"Ace is now part of the crew." Luffy cried, raising a mug.
"Health." Shouted Usopp, Chopper, Yosaku and Menma.
"Who said I was joining this crew ? "
"Forget about it." Nami advised him. "Better not argue with Luffy! Just enjoy our hospitality."
"That's very nice of you."
Drinking his mug, Ace could watch the group of revelers, as well as the other people present on the deck of the boat. So he caught sight of Raynare's mischievous smile, as Lucy kept asking her to give her less revealing clothes. For answer, Raynare had ended up using her magic, to make Lucy's bra disappear, making Lucy scream.
" Give it to me ! Give it to me ! "
" Very pretty chest. " Raynare said, examining it, with an unhealthy smile. " Are your breasts really real ? "
" Give me back my bra. "
Finally snapping her fingers, Raynare made the garment reappear. Noting that he was indeed in its place, Lucy ended up squatting, before starting to sulk.
" You sulk ? " Raynare questioned, having fun pushing her finger into Lucy's cheek. " You really are a kid, actually. "
" Don't approach me, I am not talking to you anymore. "
Raynare only chuckled. Hearing her, Lucy couldn't help but find Raynare's demeanor much more jovial than usual. Since Drum Island, the fallen angel had multiplied her teasing towards Lucy, enjoying having fun making fun of her without really being mean. Raynare was actually showing that her confidence in Lucy had grown even stronger. The blonde had become the most important person in her eyes.
Seeing this, Lucy asked herself a question. She perfectly remembered Virgo's proposal to ask Raynare to be part of Fairy Tail. Lucy would of course agree to let the fallen angel follow her into her world. Nonetheless, she was unsure whether Raynare would accept or ultimately prefer to return to her own world. Additionally, no one could figure out how to allow Raynare to join Lucy's world.
Lucy didn't want to give Raynare false hopes, therefore, she preferred to keep quiet, until she could know a way to be able to take Raynare into her world.
Turning his gaze, Ace then saw Bruno leaning against the mast of the boat. With his eyes closed, the man seemed focused and very undecided. Just by looking at him, Ace could know that Bruno was asking himself multitudes of unanswered questions.
Of all of Luffy's crew, Ace found Bruno the least fit on this boat. Even compared to Nami or Raynare, Bruno was too… serious. All of the crew had at least one flaw except Bruno. He was the complete opposite of Luffy.
Thinking too, Johnny was seated near the bow of the ship and watching the banks the Merry was skirting. Thinking back on all his fights since meeting Luffy, Johnny clenched his fist. Since joining the crew, he hadn't known a single victory. Instead, he had known nothing but defeat and humiliation. Looking at his hands, he asserted.
" I was the one who asked Luffy to let me come with him! And yet, this is only dishonoring him. "
Staring at Alabasta, he swore to himself.
" I would not leave this island, until I won at least one fight ! If we win, I want to celebrate our victory without feeling guilty. "
Being able to see the different people on this boat, Ace understood that Luffy had mysteriously managed to form a most unusual crew.
'' By the way Ace, what are you doing here ? " Luffy asked him.
" I am looking for a man. " Ace explained to him. " His name is Blackbeard. "
Hearing this, Chopper turned to him.
" The man who ravaged my island ? "
" You know him ? "
" No, I have never met him ! In fact, considering what happened next, I have little reason to blame him ! He can even be considered as one of the saviors of our country. "
Raynare, for her part, remained silent. Strangely enough, in her world, a very famous former pirate had an identical name. Funny coincidence.
" Is he a pirate ? " Wanted to know Johnny. " It's strange, no matter how much I looked at all the wanted notices, his name doesn't appear anywhere. "
" He was part of the second division of Whitebeard pirates ! So that was one of my men! Until he commits the irreparable, on a pirate ship ! He killed one of his companions and fled after seizing his treasure ! As commander, I must find him and eliminate him. "
Hearing it, Lucy repeated.
" Eliminate him ? Wouldn't you rather defeat him and have the navy capture him ? "
" Sorry, I cannot ! Don't see me as a murderer, I hate unnecessary violence ! However, in this kind of situation, I cannot show mercy. "
" What has to do with Alabasta ? " Wanted to know Nami.
" According to some rumors, a man saw him here. "
Swallowing his saliva, Usopp began to lift several fingers from his hand.
" Crocodile… Baroque Works… Smoker and his men… Blackbeard…! My god, that's a lot of enemies to fight. "
" I'm going to Yuba. " Ace announced. " And you ? "
" Us too. " Vivi assured. " Once we reach the Sandora river we will stop at Erumalu! We will then cross a desert that separates Enumalu and Yuba ! This is where is the rebel leader. "
" I understand ! So if you go to Yuba, I guess nothing could stop us from going together. "
" With you by our side, I feel reassured. " Yosaku asserted.
" Ace, could you show us your power again ? " Menma questioned, her eyes lit up. " It's so awesome! Even more awesome than the power of Luffy onii-san. "
" Maybe later ! Here, I would risk inadvertently burning this boat. "
" Youpi ! "
Eventually opening a eye, Bruno watched the group as no one seemed to be afraid of what was to come next. Was he the only one to fear the power of Baroque Works ?
" You also find it useless ? "
Remaining still, Bruno felt Gin's presence on the other side of the mast. Remaining calm Burno asked.
" What ? "
" Can we really stop an army of 300,000 men with just a chat ? " Gin asked.
Staying a few seconds without saying anything, Bruno ends up telling the truth.
" No, it's impossible. "
" Hello ! I am Captain Onigiri-Usopp. "
Having put his finger in a rice dumpling, Usopp amused himself by making the food move and 'talk', before confronting it with a huge mass of rice.
" Oh ? Who are you ? "
" I'm the rice snowman. " Luffy assured, presenting his creation.
Eating an onigiri, Gin ends up seeing Sanji hitting the duo with two pans, while roaring.
" Don't play with food. "
Then pointing to a sink, he pointed to Menma who was doing the dishes.
" If you're bored, go help Menma with the dishes. "
" I have already washed all the glasses, Sanji. " Assured the child, with foam on her face. " There are only the plates left. "
" Thank you for helping out, Menma. " Sanji thanked her, giving her a pat on the head.
Grumbling then, he told the other pirates.
" Take an example on her ! This child is more mature than the three of you put together. "
" Why am I included in the lot ? " Wanted to know Gin, while picking up another ball of rice.
" Stop eating our provisions. " Sanji roared. " With you and Luffy around, it's impossible to finish preparing our meals before we disembark. "
" Can I make myself useful in anything ? " Ace asked.
Still surprised at the man's politeness, Sanji immediately exclaimed.
" No, no ! You are on this boat as a guest ! It would be rude for us to make you do household chores. "
Then he heard Gin ask.
" Are you sure it's a good way to wash the dishes ? "
" Yes ! It is much faster. "
Turning around, Sanji then saw Usopp holding a plate in his hands, and Luffy using a mop to clean it.
" And there you go ! It's clean in two seconds. "
" Don't wash the dishes with the mop. "
Still thinking, Bruno felt a draft, while Zoro made quick movements with huge dumbbells. Taking advantage of this to escape the heat, Chopper had put himself near Zoro.
" What a pleasant breeze! Don't you think so, Bruno ? "
Too concentrated, Bruno did not hear him.
" Bruno ? "
" Hum ? What's up ? "
" You are strange. " Said the reindeer. " You are always thinking, without anyone knowing what. "
" I'm just trying to guess the strategy of the enemy as well as his strength ! In addition, we also have to take into account the percentage of chance we have of winning this fight! Establishing the right strategy is the key to winning a fight. "
" Is not Luffy doing it ? "
" Tsss. " Simply said Bruno. " Hopefully he's able to at least operate what serves as his brain. "
At that moment, Vivi walked past the trio and moved closer to Nami and Lucy.
" Nami-san, I have a favor to ask you! Can we drop anchor here for a while? "
" Hum? To do what ? "
" I am going to give Carue a mission of the utmost importance. " Vivi told her, holding a letter in her hand.
" QUAAA ? "
A few minutes later, Carue and Vivi were out of the boat while Vivi explained the mission to her animal.
" Carue ! I want you to go to Alubarna Palace alone and deliver this letter to my father! I wrote down everything I and Igaram discovered about Crocodile, as well as the Baroque Works plot ! I also state that I am alive and that I have extremely determined companions by my side. "
Staring at Carue, Vivi questioned her.
" Can I give you this mission ? You will have to cross the desert alone to the palace. "
" QUA ! " Carue assured, making a military salute.
Smiling, Vivi folded her letter and tucked it under a blanket that covered the duck.
" Listen to me, the nights are very cold in the desert, so don't lose this blanket ! And most importantly, make sure you don't run out of water during your crossing, okay ? "
" QUA ! "
" Do your best." Luffy told it.
" The future of the country depends on you, Carue. " Neni assured it, raising his thumb.
And as the duck nodded, Vivi finished.
" Especially, tell my father that this kingdom is about to be saved. "
" QUA ! "
Immediately, the duck began its long marathon and began to run at full speed. However, no sooner had he gone twenty meters than he stopped to drink two sips of water, before resuming a run.
" I told you to ration the water. "
Finally, the giant duck ran so far that no one could see it.
" Carue, I'm counting on you. "
Having opened one eye, Bruno mumbled.
" I doubt that will change much. "
Being with him on the boat, Zoro, Gin and Raynare said nothing. In fact, just like Bruno, each of them was skeptical about the success of Vivi's plan. How was she going to go about proving to the rebel leader that Crocodile is the cause of the sudden drought that has hit the country for two years?
However, each of them preferred to be silent, leaving Luffy to choose the destination.
For his part, Ace continued to smile.
" I knew Crocodile was hanging out in Alabasta but I had no idea he wanted to overthrow the country! It must be said that his title of Shichibukai allows him to go where he wants and stay there as long as he wants! It is very practical to prepare a Machiavellian plan. "
" Become the king of a country. " Said Raynare. " It must be the dream of many people ! Nevertheless, I really doubt that this country offers much wealth to Crocodile, now that it has impoverished it. "
" If it is, becoming king is just a facade. " Retorted Ace. " He may have a much darker plan. "
" More obscure ? " Zoro wondered.
" Yosh. " Luffy cried, getting back on the boat. " Let's set sail. "
Being quietly seated on a seat, Nico Robin heard the sound of glass breaking. Curious, she turned her face towards Crocodile, who had just broken his glass which he held in his hand.
" Sorry ? I must have misheard! Please repeat, Mr X. "
" Crocodile, don't play deaf with me. " Noscula advised him, in a nonchalant voice, through a den-den mushi. " I repeat anyway: Princess Nefertari Vivi is still alive ! I saw her with my own eyes, in Nanohana, in the company of Mugiwara and his crew. "
" How can this be possible, you moron ? " Roared Crocodile.
" Hey, don't yell at me. " Noscula replied. " It is not my fault ! You told me that one of your agents had deleted her ! An incompetent, if you want my opinion! Anyway! I'm calling to tell you that Princess Vivi is on this island and is with Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace. "
" Portgas ? " Crocodile wondered. " May I know the reason for his presence here ? "
'' Apparently Mugiwara and he are brothers ! Also, he managed to sink five ships in Nanohana in a fraction of a second ! Not to mention that Smoker is starting to have doubts that you are the boss of Baroque Works! And to finish, … "
Putting a finger on the den-den mushi, Crocodile saw it dry up in a few moments, ending the call. Then he stood up and faced a window hidden by a thick curtain.
" A problem, Mr 0 ? " Nico Robin innocently questioned him.
" Even though Portgas D. Ace is here, he only represents a bucket of water thrown into a desert ! It makes no difference to my plan ! At worst, his presence here will force me to kill him, just like Mugiwara. "
" Without wanting to frighten you, this gesture means wanting to declare war on a yonko. " Nico Robin remarked.
" Not matter! Once I get there, nothing and no one can stop me ! And I'll crush anyone who has the stupid idea of getting in my way. "
" Nami, is it so hot in the desert ? " Wanted to know Chopper.
" Of course ! The temperature can sometimes rise to over fifty degrees. "
" What ? " The reindeer frightened, being unsure of surviving such a temperature.
For his part, Sanji was on all fours on the ground, sobbing. Not far from him, Raynare had ended up giving new clothes to Lucy and the others women in order to protect them from the sunlight.
" Why ? " He sobbed.
" We don't have the choice. " Vivi affirmed. " Because we would be burnt by the sun's rays if we left our skin exposed. "
" It is not fair. "
Seer him, Zoro asserted.
" You're pitiful. "
" Harassment of a princess, is it not punishable by law ? " Neni asked.
Seeing the provisions and other luggage to carry, Lucy asked.
" I hope we can take everything away and not be too busy during our walk. "
'' Don't worry, Lucy ! We're here to help. "
Immediately, the blonde saw Loke and Virgo already dressed in clothes for traveling in the desert and having a big bag on their shoulders.
" The unity of spirits is ready for this march of hell. " Loke assured.
" Ok ! " Virgo added, giving a military salute.
" What are you doing here ? "
" I will still not let you walk and suffer in this heat. " Loke cried, pretending to cry. " I'll carry your bag, Lucy ! No, I would carry you. "
" Another remark like that and I'll seal your key. "
For her part, Virgo began to stare at Raynare, who was also packing her things. If this walk could keep her close to Raynare, she wasn't going to miss it for the world.
" Hello, the lion. " Cried Luffy. " Hi, Maid-go. "
" Mugiwara, are you able to remember at least the first name of one of Lucy's spirits ? " Loke questioned.
" Hum ? Yes, of course ! There is the crab, the goat, the bull, the scorpion… "
" Forget about it. "
" Virgo-san. " Cried Sanji. " It's so good to see you. "
Immediately, he gave her a small bag, while telling her.
" There's a lunch, if you ever get hungry during the day. "
" Thank you. " Virgo said simply, knowing that eating wasn't necessary for a spirit.
Then staring at Loke, Sanji stared at him for a few seconds. Finally, almost heaving a sigh, he ended up throwing another bag at him.
" That's for you. "
Grabbing the small bag, Loke just smiled, before declaring.
" Thank you, it's very kind of you. "
Astonished, Lucy wanted to know.
'' Have you two made peace ? "
" We support each other, that's all. "
Finally, the boat moored near the shore. Shifting the anchor, Zoro was surprised to see figures swimming in the water.
" Hum? Fishes ? "
Emerging from the water, dozens of seal-like creatures with a turtle shell faced the Merry.
" What is that ? " Wanted to know Nami.
" Kung-fu Dugongs. " Vivi recognized them.
" Ouah, they are so cute. " Menma cried.
" Is it edible ? " Wanted to know Luffy.
" You are really capable of eating anything, you. " Usopp remarked.
Suddenly, a Kung-Fu Dugongs uttered various cries which Chopper translated.
" You have to face me and beat me if you want to land here ! If you're too scared, go and land on the other side, weaklings. "
" I have never seen a seal so sure of himself. " Gin asserted.
For his part, not finding these "seals" very terrifying, Usopp put a foot on the railing, before asserting.
" I am not going to be called a weakling without reacting ! Captain Usopp will show you his power. "
" I am coming with you. " Yosaku assured, jumping with Neni.
" Finally a little exercise. "
" Don't go. " Cried Vivi. " These animals are very strong in combat. "
Too late. The animal had defeated Usopp and Yosaku in seconds and was now trying to punch Neni who had difficulty parrying them with his baseball bats. Eventually, the man found it best to do a back flip and get back on the boat.
" Damn it, they are very strong in combat. "
" Bullied by a seal, the shame. " Raynare remarked.
" Shut up. "
" I won. " Luffy exclaimed, as he had just defeated a Kung-Fu Dugong.
" The level of power between the captain and his sailors seems to me slightly different. " Loke asserted, with an amused smile.
" Oh no ! It's even worse. " Vivi affirmed. " The moral code of the Kung Fu Dugongs obliges them to become the disciples of the one who defeated them. "
Indeed, as soon as the animal got up, he stared at Luffy with admiration, and ended up greeting him.
" True martial arts practitioners. " Zoro remarked.
" This look reminds me of someone. " Raynare asserted, having fun sadistically pulling Virgo's cheek.
" Raynare-sama…"
Then, seconds later, the entire group of Kung-Fu Dugongs stared in awe of Luffy, as he had defeated each of them.
" Stop making disciples. " Vivi roared.
"Why did I come with this asshole?" Bruno wanted to know.
" HAHAHA. " Giggles Luffy. " All of you, obey my every command. "
" GONG. " Cried the dugongs.
" On guard ! And give it a punch. "
" GONG ! "
" Another punch. "
" GONG ! "
" Another one more. "
" GONG. "
" Is he a boxing master or teacher ? " Wanted to know Lucy.
" I don't know this guy. " Gin asserted, eyes lowered.
" Well ! On the way to Yuba. " Luffy cried.
Slapping his forehead, Zoro cried out.
" You are not going to let them accompany us. "
" GONG. " Cried the Kung Fu Dugong, standing in line, behind Luffy.
" What ? Lucy has the right to take her lion with her. "
" Don't compare me to a domestic animal. " Roared the interested party.
" Luffy, you can't. " Nami asserted.
" Kung-Fu Dugongs cannot live out of water for very long. " Vivi explained to him.
" Come on, Dugongs, get back to the water. " Lucy ordered them gently.
Nevertheless, the dugongs began to hug Luffy's legs and refused to let him go without them. Seeing this, the three women couldn't help but think.
" This is so cute. "
" Why not take them ? " Menma wanted to know, as she hugged a dugong.
" Do you want to see them die or what ? " Raynare questioned her.
Seeing the crew members struggling to separate Luffy from his new fans, Chopper finally asserts.
" I know. "
Rummaging through the bags, he finally got some food out.
" Here ! I'll give you this as a reward if you stay here wisely, okay ? "
Seeing the piece of meat he was holding in his hands, the kung fu dugongs rushed towards him and ended up engulfing him under a tide of bodies.
" Chopper. " Usopp frightened.
A few minutes later, Sanji found himself forced to give some of the food to the animals. Once done, the dugong greeted their master with tears, while Luffy cried out.
" Goodbye ! See you later ! "
" You speak of a group of warriors. " Raynare laughed. " They abandoned their 'master' for food. "
Wrapping her arm around Virgo's shoulders, she asked her.
'' Would you betray me so easily, my little Virgo ? "
" No way. " Virgo asserted. " I would betray Hime before I betray you ! It is a promise. "
" Hey. " Lucy got on her nerves.
'' Luffy, why do you always have to get us in trouble ? " Nami got angry.
" That's what I did ? They are the ones who wanted to accompany me. "
" As if we could let them come with us! Aquatic animals are not made to survive in a desert ! If Chopper hadn't offered them food, how would we have done ? "
" There was something strange with them. " Affirmed the reindeer. " Despite being powerful, I noticed that they were starting to have signs of malnutrition ! I think they have a hard time feeding. "
" You mean these animals weren't at their best ? " Neni wondered. " I was forced to back down by fighting against them. "
" Don't complain. " Yosaku growled, while having bandages on his face. " At least you weren't hit ! Hey, Johnny, why didn't you come and help me ? "
" I decided to stop rushing headlong. " Retorted his comrade. " If we had known the level of these animals, Usopp and you would have avoided being beaten like this. "
" We… We didn't lose. " Lies Yosaku.
" You are right. " Loke asserted. " It was rather a humiliation. "
" Shut up. "
" Hey, Loke. " Cried Gin. " As our food reserves have dwindled, can you give us a crate of food for the trip again ? "
"You bring so much food from our dimension requires a lot of energy." Loke taught him. "If that were to happen, Virgo and I would have to stay in the spirit world to rest for a while ! Therefore, we will only use this method as a last resort."
"As long as I don't die of hunger."
"Stupid Luffy." Sanji growled.
Leading the group, Menma stopped at the top of the sandy hill and cried out.
"Hey, there is a city."
"Hmm ?" Bruno wondered, arriving behind her, with Vivi.
Seeing the city in question, Vivi froze. Seeing her face, Bruno asked.
"Is it Erumalu?"
Vivi just nodded. In front of the trio, sand covered much of the dwellings in the city, which was now deserted. Instead of an oasis, there was only a city that had suffered a severe drought.
" What ? " Nami wondered, arriving. " I thought you said Erumalu was nicknamed the 'green city'. "
Remaining silent at first, Vivi finally said.
" Erumalu is the example of the evil that Baroque Works has done to this country ! Because of them, the people of Alabasta suffered, including this city. "
Finishing by advance, the group of pirates ventured into the ruins of the city. Looking left to right, Loke asserted.
" This city is nothing but desolation. "
" Even a professional thief would not find anything to steal. " Gin remarked. " No water, no food, no life… there is nothing here. "
" However, Erumalu, until its demise, was a bustling city filled with lush plants. "
" This place ? " Zoro wondered, kicking a tree lightly.
The tree was so dry that its trunk broke from the kick. Watching him fall to the ground, Johnny and Yosaku swallowed their saliva, before noticing.
" Looks like the rain hasn't fallen here in years. "
" For three years. " Vivi told them.
" Three years ? "
" Yes, it's been three years since not a drop of rain fell in the kingdom of Alabasta. "
" How is this possible ? " Neni asked. " I mean, oddly this coincides with the date of Baroque Work's creation, it may be impossible for an organization to be able to control the weather of an entire country. "
" In addition, the river where we left the Merry is not far from here. " Zoro remarked.
" Yes, why not have drawn water there ? " Wanted to know Usopp.
" The answer is however simple. " Vivi assured. " A complete lack of precipitation is a disaster that has not happened to Alabasta for thousands of years! But there is a place where it has always rained. "
Listening to him, Bruno suggested.
" The capital of Alabasta, where the king resides. "
" How did you guess ? "
" Your people are about to start a civil war. " Bruno remarked. " However, even with a change of king, the situation of this country never improved ! However, if the people find that the rain is only falling on the city where the king is located, then everyone will think that the king has found a way to control the rain! I bet that's why there is this war. "
" Very good suggestion. " Ace congratulated him, showing a smile. " I'm amazed that someone like you is on the crew of… "
" I am not a pirate. " Bruno retorted sharply. " Just an ally. "
" Vivi onee-chan, can your daddy control the rain ? " Menma asked. " It's so great. "
" He can't do it. " Vivi retorted. " Initially, when it rained only in Alubarna, the capital of Alabasta, everyone nicknamed this phenomenon '' royal miracle ''! However, one day a ship arrived and everyone found it was carrying Dance Powder, ordered by the King. "
" Dance powder ? " Nami wondered.
" What is that ? " Lucy asked her.
" This is a substance that is nicknamed "the powder that makes rain come". "
" Is she capable of creating rain ? " Chopper asked her.
" Not really ! It is said that it was designed by a seeker of a kingdom where the rain never fell! For it to work, you have to burn this powder until it turns into a green mist that will rise in the air, and artificially create a downpour. "
" AHHHH! I know. " Cried Luffy. " I ate it not so long ago and it tasted terrible. "
" It cannot be eaten, fool. "
" But how is that a problem for this country ? " Wanted to know Johnny.
" Yes, why see this thing as a curse? " Yosaku adds. " With this drought, this powder is a miracle, right ? "
" It is prohibited and very difficult to find. " Gin told them.
" What ? " The duo wondered.
" Before our departure on the Grand Line, Krieg had wanted to buy a large quantity, in case the crew ran out of water! However, even a feared pirate like us couldn't find any! In addition, the Dance Powder is very expensive! Few can afford enough powder to save an entire country from drought. "
" This powder must therefore have a huge flaw. " Understood Bruno. " This artificial rain must be toxic or something. "
" When this powder was first used, the locals danced for a long time while the rain was falling, hence the name. " Nami asserted. " Nevertheless, Bruno is right, it has a huge drawback ! Indeed, it causes drought around the country that uses it. "
" What ? " Raynare wondered. " Could you translate? "
" To put it simply, Dance Powder is mainly deposited on small clouds which, otherwise, would have continued to travel with the wind, gorging themselves with humidity! This forces them to release all the water they contain, before making them disappear. "
" Oh ? " Usopp wondered. " So the rainwater that was intended for other countries is disappearing because of this. "
" That's it ! And as a result, many wars broke out in different countries, which resulted in severe human suffering! The World Government has since outlawed the manufacture and possession of Dance Powder. "
" It is therefore a powder that brings happiness and despair. " Ace remarked.
" I understand everything. " Loke asserted, arms behind his head. " Using Dance Powder, Baroque Works steals rain from across the country and only drops it on Alubarna ! Crocodile has accused Vivi's father and the war has started ! Even if you won't like what I'm about to say, I have to admit that Crocodile is very smart."
With a kick, Sanji knocked him down in a strange trail to the ground.
" Hey ! "
'' What's that streak, Vivi-chan ? "
" This is where the canal used to be used by the town to drain water from the Sandora river ! However, even this canal was mysteriously destroyed ! Without it, the Green City was no longer able to meet its water needs ! The inhabitants nevertheless continued to wait desperately! But it never rained ! Then, finally, the villagers left to find another city where water could be found! Since this incident with the Dance Powder, suspicions of the king have multiplied. "
A strong wind hit the pirates, forcing them to shield their faces from the sand. Astonished, Luffy suddenly ends up seeing a body on the ground, a little further away.
" Hey, there is someone there. "
" What ? Vivi wondered. " Is there a person still alive here ? "
Seeing a few people running, Lucy cried out.
" Virgo, I think we'll need your skills. "
" This is useless. " Raynare retorted.
" Huh ? "
" As Vivi said, there is nothing alive here. "
Indeed, hardly Luffy and Vivi approached the body that they noticed its strange aspect. The person in front of them was just a skeleton, half sunk in the sand. Seeing him, Vivi finally crouched down near the skeleton, before whispering.
'' What did my father and the inhabitants of this kingdom ? Sacrifice the lives of the people who fought against nature to live in this desert ! Why ? By what right does Crocodile do this ? "
Beginning to sob, she cried out.
" I would never forgive him. "
At that moment, a building collapsed not far from the group.
" How ? " Vivi wondered.
Having hit the building to vent his anger Luffy watched him collapse. Imitating him, Sanji, Usopp, Johnny and Yosaku stood still.
" Damn it. " Grumbled Zoro. " What a bunch of kids. "
" The friends ? " Vivi wondered.
" Vivi. " Cried Luffy. " We must move forward! No way to let Crocodile do it. "
" Yeah, even though he's a Shichibukai, we're not afraid of him. " Usopp assured.
" Sister-Vivi, I will fight by your side without backing down. " Johnny swore to her.
" Yeah! We are pirates, after all. " Yosaku adds.
" Princess Wednesday, I will fight for you too. " Neni assured.
" We are all with you, Vivi. " Lucy finished.
Seeing her friends around her, the princess couldn't help but nod. Hearing the pirates speak, Bruno crouched down beside the skeleton. Putting a hand on the ground, he created a zipper and opened the floor. Seeing him do it, Gin then took hold of the skeleton, before putting it in the breach, which Bruno then closed. So the man buried the skeleton.
" Luffy-san…" Bruno continued. " You made the promise to defeat Crocodile, didn't you? "
" Hum? Why ? "
Anger could be read in Bruno's eyes.
" Sorry, but I want to defeat him. "
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)