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All of thier eyes lit up like stars. Chopper asked enthusiastically.

"Really Rose? You have a way?"

Sanji muttered dreamily from where he was still lying on the floor.

"As expected of Rose-swan, the smart beautiful mellorine."

Usopp smirked.

"Well get on with it Rose. Don't keep us waiting."

I set the bucket carefully on the table, making sure not to spill any near Brook, Robin, or Chopper.

"Let's see if you can figure it out."

I sit down, placing my fingertips lightly against each other.

"All right, so Akainu is made of magma, right? So what can hurt magma?"

Robin frowned in concentration.

"Hmm, nothing much. I suppose cold has a factor."

I point to her.

"Exactly. Cooling magma makes it harder until it forms rocks. It takes awhile, but it does the job."

Zoro leaned his head back against the wall.

"Cooling living magma will be difficult, especially since Aokiji lost to him."

I nod.

"Also true. Cooling will not get the job done entirely. It may hurt a little, but not completely defeat him."

Sanji sat up, healed a little bit.

"Ok, if that's not your idea, what is Rose-swan?"

I hald up my hand.

"I'm getting to that."

I turn back to the group as a whole.

"All right, instead of looking at an individual, let's look at a group. What are the weaknesses of devil fruit users in general?"

I glance at the three devil fruit users at the table. Brook chuckled.

"Yohohohohoho, you know that Rose-san. The sea."

Sanji sat next to Nami, and for once looks serious.

"So what? We can't just douse him with water."

I grin, hoping they will find the answer. I know Robin does first at the spark in her eye and the large gasp. I laugh.

"Ah, Robin get's it."

Chopper looked incredibly confused.

"I don't. What are you thinking of?"

I grin.

"So, what if we combine the two?"

Everyone in the kitchen was silent. I explained.

"Cooling doesn't work by itself, obviously, but what if we froze ocean water? Aokiji was simply ice, just water, but if we combine two weaknesses, it might prove enough to weaken him slightly. Think about it. The ice will cool him down, and even if he melts it and reverts it back to seawater, or vapor, then the seawater still hits him and affects him."

Zoro looked incredibly interested in this plan.

"So how are we going to hit him with these? We can't just throw ice at him."

I wrap my arm around Usopp's shoulder.

"No, we can't. However, I know something that involves more accuracy and strength anyway."

Usopp gulped.

"You don't mean..."

I smile.

"Of course I do Usopp. You are the sniper king remember. If we both make ice bullets to shoot at him, it would work incredibly better."

Usopp groaned.

"Do I have to?"

I nod again, squeezing him.

"Yes. You and I are the only snipers to use a slingshot. Guns will only melt the ice, and we can't have that."

Usopp looked at me in despair, and I just had to laugh.

"All right, with that settled, I need help making the things. Franky I commision you to make the molds. Sanji, you monitor the freezing process. Usopp, you and I will draw the water."

I see Zoro yawning in the corner.

"Zoro, want to help?"

He yawned loudly.

"Not particularly."

Sanji leapt at him snarling.

"Hey Mosshead, watch how you treat Rose-swan."

I just chuckled.

"Fine fine, but no naps."

Zoro mock glared at me. I just grinned back. Chopper tapped my leg.

"Hey Rose, can we help?"

I shook my head, patting the reindeer.

"Sorry Chopper, but I don't want to hurt you, Robin, or Brook. Otherwise I would let you help. You guys can help supervise the operation if you like."

Zoro cleared his throat.

"Hey Rose. Aren't you forgetting something?"

Forgetting something? I narrow my eyes at him.

"Not that I know of why?"

He sighed, tapping his head.

"You are our only strategist. You have made one strategy on one person out of the entire battle. Don't you think you should focus on more plans instead of drawing water?"

Oh, he's right. It would be hard to focus on both tasks at once. I frown.

"I suppose."

Nami offered.

"I will help draw the water Rose, no big deal, but I need someone to hold the helm steady."

Robin created four other hands to add to her natural two.

"I can handle that Nami."

I grin. Everyone working together like this makes me feel so elated. Maybe we will get this done. Chopper clapped.

"All right, everybody get to work."

I salute playfully.

"Aye aye, Chopper."

And with that we seperated. I stayed at the table with Chopper and Brook, focusing but not focusing on the activity around me. Brook played music again to help me focus, and Chopper, full into the part of supervising, belted out orders left and right. Zoro took a more silent roll of supervising, watching carefully with his one eye as he slowly checked his swords. Chopper stood on a chair.

"All right, let's move it people. We have a deadline to meet".

Within two minutes, Franky had created several molds, each one to make a hundred 'ice bullets' at a time. He nodded at me, and then retreated back to his workshop to work on my previous commision. I feel a little guilty about making him work overtime, but I'm sure it will be worth it in the end.

Nami and Usopp had a little system going on. Usopp would pull the bucket up on the rope after filling it to the deck, while Nami would carry the bucket to Sanji, who would pour it into the molds and shove them into the freezer. All other food was removed, and because of Luffy's absence was not eaten, but placed to the side.

Saltwater freezes at a lower temperture then regular water because of the salinity. therefore the freezer must be turned down to even lower temperatures. Therfore, as not to spoil the food, we needed to remove it. Also, for space.

So surrounded by the chaos around me, I retreated back into my mind to discuss further plans. We had one guy taken care of, and it was only a hypothesis, nothing proven. The 'ice bullets' could possibly work, at least hurt other devil fruit users as well. Kizaru, possibly.

Ok, regular grunts we can take out. It's just a matter strength. Not to mention the pacifistas, but they shouldn't be much of a problem for this crew, let alone the other strength we have.

Ok, so let's think logistics. I know how the setup is, and as for charging in, I'm all for it, but I would like to avoid the encircling walls as much as possible. So assuming what we have, let's say Jinbe brings some fishmen, they can destroy the ships. We can send a distraction into the bay, but I'm not going to send people unless I know they are strong.

Ok, so we send the orignal Straw-hat crew with the Sunny down the middle. They will cause the most ruckus because of their strength, past achievments, and connection to Luffy. They will go in the middle.

The other forces will split into two groups into a flanking attack, turning into a three pronged attack. Hmm, should I send a small group from the back? Maybe, I will weigh my further options later, if I need to.

The leaders should stay with their group. Shanks, Raliegh, and Law should go on one side, while Hancock and Ivankov will go on another. Hopefully, since Ivankov will bring Okama, they will get along better then regular men. Jinbe and the Revolutionary army will take care of the ships together. Yes, this could work.

Suddenly, The ship jerked to one side. In fact, it turned completely 90 degrees. I almost fell out of my chair, and managed to grab Chopper before he hit the deck. Nami, now soaking wet because of the bucket she had been carrying asked angrily.

"What the heck happened? What's Robin doing?"

I followed her outside to see what had happened, and smiled. We found the current to take us to Marineford.