Nevertheless, a whole day had passed, and unfortunately no island could be spotted. And while Raynare stayed by Lucy's bedside with Sanji, Nami stayed alert and looked at her log-pose every two seconds to make sure she was on course.
"We don't have the right to waste time by stupidly changing course. Lucy's fever keeps increasing ! She must see a doctor. "
Suddenly sneezing, Johnny rubbed his arms despite wearing warm clothes.
" It's cold. " He complained, as snow fell all around the boat.
" It's true that it's freezing. " Yosaku adds. " The temperature has dropped sharply ! If this continues, Sister Lucy isn't going to be the only one sick. "
Trying to run in place, the two men then saw Menma, not far from the bow, looking into the distance in the hope of finding an island.
" Hey, Little-Menma. " Called her Yosaku. "What are you doing? "
" I'm looking for an island. " The child assured, while looking at the ocean.
" Aniki is already taking care of it. " Johnny assured her, while pointing to Zoro, at the top of the mast, observing the surroundings with a pair of binoculars. " You will freeze to death if you stay here. "
" Are you worried about Sister-Lucy? " Yosaku asked her. " Don't worry ! We will be able to find a doctor shortly. "
Continuing to look into the distance, Menma was silent for a moment. Then, finally, she asked.
" If I make myself useful ... could I stay ? "
" Huh? " The duo said.
" I don't remember anything from my life before. " Confessed the child. " Nevertheless, since being here, I feel like I like this new life! And that is because I am with you. "
Turning to the duo, she wanted to know.
" In that case, could I stay with you? "
" Little-Menma… " Yosaku said, not really knowing what to say to her. " Grand Line is not a place for kid like you ! It's dangerous where we're going. "
" And then, we have already agreed. " Johnny remarked. " You promised us that you weren't going to do any whims as soon as we found a good place to drop you off! Sorry to tell you, but it will either be the next island or Alabasta if we manage to beat Crocodile. "
Listening to them, Menma stared at the sea again, struggling to hide the sadness in her eyes. No, she didn't want to leave this boat. This is where she wanted to stay. She wanted to continue having fun with Luffy and discovering more of the wonders that this new world could offer her.
"I have to find a way to stay here ! "
Scanning the ocean further, the young child suddenly widened her eyes, seeing a humanoid figure in the distance.
" Huh? " She wondered, narrowing her eyes. " Hey, there is someone over there. "
" What ? " Yosaku and Johnny were surprised, when they were already leaving.
" Hey, I see a man. " Zoro's voice suddenly cried. " A man… who walks on water. "
" WHAT ? " The duo wondered, rushing to the railing, to see this miracle.
Indeed, dressed all in green and with a bow and arrows on his back, a strange man was standing on the water, in front of the boat.
" That … ? " Yosaku wondered.
" Is that god ? " Wanted to know Johnny.
" Am I dreaming? " Wanted to know Usopp, arriving with Luffy. " A man walking on water ? "
" Huh ? " Gin wondered. " What is this nonsense again… ? A man who walks on water. "
" Brrr! " Said the man suddenly, shivering. " It's cold, isn't it ? "
" Huh, yes. " Said Luffy. " Hey, who are you ? "
" Me ? I am Chess ! A pirate. "
" A pirate ? " Menma wondered. " But, you don't have a boat. "
Smiling a little, the man ends up pointing at the surface of the water, while affirming.
" My boat ? He's there.
" What ? "
Suddenly, a gigantic column of water rose up in front of the boat, while the man dressed in green found himself at the top.
" AHHHH ! What is that thing ? "
In front of the water, what looked like a metal dome had just appeared. Then, transforming, the large metal plates eventually took the shape of a huge boat, where Chess found himself at the top of the mast.
" What is that ? " Wanted to know Nami, leaving the kitchen. " A boat ? "
" It looks more like a submarine. " Bruno retorted.
Then, looking up, he saw the pirate flag hanging from the pole.
" Foes. "
" Oh no. " Neni frightened, hiding behind him. " We just got rid of Baroque Works and here we are attacked ! Is this a joke? "
" As if it was the moment. " Zoro growled, stepping off the mast.
" Hahaha ! " Suddenly a voice laughed, coming from the huge boat. " Amazed, right? Here is my submersible ambush ship: the Bliking. "
" Hey, what's going on ? " Sanji wanted to know, opening the door to the girls' room.
" You can't even navigate smoothly ? " Raynare wondered, following him.
At that moment, a pontoon that left the big ship lowered to the deck of the Vogue Merry and several dozen soldiers took it before pointing their guns at Luffy's crew.
" Hands in the air and no sudden gestures. "
" Hum? " Luffy wondered. " What is happening ? "
" I think we are under attack. " Gin explained to him, the most serenely in the world.
" Please, we have no treasure. " Cried Usopp, hands in the air.
" Are you really pirates ? " Suddenly a voice was surprised. " With such a small crew ? The good joke. "
Arriving in his turn, an obese man stepped on the vogue Merry, while eating a piece of meat impaled on a knife.
" Tsss ! I bet there is nothing of value stealing on this little tub. "
At that moment, everyone could see him put the whole knife in his mouth, before he started to crush the piece of iron with his teeth and swallow it.
" That … ? " Menma wondered. " Did he eat the knife ? "
" Hun ! It gives me a toothache. " Nami confessed.
" Decidedly each person in this world gives me the impression of having a fairly unique power. " Bruno remarked.
" Hey, I have something to ask you. " Cried the obese man. " Wouldn't you have an Eternal Pose or a simple Log Pose that would allow us to go to Drum Island ? "
" We don't have it. " Sanji affirmed. " We don't even know where your Drum Island is anyway. "
" If that's all you want, you can go. " Raynare announced, in an authoritative tone. " We're in a rush. "
" Yeah, we don't have time to waste with you. " Luffy said.
" Wait. " Cried Nami. " Won't you know where we can find the nearest island, by any chance ? "
" Never mind. " Said the obese man, while seeming to ignore Nami's question. " In this case, I would settle for this ship ! It will serve as my pantry for a few days ! I learned to love the wood of ships. "
" Euh ... I don't understand where he is coming from. " Johnny confessed.
" I think he wants to keep the boat to eat it. " Yosaku suggested.
" WHAT ? " Frightened Usopp. " No, not the ship! Everything except that! Raynare, give their your money. "
" Shut-up, asshole. "
Seeming to ignore their little quarrel, the obese suddenly bit the Merry and his mouth grew to swallow a large piece of wood.
'' But ... what the hell is he doing? " Usopp frightened.
" Hey, asshole! Stop it, now. " Gin ordered him. " If you want to eat a boat, go eat yours. "
" Shut up ! " A guard ordered him by giving him a hit. " Can't you see that Wapol-sama is having a meal? "
" Stop. " Luffy suddenly roared, knocking out the two guards who threatened him with guns.
" Pay attention ! There is one who rebels ! Fire ! "
Seeing them shoot Luffy, a cruel smile spread across Zoro's face.
" It left for a little fight. "
" You are super badly fallen. " Roared Raynare, spreading her wings. " I am in a very bad mood. "
" If any of you further deteriorate Lucy-san's condition, I promise to kick your face into disfigurement. " Sanji announced.
" A sea battle? " Bruno wondered. " This is a first for me. "
" Hey, guys. " Cried Nami. " Okay to fight but on condition that you don't do any damage to the boat. "
'' Because you think we can fight without doing any damage, you? " Gin roared, having already grabbed the guard that had hit him.
" Hum ? " Wapol wondered, looking at them. " What are they up to ? "
" Wapol-sama ! " Suddenly called him Chess, next to a man with an afro hairstyle. " Do you want us to take care of his guys? "
Continuing to stare at the pirates, Wapol suddenly ordered.
" Chess! Kuromarimo ! Go get me my brother ! He who complained of being bored ! This is enough to amuse him. "
'' Better to forget this idea, Wapol-sama. " Kuromarimo advised him. " Your brother has just fallen asleep and you know what he is like when you wake him up. "
" Tsss! " Said the obese. " It's really a kaba ! Too bad, guys kill me these guys. "
However, his men barely had time to hear this order that several of them were thrown before falling violently at his feet.
" That … ? "
" It seems to have told you that we were in a hurry. " Gin remarked, with his tonfas covered in blood.
" You have the choice. " Zoro assured, sabers pointed at the men. " Either get out of your way as quickly as possible, or we'll kill you. "
" Band of insolents! " Roared Wapol. " Do you at least know who I am? "
" I don't care who you are. " Luffy retorted, walking towards him while banging his fists. " If you don't get off my ship now, I'll get you off. "
" Cursed microbe. " Wapol roared, leaping towards him, his mouth wide open.
" That ? " Luffy wondered, seeing the huge mouth close on him.
" Luffy ! Get out! " Usopp ordered him.
Too late. Closing his jaws, Wapol trapped Luffy in his mouth and began to chew him.
" That … ? " Menma horrified, wanting to throw up. " Are they eating people? "
" What is happening ? " Wanted to know Vivi, then arriving to see the fight scene.
" Take shelter, Princess Wednesday. " Neni advised her. " There is a cannibal on the boat. "
" A cannibal ? " Vivi wondered, looking at Wapol.
" It's not easy to chew, this kid. " Wapol remarked.
At that moment, his cheeks swelled as his mouth grew larger.
" That … ? "
Suddenly opening his jaws, he let Luffy out, while the pirate had inflated like a balloon.
" GUM GUM BALLOON. "
" What ? " Wapol wondered, before Luffy grabbed his hair, before throwing his fist back.
" GUM GUM PISTOL. "
Hit in the face, Wapol found himself in the air and disappeared into the sky. Seeing him do it, his crew looked horrified.
" Oh no ! He just made Wapol-sama fly. " Cried Chess.
" What are we going to do ? " Wanted to know Kuromarimo. " Wapol-sama cannot swim. "
" Everyone, get back on the boat. " Chess ordered, to the men still on Vogue Merry. " We're leaving, quickly. "
Seeing them then leave, seconds later, Usopp couldn't help but ask.
" Who was this monster ? "
" A jester. " Raynare simply stated, not returning to see Lucy.
" Tsss. " Said Nami, looking at the damage he had just done. " Zoro, go back to your post ! The others, find me some boards and hurry up and fix this for me. "
Seeing the boys bustle about, Nami lingered a bit on Vivi, who seemed thoughtful.
" A problem, Vivi? "
" No nothing ! It's just… I feel like I've seen this Wapol before, somewhere. "
" Cursed Mugiwara ! " Roared Mr 3, with a pair of binoculars. " If I ever get my hands on him, he will bitterly regret his gesture. "
" Here then ? " Said Mr 5, sat at the back of the boat on which they were sailing. " If memory serves, you called me an idiot when I said something like that in Little Garden. "
" If you want my opinion, you have nothing more than us. " Miss Valentine sneered.
" Shut up. " Roared Mr 3. " And stay focused, they can't be far. "
Looking at his log-pose, he asserted.
" After Little-Garden, the next island will be the kingdom of Drum ! If we want to intercept Mugiwara, it will be there ! And this time around, I don't want failure, get it ? "
" You were the one who underestimated our adversaries the second time around. " Retorted Mr 5 and Miss Valentine.
" One more word and I'll throw you in the water. "
" Mr 3 ! " Suddenly called Miss Goldenweek, while looking at the sky. " I think I see a cannonball rushing at us. "
" Huh ? " The trio wondered, looking up.
Indeed, what looked like a huge cannonball was falling from the sky, while uttering a cry of horror. Finally, falling about ten meters from the boat, the shell raised a gigantic mass of water, while creating huge waves. Finding itself shaken, the boat moved away from the point of impact while its occupants had to cling to everything they could not to fall into the water.
" What is that again? " Wanted to know Mr 5.
Curious, Mr 3 made the boat move forward until it found itself not far from the point of impact. Suddenly piercing the surface of the water, a figure began to perform disorganized movements as it was sinking.
" Help me ! I don't know how to swim. "
" Huh ? " Miss Valentine wondered, seeing Wapol. " A man ? "
" What are we doing ? " Wanted to know Miss Goldenweek.
" Tsss! Let him go. " Then advised Mr 5.
Nevertheless, seeming to stare at the man in astonishment Mr 3 could not help but be surprised, seeming to recognize the man.
" This guy … ! It's …? "
Waking up with a start, Lucy straightened up a bit as she felt her body boiling so hot it was.
" I ... water ! "
Wanting to find something to drink, Lucy was surprised to see Raynare's head lying on her bed, while she slept.
" That … ? " Lucy wondered, before seeing Vivi asleep on a chair.
Lying on the ground, most of the men slept in the room, as did Nami and Menma.
" What ... What are they all doing here ? "
" They are there to ensure your good health, Lucy. "
Appearing in front of her, Virgo simply stared at the blonde.
" Virgo… you… ? "
Feeling her throat tug, Lucy put her hand on it as she implored her.
" Water ... I beg you. "
Nonetheless, Virgo seemed to be deaf to her request, as she remained still.
" Virgo… please ! "
Finally, the maid disappeared. Not knowing if she would reappear or not, Lucy jumped a bit, seeing her again, with a glass of water in her hand.
" Will you be satisfied with this ? "
In response, Lucy drank the water in one go, before falling back on her pillow. Trying to catch her breath, she moved her blanket a little, so that Rynare moaned a little, while moving her head. Seeing her like that, Lucy couldn't help but smile a little, while noticing.
" I would never have believed Raynare so protective. "
" It is only with you that she is. " Virgo retorted, with a hint of frustration in her voice.
" Hum? " Lucy said.
Looking at Virgo then, she was surprised to see her staring at her angrily.
" Virgo ? "
" Why ? " Wanted to know the servant. " Why does Raynare-sama love you more than she love me ? Why is it you she wants to protect and who she wants to be with ? "
Surprised by her words, Lucy let her speak without saying anything before finally seeing her leave.
Wanting to stop her, Lucy saw her eyesight grow blurry, as she finally closed her eyes, only to fall asleep again.
Opening her eyes at that moment, Raynare sat up straight after hearing the conversation.
" So it's because of me if Virgo is cold with Lucy ? She is in love with me and sees Lucy as a rival. "
Finding herself alone in the kitchen, Raynare tried to put her ideas in place, without really succeeding. Lucy was in pain right now, and no one could bet allowing her to find a doctor. The sorceress therefore did not need other worries to fall on her.
" Arrggh! What should I do ? "
'' What if you told me who really are you ? "
" Huh ? " The fallen angel wondered, seeing Zoro enter the kitchen.
A bottle of sake in hand, Zoro grabbed a chair, before sitting down across from Raynare.
" I'm listening to you ! Who are you ? "
Looking at him Raynare finally sighed before finally sitting down on the kitchen sink.
" Raynare, fallen angel of Gregory's clan. "
" Gregory ? "
" This is the most powerful group in my world that brings together the fallen angels ! I was one of them. "
" What was your job ? "
" I was just an informant ! I was ranked at the bottom of the hierarchy scale ! Fallen angels who have only four are the weakest. "
" How did you end up here ? "
" During a mission, I encountered a man ! His name was Issei ! And I admit to having underestimated him. "
Walking towards a window in the kitchen, she managed to see a little of her reflection.
" As everyone knows, I am sadistic, selfish and arrogant ! And I'm not even trying to hide it! However, this is what failed me during my fight against Issei! I had tortured him so mentally that he let his rage guide him to kill me. "
" Mentally tortured ? " Zoro wondered.
" I am responsible for the death of one of his friends. "
" So, before you arrived here, you had fun killing people. "
" Mainly the targets that Gregory ordered me to kill. "
" Are you still loyal to your camp ? "
" To tell the truth, I never really was. " Confessed Raynare. " I only liked Azazel-sama, the chef of Gregory ! The other fallen angels had always used to laugh at my lack of strength ! If I had become stronger, I admit that I would have tried to kill them. "
" No loyalty for your clan. " Zoro understood, while drinking his sake.
There was then only a long silence, while Zoro took his time to empty his bottle. Then, suddenly, he hit the table with his bottle, before asking.
" And we ? "
" Hum? "
" Do you plan to kill us once you become "the most powerful woman in the world"? "
Throwing him a glance, Raynare preferred to look outside, before confessing.
" I hate humans ! However, with you, it's different ! No one here is criticizing my powers or rejecting me because my wings are black! And even though you and I argue a lot, I can't say I hate it ! It was not in my old life that I could behave like now, without fear of reprisals. "
" How did you end up here ? "
" When I was at the gates of the beyond, a person came to me and gave me a second life, in exchange for a service! I must reach Raftel and find him the dragon pearl, in less than six months. "
" What would happen if you did not find the One Piece, within this time limit ? "
" I was dying. "
New silence.
" What was your connection with Lucy before arriving in this world ? "
" No ! I met her at the same time as Luffy and we both joined his crew just before he recruited you. "
'' In that case, why do you want to protect her so much that you are ready to put the whole world on your back ? "
" Lucy is my friend. " Raynare simply answered him, looking him in the eyes.
" And Luffy isn't your friend? "
" Why this question ? "
" Luffy will never let any of his friends die, whether it's me, you, Lucy or everyone else ! However, the title of captain does not only allow him to say where the boat should go! No, the captain's shot forces him to make tough choices! Earlier, knowing or not whether we should change our course was one! Luffy wants to save Lucy! But he also promised Vivi and Igaram to save Alabasta! If Lucy dies or Alabasta disappears, Luffy would never forgive himself. "
" Why ? " Wanted to know Raynare. " We know and love Lucy ! Why do we want to save people whose identity we do not know? It does not mean anything. "
" That's it to be a human. " Zoro simply replied, standing up.
Nevertheless, wanting to warn Raynare, he cried out.
" Luffy is our captain! For this time, I want to be silent! However, please know that if you ever try to attack us again, I will make sure you quit this crew. "
With these words, he left.
Looking into the distance, Gin was at the top of the mast as he shook with cold.
" Stupid navigator, how dare she give me the role of the watchman with such coldness ? After Lucy, I'm sure to be the next patient. "
" A little bit of wine ? "
Startled Gin almost fell off the mast, while Bruno was the one who had just appeared.
"Moron, you scared me ! "
" It was not my attention. " The man swore, with a bottle of wine in his hand. " Here, drink some wine, it will warm you up. "
" Where did you find this ? "
" In the kitchens! I used my powers to steal it. "
" If Sanji knows, he will kill you. "
" He doesn't need to know it. " Bruno just noticed.
Smiling, listening to him, Gin ends up opening the bottle, before drinking a large part of it. Then wiping his mouth, he went back to staring at the ocean, before asking.
" Have you made a decision ? "
" Hum ? What do you mean ? "
'' What will you do after we beat Crocodile? "
" I have already said it. " Bruno declared. " I would not become a pirate ! What I want is to live alone in an isolated place. "
" If this is really the case, tell yourself that you are doing everything wrong. "
" Hum? "
" As soon as you've negotiated to come with us, only to help Vivi, tell yourself that Luffy has won the game! From now on, he will do everything to keep you with us. "
" I don't intend to stay. " Bruno replied, curtly.
" You don't know Luffy. " Gin retorted, taking another sip of wine. " He has that power! The power to befriend anyone and make them their ally! Take a look at Menma! She is just a child who gradually discovers the dangers of the Grand Line ! And yet, she wants to come with us ! Why ? Because she wants to follow Luffy. "
There was a moment of silence. Then, Gin asked.
" If this was ever your first life, sincerely, wouldn't you want to come with us ? "
At that moment Bruno started to descend from the mast, declaring.
" Sincerely ... maybe! However, this is not my first life! And that is the problem. "
" Brrr ! It's cold ! " Usopp remarked, as he came to the bridge with some planks. " However, that won't stop me from fixing the Merry. "
At that moment he heard a hammer blow, followed by a moan of pain.
" Hum ? " Usopp wondered, seeing Menma driving a nail into a board, but who seemed to have struck herself with a hammer. " Menma ? What are you doing ? "
" Usopp ? " The child wondered, while putting her finger in her mouth. " I'm fixing the boat. "
" You repair it? "
Looking at the child's 'repairs' then, Usopp couldn't help but feel a drop of sweat form on the back of his head. In fact, it felt like the planks Menma had nailed looked like a Mikado start to a game. They were nailed in all directions.
" So ? " Wanted to know Menma, impatient to be complimented on her work.
" Menma ... from now on, I'll teach you the difference between nailing a board and repairing a boat. "
" Why ? " Menma asked him. " It is repaired. "
" Menma. " Nami called her. " So let Usopp do it ! Repairing a boat is not for a child ! Come on into the kitchen ! Sanji just finished making breakfast. "
However, the child suddenly crouched in a corner, and began to sulk. She was frustrated that everyone would betray her like this when she wanted to show her usefulness to everyone.
" Atchoum. " Johnny sneezed, appearing. " Damn weather, it has been snowing for several days. "
" When will the sun finally warm us up ? " Wanted to know Yosaku.
" It could be because of the fact that we are near an island. " Vivi explained to them.
" An island ? " Usopp repeated, as he began to improve Menma's work.
" Hey, Gin-san ! " Called him Vivi. " Keep an eye on the horizon, we will surely see an island shortly. "
" I'm frozen. " Cried the man suddenly, from the top of the mast. " Send me a hot water bottle, damn it. "
Coming out with the object in question, Sanji kicked it that knocked it off the mast. Immediately, Gin roared.
" I received it in the face. "
Then, a few seconds later, getting up with the hot water bottle in his hands, he began to look into the distance.
" There is still nothing. "
" How can you be sure that we are close to an island? " Wanted to know Nami.
" Little uncultivated. " Neni suddenly laughed. " In meteorological terms, there are 4 types of islands on the Grand Line: the Estival islands, the spring islands, the autumn islands and the summer islands! And each of these types of islands is punctuated by four seasons! In other words: by sailing on the Grand Line, you will have to go from the summer of the summer islands to the winter of the winter islands! Therefore, you will have to endure 16 different types of climates. "
" In… Incredible ! " Said Nami. " Grand Line has not finished surprising me ! And with all these islands with different climates close together, it's no wonder the sea can't have a stable climate. "
Drinking a cup of coffee, Neni looked at the sky, then the ocean, while declaring.
" And if the climate is stable, instead of being agitated, it is because we are close to an island. "
" Hey, I see an island. " Gin suddenly shouted.
" Hum? For real ? " Nami asked him.
" Of course, idiot ! Why would I be kidding? "
Finding himself not far from Nami's mandarin trees, Bruno scanned the horizon and was the next to see the outlines of an island.
"So what Vivi and Neni just said is true." Understood the man. "
At once, taking out a notebook, he hastened to write several notes.
"Grand Line is a breathtaking and dangerous place ! The slightest information not taken seriously can cost the life of an entire crew! And that is surely why taming this ocean could make anyone proud! After all, only a god could have this power… or the Pirate King ! "
" Finally. " Luffy rejoices, leaving the women's room to be able to see the island. " We will be able to find a doctor. "
" Yeah. " Zoro approved, skeptically. " Unless this island is deserted. "
" Stops with a pessimist. " Nami roared, hitting the back of his head.
" It looks like there are lots of big chimneys on this island. " Menma remarked.
Seeing the big mountains on the island, which Memna mistook for chimneys, Usopp retorted.
" These are just strange mountains ! But given their shapes, I hope we don't need to climb them. "
" This may be the case. " Neni retorted. " To escape the pirates, many villagers build their villages on places that are very hard to access in order to be safe ! With such mountains, living there at the top might be a good solution for them. "
" How do I get Lucy upstairs, then ? " Wanted to know Johnny.
" We have Raynare. " Sanji reminded him. " She will be able to fly to the top. "
" White. " Luffy suddenly cried, seeing that the island was covered in snow. " A snowy island. "
" As Vivi predicted. " Gin found. " Well, I think we have to go get some coats. "
Hearing her remark, Bruno turned to Luffy and questioned him.
" Luffy-san, aren't you cold without a coat ? "
" Uh ? " Luffy said, looking at him in surprise.
Then, finally, he began to shiver.
" It's cold ! "
" Dumbass ! Only now do you realize it ? "
" That everyone is preparing to disembark. " Nami then shouted. " Sanji, go ask Raynare to cover Lucy and bring her here ! Then we'll have to find a doctor ASAP! And as soon as Lucy is well, we'll be off. "
Finally, the Merry managed to rush into a stream allowing him to venture into the island. However, the pirates strained their ears not a single sound could be heard.
" It is quiet. " Zoro remarked. " Much too calm. "
" I don't see anything alive here. " Usopp remarked, while wearing his special glasses. " On the one hand, it reassures me not to meet a yeti. "
" All this snow is happiness. " Luffy announced. " Hey, Menma, don't you feel like exploring the island, do you ? "
Beside him, the child gazed longingly at the snow. However, she remained with a serious look. Like the rest of the crew, she knew now was not the time for fun. She therefore wanted to show mature behavior and not childish.
"I mustn't be an embarrassment to them ! This island… this may be my last chance to show them that I can be of service." "
Seeing a small cascade of water in front of them, blocking their access, Nami ordered the Merry to stop.
" We are going to anchor the boat here! And while some of us will stay here to watch over the boat, the others will go to the island! "
However, no sooner had she finished speaking than she widened her eyes, hearing many footsteps as armed weapons began to surround the boat.
" What … ? "
" You will not go further, pirates. " Affirmed a voice. " If you don't want to die, leave this island, immediately. "
" Here then. " Said Gin, looking around. " It vaguely reminds me of our welcome to Whiskey Peak. "
" Sorry ? " Neni wondered. " I remind you that we welcomed you with open arms. "
" To steal us. "
" At least we know that the island is not deserted. " Bruno remarked. " What do we do now? "
" How can you stay so calm? " Yosaku and Johnny roared as they raised their arms in the air.
Finally, an imposing man took a step towards the boat. Eventually grabbing a weird shovel-shaped ax, he pointed it towards the boat, still giving orders.
" Pirates… turn around without fussing. "
" Wait. " Cried Nami. " We don't mean any harm to you. "
" It is true. " Luffy asserted. " We just want to find a doctor. "
" We have a patient on board. " Vivi adds.
Nonetheless, a man pointed his rifle at the trio while roaring.
'' Do you really think we're going to believe this ? "
" It's our island ! And we won't let a pirate crew disembark there. "
" Now weigh anchor and get out of here. "
" Oh ? " Said Sanji. " Why so much hatred ? We don't mean any harm to you. "
" Shut up. " Roared a villager, pulling between his feet.
" They fired. " Panicked Usopp.
For his part, hardening his gaze, Sanji roared.
" If you want to fight, you will be served. "
" No, stop Sanji. " Vivi ordered him, positioning herself in front of him to encourage him to calm down.
However, a second shot could be heard, before Vivi's eyes widened, as she collapsed onto the deck.
" VIVI ! " Her friends shouted, seeing her fall.
" Princess Wednesday! " Neni horrified, before turning to the shooter. " Motherfucker ! "
Seeing him grab his metal bats, the other men quickly aimed at him, ready to shoot him at any moment.
" Not a gesture. "
" I am going to kill you. " Luffy roared.
" Stop ! "
Immediately, everyone froze, seeing Vivi's body move. Grimacing a few steps, she put a hand on his arm, where a tear on his coat could be seen.
" This ... You don't need to get upset! The bullet only grazed my arm! "
Then, looking in the direction of the shooters, she finally knelt in front of them, before begging them.
" I beg you ! We promise not to put a foot down ! Can you call a doctor, please ? Our friend is seriously ill ! Help her, I beg you. "
" Vivi ? " Luffy wondered.
" You are not a good captain, Luffy. " Then scolded Vivi. " Violence does not always solve everything ! If you fight them, do you really think a doctor will want to cure Lucy-san ? "
Coming out of the women's room at that moment, while carrying Lucy on her back, Raynare seemed surprised to see a crowd of men surrounding the boat.
" That … ? What is happening ? "
" Sorry. " Luffy suddenly apologized, before kneeling down next to Vivi. " I was wrong to get angry! Please call a doctor ! Save our friend. "
Looking at them, then staring at Lucy, who was on Raynare's back, the man who seemed to be the leader of the group finally nodded.
" I will take you to our village. "
'' But… Dalton ? "
" Don't worry ! They won't do anything while their friend is sick ! Just keep an eye on them. "
" Understood ! "
Smiling, Vivi rejoices.
" Thank you so much. "
" Hey, hurry. " Ordered a man. " Let those who come with us come down immediately. "
" Ok, let's follow them. " Nami asserted. " Gin, Zoro, Bruno, Neni and Menma… you stay here ! The others, with me. "
" You too ! It is better that you stay Carue. " Vivi affirmed. " Your feathers will not be enough to protect you. "
" QUA ! " Said the duck.
But as Luffy and the others left the ship, Nami was surprised to see Menma leaving the ship.
" Menma, I told you to… "
" I would be wise. " She swore, joining her hands. " Please ! Let me come! "
Heaving a weary sigh, Nami finally said.
" Ok, but don't go away. "
" Understood ! "
Who will join Luffy's crew?
Avant Shells Town: Raynare - 9 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)
Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro
Kuro Arc: Usopp
Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 13 million -
Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku
Bow Drum: Chopper
Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin /? /? /? /?
Skypiea Arc :?
Lobby d'Arc Enies: Franky
Arc Post Enies-Lobby:?
Arc Thriller Bark: Brook
Punk Hazard Arc :?
Tesoro Arc :?
Arc Dressrosa:? /?
Arc Wano Kuni: Jinbei /?
Post Wano Kuni Arc :?
Arc Battle Teach:?
With other characters:
Buggy: Magi (OC), Bull (OC), Kuro, Morgan, Megumim -23 million-(Konosuba)
Arlong: Syra (OC)
Milhawk: Alice (OC)
Gold D. Roger : Igneel - 1.380 billion - (Fairy Tail), Acacia (Toriko), Bardock (Dragon ball Z)
Personne: Bruno (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (détective Conan); Menma (Anohana); Sakura (Zombieland Saga); Neni (Mr 9)