"So here is the captain of these pirates. " Said Bruno, while staring at Luffy.
" So Nami and the others are with the other giant ? " Understood the pirate. "Awesome ! I bet they are perfectly safe. "
" You're right. " Giggles Dorry. " No one except me has a chance to kill Brogy. "
" You are right. " Luffy nodded, chuckling with him.
Looking at him, before doing the same with Vivi and Menma, Bruno ends up asking.
" Your name is Luffy ? "
" Yes ! Why ? "
'' Luffy-san, if you're a pirate, can you tell me what a kid in your crew does ? "
" Menma is not part of my crew. " Luffy retorted. " We are looking for an island where people can take care of her. "
" She has no family ? "
" I don't remember. " Confessed Menma. " I ... I have amnesia. "
" Amnesic? "
" And you, Bruno-san ? " Vivi asked him. " What are you doing here ? "
" Me ? Let's say that, I decided to withdraw far from all civilization ! And you ? If you are pirates, I guess you came to this island hoping you could find some treasures. "
" Not really. " Luffy retorted. " Me, I wanted to live an adventure on this island. "
" An adventure ? "
" Yes, that's the life of pirates! It's exciting to have adventures. "
" You are quite right. " Dorry asserted. " You are really brave, for a little guy. "
" What is your goal, as a pirate? " Bruno asked.
Smiling then, Luffy asserted.
" I want to find the One Piece to become the pirate king. "
" The pirate king? "
" I heard about it from the pirates who came to this island before you. " Dorry asserted. " Is it this famous legendary treasure that is at the other end of the Grand Line ? HAHAHA ! If I manage to leave this island, I promised myself to try my luck ! After all, it is said that only the greatest of pirates can find this treasure. "
" Oh, a legendary treasure. " Understood Bruno.
Then, looking at Luffy, he asked.
" Luffy-san, in all honesty, tell me why you would be more likely than another to find this treasure ? Are you the most powerful pirate ? Or the most strategic ? Or the luckiest? "
" Power, luck or intelligence have nothing to do with the possibility of finding the One Piece. " Luffy retorted. " I would find the One Piece because I have the determination to find it ! Only the man who can fight all the obstacles that will separate him from One Piece will become the Pirate King ! Whatever happens, I will not back down. "
Listening to him, Bruno fixed Luffy's gaze. And, to his surprise, he saw only a foolproof determination. Luffy believed in his dream.
" Luffy-san… I wish you good luck. "
" Huh ? " Luffy wondered, seeing Bruno leave.
" I feel silly. " Bruno confessed. " I have always thought that pirates are just barbarians only looking to kill and loot villages ! But you, you are different ! I understand why your friends follow you, despite being bad in combat. "
With these words, he left.
" What a strange man. " Vivi said.
" This guy is extremely insightful. " Dorry told her. " He always has the answer to everything and I have the impression of seeing him as a wise man. "
" By the way, Dorry-san, does it really take a year for log-pose to recharge here ? " Vivi asked him .
" Yes, why ? "
" You just told us that pirates told you about One Piece ! Did they also wait so long to leave here ? "
" Not really ! Didn't you notice all those little human bones there ? Many of the humans that came died before their log-pose was reloaded ! They died from the heat, from disease or from the animals of this island ! To tell you the truth, I also had to deal with the pirates who tried to attack me ! As for the others, not wanting to suffer the same fate, they went to sea and preferred to let luck guide them ! But I do not recommend it ! They must also have died at sea. "
'' Are you going to stay here for a year ? " Menma wondered.
" This is out of the question. " Vivi replied. " Alabasta will never be able to go the whole year without experiencing a war ! I can't stay here. "
" Unfortunately, I can't do anything. " Confessed Dorry. " The only Eternal Pose on this island is the one that points to Elbaf, my homeland ! Apart from him, I don't know what will allow you to leave this island safely. "
Then drinking a barrel of alcohol, he wiped his mouth while declaring.
" I must tell you the time when a man tried to leave this island with ..."
A huge noise was heard in his stomach.
" Hum ? "
Suddenly, an explosion occurred in his abdomen and smoke came out of his mouth.
" What ? " Luffy wondered.
" Mr Giant ? " Menma frightened, seeing him spit blood.
Moaning in pain, Dorry had his hand resting on the site of his stomach. His organ had received serious damage.
" Has his stomach exploded ? " Surprised Vivi. " But then, that means that the alcohol he just drank contained explosive! This is insane! It comes from our boat. "
" Is it Usopp who did that ? " Menma wondered.
" Of course not ! " Luffy retorted. " Usopp and the rest would never do that. "
" If, it's ... it's your fault. "
Suddenly standing up, Dorry stared at the trio angrily.
" Brogy would never do that ! The honor of a giant is unshakeable! We cannot live after having committed such a cowardly act. "
Seeing him picking up his sword, Menma took a step back, still stammering.
" Mister ? "
" I will make you pay. " Dorry roared, raising his sword.
Instantly grabbing hold of Vivi and Menma, Luffy jumped back to dodge the sword blow. Running behind him, Carue uttered a cry of fear, while Dorry started to go wild.
" How did you dare ? I trusted you despite the fact that you were just simple humans. "
" Flee. " Vivi cried, grabbing hold of Menma's hand. " Luffy, let's go! "
" Running away would be pointless. " Luffy retorted. " With his size, it wouldn't take long to catch up with us. "
Throwing his hat at Menma, Luffy cried out.
" Hide, I'll take care of him. "
" But Luffy, you are no match ... " began Vivi.
Still, pulling her with her, Menma walked away, not looking back.
" Menma ? "
" Luffy-oniisan will win. " The child assured her. " He fought against Laboon who was much taller than this giant. "
Making his fists crack, Luffy ends up screaming.
" Dorry, I challenge you to a duel. "
" In a duel? " The giant wondered. " Don't laugh at me, little maggot! Do you really think you have a chance of winning just because I'm injured ? Was that part of your plan ? "
" I am not a coward. " Luffy retorted. " I have no idea why this barrel exploded ! But if you want to fight, I'm your man. "
" Little impudent. " Cried Dorry, raising his sword.
Seeing him Luffy jumped back to avoid him. Then, stretching his arm, Luffy gripped the handle of the weapon, before pulling down on it. Then running on the giant's arm, he stretched his arm again in order to attack him.
" GUM GUM… "
However, using his second arm, Dorry gave him a powerful punch, which threw him back.
" Don't underestimate the giants of Elbaf. "
However, regaining his senses in time, Luffy managed to grab hold of two tree trunks, before letting his arms stretch out again. Slowing down then, he aimed at the huge body of Dorry, before shouting.
" And you, don't underestimate the future pirate king. "
Then, firing like a cannonball, he rushed straight towards Dorry, and managed to crash into his belly at full speed. Touched at the location of his stomach, Dorry coughed up more blood, and eventually collapsed to the ground.
" Sorry. " Luffy apologized, falling in turn.
Unfortunately, using his last strength, Dorry managed to trample him under his foot, before falling to the ground.
" I underestimated you… "
Seeing him collapse, Vivi and Menma cautiously walked over to his body. Seeing him stand still, they rushed to his foot and saw a crater on the ground, where Luffy was buried.
" Luffy-san. "
" I'm fine. " Assured the captain, getting up.
Then holding out his hand to retrieve his hat, he asked.
" How is he ? "
" Dorry ? His injury has deteriorated. Nevertheless, he is still alive. "
" I'm pissed off. " Luffy suddenly roared.
" What ? "
" The other giant did nothing ! I would put my hand in the fire ! And neither do our friends! That is to say that there is someone else on this island, responsible for that. "
" That would be Bruno ? " Menma asked him.
" Bruno-san ? " Surprised Vivi. " But why would he do this ? "
At that moment, the volcano in the center of the island erupted.
" What ? " The trio was surprised.
" Oh no, now is not the time. " Vivi said.
However, thinking otherwise, just hearing the volcano is enough for Dorry to wake up and start to recover. But hardly did he make a gesture when he spit blood.
" Stop it, Dorry-san. "
" You will die. " Menma asserted.
" I… I am the big Dorry ! The most powerful … warrior of Elbaf ! And I will … "
Suddenly he spat blood again. Seeing this, Luffy took a step towards him, while retorting.
" Stay there. "
" Mugiwara ? "
" I know why you are fighting and I understand your reason ! However, this time around, you have a good reason to give up ! Someone dared to intervene in your fight and intentionally hurt you ! We must find it. "
" Shut up. " Dorry roared, before standing up.
Getting to his feet, he took a moment to catch his breath.
" I'm going to win."
" Stops, you moron. "
In response, Dorry turned to a huge, skull-shaped boulder and grabbed it. Using all of his strength, he clenched his teeth as he began to lift the gigantic mask. In the end, he managed to dig up the rock, before turning to Luffy.
" Hey, what are you doing? "
Suddenly widening her eyes, Vivi took a step back, before screaming.
" Luffy, he's going to crush you. "
" What ? "
Before he could react, Dorry positioned the rock above him and violently crushed Luffy with it.
" Luffy. " Menma frightened.
" My honor is my dearest. " Dorry asserted. " I started a fight, and to give it up before I finished it would be a huge shame ! I would rather die than give up fighting ! I am a warrior from Elbaf. "
Turning to pick up his sword, he pretended to pick it up. Yet he froze, the instant a pair of hands gripped the tip of the sword. Knowing full well that she did not stand a chance against the giant, Menma tried to crush the sword under his weight, while asserting.
" No, don't fight. "
" Push yourself, brat. "
" NOOOO! If you are going to fight, you will die. "
Unable to stop sobbing, the child cried out.
" I don't want you to die, Mister giant. "
Just looking at her, Dorry ends up taking a long breath. Then, puffing out his cheeks, he huffed air hard enough for Menma to chase back.
Picking up his sword, Dorry started to leave.
" Sorry for suspecting you. "
" DORRRRYYYYY ! " Luffy shouted, trying to free himself. " Our fight is not over. "
" Hum? "
" We decided to fight a duel ! And none of us are knocked out ! Come back here, if you're a man ! Free me and let's fight. "
Listening to him, Dorry finally smiled a little, before asserting.
" I would fight you ... if I ever win against Brogy ! Until next time, future pirate king. "
" No ! Get me out of here. "
Too late. The giant was already gone.
Seeing Brogy go into battle, Nami cried out.
" It's time for us to return to Merry. "
" To do what ? " Yosaku questioned, while starting to eat a piece of meat. " I remind you that we have to wait a year to leave here ! We have time to waste. "
" We cannot stay. " Neni retorted. " Princess Wednesday must go home as soon as possible. "
" And after ? " Johnny questioned, pretending to sleep. " We are not magicians ! None of us can do anything. "
" Maybe Lucy. " Nami asserted. " Maybe one of her spirits can help us! Anyway, we have to get back to the Merry and warn the others. "
" Luffy-aniki and sister-Vivi must know. " Yosaku remarked. " Which means that you have to inform Aniki, sister Raynare, sister Lucy, Sanji-Aniki and that asshole of Gin ! "
" In that case, let's go. " Cried Nami.
" A minute. " Cried Usopp. " Think Nami, none of us can beat one of these dinosaurs ! If we want to get back on the Merry, let's wait until Brogy comes back and ask him to take us back to the boat. "
" Superb idea. " The three other men said.
" No way. " Nami retorted. " We must leave before Bruno comes back ! This guy is really very scary ! I feel like something is wrong with him. "
" Are you surprised that he is strange ? " Neni wondered. " I remind you that this is a guy who thinks he comes from another universe ! He's not dangerous, he's just crazy. "
" Not matter. " Nami cried, heading towards the forest. " Luffy must not be far ! Join him and return to the boat. "
" We don't have the choice. " Johnny sighed, before getting up.
Then the small group plunged into the forest.
" The redhead, I hate you. " Neni asserted.
" Shut-up and run ! "
Within two minutes, the small group had found themselves in front of a huge dinosaur and had started to flee to avoid being devoured.
" What shall we do now ? " Wanted to know Yosaku.
" You are men. Protect me by sacrificing yourself. "
" In your dreams. " Roared the quartet.
Suddenly bending down, the group felt the tyrannosaurus attempt to hit them with its huge tail. Missing them, he only hit a huge tree trunk, which broke. Beginning to fall towards Usopp and the others, it pretended to run over them.
" Run. " Cried Usopp.
Immediately Johnny and him ran to the left, while Nami and the other two moved away to the right. Avoiding the trunk, the dinosaur then looking at Usopp and Johnny before roaring and chasing them.
" Help ! "
" Damn it, I have the impression that we are lost. " Zoro asserted.
" No, it is true ? " Raynare innocently questioned him. " Maybe it's because a gorilla idiot has no sense of direction! "
" Shut up ! It is you who brings bad luck. "
" But of course. " Said Raynare. " You just forget that I can fly and therefore easily transport you to the boat ! Provide me on your knees and I could be merciful to you. "
" Rather die. "
Suddenly, turning his gaze to the side, Zoro saw Nami's silhouette.
" Hum ? Oi, Nami ! "
" Nami ? " Raynare wondered. " What are you doing there, all alone ? "
Stepping forward, the duo noticed that Nami remained still.
" Do you have a problem, Nami ? " Zoro questioned her, resting his hand on her shoulder.
In an instant, a white substance left the navigator's body and surrounded Zoro's chest.
" That ? " He wondered, starting to be imprisoned.
Seeing this, Raynare hurried away to avoid meeting the same fate. However, hit in the back, she let out a cry when an explosion hit her. Falling to the ground, she moans in pain.
" Well ! How do we meet ? " Asked a female voice.
And before she could turn around, Raynare felt someone sit on her back, where she was injured. Appreciating her moans of pain, Miss Valentine questioned her.
" Oh, am I hurting you ? "
Increasing the weight of her body, she crushed more Raynare who could not help but scream in pain.
" I am really sorry. " Miss Valentine lied, with a broad smile.
" These two were easier to capture than expected. " Mister 5 noticed.
" It's normal when you use your brain. "
Falling to the ground, while his whole body except his head was covered in wax, Zoro looked at the newcomer and asked him.
" Who are you ? "
" I am ... mister 3." Assured the man, while drinking a cup of tea.
Seeing that his plan had worked perfectly, he assured.
" You two, get me the princess! According to my calculations, it should now be easy prey ! We will kill her with our prisoners! And we'll take care of the giants and the last pirates. "
However, hearing voices, the trio saw some figures a little further away.
" Sister-Nami, do you have any idea where we're going ? " Asked Yosaku.
" No ! I believe we are lost. " Nami confessed.
" Damn it ! " Neni growled.
Seeing them, Mister 3 smiled and hastened to cover Zoro and Raynare's mouths with wax to keep them from screaming.
" We will capture them too. "
" AHHHHHHHHHHHH! " Usopp and Johnny yelled, as they continued to run.
Finally, seeing a huge tree, the duo rushed behind the trunk and remained silent, while praying that the dinosaur would go away. However, to their surprise, they didn't hear a sound.
" Hum ? " They wondered, looking at the forest.
To the surprise, there was not the slightest trace of the dinosaur.
" We ... we sowed it? "
" Haha … HAHAHAHA! " Giggles Usopp. " As expected ! This big juggernaut had no chance of catching us. "
" I don't know if we should be proud of it but, at least, we are saved. " Johnny rejoices. " But what do we do for Yosaku and the others ? "
" Knowing Nami, she had to order the others to go to the Merry! Let's go as discreetly as possible. "
" Okay ! "
" They will pay for it. " Suddenly roars a voice.
" Hum ? " The duo wondered, turning around. " Luffy ? "
Advancing a few steps, Usopp and Johnny finally saw Luffy and the other two, where Dorry had left them.
" Luffy ? "
" Usopp! " Glad Luffy. " Johnny! Come and help me. "
" How did you manage to get stuck on this ? " Johnny asked him.
" Luffy ! We must join Nami at Merry, as soon as possible. " Usopp taught him. " We separated in the forest and we don't know how they are. "
" And shit. " Luffy roars, trying to free himself again. " What the hell is going on? Why do these things happen ? "
" Which things ? " Johnny asked him.
" Someone hurt Mr. Dorry. " Menma taught him. " He drank explosive alcohol and it made "BOUM" in his belly. "
" What ? " Usopp wondered, turning around.
Seeing the two giants fighting, the man was surprised.
" His stomach exploded… and he still went to fight ? "
" Who is the swelling who dared to do that ? "
" Can't you guess ? " Giggles a voice.
" What ? " The group was surprised.
" NOSE FANCY CANNON! "
" That's another. " Bruno remarked.
Kneeling in front of a human skeleton, the man examined it intently. Then he smiled a little, finding something interesting.
" Here's one. " He assured, picking up an object.
Hearing a new shock noise, he turned to see Brogy and Dorry fighting again.
" Decidedly, they are in good shape. "
However, watching the fight for a few seconds, Bruno seemed skeptical of Dorry's behavior. Compared to earlier, his gestures were much less powerful while he preferred to defend himself rather than attack. On the contrary, seeing that he had the advantage, Brogy redoubled his efforts to defeat his rival.
" I would have you, Dorry ! "
" In the dreams. " Dorry roared, running towards him.
However, suddenly slipping, the giant felt himself fall backwards.
" That ? " Bruno wondered.
" AHHHHHHHHH ! " Brogy shouted, raising his ax before hitting Dorry's abdomen.
Immediately, a geyser of blood could be seen while Dorry crashed to the ground. Seeing him fall, Bruno remained motionless, not knowing what to think of this fight, which strangely seemed to have been sabotaged.
Then, then, an explosion occurs where he left Luffy and his friends.
" What's going on ? "
Spewing smoke, after being struck by an attack by Mister 5, Luffy remained inert.
" LUFFY ? " Usopp wondered.
" Motherfucker ! " Johnny roared, taking out his saber.
" You want to fight ? " Mister 5 wondered, rolling up his sleeves. " Perfect, I'm your man. "
Starting to run towards him, Johnny made as if to attack him. However, thinking back to all his last fights, he stopped suddenly.
" Hum ? " Mister wondered 5.
"I must not rush headlong. " Johnny thought. " This is not how a fighter like Aniki operates ! Besides, Gin informed me that this guy is a human-bomb ! If I touch it, he will explode ! Thereby … "
Putting himself in a fighting position, he understood.
" I must wait and aim for a vital point ! I would only have one chance. "
" If you don't want to come, I will come to you. " Mister 5 announced, running towards him.
However, to his surprise, he saw a projectile shoot straight at him.
" EXPLOSING STAR! "
Hit by a ball, Mister 5 found itself in the center of an explosion.
" NOW , Johnny. " Cried Usopp.
Not being asked, Johnny ran straight for the smoke, remembering the exact position of Mister 5.
" I've got you. " Assured the man, directing his sword where his opponent's throat must have been.
Unfortunately, coming out of the smoke, a hand with boogie between its fingers, aimed at the man and sent the booger at him.
" What … ? "
" NOSE FANCY CANNON. "
Seeing Johnny get hit, Usopp took a step back, shaking.
" Im… Impossible ! I had touched him. "
" ICHIBAN KILO PRESS. "
" USOPP! " Vivi shouted. " Above you ! "
Barely having time to look up, Usopp found himself trampled under Miss Valentine's body. Hitting the ground violently, Usopp's body remained half-buried, while Johnny's fell to the ground, unconscious.
" Johnny ! Usopp ! " Vivi frightened.
Running towards her, Mister 5 managed to grab her by the throat, while advising her.
" We hold the rest of your friends ! So I advise you not to do anything stupid, Miss Wednesday. "
" I like it when our missions go smoothly. " Affirmed Miss Valentine." In fact, I bet they won against us by luck. "
" It's obvious. " Mister 5 affirmed.
Suddenly, hearing a little noise, the duo turned to see Menma, with a revolver in their hands.
" Hum? "
Feeling her whole body shake, the little girl stared at the duo, while clutching her weapon as hard as possible.
Flashback
" Menma, you have no power, do you? "
" Hum ? " Menma wondered, turning to Nami, when the Merry had just left Whiskey Peak. " No why ? "
" In that case, listen to me carefully! Now, no matter what, you will always have to find yourself with someone strong by your side ! So either Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Gin or Raynare ! You always have to be with one of them, now ! If Baroque Works knows your identity, they will see you as an easy and useless target in their eyes ! They will kill you without hesitation. "
" O ... Okay. " Menma nodded, trying not to show fear.
However, knowing full well that she was frightened, Nami had ended up removing an object from under her clothes before handing it to her.
" Take this . "
" That … ? " Menma wondered, seeing her give her a revolver.
" If you ever find yourself alone, I want you to have that to protect yourself. "
" But… I don't know how to shoot. "
" Don't worry ! Usopp will teach you ! Listen Menma, having a gun doesn't mean killing someone ! You can intimidate it ! What matters is to protect yourself, or save your friends. "
Still staring at the duo, Menma saw them watching her, while not quite knowing what to think of the situation. Finally, finding the scene hilarious, Miss Valentine laughed.
" Look at this little girl ! She's hilarious. "
" Indeed. "
Finally, the duo headed for Menma, while the man still held Vivi with a hand.
" Do ... don't move. "
However, Menma was so scared that she felt frozen. She couldn't even go back. Her body was shaking so much that she was unable to aim with her weapon.
Finally, his eyes widened as Mister 5 was in front of her.
" Little girl … "
Putting his hand on Menma's head, he told her.
" ... holding a weapon does not mean knowing how to use it ! I don't know why you're with these pirates, but you don't even deserve to be considered an enemy ! In our eyes, you are nothing. "
Finally, he passed her, leaving her behind.
" We don't kill her? " His teammate wondered, following him.
" I don't see the point of wasting my time with vermin. "
Menma did not turn around. She was afraid. Afraid of doing something that would force the duo to come back to her. Finally, without her realizing, her weapon fell to the ground. Then her knees hit the ground, as she began to sob. Menma was crying out of fear ... and shame. Beside her, Luffy, Usopp and Johnny were on the ground. They had been beaten. But they had fought. Menma had let her enemies go with Vivi.
" Vivi onee-san… I'm sorry! "
" What happened here ? "
Looking up, Menma was surprised to see Bruno behind her.
Who will join Luffy's crew ?
Before Shells Town : Raynare - 9 millions - ( Highschool DxD ) / Lucy Heartfilia ( Fairy Tail )
Arc Shells Town : Roronoa Zoro
Arc Kuro : Usopp
Arc Baratie : Sanji / Gin - 13 million -
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 -23 million - ( Konosuba )
Arlong : Syra ( OC )
Milhawk : Alice ( OC )
Nobody : Bruno ( Jojo's Bizarre Adventure ) ; Shinichi Kudo ( Detective Conan ) ; Menma ( Anohana ) ; Sakura ( Zombieland Saga ) ; Neni ( Mister 9 )