"Grrr ! You little bitch." Roared Bartolomeo. " If I had powers too, I would have crushed you like vermin."

"Huh ? " Raynare said, glaring at him. " Do you want me to hit you again? "

Immediately, the bandit and his men remained silent, while each of them bore large wounds. Raynare, in a few seconds, had beaten their chief and made them his lackeys to carry her new purchases, while being happy to rummage in their pockets to take their money.

"Ahhhhh, what a beautiful afternoon." She declared.

"We will take revenge." Bartolomeo retorted.

"Yeah, I believe you! A little thug like you has no chance against the superior being that I am ! Really ... How good it feels to feel powerful ! Well, that's not all, but I hope we are going well in the right direction. "

"The gallows is over there." Gambia assured her. " Besides, we can see it. "

Indeed, arriving in a large square, Raynare ends up seeing a building in front of her : the place where Gold D. Roger is dead.

"So this is the place where the former pirate king died ! Hopefully Luffy doesn't experience the same fate ! I could almost complain. "

"Hey, look on the scaffold." Cried someone.

Then pointing the structure of his finger, he allowed everyone to see the silhouette of Luffy, standing on the most famous gallows.

"But who is this guy?"

" A young man who thinks he's allowed everything. "

Lending little interest to the crowd, Luffy began to inspect the surroundings, from the top of his perch, while affirming.

" So, this is the last sight that Gold Roger could see ? This is so cool ! I can't believe he died here over twenty years ago. "

Seeing him too, Raynare hit her forehead, while grumbling.

" Why does he always have to stand out?

" It's the first time I see someone on this gallows. "Gambia said.

" Tsss, what a fool. " Bartolomeo said, while looking at Luffy. " What is this guy trying to prove apart from a high level of stupidity ? "

" Hey, you. " An officer suddenly exclaimed, while addressing Luffy. " Get down from there immediately. "

" Huh ? " Said Luffy, looking down. " But why ? "

" This building is under the jurisdiction of the world government ! It is a historic monument which must in no case be degraded! Get down from there immediately if you don't want me to stop you. "

" Pfff, spoilsport. " Said Luffy, wondering whether or not he was going to obey.

However, before being able to make a choice, everyone was shocked to see the officer being knocked out by a huge club.

" Finally, I find you Monkey D. Luffy. " Rejoices a woman in front of him.

" Huh ? " Luffy wondered.

Seeing the newcomer, Raynare stared at her for a few moments, while her face was unknown to her. Still, the weapon and the hat she had meant something to her. Since arriving in this world, she had met only one person with the same weapon as this woman.

" And I also see that your girlfriend is here. " Noticed the newcomer, while directing her gaze to Raynare.

"Does she know me ? It's impossible … ! Unless this woman is… "

" Who are you ? " Wanted to know Luffy, who had no idea who was this woman.

" Hum? Don't tell me you forgot my beautiful face. " She said, in a slightly sad tone.

" Wow ! What a beauty. " Said one of Bartolomeo's men.

" She is magnificent. "

" Chef, we must kidnap her at all costs. "

"Hmm ?" Said his boss, who was not very interested in the beauty of this woman. " Tsss, I have never been interested by women. "

" Are you gay ? "

" Shut up ! "

Thinking, meanwhile, Luffy ends up admitting.

" I don't remember meeting a woman like you ! Tell me who you are. "

" Me, I remember you very well. " Retorted Alvida. " You are the first man who dared to call me " ugly " and then hit me at the same time. "

" Huh ? Did I hit you ? When ? "

" Luffy. " Cried Raynare suddenly, advancing towards him. " This person ... I think that she is Alvida. "

Smiling, being glad that Raynare remembered her, Alvida looked surprised when Luffy wanted to know.

" Who is Alvida? "

" The big whale that mistreated Coby. "

" AHHHHHH! " Said Luffy, remembering this woman. " Wait ... WHAT ? "

Looking at Alvida, he stared at her for a long time before looking at the whole place. Finally, after inspecting each face of the people around him, he wanted to know.

" Where is she ? "

" It's me, moron. " Roared Alvida.

Suddenly, facing her, Raynare created a spear of light.

" I don't know what you want, let alone how you managed to lose so much weight, but I advise you to leave this island immediately. "

" Oh ? And if I refuse ? "

Immediately, the spear of light was thrown at her. Seeing it coming, Alvida only smiled, seeing no need to defend herself. Indeed, barely touching her skin, the spear found itself deflected and touched a fountain which was destroyed in an instant.

" What ? " Raynare wondered.

" I ate the Sube-Sube no mi ! The fruit of sliding! Thanks to this, my body has become so smooth that any object slips on me. "

" A devil fruit ? Is that what tranformed you ? "

" What are you talking about ? " Alvida asked her. " I only lost my freckles, that's all. "

" Are you kidding? You have lost at least a hundred pounds. "

On the one hand Raynare was impressed by this, but also extremely jealous. She couldn't believe that a simple fruit could have made this woman so beautiful.

Then, suddenly, the fallen angel backed away in time, while an explosion was felt, where she was two seconds earlier. Returning to Bartolomeo and the others, she was surprised to see the explosion, while a group of men took advantage of being hidden by the smoke to arrive in the square.

" HAHAHA ! I hope you like the special Buggy Ball. "

Recognizing that voice, Raynare groaned slightly as capes began to fly.

" Here is the hour of my great return. " Exclaimed Buggy. " Time for the famous Buggy, the clown, to shine ! Hahaha ! "

" You? " Luffy wondered.

" Mugiwara, I could never forgive you for what you did to me. " Affirmed Buggy. " You dared to humiliate me and make me suffer ! Since the day of my defeat, my men and I have been wandering all over the East Blue Islands to find you for the sole purpose of revenge ! Your last hour has come."

Staring at him for a few moments, Luffy began to think, before saying.

" I recognize your face but I no longer remember your name ! What is it already ? Boggy ? Baggu ? Bombai ? YEAH ... Bambi ! "

" Bambi ? Are you kidding me ? " Roar the clown. " Are you as stupid as the last time, stupid Mugiwara? "

" These ... It's Buggy. " The suddenly recognized a man.

" What ? The pirate Buggy, the clown ? "

" Shit, this guy is dangerous. "

" Flee, quickly! They are pirates. "

Then taking flight, the crowd tried to move away as quickly as possible from the place where a massacre would soon take place. However, they stopped the second the Buggy pirates pointed their weapons at them.

" I don't recommend running away. " Giggles the clown. " Otherwise, I will have to show you how cruel I am ! And then, I would need an audience to attend my revenge. "

" I know. " Cried Luffy suddenly. "You are Buggy. "

" It is only now that you remember my first name ? " Roars Buggy. " Cabaji ! "

Immediately, a figure fell from a roof before landing on the gallows. Armed with a pilori, he managed to wedge Luffy's head under it, making him unable to move.

" What? "

" Hello, Mugiwara. " Greeted Cabaji, while sitting on the board. " How is your friend Roronoa Zoro? "

" What a moron. " Raynare mumbled, seeing Luffy being captured so stupidly. "Definitely, he should always be watched. "

Getting ready to fly to rescue him, Raynare heard a cry of agony behind her.

" Huh? " She said, turning around.

Being cut, three Bartolomeo's men fell to the ground with horrible wounds as a shadow seemed to pass between them, at high speed.

Recognizing this attack, the fallen angel immediately flew away, dodging in extremis five claws which threatened to lacerate her.

" G… Guys? " Bartolomeo wondered, seeing his men fall to the ground.

" Hey, who are you? " Wanted to know a bandit, seeing a man standing before them.

" But ... this guy ... " Another man feared.

" You ? " Raynare wondered.

" Fallen Angel. " Said a man, while using the palm of his hand to wind up his glasses. " I've dreamed of killing you and your friends for a long time. "

" Kuro. "

" Huh? What is he doing there? " Luffy wondered, seeing him too.

" Mugiwara ! " Then roared another voice.

Arriving in turn, a colossus with an ax in place of his arm made his appearance near Buggy.

" The guy with the ax. " Luffy wondered, recognizing Morgan.

Seeing several enemies that Luffy had once struck down, Raynare remained in the air, while wanting to know.

" What are you all doing here? "

" It seems that we all share a common point. " Taught her Buggy. " We want Mugiwara's head. "

" I must admit that we met in many strange circumstances. " Affirmed Kuro, while remembering how his path had crossed that of Morgan's boat, before that of Buggy's boat. " At the start, I was not really excited about cooperating with these stupid guys ! But, I must admit that taking my revenge on Mugiwara was too strong. "

" Me, I still don't like this idea. " Admitted Morgan, while glaring at Kuro. " If I teamed up with you, it's just to have a chance to see Mugiwara die! Nothing more ! Once done, be sure that I will kill you. "

" Try it, if you are able, imbecile ! But, weak as you are, you will not have a chance to touch me before I kill you. "

" Repeats, asshole. "

" Guys, calm down. " Advised them Buggy. " Let's not forget that an audience is watching us ! Come on, don't shame your captain. "

Hearing this last word, Kuro and Morgan turned to him and quickly cut or slash him. However, as when they met Buggy, the clown only smiled, while his body was fragmented into several pieces.

" I have already told you ! Everything you do is useless! My power protects me from any swordsman! In front of them, I am invincible. "

" Grrr! "Said Morgan. " I would never consider you as my captain! Don't take your dreams for reality. "

" Whatever ! " Said Buggy. " Just stop the least annoyance from accomplishing my revenge. "

Soaring away, the parts of his body eventually reach the scaffold. Then rebuilding, Buggy took the place of Cabaji.

" This time, you are a dead man, Mugiwara. "

(Meeting point of the crew (all the crew are present except Zoro, who was lost -, Luffy and Raynare))

" Luffy is late. " Growled Sanji, tapping his foot.

" It's not good. " Suddenly noticed Nami, staring at her barometer. " The air pressure is falling. "

" Which means ? " Lucy asked her.

" A storm is approaching. "

" HUH ? "Johnny wondered, looking at the blue sky. "However, there is not a single cloud. "

" Are you sure your thing works, Sister-nami? " Wanted to know Yosaku. " It may be broken. "

" No. " Sanji retorted, seeing the smoke from his cigarette being chased by a draft. " I too am starting to find the wind strange. "

" We must get to the port as soon as possible. " Cried Nami.

" Is it that urgent ? " Usopp asked her.

" Hey ! " Cried Zoro suddenly, walking towards them.

" Zoro-aniki ! " Look forward to Yosaku. " Where have you been ? "

" Huh ? What are you talking about ? I was walking around until you got lost ! I'm just looking for you. "

" It was you who got lost. "

" Zoro, do you know where are Luffy and Raynare ? " Lucy asked him.

" Hum ? No idea! But knowing Luffy, he had to run towards the gallows. "

" Better to go get them. " Gin said. " If a storm comes here, we must leave as soon as possible ! More longer we stay here, the greater the chance that the Navy will end up taking our ship. "

Suddenly, hearing what sounded like a thunderclap, he looked up to see big black clouds coming.

" I dream ? "

" The storm is coming. " Assured Nami. " And it's a big one. "

" PIRATES ! " Suddenly shouted a man, running in the streets of Loguetown. " Pirates are gathered on the place of the gallows. "

" Pirates ? " Surprised the small group, seeing the man to stop not far from them to shout.

" Buggy's crew is here. "

" Buggy ? " Zoro wondered.

" And he is not alone. " Continued the man. " From what I could see and hear, he is with Alvida, the steel club ... the former pirate captain Kuro ... and even the former colonel Morgan, the ax man. "

" Ku… Kuro? " Usopp wondered. " He is on this island ? But why ? "

" Many of our former enemies are here. " Nami understood, swallowing.

" And the worst part is that Buggy is about to execute the pirate, Monkey D. Luffy. "

For once, Johnny and Yosaku opened their mouths wide, while Lucy widened her eyes.

" WHAT ? "

" That moron. " Roared Nami.

" Let's go quickly. " Zoro ordered.

" We're following you. " Sanji and Gin assured, running behind him.

" Smoker-san. " Called a man, while looking at the place of the gallows, with binoculars. " There is no possible doubt ! Among these pirates, there is Kuro, a former East Blue's pirate! I thought he was dead. "

" You're not the only one. " Assured Smoker, biting harder in his cigar. "And I also see this idiot Morgan ! As well as… Monkey D. Luffy. "

" It looks like he's going to get killed. " Tashigi noticed.

" Tsss ! " Finally said smoker. "In the end, this imbecile is nothing different from other pirates. "

" Smoker-san, should we launch the attack ? " Asked a soldier.

" No, let's leave this stupid clown ! If we attack now, Monkey D. Luffy could potentially run away ! When we know for sure of his death, we will attack at that time ! This will make one less threat to fight ! Once done, circle Buggy, Kuro and everyone else ! I don't want any pirate to leave this island alive ! Understand ? "

" AYE. "

Far from understanding that he was as much in danger as Luffy, Buggy sneered at the fact that he was going to kill the man who had dared to humiliate him some time ago.

" Monkey D. Luffy! For having the misfortune to irritate me, I condemn you to the death penalty! All of you, watch carefully! This is going to be an execution you will not soon forget. "

" Awesome. " So rejoice Luffy. " It is the first time that I see an execution. "

" Imbecile ! " Roared Buggy. " You're the one who's going to be executed. "

" What ? You're kidding ? "

" Of course not, stupid. "

" Tsss. " Said Kuro, watching the scene. " With me, it would have been resolved in two seconds ! Why all this staging ? "

Looking around, he did his best to cover the bottom of his head with his clothes so as not to be recognized. He didn't want his face to be in the next Loguetown newspapers.

" Oh ? Are you afraid by the Navy ? " Giggles Morgan, who was not afraid of being recognized, because he was already wanted. " Finally, after this three last years, you is became a real wimp. "

" Repeats, asshole. "

Suddenly, Raynare's silhouette could be seen flying over them, while she flew straight towards the gallows.

" That fool ! Someone must always be there to watch him. "

However, as she was about to attack Baggy, she was forced to dodge a figure that nearly collided with her. Raynare saw it crashing against the roof of a house, eventually grimacing, recognizing the person who had tried to attack her.

" Bull. "

" Happy to see you again, fallen angel. " Assured Buggy's lieutenant, putting his helmet back on his head. " I will be able to take my revenge on you, today and now! "

" Tsss! Didn't you understand your lesson last time ? "

Suddenly, hearing the sound of lightning, Raynare was surprised to see the sky darken in just a few seconds.

" Hum ? "

" What's the problem with the sky ? " Wanted to know Cabaji.

Suddenly turning around, he managed in extremis to block the blade of a dagger with his saber.

" That ? "

" Band motherfuckers. " Roared Bartolomeo. " I don't care if you're pirates ! You will pay for what you did to my guys! ATTACK THEM ! "

Immediately, the rest of his gang started running towards Buggy's men and a battle began to take place.

" What's going on ? " Wanted to know Smoker, seeing the pirates fighting against the Bartolomeo gang. "Who are these fools? "

" It's about Bartolomeo and his men. " A soldier taught him. " It's a bunch of little thugs. "

" Grrr! This will further complicate our task. "

" How could the sky darken so quickly, sister-nami? " Yosaku asked, helping Usopp carry the tuna-elephant with Johnny.

" No idea ! I have never seen that ! All I can say is that this is going to be the biggest storm we have ever seen ! If the Vogue Merry leaves its location because of the wind, know that we will have no chance of finding it ! However, that is not what worries me! If the Navy learns that pirates are on this island, they will surely try to capture them, or else take possession of the port. "

" If they confiscate Vogue Merry, we will have no chance of leaving the island. " Understood Lucy.

" NOOOOO ! Not Merry. " Usopp panicked, accelerating.

By the way, he ran so fast that Johnny and Yosaku suddenly fell. And yet Usopp had no trouble overtaking the girls while carrying the huge fish alone.

" What … ? "

" Is he a superman or what? "

" Buggy…" Called him Luffy.

" Hum ? "

" I don't know what I did to you wrong, but I promise I won't do it again. So can you spare me ? "

" Bastard ! Of course not ! "

Then, pointing to the crowd surrounding the gallows, he exclaimed.

" Look ! There is almost a crowd watching your last moments! Don't you have something to say to them? Unless, of course, you are afraid of fear ! Hahaha ! "

Nevertheless, he stopped laughing, the moment he saw Luffy puff up his cheeks, before starting to shout loudly.

" Me, Monkey D. Luffy… I will be the king of pirates. "

At that moment there was an enormous silence. Whether it was the crowd, Baggy, Bartolomeo's crew and his men, or Raynare, everyone remained motionless.

" The… King of pirates ? " Bartolomeo wondered.

" Grrr! " Suddenly roared Morgan. "What does this gnat say as stupidity ? "

Suddenly feeling a strong draft, Kuro raised his face to the sky to see the clouds forming above the gallows, in a very strange way.

" What is happens ? " He wanted to know, looking all over the place.

Suddenly, his gaze fell on a roof, where the silhouette of a navy soldier could be seen.

" That … ? Navy ? "

" Buggy ! " He called him immediately. " Hurry to kill him. "

" Huh ? " Said the clown.

" The Navy is already here! Hurry up to kill Mugiwara and get the hell out. "

" What ? The navy ? Damn it! Very well ! Shorten the sufferings. "

However, he ends up seeing one of his men get thrown back, after being kicked hard.

" What … ? "

" The execution is canceled. " Assured Zoro then, presenting himself in front of the gallows.

" Satanized Luffy. " Said Sanji. " Always stuck in the wrong moves. "

" I really wonder why I decided to follow this idiot. " Admitted Gin.

" Guys ! " Glad Luffy. " Quick, help me ! "

" We arrive. " Assured the trio immediately, running towards the gallows.

Nevertheless, quickly drawing his sabers, Zoro stopped five long claws, while Kuro's face was in front of him.

" You ? "

" Happy to see me again, Roronoa ? " Kuro asked him, with a sinister smile. " I hope Usopp is doing well ! I can't wait to see him again. "

" Hey, Zoro ! Crawl ! " Cried Sanji, doubling him.

However, the man felt compelled to step back, to dodge Morgan's huge ax that cut through the ground.

" Get out my way ! Otherwise, you risk forcing me to disfigure your face with kicks. "

" Tsss, a runt with a big mouth. "Said Morgan, rubbing his ax. " Shabby people like you, I kill them every day. "

Getting ready to hit the giant, Gin suddenly saw his tonfa hitting a huge club. Jumping back, he saw Alvida show a big smile, as she tapped her huge weapon slightly on her shoulder.

" Who are you ? "

" It doesn't matter. " The young woman assured him, with a charming look. " Just enjoy the show! Your dear captain will be executed in a few seconds. "

" Not if I crush you. " Gin roared, trying to hit her.

However, swinging her club at the same time as him, she again managed to match the power of the man.

"What ? " Gin wondered. "How can a woman like her be so strong ? "

" GIN ! " Suddenly yelled Sanji. " I forbid you to hurt the young lady, understood ? "

" Shut up, moron. "

Seeing the three duos start fighting, while Bull and Cabaji resumed their fight against Bartolomeo and Raynare, Buggy laughed.

" Decidedly, this alliance with these guys is really a very good idea ! Don't you think, Mugiwara? "

Then raising his saber, he began to lower it while affirming.

" Here is your end. "

" Luffy. " Cried Raynare, turning her face to him.

" That idiot. " Said Bartolomeo, imitating her.

However, both of them widened their eyes, when they saw Luffy, smiling.

" He smiles ? "

Suddenly, drawn by the metal of Buggy's saber, lightning left the sky and struck the gallows with full force. In an instant, the historic monument was electrocuted, burned, before finally collapsing.

Seeing this, everyone in the square was staring at the remains of the scaffold, while a straw hat was slowly falling.

Finally, by touching the ground, he ended up being picked up by Luffy, who hastily put it back on his head, while sneering.

" Wow, I'm alive ! I was really lucky, hahahaha. "

Seeing this, Cabaji and Alvida remained silent.

" Is it… Is this a joke ? " Wanted to know Morgan.

Thinking then that this was the perfect opportunity to kill his enemy, Kuro ran straight towards Luffy and quickly found himself behind his back, with his claws directed towards his neck.

" Die, Mugiwara ! "

However, a column of smoke suddenly invaded the place, and started to rush straight towards Luffy.

" Mugiwara !" Said Smoker.

Seeing the strange white form rushing at him, Luffy quickly bent down, while Kuro used his speed to run away from Smoker.

The colonel, restoring his body began to stare at Luffy, who hastened to join his companions and flee.

" Hey guys ! " Suddenly called them Sanji. " Do you believe in God ? "

" Is this a joke ? " Raynare asked him, while forgetting the fact that the man knew nothing about her past.

Looking, meanwhile, Smoker, Gin suggested.

" I bet it's the colonel Johnny and Yosaku told us about! "

" We don't care. " Cried Zoro. "We are leaving town quickly. "

" Soldiers! Circle the place! " Smoker ordered.

Immediately, an entire regiment of soldiers rushed towards the pirates, ready to arrest everyone.

" We hurry. " Sanji roared, starting to hit some soldiers, before leaving with the others.

Seeing the soldiers arriving, Gambia began to order his comrades to withdraw, before turning to Bartolomeo.

" You have to go ! We may not be pirates, the fact remains that the Navy does not like us very much. "

However, his chief remained motionless, only fixing the rest of the gallows.

" Chief ? "

" Monkey D. Luffy? " Said Bartolomeo.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he cried out.

" This guy is so cool. "

Then, following Luffy's group, he shouted.

" Wait for me ! I want an autograph,… Luffy-senpai. "

" Chief, wait. "

" Monkey D. Luffy ! " Roared Smoker, advancing towards the alley that the pirate had taken. " I don't know why you smiled when you were about to die ! And even less why this storm seems to want you to manage to leave this island! However, I swear I would arrest you. "

" MOTOR! " He heard then.

Turning his face, he saw Baggy come together in a very strange way, to look like a car.

" JUST JUST CAR ! "

Then, the "car" started, while the clown fled alongside Alvida who used her powers to slide on the ground. Following them, the Buggy pirates threw the soldiers aside and fled.

" Where do you think you are going? " Wanted to know Smoker.

Suddenly turning his arms into smoke, he led them towards the group of pirates.

" What is this smoke ? "

" I can't move anymore. "

" Captain Buggy, help! "

" WHITE OUT! " Shouted Smoker, bringing the pirate crew towards him.

"Do I have them all?" Smoker wondered, looking at them. " No, I'm missing two. "

At that moment, he stopped his attack and retreated in extremis to avoid the bullet of a revolver, which only exploded his cigar.

Turning his gaze, Smoker saw Morgan, not far from him, with a gun in his hand.

" Morgan ! So, how did you decide to associate with pirates? You disappoint me heavily. "

" Shut up ! I have no lessons to receive from the Navy when you had to use the force of a pirate to stop me ! You will see that it will be who will have the Mugiwara's head "

" Minute ! " Kuro suddenly retorted, positioning himself behind Smoker. " Now that this big nosed fool's plan has failed, whoever can kill Mugiwara will be the first to capture him ! Clearly, as soon as our friend the smoker is dead, nothing can stop me from killing him. "

" You want to kill me, huh? "

Laughing, Morgan pointed his revolver at him, while asserting.

" I'm not a moron! I know very well that normal revolvers have no effect on you ! However, the balls inside are made of seastone. "

" A few weeks ago, Mugiwara broke all the claws of my right glove. " Confessed Kuro. " Since then, I replaced them ! And to be sure to kill this elastic kid, I asked that the tips be made of seastone ! Suffice to say that I can hit you with it. "

Understanding the danger that the two men could represent, Smoker exhaled the smoke from his cigar for a long time. However, he says next.

" Well, in this case, hurry up! I don't have all day. "

" Grrr, sassy. " Kuro roared, rushing at him.

" Die ! " Yelled Morgan, shooting.

Just staring at the balls, Smoker was surprisingly stoic. Then, at the last second, he turned his entire body into smoke. Striking at that moment, Kuo touched only the void.

" That … ? "

Then he cried out in pain when Morgan's bullet hit him in the arm.

" AHHHHH ! "

" How? " The former colonel was surprised.

Reappearing behind Kuro, Smoker kicked him hard in the face, causing him to crash into what was left of the gallows. Then he headed straight for Morgan, who immediately dumped his revolver on him.

Simply dodging the bullets, or using his jitte to deflect them, Smoker ends up in front of Morgan, while he had no more ammunition.

" You lost. "

" Go to hell ! " Roared the man, trying to slice him with his ax.

Wasted effort. The blade passed through Smoker's body, without causing any damage.

Simply placing his fists on his stomach, Smoker transformed his arms into smoke and propelled the body of the former colonel against a wall which exploded violently.

" I'm finished with the small fry. " He assured. " Now it's Mugiwara's turn! "