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Chapter: Eaten...?
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«Logbook Entry -2084 - Year:1511 - Early-December»
» It's been a month since we sailed away from San Faldo. We left quickly after Jinbe met Tom since the marines became suspicious. And I still didn't meet him.
» With these two months of traveling, Jinbe's temperament has mellowed a lot towards his Canon figure. It's not a problem since he is not the same age and doesn't have enough experience. The Sun Pirates should have traveled all over the sea instead of sailing within the Redline's reach.
» He also recorded a solution from Tom for our boat's problem. What problem...? It's capsizing. Because of the small size and the unpredictable sea, the Boat overturned many times. It even overturned when I was sleeping, so I must rectify its design.
» I also compared many of Boat's designs on the watch to get an idea. Then I finally settled on the design of adding wings to the boat, which will stabilize the boat from overturning. That's why, I asked for an opinion from Tom, then began changing the design.
» Since we can't stay in San Faldo, we set sail in search of land to upgrade the boat. We covered long distances effortlessly because of our boat's speed.
» At one time, we witnessed a fight between Long-arm Tribe and Longleg Tribe. Jinbe also found this funny, as there is discrimination even among humans. I assured him that this was nothing, and the discrimination between people of different statuses is severe; noble to a commoner, rich to poor, etc.
» The days went by as Jinbe continued to teach me Fishman Karate. And surprisingly, I can feel the water molecules in the air smoothly. I figured the cause is because of living on Sky Island.
» Because on Sky Island, there was a less amount of oxygen and water. So when I reached the Blue Sea, having an abundance of both. I can effortlessly identify the changes in oxygen and water density in the air.
» I deduced my mixed genes may also play an important role. Because of them, I'm sensitive to the surrounding temperature, air, smell, etc. So, if there were any changes in my surroundings, I can identify them skillfully.
» So because of it, the progress in learning Fishman karate is smooth, except for the regular antics of STML, and annoying personalities.
» I also have regular contact with Brook and shared my experience with him. He also talks about all the people he pranked these days. I didn't tell him about the plan of finding Moria to rescue him, thinking it was not the right time.
» And Jinbe finally asked the question, which I want to avoid desperately. He asked, 'how do I know about all those information?'
» I avoided it as usual, but he is persistent about it this time. And 'I' had to safeguard against him when in the naïve personalities of Luffy and Chopper.
» This all ended when I identified this particular Island on our way. So I challenged Jinbe to stay on that Island for a week, and if he prevails, I will reveal my secrets. Jinbe bravely accepted this challenge and swam toward the Island since I refused to go anywhere near 'that' Island.
» Jinbe returned on the second day of the challenge and admitted his defeat. He was pale and looked like he received a heavy blow to his psyche. He urged me to get away from that Island quickly, screaming frantically.
» I looked at his behavior and sighed. I thought as a Fishman he won't be affected, but my calculations are wrong. And the dangerous Island that protected my secret is none other than Momoiro Island, home to the Kamabakka Kingdom.
» I get shiver just thinking about it. I wonder what happened to Jinbe on the Island...? Anyway, we quickly left the area. And we came across many pirates and marines while sailing, but we avoided them easily.
» It's been two months, and the time agreed with Jinbe is long over. He needs to return to his crew soon after dropping me near Calm belt.
» But, we got stuck on the current island ...-
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"Fuck!" I cursed, dodging the sneak attack of a huge Ant. "This place is crazy, I can't even rest without being attacked by something," I yelled, closing the watch.
I trusted the wooden spear in my hand *tang* blocking the ant's mandibles. Then I jump up and smash the spear on its head *thunk* as it shook, disoriented. I lightly stepped on its head, then rushed forward, piercing the spear into the place that connects the head and body. Before it could react, *blaze* I ignited the spear on fire, effectively decapitating the ant.
"Why am I even here?" I grumbled. "Just because I got greedy for food, I'm stuck here," I complained, picking another spear from the abnormally grown bamboo nearby.
"I hope Jinbe is alright," I muttered, waving the spear experimentally.
"Are you guys wondering where I Am? And How do I arrive here?" I asked.
"See this video," I suggested, then created a room using Eisen Clouds. Then projected the video on the wall...
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«Two hours ago»
"Oh! I started to record. Let's go to that Island for all-you-can-eat food,' I exclaimed, looking at the approaching forest in eagerness.
"Death-Kun, DO we need to land on 'THAT'?" Jinbe damped my mood, calling that name. 'I don't know how many times I complained about that name. He refused to budge, and whenever I tried to bring up the topic, I felt murderous intent from him, asshole,' I grumbled.
"Yeah!" I sighed, despondent. "I'm tired of eating seafood daily," I replied, then looked towards the approaching Island. "It has many foods in it," I added.
"How Do you know?" he asked, hoping to find my secret. I rolled my eyes, "If you can survive on that Island..." I began, but Jinbe interrupted me, "No! Thanks," he rejected hastily with a pale face.
'I'm talking about this Island, but he remembers something awful, whatever, I changed the topic.' I grinned at Jinbe's expression.
We reached the Island and started exploring after taking back the portable vehicle. I rushed eagerly, recording everything as Jinbe followed behind.
*rumble* *rumble* Suddenly, the Island shook. "Ah! Not now," I cried in panic.
"What's happening?" Jinbe asked, trying to keep his balance.
"To tell the truth, this is not an Island," I revealed, as Jinbe looked shocked and waited for me to continue.
"This is a carnivorous plant called 'Stomach Baron.' And all the plants together on the sea are called Boin Archipelago," I explained, searching around for a place to hold.
"What's that got to do with the shaking?" Jinbe snapped as the land inclined.
"Well, it's feeding time," I explained, as my heart pumped crazily, looking forward to it.
"Whose feeding time?" Jinbe yelled, clinging to a tree. "The Island's," I replied before the Island closed with a snap, bringing darkness.
Since we were at the edge of the Island, we are hanging near the top. "Jinbe, don't fall into the mouth," I yelled, spreading my wings.
"What mouth... Ah! That mouth," Jinbe yelled as a big mouth opened below. "Wooohooo! it's fun," I shouted, excitedly. "It's been a long time," I muttered as my body urges me to jump down, yearning for excitement.
"Here we go again," Jinbe sighed, already used to my 'seeking death' activities.
"Here I come," I declared, letting go of my hold and falling towards the open maw down.
"Reckless...!" Jinbe yelled, taking a Water Dial from his Kimino, and activating it. He then jumped after me and controlled the water to glide away.
"It's Cool," I created fire to make the surroundings visible, so I looked like a fiery devil descending. Before I could be proud of it, a column of water hit me *swoosh*, pushing me away from the mouth.
"NOO!" I yelled, as my ridiculous plan of trying to burn the plant from the inside slipped away. I glared at Jinbe, only to see him getting dragged by something that looked like a tongue.
I flapped my wing to get back on track, after the force of being hit by the water decreased. But beams of sunlight shone from above, indicating the end of feeding time. Thus, we got separated from each other and stuck on this carnivorous plant.
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"Not Cool! Totally not cool," I yelled, closing the video. "Where did that stupid tongue come from?" I grumbled. 'It may be Jinbe's first time trying to control water mid-air, or it may be someone's interference,' I guessed. But unknown to me, it is because of a question 'Past me', asked Jinbe.
'I' asked, 'Since you can feel the water in the atmosphere, can you walk on it, like Marine's Geppo?'. Since then, he is researching it and carrying the water Dial I provided him. Now he can fight easily, even if water is scarce.
"Fuck! This stupid forest is dangerous," I complained. "Watching Usopp was funny, but experiencing yourself is different," I grumbled.
"And being short is a disadvantage since everything is trying to eat me." I rubbed my face in annoyance. "At least, I don't get cold feet looking at giant insects," I cheered since 'I' got used to living with bugs in the Upper yard.
I removed the dome before clicking a button on the portable vehicle bag hanging on my shoulder. *click* *psssh* It spewed Eisen cloud and formed what looks like a bike powered by Jet Dial.
The bike looked a bit like Batmobile due to using Ball cloud as a wheel. "Let's test it," I jumped on it eagerly and pressed the accelerator using my feet, creating a hand accelerator is difficult using clouds. It emitted a jet of air from the Jet Dial, pushing the vehicle forward.
"Woah! This is what I'm talking about," I yelled in excitement, dodging an attack from a plant.
Making this bike is harder than making the Boat. It has extra Dials, and the existing Dials also needed to be incorporated into it- ten Jet Dials on the boat. So I used these Dials to act as a support when turning at high speed. I placed four Dials on the side of the Bike, pointing outwards.
If the bike turned left, the Dials on the right of the front side and the ones on the left of the backside will activate simultaneously, supporting the turn, like I'm doing now to evade a bug. Since the wheel is spherical, sudden change won't affect it, I hope.
I weaved through the vines, roots, mandibles, legs, branches, tongues, etc. "So far, I only know about two forests on this Island, Swindling forest and gluttony forest," I recalled, what Heracles explained to Usopp.
'I hope he is on This Island and not on the other ones,' I thought in anticipation. "And this 'island' has more 'petals' and I don't know how many weird forests are located on each of them," I wondered, turning right.
I quickly hit the brake. A swamp-like cloud covered the wheels, ejected from the Milky Dials, reducing its rotation. And, at the same time, two Jet Dials, pointing front, activated, reducing the momentum.
I looked at the front to find that I'm below one of the 'petals' of the inner layer. It cast an enormous shadow on the forest below it, whose entrance I'm in.
Driving slowly under it, into the dark forest, I found many reflective things here. I guessed it must be produced by one of the plants, to get sunlight in here. Since I noticed sunlight reflected from one glass to another, heading deep into the forest.
The glasses are not a regular shape; they are irregular as if grown into the gaps of trees and crevices. I lit a fire and proceeded forward, not knowing it was like a beacon in the dark. I didn't notice glasses growing instantly around me, attracted to the light.
I slowly realized that the area was turning bright. I looked around to find the reason. "What the Fuck!?" I cursed, looking at the glasses all around me. The glasses are transparent but enough to reflect light.
Tapping one glass, I found it was strong but can be broken with some effort. I ignored them and continued to proceed deeper. I discovered the glasses are made from some liquid, hardening fast.
I became alert to my surroundings and found that these glasses acted like a maze to confuse my direction. "As if this could stop me," I sneered and *crash* *bang* began breaking them using Eisen Cloud.
I slowly proceeded, destroying the glasses blocking my path. I even saw a glass sprouting in a few seconds, then it clicked. "This thing is Pop Green," I exclaimed in surprise, then excitedly.
"This thing is useful," I murmured, but first find Jinbe.
After an hour of struggle, I broke out of that glass forest tired and hungry. Then suddenly, an enticing smell attracted my attention *growl~* as well as my stomach's.
I know the reason for the smell. It's the reason I landed on this 'Island'. I rushed forward, drooling, avoiding all the attacks from the plants and insects. Then I halted in my track, my eyes shining brightly, looking at all the foods growing in front of me.
"No one can stop me from this," I declared, rushing towards the food and beginning the feast.
*crunch* *nom* *gulp* *slurp* After over-filling my stomach, I stopped eating even though I'm urged to continue. I used all my willpower to control myself from eating. I stood up and left without looking back, but my tail was holding a long hotdog roll, dragging behind.
After walking for a while, "...so, you are researching here for nearly 19 years?" I heard a familiar voice.
"Yes, Jinbe'n. I'm a botanist who studies plants Heraculas'n," another voice replied.
"Amazing. Humans study these kinds of things?" Jinbe exclaimed in respect.
I moved forward to see Jinbe perfectly alright without a speck of dirt and having a hearty meal. Unlike me, who looks like a person who crawled out of a Pigsty.
I became angry and rushed forward, "YOU! Big fat ONi, are you enjoying yourself?" I yelled, startling them.
"Wahahaha! you are finally here. Did you enjoy yourself?" Jinbe laughed happily, reminding me of the past hours.
"You are right. This place is wonderful. I have been enjoying myself from when I landed," Jinbe continued.
"So, you have been eating all the time, after we got separated?" I gritted angrily.
"Yes, and I met Heracles, who introduced this Island," Jinbe explained. "And Dead-Kun, it looks like you have been enjoying yourself," Jinbe asked, looking at my condition.
And I snapped, "DIEE!" I roared, lunging at Jinbe.
"Wahahaha, you still have energy?" Jinbe asked, dodging my attack.
"Damn you! I have been suffering for the past hours, but you are enjoying yourself," I yelled, punching him with my flaming hand.
He hurriedly dodged and sent a blob of water toward me. "What are you saying? You are the one who jumped towards the mouth," Jinbe blamed. I punched the water with Fishman karate, trying to send it back, but I failed miserably and doused myself in water.
"Shut up! I don't care," I bellowed, then activated the electro in my arm and waved it, shooting the electro-filled water droplets at Jinbe. *whoosh* *whoosh* *whoosh*
"You are unreasonable, Oww!" Jinbe retorted and got hit by electro when trying to control my attack.
"That's cheating," Jinbe glared, rubbing the sore spot hit by the electro.
"Hahahaha, I don't care," I stuck my tongue at him. "And don't break your character, it's weird," I reprimanded.
"You are the one talking weird," Jinbe retorted. "Don't compare me with some random person," he roared, punching me.
We continued to brawl for a while, and I was the first to give in because of my low stamina. "*pant* *pant* I will take care of you later *crunch*," I glared, bitting a chocolate piece nearby.
"Wahahaha! You have many years ahead," Jinbe laughed, sitting on the ground.
"I know, grandpa," I grinned at him. Jinbe became dispirited. «BOOM» Then my watch vibrated suddenly as my eyes became blank for a while, then changed to Cyan color.
Heracles, who has been silent all the time, "It's good to be burn calories'n and only strong can survive in this forest'n," he explained, mistaking our fight. I stared at him, ignoring the slight discomfort of finding myself in a weird place.
"My name is Heraculas'n," he introduced, posing cooly. "Awu! That looks cool! Bro, but it's outdated," I responded subconsciously. "We should do it like this," I suggested, getting into position.
"SUUUPPEERR!" I did Franky pose, as Heracles looked in awe and Jinbe rolled his eyes.
"It's Suuperr'n," Heracles praised, posing himself. "Thank you...," Heracles dragged for a name.
"My name...?" I wondered.
"It's Dead Pool. Just call him Dead," Jinbe interrupted.
"What a... SUUUPPEERR! name," I praised, after noticing a murderous aura from this weird Oni. 'Okay, there is a weird Beetle and an angry Oni, so Where Am I?' I wondered. 'These two are slightly familiar.'
"Let me take you to a safe place'n," the beetle Heracles proposed, and I followed him. Somehow I didn't panic at arriving at the new place. It is like my body is already used to this situation, frequently.
On the way, I gave in to the urge and read the 'Reminder Note' on the watch.
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«Year:- 1511 » «Age:- 05 » «Location:- Blue Sea: Paradise: Boin Archipelago» «Time:- Early- December »
«Main Task: Cross Calm Belt »
»Instructions:
«Previously: » I fainted after giving a finishing touch to the portable vehicle. I woke up to find that I'm on a rock in the middle of the sea with Jinbe. Yeah, I'm totally shocked. It looks like Brook 'ditched' me *hmph* to save me. But I'm not forgiving him.
» Then, with Jinbe's help, I re-entered Florian Triangle in search of Brook, but it failed. Then I 4b^$*6^*shbi7y*5$9vi^37&d&*#%^$8f#0$# # #...»
» I began learning Fishman Karate from Jinbe as I teach him things about humans. We docked on this island in San Faldo. I'm making a plan to earn quick cash.
» After making some cash, I destroyed a kidnapping group to pass the time. Then I met Kokoro, and Jinbe then went to meet with Tom as well as ask for a solution to our boat's capsizing problem.
» After roaming the sea, we reached Bon archipelago...
« Train Fishman Karate »
« Join Moria to search for Brook »
« Practise the Bio-feedback regularly »
Next: « Follow your instinct »
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'As I guessed, this is a different world,' I thought, reading the Reminder.
Then Heracles brought us to a safe place. His place is full of research materials, various plant specimens, etc.
We rested for a day, then we continued to explore the 'Island' with Heracles leading. He seems to be in a jolly mood since he got to meet humans after a long time.
And we also saw the awesomeness of Pop Green. It's really a wonder. I recorded many videos & notes about Pop Green. We spend two weeks on this Island to complete the Boat's upgrade. And it is time to leave since Jinbe needs to return to his crew.
"Are you sure you are not coming?" Jinbe asked Heracles while packing a bag.
"Yes! Jinbe'n," Heracles nodded. "My comrades sacrificed themselves to research plants'n. So I need to finish what we started'n," Heracles replied resolutely.
Jinbe looked at Heracles in awe and respect. He is the second human he respects after whitebeard. He nodded in understanding, then went ahead.
"Goodbye! Heracles, the champion of the forest," I teased, while running, leaving him stupefied.
We left the Island with slight difficulty, then I pressed the 'Boat' button on my sling bag and threw it towards the sea. *click* *puff* it emitted White clouds, as usual, and took a form of a boat.
The difference between the previous boat and the current boat is I moved the cockpit to the front, and its shape is exactly like a plane. The boat also has two wings that act as a stabilizer during rough weather.
At the front of the cockpit, a Pop Green is used to create a glass that acts as a windshield. Yeah, I successfully integrated Pop Green and Dials. If the portable bag is further converted into electrical, then it will be awesome. I even have two advanced processors with me - A.I.'s and Bag-E's chips. With a program, the portable vehicle will work efficiently. With a click of a button, it will produce a vehicle. And I can reduce the size of the bag further.
We boarded the vehicle and raced towards the Calm Belt after waving goodbye to Heracles. And because of the boat's speed and calm weather, we reached the Calm Belt in a day.
"This is it, Jinbe," I stated, looking at the Calm sea in the front. "Yeah! It's time for goodbye," Jinbe muttered, looking at me with worry.
"You know, you could just come with me," Jinbe began. "If we get my crew's help, then we may be able to find Brook," Jinbe suggested.
"Stop! You know I can't." I looked at him. He sighed, "I don't know? What kind of grudge do you have against those two?" Jinbe shook his head wryly.
"I can't explain it currently. You will know in the future," I explained mysteriously. Jinbe is disappointed with the answer.
"Yeah, Tell your Queen not to hurry in collecting the signatures. You must have experienced it. Now is not the time for Fishman to move to the surface," I instructed sternly.
Jinbe frowned at this. "Just wait for twenty years," I advised.
"Also, keep an eye on someone named Hody Jones. As for Arlong, maybe he has a chance to rectify," I implied.
"It is up to you whether or not to believe," I interrupted Jinbe's protest. "I have said what I want. Don't come crying to me in the future." I looked at Jinbe with disdain.
"Hmph! There is no possibility that I will ask for your help," Jinbe scoffed after recovering from the surprise of my instructions.
"I hope so," I nodded. I switched the backup Dial with the Dials in the engine, by flipping a switch on the dashboard. "Oh! One more thing, don't allow your captain to go ashore alone," I said nonchalantly.
"What do you mean?" Jinbe demanded an explanation. I ignored him to check my items with [My Item's list]. After that, I nodded towards Jinbe, showing its time.
"Goodbye! Jinbe, don't lose my pendant," I waved, moving out of the cockpit/cabin.
Jinbe sighed, not receiving the desired answer, but followed me out of the cockpit. Then we stood there in silence for a while.
"Well...?" I raised my brows. Jinbe looked puzzled at my action. "What are you dandling about?" I retorted. "I need to go to South Blue, then to West blue, so I don't have all the time, so…" I gestured for him to get out.
Jinbe recovered. "You are heartless, Death-Kun." he glared, 'You want to go South Blue? This side of the Calm belt leads to East Blue,' Jinbe thought speechlessly. 'Why didn't you explain it clearly?' Jinbe sweat-dropped.
'Hmph! since you chased me, I won't remind you,' Jinbe grinned, jumping into the sea after looking at the boat reluctantly one last time.
I became suspicious of a sudden change in Jinbe's behavior, but because of the excitement of what will come next, I waved goodbye and pressed a button on the dashboard. *click* *clang* I can see the structure of the boat change with the naked eye. The plane-shaped cockpit became streamlined, and the wings also became aerodynamic. It converted the boat into a plane.
I'm so excited to test my own plane, so I hurriedly bid a last farewell and *whoosh* accelerated towards the Calm belt, ignoring Jinbe's expression. After some distance, I pressed a switch on the dashboard, and the plane slowly left the sea surface, flying.
I dwelled in anticipation as the boat... no plane flew with no problem, successfully passing the first flight. "It's so cool," I exclaimed, turning the control wheels. The plane turned in that direction accordingly. Thanks to the string-shaped clouds connected to the flaps on its wings.
Eisen clouds simplified building mechanical structures since it doesn't need complicated design, nuts & bolts, etc. I can manipulate it into any necessary shape. It simplifies the design & creation of the structure.
"Let's show this world, What is air...!" I declared excitedly, but sudden darkness interrupted me.
*bang* *crash* "Gyaa!" followed by the plane hitting something. *SPLASH* Then a loud sound of something falling into the ocean. The vehicle got dragged along by the seawater that burst out.
"What's happening?" I yelled in panic. Thankfully, I wore safety belts, or I would have been severely injured.
*rumble* *thunk* *bang* after getting tossed around, the situation calmed down. I recovered slowly from it, "*pant* *pant* Shit! Where? & How? Did I crash?" I wondered, smelling a disgusting stench.
I looked out through the sturdy windshield to see darkness all around. After turning on the lamp Dial I found myself floating on some liquid. I turned on the lamp Dial to get a clear view, but I got shivers down my spine, looking at the scene in front.
"Fuck! Where am I?" I gulped, seeing broken body parts, and half-digested meat of some creatures, floating in the liquid.
*GRAWAA~* a loud sound was heard as the place around and the liquid I was sailing on vibrated. "I have been eaten!?" I cursed.
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