GRIMFALL ISLAND

Cyclone instantly arrived at the zombified island of Grimfall. Cyclone looked around the fog covered, decaying city.

Cyclone began walking as zombies slowly walked towards him, but they didn't attack. Cyclone made a disgusted face and continued past the zombies.

Cyclone eventually came to a cave that led underground and walked into it. Tar like, black slime lined the walls.

Cyclone's feet squished as he walked through the cave.

"I hate coming here..." Cyclone said to himself.

It began to get very cold as Cyclone went deeper into the cave. As Cyclone was now underneath water, droplets slowly dripped into the cave.

Cyclone used his byakugan to easily navigate the dark, until he came to a large throne room with a personal collection of zombies behind the throne in the middle of the room. In the throne, sat Kataka "The Krypt Keeper."

"It has truly been a long time, Cyclone-sama." Kataka said softly in her childlike girl voice. Kataka's porcelain mask staring at Cyclone.

Cyclone crossed his arms.

"You only come here... when you have a problem with him. What has been going on?" Kataka asked.

"Our hideout was compromised just recently and he let the intruder go." Cyclone said, "You know what this means."

Kataka leaned forward.

"He-He he been crying a lot lately.." Kataka asked.

Cyclone looked away.

"It's that damn girl, that daughter of his. Her friends and the shinobi, apparently they've all met in the past.. they're the whole reason this is even a problem now! Cyclone said, aggitated.

"The child he had with Olivia? They met?" Kataka asked.

"Yes. He saw her and the others at our old HQ at Arlong Park the other day.. I think-I think that emotional trigger.. was activated again! You know what our the plan is... you know why this is a problem!" Cyclone yelled.

Kataka leaned back.

"I do see why this is a problem... Tore is the only one powerful enough to stop our plans if he were to ever try and go against them." Kataka said.

Cyclone shook his head.

"No." Cyclone said, "Tore isn't strong enough to stop us, that's not what I'm concerned about... Psycho... is the one that needs to stay in our control!" Cyclone yelled.

FLORIAN TRIANGLE

Kraken's ship continued through the thick fog. Kraken stayed on the front of the ship. Kasai joined him.

"What do you think of all this madness, old friend?" Kasai asked.

Kraken looked at Kasai.

"It's crazy! But... it's only going to get crazier... what I have planned is going to shake the world!" Kraken said.

Kraken looked at Kasai.

"How do you think they'll react.. to the truth..." Kraken asked.

Kasai was slighlty surprised.

"Kraken, whatever happened all those centuries ago between the Shinobi and World Government has nothing to do with you... or even the torture that goes on today! None of us participated in that nonsense and have always spoken out against it! That's why they demoted Amaiya and tortured me on Mariejois!" Kasai said, "You've been working hard for so long Kraken, we'll figure this out, together!" Kasai said, extending his hand.

Kraken smiled and shook Kasai's hand. A giant shadow disrupted their moment.

"Holy shit..." Kasai said.

Kraken was filled with shock, even though he had seen this before.

Out of the fog, a giant castle slowly approached Kraken's marine battleship.

"Thriller Bark!?" Kasai asked.

Kraken shook his head.

"No... this is it... his castle..." Kraken said with fear and worry.

NORTH BLUE ISLAND

Amaiya sat outside in a white t shirt under a white marine captain hoodie and white sweatpants.

Amaiya's eye was still bandaged up. Amaiya looked up at all of the stars in the sky, the wind was cool and calm.

Zoro walked towards Amaiya.

"Do you mind?" Zoro asked.

Amaiya smiled.

"Not at all!" Amaiya said with a smile.

Zoro sat next to the marine.

"So... um..." Zoro started.

Amaiya chuckled.

"It's weird a 7 figure pirate is sitting next to a marine captain?" Amaiya asked.

"Well... yeah." Zoro said awkwardly.

Amaiya chuckled again.

"Even if I wanted to capture you I couldn't, not with the World Government being pretty much overthrown and all..." Amaiya said.

Zoro looked to the side.

"Yeah... I wonder who was crazy enough to do that." Zoro said.

"I know the Straw Hats and Shinobi from the ninja world did it you know." Amaiya said, smiling.

Zoro rubbed the back of his head.

"It was all over the papers, I knew Morgans was lying though. He claimed it was about revenge for the shinobi being barred from these lands, but how could they want revenge for something they don't even know happened?" Amaiya said.

Amaiya looked down, then at Zoro.

"Why did you all do it?" Amaiya asked.

Zoro stared for a moment.

"I was already there... I was looking for someone and I got lost..." Zoro said.

"You're kidding?" Amaiya asked, "And you just accidently strolled onto the top of the Red Line?"

Zoro shook his head.

"I don't know... I can't explain it... I just ended up there." Zoro said, "They showed up to save Robin and Luffy.. but they were never there.. it was apart of Psycho's plot to get defeat the elders.."

Amaiya looked away.

"Some trust he had in your crew.. to defeat the elders.." Amaiya said.

Zoro was slightly shocked.

"When you put it that way... that is true.." Zoro said.

"And how did you end up here? You fell from the sky when I found you." Amaiya said.

Zoro thought back to his fight with the Coated Pirates and became angry.

"After the assult on the Holy Land, I made it to DEATH HQ... I was close to finding who I was looking for but... this pirate crew we fought a long time ago were there for some reason... they attacked me and the next thing I knew I was waking up in Iwataka's cabin..." Zoro explained.

"And this was all for a friend of yours?" Amaiya asked.

Zoro paused.

"Yeah... just a friend." Zoro said.

Amaiya smiled, thinking back to the Straw Hats declaring war on the Government, and Luffy showing up to Marineford for Ace.

"You straw hats will go to war with the world for your friends... we marines respect your crew for that deeply." Amaiya said.

Zoro was shocked.

"The marines have respect for us?" Zoro asked.

Amaiya nodded with a smile.

"How could we not! You're all so strong, you'll do whatever for your friends, whether you've meant to or not you've saved so many lives and helped so many people... It's amazing." Amaiya said.

Zoro smirked.

"Wow. Maybe the world is ending." Zoro joked.

Amaiya playfully shoved Zoro and laughed.

"Don't say that!" Amaiya laughed.

Zoro and Amaiya laughed together. When the pair stopped laughing, Zoro opened his eyes to see Amaiya looking towards the sky, biting her lower lip and a tear falling.

Zoro stared for a moment then reached over and brought her to his chest.

"I can tell you needed that laugh." Zoro said.

"I did... I really did..." Amaiya said, "I'm not like them I promise!" Amaiya said, beginning to cry.

"I know you're not. You are a great person with a great heart. You know what I just thought about?" Zoro asked.

Amaiya looked up at Zoro.

"Our Captain, respects you Marine guys too.." Zoro said, "The good ones anyway... and if he met you, or if anyone from our crew met you... I wouldn't be surprised if Luffy asked you to join us." Zoro said with a smile.

Amaiya smiled big and wiped her tears away.

"Zoro... I'm so traumatized from my early life. I've found it extremely hard to continue living so many times... but my drive and my goal to become the first female Fleet Admiral kept me going, proving my two evil family members wrong kept me going! When everything goes back to normal I can't wait to get back to working on my goals!" Amaiya said cheerfully.

Zoro smiled.

"Do you have a dream?" Amaiya asked.

Zoro looked down.

"I want to become the world's greatest swordsman and help Luffy become the king of pirates." Zoro said.

"Wow. That's definitely a tough path you've chosen..." Amaiya said.

"It sure has been..." Zoro said.

Amaiya looked back to the stars when Zoro spoke again.

"Can I ask you something?" Zoro said.

Amaiya looked at Zoro.

"There's someone... I love... but I'm... scared to tell her." Zoro said.

Amaiya smiled softly.

"Awww! That's so cute! The big tough guy scared to say he loves a girl." Amaiya laughed.

Zoro became agitated and shook his head.

"I knew I shouldn't have said anything!" Zoro yelled.

Amaiya continued chuckling.

"Based on everything you've told me Zoro..." Amaiya started.

Zoro looked at Amaiya.

"I think she already knows." Amaiya said with a big smile.

Zoro stared at Amaiya with admiration, slowly nodded, and joined her in looking at the stars.

Inside the cabin, Iwataka smiled.

"You two have become close already! The bond you have formed on this island will never burn out. You will need it, for the road you have ahead of you!" Iwataka said, cheerfully, going into his room.

DEATH HQ (THE NEXT MORNING)

The sound of the dock bells and whistling woke Robin up from her sleep. Robin rubbed her eyes and looked around.

"What time is it?" Robin asked, looking across the room at the clock, "9:00a.m." Robin said softly.

Robin looked at the end of her bed, clothes lay there.

Robin was surprised and looked at them. It was a black pair of leggings, red socks, bright white shoes, and a long sleeve black t shirt with the Uchiha fan on the back. There were also a pair of black shades.

"All this black really isn't my style... but we'll see how it looks." Robin said.

After Robin showered and freshened up she walked out of her room, her shades on the top of her head. The completely empty hallway the night before was now busy with DEATH members.

"Nico Robin! Goodmorning!" A soldier said.

Robin smiled and waved.

"You overslept Nico Robin! But there is still plenty of breakfast!" Another soldier chimed in.

"Thank you!" Robin said with a smile.

Robin made her way into the mess hall and wowed at the amount of soldiers eating.

Robin walked through the cafeteria trying to find somewhere to sit when she bumped into Kuro.

"Nico Robin, you're the bosses daughter, you don't sit among the soldiers." Kuro said, gesturing Robin to follow him.

Robin followed Kuro on to the stage where there were two long tables at the side of a podium.

Picture's of Arlong and Enel were in their places while Lucci, Kuro, and Robin sat on another side. As Robin sat down a chef brought her the food.

"Bon appetite Robin!" The chef said cheerfully.

Robin looked down happily at the french toast, sausage, eggs w/cheese, and small every meat omlette on her plate, a glass of milk for her beverage. As Robin ate she looked at Kuro.

"Where is he?" Robin asked.

Kuro wiped his mouth with a napkin.

"He's already had his breakfast. He should be getting ready for your trip. We'll have you outside at 10 0' clock sharp as he requested." Kuro said.

Robin nodded and continued eating. Once Robin was done, a soldier came and took their plates. Kruo and Robin got up to go outside.

It was a bright, sunny, day. The air was cool and crisp. A beautiful day for a journey.

"I'm... so excited!" Robin said with a small smile.

Kuro looked back at Robin and then in front of him. Kuro pointed to Psycho standing in the island square with a giant Robin bird.

"What is that?" Robin asked.

"He summoned it with his summoning, that's what you'll be riding on to the Library I'm guessing." Kuro explained, "Now go, we've got things to do."

Robin looked at Kuro and nodded.

Robin slowly walked towards Psycho, who was wearing a black t shirt with the Uchiha fan, black sweats with the pants legs slightly pulled up, black shinobi sandles, and both of his arms were wrapped in white bandages.

"I'm...I'm here! When are we leaving?" Robin asked, but Robin couldn't speak when Psycho turned around!

Psycho greeted Robin with a completely clear face, minus the scar that ran down his forehead, and split at the nostrils. Psycho's black markings were completely gone and both of Psycho's eyes and his hair were jet black, signature Uchiha features.

Even more unlike Psycho.. he greeted Robin with a big smile.

"Robin! I was just going to come get you. So, you're ready to go?" Psycho asked with his eyes closed and a big grin.

Robin stared with shock, she was speechless for a moment.

"Who...Who, are you...?" Robin asked softly.