D's Orange Will

by Zelga Lim Li

In his last minute effort to save his brother, Ace never thought that there is more to his flames. Before he knew it, he was sent somewhere far from the place he was supposed to die to a pair of bluest eyes he has ever seen. Ace X Fem Naruto.

5. Chapter 4 - Convergence

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Summary:
In his last minute effort to save his brother, Ace never thought that there is more to his flames. Before he knew it, he was sent somewhere far from the place he was supposed to die to a pair of bluest eyes he has ever seen. Ace X Fem Naruto.

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Author's note:
Thanks for the people who sympathized with our resident teme T_T Indeed, I kind of felt bad for him. A little. Anyway, I will explain in the coming chapters why he left Naruto on her own and if he will make an appearance in the One Piece world.

Also: Livvy4243, michelous, Alpha&Omega23, Narumiyu. RosemaryThief, idea . getthe and WingsofaBelle… Lots of hugs and kisses from Ziggy herself and Ace-chan:)

Now, onwards with the story… Enjoy!

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D's Orange Will
By: Zelga Lim Li

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Chapter 4 - Convergence

Somewhere near Grove 46, Saboady Archipelago…

"Are you sure?" A baby Den Den Mushi said in a worried tone, a familiar expression shown on its cute little face and a certain blonde couldn't help but squeal in delight.

"Of course I am. You did show me his wanted poster, right?" An amused voice answered back. "I do know how Monkey D. Luffy looks. Come to think of it, he does look a lot like… Hmmm, well kind of a certain pirate I knew who definitely is his softer version. There is no mistake honey; this person is your little brother." Twirling a kunai on one finger, the said voice sighed for the millionth time upon hearing the caller's anxious response as she gazed towards the commotion happening at Grove 46 where a group of pirates are assembled trying to join the very famous Straw Hats.

From the said distance, she was able to locate the young man in their topic. On his back, a very large bag of somewhat is carried without any strain on the teenager's part. From her clone's memories, looks like it is a pack of lunches made for the gluttonous pirate by whoever helped him to reach the island from his 2-year absence. Now she knew that Ace and his brother have the same appetite that never ends.

After sharing a few words from Pirate Hunter Zoro and Black Leg Sanji impersonators, Uzumaki Naruto laughed out loud when Luffy angled his head like a confused child when the two ignored him repeatedly.

From a distance, she could sense the arrival of the marines. Following them are two giant looking twins and another young man that looked like a sumo wrestler wearing a large apron tied by a red and white rope. In the middle of his shirt, the symbol of heaven with three white tomoe shaped markings designed at the background.

"Looks like the party is about to start, see ya later!" Naruto said hurriedly as she ended the call much to Ace's frustration judging from the den den mushi's hilarious expression. "Now, where was I…?" Tapping her chin to think of her next possible action, the Uzumaki jumped from her location above the mangrove tree and walks casually towards the gathering.

Upon arriving at Saboady, she wore her red coat with black flames adorning the edge and a symbol of the Uzumaki clan at her back. Underneath is her usual black and orange getup and her Konoha hitai-ate tied around her forehead. Her long blonde locks tied loosely similar to her baa-chan, Senju Tsunade.

She was able to sneak a little closer to the main platform where the fake Straw Hats and the original Straw Hat are located. It was a little too late when Naruto noticed that her hiding place happens to be a large stinking pirate, immediately she rushed away to look for fresh air.

'Damn it! Stupid smelly pirate!' Grumbling annoyingly to herself, Naruto fanned her face to get rid of the lingering stench.

As she turned around, the blonde stilled on her spot when she saw another ugly looking pirate about to kill a marine. The poor guy is already wounded with a spear still embedded on his body.

Despite the rumors she heard about these people, she cannot turn a blind eye if people are being treated unfairly, be they enemies or not. Ace did mention that it is up to her to decide whether she will side with pirates like him or the opposite side, which is obviously a crowd similar to the ninjas she grew up with in her world.

Whoever the bad ones are, guess Naruto will have to rely on her gut instinct to find out. Too bad Kurama isn't here to help her. He knew how to smell someone with an evil heart.

Using a Kawarimi no Jutsu, she replaced the said marine with a wooden log she found earlier. The wounded soldier was dropped unceremoniously to her side with her hand holding the lapel of his cloak much to the surprise of the surrounding pirates. Immediately, all eyes zoomed directly through her as if questioning her actions. Naruto rolled her eyes in annoyance.

"You dare save that bastard!" Caribou shouted angrily, his tongue sticking out from his mouth like an old snake she once knew. How he spoke his words clearly, the blonde doesn't want to figure it out.

"I will not allow unmerciful killing…" Naruto said tersely. As much as she hated attention, she knew it was relevant to get this particular person to notice her. And as much as he doesn't want her involved, Naruto put it upon herself to reunite the brothers in her own inconspicuous way.

"And…" Smiling sadistically, she threatened everyone who stilled on their current position when she released a deadly wave of killing intent. "If you insist in doing so, I would be happy to be your opponent. I must say, this world really is an interesting one…"

"Traitor!" One of the pirates yelled indignantly followed by the rest.

Shrugging her shoulders frivolously, the Uzumaki kneeled to look at the wound. The marine is tensely holding his breath for her sudden action. "Hold it firmly to stop the bleeding." She ordered kindly as she removed the spear.

"Why are you helping me?"

Smiling cheerfully, Naruto patted his head. "It's in my nature to save people. Even though I tend to act before thinking, I just couldn't help myself..." When she felt the ugly pirate made his move, she threw a kunai with one of her explosive tags.

Using his devil fruit ability, Wet Hair Caribou became intangible allowing the weapon to pass through. But the girl smirked at him and whispered something much to his confusion.

"Boom!" Naruto mouthed cheekily and took the marine to safety as she disappears in a flurry of leaves surprising everyone else.

The real Monkey D. Luffy dropped his jaws in shock with the usual twinkle in his eyes seeing her moves. Was it the first time he saw a ninja? 'Looks like the little brother is much more easier to please than the older one… Heh! How adorable.'

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A sudden explosion was heard and Ace couldn't stop himself from releasing a very weary sigh. Looks like she is having fun. Using the trees to travel faster, he jumps from one branch to another. She said that Luffy is in the same area and though he was hesitant to show himself to his little brother and finally informing the world of his return, Fire Fist Ace smiled in anticipation.

'How strong have you become, Luffy? I can't wait to see you again…'

Once he reaches the said location, maybe he will wait in the shadows and observe the situation. Knowing his blonde, Ace is perfectly sure that she can take care of herself. She might even give him a kick if he interferes. One of the things he learned in Konoha is never ever get in his vixen's bad side. Or he'll be sleeping somewhere else again.

"Wait for me, Luffy… Naruto, you be careful… okay?"

From below, a group of tourists exploring the park happen to look up and saw a trail of bluish white flames flying among the trees.

"W-what the?"

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Among the chaos with these weird pirates and the marines that suddenly appeared out of everywhere, nineteen-year-old Monkey D. Luffy quietly escaped. 'Hancock did advise me not to cause some trouble… Looks like these lot will be enough to divert their attention away…'

With his backpack, he tried to walk away. Quietly.

"Going somewhere?"

Looking up, Luffy saw the blonde girl from earlier smiling down at him. She was sitting on top of his backpack looking relaxed with an amused expression on her face.

"Uh…" Keeping his disguise up, Luffy asks as he proceeds with his escape. "Do I know you?" The blonde smiled wider and jumps from his bag landing gracefully to his front.

Taking a closer look, the mysterious woman reached for his cheek and stretched it away from his face. Similar to what Nami does when she is irritated at him. "Hey!" But then he felt something coming right at him. Dragging her to his side, Luffy jumps away as laser beam hits the ground where he was standing a few seconds ago.

"Waaah! That was close! What were you doing? This backpack has all my lunches in it!" His disguise flown off and Naruto finally saw the image of the very celebrated pirate, Straw Hat Monkey D. Luffy. The lad did not even age for one bit judging from the same face in his wanted poster.

He settled her down gently beside his bag and looks at her worriedly. "Are you okay? Anything hurt?" From the sidelines, the fake Straw Hat Pirates fell in astonishment seeing the real Straw Hat Luffy.

"I'm good. Thanks for saving me back there…" Naruto answered in a light cheery tone. Though she also detected the said attack, the Uzumaki didn't make her move so that she can see what the boy can do on his own. Frowning incredulously at her as if detecting something off from her words, Luffy shrugged his shoulders dismissively.

Turning to look at towards the crowd, his attacker with one of the twins stood firm. "Are you interfering again? She did tell me that if I caused trouble, it would be harder to set sail… and I don't wanna any trouble, understand?"

"Don't worry. You won't be sailing anywhere…" Sentomaru said confidently. "This isn't the same as before. I am a real marine now." Dropping his two edged axe of the same size on the ground scaring a few pirates nearby, he spoke loudly causing hysteria among the rest of the pirates. "You are under arrest! All of you. Get him PX-5!"

Shooting beams from its mouth, the government's human weapon took its aim towards Luffy. But the pirate easily dodged them.

"Too slow!" Luffy said and Naruto couldn't help herself but feel impressed.

'Looks like you've got nothing to worry about, Ace…'

"Gear second." Raising his left arm, Luffy pumps enough blood to activate his technique. Jumping high in the air as the Pacifista aims another beam; the Straw Hat pirate stated his most common used attack in his usual calm voice. "Gomu gomu no…" Releasing it after he imbued his punch with Haki much to Sentomaru's surprise as well as everyone else, including Naruto herself. "Jet Pistol!"

The Pacifista drops in a loud crash resulting into a wide crater before exploding.

Naruto shook her head in amusement as the pirate landed by her side while grinning gleefully as he grabs his large bag and took her hand to escape. "I have a feeling we'll meet again someday. So, see ya next time!" Luffy said to Sentomaru as he drags the blonde along.

"Come back here, Straw Hat!"

From the opposite side, Naruto saw two of Luffy's comrades. The real Pirate Hunter Roronoa Zoro and Black Leg Sanji whose eyes immediately turn into hearts upon seeing her with their captain. "Hey Luffy!"

"Zoro! Sanji! Waaah! This time I'm sure it's you!" Naruto rolled her eyes at his antics. She never really expected him to believe that the fake ones are really his crew. Seriously?

But then, one of the other Pacifista appeared out of nowhere and prepared to take the two newcomers down.

"Outta my way!" The two shouted in unison.

"!?"

In mere seconds, once stood a large human-like weapon comes an explosion after much to the astonished looks of everyone else. Without a sweat, Zoro and Sanji sliced and broke the Pacifista into pieces.

"Luffy! I knew it! Why are you always smack dab in the middle of trouble!" Sanji yelled angrily. His expression turned around to a complete 360 upon seeing the pretty lady in the red coat. "My lady, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies in behalf of my captain for dragging you in the midst of this trouble…" Dropping on one knee, Sanji took Naruto's hand and kissed it gallantly.

Blushing slightly, Naruto sweatdropped and turned to look at Luffy. "Uh… Well, you see…"

"Who the hell are you? Luffy, do you know her?" Zoro questioned his captain. Luffy shrugged his shoulders and laughed at their antics.

"I dunno. But she looks so cool earlier. You should have seen her…" Luffy answered as he tried to narrate her earlier move against Caribou. Naruto had no other choice but to scratch her head in embarrassment.

"It's them! The real Straw Hat Pirates! Arrest them now!" One of marine officers shouted among the uproar as the rest of the pirates tried to escape. "The blonde woman is their friend, I knew it! Arrest her as well."

"Anyway Luffy, you're number 9," shaking his head in surrender, Zoro added much to Sanji's annoyance.

"Shut up! How long are you going to keep bragging about that?" Sanji growled. Turning his gaze towards Luffy while smiling affectionately at Naruto, Sanji advised them that they should get going. "We need to hurry. The ship is waiting…"

"Right! I'm so happy to see you guys. It's been two years." Feeling the excitement within him, Naruto smiled as well.

As they rushed towards their escape, Luffy skidded to a halt and glances towards the highest part of the grove where Naruto saw an old man with a pair of round glasses. Ah, he is the man she met earlier, the Dark King, Rayleigh.

"What's the matter, Luffy?"

They heard a familiar voice coming from the upper corner of the hill overlooking Grove 46. "Fufufu! I thought I better check on you. Looks like it wasn't necessary." Rayleigh said amusedly. "Seems you already met Lady Uzumaki…"

"You know him?" Zoro asks Naruto who tried to look as coyly as possible.

"Well, he kind of showed me around…" Naruto said shyly as she twirled her fingers together. A mannerism she adapted from Hinata-chan. "I am not really familiar with this world and… he explained everything I needed to know to familiarize myself."

"What do you mean?" Sanji lit a cigar and hovers closely beside her, a worried expression on his face.

"Anyway Luffy, your skills have improved and become more polished. Impressive!" Rayleigh commented.

"Yeah! Thanks to you."

Chuckling amusedly, Rayleigh motioned them to go ahead. "You better hurry up and go… everyone is waiting…"

"Rayleigh, I'm…" Raising both of his arms, Luffy said in a loud voice. Naruto is sure that everyone could hear it, especially him. The bastard didn't even make his move or even show his face much to her ire. She already sensed him earlier and she had the urged to sulk in one corner because of his actions. Perhaps she'll deal with him later.

"…Gonna do it!" Everyone else looks more stunned ever since his appearance. "I'm going to be the Pirate King!" Zoro, Sanji and Rayleigh smiled upon hearing his words.

Naruto herself could not stop from being overwhelmed at Luffy's declaration and decided to smile as well. This young man might possibly accomplish this dream of his.

She also knew that he is also feeling a sense of pride when he heard his brother spoke his dreams. Whenever he is at that exact moment.

'You really got an interesting little brother, Ace. I can't wait to get to know him a little more…'

Naruto ran with the monster trio of the Straw Hat Pirates while Luffy laughed out happily.

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Author's other note:
Due to insistent public demand or PM's here and there... I'll be focusing my time updating my other story (Azula's Legacy). Maybe because there are far more reviews there than here and my other One Piece fics *lols*

So Ace-chan will have to wait though. But only for a little while:) But nothing is set in stone. I am kind of nervous from the events currently happening in Dressrosa. Or, until Doffie is defeated making Torao and Luffy-chan the ultimate survivor. Yay!

Well then, till next chapter.

Ja ne!

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