of Laynas ship* FIRE! *The large cannons on Gunners ship fire at Laynas ship*
Layna: You bastard! Yang Jun look out! *BOOM KA-BOOM*
Franky: SUPER! *Franky and the Sunny sail into view Franky fired off the cannons on sunny blocking Laynas ship* No poaching Sunnys prey, You guys need help over there?
Luffy: Nah you just protect their ship Franky.
Franky: Gotcha me and Sunny will handel guard duty, Your safe with us snake bros Sunny the gonna be the king of these seas. *Jun and Yang hiss with relief*
Gunner: Hmph Guess were doing things the fun way *Cock mini gun*
Pietro: Everyone get to cover! *The group heads behind the trees then a barrage of bullets burst out of Gunners mini gun piercing the ground and whizzing past or stopping in the trees*
Gunner: It's too bad you're so stubborn to not leave this place. But if you want to foolhardily risk your lives to live here like dogs instead of live like queens with the young master then die in the gutter of your worthless home like dogs.
Pietro: Stone dome. *Pietro makes a small dome from the dirt and stone around the others* Alright so is everyone else getting tired of hearing this over grown barrel head talk.
Sanji: I think someone beat you to that conclusion.
Pietro: What you mean… WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU TWO DOING!? *Pietro sees Luffy and Sarukenshi still standing where they were only moving when necessary to dodge certain bullets and walking toward Gunner*
Pietro: Geez I know they have haki too but do they have to be so oblivious with it?
Luffy: So do you wanna take him on or should I?
Sarukenshi: No don't waste your breath I got this one.
Luffy: Alright then. * Luffy walks back over to the dome with the others bullets whizzing past hin* Saru's got this one you guys it's cool.
Layna: You are just going to let him go at it by himself!?
Zolo: Don't worry we'll jump in if he needs help but this guy doesn't seem so big a deal that all of us should jump in.
Sanji: Mosshead is right for a change just let Saru handel this he's strong enough on his own.
Layna:..* She moves just outside the dome and aims her bow and arrow* Still I don't like being useless. *Layna lets the arrow fly it goes past the bullets and pierces through Gunners ammo belt ripping it off the gun and letting it fall into the water*
Asuna: Nice shot sis! *She yells excidedly*
Layna: *To Sarukenshi* Alright now you can handle this.
Sarukenshi: heheh thanks, Now Gunner was it? Let me tell you something about home. A home can be a huge castle with fancy décor in the halls, or a mansion with big chandeliers and banquet halls. It can even be an island you deem as a gutter because home is where you have friends and family that care about you and will risk your life for. *Looks back at Layna and Asuna* and that's something I'll risk my life for too!
Gunner:…That was touching kid *Spits into his guns ammo slot* too bad I could care less! Artillery shot! * A huge shell barrels toward Sarukenshi*
Sarukenshi:*Sarukenshi uses a quick burst of speed to instantly dodge the shell it explodes where he had stood* Well that was certainly surprising. Let me guess you have a devil fruit power don't you Claudious.
Gunner: That's right I ate the ammo-ammo fruit I'm an ammunition man I can make any of my bodily fluids into any ammunition I desire here's an example. *Spits into gun again* Piercing rounds! *The bullets go through the trees and even Pietros dome with ease*
Pietro: That was close, everyone good?
Brook: I think there are a few holes in that man's strategy Yo Ho Ho. *Brook afro has a hole where one of the bullets have passed through*
Pietro: Those rounds are gonna be a bit of an annoyance.
Zolo: Don't worry I can handle that. *Zolo says as he stands outside the Dome with his swords in hand and places the third in his mouth*
Gunner: You think your swords are a match for my rounds. *He focuses his aim toward Zolo they rocket toward him but Zolo deflects them all then slices the last bullet in two letting the two halves fall* I'd focus on Saru if I were you chump.
Gunner: As if that runt can do anything, do you know who I work for. The Doflamingo, Warlord of the seas and king of Dressrosa you ants won't take me down an executive of the young master! My fire power sinks ships, pierces steel nobody can touch me! *Gunner cuts his finger and dips his blood into the guns slot* Take this runt, Mortar Rounds! *A large red shell casing fires toward Sarukenshi*
Sarukenshi: *Sarukenshi dodges the mortar round and as it explodes he dashes toward gunner then jumps toward him using the shockwave of the explosion for a boost of speed within moments Sarukenshi's fist smashes Gunner in the face and launches him into one of the large Gun deck cannons knocking him out* Who you work for doesn't make you any stronger than you actually are. *Layna and the others walk onto the deck as well as Commander Cuddles, the lieutenant and other toy soldiers who have just arrived*
Layna: Nice going you really slugged him.
Pietro: Hey puns are my shtick lady get your own.
Asuna: Awesome work Saru!
Lieutenant soldier: Thank you so much this man has been a thorn in our side for too long.
*Voices of Gunners men sound from below the deck at the door of the ammunitions room*
Henchman: Excutive Gunner sir are you alright what are your orders. *He opens the door to see Sarukenshi and the others but no Gunner*….Um where is the Executive? *Everyone points to the unconscious Gunner*
Layna: Ok now, take your good for nothing leader and don't ever come for us again. *Pulls arrow on bow*
Henchman: U..UNDERSTOOD COME ONE MEN LET'S GO! *Gunners henchman carry his body inside and they sail off away from the island, afterwards the group is on board the Sunny and showing Asuna around the ship*
Asuna: Wow rhis place is so cool! *yells to above the deck* Hey sis you have to see this! *meanwhile topside Layan and Sarukenshi are talking*
Sarukenshi: So look's like Gunner won't be back anytime soon.
Layna: Yeah but I guess that means there'll be some new brute who will be trying to come after Asuna and they won't be as negotiable as he was.
Sarukenshi: hm I don't think so, I'm sure his master won't go through so much trouble and manpower he could always find alternatives being a warlord and all.
Layna: I guess that is possible but still won't be long until we're in danger like that again and I might even be near Asuna to protect her and you guys will be gone too.
Sarukenshi: Hmm I that's true. But don't worry, when you find yourself at the crossroads just don't lose hope. I am sure you'll keep Asuna protected somehow. *Sarukenshi walks away then walks past Pietro who makes his way to Layna*
Pietro:..So Asuna seems like she's pretty fond of us. *Layna and Pietro see Asuna with the others laughing cheerily at Luffy and Sarukenshi dancing with chopsticks in their noses and holding bamboo sieves*
Layna: *She laughs as well* Yeah you guys are great friends to be around and you are strong too boot.
Pietro: Yup that does seem apparent doesn't it.
Layna: So how long you and Sarukenshi have been with the Strawhats?
Pietro: Well actually I joined Saru we just don't have a ship so their ship is our ship heheh we've only been on for less than a week.
Layna: But you seem so trusting of Sarukenshi and the others like you've met them for years.
Pietro: You know I don't really know why I trust him as much as I do I just knew I should go with him, he'll give me the adventure I thought I would never know. You should take him up on his offer while you can you'll see what I mean for yourself. *Walks off and joins the others*
Layna: Offer? What did he mean by…*Layna thinks back to what Sarukenshi told her when they first met "Well what if you had some people that would like to help you and your sister." An hour or two passes and everyone on the deck is saying their goodbyes to Asuna and Layna*
Nami: Bye Asuna next time we'll go over more charts I collect on the New World ok.
Asuna: Ok thanks big sis Nami *She hugs Nami tightly* I wish I could stay with you on your ship Saru and Eyebrow-chan *She teases as she walks over to Laynas side*
Nami: You two take care of each other ok you're sisters no matter what. Do what's best for one another.
Luffy: We'll come back so don't worry this isn't bye forever. *Layna looks at everyone smiling then focuses on Sarukenshi and recalls what he said to Gunner "And that's something I'll risk my life for too"*
Layna: Hey Asuna I have a question for you.
Asuna: What is it sis?
Layna: How fast can you get all the toys back on my ship and back over here? *She smiles brightly at Asuna she also has a wide grin*
Asuna: Not fast enough! I'll go tell them.
Commander Cuddles: No need Lady Asuna. *Commander Cuddles and all the other toys approach the shore on Layna's ship* We have all the food and supplies and other empty toys as well were ready to shove off whenever you are ready. *Salutes*
Layna:haha at ease Commander. First we need permission to come aboard, if it's alright with you guys.
Strawhats: WELCOME ABOARD! *Group hugs all around*
Luffy: Sanji get some food out here time for a feast hehehe.
Sanji: Way ahead of you captain *Sanji brings out a giant grill* Food will be ready in a few. *Soon into the night sounds of drinking, eating and partying ensue Layna sits between Pietro and Sarukenshi*
Layna: So you have an opening for a sniper and a navigator in your crew?
Sarukenshi: *Chuckles warmly* I think we can squeeze you in.
Pietro: But to prove your allegiance you have to wear this *pulls out the paper bags Luffy made for Sarukenshi and Pietro, the three laugh cheerily and the party goes on*
End of Chapter 13
"When you find yourself at the crossroads, just don't lose hope" ~ Crossroads by I Prevail