Hey guys! So more One Piece finally starts getting added, and the plot actually starts solidifying at this point, so pay attention. So Sengoku talks to the antagonists of this story at the beginning, if you read or know Gintama you'll know instantly who he's talking to, if not, it'll be explained in later chapter. And trouble gets stirred in Water 7, with two old villians close behind.
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Sengoku was going through various paperwork in his office, a serious matter weighing in on his mind. He stared at the two men before him in suspicion; what they were proposing was too good to be true. "Are you telling me this is true?" The fleet admiral asked hesitantly.
"Rest assured that my unit and I are at your disposal, Fleet Admiral Sengoku-sama." The first man who spoke was dressed in a formal, all white military uniform. He was tall, had a comb over, pale with grey hair, and wore a monocle. The thing that stuck out the most to Sengoku was the device the man was playing at. He was pushing tiny buttons, was rectangular-shaped, and had a small screen on it.
"Uh…what is that device in your hand?" Sengoku asked.
"Ah, I keep forgetting that this world is deprived of modern technology. This, in my hand, is a cell phone. It's a communication device that we use in place in what you would use Den Den Mushi in. It's a shame though, because I can't get a signal here, so I can't send any messages to my email-buddies." Sighed the white-clad man.
"Inconveniences met are awarded with major conveniences." The other man smirked. Sengoku frowned; the second one just made him unnerved. The other man was much more unkempt than his companion; he was pale with dark hair, wore a purple yukata, and smoked a Japanese pipe. He carried a sword casually at his hip, but was ready to draw when necessary. The most distinctive thing about him was the bandaged left eye, and how the warping wrapped around alongside his head. The man stood up and looked out the window. "It's an interesting world you live in Sengoku-san, but please remember…neither side will be satisfied, unless if mutual trust can be assured for both right now."
"Ah…" Sengoku nodded.
Meanwhile- Water 7
After getting a whole geography lesson from the Rolling Pirates' captain, the Odd-Jobs group soon found themselves stopped at the Shipwright island. Lola stepped off the ship with the Risky Brothers. "Do you need us to accompany you?"
"Actually, that'd be great." Shinpachi nodded. "We don't know anything about these islands, so any guidance will be great."
"In that case, follow me. Iceburg-san and Paulie-san would be happy to help!" Lola smiled and lead them forward.
"Iceburg-san?" Gintoki repeated, picking wax out of his ears.
"Ah. He's the mayor of Water 7, and he's one of the best shipwrights on this island; he'll be happy to help you after we tell him what happened." Lola reassured.
"And this Paulie-san?" Gintoki added.
"Ah. He's the Vice-President of the Galley-La Company, the most prominent Shipwright company in the world; he and Iceburg-san run the company together to support Water 7." Lola explained.
"I see. Are most islands supported by enterprises of some kind?" Shinpachi asked.
"Sort of." The first Risky brother answered. "Each island is different with its own economic situation, so it really depends on which island you go to."
"I see. That makes sense." The glasses-kid nodded.
"Whatever, as long as they've got a ship and guide to spare-" Gintoki was cut-off by a watched sound.
"OI! Don't throw up all over my stand! What are you doing?" The group turned to Kagura, to see her throwing up all over fresh produce at a fruits stand.
"I got sick on the ship…so…I don't feel so…BLIP!" She barfed once again all over the once-delicious fruit.
"You idiot! Throw up in the garbage! Not on my stand!" The stand-owner yelled.
"But your fruit is garbage, so there!" Kagura yelled.
"Why you-"
"Kagura-chan!" Gintoki pulled her away hastily and smiled at the shop-keeper. "I'm sorry bout her, we just came from a very rough sailing trip, and she's not used to traveling by ship."
"I don't care! Just pay me back for my produce!" The man yelled.
"Now kind sir, I'm sure-"
"OI! You there!" Gintoki vein-popped, pissed off at how people were cutting off his sentences.
"What is it you-" Gintoki's and Shinpachi's eyes bugged out of their heads at what they saw. He saw two very beautiful, but very odd-looking women. Both had square-shaped afros and pointy noses and were doing a weird pose at him, but it was the outfit that caught his eye. One had a yellow short-short with a yellow bikini top, while the other had a red camisole, but wore a bikini bottom. Despite his lower groin calling to him, Gintoki knew it was probably not a good idea to approach them with such intentions at the moment. "Uh…hi?"
"Lola-san?" The yellow one asked. "Who are these people? Are they friends of yours?"
"Ah! Mozu-san! Kiwi-san! Yes, they're friends of mine! Just let them pay for the fruit, and-" DASH! Lola and the Risky Brother sweat-dropped at the runaway Permhead, but that was when they noticed something- the glasses kid, sporting a massive nosebleed and seemed to be unconscious.
With Gintoki
'Sorry Shinpachi-kun! You'll be remembered!' Gintoki thought heartlessly, as he dashed through random alleyways and streets, with the teenage girl over his shoulder.
"Gin-chan…I feel sick again…" Kagura groaned.
"W-Wait! Don't puke yet!" He stopped in the middle of a bridge, and put Kagura down. She leaned over the railing, and started puking again. "Geez…this is what you get for eating so much! Since when do you get sea sick! You've been on roller coasters! Hell, even rode in out of control spaceships! How the hell do you get sick on a ship?"
"Shut up Gin-chan! You don't know what it's like to be me!" Kagura exclaimed.
"What the hell does that have to do with anything? You're just trying to get out of paying for the produce!" Gintoki exclaimed.
"I don't know! But I'm glad we live in an age where parents are required to care for their sick kids." Kagura replied.
"Sick my ass! Are you feeling better now or not?" Gintoki demanded. After receiving another groan in response, Gintoki ran a hand through his hair in agitation, when he noticed something- a stand that sold wooden swords. Due to the fact that he gave back the sword he had used to beat that Navy-bastard's ass, he needed another one. "Excuse me, kind miss…"
Meanwhile, Kagura was left to dwell in her misery. She had about aborted every single scrap she had scarfed down her throat while she had been here, making her realize just how rich the food she ate was. Feeling someone pull on her China-dress, she turned to a blonde girl about a head shorter than hair. She had to erect, blonde pig-tails, a wide smile, a blue bunny with her. "What?" She asked the girl.
"Hehehe! My name's Chimney! And I couldn't help but notice that you're sick!" She smiled.
"No shit, Sherlock." Kagura grumbled.
Not fazed by the rudeness, the blonde continued. "This is my pet rabbit, Gonbe. He thinks he's a cat! Hehehe!"
"Am I supposed to care kid?" Kagura twitched in annoyance.
"Yeah! My granny has some great sea-sick medicine, come on!" Deciding that she had nothing to lose, Kagura followed suit.
Meanwhile, by the time Gintoki finally managed to swindle the stand-owner out of a free wooden sword, he turned his attention back to Kagura. Although, the stand owner had bluntly stated that the sword was just to get Gintoki to leave. But that was when he noticed something, his small daughter-figure wasn't around. "Eh…Kagura-chan?"
With Shinpachi
Shinpachi groaned and woke up, finding himself in an unfamiliar living room, he also found himself tied up. He then found himself staring at an odd-looking group of people, who were all doing weird poses.
"Welcome intruder! Prepare for the Franky Family interrogation special!" The weird people said while posed. It was then, the two beautiful women appeared.
"Who are you and what do you want with Lola-chama?" They demanded together.
"Don't worry Shinpachi-kun, I'm working on an appeal for you!" Lola and the Risky Brothers cheered him on while having some rum.
Shinpachi sweat-dropped. "I'm in hell, aren't I?"
With Gintoki
"Kagura-chan? Kagura-chan?" Gintoki called and searched in several barrels to find the girl with the parasol and humongous strength. After several minutes of searching, Gintoki found himself in a relatively-normal neighborhood, and decided to take a breath. "Well so far this day could be better…Shinpachi's captured, Kagura's missing, and her sadist boyfriend's going to kill me if I return empty-handed." Just when he was about to pull out some of his hair, Gintoki heard something.
" Don't turn away
(Don't give in to the pain)
Don't try to hide
(Though they're screaming your name)
Don't close your eyes
(God knows what lies behind them)
Don't turn out the light
(Never sleep never die)"
Gintoki heard singing, and not just any singing- one of the most popular singing groups for AMVs! He started following to the sound, eventually leading to a window, leading him to peak through. Expecting to find a beautiful lady in the midst of bathing, he found something completely different.
"Fallen angels at my feet
Whispered voices at my ear
Death before my eyes
Lying next to me I fear
She beckons me
Shall I give in
Upon my end shall I begin
Forsaking all I've fallen for
I rise to meet the end- !"
"GAAAAAAAAAHHHH! My eyes! I saw something no man should ever see!" Gintoki covered his eyes and fell off the trashcan he was standing on. He was rolling around on the ground in pain.
"What do you have right to complain about pervert? Didn't anyone tell you to never interrupt a woman's bathing time while she's listening to the radio?" The radio! That made perfect sense! The radio was a snail, but still! It made more sense than this beast having that beautiful voice! The old woman had leaned out the window, hadn't bothered covering herself. The old woman was quite a sight indeed, she was old and was very rotundant, resembling a dugong. Gintoki couldn't take it anymore and tried to run off. "Oh no you don't!" Throwing a scrub-brush at him, it hit, and Gintoki was incapacitated.
With Kagura
While the boys were getting a taste of Water 7, Kagura was getting her taste of the Sea Train, and she didn't like it. "I thought you said we were going to your granny's?"
"We are! But I just remembered that it's Sunday, and I'm the Shift Conductor on this day! Sorry, but I have to operate the Sea Train before we see Granny Kokoro!" Chimney informed cheerfully.
"Make it stop…" Kagura could feel more coming up. "I'm gonna be sick again!" She ran to a bathroom without another word.
"Hehehehe…must've ate somethin' bad huh, Gonbe-chan?" Chimney grinned. The blue rabbit stifled a giggle and nodded. As they were laughing, they hadn't noticed one customer in particular, who had been watching the girl for awhile now. Putting down his newspaper, he straightened up his tie and suit and walked towards the pair.
"Excuse me." He patted the young girl's shoulder.
Chimney turned around and smiled. "Yes good sir?" She bowed slightly. "How may I assist you?"
"I am Inspector Corgi for the World Government, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to come with me." He frowned down at her.
"Huh? Why?" She tilted her head.
"Confidential, just come with me, please." The man replied shortly, trying to pull her along.
"Stop!" Chimney and Gonbe struggled for several minutes, but the interaction was abruptly stopped.
"You know…Sadist says it's illegal to kidnap people." Kagura frowned at the sight in front of her. "Let go of her; she's taking me to see her grandma for sea sickness."
Corgi frowned, sizing the girl up. She wore a red china dress with leggings underneath, carried a parasol, and had normal shoes; just a normal citizen. "This isn't your concern miss, just leave us."
"No. If she leaves, then I have to find another cure for sea sickness." Kagura grumbled.
His frown deepened, and reached into his pocket. Chimney and Gonbe's eyes widened when they saw a pistol had been drawn. "Under the authority of the World Government, I am placing this girl and her acquaintances under arrest. I'll ignore you if you choose to cooperate."
"World Government huh? That's the second time I've heard of you bastards." Kagura frowned. "Ne, Chim-chan; how long before we got off this thing?"
"We're arriving in Enies Lobby in 15min." The girl tremored with realization.
"Ah. As you can see there's no way to escape." Seeing the China girl's confusion, Corgi continued. "You see, Eneis Lobby is the headquarters of Cipher Pole, the intelligence network of the World Government. You will be surrounded by Sea Kings, marines, and the power of Absolute Justice; so please…sit down awhile…I'm sorry…what's your name?"
"Kagura, Queen of Kabukicho." Kagura smirked, cracking her knuckles.
With Shinpachi
After finally convincing the Franky Family that Shinpachi was in no way a threat, or responsible in any way shape or form for the destroyed produce, was the boy finally untied. He was currently having tea with everyone at the Franky house, along with Lola and the Risky Brothers. Lola was currently telling the group what had happened when the Odd-jobs trio dropped-in for to rescue them.
"They really arrested because they thought you knew where Gecko Moriah was?" Kiwi asked.
"Ah. After the Mareinford War two years ago, the World Government has gone nuts yah know. So it's not surprising that they'd suspect me and my crew since we were imprisoned by him for so long." Lola sighed.
"Ano…" Shinpachi interrupted. "If I may ask, who are the Shichibukai exactly?"
"Eh? You mean Lola-chama didn't tell you?" Mozu asked.
"Well, my friends and I were busy trying to explain where we came from and all, so it didn't really come up." The boy rubbed the back of head bashfully.
"I see…well for starters, Gecko Moria used to be one of the Shichibukai." Kiwi explained. "They're essentially middle-men that serve between the pirates and the marines. In exchange for their cooperation with the World Government, they get complete immunity from the law. In exchange for a muzzle, they get a very long leash."
"So essentially, all they have to do is sign a paper, and they can do whatever they want? That's not Justice, that's a conspiracy." Shinpachi sweat-dropped but then got serious again. "And the 'Marineford War', would you mind telling me about that?"
"Sure. Two years ago, the great Pirate King's son, Gol. D. Ace was captured." Lola spoke. "At the time, he was a part of the Whitebeard Pirates, the largest and strongest pirate crew in the world. Whitebeard himself is considered the world's strongest man, and he had the whole pirate world has his oyster. Everyone loved and respected him, especially his crew."
"Was this Whitebeard-san a kind person?" Shinpachi asked.
"Oh the kindest!" Lola advocated. "He loved his crew like family, and they like a father. So when Ace-san was captured, Whitebeard was enraged; he gathered all of his men and allies and charged Marineford. That island was supposedly a fortress at the world's center, but that war sunk the island; they were going to execute Ace on the crimes of piracy and being the descendant of Gol. D. Roger, and in order to rescue the man he called his son, he went to war with the Navy and World Government. And the biggest war the world had ever seen occurred."
'Just like when the Amanto started kidnapping humans.' Shinpachi frowned at the similarity. "So what you're saying is…they literally just wanted to execute Ace-san for public statement against the pirates; correct me if I'm wrong, but Ace-san was a good man."
"Eh." Lola nodded.
"I see…" The boy's frown saddened. "So…who won?"
"The war was fought into standstill; Red-Haired Shanks appeared and stopped the war; he essentially told both sides that both sides were fighting incessantly, and it needed to end. So there was no clear winner, and countless lives were lost on both the Navy and the Pirates." Kiwi explained.
"I see…I hope Whitebeard-san and Ace-san rest easy, knowing they're friends still remember them." Shinpachi sighed.
"Eh? What do you mean?" Mozu asked. "Whitebeard and Ace are alive."
"What? But you guys were talking in past-tense so I assumed he was dead! Don't tell me that was for dramatic effect!" He yelled.
BANG! BANG! Shinpachi's rant was interrupted, as the door was thrown open. His eyes narrowed when he noticed the Franky Family tense up, and get their weapons. Lola and the Risky Brothers also prepared themselves. He observed the men, all in expensive-looking business suits and had aimed their rifles at them all, but it was the man in front of them that just flat-out disgusted Shinpachi. He was an average-height fellow, with pale skin, pink hair, and strangely…half his face was covered in a metal mask. He also sported a metal-neck brace lined around his neck. He was smiling in glee and anticipation.
"What do you want now, Spandam?" The girls yelled.
"Oh the same thing we've all been asking for the past two years: where are they?" He asked.
"Who?" Shinpachi spoke up.
"Oh! A new face! Pardon! I didn't notice you!" Spandam smiled. "My name is Spandam, head of Cipher Pole 9; the top intelligence agency in the World Government. And we are looking for several people actually. Gecko Moria, Boa Hancock, and Crocodile; they all must be gathered at once!"
"I'm sorry, but we don't know who those people are." The boy reasoned.
"Oh, I bet you don't!" Spandam pointed his hilt in front of the boy's face. "But they do! Pirates are all scum that stick together; it makes it even sicker that they're acquainted with that damned Strawhat!"
'Strawhat?' Shinpachi thought.
"So step aside boy, and let us do our jobs." Spandam smiled arrogantly.
"And what do you plan to do here exactly?" Shinpachi asked.
"Oh that's easy!" The metal mask gleamed with smile. "We'll beat the hell out of you people until you tell us what we want!"
With Gintoki
Gintoki was having about as fun of a time as his companions were. Only they didn't have to get chewed out by a fat, old, half-naked woman in a sea-shell bikini top. He was bound and on the couch, forced to keep looking at the disturbing image in front of him.
"And further-more! It's rude to sneak up on a lady while she's bathing!" She finished. "I'll have the Franky Family take care of you!"
"Looking forward to it." Gintoki twitched in annoyance. "Could you please put a shirt on now?"
"Oh shush! Men your age don't appreciate true beauty anyways!" She exclaimed.
BANG! BANG! The door pounded, forcing Kokoro to dress herself out of instinct, much to Gintoki's relief. "Coming!" She called. "Yes?"
The Samurai tuned out most of the conversation, focusing on getting the ropes lose; he looked longingly at the Wooden Sword that lay against her kitchen table. "What are you doing?" Gintoki forced himself to sit up and look in on the action. He was face to face with a tan man, with long-brown hair, pointy beard, and purple-pin stripe suit. Gintoki stared at the guy, and stared. Until finally…
"BLACH!" He threw up all over the man's expensive suit. "Baa-san…I just saw one of the most horrific things I'll ever see in my short life. Please don't put any other thoughts into my head by introducing me to your pimp."
The room was silent, Kokoro and the man stood, frozen at Gintoki's comment. Finally, the man spoke. "Kokoro…who is this man?"
"A random peeper, I don't know him; you can have him." She replied bluntly.
"Don't talk about me like I'm nothing!" Gintoki shouted.
"Shut up! I don't know who you are or why you're here, but you're paying me a new suit." He pointed a pistol at Gintoki.
"Believe me, I did you a favor; the only thing that suit was doing for yah was making people wonder how much your girls cost." The permhead replied.
"Do you know who I am?" He demanded. After receiving a bored look from Gintoki, the man growled. "I am Spandine, chief of intelligence distribution between the different branches of World Government; I have the authority to take your life, that woman's life, and every other damn creature here."
"World Government?" Gintoki's eyes widened slightly when he remembered what Lola had said. "You bastards were mentioned a time a two."
"Hmph. If you know the gravity of the situation, then cough up the money and leave; I have serious business with this woman." He gestured.
"No one would take you seriously with all that barf on you." Kokoro replied.
"Shut up woman!" HE smirked. "That's right. You have to do everything I say now; you have to tell me where those dammed pirates are."
"Even if I did know where they are, what makes today different in the past two years?" She was phased.
"I got confirmation from agent Corgi that we have your granddaughter; she and a friend of hers are being apprehended as we speak-" He was cut-off.
"Oi, oi, oi…did this friend of her granddaughter happen to be barfing everywhere and wearing china dress?" Gintoki asked.
Spandine frowned; ignoring Kokoro's horrified expression. "Yes, what of it?"
SNAP! Gintoki snapped the ropes in half, freeing himself. He passed Kokoro, and placed a hand on her shoulder. "Relax Baa-san…" He walked into the kitchen. "Sounds like the kiddies have found their buddies…and looks like I found mine." He pointed the wooden sword at the stunned man.
Review Please! So the plot finally thickens as I promised! Water7 is probably going to take me three chapters, and yes, Ace and Whitebeard are alive, it will be explained later on. Also, all Strawhat members DID go through the two-year timeskip, which means they all got their training. I'll either say who the villains are (the ones Sengoku was talking to) next chapter or one after. But all the antagonists, other than the Navy and World Government are from Gintama. I will also bring in several other people from Gintama who aren't villains (like Sougo coming back for example).
Also, the part with Kokoro's shower scene was just meant to be funny. I have no idea if Evanescence songs exist in One Piece or not, I just thought it'd be funny. A reference to be explained is Kagura's title: Queen of Kabukicho. In Gintama, Kagura beats out all the neighborhood bullies, hence giving her the self-proclaimed title of Queen of Kabukicho, this is most prominent when she spends the day, showing a real princess around Kabukicho. Thank you! Review or PM me like always!