I don't own One Piece just my OC Kisho
Well, we're finally here said Nami.
I'd ask if you're relieved, but I guess it's too early to know said Nami.
Do you have any plans for how to deal with the rebellion? Asks Kisho.
Yes, I do have a plan said Vivi.
But I don't know for sure how well it's going to work said Vivi.
Scene change
So, this is an Alabasta City said Ussop.
Is there food? Asks Luffy.
Listen carefully guys I want you all to do your best to control yourselves while we're here said Nami.
Of course, Nami said Sanji.
You do realize the one who needed to hear that warning the most has already abandoned ship said Zoro.
Need meat now said Luffy.
Get back here said Nami.
He doesn't know the meaning of control said Ussop.
What now? asks Vivi.
He's easy to find said Sanji.
Just look for the area with the commotion and that's where he'll be said Sanji.
He's right said Ussop.
Ugh I wish he'd at least remember that he has a bounty on that rubbery head of his said Nami.
Especially when we're in a big country like this said Nami.
Forget about Luffy he can take care of himself said Zoro.
Now let's go find some food, we can get to work after that said Zoro.
Sure, I can eat said Kisho.
They're all the same said Nami.
I guess I should let you know Carue and I can't go with you said Vivi.
What's wrong don't feel up to it? asks Ussop.
We'd both be way too recognizable here said Vivi.
Makes sense said Zoro.
Yeah, I'll take care of all of your shopping Vivi my love said Sanji.
Then Carue starts quacking.
What's wrong Carue? asks Vivi.
Mr. 3's ship said, Vivi.
Mr. 3? said Kisho.
That's right you weren't with us when we ran into him said Ussop.
They tell him about Mr. 3.
So, he has the power to make wax and He's a Baroque Works Agent said Kisho.
Yup said Nami.
I thought we took care of that creep for good already said Ussop.
I'm certain it's time that ship couldn't even run without Mr.3's Wax-Wax Fruit power said Vivi.
The bastard's here said Sanji.
This isn't good cause he's seen most of our faces said Zoro.
Ussop has a plan, it's going to be alright said Ussop.
Scene change
This is your idea of blending in? said Nami.
Ha looks like it's safe to come out guys said Ussop.
Thanks, we figured that one out said Zoro.
Looks like my ingenious disguise worked like a charm said Ussop.
Oh yeah, I'm sure that's what it was said Nami.
Well then it looks like we should be safe from prying eyes for a while my dear said Sanji.
Hello, there said Sanji.
Uh yes, Sanji what were you saying? said Vivi.
What is it, Vivi? Is something wrong? asks Sanji.
Sorry for that, but I'm just really relieved, nothing else said Vivi.
From what I've seen so far, I Know at least this town is doing alright said Vivi.
I can't exactly start resting easy but it's a good sign said Vivi.
It does seem like this is a peaceful town said Nami.
Vivi, you said you have a plan to stop the Rebel Army, didn't you? asks Zoro.
What are you gonna do? What do we need to do to help? asks Kisho.
If you really want to stop this thing before it starts, it's better to act quickly said Kisho.
Well, I agree with that but the only agreement I made was for you to bring me here to Alabasta said Vivi.
Quit it, you're still thinking like that? said Nami.
Nami said Vivi.
We travel this far together, after all, we're not gonna run away and leave you now said Nami.
Yeah, Vivi come on you're practically one of us now said Ussop.
And I want to see this Warlord of the Sea said Zoro.
You didn't need to bring that up said Nami.
Now listen, we're not going to abandon you said Nami.
They're trying to kill us too... Well, everyone except for me and Kisho said Sanji.
Yeah, but said Vivi.
It's settled then said Sanji.
Besides if this country gets destroyed then we'll be out a big reward for bringing you here in the first place, you understand? said Nami.
Uh yes said Vivi.
Okay good said Nami.
You're such a good friend said Zoro.
Thank you Zoro, I haven't forgotten about debt to me either said Nami.
You said Zoro.
Even as a ghost, I'd still haunt you for my money said Nami.
You lousy said Zoro.
You'd better pay me those 400,000 Beli said Nami.
What? It went up? said Zoro.
It'll go up even higher if you don't pay me quickly said Nami.
Nami's right about this said Sanji.
What? said Zoro.
Scene change
A little Northwest of the City we're in now is an Oasis called Yuba, that's where the Rebel Army is based at the moment said Vivi.
They make plans to head to the Yuba Oasis.
But Mr.3 is out there somewhere waiting for us said Vivi.
If that guys the only obstacle we shouldn't have a problem said Sanji.
He's never seen my face before said Sanji.
Yeah, you really have run into many of Baroque Works agents so far said Nami.
There's two more people too said Zoro.
That's right Chopper and Kisho said Nami.
Find by me, I wanted to do some shopping anyway said Kisho.
Good then it's settled said Nami.
Scene change
So you grew up on the Grand Line? asks Sanji.
Yeah, more specifically the second half. I sailed around with my dad's crew until I was seventeen then I set out on my own said Kisho.
I joined a pirate crew shortly thereafter but as you saw, They were wiped out by other pirates said Kisho.
So you must have had lots of adventures throughout your life. Huh? said Chopper.
Oh yeah, plenty never a dull moment in my life said Kisho.
What about your other parent Hawkeye's? asks Sanji.
Up until I was seventeen, he had been in and out of my life since I was born but I haven't run into him in three years said Kisho.
Well, we ran into him over in the East Blue said Sanji.
Was he hunting another pirate? asks Kisho.
Yeah, Don Krieg and his crew, and then after he destroyed Krieg's ship Zoro challenged them to a duel said Sanji.
I'm guessing that ended up in him losing said Kisho.
Yeah, he slashed Zorro across the chest said Sanji.
He's lucky he's alive. Not many men fight my father and live to tell the tale other than my dad. My parents crossed swords so many times when I was a kid, I lost count said Kisho.
So, your parents are Masters at swordsmanship? asks Chopper.
My dad taught me to use any blade and he even gave me these on my 15th birthday said Kisho.
Nice said Sanji.
Yeah. My dad designed them himself, and my father had them forged said Kisho.
Do your parents duel anymore? asks Chopper.
No, they stopped being dueling partners when my dad lost his arm said Kisho.
Didn't your dad lose his arm saving Luffy? asks Sanji.
Yeah, from a Sea King said Kisho.
It was after that incident we left Foosha village for good said Kisho.
Well, I'm gonna go do some shopping and then head back to our hiding spot said Kisho.
Do have money on you? asks Chopper.
Sure do said Kisho.
Well then good luck said Chopper.
If we don't see you, we'll meet you back at the hiding spot said Sanji.
Sounds good said Kisho.
Time skip
Hey, I'm back said Kisho.
I see you managed to find some new clothes of your own said Vivi.
Yeah, I hit a weapon shop too said Kisho.
This oasis you said it's called Yuba, right? said Nami.
Yes, that's correct, but first we'll have to travel through the desert said Vivi.
That trip will most likely be a lot more difficult than any of you can begin to imagine said Vivi.
There's no telling what might happen out there said Vivi.
One wrong step at any moment in a desert land like this one and there's no guarantee we'll all survive. I'm still a little reluctant about asking you to follow me to such a dangerous place. But more than anything I want to bring peace back to Alabasta Kingdom. So, I guess... I guess I don't really have any choice but to ask said Vivi.
Help me! Please help me bring back peace to my country! Please help said Vivi.
Well, you finally said it said Nami.
It's about time said Kisho.
There's no telling what might happen on the sea either, but we're used to it, am I right? said Sanji.
Yeah, it'll be just like any other day said Zoro.
Cool! I can't wait to see the desert said Chopper.
Ok you guys are you all ready to head out for Yuba? said Ussop.
Yeah, cheered all.
Thanks, said Vivi.
Are we missing someone? asks Ussop.
Luffy said All.
That Idiot said Nami.
Time skip
Man: oh, hello there young traveler
Man: I've never seen you around before. This is your first time here.
Man: would you care to take a look at this solid gold apple?
Man: I don't normally do this, but I can tell when someone has a discerning eye.
Man: This apple's magic, it's from an ancient ruin, and with just one bite you can for 1000 years.
Young man: thanks, but no thanks, not really all that interested in living 1000 years.
Young man: Just living today is good enough.
A little while later Nami stops Ussop and Chopper from falling for the con.
Idiots said Nami.
Really what are you thinking? Said Nami.
If I were you I wouldn't take his word for it said Zoro.
Seriously can't you guys tell when something's a scam? asks Kisho.
Hey let go Nami said Ussop.
What are you doing put us down, this is harassment said Ussop.
You two need to stop wasting time and look for Luffy with the rest of us said Nami.
We're done shopping here so as soon as we find the idiot, we can leave said Nami.
Okay, where would Luffy be? Said Zoro.
He's got to be around here somewhere said Zoro.
Shut up you two said Nami.
Zoro then notices the young man.
Young man: I just have one question have you seen this guy?
Old woman: hmm his name's Monkey D. Luffy.
Young man: he might be in town here somewhere.
Young man: I've been looking for him for a while.
Old woman: well, I've never seen him.
Old woman: if you want to find him then I would suggest asking around that restaurant over there.
Old woman: the owner seems to know everyone passing through.
Young man: thank you, ma'am.
Young man: a restaurant well I was just starting to feel a bit hungry anyway.
Who's he? Asks Chopper.
He sure looks like He'd be really strong said Chopper.
And why do you think he's looking for Luffy? Asks Ussop.
Maybe he's a bounty hunter said Nami.
He's not I'm sure of it said Zoro.
The mark on his back said Zoro.
I used to hunt pirates, there's no way I wouldn't recognize it said Zoro.
Then Zoro sees Tashigi and hides. The Straws Hat soon find out the Smoker has followed them from Loguetown.
Meanwhile, the young man passed out in the middle of eating and has the locals thinking he has died and was bitten by a venomous insect known as the desert strawberry. Then the young man wakes up and freaks everyone out.
Young man: sorry about that. I fell asleep.
Locals: you were asleep?
Man 1: that doesn't make sense. You were right in the middle of conservation,
Man 2: and now you're just eating like nothing happened?
Young man: geez what's all the commotion about anyway?
Locals: we thought you had dropped dead are you crazy?
Young man: does this restaurant of yours do comedy skits or something?
Owner: no that isn't our thing, not here.
Owner: we're just glad you're alright.
The young man falls asleep again.
Time skip
Young man: yeah, I think that outta do it.
Young man: tell me, mister.
Owner: what is it?
Young man: have you by any chance seen this guy? He's a pirate who wears a straw hat.
You got some nerve eating in a public place like this said Smoker.
Even for the commanders of the Whitebeard Pirates said Smoker.
Hello, Portgas D. Ace said Smoker.
The crowd is stunned at the revelation.
I'm curious what such a big-shot pirate doing in this country said, Smoker.
I'm looking for someone said, Ace.
My little brother said, Ace
So, what do you want from us now captain? Asks Ace.
I'd just like you to come with me quietly said, Smoker.
No thanks, I think I'll pass said Ace.
Yeah, figured you'd say that said, Smoker.
I'm here Alabasta trying to hunt down another pirate at the moment, to be honest, I have no real interest in capturing you right now said Smoker.
Then just look the other way said, Ace.
I'm afraid I can't do that said Smoker.
Not as long as I'm a Marine and you're are part of a notorious pirate crew said, Smoker.
That's not much of a reason now, is it? Said Ace.
How about I give you one said, Ace.
Then Luffy crashes into Smoker and Ace.
Ha ha whoo food said Luffy.
Now I can eat said Luffy.
Finally, I'm staring I thought I was die said Luffy.
Old guy give me food hurry come on said Luffy.
Scene change
Damn, it said Ace.
So, what the hell was that? Asks Ace.
What just happened? Asks Smoker.
This is ridiculous said Ace.
Just look at this place said Ace.
Oh, hi there said Ace.
Many apologies for disturbing your meal said, Ace.
What kind of world-class idiot would do something like this? Asks Ace.
Then locals run when they see Ace come back.
Hey, Lu said Ace.
Straw Hat said, Smoker.
I've been looking for you Straw Hat said Smoker.
I thought you'd be here said, Smoker.
Seems I was correct said Smoker.
Would you quit eating said, Smoker.
You're that smokie guy what are you doing in Alabasta? Said Luffy.
Wait a sec said Luffy.
He gathers the remaining food in his mouth and runs with Smoker giving chase.
Wait up Luffy said Ace.
It's me! Hold on a second said Ace.
Hey come back Luffy said Ace.
Scene change
Where could Luffy have gone? He doesn't know the island at all said Vivi.
Seriously a crew shouldn't have to work this hard to keep track of their Captain said Sanji.
Oh, Nami said Sanji.
This doesn't look good said Ussop.
We could be in some serious trouble if we don't get out of here soon said Ussop.
Trouble, why's that? Asks Sanji.
Cause that Marines are here said Nami.
Marines? Said Vivi.
And also, some mystery man said Chopper.
Let's just find Luffy as fast as possible and get out of this town as soon as we can said Nami.
Hey, hide said Zoro.
What for? Asks Nami.
What was that? Asks Chopper.
It's the Marines said Zoro.
Yeah, their excited about something said Ussop.
I'm sure it's nothing said Sanji.
They're probably chasing some idiot pirate who's running crazy around town said Sanji.
All: some idiot pirate? It's Luffy.
Oh hey, Zoro said Luffy.
Oh, so that's where you guys have been said Luffy.
No, you moron get rid of them first said Zoro.
Well, they're coming what should we do now? Asks Ussop.
We gotta get going said Nami.
To the ship said Vivi.
Don't just stand there we gotta go said Luffy.
All: Wait up.
Not good here he comes said Luffy.
White Flag said Smoker.
Not good said Luffy.
Not good! Not good! Not good! Not good! Not good! Not good said Luffy.
Heat Haze said Ace.
You again said, Smoker.
Just give it up said Ace.
While you may have the power of smoke, mine is fire said Ace.
A fight between the three of us would be pointless, it would probably go on forever said Ace.
Alright looks like the mystery man Devil Fruit Powers said Zoro.
Yeah, his powers are in the same category as mine said Kisho.
But then again, so is that Marines said Kisho.
Who is he anyway and why is he helping us? Asks Ussop.
That you, Ace? Asks Luffy.
You haven't changed a bit Luffy said Ace.
It is you guys, really? Said Luffy.
Wow did you eat Devil Fruits or something? Asks Luffy.
Yeah, the Flame-Flame Fruit said Ace.
Anyway, now is probably not the time for chatting, you guys get outta here I'll catch up said Ace.
Go on said Ace.
Let's go said Luffy.
Yeah, coming said Ussop.
Scene change
But Luffy said Nami.
Who is that guy back there? Asks Sanji.
Scene change
There's one thing I don't get why are you helping the Straw Hats? asks Smoker.
Can't a guy help out his bungling kid brother Asks Ace.
He's your kid brother interesting said Smoker.
Move it said, Smoker.
I'm afraid I can't you understand said Ace.
Scene change
Hold up Luffy, tell us who is that guy said Nami.
Do you know him from somewhere? Asks Vivi.
Yeah, he's my big brother said Luffy.
All: Brother!
What's going on back there? Asks Chopper.
Looks like a fight between smoke and fire said Ussop.
So that's the kind of power you get after eating A Flame-Flame Fruit said Sanji.
Speaking of Devil Fruits, Luffy is it true? is he really your brother? Said Nami.
Yep, his name's Ace said Luffy.
Look, I'm not surprised to hear you have a brother, Luffy said Zoro.
But what's he doing here on the Grand Line? Asks Zoro
He's a pirate too, just like I am said Luffy
He left home 3 years before I did to go search for the One Piece said Ace.
It's a distraction a fight between their powers is a stalemate said Kisho.
He bought us some time so we can't waste it, let's get back to the ship said Nami.
Sure, Nami dear said Sanji.
Whoa, I never would have I'd run into my big brother and sister in a place like this said Luffy.
Which way do we go? Asks Ussop.
Left, Ussop! Everyone got that? Said Nami.
Nami I'll follow you wherever you go said Sanji.
You love-sick freak said Zoro.
Scene change
Get everything ready, we're shoving off right away said Nami.
Aye, aye said Ussop.
Set the sails said Kisho.
But it took us so long to finally get here and now we're leaving already? Vivi? Said Chopper.
Yes, but remember they only stopped here to get supplies we're going to need for the rest of the journey and now that we have all of that we're going to head upriver to the next destination, the City of Green Erumalu said Vivi.
Erumalu? Said Chopper.
Hurry said Zoro.
I am said Ussop.
Pick up the pace said Sanji.
Ready said Ussop.
Right set sail said Nami.
Then they realize something.
Damnit said Sanji.
Uh, guys said Chopper.
You know, I have the strangest feeling that we're forgetting something said Ussop.
Yeah, so do I said Chopper.
It's not something, it's someone said Nami.
Ugh! That stupid moron said Zoro.
Not again said Kisho.
Time Skip
Um, is it ok for us to set sail without its captain on board? Asks Chopper.
The first place the Marines are gonna look for us is the harbor, so our top priority is to hide the ship said Nami.
I know of a secluded cove up ahead we can anchor the ship there said Vivi.
Alright so we lay low and let thing cool down a bit and then we go back for Luffy said Sanji.
Good grief that guy attracts trouble just like a dead person attracts vultures said Ussop.
Yeah, that's the only reliable thing our Captain ever does said Zoro.
No kidding said Kisho.
Time skip
Oh, I don't believe it said Nami.
I found Luffy said Nami.
Are you sure? asks Zoro.
Yeah, that stupid mug is definitely his said Sanji.
Uh oh said Sanji.
Luffy stretches his arm and flings toward the Going Mary ramming into Sanji, Kisho, and Chopper.
Hey, guys said Luffy.
Sanji, Tony, Kisho are you alright? Asks Vivi.
Oh, Luffy came back said Ussop.
Yeah, the hard way said Zoro.
Sorry about that guys my bad said Luffy.
Yeah, you're sorry alright, the sorriest excuse for a captain who's ever sailed the sea you moron said Sanji.
Why don't you learn to stick your landing said Kisho.
You do have any idea how much trouble you've put us in? Can't you at least try and attack like a Captain sometimes? Asks Nami.
Seriously Luffy you attract trouble like flowers attract bees said Kisho.
I'm sorry said Luffy.
Oh, that's right where's Ace? Said Luffy.
Ace? Said Sanji.
You were with your brother huh? Said Zoro.
Wait a minute you didn't just leave him, did you Luffy? Asks Zoro.
Um sort of, but don't worry, Ace is really strong said Luffy.
So how strong is he? Asks Chopper.
Well let me put it this way, when we were younger, I was never able to beat him in a fight and this was way back in the days before he ate the Flame-Flame Fruit. That's how strong my big brother is said Luffy.
You mean there's a flesh and blood you couldn't beat? Said Nami.
The big brother of a monster is an even bigger monster said Ussop.
I guess so, 'cause Ace used to beat me up all time, but I bet now I could kick his big butt said Luffy.
I'd like to see you try and back that claim up said Zoro.
So, exactly whose butt is getting kicked? Asks Ace.
Oh, hey Ace this is my crew I was telling you about said Luffy.
Nice to meet you and thanks for taking care of my kid brother, we know he's a handful said, Ace.
All: oh no, not at all.
Come on be honest! This is Luffy we're talking about isn't he a bit much for you to handle at times said, Ace.
All: not at all.
Your good people said, Ace.
Well sit down and relax, I'm sure two you have lots of catching up to do, I'll make some tea said Sanji.
No that's thoughtful but I don't want to impose said Ace
They're not exactly what I expected said Sanji.
I'll say said Zoro.
He's polite, helpful, and gracious. The polar opposite of Luffy said Ussop.
There's no way these two can be related said Nami.
The one other only cares about his brother said Zoro.
I wish I had a wonderful brother like that said Chopper.
Brother? I wish I had a wonderful Captain like that said Sanji.
Sanji! He's kidding said Vivi.
See I told you they were interesting said Luffy.
Baroque Works! Those are the Billion ships said Vivi.
Those guys again said Luffy.
Luffy leave this to me, Ike I'll handle em said Ace.
In that dinky boat? said Ussop.
Hey Ace wait said Kisho.
What's up? said Ace.
You mind if I help out? asks Kisho
You got Devil Fruit powers? asks Ace.
Yeah, I ate the Water-Water Fruit said Kisho.
Well then come aboard said Ace.
No need said Kisho.
He climbs up on the railing of the Going Merry.
You guys stand clear said Kisho.
A pair of icy wings appear on Kisho's back
Whoa so cool said Luffy.
That's amazing said Ussop.
Awesome said Chopper.
The he jumps off the Going Merry and takes flight.
Not bad said Ace.
Try to keep up said Kisho.
They take off.
I wouldn't worry about the, if I were you, they don't let just anyone become the second division commander of the Whitebeard Pirates said Zoro.
Somehow, I don't think Kisho is a pushover either said Sanji.
Plus, this will give a better look at Kisho's fighting style and Devil Fruit powers said Nami.
Let's see what the son of the Red-Haired Shanks and Hawkeyes Mihawk can do said Zoro.
Man: Is he insane? Fire Fist is heading right toward,
Man #2: and he's not alone! some red head with wings are with them.
Man #3: Let them come our ships are gonna make matchsticks out of them.
He jumped said Nami.
Man: Blow them to piece men.
Fire Fist said Ace.
Tidal Wave said Kisho.
The combination of water and fire completely destroys the ships.
Scene change
Time to celebrate guys said Luffy.
Who said I'm joining your crew? Said Ace.
Yeah said Ann.
Oh, don't worry you can't take anything they say seriously when they're like this said Nami.
Ace! Are you sure you don't wanna join us? It'll be fun I promise said Luffy.
I can't right now I'm chasing someone said, Ace.
He's a pirate named Blackbeard said Ace.
Blackbeard? Said Ussop.
I've heard him, he was the one who attacked the Drum Kingdom a few months back said Kisho.
You see, Blackbeard used to be a member of the second division of the Whitebeard Pirates said Ace.
He was one of my own men, but he committed the most unforgivable sin a pirate could said Ace.
He killed one of his fellow crew members and then jumped ship said Ace.
As commander of his division, it's my responsibility to take care of him said Ace.
So that's why you're after him said Ussop.
I came here because I heard that Blackbeard was seen in Alabasta in a place called Yuba, so that's where we're headed said Ace.
Hey, that's our destination too, right? Asks Nami.
Exactly, we just entered the Sandora River. We'll take it to Erumalu where we'll dock and then walk on foot until we reach Yuba here said Vivi.
The leader of the Rebel Army is here, that's where we're going said Vivi.
You don't say, do you mind if I tag along? Said Ace.
Nami, Vivi, I'll follow you anywhere just tell me where to go said Sanji.
Hopefully, it's off a cliff said Zoro.
What did you say Zoro? Said Sanji.
Cool it you two said Kisho.
Well looks like you'll be with us for a little while Ace said Nami.
We're all really happy to have you aboard said Ussop.
This is gonna be fun, to Ace said Luffy.
All: cheers.
Scene change
We're finally here said Luffy.
Wow so we're going to the desert said Chopper.
Does anyone know how hot it's supposed to get? Asks Chopper.
Over 100 degrees in the daytime said Vivi.
What? said Chopper.
Please tell me you're joking said Chopper.
Nami what happened? Where's your dancer outfit? Asks Sanji.
Ah! You too? Vivi, why are you wearing that? Said Sanji.
Because any exposed skin will get sunburnt said Vivi.
You have to cover up in the desert said Vivi.
But those outfits were so sexy said Sanji.
Put these on please said Vivi.
Oh, thank you said Luffy.
Time to drop anchor said Zoro.
Right said Ussop.
Yuba here we come said Luffy.
What are those? Asks Zoro.
Turtles? Said Zoro.
No, I think they're seals said Luffy.
Look kind of like otters to me said Kisho.
Kung Fu Dugongs said Vivi.
If you want to come ashore, you'll have to beat me first, but I doubt that'll happen you bunch of cowards, he says said Chopper.
Heh, nobody calls me a coward and gets away with it, here comes the pain said Ussop.
Ussop no wait said Vivi.
Kung Fu Dugongs are really strong said Vivi.
But Luffy has beaten one up with no problem.
See, they're not too tough said Luffy.
That's bad too said Vivi.
The Dugong gets up and bows to Luffy.
What the? Said Luffy.
It's one of their rules, if they lose a Kung Fu match, they become the winner's pupil said Vivi.
You don't say said Zoro.
They think you're their master now yells Vivi.
Right, every one after me said Luffy.
Now punch said Luffy.
No like this said Luffy.
Yeah, now harder said Luffy.
Left, right yeah said Luffy.
Right all set let's go to Yuba said Luffy.
Hey, wait a minute said Kisho.
You're not bringing them with us? Said Zoro.
Luffy, you can't said Nami.
They're water creatures they won't make it said Vivi.
It's gonna break my heart to say no to them, but we can't let them come along said Nami.
I agree, but how are we supposed to get them to stay? Said Vivi.
I know said Chopper.
What are you doing? Asks Sanji.
Here, you can have this but only if you guys stay here, okay? said Chopper.
Ah somebody help said Chopper.
Chopper said Ussop.
Hope you all enjoy the food, bye said Luffy.
All you guys, food, now do it you get it? Said Nami.
No, they said they wanted to go with us so why couldn't we let 'em? Said Luffy.
We don't have the food and water to take care of a group that big, moron said Nami.
Honestly, I don't know what we would have done if Chopper hadn't pursued them to stay said Nami.
Yeah, they kept saying "Where you go, we'll follow Master" and they really would have too if I hadn't given them that food said Chopper.
And now OUR food supply has gotten a lot small, thanks Luffy thanks said Sanji.
He's a handful said Ace.
You're telling me said Sanji.
What's this? Asks Sanji.
Are we in Yuba already? Asks Luffy.
No, this is Erumalu it was known far and wide as the city of green said Vivi.
It was green? Said Luffy.
Take a good look around everyone, this is what Baroque Works has been doing to my country said, Vivi.
The people of Alabasta, this is what they've to go through said Vivi.
Wow, there's nothing here at all anymore huh? Said Luffy.
No, it's nothing but a ghost town now said Vivi.
But up until a few short years ago, it was a thriving city full of gardens, palm trees, and lush greenery said Vivi.
This place said Zoro.
Rain was always scarce here, but by saving every last drop of water and using it wisely the city was able to make it flourish said Vivi.
Unfortunately, that stopped when the rain did, not a single drop of water has fallen in any part of this country for 3 years now said Vivi.
3 years? Said Sanji.
Wow, that long? Said Chopper.
But wait even without rain there was still the river as another water source said Zoro.
And it's close why couldn't they just pipe the water in from over there? Said Ussop.
The answer to that is just up ahead said Vivi.
Even though it's a desert kingdom never in the thousands of years of Alabasta's history has the rain ever stopped completely. However, there was one place in the country where the rain fell more than usual, much more in fact, Alubarna, the capital said Vivi.
The city where the King's palace is located said Vivi.
The people of the land called it the King's miracle said Vivi.
At least they did until a particular day said Vivi.
Dance Powder? Said Kisho
Oh, so you've heard of it. Said Luffy.
Yes, I sure have, it summons rain said Kisho.
A powder can? Said Chopper.
I've only heard stories about it. Dance Powder was created by a researcher in a country where it never rained. Burning it creates a misty smoke that rises into the sky, once it reaches the clouds it causes them to rain, in other words, it gives you the ability to create rain on the spot said Kisho.
Oh, I know what you're talking about, I've seen that stuff before said Luffy.
I ate some a while back said Luffy.
It tasted pretty gross though, yuck said Luffy.
You ate Dance Powder? Said Nami.
It's not even food it's for making rain said Zoro.
Hey, I'm not lying! I'm telling the truth, I did eat it and it tasted so gross said Luffy.
Hold on, I don't get it wouldn't that stuff be perfect for a desert country like this? Asks Ussop.
You would think so in fact as its name suggests the country the developed Dance Powder was happy enough to dance said Kisho.
It got lots of rain but there was a catch its neighboring country had a drought said Kisho.
Let me explain how it works said Kisho.
Now, the mist from the Dance Powder targets small clouds that aren't ready to rain yet, it artificially matures them into full rain clouds, those rain clouds would have naturally grown into rain clouds, but they were further downwind said Kisho.
Oh, I get it steals all the rain that would have gone to a neighboring country that must have caused some big problems said Ussop.
Oh, did it a war broke out between the two countries said Kisho.
Ever since then, the World Government has instituted a worldwide ban on the production and possession of Dance Powder said Kisho.
Even so, some of it managed to show up here, huh? Said Ussop.
When it happened the country had been experiencing strange weather there had been no rain, and not a single drop has fallen anywhere except one place and that is the capital said Vivi.
Vivi, that would mean that your dad is the bad guy here said Luffy.
No you idiot he was framed said Sanji.
Her sweet, dear old dad would never do something like that, you got it? Said Sanji.
Of course, my father didn't have anything to do with it, he was innocent said Vivi.
Unfortunately, a large amount of Dance Powder was discovered inside the palace shortly thereafter said Vivi.
They even had people working inside the palace said Kisho.
So what is this, a road? Asks Sanji.
Looks more like a canal to me said Kisho.
He's right, it used to be a large canal that piped in fresh water from the Sandora River said Vivi.
Until someone destroyed it said Vivi.
Now do you see what happened? Asks Vivi.
With the canal gone the City of Green lost its only remaining source of freshwater. The people waited and prayed but sadly the rain never came said Vivi.
Wow something like that and the Dance Powder incident would really make people distrust their king said Nami.
With no more water fighting began to break in Erumalu and to escape the violence here there was only one thing the citizens could do they abandoned the city and left for other Oasis in hopes for water and the City of Green withered away said Vivi.
What is that? Asks Nami.
Is it the Rebels? Asks Chopper.
Or more of those creeps from Baroque Works? Said Ussop.
No, it's just the wind said, Ace
It sounds like a voice, right? Said Luffy.
Oh man, it's coming from all directions; this isn't good said Ussop.
Ace, Ann what are we gonna do? Asks Ussop.
There's no danger, it's just the wind flowing around the town and echoing off the old buildings said, Kisho.
It's like the City of Erumalu is wailing over what happened to it said Vivi.
Watch out said Nami.
Whoa! What's the deal with that freaky wind? Asks Ussop.
Someone's coallsped said Nami.
Wait you mean there are still people living in this city? Said Vivi.
What did my father and the other good people, what did they ever do? Asks Vivi.
They don't deserve this, it's hard enough to live in the desert every day is a struggle just to survive said Vivi.
Somehow the people of Alabasta found a way to do it and they lead happy lives, but Crocodile destroyed those lives said Vivi.
What gives them the right to do that? What? Said Vivi.
All the while one of the seven warlords passes himself off as a hero of the people said Vivi.
The people don't know what he's really doing, no one realizes he's actually deceiving the entire country even as they cheer him on said Vivi.
I can't said, Vivi.
I can't let him get away with this said Vivi.
Luffy destroys a building by punching it.
Well, that's one way to let off some steam said Kisho.
Hope it made him feel better said Zoro.
Vivi let's get moving okay said Luffy.
I'm itching to do this said Luffy.
He's right let's get to Yuba said Nami.
That's where the rebel army is, right? Yuba? Said Zoro.
Yes I have to stop there I'm going to pursue their leader said Vivi.
How so? Asks Zoro.
I'll tell the rebel leader the truth that all of this is Crocodile's doing and have him stop all of this pointless bloodshed said Vivi.
Let's go said Zoro.
Time skip.
I'm burning up, I don't even think I can sweat anymore said Luffy.
Will you please spare us the melodramas, Luffy? You're only gonna wear yourself out said Nami.
Gee I guess he's not listening said Nami.
I can't go on, can't take hot weather, I'm fine in cold weather said Chopper.
It's because of all that fur, why don't you take off the stupid reindeer costume said Ussop.
What did you just say to me big nose? Don't make fun of reindeers said Chopper.
Ah! Monster said Ussop.
Chopper don't turn yourself big or i'm gonna quit pulling you said Zoro.
Who are you calling a monster you big-nosed freak? Said Chopper.
You better take it on the nose or i'll have to get tough said Ussop.
Turn small will ya said Zoro.
Hey, the desert doesn't seem to bother you much Vivi said Sanji.
Well I was born and raised in this country so I guess you could say I'm used to it said Vivi.
What's with all these hills? Asks Ussop.
I was expecting a dessert to be flatter said Ussop.
This is a very old desert, some of the sand dunes here are over 900 ft high said Vivi.
900 ft? Oh my god no that's a mountain said Ussop.
So hot... water said Luffy.
Just one drink Luffy just one mouthful said Nami.
Don't drink so much said Nami.
Idiot you better save some of that water for Ussop said Ussop.
Hold on you just had some said Sanji.
Stop you guys your only going to wear yourselves out if you keep it up said Vivi.
Scene change
I'm so hungry said Luffy.
Don't be such a greedy pig, it's still raw said Sanji.
Don't eat that said Sanji.
Your dinner will be ready in just a minute Nami said Sanji.
Hey that looks good said Ussop.
Get away from that! Said Sanji.
Jerk we're starving said Luffy.
Back off said Sanji.
What happened? It was so hot all day and now all of a sudden it's freezing said Nami.
I know it seems strange but it caused by the lack of cloud cover here said Vivi.
With nothing to act as insulation it's scorching by day and freezing by night said Vivi.
The desert is full of unpredictable dangers said Vivi.
Time skip
Ah! I found i shrimp said Luffy.
You sure it's a shrimp? Asks Chopper.
That's neat said Chopper.
But shrimp don't live in the desert said Ussop.
Look said Luffy.
I stand corrected it's a desert shrimp said Ussop.
Looks yummy said Luffy.
I wonder if it's edible said Ussop.
Why not? Crawfish are edible, aren't they? Said Luffy.
I've never seen a real live shrimp before this is really exciting said Chopper.
Ah! Luffy, are you crazy? Get rid of that thing quick said Vivi.
Uh uh that would be wasteful said Luffy.
It's a scorpion don't let its small size fool you, the poison in its stinger can kill in seconds said Kisho.
Really? I guess I don't want it then, do you? Said Luffy.
Hey now keep that away from me said Ussop.
Yeah, okay said Luffy.
Sorry I should have mentioned it earlier said Vivi.
That's for sure said Ussop.
What's wrong? What's going on Chopper? Asks Luffy.
Something's coming and quick said Chopper.
Something like what? Asks Ussop.
Huh It looks like the wind picking up said Ace.
Everyone! Die behind the rocks quick said Vivi.
How come? Asks Luffy.
A sandstorm is coming said Vivi.
Whoa that's so cool said Luffy.
Ok enough with sand already I'm not impressed anymore said Luffy.
I should have mentioned it earlier, sandstorms are another of the desert's dangers said Vivi.
You've got to start remembering this stuff yells Ussop.
Time skip
Hey, Sanji let's have one of those boxed lunches said Luffy.
But yet, not until Vivi says so said Sanji.
Come on Vivi how about it let's eat said Luffy.
Doesn't that sound good? Asks Luffy.
But we're not even a tenth of the way to Yuba, Luffy and we have to make our supplies last the whole way said Vivi.
Don't be silly Vivi, haven't you heard the proverb? Said Luffy.
'Make sure you eat when your hungry said Luffy.
Ugh! Quit making things up you bug fat liar said Ussop.
That's not a saying said Akane and Kisho.
Ok if you're that hungry I'll tell you what, why don't we stop at the next group of rock we come to said Vivi.
Alright rocks it is said Luffy.
Onward to the next group of rocks said Luffy.
Ok guys whoever wins rock, paper, scissors has to carry everybody's stuff said Luffy.
Quit deciding things said Ussop.
Don't you mean the loser carries the stuff? Asks Sanji.
And ready go said Luffy.
Rock, paper, scissors said Luffy.
Wait said Sanji.
Now just hold on said Nami.
Hey, you started late said Zoro.
Ha! I win said Luffy.
Idiot said Nami.
Scene change
Ah so heavy said Luffy.
Why am I doing all the work? Asks Luffy.
You said the winner carries all! Now shut up and haul said Sanji.
Make sure you don't drop anything said Nami.
Hey guys I spotted rocks dead ahead said Ussop.
You mean it? It's lunchtime said Luffy.
Time skip
I need help said Luffy.
That's weird why is she coming back? Asks Ussop.
There's a whole flock of injured birds here that can't move, we need a doctor, Chopper said Luffy.
Alright let's go Chopper said Luffy.
Coming said Chopper.
We gotta help those birds said Luffy.
What birds? Wait a minute Luffy hose birds might not be what you think they are said, Vivi.
Huh? Said Luffy.
Scene change
Ah said Luffy.
All of our stuff is gone said Zoro.
We've been had said Nami.
But I saw them said Luffy.
There was a whole flock of dying birds lying right there said Luffy.
I'm so sorry I should have mentioned this earlier said Vivi.
Warusagie birds are desert bandits that deceive travelers and steal their belongings said Vivi.
You've got to be kidding said Luffy.
You mean these birds play dead? What a lousy bunch of crooks said Ussop.
This is all my fault said, Vivi.
Those birds tricked me said Luffy.
Luffy and Sanji get into a fight again.
Knock it off you two said Zoro.
Just save your energy, at times like this it's better just to let them have it out said Ace.
Fine by me said Zoro.
Let's just take a break said Zoro.
This heat is starting to wear on everybody's nerves said Zoro.
I'm sure we'll manage food and water-wise, it's nothing that will kill right away said Zoro.
Let's put it out of our minds for now said Zoro.
Yeah, that's a good idea because when I think about it get really thirsty said Ussop.
Give us our stuff back you thieves said Luffy.
No Luffy don't chase them said Vivi.
That idiot said Sanji.
Wait will you be able to find your way back? Yells Nami.
Get back here you dope! Luffy said Ussop.
Time skip
Come on Luffy hurry it up said Ussop.
You don't suppose he could be lost, do you? Asks Chopper.
He has absolutely no sense of direction but he's always running off said Nami.
There are still so many desert dangers I haven't had the chance to warn him about said Vivi.
Not to mention the moron was hungry, so you know he's not thinking straight said Sanji.
That guy is so hopeless said Zoro.
You can say that again said Kisho.
I'm sorry, I know our brother can be a handful, I apologize said, Ace.
Good luck finding him said Ussop.
Yeah said Sanji.
Then the ground shakes.
What's that? Asks Chopper.
What on earth is that rumbling? Asks Ussop
Is it another sandstorm? Asks Ussop.
No wait that looks like said Ussop.
It's Luffy said Ussop.
Oh no, it can't be said, Vivi.
Huh? Why is he on a camel? Asks Nami.
Someone wanna tell me what the hell is chasing Him? Said Sanji.
I can't really tell but it looks like there's something in the sand burrowing after her said Zoro.
What is that? Asks Zoro.
It's a Sandora Dragon said Vivi.
It's a what? Asks Ussop.
A Sandora Dragon, they're the biggest reptiles that live in the desert. They wait under the sand for their prey and then ambush them said Vivi.
They have razor-sharp fangs and claws but they hardly ever use them because they're so incredibly huge they usually just end up swallowing their victims whole said Vivi.
I got to admit, that boy does have a talent for attracting trouble said Ace.
Right and all of us have the scars to prove it said Sanji.
What kind of crap star was he born under to attract trouble like that? Asks Zoro.
Whoa, camel you're going too fast said Luffy.
Is it too much for you Luffy Asks Zoro.
We'll lend a hand said Sanji.
Thanks, guys I brought home a little something for dinner said Luffy.
The four take care of the giant reptile.
They didn't have to go that far said Ussop.
Whenever those guys fight it almost makes me feel sorry for the monsters said Nami.
Then another Sandora Dragon appears behind them.
Another one? Said Nami.
I'm sorry I guess I must have forgotten to mention that Sandora Dragons always hunt in pars said Vivi.
Get with it said Nami.
Ace! Said Nami.
Kisho said Usopp.
Look out said Vivi.
A lot of pests in these deserts said Ace.
You wanna play? Said Kisho.
Well alright if that's what you want said Ace.
Ace roasts the reptile and Kisho slices it up.
Time skip.
Strange I thought I heard something said Ace.
Me too said Kisho.
Then a giant scorpion emerges from the sand.
You asked for it said both.
Time skip.
He can say we didn't warn him said Ace.
Nope said Kisho.
A pair of giant lizards appear.
They tried to get by, but the Geckos followed their movements.
You wanna get in our way too pal? asks Ace.
They end up hitching on a ride on the Geckos.