Hi there, its been a while. If you want to know where I have been in Straw Hats Vigilantes is a full explanation of where I was and what I've been doing for the last month and so. Life is full of things to do and when you are free getting in a keyboard and writing long texts is not much as fun it's a chore. I try to give me some space and time so these chapters don't feel like chores since I do like writing them. We are getting to some interesting new point with this chapter. I hope you all have a good time.

I also wanted to say sorry if my writing in this series isn't the best one. I am not trying to make a three-act story, which layers, big character development and over lasting statement, I am just making something fun for people to read and have a good time, this is my view of a fanfic and I hope people here are enjoying this story.

Also, side note I am the only one who thought Monica Rial would've been a good voice for Akeno?

Later

Luffy had finished the sparing session with Kiba and Issei. The white was feeling tired but still able to keep up in his feet while the pervert felt like he just had the worst worked out of his life. Luffy, however, felt normal.

"Man, I am tired and hungry? You guys too?'' Asked Luffy.

"I am! I need food! Like for an army!'' Said Issei starved.

"There is a meal prepared by the president later. We should meet up with them and prepare for dinner.'' Said Kiba

"Oh great!'' Said Luffy.

"I need food now. Also some nuddy magazines.'' Said Issei wanting some happiness.

"Come on, let's find the others.'' Said Kiba.

A little later

Rias had everyone gather in a dinner table, Luffy was eating fast like usual and Issei was also eating like he has been starving for days. Asia and Raynare were trying to make sure Issei eated right, Kiba and Akeno were laughing at Luffy while Koneko and Lucy were eating calmly.

"I know I should be annoyed at this dinner table manners, but we are in the middle of some rigorous training days so some lefivy is appreciated.'' Said her.

She ten looked at Luffy, wanting to see how the male members of her peerage were doing.

"Luffy, how is the results of Kiba and Issei?'' Asked Rias.

"Oh yes! They are doing good; they are getting faster.'' Said Luffy with his mouth full of food.

"Great, we are doing good progress.'' Said Rias.

"We are getting things done in a faster pace. Its splendid.'' Said Akeno with a smile.

"Yeah, but I feel like I am going to drop dead again. I don't know if I will be able to move tomorrow.'' Said Issei feeling like he was about to pass out.

Everyone heard what the pervert meant, all of them were going to feel sore tomorrow and they need it to be in a good equilibrium before going to the main fight, which was still a few days away but they need it to rest properly.

"We all need a break, how about we go to the bathhouse? We can relax as much as we want.'' Said Rias making everyone happy.

"That's sounds perfect.'' Said Asia.

"Just thinking makes my muscles relax.'' Said Kiba.

"It's the perfect way to end a hard-working day.'' Said Akeno.

"Yes, I will prepare the water as soon as this meal is finished.

"I wouldn't be surprised if most of you barely used a towel in these places.'' Said Lucy with a smirk.

"Why would we used a towel in a bathhouse?'' Asked Akeno with a smile.

"Of course.'' Said Lucy just imagining the scene already.

"Issei-kun are you excited to go to the bathouse?'' Asked Raynare with a smile and a blush.

"Heck yeah! This will be way better than a magazine.'' Said Issei already having fantasies.

Rias, Akeno, Koneko and Lucy all knew what that boy was thinking about it and they wanted to make sure he didn't try anything.

"Issei…'' Said Rias with a raised eyebrow and a look of don't you dare.

"Sorry prez.'' Said Issei with a smile.

"Good, Luffy will you be going to the bathhouse?'' Asked Rias.

"Sure, they are great places to be. Count me in!'' Said Luffy all excited making most people laugh.

"But what about your powers?'' Asked Lucy.

"As long I don't get in a barrel full of water, I will be fine.'' Said Luffy.

"Oh ok.'' Said lucy.

The

Later at the bathhouse

Rias and the girls went to their side, having a relaxing and calm night at the bathhouse. The water was at a good temperature, and they were going to feel like they were being treated like they were getting a massage.

On the boy side.

Issei of course was trying to find a hole to take a look in the girls' side, but no luck there. He was thinking of climbing the wall but knew he would either be stopped or beaten by someone.

"Man, puberty is like a young boy best friend and their worst enemy put together.'' Said Issei looking at the wall.

"What do you mean?'' Asked Luffy.

"I mean there is a place full of hotties, all with good looks in front of us and this wall is blocking our path. I wanted to use my booster Gear to break this stupid thing but I know I will be in big trouble for it.'' Said Issei.

"I admire your determination Issei-kun, but cant we just relax in the bath for now?'' Asked Kiba.

"Ok, but I won't be able to think of anything else.'' Said Issei.

The pervert sat down to relax, even seeing Luffy feeling like he was just letting out his long arms just float.

"It's kind funny to see these arms like that. It looks like a big toy.'' Said Issei.

"Yes, but I don't feel so good when I am like this.'' Said Luffy all tired.

"Sorry man.'' Said Issei.

The boys just went to have some small conversation during bath, in the meantime the girls were also doing the same.

With the girls

Rias was resting in the calm and warm waters, letting her body have a sense of healing. She felt like every muscles were going to be wiggling like jelly and she didn't mind that. She saw all the other girls and they were all having a feeling of relaxation. All the girls were all out with no towel, in a scene that Rias could only describe as fan service for an ecchi series.

"Are you all doing ok?'' Asked Rias.

"Yes, I feel like I am in paradise.'' Said Asia.

"You need to restrain your vocabulary, Asia. I know you have a background and everything but this isn't going to suit well for Rias.'' Said Lucy.

"Understood Lucy.'' Said Asia.

Akeno noticed Rias looking to the wall that separated both sexes. She couldn't help but wonder what her best friend was thinking.

"Are you ok Rias?'' Asked Akeno.

"Yes, just thinking a lot.'' Said Rias.

"I know, we still no near as strong as Riser Peerage plus you're scared on what he might try to do something with Luffy.'' Said Akeno.

"Do you think he will try to kill him?'' Asked Rias worried.

"Maybe but knowing Luffy he won't go down that easily. Even if he is in a pickle, I myself wont let anything bad happen to him.'' Said Akeno with a smile.

Rias just smile at Akeno, outside of her heritage there were other big motives of why she picked the black-haired girl to be her queen.

"Thanks Akeno, I truly appreciate that.'' Said Rias.

"You should just be open about your true feelings. Everyone knows you don't like Riser-sama, but I know who you truly like.'' Said Akeno with a smile as she started to get close to Rias, her big breast where now touching the red haired devil back. She wanted to be this close.

Rias just blushed like a girl who crush just got revealed.

"How long do you knew?'' Asked Rias.

"Since your…date. I mean its was kind of obvious from the start.'' Said Akeno.

"Why are you so interested in knowing about this subject?'' Asked Rias with a raised eyebrow.

"Oh nothing, but if you decided to go to someone like Issei-kun or Kiba-kun I will know that Luffy-kun is still single.'' Said Akeno making Rias annoyed as she glares at Akeno who still had a innocent smile. Both their breast were touching making hard for Rias to pretty much be head to head with her queen.

"Are you interest in luffy?'' Asked Rias wanting to know.

"Maybe I am…or maybe not. Who knows?'' Asked Akeno with a smile.

Rias just looked annoyed at Akeno. She loved the other girl like a sister but sometimes she loved to mess up with her just for a laugh. It was the sadist part of her.

The other girls just saw that scene and wondering where this would go. Not a yuri round, they knew Rias liked to get naked, but she didn't show any interest for girls.

"Are we sure this won't get steamy? One wrong thing and we might as well be in a teenage boy wet dream.'' Said Lucy.

"This is common. They fight naked multiple times; this is the first its about a boy.'' Said Koneko all calm.

"Oh sure, we fight but it's just friendly competition. We are still best friends, right Rias?'' Asked Akeno.

"Yes.'' Said Rias with a laugh.

"Oh my. It must be great to have a great friend like that. Tell me how did you meet each other?'' Asked Raynare.

Akeno didn't answer the fallen Angel, she just decided to ignore it which got the attention of the rest.

"Why Akeno-chan is ignoring me?'' Asked Raynare now feeling sad.

"I don't know Raynare-chan.''Said Asia comforting the amnesiac girl.

"Hey Akeno, why are you still this cold to her. I mean, I know that her mind is not the same but she is not the same from before. What did Fallen Angels did to you? Did they killed your…'' Said Lucy on what was supposed to be just a throwaway line, but she stopped before she could make things worse. The Yuki Ona saw that the damage was already done.

Akeno just looked down at the water, Lucy saw what she had done and started to apologize.

"Oh, sorry! I didn't mean to..'' Said Lucy but Akeno cuts her.

"Its ok, I try not to think about it.'' Said Akeno

The room was quiet for a few seconds, for the newcomers the past of the older members was still a mystery and only Rias knew the full story. Soon Rias stood up, fully naked as water dripped from her entire boy as they all saw her speaking.

"Listen up, we can't let bad memories corrupt us for this upcoming tournament. I know it's a lot to ask for some of you but we need to be at our best, every second here counts so when we fight Riser and his peerage he will know we are not slouches. Understood?'' Asked Rias.

"Yes!'' Said most of the girls.

While they were having this nice moment they were listening to the boys side.

"I am going to climb it and that's final.'' Said Issei.

"Issei, I don't think it's a good idea.'' Said Kiba.

"Shut up! I can't miss a bathhouse scene with all those girls!'' Said Issei.

"Come on Issei, the water is good stay here.'' Said Luffy grabbing Issei by the towel.

"Wait Luffy!'' Said Issei losing equilibrium.

The girls just heard on what might be the most clumsy fall of recent years, apparently Issei did a huge spill and got face on in the water.

"ARGH!'' Said Issei in pain.

"Ha Ha Ha. My bad issei.'' Said Luffy laughing.

Some of the girls also laughed at that, just the sounds were enough to get a giggle but if they have seen the full thing, they would have burst out laugh in the end.

Rias was glad that Luffy was there to give some levity and some kind of fun for the whole Peerage, she was shaking inside, not only because of Riser, but what it might happen to luffy if things don't go as planned. She just wanted to be free to make her right choices.

"I hope we can have at least a chance.'' Thought her as she went to get dry.

Later

It was the middle of the night and most of the peerage went to sleep. Luffy waked up again to grab something to eat in the fridge.

"Time for the 4-night snack! The best snack!'' Said him all excited.

The pirate went marching happily towards the kitchen, however once he got in the fridge he saw that it was empty.

"Uh? Where is the food?'' Asked Luffy confused.

"Excuse me, Mister Monkey D. Luffy.'' Said a new voice.

"Uh?'' Asked Luffy turning around.

The rubber pirate saw Grayfia, the woman from the other day standing there wearing the same maid clothes from before.

"Hey! You're the woman for the other day! Its…Gray right?'' Said luffy trying to memorize the name.

"Grayfia Luciferge is my name.'' Said her a bit annoyed.

The pirate just laugh at that.

"Do you want something to snack on?'' Asked Grayfia.

"Yes, I am kind of hungry at the moment. Do you have something?'' Asked Luffy.

"I have some cookies, sandwiches and others things alongside some tea. Would like them?'' Asked Grayfia.

"Oh yes! Yes! Yes! Please!'' Said Luffy excited.

"Oh my you are not afraid to show your true feelings.'' Said Grayfia with a laugh.

"I love eating! Its one of my favorite things.'' Said Luffy.

"Yes, eating is very important.'' Said Grayfia with a smile.

"Sure it is!'' Said Luffy.

"Come with me.'' Said her.

The devil woman guided Luffy to outside of the house where everyone was staying at. Luffy was so focused on the food that he didn't even noticed that.

At an unknown location

Luffy soon entered another house, it was similar to the one Rias was using it but it was way bigger, he didn't mind that because Grayfia soon guided him to a small room where the food was all settled.

"Here it is.'' Said her.

"Oooooh! Thanks!'' Said Luffy going to eat.

As Luffy gorgeous himself in those snacks and other delicacies he didn't seem to notice the other person in the room.

"You sure have an appetite.'' Said an older man with a little laugh.

The older man appeared to be someone around his 30s, had long haired with the color red and was wearing some kind of armor. Luffy was more interested in knowing what was the armor than who he was.

"Uh?'' Asked Luffy confused.

"Apologies, I had a feeling that we both would have meet soon, although I didn't expect to be like this. It's a pleasure meeting you Monkey D. Luffy, I am Szierche Gremory also known as Szierche Lucifer.'' Said the man with a smile.

So yes, we end with Luffy and Szierche meeting each other and I have a whole idea for how their dynamic is going to be.

I going to be honest, Szierche and Issei never had any good chemistry in the original series, I never bought that at all. I felt that it could use more time to develop, but we don't want to waste page without telling the audience how everyone loves Issei I am right? Oh god.

So yes, I have some big revolution to be made next chapter, and this will make things interesting for the rating games. It's not going to be just a carbon copy of cannon, I have been planning those fights for a while and I want to save real fun with that.

I hope you all enjoy this chapter and see you all next time.