"Banished from Nazarick."

Unable to repeat the punishment that Galadriel had just inflicted on him, Sebas felt like he was in a nightmare. Even death would have been a much lenient punishment for him. To leave Nazarick was to feel the fact of having dishonored the supreme beings. He had just trampled on Touch Me's pride.

Seeing him remain still, with his face lowered, Galadriel remained silent. Then, finally, she affirmed.

"However, Sebas, I cannot forget everything you have done for Nazarick! And that is why I am going to give you a second chance.

" A second chance ? "

"I want to entrust you with a vital mission for the survival of Nazarick." Nami affirmed. "Sebas, if you decide to accept it and succeed, you will be able to regain your place within Nazarick."

Hearing this, Sebas bowed before her again.

"Galadriel-sama...thank you for giving me this chance! Tell me what you want and I will do it! I will do everything in my power to satisfy you."

Hearing this, Galadriel created a magic circle which caused some holograms to appear, showing the heads of Kid, Killer and Law.

"We have traced the people Shalltear fought in Russia."

Raising his gaze, Sebas examined the faces of the three men before nodding.

"Yes! I recognize them! But I didn't know you knew where they were."

"I found out a little while ago." Galadriel said.

" Do you want me to avenge Shalltear and go after them to kill them? " Sebas asked.

"Not really." Galadriel retorted. "Now that we have confirmation that these three men come from the same world as Mugiwara, it would be stupid to attack them without knowing the limit of their power! After all, every time we are confronted with Luffy and his gang, "They never cease to surprise us! Attacking this trio could cause the death of several people within our army."

"In that case, what should I do, Galadriel-sama?"

"It's simple! I want you to go to where they are and spy on them." Galadriel said. "If you can reveal crucial information about them to me, your banishment will be reversed and you will be able to return to Nazarick.

Hearing this, Sebas nodded.

"If that's what you want, I would complete this mission brilliantly! However, if I may ask, why entrust me with this mission that could be done by any of your soldiers?"

"I need a lot of people to prepare for an event that will take place tomorrow evening." Galadriel assured. "In two days, the newspapers of Japan will only talk about the destruction of the country's heroes, caused by Darkness."

"Are you going to work for the Nazarick family?" Nami wondered.

Being eating, Luffy's crew looked at Sanji, who had just told them what happened today.

"I haven't found the slightest reason to refuse." The blond affirmed. "We have no way of knowing how long we will stay here and the pay seems good! This way, I can finally watch Nezu without having to feel guilty! Considering our expenses, I think we took a big part of the budget devoted to his school."

"Jelly really isn't stupid." Luffy remarked. "She understood that you were the best cook she could find."

"Tssss! I'm sure this cook was bewitched by a woman who lives in this mansion." Zoro affirmed. "And this pervert is going to work there to seduce her."

"I didn't ask you anything." Roared Sanji, who couldn't admit that this was partly true.

"That's an excellent initiative." Nami said. "What Sanji says is not false! By asking Nezu for money, he could end up refusing! Therefore, if each of us could find a job, it could provide us with a good income until until we can leave this place."

"And what do you want us to do?" Usopp asked. "This world is not like ours! To find a good job, it seems that you have to spend several years in a school and obtain diplomas."

"You just have to be resourceful." Nami retorted. "I am certain that each of us is suitable for recruitment."

"Even Luffy and Zoro?" Usopp questioned.

"Huh...I don't know." Nami confessed.

" OYE! " Zoro growled.

"With any luck, I might be able to find a position within the academy." Robin stated. "Nezu seems interested in my knowledge."

"Robin-chwan in a teacher's outfit...my dream." Sanji said, creating hearts with his smoke.

"I don't want to work." Luffy retorted. "We're pirates! We don't need to do boring things."

"This will only be temporary, Luffy." Nami assured. "I remind you that UA is the only place we can go and be safe! And it's also the best way we have to get information to return home."

"Seriously, I'm starting to doubt this." Jinbe admitted. "We've been here for a month already, and no one has been able to give us any information about our world! Besides, we can't afford to leave anymore."

Knowing what he was talking about, Robin stated.

"Kaido is in this world! And if we decide to leave, no one in this world will be able to face him."

Hearing the Yonko's name, Luffy slammed his fists together.

"This guy… what are we waiting for to go up to him and kick his ass?"

"The situation is not the same as in our world." Nami retorted. "Here, Kaido is seen as a hero in the country where he is."

"So what?" Chopper asked.

"It's simple though! If Luffy decides to fight him, the rest of the world will be angry with us and because of that, UA will inevitably kick us out of here! And because of that, the little help we have we can have in order to return home will disappear."

"Honestly, I'm not really happy about being forced to sit back and let this guy do what he wants." Franky admitted.

"It's only temporary." Nami stated. "We have to wait until we have the information we need! Or better yet, we just have to wait for Kaido to start behaving like he did in Wano! That way, we can intervene to fight him without it further harms our reputation."

"However, we need to know whether we are fit to fight him or not." Jinbe remarked.

"I would be." Luffy assured. "But before that, I have someone else to fight."

Thinking of Darkness, he stated.

"I know how to become even more powerful! And when I beat this person, I will be strong enough to defeat Kaido."

"Have we heard from Mirko?"

With his arms crossed, Endeavor chaired an important meeting, which brought together many of Japan's heroes.

"Unfortunately, our efforts were in vain." Hawk admitted. "No matter how hard we searched, we found no trace of Mirko or Darkness! There's no telling where this demon's lair is."

Hearing this, Endeavor let his flames intensify around him, as he growled.

"How far does this demon intend to humiliate us?"

"For now, it's best to forget our honor and pride." Ryukyu retorted. "Our only priority is to rescue Mirko! And after that is done, we can focus on capturing Darkness to avenge our humiliation."

"Even so, it doesn't change anything." Jeannist retorted. "We have no leads and we don't know anything! Who is Darkness? Where does she come from? What is her Quirk? Why did she kidnap a hero? Is Mirko still alive ?We can't answer any of these questions."

Being seated at the table where the heroes were, All Might remained silent. Unable to maintain his heroic form throughout the meeting, he was currently in his weakened form, while he had preferred to entrust responsibility for this meeting to Endeavor.

Analyzing and thinking about everything he heard, the man tried to strategize. However, he knew perfectly well that the heroes' biggest problem would not be finding Darkness, but fighting her.

All Might understood that Darkness was stronger than him. He had fought her to his fullest potential, but this was barely enough to make her back down. And the demon seemed to have fun at his expense during their fight. As a result, All Might was afraid to understand that Darkness had shown nothing of his true power.

And if that were the case, how many heroes would die when they faced the demoness? Angrily, All Might cursed the days when he could fight at his full potential, without having the slightest time limit. Now he found himself weakened.

"All Might, do you have an idea of the strategy to adopt?" Kamui questioned him.

Preparing to speak, All Might was interrupted when he saw a magic circle appear in the middle of the table where the heroes were gathered.

" That ... ? "

Stunned, the heroes were even more so when they saw a demonic silhouette coming out of the magic circle. Walking serenely across the table, Demiurge stared at the heroes, while a mask covered his face. With a simple gesture of his arm, the demon stopped, while causing black flames to appear around him.

"Greetings, heroes! Allow me to introduce myself! My name is Jaldabaoth! And I am a subordinate of Darkness-sama."

Hearing this, several heroes stood up and attacked the hero. Being bombarded, Jaldabaoth sighed and let his flames intensify. Acting as a shield, the wall of flame blocked the heroes' attacks.

However, unfazed by this, Endeavor launched himself towards the demon, followed by All Might, who took his heroic form. Nevertheless, looking at the two heroes, Jaldabaoth ordered.

" STOP ! "

Immediately, the duo had the strange feeling of feeling gravity crushing them. Despite struggling, they eventually fell to their knees as they struggled in vain against an invisible force.

"What… What's happening?"

"Gentlemen, I would ask you to remain calm! After all, it is in your interest to listen to me! Unless, you prefer that Darkness-sama send you the head of your comrade, inside a box ."

Hearing this, the other heroes stopped, proving that Demiurge had been able to capture their attention.

"Perfect! Now, I will explain to you the reason for my coming here! Heroes of Japan, today is your lucky day! In her immense kindness, Darkness-sama has decided to give you an invitation, so that you can return to her abode."

"Abode?" Yoroi Musha repeated.

"Indeed! Wanting to give you a chance to save your friend, Darkness-sama asked me to entrust you with the location of her home so that you can attack her! Isn't that nice of her?"

"It looks like a trap." Wash remarked.

"I mostly feel like he doesn't care about us." Kamui growled.

"Believe what you want." Demiurge said simply. "But Darkness-sama's generosity has a limit."

Smiling cruelly through his mask, he stated.

"Darkness-sama's invitation will allow you to enter her abode at 9 p.m. tomorrow ! However, the invitation will end at midnight! Therefore, my lady grants you three hours of her precious time to save your comrade! But if you fail, I fear that it will result in the death of our hostage, who no longer has the slightest interest in our eyes."

" Asshole. " Rugit Ryukyu.

In response, Demiurge summoned a card which he dropped on the table.

"Here is a map that will show you the location of Darkness-sama's home! With it, you will have no trouble finding us! Therefore, I have nothing else to do than wish you good luck chance. "

Then, turning towards the magic portal, he prepared to disappear there. However, he stopped himself before saying.

"Oh...I forgot."

Snapping his fingers, he affirmed.

"I'll release you."

Immediately, the invisible force that was crushing All Might and Endeavor disappeared, allowing the two heroes to move again.

" Comment ... ? "

Having no interest in staying here any longer, Jaldabaoth left and made his magic circle disappear behind him.

The day after

Still angry about what happened yesterday, Rochi was leaning out the window of his apartment while he was smoking. Having murderous impulses, he imagined many scenarios where he took revenge on Sanji, in order to calm himself down.

"That damn blond…I swear he'll regret it."

" Hey, Rochi. "

Inhaling the smoke from his cigarette badly, the man began to cough several times, while tears appeared in his eyes. Taking several seconds to calm down, he looked down his building, to see Sanji waving at him.

"Do you think it's really a good idea to smoke inside your home while you're raising a child?"

Lighting his own cigarette, Sanji assured.

"Come down and come smoke with me! And at the same time we'll have a conversation between men... if of course you consider yourself a man... but I doubt it."

Hearing this, veins of rage appeared on Rochi's face. Closing the window of his apartment, almost breaking it, the man began to roar.

"DAMN IT! THIS SON OF A BITCH!"

Hearing it, Kyô hid at the other end of the living room, for fear of being the victim of his father's anger. However, the child was surprised when he heard his father start to laugh.

"Hahahaha! Why hesitate?"

Then, he walked towards the front door of his apartment. Walking past his son, he said to him.

"Kyou, listen to me carefully."

Then, transforming one of his arms into a spear, he assured.

"I'm not coming home! Because I'm going to commit murder."

Then he opened the front door and began running at full speed down the hallway of the building, towards the stairs.

" SAAAAANNNNNNNJJJJJJJIIIIII ! "

However, when he found himself at the top of the stairs, he was surprised to see Sanji at the bottom of the stairs, while the blond seemed to be waiting for him.

"It seems you've decided to come! That's good news."

Seeing him a few meters from him, Rochi was surprised to feel his body freeze. Having no trouble remembering what had happened yesterday, the man felt a doubt settling in him. And quickly, that doubt turned into fear.

Climbing the stairs, Sanji walked in his direction.

"Yesterday, I noticed how violent you were, especially towards your own son! And that's the kind of behavior I can't tolerate! In fact, this is enough to make me want to kill you pulverize the skull bones and make mush out of your head."

Seeming to have lost all his rage and the will to fight against Sanji, Rochi backed away. Unfortunately, he lost his balance and fell on his butt, while Sanji found himself facing him.

"Now we're going to get down to business." The cook assured him, bending towards him.

Instead of being scared, Rochi was now surprised.

"Huh?" He wondered.

Having been forced to leave his apartment building, the man was now in the middle of a park, with a baseball glove in his hand.

" Hey, Rochi. "

Surprised, the man didn't see the baseball that Sanji threw in his direction until it was too late. Feeling the object hit his nose, Rochi grunted in pain, and placed his hand on his sore face.

"Now I understand why you are picking on your son." Sanji said. "You can't even catch a simple baseball! I bet you don't have the strength to throw it either."

Annoyed by this, Rochi hastened to pick up the ball and it was with a cry of rage that he threw it towards Sanji. However, also having a baseball glove, the cook had no trouble stopping the ball and quickly threw it so that it hit Rochi's face again.

"You're really bad." The blond asserted.

"ASSHOLE!" Rochi roared, throwing the ball towards him again.

Grabbing it again without difficulty, Sanji affirmed.

"I'm going to take a break."

"Huh?" Rochi was surprised.

"But you're going to continue with another partner." Sanji told him.

And the next moment, he gently threw the ball towards the child who accompanied the duo. Surprised, Kyô barely caught the ball, to prevent it from falling to the ground.

"You're going to play with your son." Sanji stated, walking towards a bench. "And you better not let this end with you screaming and crying."

"Hey, what does this mean?" Rochi roared.

"Kyo, drop the ball towards your father." Sanji told him.

Hesitantly, the boy looked at Sanji, before staring at his father. Then, finally, he decided to throw the ball towards Rochi. This time, the man had no trouble stopping the object, which found itself stuck inside his glove.

"Perfect." Sanji said. "Now you two will continue to play together."

Feeling angry again, Rochi wanted to protest. However, he just threw the baseball toward his son.

" Damn it. "

Managing to catch the ball again, Kyô was surprised to see that his father had preferred to obey Sanji, rather than being violent, as he was accustomed to doing. Noticing this, the child couldn't help but smile, before throwing the ball towards his father.

Watching them, Sanji sat on the bench for several minutes. Then, tired, Rochi finally joined him, while his son decided to run towards a slide.

"Damn it." The father growled. "Hey, why are you making me do this?"

"Why?" Sanji asked. "Am I just not asking you to take on your role as a father?"

"Tssss! My method of education is none of your business."

"Huh? Can't you understand? You're such an asshole."

"What are you saying?" Rochi roared.

Ignoring him, Sanji only looked in the direction of Kyô, who was having fun on his slide, while he declared.

"You hit him, you despise him, you ignore him... that's not what a father would do! You act like a real asshole! And yet, he still manages to smile, because you I'm her father."

Exhaling smoke, Sanji thought of his own childhood and declared.

"Kids are strange, aren't they? No matter how trash their parents can be, they have no choice but to follow them and trust them because they are their parents. parents! And ultimately, they're desperate for a way to get their parents' attention, even if it's just a glance."

Exhaling more smoke, he assured.

"For children, a father remains their father! And even if he is violent, his child will not be able to find the strength to hate him! Unlike me..."

Feeling a sudden murderous aura, Rochi stood frozen, while Sanji taught him.

"I was like your kid too! For my father, I was nothing but an embarrassment! And if I had died, he would never have shed a single tear for me! That's why I hate him! And yet, even after running away from him, I force myself to still consider him as a member of my family! Don't ask me why! It's probably because I'm stupid."

Not trying to state his own opinion, Rochi heard him continue.

"You deserve me to slaughter you! But then, what would happen to your son? Where will he be sent? Who will take care of him? Will he be happy? I could never predict what will happen to him will happen! However, there is a simple solution to keep him happy! You just need to behave like a good father."

Suddenly his hand gripped Rochi's collar as Sanji brought his face closer to his.

"So, I'm listening to you! Do you feel capable of changing? Or would you prefer that I start destroying your face with my kicks now? I'll leave the choice to you."

Only trembling, Rochi felt unable to speak. However, seeing her frightened face seemed to satisfy Sanji, who decided to get up.

"If you understand, that's all that matters."

Then, Rochi saw him leave, without him being able to say anything. Also observing Sanji, while hiding behind a tree, Sydney couldn't help but be attracted to Sanji, while the cook had acted heroically.

"He's…so cool."

World Heroes association of Japan

"Is this a joke?"

Looking displeased, All Might faced a figure who was behind a huge desk. Staring at the hero, the person in front of him stated.

"Faced with the threat of Darkness, we have decided to bring together the most powerful heroes of Japan! However, you will not take part in this raid."

"Why?" All Might wanted to know.

"That seems obvious to me! All Might... in view of your current state, I think it becomes necessary for you to let the other heroes accomplish this kind of feats! You and I, we know perfectly well that your career is coming to an end! And with each fight you fight, your strength disappears little by little! Instead of using you for this raid, it is more judicious to send a hundred heroes to fight Darkness! It is obvious that this will be amply enough to assure us a perfect victory."

"A perfect victory?" All Might repeated. "Are you serious? Sorry to contradict you but I doubt that Darkness will be an adversary like any other! The other heroes will need me for this mission. "

"All Might...I think it's time for you to realize that you can't always be the number 1 hero! You fought Darkness and she managed to push you back! But instead of thinking that she was overpowered, don't you think that was a sign of the beginnings of weakness on your part."

Hearing this, All Might couldn't help but clench his fist, while he felt like he was looking like an idiot in front of this person who refused to listen to him.

"Endeavor will be the leader of this mission." The person in front of him affirmed. "And I think that a victory on his part will finally allow him to obtain the fame that you have! Therefore, when the day comes for your replacement, people will accept much more easily the fact that Endeavor takes your title. "

Luffy's Crew Apartment

Letting out a sigh, Sanji plopped down on a couch, looking exhausted.

"Sanji, may I know what's making you so tired?" Brook asked.

"I just did my good deed of the day." Assured the blond. "And I don't know if I'm going to regret it or not."

"You seem really busy lately." Franky remarked.

"You could say that."

Then, looking inside the apartment, the cook noticed that a few people were missing.

"Where are Luffy and Mosshead?"

"Zoro is still at the gym." Usopp told him. "And Luffy went to eat somewhere in town."

At that moment, someone rang the doorbell.

"Huh?" Nami said, heading towards the entrance.

Opening the door, the redhead couldn't hide her surprise, recognizing the hero in front of her.

" You ? "

"Hi." Hawks said, waving a little.

"What do you want?" Nami asked suspiciously.

"I would like to speak to Mugiwara." Said the hero.

"He's not here." Nami retorted. "May I know what you want from him?"

"Can I come in?" The hero asked.

"In view of the fact that you considered us your enemies, I doubt that this would be a good idea." Jinbe retorted, joining Nami, with the others.

Seeing them gathered in front of him, Hawks showed a hesitant face. However, he ends up bowing to him.

"Please…I could use your help."

"Huh? What are you talking about?"

"I regret doing this but...I'm willing to put my pride aside if it helps save one of my comrades."

Then looking at the pirates, he stated.

"I need your help! Please help us save Mirko."