"Now be a good boy and run along with Uncle Kizaru," said Vegapunk distractedly.
"But the Pacifista are still developing," complained Sentomaru, knowing full well that whining would only aggravate the scientist further.
"Which is why we need you to go out there and test them," responded Vegapunk, slowly droppering green liquid into a test tube. "Consider it a research mission."
Sentomaru sighed. He had faith in Vegapunk. The man was a genius. He wasn't at all needed for 'testing'. The mastermind had been pushing him to join the Marine battle force for years. Though he'd been trained in martial arts, he simply had no interest or desire in fighting. To be honest, there was something rather majestic about the thought of eliminating evil to make way for the good, but Sentomaru was more passionate about the sciences. Besides, chasing pirates all over the New World sounded exhausting, and though Sentomaru was no stranger to hard work, his current position was quite comfortable, and he was intent on keeping it.
"Weeelll," drawled Kizaru, tapping his foot slowly, "if the boooy doesn't want to coooome, he doesn't haaaaave to." Sentomaru's heart leaped for joy.
"He dooooes sound like a cooooowaaaard," continued Kizaru, his eyes gleaming, "and the Marines haaaaate coooowaaaards."
Sentomaru's gaze hardened.
"Who's a coward?!" he roared, charging Kizaru. The admiral poked the bodyguard in his forehead, stopping in his tracks.
"Headstrong as weeeeell," he twanged, tutting the boy. "Moooost unfit for puuublic proteeeeection."
"I'll show you public protection!" bellowed Sentomaru, marching outside to the docks and boarding the first ship he saw.
"Yes, yes, thank you," muttered Vegapunk adjusting the heat on a burner.
Kizaru shook out his finger.
"For his laaaack of taaaaact, he suuuure makes up for it with sheeeeer brute. He'll be a woooonderful addition to our fooooorces."
A.N.: So late. I am so sorry. Tomorrow will be better, I swear. Reviews, Favourites, Subscriptions, and Requests are welcomed and much appreciated! See you tomorrow for Spandam!