The Voyage of Sarukenshi Chapter 20
Hello readers its been a while since the last chapter was posted but I don't plan on stopping for sure any time soon so again I apologize for the wait and any future delays I hope you enjoy this chapter.
*Nurse Akina has just revealed the horrific news that Asuna is going to be sent to Marijoa soon to Layna and the others*
Layna: What the hell happened!? You were just taking her to get a toy how does JAIL get mixed into that story, EXPLAIN! *Layna pins Hitodenshi to the wall with her arrow aimed at his throat*
Hitodenshi: Ok ok heres what happened. *Hitodenshi and Asuna some time ago are seen walking down the plaza*
Asuna: So what's your name Mr. Muscles?
Hitodenshi: It's Hitodenshi but you can just call me Hito, so you like toys huh.
Asuna: Yeah I got lots of them like Commander Cuddles, Lieutenant Larry and..
Hitodenshi: Haha they sound like fun how long you've had them for?
Asuna: Since I was really little I played with them all the time in the big house, Oh whoops I mean factory hehe sis told me that wasn't really a house, she was right too. Especially since we already had our own homes that we lived in, we just played with the toys there a lot.
Hitodenshi: A factory for toys, so you tested the toys they made I assume.
Asuna: Noo I hate test! We just played with the toys and sometimes the grown-ups would ask what toys we didn't like and if they were broken or something like that.
Hitodenshi:….Uh okay fine I guess you weren't testing them you're right so did your sister play at the factory when she was your age too?
Asuna: Nope I didn't meet sis until everyone on the island had already left, ohh is this the store? *Asuna ask with a wide eyed smile as she points to a fairly large building in comparison to the other smaller huts and small shops it takes up a good part of the block it has a light brown sign that reads "Hordys Hobby Shop"*
Hitodenshi: Yup old Hordys store, he has a bunch of stuff here from herbs, snacks, medicine, serve ware scrolls, books, assorted weapons, and toys you name it he's probably hoarding it somewhere Heheh. *The two walk into the store and immediately feel cramped for space inside the large store is filled with shelves and barrels with various items in them including painting, medicnes, lanterns, and other assorted items just as Hitodenshi described *Hey Hordy where you at man!
Hordy: Oh hey Hito that you!? Meet me over at the counter! *A voice shouts from across the store*
Hitodenshi: Already there ya hoarding old goat! *Hito yells from across the counter in the direction of a opened door behind it where the voice is heard*
Hordy: I'm still not old enough to not kick you hollering behind Hehehaha. * A tall blonde short haired man approaches the counter from the opened door holding a large crate and places it on the table revealing his white leather jacket that's been fitted to his fit toned physique unzipped exposing his lightly tan torso he also has dark blue cargo pants with black hiking boots,* So what do you wan..*Hordy notices Asuna and quickly adjust his mustache and twirls the toothpick hanging in his mouth then smiles* Well hello there and what's your name Madame?
Asuna: My names Asuna, nice to meet you . *Asuna smiles warmly at Hordy*
Hordy: My my you seem like a nice young lady what are you doing hanging around this muscle head, *Leans in toward Asunas ear* Blink twice if you're here against your will.
Hitodenshi: Very funny old timer she's with me I took her here because she was looking for some toys. Think you can oblige her?
Hordy: Hmm toys eh? Lemme see here, *Ducks under the counter the sound of items being rummaged as he sifts through his inventory* Aha here we are. *He places a box labeled "Toys and figures" onto the counter in front of Asuna then takes out one of the toys and places it standing up* Well here we got a Humandrill King action figure *A replica of a large baboon in gold samurai upper body armor is placed on the counter* very good condition, a strong likeness to the deadly copycat primates and even comes with its own real sword or in this case a dagger I suppose heheh. * then theres this Sky warrior * A toy of muscular man with broad shoulders long dark blue hair tanned skin and red face paint with wings on its back carrying a large cannon like weapon on its shoulder is placed on the counter next to the humandrill* don't let its angelic wings fool you he's quite the fighter based on the native shandorians of Skypia. Lastly we have the hero to all Vulcan 2.0 * A toy of a Young man with a fit build with an orange and red jumpsuit with a red cape and orange gloves with a crest on his chest of a V and 2.0 below it it has blonde hair with black highlights that is trimmed but hangs just over his forehead* He's got the body of a robot and the strength of a hundred men, he can fly he's the best friend anyone would love to have and he has other surprises in store.
Asuna: Wow! They're all so cool, you really do have everything!
Hordy: Heheh so which one would ya like?
Asuna: One?...Hmmm *Asuna stares intensely at the three toys she grows a bit frustrated and confused on the choice* This one!...Wait no This one..uhh.
Hordy: Heh tell you what you can have em if you promise me you'll take care of em and treat them like your friends. Think you can do that for me?
Asuna: *Nods* You be I'll take good care of them we'll have lots of fun thanks Mr. Hordy . *Asuna smiles as she holds the toys in her arms*
Hitodenshi: Always easy with the ladies, no wonder you have so much junk your only profit is giving half of it away *Chuckles* see you around Hordy.
Hordy: Ha Shut it fish brat say hi to the boss for me. *The two leave the store and start walking down the plaza*
Hitodenshi: Well you certainly look happy.
Asuna: Yup I got three new friends now to bring home to our family.
Hitodenshi: Speaking of family you said you and your sister aren't related and that you had first met when everyone had already left your hometown. Why did they leave and to add, why did you stay.
Asuna: They were scared of me and my friends. *She holds her Vulcan toy close to her face then kisses it on the head* Wake up Vulcan. *Suddenly the toys eyes bright blue eyes blink then it moves and leaps out of Asunas arms*
Vulcan: Vulcan 2.0 the hero of justice and protector of Miss Asuna is on the scene!
Hitodenshi: Al..alright then so you ate a devil fruit I assume?
Asuna: Mhmm the Game-Game fruit it lets me bring toys to life and play games with whoever I want with whatever rules I place as well.
Hitodenshi: Hmm so everybody got scared of you because of your toy friends?
Asuna: Yeah and the time I turned one of the kids into a goose. *Hitodneshi stares slightly shocked and somewhat horrified look* Well what did he expect when playing duck duck goose? After a while nobody wanted to play with me and the grown ups at the toy factory got scared by my friends and left the island then everyone else left too.
Hitodenshi: You were alone? Where were parents during all this?
Asuna: They were the bosses of the factory, they made really awesome toys and games, so good that some people with funny helmets and weird looking clothes and a huge ship came to my island and wanted them to make toys just for them so they left with that ship that was when I was really small one of the villagers took care of me for a bit until they left the island too.
Hitodenshi: Celestial Dragons hmm I see, well you're not alone anymore.
Asuna: Yeah I have my sis, Pietro, Sarukenshi, my toy friends and oh also Luffy and his friends too even Clemantine.
Hitodenshi: You got me too and Pops, Dorobotsu even Fisresu is a good guy when you give him the chance. *Asuna and Hitodenshi share a smile at their new found friendship*
Asuna: Thanks I have lots of new friends now.
Hitodenshi: *The two stop just outside The Blue Flame* Hey gimme a sec I have to have a chat with my boss real quick you wait here, this bar isn't a place for a nice girl like you ok I'll be right back.
Asuna: Ok Hito. *Hitodenshi walks into the bar and gazes around he sees its calm a few customers seen enjoying theyre grog and food the boss is seen at the counter in his hood serving drinks*
Boss: Alright here comes two Blue Flame specials! *The boss takes two shot glasses twirls them around tosses up 4 ice cubes into the air places the shot glasses down right where they land then pours the alcohol into the drink* Now for the Final touch, *He wipes his hand quickly over each glass a small light blue and yellow flame dances on top of the glasses the bar patrons all laugh and cheer at the Bosses trick*
Hitodenshi: You wanna make that three?
Boss: There's the jailbird you're early, what did the old man show mercy on ya?
Hitodenshi: Yeah right I wish *he says as he rubs his head as he recalls being thrown into the house from Paz* I came to apologize about earlier today.
Boss: Don't need one not the first time, but I got a feeling it may just be the last. *Smirks under his hood*
Hitodenshi: What do you mean by that?
Boss: *Grabs a rag and begins cleaning some glasses by the sink behind him* You're a good kid respectful, trustworthy, headstrong, honorable all these things make you who you are and more. I know you want to honor Jimbei for all he did for you but beating up some ignorant fools at a bar isn't how you want to do it am I right in stating that? Your life needs a change of scenery yours as well as mine I suppose, I have feeling you'll find some friends who will join you which is good cause your usual group tends to attract trouble heheh.
Hitodenshi:…You're right, there are better ways to honor Jimbei and all fishmen and I'm gonna find it! Heh guess you'll need a new bartender.
Boss: Guess so I'll take this as your resignation then. *The two exchange warm smiles then pause as they hear a commotion outside the bar* Wonder what that's about.
Asuna: arhgg let me go! *Hitodenshi and the Boss walk outside where a small crowd of bar patrons gathered surrounding an unconscious marine and a panicking Asuna being dragged away by two other marines in cuffs*
Hitodenshi: Asuna calm down! Just behave yourself until you see Nurse Akina and Dr. Adam ok! Tell them you're a friend of mine alright! *The Boss looks to an old woman in a plaid dress in the crowd*
Boss: Excuse me madam but just what happened here?
Old woman: The poor thing was being harassed by those hoodlums in uniform. One of them got handsy and that's when her odd toy attacked the fellow on the ground there, that's when those two took that opportunity to arrest her.
Hitodenshi: Oh man, well it's her first offense they'll be easy on her I gotta go let everyone know I'll catch up with ya later boss! *Hitodenshi runs back to Paz house*
Boss: Something tells me things are going to get rough around here, aint that saying something *Smirks* Alright everyone Bars closing early you don't have to go home but you can't stay here.
*We take you back to Paz's house as Hitodenshi concludes the story*
Hitodenshi: But from what Akina told us things are far more dire than I had hoped.
*Just then Vulcan jumps out of Akinas coat pocket*
Vulcan: We must save Miss Asuna!
Fisresu: What the hell is that?
Layna: You must be one of the new toys.
Akina: Yes your sister put him in my pocket and made sure I came to you. *Vulcan hops onto the ground and stops at Sarukenshis feet*
Vulcan: You're Saru-chan correct?
Sarukenshi: Yes that's right.
Vulcan: Then we are to team up and help Miss Asuna, she proclaimed you were a hero as well and saved her and her sister once before.
Sarukenshi: *Sarukenshi smiles slightly at Vulcan then looks up at everyone* Alright then we better get started, hope you all don't have any priors because we're headed to jail. *Meanwhile on a navy ship not too far from the island a transponder snail rings and an unknown captain answers*
Captain: This is Captain Otoru speaking…Yes Vice admiral I can make the pick up I'm not to far from the island I should be there in less than two hours. Don't worry sir efficiency is a reflection of a Superior Marine. *Click*
Two hours left to save Asuna! The Jail break mission begins in chapter 21.