Sorry for the delay, got some troubles and didn't have time. But here it is the chapter that it will introduce a future villain for the group to fight.
The group saw the newcomer go towards Paulie and bring him back to the streets. He was pulling the carpenter ear and pretty much keeping a stoic face.
''Hey! Hey let me go! I did nothing wrong.'' Said Paulie
''You tried to ran away with customers money again! Like hell I am letting you lose.'' Said Lucci pigeon Hattori.
''I found it so its finders' keepers.'' Said Paulie.
''Yeah sure, lie as much as you want.'' Said Hattori.
The group saw the new carpenter pushing Paulie back towards where they were and they felt a little better.
''They are coming back. Our money is safe.'' Said Lucy
''What a relief, right guys?" Asked Luffy
''Yeah! I almost got nervous.'' Said Natsu with a laugh.
''Stop being calm both of you! That was more than half of our money that got stolen right now.'' Said Usopp
''Yeah! You two could have at least try do something.'' Said Nami.
''Oh come on! Every time I try to fix things up everyone keep saying I made them worst.'' Said Natsu
''Natsu, you have a talent to cause a lot of trouble over little things. Back at our world you burned villages over an insult.'' Said Lucy
''But that was important. I need to show that guy that he was full of himself. I need to show that the salamander doesn't hold back.'' Said Natsu with a smirk.
''You must have been a nightmare to deal.'' Said Usopp with shiver
Meanwhile Iceberg was looking at the people that tried to rob the Straw Hats and came to one conclusion.
''It was a domestic problem so we had to care of it ourselves. If you had took it into your hands, we would have lost our appearance.'' Said Iceberg.
''I was thinking it was lucky that the Franky Family don't succussed in stealing, but then…they are hard to deal with.'' Said Kalifa.
''My feelings exactly.'' Said Iceberg.
''Who are those people dressed strange. You two seen to know them.'' Said Lucy
''They are the Franky family.'' Said Kalifa.
''Franky Family?" Asked Nami
''They are professional ship scavengers.'' Said Kalifa.
''What is that?' Asked Lucy
''Ship Scavengers are people who lot ships for good pieces and materials. No wonder they looked like serious mechanics.'' Said Nami.
''Yes, they also work as bounty hunters. And attack pirates who come here. They are truly a troublesome group.'' Said Kailfa.
''Ha I bet I can beat them with one arm.'' Said Natsu with a smirk.
''don't underestimate the Franky Family. They have cause terror in Water Seven for years and we tried our best to deal with them, but nothing works. Their methods is that they take down a group of pirates, they take their ship and then they sell the wood on the ship for scraps. That's how they operate.'' Said Kalifa.
''Dog eating dogs, they are like Pirate terminates.'' Said Usopp
''Yes, and they don't leave behind any remains of the pirates.'' Said Kalifa.
''Oh my you mean that they let them have the leftovers?" Asked Happy.
''Not like that happy.''' Said Usopp with a sweat drop.
''This is barbaric. How could they do that to people who sail freely. I already don't like them.'' Said Lucy
''But they didn't look so tough.'' Said Luffy
''Yeah, I bet we can kick their ass any day of the week.'' Said Natsu
''Those were just the small fries, their boss hasn't done anything lately, but you should never underestimate the Franky Family. Otherwise you will end up six feet under.'' Said Iceberg.
Then Lucci and Paulie finally arrived to where the group was. Lucci was still grabbing Paulie ear like if he was a bad kid.
''Mister Iceberg! I got him!'' Said Hattori.
''Stop! My ear will fall.'' Said Paulie.
''Thanks Lucci.'' Said Iceberg.
Soon the two man were on the streets and Lucci went to greet the pirates.
''Our group scumbag cost you some problems. For that we want to apologize.'' Said Hattori.
The group soon got a real shock because they saw something incredible.
''A talking pigeon!' Scream Luffy, Natsu and Happy
''This is impossible! Pigeons cant talk!'' Said Happy
''Say the talking cat.'' Said Hattori.
Soon Lucci punched Paulie again for good measure.
''Ouch! Was that necessary?" Asked Paulie.
''Why is that pigeon so strong?" Asked Luffy amazed at it.
''Is not the pigeon. He probably just talk for this guy. At least we got our money back.'' Said Usopp
''He is so cool. He let the animal talk for him!'' Said Natsu.
''We should get one of these guys on the guild. He would be mysterious and so cool.'' Said Happy.
Paulie soon got up and started to act friendly towards Luffy, since he knew he was the captain.
''Oh hey there! Straw Hat Luffy isn't? Look here it is everything that you have. All your money and not a single berrie missed.'' Said Paulie with a smirk.
''Really? Thanks.'' Said Luffy.
''Good, now I need a charge for my services. I will take about…10%. Isn't that fair?" Asked Paulie.
As soon Paulie tried to make that scam, Lucci beats him with a hammer.
POW
''Sorry for him my dear costumers. This punk owns a lot of money and it's really desperate to get it back.'' Said Hattori.
''How can it talk so perfectly?" Asked Luffy.
''It's almost like he is a real person!' Said Happy.
''Are we still going to be talking about the pigeon?" Asked Lucy
''That hurt! Lucci you bastard! This time you are going to pay.'' Said Paulie preparing an attack.
Paulie soon got some rope out of his sleeve and went to attack Lucci like it was a wip.
''Rope action! Bowline Knot!'' Scream Paulie managing to get some of his rope on Lucci wrist.
''He capture him!'' Said Luffy
''Aren't you going to stop them?" Asked Nami
''No, Paulie ask for a fight, so he is going to get one.'' Said Iceberg.
Paulie soon put a lot of strength into his next move, it looked like he was going to rip Lucci arm off.
''Death Lift! One hand Cast!'' Scream him lifting Lucci out of the ground
''Wait a minute! Isn't this going over the edge?! He is going to get seriously hurt.'' Said Nami
''Yeah, aren't you worried?!' Asked Lucy
''No, this is a normal day for them.'' Said Iceberg.
''Normal!'' Scream most of the crew.
Lucci was lifted to the air, however instead of hitting the floor he was still up. He used his fingers to jam into the concrete and brake his fall. He did that with just one hand.
Crack
The crew was speechless about this. It was like this man was a monster and had a huge amount of strength.
''He broke the ground with his fingers alone!'' Said Lucy afraid.
''his fingers must be made of pure steel.'' Said Usopp scared.
''Do you think this guy want to join us?" Asked Happy
''Yes, this guy could be perfect. Hey Luffy, what about this guy with a beard and hat?" Asked Natsu.
''Yeah, he could be perfect but I don't know how he would do it because it's the pigeon that should fight and not him.'' Said Luffy
''It's not the pigeon! He is just a translator! Lucci is the one that attacked me!'' Said Paulie.
''What? Don't you get it, the pigeon is controlling him to attack you.'' Said Luffy.
''This makes no sense. It's clearly a translator.'' Said Lucy with a hard time.
''This place keeps getting better and better.'' Said Natsu
It appeared that the fight was over since both Lucci and Paulie were not fighting anymore. Hattori even flew a little bit.
''Hey pigeon come back here! You need to fight your own fights!'' Said Luffy.
''For the last time he is not the one fighting!'' Scream Paulie.
''You two stop. We are wasting time, these people have money so we might have a job to do.'' Said Iceberg.
Lucci and Paulie just stare at each other and just went off to continue their day like nothing happened.
''This kind reminds me when the guild was being rebuild and we kept having fights.'' Said Happy.
''that's right. I was thinking why this place looked familiar. Man, I wish we got the rest of the group here. It would be a perfect fighting spot for Fairy Tail.'' Said Natsu.
''Sure, but lets make some deals first. We need to find someone that can fix our ship.'' Said Lucy
The Pigeon soon returned to Lucci shoulder to speak with the pirates, he was rather polite.
''I am so sorry for all this mess. We made a fool out of ourselves. I am Rob Lucci pigeon Hattori. This is Rob Lucci, my master nice to meet you.'' Said Hattori.
''Wait a minute. He is not moving his lips not a little bit?" Asked Natsu.
''I get it now! He is a ventriloquist! He is talking but the Pigeon is doing all the lip movement!" Said Nami
'Really! That's so cool!'' Said Luffy applauding.
''That was great! I didn't even suspect one thing!'' Said Usopp applauding.
''Yeah! A ventriloquist that kick ass is good in my books!'' Said Natsu.
''Aye! This was really cool mister Hattori.'' Said Happy.
''No, no its nothing really.'' Said Hattori.
''But why are you letting the pigeon talk?" Asked Lucy
''When I was young I hurt my throat in an accident. It hurts to make loud words, so I trained Hattori to talk for me.'' Said Hattori.
''Yeah, this guy never talks directly! He is a freak!'' Said Paulie laughing.
''Say the guy with ropes on his sleeve. Honestly look at a mirror too freak!'' Said Nami.
''What did you…'' Said Paulie angry but he then stopped talking.
He took a look on what Nami was wearing and got super nervous and tense at the same time.
''What are you wearing you two! So shameless it makes me feel naked!'' Scream Paulie.
''Uh what are you talking about?" Asked Lucy
''You two are so shameless showing so much skin in broad daylight. How can we concentrate if we have you two showing off your body. Have no shame!?'' Asked Paulie.
''Shameless! You dare call us shameless!'' Said Nami in anger.
''Just because we are ok with showing off our legs doesn't mean we are shameless.'' Said Lucy
''Yeah buddy. Also be thankful that Lucy decided to wore clothes today.'' Said Natsu.
''WHAT!'' Scream Paulie now super red.
''I am not pervert!'' Scream her all embarrassed.
''This is an all men factory! Now I can't concentrate and give my all because of those thoughts. Dammit even Kalifa is wearing shameless clothes too! What is the world coming too?" Asked Paulie.
''Calm down Paulie!'' Said Kalifa.
''Shit he is really out of his mind!'' Said Hattori.
The Straw hat pirates just watch that scene in confusion. So the guy was nervous because the girls were showing lots of skin, isn't usually the opposite? If this guy meet Gray he would be fine, but if he meet Erza he would have a heart attack?
''What that hell is he talking about?" Asked Usopp
''He is so funny!'' Said Luffy laughing.
''Yes, he acts like Freed when he sees women in bikini.'' Said Natsu with a smirk.
''If this is how the carpenter here work I don't know if I want the Merry to be fixed here.'' Said Nami.
''Yeah this is a real cuckoo house.'' Said Nami
They soon started to walk and the big gate of Gally La with the number one started to open very slowly.
''The people may be slightly crazy, but in carpet they´re part of the S chief mechanics in this dock. Kaku is one too. The only thing that matter is one carpenter skills. It doesn't matter how strange his personally is.'' Said Iceberg.
''That so weird coming from you.'' Said Usopp.
''Ok, come on in. I will give you a tour. Don't let the money of your hands, even thought they're shouldn't be thieves here.'' Said Iceberg.
''Ok, so in this case Luffy, Natsu you two are in charge of protecting the money. If someone comes close to touches the briefcases, you two can kick their ass.'' Sai Usopp.
''Got it!"' Said both Luffy and Natsu
''In dock 1, the best carpenter of the Galley-La company reside. They are all gathered here to tackle the most difficult of jobs that come in our way.'' Said Iceberg.
The group soon saw how this place looked like and it was amazing. It was like a city inside of a city, however this city was full of carpenters and other talent people making more and more cool things.
''WOAH!'' Scream Luffy, Usopp, Natsu and Happy.
The group saw the place and had no other words. They were truly amazed on how serious this place was at carpentry.
''Its so big! The shipyard looks so great up close, too!'' Said Usopp
''Who is the big gallon you´re building for?'' Asked Luffy
''Wow! I wonder if they can build something so big that would be impossible for me to burn. Now this would be a miracle.'' Said Natsu
''Man if they made fish here than the world would be a better place!'' Said Happy.
''Its almost bigger than my old house. This place sure has a lot of money.'' Said Lucy
''I wonder how are we going to put the Merry here.'' Said Nami.
They saw in a few seconds later the workers all stopping for a moment to say ´´Good morning´´ to iceberg. It was like he was their master; he gave the vibe that Makarov had once he arrived at the guild. He might be a lazy guy but he works as harder as everyone here.
''Good-morning mister Iceberg.'' Said the workers.
Iceberg went to do some little inspections of what was going on while the group looked at that in amazement.
''Wow, iceberg is really popular here.'' Said Luffy
''Of course! In this town one's skill is everything. Since long ago this island has been specialized in carpentry and there were 7 competing shipyards. Then iceberg-san came and amazed everyone with his genius carpet techniques…'' Said Kalifa giving the whole reason of why Iceberg became the mayor and icon of water seven. The way that she was speaking it was like he came and saved this island from poverty and gave people a chance in life. Despite being not the best mayor, he truly changed the life of so many. He managed to united all the 7 shipyards into one company, which became the Galley-La, he thought so many and show them what truly carpentry could do.
Before she could continue about Iceberg life story, Luffy, Natsu and Happy were already up front and talking with the man.
''Hey uncle, everyone says you are a really good ship repairman. Want to become a pirate with us?" Asked Luffy
''Yeah, we can get you all the booze, meat and fights that every man likes!'' Said Natsu.
''Aye, you will get the best of everything if you join Fair…I mean the Straw Hats pirates.'' Said Happy
''What did you say!" Scream Paulie in horror.
''You brats! Get out of mister Iceberg way!' Scream Kalifa.
''Nah I am not interested.'' Said Iceberg answering like it was nothing.
''Oh come on. We can give you the best time of your life.'' Said Natsu
''Sorry, but I already have the best time of my life here. Also, you guys don't have a carpenter? Dear lord you all need help. You know what try asking my man, but I warm you none of them would leave al this to become a pirate.'' Said Iceberg.
''Ok, challenge accepted. But if you do find one who is willing, I dodnt care if you take him with you.'' Said Luffy.
''Yeah, more is better.'' Said Natsu.
''I can't leave this place.'' Said Iceberg.
''Yeah! He is our mayor!" Scream Kalifa.
''that's ok Kalifa, let the kids have fun. By the way it is true that there is a girl named Nico Robin on your ship right?" Asked Iceberg.
''Yeah she is really smart.'' Said Luffy.
''Robin is the best, she can do hands things. You know with her devil fruit.'' Said Natsu.
''Aye, she is also a big fan of cats!'' Said Happy.
''I see.'' Said Iceberg all calm.
Before they could start talking more a huge drop happen nearby. Almost like someone dropped a boat.
Boom
''What that hell was that?" Asked Nami.
''Kaku is that you? Where did you go?" Asked Paulie seeing that Kaku has returned.
''I went to check out on the customer's ship. Are they still here?'' Asked Kaku.
''Oh hey Usopp.'' Said Luffy seeing Kaku.
''I am right here dumbass!'' Scream the real Usopp hitting Luffy.
''Oh sorry man.'' Said Luffy with a smile.
''Whatever, I am going to take a look to see if we need to add something on the merry once they fix her. Shout for me if he has something important to say.'' Said Usopp.
''Sure, have a nice time.'' Said Luffy.
Usopp went to the other side of the Galley-La and saw a ton of amazing things in display. He actually got his eyes fixed on a cannon; he wondered if they could add that to the Merry.
''Wow! A demi Canon! Its so long! Is made out of bronze? It looks expensive!'' Said Usopp
Before he could do anything, the Franky Family appear behind him and dragged the poor sniper out of the shipyard. He tried to scream but no sound came out.
Meanwhile the rest of the group went to check on with Kaku to see what situation the Merry was inn.
''Hey you are the person from before.'' Said Nami.
''So have you seen the ship?" Asked Lucy.
''Yes, I did. By the way cool crewmembers, you all have. Is Iceberg- san here too?" Asked Kaku
''I already spotted to them, tell me what you found.'' Said Iceberg.
Meanwhile at the rock docks.
The group that was watching over the merry was all quiet. Almost like someone had just died, in which case it was almost true.
''He can be lying.'' Said Gray.
''No, he seemed serious and not one from jokes.'' Said Gajeel.
''Yes, despite his way of speaking he was straight to the point. He wasn't sugar coating nothing for us.'' Said Lily.
''I mean he had some reason. This ship is out of balance before we all join, now its…dammit.'' Said Erza cursing under her breath.
The group heard the news heads on before the rest of the crew. It was hard for them to hear but they couldn't escape the truth.
''Zoro why are you so quiet?" Asked Erza.
''I am thinking.'' Said him all calm.
They remember what Kaku said once he had finished his inspection. It was like hearing that a loved one was in death bed and was ready to pass awy.
''Are you serious?" Asked Zoro in a flashback.
''You could be saying that to make us spent more money on repair.'' Said Gajeel in the flasback.
''We don't put greed over professionalism.'' Said Kaku
The group was just quiet, they didn't want to hear that but it was the true. There was nothing that they could do to fix the Merry.
Back with the Iceberg group.
''Hey where is Usopp?" Asked Happy.
''he must have gone to the bathroom. He will be back soon.'' Said Nami
''I can look for him later. His smell is still easy on my nose.'' Said Natsu.
''Oh hey there long nose guy.'' Said Luffy
''So how is the Merry? Can we fix her in not time?" Asked Happy.
''How much will cost? I have a ton of money right here.'' Said Luffy.
''Yeah, money is no problem. If you need more pieces we can buy it. Make sure to make the Merry be all cool when you are done repairing, put some strong ammo there like canons or whatever to make it go faster!'' Said Natsu.
''And make some more rooms. We are kind of crammed right now, it would be good more beds for both men and women.'' Said Nami.
''A good office would be good for writing. Can we add that too?" Asked Lucy thinking on her book and she need it a place to write.
''Put an aquarium too. I want to see yummy fishes every day.'' Said Happy.
Kaku soon raised his hands and tried to stop all that talk.
''Calm down! Let me speak first!'' Said Kaku
The group stopped yapping and soon heard the young carpenter.
''Your ship suffered significant damage. Your trip here must have been very eventful.'' Said Kaku
''Yeah, we falled from the sky, hit some mysterious island, found our new crewmembers, faced some sea kings and the usual.'' Said Luffy all chipper.
''So how long it's going to take to fix the merry? If it's a long time its not a trouble for us." Asked Natsu.
''No, the truth is. Even we aren't able to fix your ship.'' Said Kaku serious.
Those words felt like a stab in the stomach, nobody was expecting this.
''Even if we patch it as much as we can the probability of you making to the next island is 0%.'' Said Kaku much to the pirates horror
''What! But we had been sailing perfectly all this time!'' Scream Luffy.
''Yeah! The ship is all perfect from our point! You´re lying!' Scream Natsu;
''Is something wrong with the Keel?" Asked Paulie.
''Keel?" Asked Lucy
''Yes, its severally damage.'' Said Kau
Back at the Merry
The group was just looking at the merry all sad, it was like they didn't want to believe but after Kaku inspection there was no other way.
''Merry, you really can't go any farther?" Asked Zoro
The group kept staring in silence, just wondering how they would tell the others.
Here it is a big chapter. We got the revelation that the Merry is broken. This is the turning point for the series, let's see what happens when Fairy Tail gets involved during one of the saddest moments of the whole One Piece franchise. Let's have a good time and enjoy.
