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It seems I did some shenanigans with this chapter. I'm really sorry for uploading from chapter here and thank you Kouzoui Chisei for pointing it out. This is the real 10-th chapter.
Last time:
What I'm trying to say here is: Admiral Akainu made a deal he hadn't any right to seal and was keeping it from his superiors. I think if he's given the chance he's going to try and send me, Ace, Sabo and our nakama to the Impel Down, but he won't say anything to save his own neck. That's the kind of person he is.
Nami's POV (little while before depart)
At night I 'borrowed' few maps as well as money from safe, but don't think I'm going to give it back. This was the last time and night we're here without shackles or some other accessory, so everyone made sure to take whatever we might need. I had the keys from the seastone cuffs as Luffy asked too.
"Do you have everything you need Luffy-sama?" asked some guy that was helping load our ship, more likely Garp's, but that's minor detail. "Do we have lots of meat?" the guy nodded. "In that case we are ready to set sail!" Exclaimed Luffy happily and before anyone could blink I punched that moron. "There are more important things than meat!" The only reply was confused blink and I let it go. This is Luffy. It's simply not worth it if I don't want to deal with headache.
"Senny-chan! Here to wish me luck?" asked Luffy incoming Fleet Admiral while most of the marines gaped at her nickname for him. "Yes, I came to bid you goodbye and as well to wish you luck. Try not to do anything drastic I have enough paperwork as it is." Sengoku said jokingly, but his eyes held serious flicker, he totally mean this. Only if he knew. I kept the nervous chuckle that was threatening to escape.
"Vice-Admiral I hope your mission goes well and I expect report as soon something happens. Do I make myself clear?" Sengoku suddenly changed his behavior when addressing Luffy and to my surprise she did as well. "Clear as crystal, Fleet Admiral." She said in serious voice and saluted to him. Now I knew I missed something even Sanji, Ussop and Chopper noticed. Together we came to stand by her side and saluted too. Sengoku acknowledged our presence and nodded at us before leaving.
"What are you waiting for?! We're setting sail. Keep moving men!" Luffy roared at crew and got howls of agreement answering her.
Luffy's POV
When we were departing I was kind of expecting of Bakainu to show up, fortunately he must have thought that my vacation (the one mentioned in chapter 1) earlier prove me enough of a marine. In either case he didn't see me off or warn me about what would happen if I escaped and I was happy. It seems this journey is going to be easier than I imagined.
We were on the ocean for about two days already when I decided it's time for me to leave. "Guys, listen to me. I'm leaving the ship for awhile and in the meantime you're to listen Nami's orders. So don't be mean to her! Oh, and keep this secret from others." I added the last part with wink and they instantly agreed. Until they realized something. "How are you going to get out of here, we're in the middle of the sea!"
"The nearest island ain't that far I'll use geppo (one of the six powers, allows user to 'walk' on the air) to get there." I said like it's most obvious answer, which is. The crew, sans my nakama, wished me luck with whatever I'm about to do and I grinned in thanks.
"Sanji, give this letter to Red-haired Shanks, it's explaining the situation to him, cause I don't think I will arrive soon to be at time to meet them." I said softly to him, the only ones who could hear were my nakama. "Under any circumstances don't tell Shanks my identity." My friends had written all over their faces questions but agreed to my request. I smiled at them and left the ship, this time I didn't say goodbye, after all I want to see them again, so no way in hell I'm going to say farewell to them.
Sanji's POV
It's 4 days already since we departed from Marineford and two days since Luffy left. All of us are getting quite anxious, because we are finally approaching Red Force. It's on the close to the coast of one of the uninhabited island. The next part is going to be tricky, to get close to them enough to deliver Luffy's letter without them attacking.
"Don't tick them of Sanji. I know you're strong, but you can't defeat all of them." Nami-swan said coming to stand behind me together with Ussop and Chopper. "If you get in the trouble call the great Ussop-sama and I will come to your rescue." Ussop said with shaking knees and Chopper nodded, saying he will come as well, but... "Dear Nami-swan, please don't worry about me. If I die, I'll die happy knowing you care about me." I exclaimed, ignoring the other two. "Even if I want to stay with you and share my love with you I need to go before they come after us first." I said to her and started to go away. "What about us?!" Ussop and Chopper yelled at me, angry that I'm ignoring them. "Oh, right. Take care of Nami-swan, bastards."
"I'm here to speak with your captain." I said when I was close enough for the guards to hear me. They looked suspicious of me. I wasn't wearing marine garbs anymore, just my favorite suit, but I'm still stranger and on top of that I came from marine ship. They glanced at me, but took out den-den mushi and called someone. After little chat they let me through. I find myself walking with two pirates that were clearly sent as an escort. I smirked to myself. This is gonna be interesting.
Shanks's POV
"Captain, don't lie to us, this is clearly impossible!" yelled one of the crewmembers, I chuckled and started to answer, but was interrupted by incoming person. "You're that shitty bastard, Red-haired Shanks?" I looked at him surprised. Some complete stranger waltzed into den of one of the most dangerous pirates and called leader shitty bastard? This kid has guts, make me wonder what he is doing here.
He didn't wait for agreement and went to stand in front of me. My boys were starting to stand up as well, probably planning on gutting him for his rudeness, but Benn told them off. The blonde brat looked bemused for some reason. "This is for you." he said thrusting letter at me and I raised one eyebrow taking the paper. He shrugged in reply and I went to reading, gesturing at the blond to sit.
Red-haired Shanks of the Yonko,
You're probably wondering what's going on, well that's easy, so let me explain. When you sent messenger to the Whitebeard, some people thought that you're planning meeting with him and marines can't let that happen without some knowledge about what are you going to talk about. So they sent me to follow you and to find more informartions about the meeting. Thought, they're not stupid enough, to try and stop the meeting. Truly they're idiots. They want us to tail you and expect us not to be noticed. Like someone can be idiotic enough not to notice he's followed.
I made a decision. You're to take aboard one of my nakama, he's one of the few who won't try to piss you crew. If you don't count his 'shitty bastard', but don't take it personally he calls everyone like this. Well for some reason women are excluded from this rule. Sanji won't do anything to endanger yourself or your crew. Our ship will continue to follow yours, but they are not to attack you at any cost and will keep their distance.
Oh, and why should you do it? Cause you're Shanks. So don't get Sanji killed and let him stay until you meet with Shirohige.
Vice-Admiral of the Marines
After I read the letter I started laughing really hard, whoever this Vice-Admiral is, he's really funny guy. If I didn't know any better I would say Garp, but that old goat wouldn't be so nice. I let Benn read it as well, quietly studying his reaction. He looked bemused as well. "Do you know what's in the letter?" I asked the boy, Sanji.
"Knowing her, it could be anything, she's way too random. But if she didn't get sidetracked it should be about my staying with you." He replied and I wondered 'her'. Maybe it's Vice-Admiral Tsuru? I glanced at Benn who seemed to be thinking about it as well, I guess, it sounded highly possible. If I remember right she's the only female with such rank.
"Your captain is selfish, wanting something like from you. And very brave, she just told me basically to shove it and that you're staying with us." I said this and everyone within hearing reach gaped at this guy. "Yosh, I agree to this. Seems like fun." This led disbelieving stares to be directed at me. Sanji didn't look surprised, if anything he looked like he expected this.
"My name's Sanji, sorry for intruding." I glanced at him than at Benn. "As you know, I'm Shanks and this one is my first-mate Benn. He will show you, where you will be staying. By the way, why did you come here and not your captain?" I asked genuine curiosity seeping into my tone.
"She has other tasks to do now. Don't worry thought, she will come. And why I'm alone? She trusts me." Sanji replied before going after Benn, I was right this brat is really interesting. And his captain, I can't wait to meet her, I don't think it's Tsuru anymore. Heh, can't wait to see Whitebeards face when he finds out I bring marine to our meeting. This is gonna be fun. And now where is the damned bottle?!
Luffy's POV
Sneaking into Mariejois was piece of cake, but… I found the place where are keeping documents, however unlike Marineford it's heavy guarded. Getting there won't be enjoyable, not to mention I need time to get inside and look that this is really the place where the file is kept.
It took a while, but I figured guard's shift, now I need only to wait when another one starts his shift, before knocking him out. That should give me enough time to look. This is not ideal, but it's the only option I have with my resources.
Time skip
"Hurry up, we need to keep the flames down before it spreads even more!" was the yelling I heard when I left Mariejois behind. The laugher bubbled out as I was unable to hold it anymore. I did it! I found the files and then burned it to ashes, together with half of the palace, but who cares. I certainly don't.
I was at the borders of Mariejois, but someone must have caught on. They were looking for me. However I didn't let this hinder me. I made sure the hood was firmly covering my face and then I used my devil fruits to get me out, I called upon my wings with grin never leaving my face as get further and further away. Yet I could hear clearly yell "HOLY SHIT IS THAT AN ANGEL?!" Upon hearing this I laughed harder. Now I can finally become pirate!
For story with plot that I think up as I write it's quite good, at least I think so. I hope you like it and would appreciate some reviews as motivation. So pretty please (*autor using kicked puppy eyes*)