Russia

Putting his hand on his abdomen, Cocytus couldn't help but feel a strange sensation, where Zoro had managed to slash him. The wound was long gone. But yet, the ice monster seemed to always feel his presence.

He didn't feel any pain. instead, it was a feeling of arousal that he felt through his whole body. Roronoa Zoro had managed to hurt him, while Cocytus had failed to kill him. The man was therefore alive and Cocytus was now condemned to feel this sensation in him, until he managed to defeat him and kill him.

"Roronoa Zoro...humans like you can be counted on the fingers of one hand."

Then, finally, the ice monster conjured up a teleportation portal and disappeared from the huge room it was in. Having frozen everything in it, Cocytus had also created a gigantic block of ice where a man was now imprisoned.

And so it was that Cocytus left the body of Rawil Gaynetdin, the current Grand Mufti of Russia.

Japan

Eventually, when Robin and Chopper were ready, the pirate group decided to leave the room, leaving Usopp behind.

"Traitors." Said the sniper, still lying on his bed.

"You can leave this place in two days." Nami assured him. "Take the opportunity to rest a little."

"Here! You won't be in danger." Chopper chimed in.

"Maybe, but the food isn't top quality."

Hearing this, Sanji let the others out of the room before returning to Usopp, with a basket in hand.

"Here, take this! With these supplies, you'll last two days without worries."

"Really?" Usopp enthuses, grabbing the basket. " THANKS. "

Seeing him already unpacked the basket, Sanji left the room. However, having no trouble remembering what had happened to Hosu, the blonde said.

"Usopp, if you hadn't intervened, I would probably be dead."

"Huh?" The sniper wondered.

"Thank you for your help." The cook said simply, before leaving.

Hearing it, Usopp couldn't help but scratch the back of his head, laughing.

"HAHAHAHA! Thanks to my performance, I think I proved to everyone what I am capable of! After all, I am not a champion for nothing! I feel that many people will admire me."

" You're just a loser. "

Feeling like he heard Albedo's voice, Usopp lost his smile somewhat. Nevertheless, trying to forget that, he rummaged through his basket.

"Let's see what Sanji prepared for me."

" Honestly, you're no better than the dust under my soles. "

This time, Usopp froze.

" You know, I feel sorry for Mugiwara! Now that I know he has to travel with a loser like you, I feel sorry for him! A guy like you deserves nothing more than to die. "

Thinking back to everything Albedo had said to him during his fight against her, Usopp suddenly felt a tear roll down his face. He couldn't do anything. All his attacks had been a failure. And even when she could kill him, Albedo had finally decided to spare him, because she found him insignificant.

Since arriving in this world, Usopp's recent victories had greatly improved his self-esteem. However, all of that had been shattered, while Albedo had had no trouble proving that she was superior to him. And again, Usopp felt helpless.

" I'm a loser... "

Kyrgyzstan

Having an onigiri stuck between his lips, Law was typing on the keys of a laptop. Opening and closing many Internet pages, he then began to write a multitude of names and numbers in a notebook.

Then taking a short break to chew his onigiri, he then resumed writing at full speed. Noting the names of all the important personalities of this world, he was also interested in the heroes and their power. But that was only part of what he wrote.

Thinking of the strong possibility that he arrived alone in this world, the former Shichibukai tried to find clues proving that other pirates from his world were also here.

Watching him do it, while they were both sitting on the grass, in front of the orphanage where they had taken up residence, Killer declared.

"I don't understand why you keep overheating your brain! You and I could see the video showing the replay of an interview, where everyone could hear Mugiwara insulting the heroes of Japan! It was so publicized that I'm sure everyone on this planet now knows his face."

Then standing up, he declared.

"We know he's in Japan with the rest of his crew! Finding him isn't going to be hard."

"Baka." Law growled. "If we could easily see this replay, then that means other people could see it! If Kaido and the others are also in this world, they must already be aware of the fact that Mugiwara-ya is here. "

Gritting his teeth, he growled.

"That fool! If we decide to join him in Japan, chances are we'll find that enemies are already there to kill him! For now, as long as we don't know where Kaido is and Big Mom, we'll stay here! I doubt anyone would think of picking us up here."

As he spoke, the man eventually showed anger on his face, as he felt several hands playfully tugging at the back of his clothes.

"Are you going to stop this?" he growled, at the six children behind him.

"Law-aniki, play with us." Ali said.

"You're still on your computer." Maraka complained.

"Aniki! Aniki! Aniki!"

Growling, Law suddenly gestured with his hand.

" ROOM ! "

Immediately, the six children disappeared and were replaced by pebbles or pieces of wood. And a little further, the children appeared, while Law had teleported them several tens of meters from him.

"I'm working." The man growled.

Unfortunately, instead of being frightened by this, the six children rushed towards him again.

" AGAIN ! AGAIN ! AGAIN ! "

" Grrrr ! "

Seeing the man growl, while the children clung to him, Killer declared.

"When I see you, I wonder how you managed to persuade the Navy to give you a place among the Shichibukais."

" SHUT UP ! " Rugit Law.

Coming out of the orphanage at that moment, Shag-Li was holding a plate containing several onigiri. Looking at the beautiful blue sky above her, she affirmed.

"Not enjoying this day would be a waste."

Then, she put the plate near Killer and Law and sat down next to them, while a broad smile was visible on her look.

"You seem in good spirits." Killer remarked, picking up one of the onigiris.

"Absolutely." Shag-Li affirmed, imitating him. "Now that I have learned that it is chaos in North Korea, I feel radiant! At the moment, we have little information on what is happening but, if a real civil war has had place I hope people killed that damned dictator."

Clenching her fist, she declared.

"If he dies, my parents will be avenged."

Continuing to research on his computer, Law simply stated.

"If I have time I'll do some research to see if anyone has heard anything about this."

"What about you?" Shag-Li asked. " Always nothing? "

"Nothing at all." Killer asserted, as he slightly removed the bottom of his mask to eat his onigiri. "Apart from Mugiwara, no one from our world has come forward."

"So that means you're the only ones to have arrived in our world." Shag-Li affirmed.

" It's impossible. " Law retorted. "If we're here, then that must mean Kaido and Big Mom are here too."

"Honestly, it wouldn't be bad news if that wasn't the case." Killer stated. "Besides, this place is rather quiet! It's soothing to be able to rest from time to time."

" I don't have time to rest. " Law retorted, continuing his research. "I have a crew to find."

Hearing them talking, Shag-Li couldn't help but look at them with a certain suspicious look. Normally, she would never have believed the story of these people. Pirates from another world? Who could believe that?

However, she had met Galadriel long before that. And, moreover, their powers were different from those of a person with a Quirk. Although she had never actually seen them fight, Shag-Li knew that they were very powerful.

She thought there was surely some truth in what they had told her. However, she hadn't given them her full trust. The only reason she had given them permission to stay here was so that Galadriel could meet them on her next visit.

Shag-Li hadn't said anything about her to Law and Killer and asked the kids not to say anything either. After all, if they also came from another world, these people could be acquaintances of Galadriel or even enemies.

Honestly, Shag-Li preferred to tell herself that they weren't bad. After all, Law and Killer had been pretty good company since they got here. Ironically, it was Killer who had shown himself to be the most sociable, while Law simply spent his days tracking down his companions using the Internet.

The only one that caused a problem was...

Looking around, Shag-Li asked.

"Where's Kid?"

"Huh? He said he was bored! So he said he was going to practice somewhere."

It was at this moment that an explosion was heard.

" What ? "

Being thrown backwards, Kid managed to land on his feet. Showing only rage on his face, he roared.

"I swear I'll kill you."

Staring at a figure visible through the smoke, Kid finally saw Galadriel walking towards him, while she gave a stoic look. Yet, being just as angry as he was, the Empress had no trouble recognizing one of the men who had defeated Shalltear.

"I assume you know how to fight."

"What if that's the case?" the man growled.

In response, Galadriel rushed towards him before extending her hand to him.

" GOD'S PALM ! "

Seeing the skin on his hand light up, Kid crossed his arms in front of his abdomen and covered them with haki. As soon as Galadriel's palm touched his arms, another explosion took place and the shock wave was enough to eject Kid backwards.

Despite his haki, Kid had flown several meters, before feeling his back hit the ground. Still, he managed to perform a backflip and got back to his feet.

"You little..." the man roared, as a trickle of blood trickled out of his mouth.

"What? That's all?" Galadriel questioned, walking towards him. "Honestly, I'm disappointed."

Honestly expecting more power from Kid, Galadriel eventually realizes the reason. Compared to the Russian town, where Kid had fought Shalltear and the others, the location of the orphanage was isolated. So there were very few metal objects that were here. And because of that, Kid's power was pretty much useless to him.

Sighing, Galadriel couldn't hide her disappointment.

"Fighting against someone with a disability is no fun."

"What did you say?" Kid roared.

Immediately running towards Galadriel, he again covered his arm with haki and attempted to punch her.

"Too easy." Galadriel affirmed, creating a level 5 magic shield.

"DIE!" Kid shouted, hitting the magic ward.

Immediately, Galadriel was surprised to see him shatter her shield in an instant.

" What ? "

Immediately, using a teleportation spell, she dodged Kid's fist in extremis, while she reappeared about ten meters from him. Unable to hide her surprise on her face, she stared at Kid more seriously.

"I'm just an idiot! I thought that guy was harmless without his magnetic power! But finally, he can fight, even without it."

Knowing that Kid was more dangerous than she thought, Galadriel created light sabers, before rushing towards him.

"I have to get rid of it now."

Nevertheless, a figure jumped over Kid, and the next moment, Killer's blades slammed into Galadriel's swords. A shock wave swept through the grass around the duo, as sparks could be seen.

"OH?" Galadriel said, staring at the masked man. "You too are not bad at all."

"Hey, Killer." Kid roared. "Who asked you to join my fight?"

"Don't be silly." Law snarled, arriving in turn, saber in hand.

Seeing Killer and Galadriel fighting, he saw the pair trying to disembowel the other to kill him. And seeing that Galadriel had enough strength to match Killer, Law raised his hand.

"I don't know who she is but...beware of her! ROOM! "

Hearing this, Galadriel kicked Killer powerfully in the abdomen, in order to eject him backwards. Then, she rushed towards Law, while two magic circles appeared in the palms of her hand.

Immediately, lightning appeared out of his two magic circles, before taking the form of two dragon heads.

" LIGHTNING ... "

" KNIFE! " Law shouted, pointing his saber at her.

" DRAGON! " Galadriel shouted, letting her two lightning dragons move towards the man.

"STOP!" Shag-Li shouted, finding nothing better to do than position himself between them.

Startled, Law raised the end of his saber and immediately, being now the target of his attack, the roof of the orphanage was cut in two. As surprised as he was, Galadriel made a quick movement with her arms, in order to direct her attack towards the sky. And a few moments later, her lightning disappeared from everyone's vision.

"HEY! What are you doing?" Law roared.

"Shag-Li?" Galadriel wondered.

" I won't let you fight here. " Retorted the young woman, who seemed barely aware that she had just been close to death.

Directing her gaze towards the six children in her care, she had seen them take refuge in the distance, while they didn't understand the origin of the fight.

"Tsss!" Law growled, staring. " Who is this girl ? "

"She's the manager of this place." Shag-Li assured him.

For her part, Galadriel remained silent, staring at Law, before turning her gaze to Kid and Killer.

"May I know what you are doing here?"

"Grrrr! You ask that question after attacking me?" Kid roared, grabbing his dagger from his belt. "I've killed for less than that."

"I don't want a fight here." Shag-Li repeated.

"SHUT UP!" Kid roared, ready to resume the fight.

Looking at the trio, Galadriel began to mumble.

"Damn it! From what I know, these three are no ordinary opponents! In truth, if I had managed to defeat Kid, things could have been easier for me! Nevertheless, fighting them all all three are likely to be problematic."

Finally, preferring to play it safe, Galadriel raised her hands, while retorting.

"Before we fought, I attacked you because I was surprised you were here."

"Is that a reason?" Kid roared.

"Try to understand me! During my visits, I have always only met Shag-Li and the children here! Isn't it normal for me to have reacted like this and having seen a man here? Besides, you have the head of a criminal."

" You little ..."

" No ! Wait, Kid. "

Having decided to put away his sword, Law affirmed.

"There is no point for us to continue the fight! All we will gain will be nothing more than destroying this place further."

"Who do you think you are ordering me around?" Kid roared. "That girl is the one who first provoked me! There's no way I'm letting that go."

"I sincerely apologize to you." Galadriel affirmed, bowing before him. "I admit I acted violently towards you! But I swear it was only because I thought you wanted to hurt the children."

"Are you really the manager of this place?" Killer questioned her.

In response, seeing that the fight was over, the children came out of their hiding place and Natachy took the opportunity to run towards Galadriel and jump into her arms.

" Onee-san. "

"I am the one who saved these children." Galadriel assured. "Please, as your friend says, I don't want to fight you and risk destroying this place! It's the only place they can live."

This time it was Killer who lowered his weapons, as he thought that fighting would have been, indeed, useless. However, seeing that Kid was still clutching his dagger in his hand, Galadriel noticed that he didn't seem to want to let go of his desire to get revenge on her.

Trying to find a way to calm the situation, Shag-Li almost jumped when he heard Galadriel's voice in her head.

"Above all, don't open your mouth to answer my questions! We're going to communicate telepathically."

And before Shag-Li could do anything, Galadriel demanded.

"I want you to tell me why these men are here! Are other people with them? What are their intentions? What do you know about them? "

Standing still, Kid groaned inwardly, as he saw Galadriel, who seemed to just stare into space, motionless.

"You, I really don't like your face, so I'm not going to shy away from making it go away."

He got no response.

"Oye! Are you listening to me?"

"Kid, let it go." Killer advised him. "Now that the situation is explained, it seems obvious that she does not want to fight against us."

"That, she should have thought about before." Kid retorted. "Brat, get ready to die."

Nevertheless, a vein of rage appeared on his forehead, as he saw that Galadriel still remained motionless.

"Are you kidding me?" He roared, rushing towards her.

Yet, as he was about to attack her, he finally saw Galadriel turn her gaze to him, before saying.

"You are Mugiwara's friends, aren't you?"

The next moment, Kid's fist stopped right in front of his face.

" Huh ? "

"Do you know Mugiwara-ya?" Law wondered.

Then, seeming to recall a memory, he remembered that he had read about Luffy.

"You are that girl…the girl who won the tournament Mugiwara-ya had entered."

" My name is Galadriel. " Affirmed the young girl.

Knowing that Shag-Li had not revealed to the two pirates that she was from another world, Galadriel decided to think of a plan to appease the three men. It was true that she still felt angry with them, for hurting Shalltear and the others.

However, she didn't forget that she was looking for allies to fight Kaido. And these three men were prime subordinates. With any luck, just killing one of them will persuade the others to happily work for Nazarick.

"If we take the time to calm down and talk for a few minutes, I'm sure we can get along." She assured, with a tender smile.

UNITED STATES

While he was in a retirement home, a man watched the crackling flames coming from the fireplace in the common room of the building.

now alone in the room, the 82-year-old heaved a weary sigh. Thinking back to the good years he had lived when he was in his twenties, the man unfortunately found that nothing could restore his youth.

Today he was in a wheelchair, while he was unable to use his legs to move around. Having no family, the man was now condemned to live in this building.

Nevertheless, despite being saddened by this, the man couldn't help but smile. Even if he was going to end his days here, he was proud of his career. After all, he had managed to commit a real series of crimes, without anyone being able to know his true identity. He was the very definition of the man who had committed the perfect murder and who had managed to ridicule the police.

Suddenly hearing footsteps, the man looked back a bit to see a woman walking in his direction. Raising an eyebrow, the old man noticed that this woman was wearing a strange servant's outfit, having nothing to do with the outfit of the nurses working here. Immediately, warned by his instinct, the man preferred to be wary.

" Who are you? "

Bowing a little, Yuri declared.

"My lady asked me to meet you to kill you."

Despite this announcement, the man remained strangely calm, while he moved his wheelchair to face Yuri.

"And may I know the reason for this hostility?"

"My lady asked me to say a word to make you understand... Zodiac."

In an instant, the man's arm transformed into a very long spear, which shot towards Yuri's face. Despite his advanced age, the man had attacked in an instant. indeed, he had attacked with such speed that he could have taken a soldier by surprise.

Feeling a sensation that he had disappeared inside him for years, the man felt as if he had regained his youth. Unfortunately, this feeling only lasted for a moment.

Indeed, having no trouble avoiding his attack, Yuri then found herself behind him. Then, taking a handkerchief from her pocket, she wiped her hand, which was covered with a little blood.

Then, she also created a teleportation portal and left the room. Behind her, she left the body of the Zodiac killer, whose head had been pulverized, after receiving a violent punch from Yuri.