Sensing the hallway forward, Luffy and Gin started running up to keep from falling.

" What the hell is going on ? "

Catching them both, Raynare began to fly all over the place, being careful not to bump against the ceiling.

" This place is a real labyrinth ! I am beginning to believe more and more that this whale is a huge machine. "

" I shouldn't say that, but if it is, the person who built it is a genius. " Gin noticed. " How many years does it take to build such a juggernaut ? "

Suddenly, taking another corridor, the trio was surprised, when they saw a couple of people right in front of them, wearing bazooka, while they were leaning against a door.

" What … ? " Said the five people.

Leading his bazooka toward the trio, the duo's man cried out.

" Enemy in sight, baby ! Fire, Miss Wednesday. "

" Yes, Mr 9. " Said the duo's wife, aiming them with her bazooka.

" Huh ? " Said Gin and Raynare.

" We are almost there. " Assured Zoro, while rowing.

" Hey, the old man has reappeared. " Lucy announced, seeing Crocus climb a ladder to reach a smaller door higher up.

" What will he do ? "

Suddenly, the small door exploded and two bodies were propelled towards the gastric juices.

" That … ? "

Spitting blood, Mr 9 now had the trace of Gin's tonfa on his face, while Miss Wednesday had the imprint of Raynare's heel.

" BAAAAABBBBBYYYYY ! " Cried the man, before falling into the gastric juices, along with his partner.

" Who are these clowns? " Wanted to know Usopp.

" Luffy-aniki. " Suddenly rejoiced Johnny and Yosaku, seeing him in the company of the others two.

" Guys ? " Surprised their captain.

" It looks like it has calmed down. " Nami noticed, as the waves in Laboon's stomach subsided. " The whale does not move anymore. "

" The whale ? " Gin wondered. " Because this thing is really a living being ? Seeing the inside of its body, I rather have the impression that it is a kind of robot. "

" It's Crocus who did a lot of things inside. " Taught him Lucy. " But why, I don't know. "

" Most important. " Zoro noticed, while directing his gaze to the strange duo they had just picked up. " Who are they ? "

" I don't know, but there is a pretty little angel among them. " Assured Sanji, crouching in front of Miss Wednesday.

" Grrr, pirates. " Grumbled the woman.

" There, we can say that we played bad luck. " Noticed her sidekick.

" Damn it, but is it stowaways day or what? " Wanted to know Zoro, while turning around to take a look at Menma. "Can someone tell me what we're going to do with all these little people, in the end ? "

" It would be good to get out of here already. " Raynare noticed. " I'm nauseous at the thought of knowing myself in the stomach of a sea creature. "

" You again, scoundrels ? "Suddenly roared Crocus's voice.

" Uh ? " Said the small group, while seeing him in the opening of the small door.

" Don't force me to repeat myself ! I would never let you hurt this whale the least bit ! Have I been clear this time ? "

" Who is that one? " Wanted to know Luffy.

" A fool ! " Johnny assured.

" Yeah ! He would have to find a place in an asylum. " Adds Yosaku.

" Old fool. " Suddenly exclaimed Miss Wednesday, seizing her bazooka. " As if we had the choice to give up. "

" We are on a mission to kill this whale. " Adds Mr. 9, imitating her. " And nobody will stop us, baby. "

Immediately, with perfect synchronization, the duo pointed their weapons at the wall of Laboon's stomach and fired.

Seeing the projectiles intended only to kill the animal, Crocus suddenly ran before throwing himself on the trajectory of the balls and managed to intercept them, which exploded by touching his body.

" That … ? " Everyone wondered.

" Tsss, missed. " Said Miss Wednesday.

" Quite the contrary. " Retorted Mr 9, reloading his weapon. " Now that this pest is on the ground, nothing will prevent us from accomplishing our mission ! Let's go for a second… "

Not even having time to finish his sentence, he suddenly felt Luffy hitting him, just like Miss Wednesday. Thus the duo fell to the ground, with a beautiful mark on the cheek.

" Luffy ? " Usopp wondered, not quite knowing what to think of the situation.

" I just wanted. " Replied his captain.

" This is not really a reason, but okay. "

" Boy ? " Crocus wondered, seeing him do it.

" Hey, come up. " Suddenly suggested Lucy, seeing him in the gastric juices.

" You have been a great help to me. " Spotted Crocus, wringing his shirt. " I don't know why you did it, but thanks for saving Laboon ! It must be believed that I am now too old to continue to protect it effectively! I even have to live here in order to act faster. "

" Do you live here ? " Gin wondered. " No wonder we didn't meet anyone the first time I came here ! We didn't even see the whale. "

" Hum ? Let's say that the chances of pirate crews crossing it are one in two ! Either they pass without problem, if Laboon is underwater or they are either engulfed or crushed under its weight. "

" Who are these guys ? " Wanted to know Nami, pointing to the duo.

" These two vermin come from a neighboring island ! There, they are experiencing a food shortage and that's why they come here to kill the whale ! After all, Laboon could feed their city for a few years if its flesh is well preserved. "

" You surprise me. " Said Raynare. " Even Luffy would take at least a year to eat it. "

" Don't challenge him. " Usopp advised her.

" What does this whale do here, all alone ? " Wanted to know Sanji. " Usually these kinds of animals live in groups, right? And how is it that it is so big ? "

" Laboon is a sort of whale native to West-Blue ! This is where we find the biggest whales in the world ! She has been with me for over fifty years ! So I refuse to let her get killed, without reacting. "

" Why is it beating its head against Red Line ? " Wanted to know Lucy.

" Try her to "challenge the mountain" to show that it is the strongest? " Asked Yosaku.

" Of course not ! I doubt that Laboon behaves in such a stupid way! She has another reason to keep banging her head against Red Line. "

" A reason ? " Nami repeated.

" Yes ! This whale has a heart that seems to a human ! She didn't come here alone ! The first time I saw it, she was in the company of a pirate group with which she had been traveling for some time! Yes, for almost fifty years. "

Seeming passive, he related.

" As an ordinary day, I took care of the maintenance of the lighthouse, before seeing a pirate ship arrived, with this whale having fun following them ! It was Laboon ! Apparently, she had been traveling with these pirates for a while, but these pirates were going to set sail for Grand Line and its many dangers ! Because of its young age, they refused to let Laboon accompany them ! Laboon didn't want to hear anything ! For it, these pirates were its companions, and she wanted to stay with them ! For a few days, they threw ink in front of my lighthouse, the time to repair their ship which had been damaged by coming here ! I must admit that I had found them very good company and their music was nothing bad ! They loved to party and sing ! But of course, the day of departure arrived and we had to find a solution with regard to Laboon! Finally, the pirate captain asked me for a favor ! He wanted me to keep Laboon for a while until they came back to get it ! But in fifty years ... they never came back. "

" Fif … Fifty years ? " Johnny repeated. " My god, that's a lot. "

" And this whale has been waiting for them since? " Nami wondered. " I understand why she seems to be suffering from it, but why is she banging it head against Red Line, in this case ? "

" She is stubborn. " Affirmed Crocus. " Laboon firmly believes that the crew of these pirates are trapped on the other side of Red Line. "

" The other side ? "

" Finally, when you have a plan and a guide, getting out of here is much easier. " Gin noticed as Vogue Merry took a channel out of Laboon's body.

" I wonder how long it took to build it all. " Zoro noticed.

" Uh… " Suddenly said a small voice behind him.

" Hum? " Said the man, turning around.

Then seeing Menma, he could hear her stammering.

" Uh ... I ... for a while ago ... thank you. "

" Hum? "

" You saved me, thank you very much. "

" Forget about it. " Zoro advised her. " Anyway, even if I hadn't done it, Nami would have forced me to jump into the water to get you back, so ... "

" But it's not just that. " Menma replied. " I was also told that you kept me from drowning before I got here ! I also wanted to thank you for that. "

" Zoro, protector of children ? " Raynare wondered. " Definitely, we will have seen everything. "

" In fact, who is this kid ? " Wanted to know Gin.

" It's Menma. " Taught him Lucy. " Nevertheless, it would seem that she is amnesiac. "

" Is it a joke? "

For her part, Raynare was very happy with it. Until now, apart from Luffy and Coby, no one else knew the secrets of the two girls. She did not know how others might react when they were told of coming from other dimensions. And considering Menma's arrival, she was certain that she too came from another world.

" Are you sure she is not acting? " Wanted to know Gin, crouching in front of the child.

Seeing his patibular look, the young girl then took fright and hurried to take refuge, ... behind Zoro.

" Hey, I'm not your bodyguard. "

" Me, I would like to know where it comes from. " Said Luffy, turning to her. " In fact, what's funny is that it arrived the same way as ... "

He was suddenly silent, while feeling a strange aura emanating from the body of the fallen angel, while Raynare stared at him, ready to silence him if necessary.

" What ? " Wanted to know Nami.

However, to her surprise, she saw Luffy close his mouth and turn to look straight ahead.

Suddenly seeing Crocus' boat float not far from them, Lucy took advantage of his presence to change the conversation.

" Why did you build these canals ? "

" I built them to facilitate my work as a doctor. "

" Doctor ? "

" Yes, I'm Laboon's doctor! I was even the doctor of a pirate crew. "

" No kidding ? " Asked Luffy. " I never would have bet ! And were you on the Grand Line, grandpa? "

" Yes. " Smile then Crocus. " And even further than you could imagine. "

" Awesome ! In that case, how about becoming the doctor for my crew? Are we looking for one? "

Laughing at this, Crocus retorted. " I am no longer old enough to go around the world, kid ! I have already tried my luck. "

Finally, after crossing a last metal door, the crew was dazzled by the light of day, while the exit was straight ahead.

" We are outside. " Glad Usopp.

" Death devoured by a whale. " Raynare noticed. " Who has a more humiliating start to Grand Line ? "

Remaining silent, Menma then felt the wind sweep her face before the light allowed her to see the real ocean in front of her. Then approaching the bow, where Luffy was seated, she began to admire the new world in which she found herself, before saying.

" So beautiful ! "

" Yes, it's the pirate's life. " Luffy then told her.

" The life of pirates ? " Menma wondered.

" Yeah ! We sail on all seas we see many landscapes we meet lots of people ... and above all we live adventures ! It's funny ! "

" Funny ? "

Hearing a strange noise behind her, she turned and then jumped, seeing the huge silhouette of Laboon.

" She is huge. "

" Difficult to believe that she was small when she arrived here. " Usopp noticed. "Frankly, what are these pirates waiting for to return ? "

" Idiot ! " Said Sanji. " It is obvious that they are dead. "

" If it is, they only lasted a day before dying. " Gin noticed, thinking back to his first trip.

" You are really too insensitive. " Lucy noticed.

" Yes, this poor whale deserves to have a happy end. " Johnny said, with tears in his eyes.

" Poor whale. " Yosaku cried, also on the verge of tears.

" You know, the truth can be perfect cruel to listen. " Retorted Crocus.

Listening to him, Zoro asked him.

" They fled, right? "

" Hum ? " Said the rest of the crew.

" To escape the dangers of Grand Line, there are only two solutions. " Affirmed the former bounty hunter. " Death ... or leave Grand Line. "

" I have heard rumors from pirate crews that have managed to get back here. " Explained Crocus. " And according to them, these pirates would have managed to leave Grand Line. "

" What ? " Usopp wondered. " They would have abandoned it ? "

" To quit Grand Line ? " Raynare wondered. " Without going back here ? How is it possible ? "

" Grand Line is an impenetrable ocean due to the fact of being surrounded by a sea on each side, which we call Calm Belt ! As strange as it may seem, there is never the slightest breath of wind on these sea s! Suffice to say that it is impossible to sail with sails ! And for the unconscious who dare to borrow these seas, while paddling, they are certain to meet kings of the seas along the way. "

" Kings of the seas ? " Lucy wondered.

" These are huge sea monsters ! It takes at least several heavily armed battleships to overcome it ! Unfortunately, apart from the Navy boats, nobody was able to get to the Grand Line using this route. "

" In this case, how could these pirates have escaped by borrowing Calm Belt ? " Wanted to know Nami.

" No idea ! In any case, even if it turns out that they are still alive, they would never return here ! The seasons, the climate, the sea currents and even the wind ... all this results from climatic variations! However, logic has no place on the Grand Line! And even the most formidable of crews quickly lose their cool in the face of this cursed ocean ! It is therefore not surprising that this group of pirates decided to give up and then flee. "

" Therefore, these wimps, without the slightest ulterior motive, with their promise, packed up and left this ocean. " Understood Sanji.

Hearing this, Menma then turned to Laboon, to see it simply staring at Red Line, while still having a glimmer of hope in its eyes.

" Poor whale. "

" It's too cruel. "Affirmed Usopp. " To say that this whale has been waiting for them for fifty years. "

" Big sister-Laboon. "Johnny and Yosaku cried.

" In this case, why didn't you tell it anything? " Wanted to know Raynare. " At least this whale would stop suffering by banging its head against this mountain. "

" It has been a long time since I explained the situation to it. " Retorted Crocus. " In fact, it's since I announced this news to it that she started to get agitated and to fight against the mountain ! She still believes they will come back from the other side of the mountain ! She doesn't want to hear the truth ! She, all she wanted was to stay with its friends she had followed so far. "

" In the end, this whale is much more human than these horrible pirates. " Lucy found.

" But there is nothing more to do. " So said Gin. " Whatever this whale does, it can never find these pirates, even by managing to demolish this mountain. "

" And to see these scars, it will not take long to withdraw. " Sanji noticed.

" This is indeed the case. " Approved Crocus. " If it continues to bump like that, Laboon will die ! And personally, I don't want that to happen."

A huge cracking noise was suddenly heard. Ripping out the Vogue Merry's mast, Luffy was running straight for Laboon before scaling its head.

" Luffy…? " Nami wondered.

" Uh, what is he holding in his hands? " Wanted to know Raynare.

" Our mast. " Horrified Usopp. " LUFFY… what are you doing ? "

Suddenly, seeing a fresh wound on Laboon's skull, Luffy raised the mast in the air before planting it with all his might in its scars.

" GUM GUM IKEBANA ! "

Immediately, crying, Laboon uttered a cry of pain, so powerful that it shook the boat.

" That moron ... I'm going to kill him. " Roars Gin.

" Wait your turn. " Zoro and Raynare retorted, already preparing to kill Luffy.

" Why did you do that, Luffy? " Horrified Usopp Nami and Lucy.

Backing off, Menma fell on her buttocks, while she saw Laboon start to go wild.

Clinging as best he could, Luffy ended up being ejected against the lighthouse island, before the whale made a huge jump, to crush it under its weight.

" Boy ! " Frightened Crocus.

" Don't worry, he will not die for so little. " Nami assured him.

Indeed, while Laboon uttered another cry of pain, because of its recent injury, Luffy could be seen jumping in the air, before stretching out his arm to strike Laboon. Wanting to take revenge, the animal gave him a powerful blow of tail which projected Luffy, far behind.

Seeing their fight, Menma could only open her eyes to the power of Laboon, as well as the tenacity and the strange power of Luffy. For many, fear would have forced them to flee, afraid of being suddenly caught in the fray. Still, the young child watched the fight, while feeling nothing but adrenaline.

" In… Incredible. "

Finally finding himself thrown against the lighthouse, Luffy remained seated on the ground, while Laboon rushed straight at him to complete it.

" Luffy-aniki ! " Horrified Johnny and Yosaku.

" What an imbecile. " Raynare roared, pretending to fly to save him.

However, she stopped, just like Laboon, hearing Luffy say.

" Draw ! "

Then getting up Luffy stared at the whale, while putting his straw hat back on his head. Then a smile appeared on his face, just like a determined face.

" I'm strong, right ? And you want to defeat me, right ? "

Seeing the whale listen to him, he continued.

" Our fight is not over! However, I and my companions must leave as soon as possible ! Then we will face each other another day! Your companions are probably dead, but I am now your rival ! We will fight again one of these days to find out which of us is stronger! Once our journey on the Grand Line is over, I will come back! And then we will fight again. "

At that moment, everyone could see tears appearing in Laboon's eyes, as if his declaration in time that rival had moved it.

" Boy…" Said Crocus simply, finally understanding where he was coming from.

" What is this horror ? " Wanted to know Gin, pointing to the horrible drawing Luffy had just drawn on Laboon's forehead.

" Know that it almost figured on our pirate flag. " Raynare taught him.

" Is it a joke? "

" It's perfect. " Announced Luffy, seeing his work. " Here is our fight promise ! Until I come back, you don't have to hammer the wall anymore! That would erase this emblem. "

" Did you really have to destroy the mast ? " Usopp asked him, spotting it with Johnny and Yosaku.

" In fact, one of you knows where are the others two ? "

" The two others ? " Nami repeated.

" Yes, the ones Luffy hit earlier. "

Seeing them nowhere, Nami just shrugged, before declaring.

" They must have run away ! No big deal ! As long as Luffy is there, they will do nothing. "

Remaining in her corner, without really knowing what was going to happen to her, Menma simply amused herself by staring at a strange watch whose hand pointed a well-defined direction.

" So here is the famous phare. " Sanji noticed, while the Merry was docked near a small island. "The guide to Grand Line. "

" Yes ! I have been there for several decades. " Affirmed Crocus. " And even if I see many pirates arriving here, it seems that none have been able to finish this crossing to Raftel ! Which shows how Grand Line is dangerous. "

Saying this, he turned to Menma, who in turn went downstairs to ask.

" In fact, what does this child do with you? You take her ? "

" No, no . " Nami immediately replied. " In short, we found her, before arriving here. "

" And what do you plan to do with her ? "

" Uh ... in fact, it would be very nice of you, if you keep her with you. "

" Huh ? " Menma wondered, looking at them.

Scratching the back of his head, Crocus looked embarrassed.

" It's not that I don't want to do you a favor, but, as you can see, apart from this lighthouse, this island is deserted ! And generally, I am rationed only by pirate ships, which requests my help for care or repairs of their ships ! I don't think this is a place for a child. "

" But… we still can't take her with us. "

" Hum? " Said Luffy, turning to them. " Why ? "

" Think, idiot. " Raynare advised him. " We are not even sure to make the weight in front of Grand Line and you, you would like that a kid arrives there ? Don't make me laugh. "

" Oh, come on. " Said Luffy. " I'm sure we're going to have fun."

" Don't underestimate Grand Line. "

Appearing in front of Luffy, Gin startled him, while he shouted.

" Even by not having crossed Mihawk, there is little chance that our armada could manage to reach the first island! Our compass stopped working the climate was against us ... it was hell! The kid will not survive. "

" Your compass has stopped working? " Nami wondered.

" Yes ! As soon as we got here! A real bad luck. "

Suddenly taken by a bad feeling, Nami hastened to rummage in her pockets, to take out her compass. Staring at it, it only took a few moments for her to suddenly cry out in horror.

" What's going on ? " Luffy asked.

" Compass. " Horrified Nami, seeing its needle begin to turn in all directions. " It no longer works. "

" Who has it, Nami-swan? " Sanji asked him, arriving with dishes loaded with food. " If you're hungry, this is what will fill your stomach. "

Ignoring him, Nami was frightened.

" How will we be able to navigate if the compass no longer works ? "

" Gin… I think you bring bad luck. " Raynare informed him.

" Shut up ! " Roar the man. " This place must be cursed. "

" I hope you are joking. " Wanted to know Crocus, seeing most of the crew frightened by seeing their compass no longer working. " Don't you know the basics to survive on the Grand Line ? "

" Uh ? " Nami wondered.

" As I told you, there is no logic in this world ! Your compass is not broken ! It's just that it can't work here. "

" Here ? " Astonished Lucy. "You mean on this island ? "

" No, I mean on the whole of Grand Line. "

" What ? " Gin wondered. " All this makes no sense. "

" A magnetic field. " Suddenly understood Nami.

" Indeed. " Approved Crocus. " The Grand Line islands are teeming with minerals of all kinds, creating anomalous magnetic fields all over it! In addition, the winds and currents are very unstable! When you are a navigator, you realize how insurmountable it is. "

" I understand. " Affirmed Nami. " It would be doomed if we cannot define our direction. "

"In this case, how can we sail on these seas? " Wanted to know Raynare. " By counting on luck ? "

" No, you just need a Log-Pose. " Assured the man. " But I am surprised that you ask me this question, when you have one with you. "

" What ? "

" Yes ! " Assured Crocus, pointing to Menma. " What she has on her wrist is a Log pose. "

The child, then lost in thought, took a few seconds to understand that he was talking about the strange watch she had just found.

" What ? "

" Menma, do you have a Log-Pose? " Lucy wondered.

" I found it earlier, where you tied up the others two. "

" The Log-pose is a unique compass that memorizes a magnetic field. " Explained Crocus to them. " The islands forming the Grand Line obey the rules imposed by magnetic fields! This is why, to travel from island to island, the Log pose must adapt to the magnetic field of each in order to indicate the right direction ! The truth is that it is impossible to determine the exact position of an island on this ocean! Any pirate is therefore totally dependent on the magnetic field memorized by the Log Pose ! To give you more details, know that you must first choose one of the seven magnetic fields emanating from Reverse Mountain! But at the start of the island you choose, to begin with, your route will ultimately join the others on the final route! And the name of this island on the edge of it is ... Raftel! The ultimate Grand Line island! The only known person to have confirmed his existence was the pirate lord ! This island is legendary. "

" So, the One Piece is over there. " Then rejoices Luffy.

" Awesome ! " Cried Nami, crouching before Menma. " Thank you, Menma! Thanks to you, we can continue our adventure ! You are a real lucky charm. "

Seeing her reach out, to take her Log Pose, Menma immediately protected the object, while retorting.

" No. "

" Uh ? "

" I ... I ... I don't want to stay here. " Retorted the child. " I want to stay with him. "

So everyone saw her point the finger at Luffy.

" Hum? " Said the captain, while he ate a large piece of fish.

" Menma…? "

" I… I have no idea where I come from or who I am ! But I too want to see the sea and have adventures! I don't want to live like a pirate, but at least I want to go to an island with lots of people. "

Staring at Nami, she cried out.

" If you want the Log-Pose, bring me with you. "

Immediately the redhead pulled her cheeks, while affirming.

" Who do you think you are to hope to rip off a thief, little fool? "

" I want to come. " Insisted the child.

" Don't insist, stupid kid. " Suddenly ordered Zoro, leaving the boat.

Suddenly stepping towards Menma, he hit the ground hard with his foot. And that gesture alone frightened Menma and made her back away in fear.

" You are just a kid with no power whatsoever! What do you think you can do, coming with us ? You will only be an embarrassment ! We are not a daycare center ! Give me this Log-Pose and stay here without making a fuss. "

Fixing his gaze then, Menma felt an intense fear in her. Zoro's eyes were terrifying. They looked like those of a killer and this had the effect of paralyzing her entire body.

Noticing this, Zoro immediately grabbed her wrist and grabbed the Log-Pose.

" We are real pirates, not fun ! If you want to play somewhere, go find a sandbox. "

First letting themselves go, Menma suddenly ends up glimpsing a memory. That of a man with a white mask and several arms, talking to him.

"This is your chance to have a new life ! You do the rest ! "

Suddenly uttering a cry of pain, Zoro was surprised to see Menma bite his hand.

" AHHHH ! Dirty kid ! "

Protecting her Log-Pose, Menma asserted.

" I want friends ! I don't want to stay here ! I want to go to an island with people. "

Looking at Luffy, she said.

" If you take me with you, I give you the Log-Pose! And I stay with you until we find a place where I can make friends. "

" Friends ? "

" Yes ! " Assured Menma. " I don't know why ! But, deep down, I am convinced that this is what I want ! I want friends. "

Looking at her then, Luffy remained skeptical. Then, finally, he smiled at her before approving.

" Okay ! You give us your log-pose and we take you where you can make friends. "

" Deal ! " Said Menma, giving him the object.

However, immediately taking Nami began to admire the object, while praying.

" Thanks my God ! We were really lucky to have this precious object. "

" I advise you to take great care of it. "Affirmed Crocus. " If this object breaks along the way, you will never be able to survive on the Grand Line. "

" I will take care of it. " Nami assured him. " After all, it's my role as a navigator. "

Noticing that the problem was resolved, Raynare cried out.

" Sanji-kun, I'm hungry. "

" Me too ! " Cried Gin. " Come on, everyone at the table! Let's eat this famous tuna… "

" I ate well, me. " Said Luffy, rubbing his bouncing belly. " This fish was delicious. "

" He ate everything ? " Sanji wondered, seeing the empty plates.

" Even the edges. " Lucy noticed

" Motherfucker. " Roared Raynare and Gin.

And while the duo started hitting Luffy, Nami inspected her new compass.

" Log-Pose! Very well ! If this object is as precious as that, I will take great care of it. "

" This food was intended for girls. " Suddenly roared Sanji, hitting Luffy. " Dirty selfish glutton ! "

Getting thrown, Luffy walked over to Nami, and his hand hit the Log-Pose she was holding. Immediately, the impact of the shock destroys the object, under the horrified gaze of Nami.

" What ? " Zoro wondered, seeing the pieces of the object fallen to the ground.

Seeing the same thing, even Menma understood that the crew was now in trouble.

Don't care, Sanji, Gin and Raynare were already around Luffy, ready to hit him again.

" We're going to take your damn stomach off ! Perhaps, without him, you will no longer want to eat as much. "

" Sanji-kun? " Suddenly called Nami.

Turning around, the trio could see Nami showing them a big smile. However, seeing the broken log pose, Raynare and Gin took a step back, unlike Sanji, who cried out.

" Yes ! Nami-swan? "

" Out of my sight. " Roared Nami, hitting Sanji and Luffy.

Thrown back, the two pirates bumped into Gin and Raynare, and all four fell into the water.

" At bowling, you could call it a strike. " Said Lucy, with a pearl of sweat behind her head.

" I think so. " Zoro approved.

" Ah, how are we going to do it now ? " Nami was frightened.

" Hum ? An problem, Nami ? " Wanted to know Usopp, arriving with Johnny and Yosaku.

" Our Log-Pose is broken. " Menma suddenly told him.

" Log-Pose ? " Johnny wondered, seeing the object Nami was holding. " Wait, did you already buy one ? "

" Huh ? " Nami wondered.

Suddenly finding his sleeve, Johnny showed everyone an object identical to that which had just been broken by Luffy: a Log-Pose.

" Ta-dam ! Here is the purchase we made in Loguetown. "

" What ? Did you have one with you ? " Lucy wondered.

" Of course ! Compared to Luffy-aniki, we are not ignorant! Before going on Grand Line, it is obvious to gather the maximum of information on these places. "

" Why didn't you tell us earlier ? " Wanted to know Zoro.

" We thought that saving you now could make us see you as the heroes of the day. " Yosaku confessed, scratching the back of the head.

" Johnny ! Yosaku ! " Called Nami's voice behind them.

" Yes ? " Said the two boys, with a big smile.

In an instant, Nami struck them on the top of the head, and knocked them to the ground.

" Baka ! "

" And that's a double combo. " Lucy noticed.

" This woman is really scary. " Zoro said.

" Someone can explain to me what's going on ? " Asked Usopp. "And where are the others ? "

At that moment, taking their heads out of the water, Sanji and Gin could be seen.

" Bitch ! " Roars Gin, while managing to regain the shore.

" Hey, don't insult Nami-swan. " Sanji ordered, while throwing Luffy's body on the ground. " It's all because of Luffy. "

Arguing, the two men paid no attention to Raynare, who in turn appeared and managed to return to the shore on her own.

" This Nami is really dangerous. " She mumbled, coming out of the water.

However, looking up, she was surprised to see Zoro looking at her. Arching his eyebrow, the swordsman seemed surprised to see her come out of the water without the slightest problem.

" Do you know how to swim ? "

" Huh ? Of course not ! I have ... It wasn't deep, that's all. "

Appearing suspicious, Zoro suddenly backed away while Laboon's body appeared not far from them. Using its huge head, the whale ejected two bodies out of the water. Thus, the pirates could see Mister 9 and Miss Wednesday fall at their feet.

" You ? " Nami wondered.

" Arrggh. " Said Mister 9, spitting water. " I thought I was going to drown. "

Opening his eyes, he couldn't hide his surprise, when he saw the log pose that Nami was holding in his hand.

" A log-pose ? "

" Hum ? A problem ? " Asked them the redhead, with an unhealthy smile. " Have you lost yours, by any chance ? "

Suddenly bowing to her, Mister 9 implored her.

" Please, I have a request to ask you. "

" Uh ? "

" Bring us to Whiskey Peak ! It's our island. "

" Whiskey Peak ! " Repeat Nami. " Who do you take us for ? You just have to go alone. "

" We no longer have a boat. " Mister 9 admitted to her.

" And we have lost our Log-Pose. " Miss Wednesday finished.

" Your Log-Pose ? " Repeat Nami. " Oh, did we find it ? "

" It is true ? " The duo is delighted.

However, their smile disappeared the instant Nami showed them what was left of the object.

" You broke it ? But you're really a bunch of fools. "

" Hey, we have another one, I'll tell you. " Yosaku retorted.

Hearing this, the couple fell on their knees before the crew before begging again.

" Bring us with you, please. "

" Always beg, we could potentially think about it. " Said Raynare, while sitting back down. " But, without money to pay us, I doubt that… "

" It's OK ! We're taking you. " Luffy said.

" What ? " His comrades as well as the duo were amazed.

" Whiskey Peak, huh? Very well, this will be the first Grand Line island that we will visit. "

" Wait, Luffy. " Cried Usopp. " We can't go like this. "

" Why ? "

" This could be a trap. " Johnny noticed. " These guys tried to kill this poor whale, I remind you ! Can we trust them ? "

" No problem. " Assured Luffy. " They can do nothing against us. "

" The man I don't care, but let's take this charming lady with us. " Cried Sanji, turning around Miss Wednesday.

Sighing, Gin couldn't help but growl at the crew's unconsciousness. He did not understand why they could be so calm.

" Luffy. " He exclaimed. " If you want to take them, I won't be against it! However, let me tell you something! Once on the Grand Line, nothing is consistent anymore! The people, the landscapes, the ocean ... you can't trust them! Now you can only trust yourself. "

" Very well. " Said Luffy, with a broad smile. " Don't worry, Gin! My instincts never betrayed me. "

" Normal, your troubles always fall on us. " Roared Usopp.

" Let's go. " Cried Luffy, sitting on the prow of the Merry.

" Mugiwara ! " Exclaimed Crocus, who was watching the boat go. " I wish you good luck ! "

" Thank you ! " Said Luffy.

Then, hearing Laboon utter a cry, the pirate lengthened his smile, while affirming.

" Don't worry, Laboon ! I would come back, I promise! And this time, I will beat you. "

" You understood, what it said ? " Menma wondered, when she was behind Luffy.

" Yeah ! " Assured the man.

Looking at him in surprise, Menma finally asked him.

" Who are you ? "

" Luffy ! " Assured Luffy. " The next pirate king ! "

" Pirate King ? "

" Yeah! He's the freest man in the world! The one who dominates the oceans without being afraid of anything or anyone ! I will be this man! The man who will find the One Piece. "

Watching the sun go down in the distance, Luffy cried out.

" If we reach the other end of this ocean, we will have achieved our goal! But in the meantime, I hope to live full of adventures! Visit incredible islands! Meet other people! New companions! Go around the world. "

" Great ! " Exclaimed Menma, trying to get on the bow.

Then feeling the air sweep her face, Menma watched the sea stretch endlessly, before displaying a broad smile.

"Amazing ! "

For his part, Zoro was sitting against the railing, thoughtful, he was staring at Raynare, who was chatting with Lucy. Looking at the fallen angel, Zoro remembered what he had seen. He was certain that Raynare had swum earlier. Now he knew very well that a demon fruit user didn't know so had a secret she was hiding.

Who will join Luffy's crew ?

Before Shells Town : Raynare ( Highschool DxD ) / Lucy Heartfilia ( Fairy Tail )

Arc Shells Town : Roronoa Zoro

Arc Kuro : Usopp

Arc Baratie : Sanji / Gin

Arc Arlong : Nami / Johnny / Yosaku

Arc Drum : Chopper

Arc Alabasta : Nico Robin / ? / ? / ?

Arc Skypiea : ?

Arc Enies Lobby : Franky

Arc Post Enies-Lobby : ?

Arc Thriller Bark : Brook

Arc Punk Hazard : ?

Arc Tesoro : ?

Arc Dressrosa : ? / ?

Arc Wano Kuni : Jinbei / ?

Arc Post Wano Kuni : ?

Arc Battle Teach : ?

With others caracters :

Buggy : Magi ( OC ), Bull ( OC ), Kuro, Morgan, Megumim ( Konosuba )

Arlong : Syra ( OC )

Milhawk : Alice ( OC

Nobody : Bruno ( Jojo's Bizarre Adventure ) ; Shinichi Kudo ( Detective Conan ) ; Menma ( Anohana )