Continuing to run, the pirates eventually turned to see a ball of fire and smoke forming in the sky.

"Wow." Cried Johnny. "Impressive."

"Luffy, what's the matter with your family?" Raynare asked him. "Are you all supermen or what ?"

"How does he stand up to Smoker-san ? " Wanted to know Lucy." Yet, it is a logia. "

" This guy controls the flames. " Zoro remarked. " His powers are therefore similar to those of this colonel. "

" Luffy, is this guy really your brother ? " Nami asked him. " What is he doing here in Alabasta ? "

" It's Ace, my big brother. " Luffy assured. " Just like me, he's a pirate! He left our island three years before me in search of One Piece. "

'' Looks like he's given up on being the Pirate King. " Gin remarked.

" Why do you say that ? "

" You haven't seen his tattoo on his back ? It's that of the Whitebeard pirates ! It looks like your brother is under the command of a yonko. "

" What? You're kidding ? "

" What is a yonko ? " Bruno asked.

A new explosion could be seen in the sky.

"It is too beautiful." Cried Menma. "Is that the power of a devil fruit ? It's super cool."

"Don't stay there." Cried Nami. "Let's take advantage of this diversion to return to the Merry."

"Okay."

But as everyone started to run again, Luffy just ran backwards, to watch the whole fight.

"Unbelievable. Ace has become even stronger than before."

And as his crew went in one direction to get to the harbor, Luffy took another direction, without realizing it.

Growling, while watching the fight between Smoker and Ace, Noscula had ended up dropping close to the soldiers.

" Damn, because of that asshole, I missed the chance to kill the princess. "

"Vice admiral ! What do we have to do ? "

"Contact our boat! I want all the soldiers there to search the harbor and the surrounding area! They must find Mugiwara's boat."

"Aye."

At that moment, Smoker and Ace let themselves down and found themselves within a few feet of each other.

" It seems that a fight between fire and smoke ends in a tie. " Smoker remarked.

" Are you sure ? " Ace asked him, with his famous mocking smile. " To tell you the truth, I am far from showing my true potential! It is not for nothing that I am the Commander of Whitebeard's Second Fleet. "

Then he snapped his fingers. Creating a wall of flames around him, he pushed back most of his opponents, including Noscula who was hampered by the light of the flames. Then, finally, Smoker saw the flames disappear, while Ace was nowhere to be found.

" Damn pirate. "

Clenching his fist, meanwhile, Noscula noticed that his chance to officially become the second of Baroque Works had just faded because of Ace.

"That bastard! He will pay me ! Did he say Mugiwara was his brother ? Alright, I'll capture him for revenge ! I swear it on my honor. "

" Hey, Noscula. " Called him Smoker. " You saw her ? "

" Hum ? "

" I'm talking about Princess Nefertari Vivi ! She was with Mugiwara and his gang! And she did not appear to have been kidnapped in any way! Do you understand something there ? "

" The princess who has been missing for two years ? " Noscula asked innocently. " How do you want me to know the reason for his presence with these pirates? If so, she has allied with them, hoping to take Alabasta's power by force. "

" No, that's not it. " Smoker retorted. " Mugiwara is not a man who wants to control the country. "

Exhaling smoke then, he thought back to Lucy's words. Then, finally, he declared.

" On the contrary, that would not surprise me from Crocodile. "

Staring at him, Noscula said nothing. Yet he suddenly understood that if Baroque Works were to achieve his goal, then Noscula would be forced to kill Smoker, before he became a real annoyance.

'' It's okay, now that we've left Nanohana, we won't have any more trouble. " Nami asserted, watching the city harbor recede.

" God be praised ! It was certainly not the time for us to fight against the navy. " Vivi remarked.

Looking at the two girls, Lucy stared at their dancing outfits, just like the one she had just put on. Being quite embarrassed, she turned away from Sanji, who began to circle the girls, with hearts in his eyes.

" Nami-swan ! Lucy-chan! Vivi-san! You are so lovely. "

Then, looking at Raynare, Sanji saw her changed her clothes to dress in a less revealing outfit.

" Why, Raynare-sama ? " The cook asked, falling to his knees.

" I'm done with this kind of clothes. " Raynare asserted.

" Ray-chan ! " Cried Lucy. " Give me some new clothes, please. "

Simply staring at Lucy's torso which was only covered with a bra, Raynare amused herself by grabbing one of the strings of the "garment" and tugging on it, making Lucy blush.

" No. " She said then, before letting go and walking away.

" You are too mean. "

Ignoring their discussion, Bruno wanted to know.

" Vivi-san, there's something I don't understand. "

" Hum ? What ? "

" If I understood correctly, the Navy is the police of this world, right ? "

" Yes ! Why ? "

'' Wouldn't it be easier for you to tell them the truth and rely on their help ? Instead of making him an enemy, why not ally the navy against Crocodile ? "

" I don't think this is a good idea. " Vivi retorted. " In fact, the world government is the one who decides which pirate should become a shichibukai! Therefore, if one of them decides to attack a country and the media know it, it would be a shame for the government ! Suddenly, if the government understands what is happening, and knows that I am the only one in the know, it will take the easy way out. "

Looking at the crew, Vivi asserted.

" Instead of facing up to its responsibilities, the government will send the Cipher Pol to Alabasta, in order to kill us all, including me. "

Hearing this, Usopp began to swallow his saliva.

" Ci… Cipher Pol ? "

" It is an organization responsible for collecting information for the world government! But also to kill all those who risk damaging its reputation. "

" Pathetic. " Cried Gin. " In fact, the world government is like a mob gang! No one is free and corruption is everywhere! It's so funny. "

" I don't see what's funny. "

Astonished, Gin saw Bruno clench his fists.

" "What is this world ? Since I have been here, I have only heard stories of war, corruption, criminal organization… ! In my world, a lot of criminals had at least a minimum of honor. "

" A problem, Bruno-aniki ? " Yosaku asked him.

" I hate this kind of vicious government. " Bruno affirmed. " I guess a journalist gets mysteriously killed if he decides to criticize the world government ! This is not what living in a free world is. "

Having great difficulty understanding the system of government, Chopper decided to change the subject.

" Vivi, we just landed on your island ! Why leave so quickly ? "

" We simply stopped here to get the necessary provisions ! From here we can take a river to get to Erumalu, the green city. "

Looking around then, Menma cried out.

'' Actually, Nami onee-san, is it a good idea for Luffy to stay here ? "

" What ? "

" He is not on the boat. " The child explained to her.

" WHAT ? "

Indeed, despite looking around, no one could see their captain. He had stayed in Nanohana. Noticing this, Nami smiled broadly, before asking the men.

" We're leaving. "

" Ar ... Are you sure? "

" Yes ! Because if I see Luffy, I promise to hit him so hard I could kill him. "

" This is useless. " Sanji retorted. " Anyway, wherever we are, the troubles Luffy causes always fall on us ! We are only delaying the inevitable. "

Understanding this, Nami ends up ordering.

" Raynare, go get him. "

Getting ready to reply, the fallen angel saw Nami staring at her, with her smile. Her instinct prompted her to shut up. Finally, she flew off and went looking for Luffy.

Seeing her leave, Zoro cried out.

" Bruno ! In the end, maybe you're right. "

Flying over the city, Raynare was grumbling.

" Stupid Luffy ! Why do I always have to play nanny with him just because I can fly? "

Suddenly the noises of brawl were heard below her.

" Hum ? "

" GOMU GOMU NO BAZOOKA ! "

A sound of impact was heard, followed by a body that flew into the skies. Seeing him rush towards her, Raynare barely had time to avoid him.

" What … ? "

" Hey, Raynare. " Luffy exclaimed, seeing her. " Oh hey. "

" That moron. " Raynare muttered. " I was sure of it. "

She barely had time to join him when she heard Luffy snicker.

" Are you lost ? Hahaha! You really are not smart. "

Two seconds later, he had huge bumps on his head, while Rayanre's fist smoked.

" I'm going to kill you. "

" Shorry. "

" Hahaha. " Another voice laughed. " No matter how many years pass, Luffy will always remain Luffy. "

Turning around Raynare saw Ace behind her.

" Are you Luffy's brother ? "

" Indeed, my name is Ace! Nice to meet you ! "

Then he bowed to Raynare and thanked her.

" Thank you very much for taking care of Luffy when I'm not around to watch him. "

However, as soon as he raised his head, he saw the end of a spear of light in front of his face.

" It's impossible. " Cried Raynare. " You can't be Luffy's brother ! Luffy's family doesn't know politeness. "

Just scratching the back of his head, Ace said.

" It seems that Luffy has become even worse than I thought. "

" Hey, Raynare ! Where are the others ? "

" They have already left Nanohana! Nami asked me to find you. "

" Cool ! In that case, take us to where they are. "

" But no problem, captain. " Raynare assured, showing a smile in turn.

Suddenly she grabbed Ace's bag and flew off with him, leaving Luffy behind.

" Follow me, it's over there. "

" Hey ! It is not fair. "

Placing his hat on his head, Ace laughed.

" Your power is practical ! What devil fruit have you eaten ? "

Raynare remained silent. Other than Coby and his friends, no one was aware of Raynare's true identity. Yet she ends up asserting.

" I didn't eat any devil fruit! I am a true fallen angel. "

" No kidding ? That doesn't surprise me. "

" What does not surprise you ? "

" Many people would be afraid to be next to a person who is known to bring bad luck and be excluded from God ! However, Luffy is the type who wants to surround himself with original people. "

Sneering, Ace asserted.

" He is like that Luffy ! He doesn't care about the past or the powers of the people he meets! As long as he likes it, anything is likely to become his friend. "

Listening to him silently, Raynare finally smiled slightly before approving.

" Yes ! He is like that my captain. "

Finally, the duo landed not far from the ocean and started looking for the Merry.

" Given the time it took to find Luffy, our boat must not be far. "

Arriving then, Luffy had managed to follow Raynare, running. Catching his breath, he roared.

" It was really not nice! I thought you came to get me. "

" This is what I did. " Raynare asserted. " Thanks to me, you got out of Nanohana ! All we have to do is find our boat. "

" Is it not it, by any chance ? " Ace asked.

Sailing on the waves, the Merry could be seen in the distance.

" Merry. " Luffy rejoices, before throwing his fist at the boat.

Stretching out his arm, he managed to grab the Merry's railing.

" I got it. " He assured, before sticking his tongue out at Raynare. " Make your own way to get to the boat. "

Then rushing like a torpedo, he walked towards the boat and bumped into it violently. Seeing this, Raynare sighed.

" This fool realizes that it is much less painful to fly ? "

Sneering again, Ace ends up walking off in another direction.

" I will be back ! Before joining him, I have to go get my boat. "

" Your boat ? "

Standing up, Luffy noticed he was crushing Sanji and Chopper.

" Hi guys ! "

Immediately, the cook shook Luffy, while roaring.

" Motherfucker ! I'll throw you overboard. "

" Luffy. " Nami roared, pulling his cheeks. " Where have you been yet? "

" I am sorry. " He apologized.

" What an asshole, this guy. " Zoro muttered.

" Stupid as a Luffy, it should be in the dictionary. " Raynare remarked, landing on the railing.

" Raynare ? " Luffy wondered. " Where's Ace ? "

" He said he was going to look for his boat. "

" Your brother was with you ? " Yosaku wondered. " So that means he was able to escape Smoker ? "

" He must be really very powerful. " Johnny asserted.

" Yeah! He is very strong ! Even before he ate his Devil Fruit, I never once managed to defeat him. "

" Confirmation, this guy is a monster. " Neni remarked.

" Ask us another question. " Gin retorted. " If Ace is more powerful than Luffy, imagine the strength of Whitebeard. "

" I don't even want to meet him. "

" It's from the past. " Cried Luffy. " Today, I would win against him. "

" Yeah, you are the strongest, Luffy onii-san. " Menma assured him.

" Hahaha! It is true. "

" Are you sure ? "

Startling, Luffy sensed a presence behind him and stepped back the instant Ace landed on the boat.

" Hello everyone ! "

" Ace. " Luffy rejoices. " You were able to leave town. "

" Not thanks to you, anyway. "

Then, staring at his brother's crew, Ace bent down, before yelling.

" Thank you for taking care of my little brother ! I know he is an idiot with no way and who must end up annoying you with all the trouble that created. "

" Yes ! It's the case. " Everyone said.

" Sorry for that ! But I think I have to tell you. "

" Thank you for the '' gift ''. " Cried Sanji. " You probably have a lot to tell Luffy ! Do you want to come inside ? I could make you some tea. "

" No thanks ! I will especially not want to disturb. "

" Are you sure ? I can prepare a meat dish for you, if you prefer. "

There were two different reactions immediately.

" Meat. " Luffy shouted, while drooling. " I want some. "

" No, you really don't need to bother for me. " Assured Ace. " But I appreciate the invitation. "

" It's impossible that they are brothers. " Asserted the crew.

" Luffy is a selfish guy. " Usopp remarked.

" Very stupid. " Gin continued.

" He always thinks of his stomach first. " Lucy remarked.

" And he never acts like a captain. " Finished Zoro.

" This guy is very polite. " Sanji remarked.

" And he takes care of his brother. " Johnny continued.

" He is much better than his brother. " Usopp cried.

" The fraternity is something great. " Cried Chopper.

" It doesn't make sense, how two such different beings can be from the same family ? " Neni asked.

" This ... It is not very nice. " Vivi remarked, though she couldn't notice that it was true.

" It's my crew. " Luffy asserted. " Isn't it great ? "

" Yes ! I imagine it must be powerful since it was you who composed it. "

Hearing a suspicious noise, Bruno turned around and finally said.

" Baroque Works is here. "

" Billions. " Neni frightened, recognizing their boats.

" Them again ? " Luffy wondered.

" Great. " Gin rejoices. " Finally a little exercise. "

" You really want to fight against Braoque Works? " Raynare questioned, with a mocking smile. " If memory serves, you were beaten in one fell swoop by a ballerina four days ago. "

" Shut up ! I just underestimated the strength of that asshole Mr 2. "

" Drop. " Ace advised. " The navy will surely send boats over here to stop you! You have no time to waste. I'll take care of these guys. "

Hopping back, he let himself fall in the direction of his boat before beginning to walk towards the ships of the Baroque Works.

" What does he plan to do with such a tiny boat ? " Wanted to know Usopp.

Keeping his arms crossed, Bruno noticed that Ace was moving his boat forward with his flames.

" Interesting. "

" Hey, Luffy! Is it really a good idea to let him fight alone ? " Lucy asked.

" Yes, of course. "

" He is one of the commanders of Whitebeard. " Zoro remarked. " If this is true, then we should rather pity the guys he is going to face. "

" But there are five boats. " Chopper remarked.

Seeming to care how many enemies there were, Ace continued to smile, before igniting his fist.

" Pull ! Sink his boat! "

Many cannon balls were fired at Ace. The man, still calm, waited a few moments, before attacking.

" HIKEN ! "

He created a huge fist of flame, which destroyed all of the cannonballs, before pulverizing the five ships. In an instant, all the enemies were charred and only a few debris remained from their boats.

Seeing this, most of the pirates were stunned.

" In… Incredible. " Vivi said.

" This guy is a monster. " Cried Johnny, Yosaku and Neni.

" QUUUUAAA ! " Cried Carue.

" In fact, Ace is stronger than Luffy. " Menma remarked.

" It's clear. " Approved Raynare. " Who agrees to ask him to become our new captain ? "

" Hey. " Luffy got on his nerves, seeing many hands going up.

Who will join Luffy's crew?

Before Shells Town: Raynare - 9 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)

Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro

Kuro Arc: Usopp

Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 13 million -

Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku

Bow Drum: Chopper

Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin /? /? /? /?

Skypiea Arc:?

Arc Enies Lobby: Franky

Arc Post Enies-Lobby :?

Thriller Bark Arc: Brook

Punk Hazard Arc:?

Tesoro Arc :?

Dressrosa Bow :? /?

Wano Kuni Arc: Jinbei /?

Post Wano Kuni Arc:?

Arc Battle Teach :?

With other characters:

Buggy: Magi (OC), Bull (OC), Kuro, Morgan, Megumim -23 million- (Konosuba)

Arlong: Syra (OC)

Milhawk: Alice (OC)

Wapol: Musshuru

Crocodile: Noscula (OC), Mr 6 (OC), Miss Halloween (OC)

Garp: Sakura (Zombieland Saga)

Gold D. Roger: Igneel - 1.380 billion - (Fairy Tail), Acacia (Toriko), Bardock (Dragon ball Z)

Individual: Bruno (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure); Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan); Menma (Anohana); Neni (Mr 9), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Eevee (Pokemon)