Chapter 55:What a Crew Is
Jotunheim- Lightning Realm
Usopp was struggling to get out of the headlock that Iron-Head had placed him in as Yamato cheered him on and the Giants stood in the stands hollering for him.
"One, two, three! El Toro!" Iron-Head exclaimed, slamming his fist into the ground and sending a shockwave that knocked Usopp off his feet. The giant chuckled as he struck a dramatic pose, one hand on his hip and the other pointing to the sky. His attendant, a small purple-skinned giant with a luchador mask, eagerly rang the bell that hung around his neck.
"I...I just let you get a free shot," said the long-nosed man as he trembled.
Iron-Mask then looked at Yamato and said to him, "Now it's your turn!"
"Good work, Uso-hach.," Yamato said as he took the stage. "I'll humor this."
Iron-Head immediately caught Yamato and put him in a sleep hold, but the young swordsman proved to be more than a match for the giant's brute strength. He used his nimble agility to slip out of the hold and deliver a swift kick to Iron-Head's backside, sending the giant stumbling, but he had great balance. He then caught Yamato in a pile driver and drove him to the ground.
"Both of you Ninõs have a clear problem! You have no faith in your own identity!," Iron-Head explained to the Oni Princess and the Sniper King. "You're trying to be someone else. You need to be your own person!," he said as he took a dramatic pose.
"What're you talking about? I am Oden-," Yamato said before Iron-Head used a clothesline on him.
"Yamato!," Usopp yelled.
How is he able to be so precise yet delicate enough to pull these moves despite the size difference?, thought the Oni.
"Ants can carry objects much larger than they are...because they possess a higher ratio of muscle mass to body weight than other insects, allowing them to produce more force to carry it, but also social insects that work together in teams to share the load.," Iron-Mask instructed.
Both Yamato and Usopp looked confused.
"Until you can understand this and not have to rely on your alter egos, can you succeed as your true selves? Can you protect your crewmates when their backs against the wall with no way to fight back? Can you truly stand on his side? Are you just satisfied with being dead weight?" Iron-Head pondered aloud, thrusting his fist in the air.
"Of course, God Usopp can do it!," yelled the Giants as Usopp sweated nervously.
He then went to Yamato again as he slapped his hand.
"H-He's right. Iron-Mask Guy...," Usopp stuttered, getting to his feet. "We can't be so wishy-washy about wavering resolves."
Yamato looked with concern as Iron-Head rushed towards him.
Suddenly, a clone of Namae appeared between them.
Nivadellir- Earth Realm
As the Nivadell Dwarfs refined and purified the gems for the two Straw Hats- Clisson and Nami counted them.
"You owe us this much.," said the dark-skinned Lunarian Girl while the Dwarfs sighed as Nami went to hug her.
"Finally, someone also gets the value of a good stockpile of wealth!," shouted Nami.
She noticed how Dvaillin looked at Garm in the back with shame throughout their stay in the treasury.
"So, what's his deal?," asked the navigator.
"Garm used to be an enforcer for Farbuit, a son of (BEEP), who became really power-hungry after the banishment of the king prior to himself, making him kill several Nivadells including his, Austri, and several of Durinn's siblings' mother on Farbuit's orders.," explained Hugstari much to the other's disdain.
Nami immediately got similar vibes to how Arlong did her mother by all standards until the purple clown continued.
"But, the Roger Pirates exposed it as a W.G scheme. The original Farbuit had been murdered and the replacement tarnished his legacy- with only Utgard-Loki, us Nivadells, and the Ten Tree Guardians amongst this nation's natives believing this truth. His replacement was actually Crowley Alister of the World Elders. You'd have to question everything if the person who forced you to do horrible things and things behind closed doors revealed themselves to be an imposter you initially believed to be the real deal. So he's just doing what he can for a really bad judgment call to make up for.," explained the Rainbow Knight.
"Basically, he was indoctrinated and made to think his abuse was the imposter's way of showing love...till the truth came about...and he has to live with it for the rest of his life.," explained Clisson.
Nami then looked at Garm with pity at the awkward dolt. "He's not so bad. He's just confused. But, if he's truly sorry, he'll find a way to make amends," she said.
Suddenly, a Namae clone appeared behind Dvalinn who was dozing off as Garm reactively appeared to defend against a Rankyaku slash.
He gritted his teeth as he fell to his knees.
"W-what's going on?," asked Nami.
Suddenly, magic circles appeared around their direct area much to Clisson's non-surprise and Nami's shock.
Vanaheim- the Ocean Realm
Gymr saw a winged youth, Namae, heading towards him as Sanji used Sky Walk to use Ifrit Jambe on him...only for the blue flames to freeze up.
"What's with this shitty kid? He kinda looks like Luffy...,' said the chef as Galahad leaped to catch him.
He then saw Buggy, Mihawk, Doflamingo, Crocodile, and most of the Cross Guild all captured in chains.
"Oi...don't know why you're here...but you all look ridiculous...," said the chef upon them still wearing the bizarre costumes that Prince Loki force them to wear.
"Oh, the scorned son of the Vinsmokes- causing his own mother's death...Wait till I-," said Doflamingo before Mihawk chipped-
"You all seem like you're at a disadvantage. With your fires and potential any water techniques being frozen- you'll be hard-pressed to do anything."
"So you want us to free you? It's the second time for Crocodile and you're of fair judgment, but what's the guarantee of the others?," asked Jinbe.
Mihawk eyed his Yoru still on his back as he said- "This is my insurance that they'll not step out of line."
"Where's the long-necked, white ghoul?," asked Galahad.
Midgard- Water Realm
Toratsugu, Kin'emon, and Denjiro blocked the strikes at Vegapunk via their katanas to block his Shigans.
"I-Is this what killed Sir Izou?!," shouted Kin'enmon.
"You're under a spell aren't you?," asked Jormung to Namae as he overlooked the battle.
"You're not aiding us?," asked Kawamatsu.
"It's that my powers...too extreme to use with bystanders around.," explained the serpentine Giant.
"He must be here as a way to silence us in a manner that will make sure none will inherit our will.," explained Shaka.
"I've heard rumors about him...or his work...," said Pythagoras.
Namae then reached out to Kin'emon and then...
Toratsugu and Denjiro blanked their eyes as they looked in confusion.
"We have to protect the Shogun...it's been two of us coming to protect him so far.," said Denjiro.
Edison and York narrowed their gaze.
Muspellheim- Fire Realm
Shoujo was training with the Fafnir fellow when Namae appeared.
Gaban shielded Colin drawing his axes.
The orange-haired girl tilted her head in confusion.
Alfanheim- the Forest Realm
Robin finally caught sight of a hidden figure that had been spying on the group when she saw a Namae clone lung at her just as she was about to talk to them.
Goldberg and Saul quickly rushed to her defense.
Nifliheim- the Ice Realm
Carrot was walking with Hraesvel toward an undisclosed location when a Namae clone materialized from the snow.
She subconsciously tried to use the Sulong out of instinct but found that she couldn't do it.
However, her Giant saw for a brief moment a subtle change.
Namae then changed trajectory towards Orton, but was blocked by Road.
Valkyrieheim- Light Realm
Rebecca was training with an unknown individual with wings.
Namae appeared from behind to potentially grab Vivi but was blocked by Surtr before Gerd could react.
Moria barely glanced as he was heavily locked up in chains.
Helfheim- Darkness Realm
Bonney pouted as she waited around before seeing Namae's face emerging from the blackness.
Brook then rushed to defend her.
Jarul went blank-faced as he saw a familiar face.
Asgard- Heavenly Lightning Realm
"I can subdue you at any time! So be quiet for this nation's sake!," shouted Loki- the more dopey one to Utgard-Loki. While he had been freed, he still wasn't trusted due to his actions with King Harald, supposedly.
"Lololololo.," laughed Utgard-Loki. "You think I care about your pitiful world? You're just like the rest of your kind- desperate for power, willing to kill for a fruit that doesn't even belong to you."
"Is that Harald guy? He was trying to change this country and our nature to Humans...but Humans aren't ideal- no race except a few come close...but I can say that true Giants lack Human's pettiness of trying to smile with masks, but secretly hide malice. I learned that from we ousted...the imposter that replaced the prior king. Because we live longer, we have a grander perspective, especially the older variants- who live for eons- seeing what their glorious ambitions amount to- a desperate attempt to alienate others for arbitrary reasons out of fear of getting too close and denying everything one knew when encountering unknown possibilities, leading to cautious and tentative relationships. It is wise to be guarded with others for fear of getting hurt and causing it. Giants only became bigoted via our ignorance and trying to be like flawed Humans.," explained the pug-nosed Giant as snot dripped down his nose.
"What the hell is going on about, name-stealing pig!," argued Utgard-Loki. "I've had enough of your riddles and nonsense! Show me the power of your so-called 'devil fruit' and maybe then, I'll consider sparing you!"
Loki then sighed as he turned into a full-on boar to ram into Utgard-Loki, sending him flying as he landed with a thud, with none of the Valhalla residents bothering to notice.
"Hmm...for a highly respectable hero, I don't see Harald there...," Utgard-Loki observed the dining hall.
"The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.," explained Loki as he turned back to his normal form. "The best case scenario is that his "Self" is in Purgatory. Because, unlike the phony that took my father's place, he genuinely had the right thought, but the wrong way of going about it."
Utgard-Loki gritted his teeth and felt the sting of defeat, though his pride refused to let it show.
"You must be talking about Alister's Plan B...," said a voice as the Namae clone emerged.
"Sun-Block to Nobody Active.," declared the clone as a shadowy figure emerged from the area between Thrudheim and Valhalla. Loki trembled as he muttered-
"(BEEP)".
However, his mouth sounded out "T-H-O-R."
Jotunheim- Lightning Realm
After managing to reach for the sniper of the Straw Hats by doing "something"...Namae's eyes widened with the result of the form morphing, something he didn't expect-
"I...I...I am...Uso-Hachi!," said the long-nose as he appeared in his merchant attire as Yamato looked shocked.
"Your outfit changed!," Yamato yelled with his jaw agape.
"Are you a Crazy Haki user?," asked Namae in a soft-spoken voice as he tilted his head.
"Now for my ace!," Uso-Hachi declared as he got some very questionably functioning items of dubious quality.
"Gather 'round. Gather 'round. Please stop and listen! Here is a sword that can cut...but if apply this...it works!," Uso-Hachi said as he offered up his sword.
Namae was baffled at the sight of Uso-Hachi in his merchant attire. He then communicated with his superiors-
Momoiro Island
"You gotta be kiddin' me.," said Lindbergh as Ivankov had both his jaw and mouth agape at the sight of the suddenly manifested sight.
Above them appeared PLUTON Tempest with the Beehive Island in the clutches of one of its claws. Sanjun Wolf was climbing its back.
"So now we're forced to improvise and move our plans ahead of time?," asked Karasu.
"Zehahahaha. So our initial step failed. We can just give them the heads of the Revolutionaries. Then we'll get an audience.," said Teach.
"That's very brazen for you to believe-," said Pizarro as his attention turned upward as did Teach.
"Huh?," asked Shot as he saw a figure appear-
A very tall, lean, and muscular man with pink hair, his eyes covered by a white blindfold with the World Government symbol causing said hair to stand up like a spiky broom, white zip-up jacket with a high collar, which is also fairly broad. He wears matching slim-fit white pants and white dress boots.
"It's that Nirvana Mugen guy. If Guernika was the public best agent, then he's one of the true best.," explained Shiryu.
"This is bad to get a guy I've never known about involved!," Kuzan complained with a subdued tone.
Garp glanced up at the floating man- noticing his Geppou was so adept that it was more like his Haki was on the soles of his feet- generating the energy and thus reducing the exhausting need to step. But also...
"Sorry, but you caused a-," Mugen said before covering his right ear as if communicating.
"Sorry...but...I took a name...but they had another name to go back to...what's my next step?," asked Namae's voice.
Mugen replied, "Oh, that happened a while back when a certain Giant showed surprising savviness to work around it. It's likely these guys are more ignorant about it, which makes it even more insufferable."
"I-Is he talking to himself?," asked Ushiano the cow Mink.
"We should take out while he's-," said Koala as Sabo shook his head.
"Dragon told me about him. How he's...not exactly normal.," the blonde explained as the light-brown-haired girl pouted.
"It's alright, it's alright (BEEP). You're just doing your job," said Mugen calmly with his implied Voice.
"Hold on, I'm going to be putting you on hold for a sec.," the pink-haired man added as another voice came on.
"Namae is acting to reduce the quantity of those who KNOW. But apparently, certain World Noble families with credible fighters decided to act on their own accord as well.," said Darwin- previously labeled as Warcury explained.
"So what about Blackbeard and the renegade?," asked Mugen. "We're not exactly in a position to split our attention."
"If they want a red carpet to Mary Geoise- then they'll have it. Three Bird with one stone...," spoke Imu's voice, injecting himself into the conversation.
"Oh, it's YOU...What about the other Vira?," asked Mugen. "It managed to-"
"We'll able to stomp what the current Straw Hat wielder's plans easier by focusing our eager successors on them while dealing with the older generation ourselves. Then the other Vira will be only a minor inconvenience, even with their support.," explained Imu.
"Yeah, the next generation doesn't matter if something goes array since you 20 are special right?," replied Mugen, his tone sardonic. "But it's always good to have backup and not have him be alone."
"Oh, it's useful- but once we find a more...cooperative and less hubristic candidate unlike it's predecessor, you can be expected to put it down. Just having it exist is barely tolerable.," said Byakuo, interjecting into the conversation. Notably, Mugen was implied to have hung up the conversation as he refocused on Namae.
"It looks like it's going to get hectic, but don't worry, call me if you have any trouble.," said Mugen.
"Using the Voice of All Things. Outside of THAT method, it's the most reliable way to speak.," explained Dragon as Mugen finally paid attention.
"Oh, Drag. Been a while. You're under scrutiny since you've decided to be more inactive than you used to be.," Mugen remarked as he saw Dragon.
"You know this guy?," asked Lindbergh.
"You can say whatever you want. The best hunters wait for the right moment to strike rather than lash out blindly," Dragon replied.
"I see...," Mugen said.
"Hold on...," Teach said as Kuzan observed.
"We can always have a backup in case Pudding isn't awakened.," explained the Pirate Admiral as he glanced at the pink-haired man.
"Oh...you're coming to conclusions that are highly dangerous to pursue...," the man said.
"It looks like a fight...what do we do?," asked Sabo to Dragon.
Alfanheim- the Forest Realm
Robin rushed into the library where she saw some odd drawings.
"Saul..what are these?," asked the archaeologist.
"Don't have the full context. Only a few guys could read the ancient Harley texts sacred to the Giants, but they were labeled as heretics so the beliefs between what they meant were multifaceted and others decided on what they meant...I don't think this is the time for it!," said the Giant.
"No, Saul. It's not just for me. It's something I believe that is going to not only help me...but the crew on our way to THAT PLACE...evidence they can't erase.," explained Robin.
They reached an ancient, fossilized drawing as Biblo the owl hung over as did a massive crow with one eye with the other covered by an eyepatch.
"Whoa, weird rock drawings. They look like Giants and other races hanging out in this funny tree with several balls to explore- some I can't even guess...makes me wonder if this was always a Giant and those Nivadell guys' place. They look kinda kiddie and not something adults take seriously!," Chopper observed.
The drawings had a mermaid princess amongst other princesses- each with wings indicating different colors plus eyes in the middle of their foreheads around a figure with wings and a sun-shaped head that did the Nika dance pose. He had several allies including one that resembled Emeth and Zunesha as well as one long-nosed fellow amongst others.
Namae continued to clash with Goldberg and Saul, and seemed agitated as he overheard this conversation- though from what the latter two observed, it wasn't Namae himself being this way, but something within the winged youth.
"It's weird, according to modern learnin', other races have been at war forever. But this says once we not only got along but mated with one another without losing our traits, but adding on till we reached some apex or some weird mumbo-jumbo. I've been only to read parts of it.," explained Saul.
"Where's the Harley Text-," Robin asked before seeing the crow drop a book with the sun symbol next to her, which made her look in shock before continuing as she briefly nodded in thanks.
"Seems like an oddly sapient crow.," observed Robin as she read it and Namae got more frantic as his mouth became agape as a single eye with a red ripple pattern emerged. It generated an arrow-shaped tail as propelled toward her, but was blocked by Chopper.
"I've failed as a doctor on Wano...I'm not failing now!," he grunted in his "Human form", holding the tail at bay.
"He's even weirder than I thought.," observed Goldberg.
"Nah, this...must be the work of that so-called True Sun God.," argued Saul as he began to reach down and try to tear it out of him.
Suddenly, a black figure of massive size emerged as Utgard-Loki and Loki tried to hold him back.
"You forced to wrestle this thing back up there as it was summoned and went down to this place. I'll beat it down so we can resume our discussion. We're not done with our talk earlier!," argued the blond Giant.
"Still putting up a front eh?! Anyway...it's a shame you don't know this guy.," argued the chubby Prince.
"Whoa! That's one big fella!," noted Golberg as he looked up at its colossal size.
"That's the black shadow of that day according to Jarul!," Saul observed.
"You mean Linlin's rampage?," asked the ginger-haired Giant.
Robin's eyes widened as she saw a mural in the middle of the introductory page-
A series of trees- each named Eve- which resembled the Sunlight Tree Eve, Adam- which resembled the current Elbaf, Lily- which had an uncanny resemblance to Ohara's Tree of Knowledge, Lucy- surrounded by winged folk of insect-like attributes, and Pandora which was located on an isle of laughter. Above the trees emerging from a black void, were winged monsters/demons breathing black flames from their mouths and being aided by volcanic-based creatures all led by a black serpent that erased what they touched being warded off by five winged warriors and their allies avenging their serpentine, multi-faced, multi-armed maternal figure killed by the serpent. The massive serpent is slain by a feminine duo, forcing the volcano people to submit as the black demons run. From the trees emerge fruits, vegetables, and tomatoes similar to the Devil Fruits. The feminine duo is listed as "kings" along with 19 other kings with flags with iconography associated with Jolly Rogers of all things.
In the second level, there are ten winged individuals led by an elephant-headed warrior followed by a monkey doing the Nika dance pose against a slightly smaller dragon with an armored back being aided by a forest-based trickster who is both defeated by the monkey, but at the cost of the elephant. Civilization begins to evolve, but notably over the millennia, the people become less pure and more corrupt as they listen to the words of the surviving associates of the armored dragon.
In the third level, the monkey, having replaced the elephant, is defeated by a round, winged creature with no visible face leading an army of black demons alongside people coming down from the moon- either with wings or eerily similar spheres around their heads to the World Nobles. The Monkey is defeated and his power is passed to an Ancient Giant with a face similar to that of the Skypeians' deity before it passes on to a boy with a sun-shaped hairstyle.
From the third, it becomes more elaborate- with a great city being attacked by the same winged featureless behemoth and a serpentine dragon emerging from a sword wielded by the leader of the dome-wearing people fighting a kingdom with a mighty king, mermaids, merfolk, Minks, Fishmen, Giants, avian-like people, insect-winged people, elemental-based people, comical people, clowns, demons, angels, dragons, metal people, people wearing similar clothes to Minerva, great animals, etc. but they are defeated not from the invaders but notably more sinister individuals who "backstab" them with knives in order to curry favor from the invaders. The kingdom is split in half the right side having iconography of technology similar to Vegapunks while the left side is more esoteric in keeping with nature and odd symbols. While the attire of the right is more traditionally gender-coded, the left blends masculinity and feminity to create an androgynous aesthetic.
For a time, the people make offerings to the moon people while enslaving other races to curry their favor. The sun boy endures suffering until he encounters a lad with a flaming aura who introduces him to a frowning boy with a moon motif and a girl with multi-colored hair. Robin notices that the king, Nika, the Monkey, the elephant, their direct associates, the five warriors at the beginning, the left kingdom, the sun boy, the frowning boy, and the multi-colored haired girl had the same traits of colored wings on their backs and a third eye.
The sun boy becomes a young man and slays the two "kings" of the enemies alongside the frowning moon boy now a young man. Notably, the two have a network of red strings that connect them to countless others and the implications are that they are soul mates to birth several legendary heroes that Robin read from her time at Ohara, but altered to suit the islands' narratives including the mermaid princess and the other maidens. Both fight an escalation of increasingly powerful god-like figures including a flaming snake dragon, a massive sphere with a face, a polygon with a single eye, a red demon, and countless others while doing side work reluctantly as heroes to deal with relatively lower-scale problems against other villains. At the same time, the 24 children of the surviving dome people along with kings who sided with them, slowly build up their forces while convincing the people to follow them instead. Over time, the sunboy becomes an aging man who is seen guiding his successor, a purple-haired maiden.
There is an image similar to the legendary hero, Sora of the Marine propaganda...but he is turned into a winged demon of black with the sun in his hands that fights the sun man along with his allies- his crew, Giants with horns, Lunarians, snow-white skinned winged people with black sclera eyes with black hair with white wings- using ice instead of fire, people with multiple-colored wings with a third eye, samurai, knights, insect people, Minks, bird people, reptilian people that seemed associated with the bird people, Tontattas, Nivadells Dwarfs, dragon people, amphibian people, and other kinds of races; sea creatures, great animals, metal men, and tons of ships that seemed to fly.
As the demon falls, his power is purified by the leading king, who gives it to a man who slays the sunman- this hero who resembles Sora with the symbol of the Marines, forces the survivors of the Sunman to submit as they conquer the 20 kings with pirate symbols to enslave them and erase their history. The rulers have an uncanny resemblance to the 20 Elders including the current Five Elders. However, the Sunman's power is inherited throughout the years- with iconic users being a bald man and a man with stringy hair before it passes down to a boy who resembles...
"Luffy?... How is...," she said before taking a closer look at the Mermaid princesses and the Maidens...having an uncanny resemblance to Nami, Vivi, Rebecca, Shirahoshi, Koala, Carrot, Shoujo, Bonney, Minerva, among others including...
"Pictures can say more than words can.," said a voice that appeared behind her. The magic circle was summoned at an instantaneous moment. Chopper and Robin are caught off-guard for a moment.
"All the more reason, why we can't let this vanish-," she replied.
"Don't say it," said the currently obscured figure.
"On Terra, there were five trees to allow races to finally let go of their past hate and harmful ambition of previous cycles to embrace dreams for the benefit of themselves and others.," she spoke.
"Don't-," said the figure before noticing Chopper now in Monster Point, pinning both him and the tail down.
"First World: This was done by Lady Ocean who cared for children even if they didn't make them. However, her nemesis, the Sea Devil, previously Mother Sea who fell due to her ambition, set the seeds of a flame of Haki- corrupted will to lull the people of the other tribes of creators to abandon dreams to become her army of Nobodies- creatures consume by their ambition at the cost of fearing the sun, the fire, the lightning, and any warmth- becoming creatures of the abyss.," Robin continued. "They took the Forbidden Sun, and led by the Serpent of Hell-Fire, they attempted to kill the top gods of society and...piracy...to create a world devoid of meaning after they enslaved the other people, working alongside the prior Earth God and his people...but they were slain by Evil angels that work for good. From their union with others, the children including Nika were born."
The figure continues to struggle.
"In the Second World: the Evil duo die, leaving the Eldest, Reika to take charge during the time of immense snow. He faces the prior Forest God who allied with the progeny of the Serpent of the Hell-Flame, dispatching demons. While Reika is slain, Nika takes charge of subduing them. The followers of the 1st progeny go to the moon and find the Dregs of the Moon People, convincing them that they can be gods in Terra. The 2nd progeny of the Serpent of the Hell-Fire Flame aids the Dregs in making a mockery of Nika to spread war amongst the people. It leads to an era of slavery with Nika's death. However, Joyboy manages to undo the actions of the leader of the Dregs and the 2nd progeny for a time while knowing his reign was just a setup for his inheritor as he spent his remaining time both doing great deeds and making sure that person succeeds. The people of the half-Moon on Terra and the people of the moon all saw a dream of peace that hid a lie by the Dregs...who slew their more righteous compatriots who had convinced their way of ruling was better than what Joyboy had been subjected to. So these false rulers take the place of the righteous ones in killing the sun to become false gods called World Nobles or Celestial Dragons and make the world night in the guise of day.," she added.
The figure was fuming at the mention of the implied truth.
"The troubled shadows of the Sun, Moon, and Earth all barring the D insignia- being enemies of the false gods who know Death as a friend so they don't fear it- though they do not know the memory, their emotions are inherited through a 1000 years or else, will eventually recall it for the sake of others. The promised day will come for the dawn to awaken us from the nightmare. The fragments of the moon, sun, and earth will join back together. The one who bares Joyboy and Nika's rubbery powers along with the sun to work alongside the Moon, Forest, Earth, Rain, Ice, Wind, Lightning, Dream, and Chaos inheritors to bring the dawn by ending the false world. Some may see it as the horrifying end of days, but others will see it as a rewarding experience. The Sun will return and the morning will come back to stay as it goes down for the moon to rise and repeat eternally as we have eternal relative peace as we come to understand each other with our dreams realized with the ONE with the PIECE needed to make it happen. Still, there will be dangers and adventures, so freedom is just as good as peace.," she concluded.
The figure snickered, "Dead Men tell no tales. All you've done is recite a story that no one will hear-"
The individual realized that their Transponder Snail along with a strange bird were snatched from him during her long monologue, a distraction within a distraction.
"Everyone has things they can't do and trying to do those things as well to be perfect will just be worse than if you focused on your assets. So I will do what they can't do. And they'll do what I can't do. It's something a fabulous cook said. But if we request the need to learn those skills to not be a burden when a situation happens when normally something they would is not happening due to being busy, then we'll take that load till they can join up.," she said.
"What are you babbling about? asked the figure.
"I just had a brief talk with Franky's lovely sister about a little special bird that you might've been entrusted with when things get to this point. So just in case our little snail friend is blocked...Spandam.," Robin explained as the figure revealed himself to a horrified Spandam as he saw the Transponder Snail and unusual bird that she had snagged from him during her conversation.
"You mean the Calling Bird thing?!," Spandam. "Oh crap, she has it! Damnit, Dad, should've slandered her even more to cast the blame of Ohara on her rather than what we did to hide an awful truth that the scholars were trying to find! And made her even more willing to die just to not bother with her!"
He then paused and then yelled higher as he cried, "OH FFFFFFFUCCCCKK!"
"Yes, I am alive despite everything! And I'll continue to live to spread the messages of my colleagues! But this isn't just for me! Everyone in the crew hearing this! The enemies are coming!..."
Across Yggdrasil
Chopper nodded.
Sanji instead of being pervy, attempted to smoke- but it was swapped with an odd cigar-shaped bubble blower.
"It'll give you the same feel, but as a marine animal partially, I can't have this water polluted.," explained the Giant.
The blonde responded by blowing an iridescent bubble in the form of flickering flames.
"What do you know...but it looks like we gotta get to work.," replied the cook.
Jinbe and Galahad unchained the Cross Guild cautiously.
"Who's the angry-eyed Chad?," asked Doflamingo before Galahad grabbed his right hand tightly.
"Another insurance you don't act like someone who's overcompensating for something in the bedroom.," replied the Fishman with a bit more aggressive tone.
"The son of the inspiration for the murder of the Ryugu Kingdom's beloved queen. I wonder how-," the former World Noble said before Jinbe interjected.
"I think for both our sakes, you quit while you're ahead.," the Fishman told him as Doflamingo gritted his teeth.
Buggy was relieved to be freed.
Nami overhearing the message then summoned Zeus as she said, "Robin's really given an inspirational speech, she's usually more reserved. I'm feeling more passionate now...despite everything."
"I'll protect you, Nami!," said Zeus.
"Let's charge those bozos for intruding.," Clisson spoke.
"O-oh boy...I-It might be too soon for me!," Shoujo said.
Yamato prepared while Uso-Hachi began to get an inkling of his original self.
Carrot gave a resolute expression.
Rebecca took a battle position as she protected Vivi.
Bonney and Brook heard the conversation and became more determined.
More magic circles appeared.
OLD WORLD
Classic Line
Franky, Zoro, and Luffy stared at the seagull with a pipe in its mouth as it sat on Ahab's right shoulder.
"Your bird just said something in Robin's voice. Did it eat her?," asked Luffy.
"That's one weird parrot.," Zoro noted.
"No. It must be some sort of Transponder Snail. She's giving us a message.," said Franky.
"Yeah, it's called a Calling Bird according to some notes I got.," Vega 40 replied.
"It's going to be difficult to warp all the way to the Grand/Red Line from here.," explained Minerva.
"Maybe, on your own with your current limitations...but you know why HE had a better relationship than a majority of other crews.," Ahab said. "His power with your mind."
Minerva then looked at Luffy looked dazed before giving a resigned sigh.
"Guess we have to combine.," she explained as Luffy looked more baffled.
Next Chapter: Fusion
Author Notes: While it starts off light-hearted, the chapters get more intense as the crew gets ready to fight the swarms of enemies approaching.
This additional information is based on what we learned from 1138 but modified for my story, which adds further context to the narrative. I had a harder time writing this chapter than the previous one due to wanting to decide whether to make it a breather or setup before going with the latter.