" Faster, faster. " Mister repeated 9.
Rushing away in a hurry, the man had the goal of leaving the city, just like Miss Wednesday, while she was riding Carue.
" Mister 9, where should we go ? No matter where we hide, these two will not leave the island before they have killed us. "
" We are going to take over the pirate ship. " The man taught her . " None of them will stop us. "
Then rummaging through his pockets, he pulled out an Eternal Pose that pointed in one direction.
" And with this, we can head to my home island ! We will be safe there. "
" But… Mister 9… why help me ? "
" We are teammates, baby. " Assured the man simply, with a big smile. " However, I would be curious to know what a princess like you is doing here. "
" Well, actually, I ... "
Suddenly exploding, not far from them, a building collapsed blocking their path.
" That …? " Wondered the duo, stopping.
" Princess, don't make us run. " Mister 5 advised her, showing himself. " You will exhaust yourself for nothing. "
" You ? " Mister 9 wondered, positioning himself in front of Vivi to protect her.
" Well, what do we have there ? " Wanted to know Miss Valentine. " Another traitor? "
" See why something like friendship is stupid. " Mister 5 said, starting to clean the nose. " We'll be done in two seconds. "
Knowing full well that they will have no chance, Mister 9 and Carue turned around.
" Damn it ! Damn ! "
Suddenly, the trio found themselves face to face in front of Miss Monday.
" Miss Monday ? " Vivi wondered.
" Take off quickly. " The woman advised them.
" What ? "
" Don't turn around. " She advised them.
Then, staring at Vivi, she said.
" If my sacrifice helps a friend, I will gladly do it. "
She then ran towards Mister 5 and Miss Valentine, armed with a large wooden log as a weapon
" Miss Monday ! " Exclaimed Vivi.
" Don't turn around. " Ordered Mister 9. " Come on, duck, run ! "
" But… and Miss Monday ? "
At that moment, she saw a tear drop down her friend's cheeks, while he looked down, saying.
" Don't let the sacrifice of Mister 8 and Miss Monday become useless ! You must flee ... at any cost. "
Then hearing an explosion in the distance, Vivi clenched her teeth, before finally looking away.
" Carue, … RUN ! "
It didn't take more for his steed to go, followed by Mister 9 who shouted.
" Thank you for everything, Miss Monday. "
However, a dung hit his back, creating a new explosion.
" AHHHHHH ! "
" Mister 9! " Horrified Vivi, seeing him fall to the ground.
" Another idiot less. " Assured Mister 5, advancing towards her.
" Hahaha ! This hunting party is really funny. " Affirmed Miss Valentine. " But it's time to end it. "
" Exact ! NOSE FANCY CANON ! "
Seeing a new dung rush on her, Vivi could only put her arms in front of her face to protect herself. Exploding, the projectile made the area tremble, while its creator affirmed.
" Mission accomplished ! It only remains for us to take care of the case of the other stupid guys. "
" Unless, of course they have already fled. " Giggles Miss Valentine.
" To run away ? Why flee ? "
" Hum ? " The duo wondered, looking towards Vivi.
Chasing the smoke with her wings, Raynare was in front of her, while a shield had protected them from the explosion.
" But how … ? " Wondered Mister 5.
Suddenly he jumped sideways to avoid a powerful blow of tonfa as he destroyed the ground at his feet.
" Damn ! Missed ! " Said Gin.
However, targeting Mister 5, Loke found himself behind his back and struck him at the level of his spine.
" REGULUS IMPACT ! "
Touched, the man groans in pain before crashing against the wall of a house.
" Mister 5 ? " Wondered Miss Valentine.
Then feeling like a demonic aura, the woman suddenly flew away, the instant a blade passed near her face.
" Where do you run? " Zoro asked her, with a carnivorous look.
Frightened, without knowing the reason, Miss Valentine ends up seeing some of her locks fall, cut by Zoro's saber.
" Hey, gently with the lady. " Loke asked him.
" Shut up ! An enemy is an enemy. "
" Mister Bushido ? " Surprised Vivi. " But why ? "
" Let's say that we have made a certain arrangement with your bodyguard. " Raynare announced, with a little reassuring smile. " Fear nothing ! We will take very good care of you. "
" I don't think we have the same meaning of your last sentence. " Gin noticed. " All you want is her cash. "
" And ? And you, what are you motivated to protect her ? "
" Become stronger. " Assured Gin, while seeing Mister 5 get up. " And these guys are the perfect workout. "
" Some swelling. " Roar the explosive man. " You will suffer. "
" I would love to see that. "
" ZOROOOO ! RAYNARE ! "
" Uh ? " Said the duo, seeing a new silhouette arrived.
Opposite them, at the other end of the neighborhood, Luffy could be seen, with his enormous stomach full to the brim.
" Luffy ? "
" Are you finally awake, potty ? " Gin asked him.
However, seeing an angry look, Loke seemed surprised.
" Mugiwara? "
Raynare cried out.
" You fall well, Luffy ! Come and help us. There are these two guys to beat ! Come and let off steam a little. "
" Ingrates. " Suddenly roared Luffy, in the direction of the fallen angel and the swordsman. " How could you have hurt them ? "
" Huh ? " Said Zoro. " What are you talking about ? "
" Villagers! They organized a party in our honor and you… you massacred them. "
" Huh ? " Zoro wondered.
" Oh no. " Sorry Gin. " What asshole, this guy. "
" It's your captain, that's your problem. " Assured Loke, sitting on a barrel.
" Luffy, we don't have time for that. "Assured Zoro. " Yeah, okay, we massacred them ! But it was for a good reason. "
" What reason ? " Luffy asked, mad with rage. " People who offer you good food don't deserve to be massacred ! I'll kick your ass, both of you. "
" Is… Is he stupid ? " Wanted to know Vivi.
" Someone can remind me why he is our captain? " Wanted to know Raynare.
" Who is that one again ? " Wanted to know Miss Valentine.
" Whatever ! Let's kill him, with the others. "
" Hey, Luffy ! " Called him Zoro. " Listen! These guys that I massacred were ... "
" Shut up ! " Luffy roared, leaping towards him, before stretching out his fist. " GUM GUM PISTOL. "
Widening his gaze, Zoro had to dive to the side to avoid the punch from his friend.
" What ? " He wondered as the attack hit a rock, smashing it to pieces. " It's not going the head !? "
" Dies, motherfucker. "
" Bouffon, listen to me instead ! These guys wanted our death. "
However, seeing that Luffy didn't want to listen to him, Zoro had no choice but to reply using his fists or sheaths.
" What a moron. " Said Raynare.
Leaving her place, she walked straight towards Mister 5 and Miss Valentine, while declaring.
" You always have to do everything yourself here. "
" Leave them to me. " Exclaimed Gin.
Then seeing the duo rush on them, Miss Valentine only sneered, before letting herself float in the air.
" I will crush your bones. "
However, while Gin ignored her, Raynare let her four wings appear and flew straight towards Miss Valentine.
" What ... ? "
Gaining speed, Raynare managed to give her a powerful kick on the cheek. Ejected, Miss Valentine kept her balance in time to prevent herself from collapsing against a house. With a swollen cheek, Miss Valentine had lost her smile.
" I'm going to kill you. "
Immediately, she began to float towards Raynare, and tried to hit her. Unfortunately, having a higher flight capacity than the blonde, Rayanre had no trouble dodging her charges while having her arms crossed.
Seeing his teammate in bad shape, Mister 5 trifled in his nose, before aiming Raynare with a new droppings.
" Dies! "
However, screaming in pain, he felt Gin's tonfa hit him.
" I got you. "
" Me too. " Mister 5 retorted, daring to smile.
" Uh ? "
At that moment, the place that Gin's tonfa had hit exploded. Thrown back, Gin crashed violently against a barrel. Then, barely having time to straighten up, he felt Mister 5 sit astride him.
" What ? "
Having no time to say more, he felt his enemy hitting him several times. And with each punch, an explosion occurs, damaging the premises and Gin's face.
" Take this ! Shabby ! "
" Hey. "
Turning around, Mister 5 saw Loke behind him, removing his tie.
" Come over there. "
" What? Do you want to fight too? " Mister 5 wondered, straightening up.
However, hardly had he had time to take a step when he heard a voice behind him.
" Come back there. "
" Hum ? " Mister 5 and Loke said, seeing Gin get up.
With a charred and bloody face, Gin was still standing. Staring at Mister 5, he cried out.
" You are nothing. "
" What ? "
" Compared to Mihawk, you are nothing ! You don't scare me. "
" Motherfucker ! " Shouted Mister 5, searching his nose. " You start to annoy me. "
Seeing him do so, Loke prepared to attack him. Still, he heard Gin roar.
" Don't intervene. It's my fight. "
" Go to hell ! " Roar Mister 5.
Seeing his droppings, Gin suddenly committed the unconsciousness of running straight ahead, without trying to avoid them. Then, the next second, an explosion occurred when the projectiles touched his body.
" Hahaha. " Giggles Mister 5. " Poor fool ! "
However, chasing the cloud of smoke, a silhouette crossed the explosion and managed to find itself in front of the man.
" That … ? " Mister 5 wondered, when he saw Gin, his chest burned.
" I am stronger than Grand Line. " Roared the pirate, spinning his tonfa.
Then, a second later, Loke winced, hearing Mister 5's jaw break into pieces, while three teeth fell to the ground.
Can only moan in pain, the man fell to the ground, unconscious.
" In your face ! " Cried Gin, before spitting out a little blood.
" I really thought you were going to lose. " Loke admitted.
" Shut up. "
Suddenly, crashing to the ground, Miss Valentine, winced in pain, while trying to get up. Pain lost, dropping towards her, Raynare crushed her knee at the level of her abdomen, pulverizing her diaphragm. Unable to cry out, Miss Valentine lost consciousness.
" That's done. " Raynare roared, who seemed irritated.
Seeing a bruise on her cheek, Gin taunted her.
" The superior being got hit by a pathetic human ? "
" Shut up ! To see your condition, you are even weaker than I thought. "
" What did you say, bitch? "
" BAZOOKA ! "
" GIRI ! "
Feeling a powerful shock wave spread, the trio turned to Zoro and Luffy who continued to fight violently.
" But what a stupid duo. " Sighed the fallen angel.
For her part, being alongside Mister 9, still on the ground, Vivi could not take her eyes off this titanic fight.
" But… but who are these people ? "
" TIGER SLASH ! "
" PISTOL ! "
" YARI ! "
" DEVIL ! "
Fighting again and again, Luffy and Zoro ended up waking Mister 5 and his comrade. Moaning in pain, and eager for revenge, the duo looked at the pirates with hatred.
" How dare you humiliate us ? "
" We will make you pay for this affront. "
Running towards Luffy and Zoro, they pretended to attack them.
" Band of fools ! " Exclaimed the others, knowing perfectly well what was going to happen.
" GET OUT . " Zoro and Luffy yelled, hitting the duo so hard that sent them flying over the houses.
" Home run ! " Raynare announced, trying to see the two enemies crashing to the ground.
" How do these two morons make themselves useful like that? " Gin wondered.
" In… Incredible ! " Said Vivi. " They defeated them so easily. "
" And now … " Cried Zoro, turning to Luffy.
" We will be able to fight quietly. " Assured Luffy, imitating him.
" Hey, guys ! Calm down. " Cried Loke.
" Shut up. " Roared the two men, contracting their muscles. " I'm going to kill him. "
Immediately, Loke, Gin and Raynare could see a demonic aura appear surrounding the two men while they smiled evil. Stepping back, Vivi could only be afraid of this situation, while Gin asked.
" Wouldn't it be better to stop them? "
" I don't want to get killed. " Confessed Raynare.
" AHHHHHHHH. " Cried Zoro and Luffy, running towards each other, while clenching their fists.
" STOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPP ! " A voice roars before two fists strike the two warriors.
Jaws broken, Luffy and Zoro fell to the floor, oblivious. The mouths wide open, the spectators in front of them, could only see them fall at the feet of Nami, who seemed to be annoyed.
" How dare you jeopardize my plan to earn a billion yen ? What would you have done if the girl had been hurt by your fault ? "
"More I look at this girl, more I feel like I have Erza in front of me. " Said Loke.
" She scares me more than Don Krieg. " Admitted Gin.
For her part, Raynare glanced behind her to see Vivi discreetly ordering Carue to run away. However, feeling the hand of the fallen angel rest on her shoulder, the princess froze while Raynare gave her a big smile.
" Princess…! We are here to ensure your safety! And, in exchange for a small reward, we would even be ready to hire you as our bodyguards. "
" Bodyguard ? "
" We know about your country. " Suddenly taught her Lucy, arriving in turn. " You are the princess of Alabasta, right ? "
" How do you know ? "
" I think it would be good for all of us to have a discussion. " Nami taught her.
" Do you have money ? " Wanted to know Gin.
" Huh ? "
" Money. " Repeated the man. " How much are you willing to pay for ... ? "
" Idiot. " Insulted Nami, striking his head.
" What ? " Wanted to know the man, with a bump on his head. " Anyway, it's the only thing that interests you, you and the fallen angel. "
" What ... What are you talking about? " Wanted to know Vivi.
" Hahahaha. " Giggles Luffy. " Sacred Zoro ! You had to tell me right away that these guys wanted to capture us. "
" Fool. " Roared the swordsman.
" Me, it's decided, I want us to have a meeting to vote for another captain. " Gin said.
" I could offer myself for this position. " Raynare said, brushing her hair with conceit. " After all, I am the fruit of perfection. "
" You are a sadistic and selfish crow. " Zoro replied.
" You said something, gorilla ? "
" Shut up. " Roared Nami, while she and Lucy were talking to Vivi. " Well, here is our offer, we want a billion Berrys to escort you there safe and sound ! Against us, Baroque Works has no chance of killing you. "
" Sincerely, I really don't know if I should be happy about this contract or not. " Confessed Lucy, while sighing. " The reward is high, but so must the danger. "
" A… A billion ? " Vivi repeated.
" We are strong. " Assured Nami. " Very strong ! You will not regret this contract. "
"Tsss. " Suddenly someone said.
Sitting behind a wooden crate, Mister 9, whose guy had many injuries, was the one who had just spoken.
" Baroque Works is not just a simple organization ! It includes many mercenaries or bounty hunters with superhuman strength ! Facing them, Mister 5 and Miss Valentine are nothing. "
Turning his gaze to Nami, he said.
" You don't know which path you are taking. "
" Are you sure ? " Zoro asked him, with a confident smile.
" It's impossible. " Vivi suddenly replied.
" But if. " Raynare replied. " Luffy and the green haired gorilla can beat anyone. "
" It's not about the enemy. This is your request ! I can't pay a billion berrys. "
" Why ? " Asked Nami. " You are a princess, right ? "
" Igaram told us about an economic crisis in his country. " Remembered Lucy. " Suddenly, I guess there is no more money there. "
" It's true. " Said Vivi.
" Goodbye billion. " Raynare understood, getting up. " Well, then we can go. "
. "You are really a heartless, you. " Gin noticed.
" What ? Except for her money, I don't see why I would put my life at stake to save this princess. "
" What exactly happens in your country? " Wanted to know Lucy."
" A… A civil war has started as well as anarchy ! In recent years, a call for revolution has been launched! The locals started committing acts of insurrection, plunging the country into chaos! And all of this is because of a criminal organization: Baroque Works. "
Jumping a little, Mister 9 looked at his partner as she continued.
" I discovered that they were responsible for inciting revolt ! However, apart from that, I was unable to get any other information! So, with Igaram, I decided to infiltrate the organization. "
" Igaram ? " Astonished Luffy. " The guy with the strange hairstyle ? "
" Yes ! He's been taking care of me since I was little ! I decided to play the spies to find out who was the boss of this organization ! And who created it. "
" I have heard that this organization was created to save a country. " Affirmed Mister 9. " I don't know which one ! Nevertheless, our goal is to overthrow the king who is a real tyrant and thus save the people. "
" Liars. " Then roared Vivi. "This is what the boss says to everyone, except his most qualified agents. "
" So what ? " Asked Zoro. " What are this guy's real intentions ? "
" He declares that he wants to create an ideal nation! But this is just a facade! He just wants to take possession of the throne of Alabasta! And for that, he intends to start a huge war! A war between the rebels, who are being manipulated by this man, and the Alabasta police! In all, this brings together more than a million people. "
" A… A million? " Repeat Nami. " But then ... ? "
" Yes. If a war breaks out, it would be a real slaughter ! And after this massacre, the boss of the organization plans to kill the king before settling on the throne. "
" What ? " Mister 9 wondered, getting up. " Wait ! I was not told at all! I was assured that I would be considered a hero when working in Baroque Works! There was no question of letting a million people die. "
" Whether you know it or not doesn't change anything. " Gin noticed. " Whatever happens, history will run its course and this war is now approaching quickly. "
" Damn it. " Said Nami. " In this case, I can really say no to this billion berrys. "
" Good, are we going now ? " Raynare asked, barely bothered to listen to Vivi's story. " No money, no contract. "
" Ray-chan, you're really horrible. " Lucy noticed.
" I have been saying it for a long time. " Assured Gin.
" Consensitive raven. " The Zoro insult.
" Do you want me to kill you ? Anyway, I don't see why we would take the trouble to bring her home and risk our lives for nothing ! Besides, can I find out who is the boss of Baroque Works? "
Jumping, hearing this question, Vivi looked away, while retorting.
" I ... I don't know. "
" You lie as badly as Luffy. " Affirmed Zoro. "Come on, tell us the truth. "
" I can't ! " Vivi replied. " He is a feared and dangerous man, known throughout the Grand Line! He is Machiavellian and cunning ! It is not for nothing that Crocodile has become a shichibukai. "
" Crocodile ? " Luffy repeated. " Who is it ? "
Immediately there was a great silence, while Vivi clapped her hands over her mouth.
" I'm sorry. "
" Something idiot. " Roared Nami, shaking her.
" We have to kill her and make the evidence disappear. " Cried Raynare.
" You are crazy. " Exclaimed Mister 9.
" A… A shichibukai ? " Gin repeated. " Our enemy is a shichibukai ? Like Milhawk ? "
Immediately, without being able to control them, his whole body was shaken. The man was afraid. For her part, starting to stamp her feet, Lucy hid her anxiety badly, about what she had just heard.
" Crocodile … ? Is it ... Is it really that strong ? Anyway, even if we know our name, how will he go about finding out who we are ? "
In response, the sound of flapping wings was heard. Raising their heads, the whole small group saw an otter and a vulture staring at them, before leaving.
" That … ? " Wondered Lucy.
" Band motherfuckers. " Raynare roared, pretending to fly.
However, anticipating her move, the otter turned to the fallen angel and ended up throwing a bomb at her. Frightened by recognizing the object, Raynare tried to slow down. Suddenly exploding, the bomb created a large cloud of smoke which allowed the two animals to flee.
Can only cough, Raynare eventually roars, before turning to Vivi and Mister 9.
" Who are these animals? "
" They are responsible for punishing members of Baroque Works who failed during a mission. They will surely go and warn the boss of the situation. "
" Who is this boss? " Wanted to know Gin. " Who is Crocodile ? "
" A shichibukai whose bounty amounts to more than eighty million berrys. "
" Eighty ? " Horrified Nami. " It's four times more than Arlong ! What are we going to do ? "
" What's the problem ? " Wanted to know Luffy.
" Huh ? "
" If we want to go to Raftel, we have to fight the Shichibukans. " Zoro noticed.
" No way. " Roar Nami. " It's much too early. "
" Leave it down, Nami. " Said Lucy, sighing. " Anyway, knowing our luck, and having Luffy as captain, it was lost in advance to know a quiet trip. "
" Grrr ! " Raynare growled, tapping on a pebble. " Fighting doesn't bother me, but I want my money. "
" We don't care about the money. " Cried Nami, before leaving. "I want to live ! I am leaving. "
" Hum? Where ? "
" I am leaving Grand Line before Crocodile knows my identity. "
" You're kidding ? " Asked Gin. " And how are you going to go back to Reverse Mountain ? We already had a hard time coming here thanks to the log Pose. "
" I am a genius navigator. " Nami replied. " I ... I can succeed. "
" Forget about it. " Said Zoro, yawning. " We cannot run away. "
" Damn it ! " Raynare sighed, dropping on a wooden case. " So, excluding Menma, six people of our crew of ten mens are officially on the death row list of Baroque Works! In this case, I guess we have no choice but to destroy these guys ! Luffy, I order you to kick Crocodile's butt. "
" Yes, let's go. "
" Shut up ! " Roared Nami.
Depressing, she sobbed.
" Why do these things always happen to me? "
" Uh, I ... I have some money. " Taught him Vivi. " If you want, I can give you ... 500,000 berrys. "
" The cost of our fees fell sharply." Gin noticed.
" Don't worry. " A voice suddenly cried.
Turning around, Gin and Zoro jumped a little, while seeing a monster with blond hair, dressed as a woman.
" What is that thing ? "
" Igaram? " Vivi wondered.
" I have a plan. " Announced the man, while he placed a few mannequins near him.
" What is this ridiculous outfit ? " Wanted to know Zoro.
" I decided to pretend to be Princess Vivi. " Said the man.
" Even a blind man could realize that it is not her. " Lucy retorted, with a drop of sweat behind her head.
" Are you stupid? " Wanted to know Raynare. " And what are the models used for? Don't tell me they're supposed to replace us? "
" Yes. "
Hitting her forehead, Raynare pretended to sigh.
" Your plan will fail. "
" What plan ? " Wanted to know Luffy.
" The Baroque Works information network will soon distribute the photos of our faces! By tomorrow, we will all have become the enemies of Baroque Works! It will therefore be impossible for us to get to Alabasta without getting into trouble! To allow the princess to return home, a diversion is needed. "
" Baroque Works is that powerful? " Gin asked.
" The organization has more than two thousand people. " Vivi taught him.
" Two thousand ? " Nami and Lucy were frightened.
" What does this have to do with your plan ? "
" I will sail to Alabasta, while posing as Princess Vivi ! And these mannequins will replace you. "
" You have to be stupid to believe in this deception. " Gin retorted.
" All that matters is that I can play the lures as long as possible. " Affirmed Igaram. " And once they are launched in my pursuit, you can leave safely to Alabasta."
" We never said '' yes ''. " Raynare retorted.
Nevertheless, hitting his fists, while Zoro was playing with his sabers, Luffy ended up screaming.
" That smells of adventure ! I love ! "
" I agree with Raynare. " Nami replied. " We still don't have a deal ! We are pirates, all the same ! No mercenaries ! "
" Bring Vivi-sama to Alabasta, and see it with the king ! He's a good person ! He will give you a reward for protecting his daughter. "
" All the same … " Began Lucy, pensive. " Fighting against a guy with a bonus almost three times higher than that of Luffy? It's almost madness. "
" Me, I am neutral on the question. " Gin said. " Do we accept or not ? "
" Of course. " Luffy said. " Let's put a beating on one of the shichibukais, and then let's go to Raftel. "
" You have my greatest gratitude. " Announced Igaram, while Nami began to cry with sorrow.
" I don't want to die. "
" Ma ma maaa. " Song Igaram, while on a small boat. " I'm going to leave now and do without you now. "
Then, tried his hand, he asked.
" Princess Vivi, give me the Eternal pose. "
" Eternal Pose? " Nami wondered, seeing Vivi holding out the object in question.
" This is a version of Log-Pose whose needle always points in a specific direction: that of an island! And this one says Alabasta! I would use this to get to Alabasta! You will use your Log Pose! Normally, after a few stops, you will arrive at your destination. "
Then, looking at the pirates, he cried out.
" I leave you the princess in your hands! I'm counting on you, pirates. "
" Mister 8. "
Stepping towards him, while holding his baseball bats, Mister 9 pointed at himself, while declaring.
" Let me come with you. "
" What ? "
" I got fooled. " Confessed the man. " I ... I didn't know that I was helping an organization that is ready to let a million people die and then take possession of a country! I refuse ! Let me fix my mistakes by helping you. "
" I appreciate your help, but I refuse. " Retorted Igaram.
" Why ? "
" I know very well that my chances of succeeding on this trip are very slim! So I refuse to take someone with me, knowing that he is likely to die. "
" But I … ? "
" Mister 9 ! " Said Igaram, placing his hand on his shoulder. " Protect the princess. "
" Huh ? "
Getting on his boat, Igaram left the port, while looking at the small group.
" Good luck, Princess Vivi. The fate of Alabasta is in your hands. "
" Ossan, see you next time. " Said Luffy.
At this moment, a violent explosion occurs before their eyes. Exploding to pieces, Igaram's boat disappeared in a cloud of smoke and sank in a second.
" That … ? " Wondered Lucy.
" The boat … ? " Gin started.
" MISTER 8 ! " Shouted Mister 9.
For her part, eyes wide, Vivi remained frozen.
" Im… Impossible ! "
" Baroque Works. " Zoro understood, looking for someone. "We must go. "
However, seeing Luffy stay still, he cried.
" Luffy ! "
Stooping to grab his fallen hat, Luffy put it back on his head, while shouting.
" We will keep our promise, ossan ! Everyone on the boat. "
" Nami. " Called Raynare. " Is the log-pose recharged ? "
" Yes ! "
" In this case, we run. "
Seeing the pirates flee, Mister 9 turned to Vivi, who remained motionless.
" PRINCESS WEDNESDAY ! Let's go. "
" I… Igaram ? "
" Princess, come. " Cried Lucy, taking her hand.
" No, no ! " Vivi retorted, pretending to dive into the water. " I have to help him ! I have to save him ! "
" Don't do that ! If you die, his sacrifice would have been useless. "
" Pity ! Let me save it ! Please. "
Suddenly, grabbing her in her arms, Nami hugged her.
" We will protect you. "
" Huh ? "
" Baroque Works will not touch any of your hair. I promise you that they will regret having put Luffy in a gripe, by killing this great man. "
" We're going. "
" Hum ? " Said Sanji, straightening up.
Opening the door to the room, Luffy and Gin rushed into it, before grabbing the five people who slept there.
" AIE, AIE, AIE. " Usopp yelled, as Luffy pulled his nose.
" What is happening ? " Wanted to know Yosaku, finding himself under Gin's arm.
Soon, Luffy and Gin joined the rest of the gang who headed for Vogue Merry.
" Hurry up, Princess Wednesday. " Cried Mister 9, seeing her looking in all directions.
" Carue! Where's Carue ? "
Finally reaching the boat, they saw Zoro and Raynare already on the Merry, preparing to leave.
" We leave. " Cried the fallen angel.
" Yosh. " Cried Luffy, throwing the bodies of his companions on the deck of the ship.
But as the others began to climb the rope ladder, Zoro caught sight of Vivi arguing with Mister 9 and Nami.
" What is happening ? "
" She refuses to leave without her duck. "
" This thing ? " Zoro asked, pointing to the big bird that was next to him.
" QUA ! "
" I'm going to kill you. " Roared Vivi.
" We must go up the river and fork towards the ocean. " Cried Mister 9, going up in turn. " It's the safest way to leave the island. "
" Exit the island ? " Sanji wondered, regaining consciousness. " What ? Why are we leaving? "
" Where are we ? " Menma asked, rubbing her eyes.
" Why don't we stay in this city ? " Wanted to know Johnny.
" Shut up ! " Roar Nami. " While you were sleeping, we risked our lives. "
" When did you risk your life ? " Gin asked.
" What has happened yet ? " Wanted to know Sanji.
Then, seeing Vivi, he cried out.
" The pretty girl is with us. "
Then, seeing Mister 9, he looked disgusted.
" He is there too ? "
" Do you want me to kick your ass, motherfucker ? "
" The day will soon break. " Lucy noticed, as mist formed around the boat.
" Let's take advantage of the fog to leave the island discreetly. " Said Nami.
" Very good idea ! That way you can easily escape from your pursuers. "
" I know. " Assured Nami, turning to Raynare.
" Hum ? " Said the fallen angel. " I didn't say anything. "
" What ? "
" Be careful about the depth of the water! A sharp rock could damage your hull. "
" How ? " The two girls wondered, turning around.
Immediately, the two saw a female figure, sitting quietly on the railing of the boat.
" Who is she ? "
" Miss… Miss All Sunday ? " Exclaimed Vivi.
" She is a member of Baroque Works? " Wanted to know Gin.
" Yes ! She is a very high-ranking member. " Mister 9 said, taking out his baseball bats. " She's even Crocodile's teammate."
" What ? " The pirates were surprised.
" You have to kill her. " Exclaimed Rayanre, pretending to attack her.
Unfortunately, being captured, the fallen angel felt dozens of arms grabbing her, preventing her from making the slightest gesture.
" What … ? "
" Slowly. " Advised her Miss All-Sunday. " I don't want to hurt you ! After all, I've already taken care of the other investigator. "
" The other … ? " Repeated Gin.
" Are you the one who killed Igaram? " Exclaimed Vivi.
" Hum, Mister 8 ? Yes, indeed. "
" Junk ! "
"Hey, you. " Cried Luffy, pointing to the newcomer. " What are you doing on my ship ? You're a bad woman, right? "
" Of course yes, asshole. " Roared Nami and Raynare.
" When I was in the organization, she was the only one who knew the identity of the boss ! To find out who he was, I followed her. " Said Vivi.
" To be more precise, I let you follow me. " Miss All-Sunday retorted, with a small smile.
" What ? "
Suddenly, All-Sunday's gaze fell on Menma, when the little girl was having a hard time understanding what was going on. Suddenly, feeling something touch her shoulder, Menma turned her face to feel a finger touch her cheek, making her jump.
" What … ? "
" Fuhuhu! You are very cute, you. " Robin said.
" Don't change the conversation. "Roared Vivi. " If Crocodile knows about my identity, it's your fault, right ? "
" Where is the harm ? " Asked All-Sunday. " You got what you wanted and Crocodile got what he wanted ! That way everyone is happy. "
" What ? But which side are you in, then? " Lucy asked her.
" Hum? Hard to say, I was just trying to have a little fun, that's all! However, the idea that a princess is fighting a shichibukai to save her country is totally ridiculous. "
" Bitch ! " Vivi shouted, pretending to run towards her.
" Princess Wednesday, calm down. " Mister 9 advised her, grabbing her arm.
Suddenly, finding themselves behind All-Sunday, Yosaku and Johnny had drawn their sabers, ready to use them against the enemy.
" Don't move ! " Yosaku ordered her.
" Otherwise what ? " Asked All-Sunday, not losing her smile.
" Don't underestimate us. " Johnny advised her.
However, looking more closely at the woman's face, he was surprised to recognize her.
" Wait, ... you are ... Nico Ro ..."
Losing her smile, All-Sunday suddenly crossed her arms, and the two men were ejected at the feet of their friends.
" What ? "
" What is her damn power? " Roared Zoro.
" Arms keep appearing. " Gin noticed. " Can she clone herself or what ? "
" Come, keep calm. " Advised Miss All-Sunday. " I'm not on a mission right now ! So I have no reason… "
Crossing her arms again, she managed to make Luffy's hat fly towards her.
" … To harm you. "
" Hey, give it back to me." Luffy ordered her.
" Captain Mugiwara… " Giggled All-Sunday. " You have become famous lately ! You are the novelty of East-Blue ! It would be a shame for you to die so quickly, for a lost cause. "
Having fun with Luffy's hat, she continued.
" However, whether you help this princess or not, you are already doomed. "
" What ? " Nami wondered.
" Your Log-Pose is currently pointing to your next destination: Little Garden ! An island you will not be able to leave! You will condemn yourself by going there. "
In response, Luffy stretched his arm and managed to get his hat back.
" I don't care what you say! I would continue on my way, and that's it ! I am the man who will become the king of pirates!
" The pirate king, huh ? " Repeated All-Sunday.
Suddenly, she threw an Eternal Pose at Luffy.
_Well, take this ! With that, you will avoid Little Garden ! Instead, you will go to Nanimonai, an island near Alabasta. "
" Huh ? " Astonished Lucy. " What is the trap ? "
" Don't listen. " Cried Mister 9. "Why would Mister 0's teammate help us with her ? "
" You do as you want ! However, thanks to this route, you will not be followed ! I can guarantee it. "
" Why ? " Asked Nami. " Why would you trust us ? "
" I wonder me. "
Then, looking at Luffy, she questioned him.
" What are you going to do, future pirate king ? "
Just watching All-Sunday, Luffy felt a vein appear on his forehead. Finally, increasing the pressure on his fingers, he sprayed the Eternal Pose.
" Out of the question. "
In an instant, Raynare immediately began to strangle him while Nami used his fighting stick to strike his captain's head.
" Stupid guy. "
" I'm going to kill him ! I'm going to kill him. "
" Eh, calm down. " Gin advised them. " Luffy may have done well ! We can't trust her that easily. "
" Don't say bulshit. " Suddenly affirmed Sanji.
Suddenly doing his love dance, he stared at All-Sunday, while asserting.
" A pretty girl can't be bad. "
" You, shut up. "
" What a pity. " Simply says Miss All-Sunday. " Very well, in this case, I doubt that we can meet again ! So goodbye. "
Then rising, she jumped over the railing of the boat and landed on the back of a huge turtle, smoking a cigar.
" Let's go, Banchi ! "
" What is this thing ? " Wanted to know Usopp, seeing the animal go. " Is it a sea monster? "
" No, it's a huge turtle. " Cried Luffy.
Suddenly being pushed around, Luffy fell backwards, while Johnny started to shout.
" Wait ! You are that girl, aren't you? You are Nico Robin. "
He got no response, as the huge turtle disappeared into the mist.
" Hey, could someone explain to me what's going on ? " Cried Yosaku. " Who was this woman? Why are these two guys back on our boat? And why did we leave the island so quickly? "
Suddenly, hearing a footstep behind him, Usopp saw Carue, right behind him.
" AHHHH! There is an ostrich on the boat. "
" A giant duck. " Menma marveled, seeing it.
" But what the hell is going on? "
Dropping at the same time, Johnny and Yosaku ended up screaming.
" CROCODILE ? Have you declared war on Crocodile, one of the Shichibukais ? "
" It's cool ! Not true ? " Asked Luffy.
" How cool is it? "
" Thanks my God. " Said Usopp. " Fortunately, I hadn't woken up ! I would have been killed. "
" See what will happen, we will have a better chance of dying in the coming days. " Raynare noticed.
" Thank you for your optimism. "
" Hey, Mugiwara. " Cried Mister 9. " Are you really sure you agree with what's going on ? "
" Hum? As long as we can live a great adventure ! Me, that suits me. "
" You didn't understand anything or what ? It's a serious thing ! Princess Wednesday risks her life to save her kingdom. "
" Uh, just, can you stop calling me "princess", please ? "
" Sorry ! But it would make me weird to keep calling you "miss" ! "
" What is your first name ? " Lucy asked him.
" My name ? It's Neni. "
Smoking his cigarette, Sanji summed it up.
" To put it simply, the pretty Vivi is the princess of a kingdom that Crocodile wants to appropriate ! And we, as a bodyguard, we have to go there, while escorting Vivi! Then, I guess we will be forced to kick the buttocks of this Crocodile. "
" Awesome ! Nothing better to start our journey! By the way, Sanji, I'm hungry. "
" Me too. " Exclaimed Menma. "To eat ! "
" Prepare the sake, shit cook. " Said Zoro.
" And the rum. " Gin added.
" These idiots don't understand anything. " Nami sighed.
" Let's do it. " Lucy advised her, preparing to smile than to get angry. " Anyway, as long as Luffy is with us, what do we have to fear ? "
For his part, being looking at a wanted poster, Johnny ends up saying.
" I knew it ! "
" Hum ? " Said Yosaku, approaching him. " What are you watching ? "
" This woman … " Began Johnny. " This Nico Robin ... She may be as dangerous as Crocodile! "
" Nico Robin ? " Yosaku wondered, searching his memory.
Suddenly snapping his fingers, he cried out.
" Ohara's demon-child. "
" Yes, that's it ! The child who managed to obtain a premium of almost eighty million berrys! Now what you need to know is why a person like her decided to join the Crocodile camp. "