Holding a den-den mushi, the King of Alabasta was now facing the crowd of Alubarna, as if he had been appointed to replace Vivi's speech.

" Oh ? Looks like the princess has been replaced. " Ryuk remarked, while he was still on a rooftop with Light. " Did you plan this, Light? "

" Of course. " Assured the boy, closing his book, while smiling. " Now Alabasta will declare war on the rest of the world, allying with Mugiwara. "

" Hum ? "

" As many have heard, my daughter, Vivi, has just left ! Yes, she left alongside Monkey D. Luffy, an East Blue pirate. "

Hearing this, there were many whispers or whisperings, while many did not understand what was going on.

" You are probably wondering why! It is very simple ! Know that, contrary to what the world government tried to make you believe, it was not the Navy that beat Crocodile! It's Monkey D. Luffy! And I saw him defeat Crocodile, with my own eyes. "

There was then a heavy silence, as the king continued.

" Despite being a pirate, this man saved my daughter and escorted her here! And it is also thanks to him, if Alabasta could be saved! This man is a hero! And despite this, the Navy dares to criticize him and, above all, to try to pass themselves off as the good guys! The world government is the organization that dares to whitewash the crimes of the Shishibukais and leaves them to act without doing anything! And they did nothing to help us! They weren't even aware of Crocodile's actions! Here is the truth! And if you want proof, here's one. "

Rummaging in his clothes, he took out a mini den-mushi which he placed in front of a megaphone which allowed him to be heard throughout Alabasta. Activating the snail, the king among everyone to hear.

" Here is the Cipher Pool! King Cobra, if we are contacting you, it is to establish a market with you! It seems, because of the actions of a shishibukai, that your kingdom has almost collapsed! On behalf of the world government, we apologize to you! Nevertheless, according to our reports, it seems that, in order to defeat Crocodile, your daughter brought in a gang of pirates, whose captain is Monkey D. Luffy! Even if it was to survive, this remains a crime in the eyes of the government, which cannot stand still in the face of this action which we deem "terrorism"! instead of going to the pirates for help, she should have come to the Navy, which makes her a criminal! And that's why a bounty was put on his head! Our deal is simple: if you openly state that Colonel Smoker is the man who defeated Crocodile, we wouldn't do anything against your daughter! Otherwise, it is your entire family that we see as the enemy of the world government! You have 48 hours to announce this speech! If you don't, be sure we'll come and capture your daughter. ''

There was another silence, while everyone could hear this speech, Luffy and the others.

" What is this joke ? " Wanted to know Yosaku. " Sister-Vivi… a criminal ? "

" They are not ashamed of anything. " Sanji growled, crushing his cigarette between his teeth.

Glancing at Vivi, to see her lower her gaze, Bruno finally grabbed an iron spear, which was still on the pontoon of the Merry and, using brute force, he twisted it between his fingers. .

"It's unthinkable! Even the mafia of my world had a code of honor that the world government of this world doesn't. "

" Did you hear ? " Wanted to know Cobra. " Not only does the government openly admit to being at fault, but, in addition, it does not hesitate to use blackmail to put pressure on us, to hide their mistake! And I refuse that! You see, if Vivi left, it was to protect her country! She's ready to become a pirate and take on the government rather than know you are in danger! And in this kind of situation, what kind of father would I be if I decided to let her fight on her own? "

Suddenly inhaling, he cried out.

" People of Alabasta, I beg your pardon for those who will be angry at my next statement, but I want my next law to be enforced! I want… Alabasta to leave world government and become an independent country. "

New silence across the country.

" I understand the fear or anger of some, but I beg you to understand me! My daughter fought for our freedom and the world government, to reward her, wants her dead! I refuse to work with these men again! So, just, please, I, as your king, would like to receive your support! That's all I had to say. "

And as soon as he finished his speech, he bowed on his knees to the crowd, while the guards around him begged him to raise his head.

" I beg you ! Understand my decision. "

There was still a heavy silence among the crowd. Then suddenly someone screamed.

" Long live King Cobra. "

" Yeah, down with the world government. "

" We will follow the king's decision. "

" Yes, let's support poor Princess Vivi. "

" What … ? " Wondered the king, raising his head.

" KING COBRA! KING COBRA! KING COBRA! "

" Dad ? " Vivi wondered, her hands in front of her mouth, as tears began to appear in her eyes.

" So that's speech. " Johnny remarked. " Well spoken, the king. "

" I don't know much about the laws of this world, but it looked more like a declaration of war. " Bruno remarked.

" The world government brings together more than a hundred countries around the world. " Nami swallowed. " It is the most powerful power in the world! But then, Alabasta will… "

" No problem. " Vivi reassured her then. " Alabasta is not afraid! It is now I who will be targeted. "

" Will it be okay ? " Lucy asked her.

" Of course. " Vivi assured. " Because from now on, I would be able to defend myself. "

...

Putting his hand on Vivi's shoulder, Cobra had asserted.

"Vivi… whether you go or stay here, I doubt I can protect you ! I refuse to obey the blackmail of the Cipher Pol! However, I also refuse to put you in danger! That's why I decided to accept. "

" Father ... he did not question. " Vivi retorted. " If we do this, we will truly betray our country. "

" But if I refuse, it is you who will become their target! And, believe me, Vivi, who will never hesitate to destroy our country until they can find you. "

Hearing this, Vivi asserted.

" In that case, I would go. "

" Don't say anything, Vivi! Can you really imagine yourself capable of living a life where you will be chased, day and night! Do you really think you can live like a pirate ? "

Suddenly, a confident smile appeared on Vivi's face, as she nodded.

" Yes ! Because my friends will be there to protect me. "

Hearing this, Cobra looked surprised at first. Then, finally, he nodded his head as well.

" I understand ! After all, I suspected your reaction. "

Turning to Pell, who was at Igaram and Chaca's side, Cobra asserted.

" In this case, we have something for you! I got it a few months ago and thought I would give it to a trusted soldier! But ultimately, I think it will have another use. "

Seeing Pell arrive with something in his hands, Vivi was surprised.

" But it's … ? "

...

Surprised, Luffy and his crew saw Vivi holding an object in her hand, which everyone except the immigrant crew immediately recognized as a devil fruit.

" This is what my father told me. "

" A devil fruit ? " Nami wondered.

" It's the first time I've seen one. " Usopp asserted.

" Is that the famous fruit that gave Luffy's powers ? " Raynare wondered, examining the fruit in detail.

Then, rummaging under her clothes, Vivi pulled out a sheet, which was her own wanted poster. "Nefertari Vivi, the fallen princess ! Wanted for 25 million berrys. "

" Here is the wanted notice which will appear in all the newspapers tomorrow! My betrayal will be known to all and will serve to cover the lies of the government! Therefore, in order to silence me, many people will come to us to eliminate me! I know that I am weak and, therefore, I want to use this fruit, to obtain new powers. "

" Do you plan to eat it ? " Wanted to know Zoro.

Looking at the fruit, Vivi finally nodded, before opening her mouth. Yet just as she was about to bite into it, she noticed Johnny's gaze. Despite his glasses, it was obvious that the man was looking at the fruit with envy.

Knowing full well that the man dreamed of being able to have the powers of a devil's fruit, Vivi ended up handing the fruit to him.

" Johnny, do you want it ? "

Looking at Vivi in surprise, Johnny then looked down at the fruit she was attempting for him. Hesitant for a few seconds, the man finally shakes his head.

" No ! Sorry, Vivi! But I refuse! I want to earn my fruit and the power it will give me! I don't want to be offered it! I want to get it like a warrior. "

Hearing it, Zoro smiled, while Vivi nodded. Finally, opening her jaws again, she bit into the fruit.

" Vivi, wait. " Cried Luffy. " It really tastes horrible. "

Too late. Sensing the taste of the piece she had in her mouth, Vivi dropped the rest of the fruit, while her face turned purple. Wanting to vomit, the princess had to put her hands in front of her mouth, so as not to spit it all out. Finally, the pirates heard her swallow what she had in her mouth.

Immediately grimacing and stuck out her tongue, Vivi declared.

" I have the impression of eating rotten fruit. "

" No doubt that it is a devil's fruit. " Sanji asserted, picking up what was left of the fruit. " By the way, Vivi-san, do you know the power of this fruit ? "

" Not at all. " Vivi confessed. " My father had no idea. "

" Hey, Mugiwara. " Cried Mr 2, watching the Navy ships being unable to follow them. " We must flee, before other boats arrive. "

Nodding, Luffy turned to his crew, before noticing.

'' Guys… what we experienced here was our very first Grand Line adventure! We have defeated Crocodile… and we have collected three new companions! Did any of you forget something at Alabasta or are you all good to go ? "

" Of course. " Assured his crew.

Nodding, Luffy rushed over to the bow of the Merry, before stretching his finger forward.

" In that case, let's go! "

Suddenly stopping, Luffy saw a Navy ship approaching them.

" Hum ? " He wondered, narrowing his eyes.

" Another navy's boat ? " Yosaku wondered. " We'd better take advantage of the Merry's small size to get around it and take it up a notch. "

Looking through his riflescopes, Usopp suddenly screamed.

" This is not true. "

Looking at the boat, Usopp had quickly seen the Smoker's silhouette, who already had his jut in his hand.

" MUGIWARA ! " Roared the colonel. " Now that Crocodile is defeated, we can settle our scores. "

" Smoker-san ? " Lucy wondered.

" Shit. " Gin growled. " Impossible to get around the boat! This guy is able to fly over water. "

" What are we going to do ? " Chopper frightened.

Trying to find a solution, Luffy was suddenly surprised to see Bonclay's boat speed up to rush towards Smoker's.

" What … ? Bon-chan? "

With his arms crossed on the bow of his ship, Mr 2 remained standing and motionless as he stared at the ship in front of him. If he was alive, it was thanks to Luffy and his friends. Therefore, realizing that Smoker was going to be too difficult an opponent for the Mugiwara to fight, Bonclay decided to protect them.

" Guys ! " Cried the transvestite, turning to his crew. " I'm sorry to ask you that but… will you agree to follow me ? "

Already armed, his crew smiled confidently as they asserted.

" We are the crew of the valiant Mr 2. "

" Yeah! There is no reason for us to lose. "

Nodding, Bonclay was about to give the order to attack Smoker's ship. However, seeing a hand gripping the bow of his ship, Mr 2 saw Luffy stretch out his arm before letting himself be propelled up to him.

'' Bon-chan ... what are you doing ? Smoker… we can defeat him, fighting him together and… "

" Mugi-chan ... if ever our enemy manages to damage your ship, you will have to turn around and know that the reinforcements will already be there in order to destroy your ship! You must go and immediately. "

Turning to Mugiwara, Bonclay smiled at him, before declaring.

" Mugi-chan ... thank you for considering me a friend. "

Then, before Luffy could react, the man kicked him hard, which made him fly backwards. Seeing him about to fall into the water, Raynare flew off and managed to catch up with him before he fell into the water.

Ignoring the fact that he almost drowned, Luffy stared at Bonclay's boat heading straight for Smoker's.

" BONCCCCLLLLLAAAAAAYYYYYY ! "

" Smoker-san. " Tashigi cried, seeing the transvestite boat coming towards them.

Seeing that he wanted to destroy his boat against his, Smoker turned to smoke before flying in the direction of Bonclay. Smiling at this, the man immediately began to fight.

" MUGI-CHAN, GO ! "

Immediately, Luffy spotted Smoker landing on Bonclay's boat and will fight the entire crew. Seeing this, Luffy ordered.

" Raynare! Let's go to help Bon-chan. "

However, turning around, Raynare led Luffy back to the Merry, who was already changing direction to flee.

" Hey! What are you doing ? "

" Fool. " Roared Raynare. " You are our captain! And you know very well that you are unable to defeat Smoker! What are you hoping to do? "

" We can't give up on Bon-chan. "

" He is the captain of his boat and it is he who decided to go fight against Smoker knowing that it would amount to sacrificing himself ! Luffy… it's up to you! Either you go there knowing that you will lose! Either you decide to assume your role of captain which consists of protecting your crew, and not stupidly putting them in danger. "

Hearing this, Luffy didn't know what to say. Then it was with downcast eyes that he put a foot on the Merry.

" Luffy ? " Chopper wondered.

" Luffy… what are your orders ? " Wanted to know Lucy.

Standing still, as he heard explosions behind his back, Luffy finally lifted his face, before screaming.

" Nami ! Make us go quickly. "

Nodding her head, Nami looked at her log-pose, before ordering.

" Gin! Bruno! At the helm! Zoro! Sanji! At the back of the boat! Make sure no cannonball hits us! Raynare! Fly up the mast and protect the sails! Everybody ! We're leaving Alabasta. "

" YEAH ! "

Seeing the boat change course, Luffy turns around to see Bonclay's boat catching fire and starting to sink. Despite this, performing numerous dance steps, the transvestite repeatedly attempted to punch Smoker, while struggling to dodge his attacks. Already injured, he knew that the fight was lost in advance. However, the longer the fight lasted, the greater the chances that Luffy could escape.

" Goodbye, Mugi-chan. "

" BON-CHAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNN. "

Startled, the transvestite turned to see Luffy watching him from his ship.

" THHHHAAAAAAANNNNNNKKKKKSSSSSS, MYYYYYYY FRIIIIIEEEEENNNNNDDDD. "

Hearing it, Bonclay made a smile appear before recovering in position vis-a-vis Smoker. Looking at Luffy and then the transvestite, Smoker wanted to know.

" Why are you helping your enemy ? "

" Enemy? Mugi-chan is my friend and not the other way around! And that's why I help him. "

" Are you ready to sacrifice yourself for that ? "

" Absolutely. "

Hearing this, Smoker sighed.

" You really need to explain to me why a pirate like you has more loyalty than Noscula had. "

Then, turning his body into smoke, he rushed towards Mr 2.

( A few hours later )

" Finished. " Assured Usopp, coming out of the hold. " All damage has been repaired. "

" It was really not easy. " Johnny asserted, his fingers covered in bandages.

" KWA ! " Carue agreed, as he carried many planks on his back.

For his part, being at the top of the mast, Raynare shouted.

" Nami! No enemy is in sight. "

" Perfect. " Nami asserted. " Alabasta is now far away. "

Staring at the newcomers, she asked with a smile.

" I hope you are ready to start your new pirate life. "

" Of course. " Vivi assured.

" In any case, this is not likely to change much as usual. " Bruno remarked.

" Eevee ! " Simply said the pokemon.

For his part, still looking aft of the ship, Luffy stared at what was left of Alabasta. Finally, feeling a tear run down his cheek, he whispered.

" Menma… Bon-chan… Thank you. "

Then, quickly wiping his eyes, he smirked, before turning to his crew.

" Sanji! To eat ! And bring back something to drink. "

" Yeah! We are going to party. " Usopp asserted. " We beat Baroque Works. "

" Let's toast for Sister-Vivi. " Johnny shouted.

" Tsss! We have more to do than celebrate this. " Gin retorted, looking at the ocean behind them. " The Navy can always be at our heels! So stay on your guard. "

" BOUH ! " Cried several people. " Spoiler ! Spoiler ! Spoiler ! "

" You want me to kill you or what ? " Gin roared.

" Forget ! " Cried Usopp, already having a fishing rod in his hand. " And let's go catch a big fish for tonight's meal! Forward, Luffy! Chopper! Menm… "

He fell silent immediately, thinking back to the person he had often used to fish with. Almost hearing him pronounce Menma's name, the crew felt a shock to their morale, as the child's death was still recent. Even Zoro began to growl. Yet he was the one who affirmed.

" Lets forget that ! Menma is dead and we can't help it! But, you know, that doesn't mean she isn't happy! Even though I don't believe in god, I'm sure she feels good where she is! After all, no one ever wanted to leave Heaven. "

This sentence, he had said for the sole purpose of reassuring his friends. Yet, listening to him, they all ended up saying.

" Mosshead insensitive. "

" Sorry ? "

" Damn it, whatever you do, you are always dynamic. " Loke's voice suddenly noticed, as he was drinking tea at a small table.

" Loke ? "

" What are you doing here ? " Sanji questioned." And I hope you didn't sting this tea in the kitchen. "

" And risk poisoning me with your odious cooking ? " Loke wondered. " Thank you, but I don't want to die of poisoning. "

" What did you say ? "

Pretending to be angry with the spirit, Sanji ends up lighting a cigarette. Then, starting to smoke, he declared.

" Next time, just warn! I wouldn't mind making you something to eat. "

Simply smiling, Loke asserted.

" Thank you, I appreciate the invitation. "

At first surprised, Lucy wanted to know.

'' Who has he, Loke? Why did you come to see me? "

" I came to give you this, Lucy. " Loke asserted, rummaging in his pockets.

Then taking Lucy's hand, he gave her a key. A red magic key, the tip of which looked like the wings of a fire bird.

" What … ? " Lucy wondered. " A key to the zodiac? Wait, is that a key to summoning a spirit? "

" Yes ! " Loke approved. " Recently, the Spirit King created a new spirit: that of the phoenix! And he asked me to entrust it to you, as the first owner! It is certain that it is best that this new spirit learns the basics with you! Above all, that you already know her. "

" What ? " Lucy wondered.

" Call her. " Loke advised her.

Not knowing where he was going, Lucy shook the key, before shouting.

" Open you , Phoenix's door. "

Immediately, a bright light appeared, dazzling all the pirates. Then flames appeared to surround a figure. Small in stature, she had a childish as well as feminine figure. Watching her appear, several of the pirates suddenly widened their eyes, seeming to recognize the being in front of them. Certainly, the spirit in front of them was covered with a down of green and red feathers. True, she had talons instead of feet as well as hands with crooked fingers. Admittedly, there were long feathers on her forearms which he used to fly.

Still, this spirit resembled, like a twin, a person who had just passed away.

" Men… MENMA ? "

Opening its eyes, the spirit looked at the pirates one by one, before finally smiling at them.

" Hello everybody. "

Who will join Luffy's crew?

Before Shells Town: Raynare - 38 million - (Highschool DxD) / Lucy Heartfilia (Fairy Tail)

Arc Shells Town: Roronoa Zoro - 60 million -

Kuro Arc: Usopp

Arc Baratie: Sanji / Gin - 32 million -

Arlong Arc: Nami / Johnny / Yosaku

Bow Drum: Chopper

Alabasta Arc: Nico Robin / Eevee ( Pokemon ) / Bruno - 52 million - (Jojo's Bizarre Adventure) / Nefertari Vivi - 25 million - /?

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), Hiruzen Sarutobi ( Naruto ), Utsuro ( Gintama ), Nana Shimura ( My hero Academia )

Im : Light Yagami ( Death Note )

Cobra : Neni ( Mr 9 )

Individual: Shinichi Kudo (Detective Conan), Reiner ( Shingeki no kyojin ), Garou ( One Punch Man ), Pit ( Kid Icarus ), Babidi ( DBZ ), Orochimaru ( Naruto ), Menma ( Anohana )