"THE MERRY!"
Watching the ocean from the balcony of Pagaya's house, Usopp saw the boat start to pull away from the beach, backwards.
"What's going on?" Yosaku wanted to know, joining him.
"Nami and the others are leaving without us?" Luffy wondered.
Nevertheless, the trio quickly caught sight of the huge lobster which was lifting the Merry with its huge claws.
"It's the huge lobster that brought us here! What's he doing?"
"He's taking Aniki and the others."
An explosion was then heard on the beach.
" What ? "
Thrown back, Sanji nevertheless managed to land on his feet. However, he dropped to one knee, before placing his hand on his forehead where blood was beginning to flow.
"Tsss! Their power is nothing like Eevee's."
Dashing towards him, Feraligatr lengthened the size of his claws, before covering them with a luminous aura.
Feraligatr use DRAGON CLAW .
Seeing him attempt to slash his face, Sanji bent down at the last minute, and felt the crocodile's claws brush his hair. Then resting his hands on the ground, to do the headstand, Sanji twirled his legs and one of his feet hit Feraligatr's arm. Groaning in pain, the pokemon felt his arm spread to the side. Seeing this, Sanji directed his second foot to his face.
" TENDRON !"
However, reacting in time, the alligator turned and aimed his tail at Sanji's leg.
Feraligatr use AQUA TAIL.
Enveloped in a mighty torrent of water, the pokemon's tail struck Sanji's leg with such phenomenal force that the cook was thrown backwards before landing on the ground. Seeing him lie down on the cloudy beach, Sigilyph quickened the beating of his wings and created sharp gusts of wind.
Sigilyph use AIR SLASH.
However, before the attacks could reach Sanji, a strong light was seen next to Sigilyph, before he was hit by Loke's fist.
" REGULUS PUNCH! "
Thrown to the side, Sigilyph lacked precision and his attack hit the ground, not far from Sanji. Opening his eyes, the cook rose to his feet, while Loke rushed over to Sigilyph.
"Stop sleeping and focus on the fight."
But, rushing towards the spirit, Feraligatr aimed his claws at him to disembowel it.
Feraligatr use DRAGON CLAW .
Despite the pokemon rushing towards him, Loke ignored him completely, only looking at Sigilyph. And the instant the crocodile was about to attack him, Loke sensed Sanji's presence right above him, before his foot slammed hard on the alligator's skull.
" ANTI-MANNER KICK COURSE ! "
Feeling himself pulling back, Feraligatr dropped to one knee, while shaking his muzzle. Unfortunately for him, he hardly opened his eyes when he saw Sanji's foot right in front of his face.
" ESCALOPE ! "
Struck, he fell back on his shoulders, coughing up blood. Then, as his paws were lifted to the sky, Sanji slapped his back, sending him against a tree trunk, which got pulverized.
"Dirty scale bag."
Meanwhile, running towards Sigilyph, Loke shone his fist, before jumping towards the pokemon. However, reacting in time, Sigilyph created a shield similar to a very thick glass.
Sigilyph use REFLECT.
Slamming the shield, Loke winced in pain, as it felt his fist hit a solid plate of titanium. Seeing him being stopped, Sigilyph made his protection disappear, before creating a multicolored ray.
Sigilyph use PSYBEAM.
Unable to avoid it, Loke was struck by the attack which created an explosion. Feeling his back hit the ground, Loke then saw his opponent creating a tornado by flapping his wings.
Sigilyph use WHILRWILD.
Rolling back, Loke dodged the attack, before creating a luminous sphere in his hand.
" REGULUS BEAM !" He shouted, creating a ray of light.
Sigilyph use PSYBEAM.
Hitting each other, the two attacks created a new explosion, the shock wave of which made Sanji's hair move.
"Upper Yard ... Are there about fifty of these monsters over there?"
"FERALIGATR!"
Turning around, Sanji jumped up to dodge a powerful jet of water.
Feraligatr use HYDRO PUMP.
Then landing on the beach, Sanji saw the crocodile come out from behind the trees, while having several wounds on it. Despite this, the pokemon stared at the cook with rage, as he refused to give up.
"Haven't you had enough? Alright! For you, I'll be happy to show you the dessert menu! You'll love it."
In response, Feraligatr rushed at him, before opening his jaws.
Feraligatr use BITE .
Simply patting the ground with the tip of his foot, Sanji waited for the creature to come close enough to strike back. Then, in an instant, he ducked down to avoid being bitten in the face, before lifting his foot towards Feraligatr's jaws.
"MENTON ! "
The power of the kick shattered some of his teeth, as the pokemon's feet left the ground. Yet, managing to keep his eyes open, Feraligatr suddenly created a luminous sphere around him that threw Sanji back.
Feraligatr use PROTECT.
"Tsss! What is this?"
Running towards the sea creature, Sanji hit his barrier with all his might. Still, he failed to make the slightest scratch at the protection.
" What ? "
Suddenly, Feraligatr made his shield disappear, before covering his tail with water and sending it towards Sanji.
Feraligatr use AQUA TAIL.
" MOUTON SHOT ! "
Blocking the pokemon's tail with his strongest kick, Sanji avoided taking much damage to himself. Nonetheless, being pushed back again, he understood just how much more attacking power Feraligatgr had than his.
"Damn pokemon! And they are just the Guardians of Upper Yard? How powerful is their god?"
Grumbling, he rose to his feet, staring at the crocodile.
" That's no good! Why can't I beat that jerk animal? Is it the difference in oxygen? No! His tail has more power than my leg. "
Growling again, he remembered his fight against Mr 2, before asserting.
"The closer we get to Raftel, the more powerful our opponents are! As a result, we are forced to become stronger."
Seeing him stand still, Feraligatr decided to finish him off with a " HYDROPUMP ".
Seeing the aquatic attack coming towards him, Sanji scrambled to his feet, before twirling his legs around. Striking the water, his feet scattered the stream of water into millions of water droplets. Yet despite being able to withstand the attack, Sanji felt his hands slide to the ground, forcing him to concentrate more to maintain his balance.
"If I am unable to get stronger, I have to get faster."
Continuing to twirl his feet, Sanji looked in the direction of Feraligaatr, and noticed that his attack was hovering over the ground, leaving a gap of about fifty centimeters.
" Right here. "
Stopping immediately, he crouched down on the ground, and felt the jet of water pass over his head. Then rushing, he taking advantage that the water column hides the sight of Feraligatr to approach him. Continuing to attack, Feraligatr suddenly felt a presence under his muzzle. Looking down, he saw Sanji find himself in front of his abdomen, his foot already raised to strike him. Immediately, Feraligatr attempted to create protection.
Feraligatr use PROTE ...
Too late. Slapping him in the stomach, Sanji made him fly backwards and saw him fly over the ocean of clouds for several meters, before disappearing inside.
"And one!"
"REGULUS PUNCH ! "
Seeing Loke rush towards him, Sigilyph created multiple clones.
Sigilyph use DOUBLE TEAM.
Seeing five Sigilyphs in front of him, Loke could only hit one of them, which vanished like a mirage.
"What ? "
Appearing behind him, the real Sigilyph increased his speed before attacking him.
Sigilyph use AERIAL ACE.
Sensing his presence in extremis, Loke turned and folded his arm in front of his abdomen. Hitting it hard, Sigilyph pulverized its bones, making Loke wince. However, having managed to stay upright, sacrificing his arm, the spirit wanted to take advantage of the fact that the pokemon was in front of him to strike him. Covering his good arm again with light, he struck Sigilyph and sent him flying into the sky.
"REGULUS IMPACT ! "
Doing several pirouettes in the sky, the pokemon ended up keeping his flight and stopped in the air. Then, furious, he decided to counterattack.
Sigilyph use PSYBEAM.
Seeing the attack coming towards him, Loke created a sphere of light in his hand, before transforming it into a crashing wave.
" REGULUS BEAM ! "
Hitting each other again, the two attacks came to a halt, only able to knock the other back. Continuing to attack with all their might, the two opponents suddenly ended up seeing Loke's attack surpass that of Sigilyph before rushing towards him. Unable to do anything, the pokemon was eventually struck by the attack and rose higher in the air, before falling to disappear into the ocean of clouds as well.
Seeing this, Loke allowed himself to breathe a sigh of relief as he let his arm heal on its own.
"It would be a lie to say that victory was won easily."
"If Conis-san was right, there are about fifty more monsters here! If they had all decided to come and attack us, I dare not even think about what would have happened."
"Hey, Sanji ! "
Running towards the duo, Luffy, Usopp and Yosaku saw them injured.
"Are you okay?" Usopp asked.
"What happened? Where are the enemies?" Yosaku asked, looking at the beach.
At that moment, emerging from the clouds, Sigilyph rose into the air, while Feraligatr's head also appeared to the surface.
"AHHHHHHH!" What is it? "Usopp asked.
"POKEMONSTERS!" Luffy asserted, with stars in his eyes. "THESE ARE POKEMONSTERS."
"It's Pokemons, moron."
"Be careful, they are powerful," Loke asserted.
However, just watching the pirates, the pokemons eventually left. So, Feraligatr disappeared under the clouds and his figure could be seen moving away, while Sigilyph used his wings to fly away from the beach.
"Hey, wait," Luffy ordered, getting ready to extend his arm.
"Let them go." Sanji ordered him. "It will take too long for us to capture them again! Besides, they will be unable to tell us what happened and where our friends are."
"What is that lobster jerk doing?" Zoro wanted to know.
"We're moving away from the beach." Raynare remarked.
"Hey!" What's going on? "Chopper wanted to know, coming out of the kitchen." I'm in full operation! Stop shaking the ship. "
"We would like to," Johnny asserted, trying to grab hold of him. "We didn't move the ship."
Suddenly, leaping onto the railing of the boat, Zoro pulled out a saber, while declaring.
"I don't know what this lobster wants from us but we have to stop it now before it takes us too far.
Then jumping towards the lobster, he unsheathed his sabers, before striking the thick shell of the lobster. Striking several times with force, he eventually backs up, while seeing cracks appear.
"Perfect! Raynare!"
Soaring above the boat, the fallen angel began to stare at the lobster and more precisely the damaged area of its shell.
"I'll finish it off right away," she assured, creating a spear of light.
"NO! Stop!" Robin ordered him.
" What ? "
"Look over there.
Pointing one direction, Robin pointed to a group of sea creatures, which were following the boat with their jaws wide open.
"Swimming away is impossible! And even if we manage to beat this lobster, other creatures will come and attack us! The terrain puts us at a disadvantage since we are in the middle of the ocean! If the boat is damaged here, it will sink! There is nothing to do! He started playing with us. "
"He?" Menma repeated.
Watching the direction the lobster was going, Nami began to shake in fear.
"He's taking us there."
"Where?" Vivi asked.
" Upper Yard ! God wait us. "
"Oh my god." Pagaya said, joining the pirates who were on the beach. "Your friends have been kidnapped."
"Where did they go?" Luffy asked.
"This lobster is a servant of god," Conis told them. "He carries the offerings intended for Enel-sama."
"The god of Skypiea?" Sanji asked. "What does he want from us?"
"Divine judgment," Loke understood.
"What a coward." Yosaku roared. "He separated us! Besides, he underestimates us by preferring to send his servants to fight us."
"No! Luckily he underestimated us," Sanji assured. "There were two of us and we struggled to win against two pokemons! Imagine what would have happened against a whole group of these monsters! Not to mention that Enel could have come to finish us off."
"Anyway, now we know where Lucy-san and the others were taken," Loke assured. "Upper Yard."
"It's true that Lucy was on the boat," Usopp remarked. "So why are you staying here instead of going to save her?"
"Right now, she's fine," Loke assured. "We, her spirits, are able to sense if something bad is happening to her! Plus, I'm connected with Virgo! As long as she stays in this world, that means nothing has happened to Lucy- san! And finally, it's best that I stay with you, considering that only Mugiwara is a good fighter among you. "
"What are you implying?" Sanji asked him.
"Hey, ossan!" Luffy called out. "What happened to Nami and the others once they got to Upper Yard?"
"They will be placed on the sacrificial altar."
"The altar ... sacrificial?"
"Yes! Once there, they will be unable to escape and their only option will be to wait for the arrival of the priets, whose role will be to kill them in order to punish them."
"WHAT?" Sanji roared. "Nami-swan! Lucy-chan! Raynare-sama! Vivi-san! Robin Chwan! Are they all going to be killed?"
"What about the others?" Usopp roared, slapping the back of his head.
"How can we prevent this?" Yosaku asked.
Lowering her head, Pagaya confessed.
"There's nothing to do! It's too late! Either way, Enel-sama hopes you go and rescue your friends."
" He hopes ? "
"Yes! There are two forms of punishment in Upper Yard! There is death by sacrifice, like your friends who have been taken hostage! And death by ordeal! This is the form of punishment used on people venturing into Upper Yard. "
"What is the difference ? "
"It's the same! Nevertheless, when you are a sacrifice, it is the prayers who come to you to kill you! As for the death by the ordeal, it is the opposite! By going to Upper Yard , you will venture into the territory of the Priets, who will kill you! Go and save your friends will lead you to your death. "
"Whatever." Luffy retorted. "Where do we have to go to find our friends?"
"What? But by doing that, you ..."
"I will save my friends." Luffy stopped him. "And a stupid god won't stop me."
"Huh ... is that ..."
"Don't worry." Sanji stated, seeing him hesitate. "You're afraid that helping us will get you in trouble, right? Don't give us any advice on how we can help our friends and then run away! All we want to know is that? is how to get to Upper Yard and where exactly to go when you get there. "
" Huh ... I ... "
Hesiting for a few moments, the man finally sighed.
"Okay! If you really want to go, I can show you where your friends are! Will you have a map?"
"I have one." Usopp stated, pointing to the map Luffy had found on the galleon.
Taking it gently, Pagaya quickly found that it was old.
"Your map is very old! However, the topography seems correct."
Pointing a finger at a place, which looked like a cloudy island, he said.
"Right now you are here."
Then, showing what looked like an island on land, he said.
"And this is Upper Yard! The sacrificial altar is at the top left on this island."
"How do we get there if we can't use a waver?" Yosaku asked.
"You can use other means of transport, more manageable! And to get there, you have to take the 'Milky Road', which starts from this island, and which allows you to cross the forest where the priests reside."
"Crossing the forest while on a river?" Usopp repeated. "Is it impossible to cross this forest on foot?"
"It is very complicated and you can easily get lost! The current of the river always goes in the same direction and you are sure to pass the sacrificial altar! It is a much safer path than deciding to go at walk. "
"I understand." Loke asserted. "However, I have a question regarding the priests! How powerful are they, compared to god and the pokemons?"
"It's simple! Enel-sama is the most powerful being in Skypiea! Then, you can think of the priests as his generals! There are six! And finally, the pokemons obey the orders of the priests."
"So the priests are stronger than the pokemons from earlier." Sanji understood. "In other words, it will not be easy to cross this forest."
For his part, feeling his entire body shake with excitement, Luffy repeated.
" Dieu ... Priests ... Pokemonsters ... "
Then, laughing, he declared.
"It is finally getting interesting! God wants us to come to his island! Okay, I would be happy to come! En route for Upper Yard."
"Dumbass! You don't even know where to go to get a dial boat."
"If you want, I can help you." Conis asserted.
"Um?" Sanji wondered. "Conis-san, you don't have to! After all, we don't want to get you in trouble."
"Don't worry about me! I want you to be able to pick up your friends and then leave this island! Please let me guide you to Lovely Street! There you can get a boat to dial that you will be able to operate. "
"Is that true?" Luffy asked her. "Thanks Conis, you saved our lives."
For his part, seeing the young woman smile at the pirate, Loke quickly noticed the fact that she felt bad for help, compared to earlier.
"She wants to risk her life and her father's to save people she barely knows? Strange."
However, falling silent, he silently waited for the end of the conversation, before following Conis and the pirates who made their way to Lovely Street.
However, a quarter of an hour later, stepping on the cloudy beach, a man asked.
"Where are these pirates?"
Looking around, Zancrow saw no one, not even the slightest sign of a boat. Grumbling, he roared.
"DAMN IT! I knew I should have come here sooner! Enel has already brought these pirates on board! By the time I get back to Upper Yard, I'm sure Shura will have killed those pirates already."
Stomping his foot, Zancrow was about to return to Upper Yard when a figure caught his eye. Looking at the ocean and clouds in front of him, he finally saw a big ship: Smoker's boat.
"Huh?" He wondered.
Then starting to smile wickedly, he cracked his knuckles, while declaring.
"I don't know who these guys are, but I need to let off some steam."
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
Drum Arc: 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
Post Ellipse :?
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)
Enel: Hunter J. (Pokemon), Zancrow (Fairy tail), Pit ( Kid Icarus )
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), Babidi (DBZ), Orochimaru (Naruto); Mirko (My hero Academia), Samus (metroid), Team Rocket (Pokemon), Velvet Crowe
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)