400 years before the death of Gold D. Roger.
"Norland, the king of liars? ''
Smiling, repeating the nickname that described him, a man, in a prison cell, was sitting on the ground, awaiting the hour of his execution. He was going to die, and he knew it. Yet he was not afraid. For him, every man had to be born and die one day. It was a mundane act, despite being scary. Right now he was experiencing constant humiliation, being called a lie and hated by the people of a kingdom. Again, this man didn't care.
Even though people called him a liar, he knew he hadn't lied. He knew that the gold he had seen was real. And he knew that the people he became alive with were real, just like this island he had found. Yes, he was not a liar.
Yet despite this, the prisoner eventually felt a void in him, as he thought back to someone who had become his best friend.
'' Are you alive ? '' He whispered, despite not expecting any response.
"Are you, Norland, the king of liars? ''
Surprised, the prisoner looked up, to see an old man, who had just appeared before him.
'' Who ... who are you? ''
'' Excuse me for scaring you! I am Widos! A big fan of your exploits. ''
'' A fan ? ''
''Yes ! Know that when I live people know you as a false adventurer who was executed four hundred years ago. ''
"Hmmm? Are you telling me that you are from the future? ''
''Exactly ! And if I'm here, it's to offer you a contract. ''
''Contract ? ''
Showing a skeptical expression, Norland retorted.
"I don't know who you are! I don't see what I'll trust you. ''
'' Do you really have something to lose, bothering to listen to me! You will die in just an hour, and everyone will be pointing fingers at you, calling you a liar! Is this really the death you want? A death so humiliating that it continues to be told today, in children's stories? ''
"If fate decided to give me this death, I would never try to ..."
"I just want you to work for me. '' Widos asserted. "I want to hire you as an explorer. ''
Remaining silent, Norland simply stared at him. Then, finally, he says.
'' Can you be more precise ? ''
"There are hundreds of islands in this world that you have never visited! Unexplored realms! Islands under the ocean! And even celestial islands! You, who is a great explorer, do you really want to die without discovering all these islands that you have never explored! And are you really happy that you only explored a very small part of this planet? ''
Starting to smile, Norland confessed.
'' I must admit not! What I want is to be able to go around the world and find the best cartographer, so that he can draw a perfect map of this world! However, I know that all of this is impossible! Man will never live long enough to perform this miracle. ''
'' Of course yes. '' Widos retorted. '' In my time, technology has evolved and men, if they are powerful, finally have the strength to visit the whole world! However, despite this, there are still islands that are not on any map of the globe! Including one that has only been visited by one person: the Pirate King. ''
"The Pirate King? ''
'' Here is what I propose to you: either you work for me, and I could make sure to make your dream come true! Or either you decide to stay here, waiting for your execution! It's up to you to decide. ''
Waiting a few seconds, Widos finally saw Norland lower his gaze, while he remained silent. With a weary sigh, Widos shrugged, before turning around.
'' However you want ! So I'll try to find another explorer and ... ''
"I have a condition. ''
"Hmm? Widos wondered, turning around.
"I want to work for you and go to the future! But if you want me to come with you, you'll have to bring another person. ''
'' Someone else ? ''
'' CHO! CHO! CHOOOOOOOO ''
"Stupid bird! '' Zoro roared.
Hearing the cries of the bird around him, the swordsman tried to find him. However, even if he turned around several times, he only saw a dark forest around him, as well as animals trying to hit him.
Appearing then, a giant praying mantis directed its blades towards him. However, in an instant, it spat blood, before collapsing to the ground, after Zoro hit it.
'' Get out of my way. ''
You didn't have to hurt that poor mantis. Robin asserted, kneeling beside the insect.
'' Shut up ! He is still alive ! He can be happy about it. ''
Standing behind the duo, Vivi and Menma again heard the strange cry of the South Bird they were hunting.
'' It's there. '' Vivi said, seeing the bird flee far away.
'' It can fly! This is cheating. '' Menma said.
Suddenly, grabbing her by the back of her shirt, Zoro targeted the bird, before throwing Menma in its direction.
'' AHHHHHHHHHH? ''
"Go ahead, Menma! Fly and catch this bird. ''
However, before she could use her wings, Menma felt her face hit a tree trunk, before falling to the ground. Then, getting up slowly, she finally screamed in pain, holding her bloody nose.
'' AHHHHHHHH! It hurts !''
'' Idiot ! Why didn't you steal? ''
'' You are the idiot! Why did you throw me? ''
Seeing them arguing, Robin suddenly chuckled.
'' These two people make a strange comedic duo. ''
'' I don't know what's funny. '' Vivi retorted. "Help us catch this bird, rather than saying anything."
"Okay ... princess Wednesday. ''
Grunting, Vivi climbed on Carue and motioned for him to run. However, gripping her arms, Robin immobilized her.
'' That ... ? '' Vivi wondered.
Suddenly, she got scared when she heard a crackle, before seeing a tree crashing right in front of her.
''That ? '' She wondered, seeing that this tree could have crushed her if Carue had started moving.
'' These birds are desperate to see us go. '' Robin asserted, arms crossed. "Princess Wednesday, I advise you to be careful of yourself. ''
Not knowing what to say, Vivi just looked at Robin. Then, finally, she nodded, before whispering.
'' Thank you. ''
Smiling, Robin turned, hearing two screams behind her. Pushing aside bushes, Yosaku and Johnny ran towards the quartet, while being pursued by a swarm of giant hornets.
'' HELP US! ''
"YOSAKU? JOHNNY? '' Zoro wondered, before starting to run, to escape the insects. "Where are Luffy, Lucy and Chopper? ''
'' We do not know ! We were chased by insects and we went our separate ways. ''
Suddenly more screams were heard further away, while Robin recognized the voices of Luffy, Lucy and Chopper.
''They're over there. ''
"I have never seen such a big snail. '' Gin asserted, holding the shell of a red snail, which was the size of a rabbit.
'' Wow ! Lucky. '' Usopp said, admiring his discovery.
"Gin, let it go. '' Nami ordered him, while she was hiding behind a bush.
'' I hate these critters. '' Sanji added.
'' Hmm? '' Gin wondered. '' Are you crazy? I am keeping it. ''
'' Do you want to raise him? '' Usopp asked.
''Of course not. ''
Starting to salivate, he declared.
''They say snails are delicious. ''
"No way I'm cooking this thing. '' Sanji retorted.
"By the way, Nami, have you noticed the tarantula on your back? '' Usopp asked.
Immediately a cry of fear was heard throughout the forest.
'' RUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNN! ''
'' What about my snail? ''
Eventually, returning to the Cricket house, the set of pirates were covered in dirt and exhausted, while Luffy held the paws of a South Bird, which was trying to struggle.
"That stupid bird ..." Nami growled. "If he wasn't so important to us, I would have killed him. ''
'' I really want to eat it. Luffy asserted.
"My snail…" Gin cried, as Sanji forced him to let go of his prey.
'' Stop with your snail. '' Sanji growled. "I would never cook this critter. ''
"Menma, what happened to you? '' Lucy questioned, seeing dried blood under her nose.
'' Zoro hit me. '' Menma asserted, pointing to Zoro.
''WHAT ? ''
'' ZORO! '' Nami roared.
"Hey! I did not do anything. ''
"If finding a South Bird was supposed to be easy, I can't even imagine what it's going to be when we're on the Knock Up Stream. '' Johnny asserted.
"Don't tell me about that! I'm already scared. '' Yosaku said.
Looking around, Vivi asserted.
'' Raynare-san and Bruno-kun are missing! Does anyone know where they are? ''
'' They had to go further. '' Usopp asserted. "We don't need to worry about them! If they're together, Raynare can still carry Bruno here. ''
Coming out of the forest, the crew then saw their boat, which was surrounded by Cricket and his companions, who were solidifying it.
"Oye, guys. '' Masira shouted. '' Are you finally back? ''
''Yes ! '' Luffy assured, pointing to the South Bird. '' Robin grabbed one. ''
'' CHO! CHO! CHO! '' Roared the bird.
'' So that makes four. '' Shojo remarked.
'' Four ? ''
At that moment, the crew saw a cage, where three more South Birds were located. And next to the cage, Raynare and Bruno were sitting at a small table, drinking tea.
''Hi guys. '' Bruno greeted them.
'' You are late. '' Raynare remarked, while Eevee was on her shoulder.
Standing still, the entire crew, except Robin, had their mouths wide open.
'' But how ? '' Gin asked.
'' We are professionals. '' Raynare assured with a mischievous smile. "I can fly and Bruno knows how to use his powers to separate the wings of these birds. ''
'' The perfect duo for this mission. '' Bruno assured. '' It's been half an hour since we came back! Besides, next time, make less noise! We only heard your cries. ''
'' Why didn't you come to tell us? '' Lucy asked.
'' It was fun to hear you scream. '' Raynare asserted.
'' I WILL KILL YOU ! I WILL KILL YOU ! '' Nami roared, while Yosaku and Johnny grabbed her arms, to keep her from hitting the duo.
"By the way, Lucy, I have a question. '' Raynare said, getting serious. '' Before meeting Buggy, we got lost at sea! And since we didn't have a compass, you summoned your strange bird to show us the way! Why didn't you offer to use your mind to guide us? ''
'' You mean Pyxis? Unfortunately, since he's a spirit that isn't a fighter, he doesn't have a lot of magical power within him! Its maximum capacity is only three hours! If our trip would have taken longer, it would have disappeared before we reached our destination. ''
"So this bird is our only chance to reach the Knock-up Stream. '' Zoro understood.
'' That's it. '' Cricket assured, walking towards them. '' A single South Bird will be enough to show you south, the direction you will take to find yourself under the Imperio nimbus. ''
Then he pointed to the Merry, while asserting.
"We're almost done with the changes. ''
Having undergone a few changes, the Merry now had wings and a design that made it look like a hen.
''What is that ? '' Nami wanted to know.
'' I too found it ugly. '' Raynare said. '' Already the design of the Merry is not very beautiful ... ''
'' OYE! Usopp roared. "Merry is perfect. ''
''It's incredible. '' Luffy asserted. '' The Merry is great like that. ''
'' This is the Vogue Merry, flying version. '' Shojo assured.
'' It can fly ? '' Luffy, Chopper and Menma asked.
"Of course it can't fly, asshole. Usopp roared.
'' Why did you put on wings? '' Lucy asked. '' It won't change much during our trip. ''
'' Besides, a chicken doesn't fly. '' Zoro remarked. '' It would have been better if he had been a pigeon. ''
'' I prefer an eagle design. '' Gin retorted.
''That's not the problem. '' Bruno asserted, standing up. '' New design or not, you have to know if the Merry is strong enough to withstand the power of the Knock up Stream. ''
'' Unfortunately, there is no way to verify this. '' Cricket confessed. "To find out, you have to bet your life, like I told you. ''
Then, closing one eye, being illuminated by a bright light, he saw the sun rise.
'' It's dawn! Mugiwara, it would be better if you left now, to arrive on time. ''
'' We will accompany you. '' Shojo assured.
''Yeah ! Give us just five minutes to get our boats ready! Guys, get the sails ready. ''
Seeing the two brothers giving orders to their crews, Luffy turned to Cricket, before smiling.
'' Thank you, ossan. ''
"Tsss, don't bother. '' Retorted Cricket, sitting down. "Besides, if that's the case, I'll just help you die faster ! There might not be an island up there waiting for you. ''
''No matter ! If I didn't do anything to find her, I know I would regret it all my life. ''
Just lighting another cigarette. then, finally, he declared.
'' You are the second person to ask me for help to reach a heavenly island. ''
''Eh ? '' Luffy wondered.
Just looking at the pirate, Cricket laughed, thinking back to a man, with a big black mustache and whose name was known to everyone.
"Hey, kid! Your real dream ... is to become the pirate king? ''
'' Hmm? How do you know ? ''
Simply smiling, Cricket told him.
'' You look like him. ''
'' What ? What are you talking about ? ''
"Luffy, it's time to go. Nami told him, as she got on the boat.
''I am coming. His captain told him, rushing over to the Merry.
Watching him go, Cricket whispered.
"If Roger didn't die flying in the sky then that means they will encounter something! I am sure. ''
Then, as the three ships weighed anchor, he rose, before he began to cry.
'' MUGIWARA ... ''
Turning to him, Luffy heard him scream.
If the heavenly island exists ... prove it to me! I'll wait for you ! Even if it should last for years! Prove to me that Norland is not the king of liars. ''
Looking at him, it was Luffy's turn to smile at him, before nodding.
'' Wait for me ! I'll prove to you that the Sky Island exists. ''
'' Hoist the sails. '' Bellamy ordered.
being on his boat, the pirate observed the ocean in the distance, while hoping to see a pirate ship.
"Bellamy, how do you expect us to find Mugiwara's boat? '' Sarquiss asked.
'' We don't care how to find him! We will get there, even if it must take us days! If I don't bring his head back to Doflamingo, when he comes here, he'll take mine. ''
''But ... ''
"Bellamy, there he is. ''
Immediately, the two men turned to a woman who was holding binoculars in her hands. Also looking at the ocean, she had finally seen three pirate ships that left the island. In an instant, her captain picked up her binoculars and looked at the three ships. It only took a few seconds for him to recognize the one in the middle, which sported a jolly roger consisting of a skull with a straw hat. Immediately, feeling veins forming in his forehead, he asserted.
"Mugiwara… I will kill you and your crew! Nevertheless, we will keep the fallen angel alive! She will become my toy until she begs me on her knees to kill her. ''
Also holding binoculars in his hands, Smoker finally exhaled a large column of smoke, while he also saw Luffy's ship.
'' Mugiwara ...! Heartfilia ... ''
Finally, feeling gusts of wind sweep through his hair, Teach was laughing as he stood on a huge raft. Following Luffy's ship, he saw Smoker's ships and Bellamy start chasing him.
"Captain! It seems that a lot of people are trying to catch Mugiwara. Burgess asserted. '' What do we do ? Are we attacking them? ''
''No ! We will stay behind. Asserted his captain. "They will kill each other attacking Mugiwara! When they are exhausted, it will be us who will intervene to kill him! And then the title of Shichibukai will be mine. ''
Cocoyashi, a week after Arlong's defeat
As he had just woken up, Genzo walked out of his house, and stretched, taking in the warmth of the sun that could already be seen in the distance.
strangely, since Arlong is no longer there, the days are much better than before. ''
'' GENZO! GENZZZZOOOOOOO! ''
Astonished, Genzo saw Nojiko running towards him, while displaying a horrified gaze.
"Nojiko? What's going on ? ''
In response, the young woman grabbed his hand, before pulling him and forcing him to run behind her.
'' That ... ? ''
''Come quickly. ''
And a few minutes later, arriving in front of Bellmother's grave, the duo stopped. Not understanding what was going on at first, Genzo's eyes widened as he looked at his former friend's grave. The ground had been dug and the coffin was no longer in the grave. Someone had stolen it.
''That ... ? That ... ? ''
Who will join Luffy's crew?
Before Shells Town: Raynare - 38 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)
Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro - 60 million -
Kuro Arc: Usopp
Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 32 million -
Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku
Bow Drum: Chopper
Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin / Eevee (Pokemon) / Bruno -52 million- (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) / Nefertari Vivi -25 million- / Menma (Anohana)
Skypiea Arc :?
Arc Enies Lobby: Franky
Arc Post Enies-Lobby :?
Thriller Bark Arc: Brook
Punk Hazard Arc:?
Tesoro Arc :?
Dressrosa Arc:? /?
Wano Kuni Arc: Jinbei /?
Post Wano Kuni Arc:? /?
Arc Battle Teach:?
With other characters:
Buggy: Alvida - 21 million-, Magi - 29 million (OC), Bull (OC), Kuro - 37 million -, Morgan - 17 million -, Megumim - 105 million (Konosuba), Zala (Miss Doublefinger) -35 million, Babe (Mr 4) - 3.2 million, Drophy (Miss Merry Christmas) - 14 million, Willy - 20 million, Needless - 57 million
Arlong: Syra (OC)
Milhawk: Alice (OC)
Wapol: Musshuru
Crocodile: Noscula (OC), Mr 6 (OC), Miss Halloween (OC)
Garp: Sakura (Zombieland Saga); Jin (My Hero academia); Emma (The Promised Neverland)
Im: Light Yagami (Death Note)
Cobra: Neni (M. 9)
Sengoku: Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan)
Shanks: Nana Shimura -840 million- (My hero academia), Utsuro -970 million- (Gintama)
Individual: Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Garou (One Punch Man), Pit (Kid Icarus), Babidi (DBZ), Orochimaru (Naruto); Mirko (My hero Academia), Samus (metroid), Team Rocket (Pokemon), Hunter J (Pokemon), Zancrow (Fairy Tail)
Gold D. Roger (formerly): Igneel - 1.380 billion - (Fairy Tail), Acacia (Toriko), Bardock (Dragon ball Z), Hiruzen Sarutobi (Naruto), Utsuro - 970 million (Gintama), Nana Shimura - 840 million ( My Hero Academia)
Xerec (formerly): Aizen (bleach)