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Chapter: WHY ME!?
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John packed the things that needed to be taken out of Bag-E when it reverts' to bag form. Then he climbed on top of the submarine as it emerged from the sea. "Let's have some fun," John muttered, picking up his mask and cloak.
The submarine parked next to the shore, and after confirming that the area is clear, John jumped ashore. "Ok! Bag-E, bring it up," he ordered.
[Affirmative... commencing... transformation...] Bag-E cautioned as the submarine shrunk rapidly and a backpack appeared. Then a trail of flame appeared below it as it flew to John's hand.
[Transformation completed... reached host...] Bag-E voiced.
"Thank You, Bag-E," John wore the backpack and a sling bag containing some necessary things. He scanned the surroundings vigilantly and went in the direction of the town.
At some distance nearby, two hidden figures sighed in relief. "*phew* I thought He found us Buchi," a tall-thin-hunched figure eased.
"Me too, Sham, look, my body's drenched with sweat," a big fat figure replied.
"Buchi, did you see what I saw?" Sham asked doubtfully.
"I'm sure you also saw what I saw. That ship really shrunk into a size of a backpack," Buchi replied.
"So? what do we do? Buchi," Sham asked.
"What do you mean?" Buchi asked cluelessly.
"Buchi! Are you really clueless? or Are you acting?" Sham glared at the fat figure.
"If we get our hands on that thing, then no one can stop us," Sham indicated greedily.
"Oh! You are talking about this!" Buchi exclaimed. "Yeah, It makes sense! The captain is probably weak after lazing around for three years" he nodded.
"Both of us joining together can defeat our acting captain, Jango," Sham added excitedly.
"Then, what do we do now?" Buchi asked. "Do we steal it and escape?" he proposed.
"No, We will use the crew's help and get that thing," Sham suggested.
Then he took a baby Transponder Snail and dialed a number. *Ka-lick* as soon as the call connects, "I'm Sham," Sham spoke without waiting for any response.
"Yes, What's the order?" a voice spoke.
"Nothing, we spotted a target so I need you guys to keep an eye on him," Sham stated the purpose of the call.
"Ok sir, I will spread the news. How do we identify the target?" he asked.
"He is a male, approximately six feet, wore white pants, a black shirt, a white robe or cloak... I think... it has a hoodie, and he wore a black mask," Sham disclosed the identity.
"We will keep an eye on him," the voice assured.
"Be careful he is quite perspective," Sham warned *Kacha* and cut off the call.
"Be ready, we will take action as soon as we get the information," Sham instructed.
Unknown of the conspiracy, John is walking around the town leisurely. He felt some stares at him, but he got used to it. Who asked him to be, covered from head to toe?
"What does this Island specialize in?" John wondered. "If I remember correctly, this island mainly focuses on entertainment," he muttered.
"Bah! Who cares, Let's find a place to fill my stomach and think about what to do," John muttered, entering the populated area.
As he ambled along the crowd, hearing all kinds of music, the whole town looks festive. Those who want to work, they work, and those that want to enjoy, they enjoy, there is no barrier between them, and the whole town looks harmonious. But some eyes looking at him are not harmonious, but hostile.
John sat at the table in an open-air restaurant, ordered some dishes, and enjoyed the music. While eating, he discreetly searched for the owner of those hostile eyes.
He soon zeroed in on some people wearing cat ears on their heads, "OH! They are from the same group," he discovered.
"But why cat ears...?" John wondered.
"Damn! Are they Black cat pirates? Why? Aren't they on their way to Syrup village?" he realized.
"Fuck! And I am targeted by these guys?" he muttered in frustration. "WHY ME?" I wailed
"If I beat them now, will they still go to Syrup Village? Won't that change the Canon story?" John lamented.
"I can only escape from the island before they take any action," he decided and finished the dishes.
After leisurely paying the bill, he trudged aimlessly, buying necessary supplies and noting down the movements of black cat pirates, spying on me. He was relieved, not finding either Jango or Nyaban brothers.
John unknowingly arrived at the crowded area near the stage, "HELLOO! EVERYONE! How Are You Guys? Are you enjoying?" a person on the stage yelled as the crowd cheered.
"Welcome! Ladies and Gentleman to Mirror Ball Dance Competition," a host cheered on the stage.
*Bang* The crowd cheered thunderously, John used this as a distraction and entered the crowd, escaping from Black cat pirates' sight.
"The winners of the competition will get a high prize because the competition's sponsor is none other than the famous brand whose flagship is on our- Mirror Ball Island... the one and only DOSKOI PANDA," the host announced.
As John entered the crowd, he lost the feeling of being watched and prepared to escape from the Island. "Regarding the competition... the competition will take place a minimum of a week and a maximum based on the number of players. And there will be competition on different dance styles, so BEEE REAADDYYYY!" the host explained as the crowd became enthusiastic.
As the crowd listened to the host in vigor, John pushed through them and nearly hit a man face-to-face, who was sticking like a sore thumb with his back to the stage. The man is wearing a heart-shaped sunglass and is... walking backward? "The hell are you doing? weirdo!" John snapped at him.
"Who are you calling weirdo? You are the weird one," the man snapped back, looking at my cloak in disgust/disbelief.
"Damn! You are the one who is walking backward," John yelled in irritation.
The man gasped as if John had attacked him personally, so he angrily took a pendulum ring, "Look at this, after I say '1,2, Jango...' you will apologize," he stated and began swinging it.
'Jango?' John was startled and looked carefully at the man's weird glasses. 'Ah! It's difficult to identify the 2D character with real-life,' John lamented.
'...Jango,' sound snapped John back, so he looked at Jango. "Sorry for my rudeness," Jango apologized to him and moved aside.
"Idiot," John sneered and scampered out, unwilling to entangle with these pirates.
John rushed out of the buzzing crowd and hurried towards the sea. "Assholes! targeting me of all people," he grumbled, running towards the shore opposite where he landed.
As John reached the less populated area, he became vigilant since this is a perfect place for an ambush. He walked alertly, avoiding suspicious people and alleys. "Damn! Why am I sneaking around? If not for affecting the canon, I would have just beaten them up," John grumbled in annoyance.
*swoosh* Suddenly, something rushed towards John from behind, which he nimbly avoided. He quickly turned around to find a hunched green-haired man who is wearing cat ears. "What do we have here? A sneaking rat!" he grinned creepily.
'*Tch*! Isn't he one of the nyaban brothers? Sam? Sham? Shame?' John groaned, glaring at Sham.
"What does a pussy cat need from me?" John sneered, irritating the pirate.
John remained vigilant, 'Where is that fat guy?' he thought when his instinct screamed for him to dodge.
He dodged rolling forward *BOOM* when a heavy thing fell where he just stood. As the dust settled, he saw a fat figure struggling to stand up, looking injured.
"Damn...! Buchi! Are you alright?" Sham asked, terrified. Then he looked fearfully at John.
John was confused by their action, 'What are they doing?' he thought, perplexed as he is struck between the two.
"Sorry, for your inconvenience. We don't know you are powerful, Please forgive us," Sham stuttered, stumbling towards me to reach Buchi.
John narrowed his eye alertly as Sham approached tremblingly. Suddenly the pirate stumbled towards John, who ducked and *thunk* kicked Sham, sending him crashing into Buchi, who was silently sneaking behind.
"Don't bother, I know all about your cowardly acts to deceive people," John sneered.
Sham is surprised, "Hahaha, Then why don't you obediently give us your bags?" Sham sneered without his previous cowardice.
"Yeah, Hand it over. If you don't want to be beaten into a pulp," Buchi snickered, posing to fight.
John was shocked, 'Are they robbing or know about Bag-E?' he reflected on his carelessness. "What bag are you talking about?" John asked, ignorant.
"Don't pretend! We saw you at the shore," Buchi blurted.
"Oh!" John identified where he blundered and glared at them.
'Canon, be damned,' John thought, placing his other bags down.
"Get it if you can, pussy cat," John sneered carefreely. 'Why do I want to fight these guys? They are slightly weak and won't tingle my adrenaline,' John lamented and pounced at them.
Unknown that their future has changed because of provoking someone they shouldn't. "I will tear you apart/ I will smash you," Sham and Buchi taunted and rushed towards John.
After five minutes, "Why did you have to target me? Now, look at you guys. Is it worth it?" John huffed, pointing at the bloody and bruised duo.
*groan* *Augh* the duo moaned in pain. John glared at them, 'I took nearly five minutes to defeat them? I overestimated myself and underestimated the physique of this world,' he grumbled. 'Oh! And I am only 15 years old,' he added.
"What do I do with you guys?" John stared at them, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.
"HA!" John exclaimed in realization. "They must have bounties. Why don't I get them?" John muttered as he stared at them with Belly-signed eyes.
Then he dragged them to the nearest marine branch, ignoring the duo's wailing threats. The marines were startled when they saw me dragging, two unknown organisms. They calmed down after knowing that they were criminals. After some lengthy process, confirmation, etc, John got the bounty of 7 million bellies.
"Let's leave the island before the black cat pirates find me," John decided, moving towards the port. He did not notice a sneaky figure wearing cat ears, watching the whole process. "I better inform the captain," that figure rushed away.
Unaware of the upcoming trouble, John reached the port, chose a random boat, and stole it. "I don't want anyone to notice Bag-E, again," He mumbled, rowing away.
As he sailed some distance away from the island muttering "Hope those duo's absence won't bring more change to the canon story, And I will get revenge on them how dare they ruin my stay?..." a group rushed to the port with an angry Jango at the lead.
"Where is he?" Jango yelled at a pirate.
"There," the pirated pointed at the distant spot on the horizon.
"Why didn't you stop him from getting on the boat?" Jango barked.
"But...but he defeated the Nyaban brothers," the pirate stammered.
"YOU!... forget it, now it's not the time. The captain called... after three years... we have an important job." Jango announced. "And now, we have lost two of our main fighting forces, What to..." he dragged, as he spotted a huge bird nearby.
The bird belongs to Doskoi Panda company, they use it to deliver long-distance or urgent goods. Jango looked at the bird and the distant spot on the horizon alternatively, then he had an idea.
Jango rushed towards the bird, to the bewilderment of his crewmates. He took his pendulum ring and dangled it in front of the bird, "When I say '1, 2, Jango,' you catch the man on that boat," Jango pointed at the distant spot.
The bird, whose beak can hold a whole human head in it, stared blankly at the thing dangling in front of it. "1, 2, Jango," Jango ranted.
The bird stayed for a moment then took off towards the distant boat. The self-hypnotized Jango was held by his crewmates from jumping after the bird, recovered, and stared at the bird. They became nervous as the bird neared the boat.
They saw the bird swoop down, then caught something from the boat and flew back to the sky. "YES!" the pirates cheered.
"Let's see how that bastard escapes now, I will hypnotize and make him..." Jango excitedly moon-walked...the dance type not the six styles.
"Oh No! Captain! The bird flew away," a pirate yelled, pouring cold water on his brilliant idea. Jango looked up to see the bird flying away from the island, carrying something in its claw.
"Ahhh! Stupid bird," Jango screamed in despair.
He scampered to the Doskoi Panda employees nearby and pointed at the escaping bird.
"Oh! Don't worry. We have his Vivre -Er- a Grand Line technology to track it down," the employee waved nonchalantly.
Jango recovered, "Did you hear it, boys? Prepare the ship. Let's get ourselves a new punching bag," he declared. "... after I get the tracking tool," he muttered, ready to hypnotize the employee.
Unknown of the trouble following him, John struggled from the bird's grip. "Stupid bird! WHY did you catch ME?" John roared, punching the bird's claw.
After struggling for a bit and being unable to get rid of the bird's hold, John became annoyed, "Stupid bird! Take THIS!" John yelled, sending a mild Electro through the bird's claw.
*BZZT* The current passed through the bird's body numbing it, and loosening its hold on John. John reacted quickly and held on to the claw before falling. He then climbed onto the bird's broad back ignoring the bird's painful cry.
"This is how it should be," John muttered contentedly, sitting on the bird's back.
"Stupid bird! How dare you pick me? Hmph! You are my mount now," John sneered, patting the bird.
"Don't try anything funny, or I will roast you," John threatened, the bird shivered and flew honestly.
"Bag-E! What is the nearest Island?" John asked.
[The nearest habituated island is Orange Town] Bag-E replied.
"Orange Town?... Ah! Buggy!" John exclaimed after remembering it.
"At this time, he should still be there, and not blasted off into the sky," John murmured, looking thoughtful.
"Why don't I join the Buggy pirate?" John mumbled. "I can easily control that idiot. He will have rich connections and money," John's eye brightened.
"I can easily achieve my dream. If he became an emperor like in canon, it's even better," John exclaimed.
"Before that, I need to find the reason for my return to the East Blue," John picked up his watch-*Bah!*- RECALL, to continue reading the LogBook.
He set the flight direction towards Orange town using the rein, then opened the LogBook. "Where did I stop earlier? Hmph! Who cares!? I will forget it anyway... Let's start randomly." John decided, scrolling through the LogBook.
LOGBOOK
«Entry -4258 - Year:1513 - Early-January» As I shuttled through the crowd to reach the village, as usual, I got an STML attack, and I stood blankly, wondering... ["Where Am I?" and muttered confused. I looked down at my short chubby legs and arms, urging me to curse someone.
My violet-bordered Iris scanned around vigilantly, and I saw people rushing around as if... Oh! they are taking care of wounded people. Their wounds are not fresh, seem to be a few days old, and the village people are changing their bandages or treating them with medicine.
"What a fucking world did I transmigrated into?" I cursed bitterly. I searched for a hidden place to rest and understand my situation. On the way, I noticed that the wounded were, mostly burn wounds.
I quickly found a lush tree and climbed it. Sitting on a branch, I operated the watch subconsciously and opened the 'Reminder Note'.
"One Piece world? Interesting," I smiled, then left to collect information about this Island. After some snooping and stea- *ahem* borrowing some food, I returned to the tree.
Accumulating the info gathered from the watch and the village, "I stayed in the Goa Kingdom, and they are victims of Grey Terminal burning," I muttered, glancing toward the distant dock.
"Revolution army's ship docked at the port, and finally, this is Shimotsuki village," I smirked.
"In conclusion, I came from the Goa Kingdom on the Revolutionary Army's ship and landed in Shimotusuki village," I concluded.
"I probably won't have arrived with Grey terminal victims. Since it's January... the celestial dragon must have arrived during New year...so I arrived with Sabo?' I wondered.
"Did 'I' get in contact with ASL trio?" I wondered. "If everything went according to the Canon, then Sabo should be on the ship!?" I deduced.
"But if 'I' was in contact with him, then I should have saved him? ...right?Probably!?" I wondered.
"I should read the LogBook to understand properly," I shrugged. I looked at the busy people and painful cries, "Looking at the number of wounded, the Revolutionary will probably stay for a long time. Maybe I can visit later," I sighed and looked at my luggage.
One bag was a sling bag with weird buttons, and the other is an ordinary large cloth bag. I guessed the sling bag is the portable vehicle mentioned in the 'Reminder Note'. Then I curiously opened the cloth bag then golden rays emerged from it, "What the fuck?" I hastily closed it and looked around vigilantly.
Then I slowly opened a small gap and peeped into the bag, my breath quickened, "Treasure! I'm Rich," I muttered excitedly as the violet bordering my Iris disappeared.
"Where did I get it? Revolutionary Army? Nah...! they are not blind," I denied the idea.
I slowly closed the treasure bag and secured it properly, then I continued the search and found an envelope. Picking it up curiously, I opened the envelope and took the content out -a paper- obviously, but was surprised by the content written in it-'Roukushiki'.
"How the hell did I get this manual? Isn't it marines' six-style martial arts?" I wondered in astonishment. I flipped through the manual and roughly glanced at the training method.
"Hmm! Most of them are related to Bio-feedback! Iron Body- Control the muscle and tighten it to be as strong as iron. Paper Art- Loosen the muscles to dodge the attack," I deduced.
"Finger Pistol & Flying Kick? What is the proper translation for Rankyaku- firing a wind blade with a kick? And why am I translating? You guys can check it yourself," I grumbled subconsciously breaking the fourth wall.
"Yeah! These both also need the help of Bio-Feedback to be successful," I figured.
"Well, I can't do heavy training to learn this. I'm only five years old," I shrugged. Putting the envelope safely away, I didn't find any other things.
"I have a moss head to annoy...]... I dreamed about annoying Zoro, who is on this Island then I searched for a place to rest.
«Entry -4259 - Year:1513 - Early-January» The next day, I woke up refreshed...um... 'Really Refreshed,' with a classic 'Where Am I?' After some staring, glaring, operating, and reading the 'Reminder Note' I started my day...[...I strolled around the village casually without any care but my green-dominant Iris scanning the area vigilantly.
I noticed that some bandaged people are looking at me weirdly or in recognition...? I stared back at them with a 'What're ya lookin' at?' look.
They turned away guiltily...? frustrated...? remorse...? 'Why the hell do they show these emotions after seeing me?' I looked in surprise. 'Did they know me in Grey Terminal? I guessed.
I swaggered to the mildly wounded person and asked, "Do you know me?". That man looked away guiltily, "Um...! No..." and replied.
"HMmm...!" I squinted. "Eep! Yeah! I know you," that man yelped nodding fearfully.
"Go on," I waved him to continue. "I saw you with that mysterious organization," the man stammered.
'Mysterious organization? That's new and weird,' I thought and motioned to explain.
"The people from that organization warn us about the fire but we did not believe and mocked them." the man explained in frustration.
'Oh! That's why these people make this expression at me,' I figured. "What's this mysterious organization?" I questioned.
The man looked shocked and looked at me to see if it was a joke, after figuring that I'm serious, "I don't know where it came from, but one day word about this organization spread around Grey Terminal," he explained.
"What does this organization do?" I asked curiously, but somehow I felt it is related to me.
"Well, they do Odd jobs," that man replied, dumbfounding me.
"? The Hell?" I am shocked, then looked at the man suspiciously.
"It's true," the man stressed understanding my doubts. "They even have a slogan," the implied.
"Oh! Let me hear," I asked in interest.
"Hmm! I don't remember clearly," the man scratched his head.
"You tell what you remember," I urged him.
"Odd jobs! Odd jobs! Do you need help? We are here~
If you want to...
catch a criminal~ there are marines~
catch a pirate~ there are bounty hunters~
do something illegal~ reach the underworld~
do Odd jobs~ approach us~ we are Odd jobs Gin~
we are Odd jobs Gin~ we do odd jobs~
p.S. the name is temporary, we will change it when we get an appropriate name." the man spoke in one breath and wheezed.
I stared at him in shock because of the slogan and, 'Is this what you don't remember clearly? You even remember the note at the bottom,' I complained, inwardly.
I left behind the gasping man and continued on my way. 'Odd Jobs Gin? Why is it familiar? Since it is familiar, then it must be my doing,' I determined.
As I strolled, I found a similar man who I spoke to before. 'Is he a twin?' I mumbled and walked away, not noticing the man looking at me weirdly.
'Since I came to this Island, then I must learn swordsmanship from Zoro's master,' I decided and looked for someone to ask directions.
I soon found a kid with familiar green hair carrying a bamboo sword. "Hehehe! Look, who is there?" I grinned, the green-dominant Iris flashing slyly.
I re-checked the mask and wore the hood, and wings as the cloak. -Hooray! for learning Bio feedback- then walked toward Zoro, who is wearing black shorts and a top with the dojos symbol -two swords crossed. "Hey, Brat! Do you know the best dojo around here?" I asked.
"Who are you calling brat? uh... weirdo!" Zoro yelled back.
"Weirdo!? Do you know who I am? *sigh* Forget it! How can a little kid like you know?" I dismissed him nonchalantly. "You show the way to the best dojo," I urged the pissed-off Zoro 'for not taking him seriously.'
Zoro glared for a while then calmed down, "There were many dojos here but I challenged and defeated them," Zoro explained, proudly, probably retaliating for calling him a kid.
"And there is only one dojo that I can't defeat, and I am still fighting Kuina and lost 1900 times, Damn It!" Zoro gritted in frustration.
I am surprised by Zoro's babbling, 'Hmm...! He is only a kid. Not a zombie-faced Zoro,' I thought. 'You defeated all the dojos? like I will believe it, you only challenged them so they could teach you for free,' I snorted, trying to accustomed to 'this' Zoro, 'Ha! He only became like that after Mihawk sliced him,' I sighed.
"Hey! Stop your nagging. You won't defeat her," I interrupted rudely. 'Anyway, she will die soon. To save or not to save? It is related to Zoro's growth,' I looked at Zoro, who is yelling something furiously.
"I'm kidding! Take me to your dojo," I grinned, Iris flashing green.
"Hmph...! Follow me," Zoro pouted and motioned to follow.
After five minutes, "Are you an idiot? Can't you follow me properly? Road Idiot," Zoro yelled at me.
"Ha...! me? You are calling Me a road idiot?" I glared. "You should look at yourself before pointing at others," I pointed fiercely.
Before Zoro could protest, "You don't even know the direction to your dojo. We roamed and returned to the starting point," I interrupted.
"It's not my fault if the things move around on their own," Zoro protested.
My green dominant Iris flashed, "You also think so?" I asked. "I don't know why, since I woke up I also felt weird," I muttered. 'Is it devil fruit power?' I whispered.
"WHAT!? You too?" Zoro looked surprised.
"Anyway, Let me introduce to you. I'm Zorro," I introduced, grinning mischievously behind the mask.
"WHAAT!? Are you kidding?" Zoro exclaimed.
"OH! You have heard of me? I'm Zorro 'masked' Zorro. Steal from the rich, Give to the poor," I posed cooly, under Zoro's dumbfound gaze. 'Oops! Wrong punch line... meh! who cares?' I shrugged.
Suddenly something flew, sweeping me off the ground. I fell head first on the ground, and from the corner of my eye, I saw something emitting flames flying away. 'Jetpack? Rocket Boot?' I guessed, grinding my teeth.
'WHY ME? Stupid God! You even brought something from Sci-fi to affect my awesomeness.' I stood itching with hatred, totally missing a figure of a huge Rat and a huge-headed afro man passing by 'Oops! It hit someone,' 'Hmm.!Oh! It's Jhonny vboy,' 'Oh! Then alright,' conversing.
"What's funny?" I barked at giggling Zoro.
"You are funny," Zoro replied bluntly.
"I will beat your ass at the dojo," I threatened.
"In your dreams," Zoro scoffed.
"Yeah! In my dreams, if you don't know the way to the dojo," I mocked.
"Hmph! Follow me," Zoro challenged.
In a distance, a wounded man watched two children bickering in front of the dojo with the symbol of two swords crossed, then they split up and went in the opposite direction. 'What a weird day,' he muttered...]... then we somehow reached the dojo, beginning my stay on the island.
«Entry -4290 - Year:1513 - Early-February» I joined the dojo easily and began training in swordsmanship. The duel between Zoro and Kuina is daily entertainment. I also dueled with them and lost. Only my abnormal physique and fencing in my muscle memory prevented me from losing miserably. Learning from Brook is wise, yeah... I am still in contact with Brook when I 'remember', he continues his phone prank. Well, the time is nearing one of the Canon timelines... [..."Haaaa!" *thump* Zoro fell.
"Ku...!" Zoro grunted in pain.
"Kuina wins!" a nearby kid announced. "Zoro, who used double sword loses! Kuina is in the lead with 2000 wins to zero!" he declared.
"HMPH! How pitiful. A Boy... and so useless?!" Kuina sneered.
"Yeah, Very weak," I agreed, my blue-bordered Iris looking at Zoro in disdain.
"Hey! Zoro isn't weak!" one boy yelled.
"Yea! Zoro is the best in our dojo," another boy continued.
"Even when sparring with adults, He is still very good!" another boy yelled.
"WHY ARE YOU SUPPORTING HER?" they yelled at me. "Hmph!" I ignored them and placed a toothpick in my mouth.
"Is that so? Still, he is weaker than me. Even if he uses two swords, He is still useless. Admit defeat since you lost," Kuina mocked, and walked away.
"Even if he uses three swords, he will be defeated," I added.
"Damn it!" Zoro yelled.
"You fiend, Kuina! This woman really makes one angry!" one boy yelled.
"Just because she is the daughter of sensei, she likes to show off!" another boy complained.
"AND YOU SHUT UP!" they yelled at me.
"You lost again? What a pity Zoro," sensei arrived smiling.
"SENSEI!" everyone shouted.
"Sensei! You're secretly training her because she is your daughter, right?!" one boy complained.
"Don't lie to us!" they clamored.
"No, no such thing!" sensei denied.
"Just accept you guys are weak," I mocked.
"Why you?" "Do you want a beating?" "You shut up!" they yelled at me.
"Come on, try it. I will kick your butt," I glared at them.
"Idiot! This is a dojo for swords. Sensei, look! He is using other martial arts," one boy complained.
"Now, now," Sensei calmed them. "Swordsman should learn to fight every type of enemy," Sensei taught. "So there is nothing wrong in learning other martial arts," sensei explained.
"Damn!" Zoro, who was not out of his defeat, threw the bamboo sword.
"Why can't I defeat her?!" he complained.
"But Zoro, Kuina is older than you," Sensei pointed out.
"Why is your hair green?" I added from the side.
"Even adults can't beat me," Zoro retorted.
"I want to sail and become the world's number one swordsman. I won't lose to anyone ever again," Zoro vowed.
"PFTTT!" I laughed without my control.
"You are irritating me today," Zoro roared, remembering all my comments.
"I don't know why, just seeing you is pissing me off," Zoro glared.
"Same here, algae-head," I shot back, Iris glowing blue.
"I will slice you, grandpa-head," Zoro mocked my hair, picking the bamboo swords.
"I will kick you, Road idiot," I yelled, stomping towards him.
"You die, puny memory," Zoro roared, slashing me.
I blocked it with my leg and began to fight *crash* *thud* *bang* *thump*.
"Sensei... this..." the disciplines looked bewildered.
"Let them fight," Sensei smiled, walking away. "Oh! provide them with medicine after they are finished," he reminded them.
But my thoughts were not on the fight, my muscle memory and instinct take care of it, 'Today is the 2000 fight between Zoro and Kuina, then today is the day she dies. Save or not to save,' I lamented.]... then focused on beating up Zoro.
«Entry -4291 - Year:1513 - Early-February» As I was thinking about whether to save Kuina or not, I got STML and forgot about these things, and went for a nap... ['Yaa...! *thunk* Yaa...! *thunk* Yaa...! *thunk* ' noise woke me from my nap.
I stood as my annoyed orange-dominant Iris glared, then I stomped toward the window to find the source of the noise.
I found a short-haired girl about 10-11 years old hitting a dummy with a bamboo sword. "Oh! it's Kuina," I muttered deadpan.
As I was ready to close the window, another short figure with green hair appeared. "KUINA! DUEL WITH ME WITH KATANA! I brought the real ones," he yelled.
"With me?" Kuina asked. "OK!" she agreed.
"Won't these two give a rest," I grumbled.
Then I watched Kuina take a real sword and followed Zoro to an open space. "Let's go!" Zoro yelled, getting ready.
"Come on!" Kuina held the katana with both hands.
Then both of them yelled "UAAAAA!/YAAAAA!" and rushed towards each other. In the distance, I saw two figures clashing against each other, with a moon as a backdrop.
After sometimes Kuina defeated Zoro and declared her 2001st win... 2001? Wait, a minute? Then she will die today? I reacted.
As I was in a daze, the two of them returned to the dojo and had their last conversation, if I don't interfere. I snapped out of my thought and got out of my room and walked towards them.
"...if only I were a guy..." I heard Kuina sniffing.
"You tell me all this crap after you beat me!?" Zoro roared. "That's unfair! To become like you is my ambition," Zoro screamed.
"Zoro..." Kuina looked surprised at Zoro's outburst.
"Does that mean that if I beat you one day, it is not because of my strength?" Zoro yelled. "Doesn't this make me who has been training extremely hard to beat you look like an idiot?" questioned angrily.
"Let's make a promise! One of us must become the number one swordsman of the world," Zoro proclaimed. "Let's see who can reach the goal first," he challenged.
"Stupid!" Kuina wiped the tears. "You are the person who lost to me," Kuina smiled.
"I promise you," they shook hands, confirming their deal.
"Which idiot is yelling in the middle of the night?" I walked out, glaring at them. I looked at their tired and trembling legs. 'No wonder Kuina died by falling off the stairs,' I figured.
"Ah! Zorro!?" Kuina yelped in surprise.
"It is only evening geezer head," Zoro complained, annoyed pointing at the moon rising in the distance. "And don't call him by that name... It's weird," Zoro complained to Kuina.
"Why you!?" I punched Zoro's head. "Who are you calling, geezer?" I roared as Zoro twitched, on the ground holding the growing lump on his head.
"Ah! My bad... It's the unreasonable, violent money grubber personality," Zoro hissed.
"What was that?" I demanded my orange-dominant Iris flashing ominously.
"No...! Nothing," Zoro rattled his head in a hurry.
"Hmph! You Better," I scoffed.
"Why are you still here? Do you need a beating? Get Lost," I waved my fist.
"Why should I!?" Zoro yelled, unconvinced.
"I think your body is itchy," I squinted, rubbing my fist.
"Fine... Don't assume I'm afraid of you. I'm leaving because I'm tired." grumbled and stomped away, muttering 'I'm afraid of this personality? No! It's tiredness' he convinced. "I will beat you tomorrow," he yelled at me from the distance.
"Hmph! Who is afraid of you!?" I yelled back.
"*sigh* Don't you guys give it a rest?" Kuina sighed helplessly.
"HEY! You... the person who has been fighting for 2000 rounds should not tell me," I scoffed at her.
"What! That's Duel! You can't compare it with this," Kuina protested.
"Fine...! Then why are comparing Kendo between gender?" I asked as Kuina looked stunned. "Yeah! I heard the conversation between you two," I continued as Kuina looked embarrassed.
"Well... I don't know anything about kendo... I think, but I certainly know Kendo is not about gender but who works hard enough," I emphasized.
"Did you think I don't work hard enough?" Kuina scoffed.
"Oh...! Then what's your problem?" I questioned.
"Didn't you hear it?! Because I'm a girl I will lose to guys in physical strength... and I will soon fall behind," Kuina replied, annoyed.
"See! This is your problem," I pointed out, as Kuina looked confused.
"Your thinking is your problem. You are constrained by this," I implied. "This is your heart knot," I revealed, as Kuina looked shocked.
"Why do think Zoro improves fast? In addition to his excellent swordsmanship, it is also his strong heart that is not afraid of life and death," I pointed as Kuina calmed down from her initial shock.
"And again, who said girls are at disadvantage? If guys are physically strong, then girls are extremely flexible," I indicated.
"If you want to break through, you must get rid of the current idea that girls are not good as guys," I finished as Kuina looked confused.
"But... but..." Kuina looked unconvinced.
"Hey!" Kuina covered her head as I head-chopped her. "You hold the sword with hands, why are you thinking about the physiques?" I clamored unreasonably.
"That's unreasonable! Maybe someone will use their mouth or legs," Kuina blurted in retaliation.
"That... It's possible," I nodded speechlessly. 'Isn't that Zoro and Shiki?'.
"Anyway, there are many women stronger than men out there. I think Gion in the marine is good with swords and a candidate for the admiral. Four Emperor Big Mom ...probably use a sword?" I described as Kuina listened with interest.
"Oh! Do you know Pirate Empress Hancock? One of seven warlords of the sea? She is the queen of the Amazon Lily, a country of women. Everyone on that island is strong. There are also swordswomen there," I revealed as Kuina's eyes shined in wonder.
"So... there are so many strong women? Then Why did papa say that women will never be number one?" Kuina realized and asked her crucial doubt.
"Who knows... maybe he is a traditional person or from a place where they think women are weak," I replied. 'Your dad is from Wano...'
"Or he loves you so much that he doesn't want you to leave him," I droned, as Kuina looked in shock.
"The one I prefer is that he does not believe that women can be number one in swordsmanship," I revealed as Kuina looked thoughtful.
"So I can't become a number one swordsman?" she asked in despair/hope.
"That's what you should prove wrong. Since there was no one, in history you just need to be the one," I proposed as Kuina looked enlightened.
Kuina's decadence was swept away, and her aura changed. "I will become the number one swordswoman first," she proclaimed, "Then I will defeat the number one swordsman and become the number one swordmaster," she declared, eyes blazing with determination.
I looked dumbfounded. 'Why did it become two goals?' I scratched my head. 'Who cares about that?' I shrugged.
I extended my hand to Kuina, who shook it enthusiastically. I slapped it away in disgust. "Who cares about your hand? Give me fees for providing you advice," I demanded as my orange-dominated eyes shone with greed.
"Are you for real?" Kuina stared in disbelief. Seeing my unmoved expression, she relented, "Fine... I will pay you later. Do you know you are shameless?" Kuina complained.
"Hmm...! Remember, you owe me a debt," I added happily.
Kuina glared unhappily and became thoughtful, "So...? How do I become stronger?" she asked.
I squinted at her and then replied slowly, "If you can't improve physically, then improve your skills."
"Skills? Fine... how to improve it?" Kuina continued.
"WHY are you asking ME?" I stared in disbelief.
"I paid you, so you are obliged to answer," Kuina smirked.
"That's for THAT advice," I protested.
"Really...?" Kuina acted doubtful, "What advice? I don't remember," she blinked.
I looked at her speechlessly and reminded "What!? The advice of becoming number one..." but she cut me off and, "To become number one was my goal from the start. You didn't change anything," said.
"You... you... you... Damn it!" I pointed at her tremblingly. 'You are playing this game, huh! See how I take care of you,' I gnashed my teeth, thinking maliciously.
Looking at Kuina's smug face, I endured, "Fine! You want to improve your skill, right?" I spoke gritting, word by word as she nodded.
"It's simple! If you go through a life-and-death battle, your skill will improve automatically." I suggested as Kuina's smug face broke. 'Hmph! It's just the beginning? See how I will make you despair,' I thought spitefully.
I grinned, "Only by going to sea you can fight with life, but you can only play with sticks here," I pointed out as Kuina looked lost.
"By the time you are old enough to go to the sea, your body would have grown past the development stage for training..." I lied, and continued, "At that time..." "Ah! You! Shut Up! I get it, okay! I get it," Kuina yelled, losing her cool.
I pouted at being yelled at, 'This is what you asked for,' and grumbled.
Kuina in front of me fidgeted for a while, frowned, and shook her head, looking thoughtful, sad, etc. I gloated at her situation. 'Hmph! You can't do anything now. Let's see what you will do next,' I snickered and waited for her next move.
"Zorro! What to do?" Kuina eagerly asked, and I faceplanted in surprise, "WHY are you asking ME? AGAIN?!" I roared.
"I can only ask you, no one will help me," Kuina murmured, acting pitifully. 'Hmph! I won't fall for this acting. Anyway, I saved her life. Whether it will affect Zoro's future or, not I don't care. But, I have already started. Let's finish it up, It will be exciting to change future' I decided.
"Hmm...! Do you remember the ship at the dock which brought the wounded? You can leave with them," I suggested.
"Why?" Kuina asked curiously.
"Well, I came here with them and they are probably good people and are very strong," I explained as Kuina's eyes shined hearing strong.
"You can also join them if you want. How you get their approval is your problem," I patted my stomach, feeling hungry.
"I'm hungry Make up your mind soon, they will probably leave soon," I waved walking away. "Ah! By the way, they have a devil fruit person...-er- sort of. He can manipulate hormones, and maybe he can fake your death." I waved. "Oh! Don't die falling off the stairs," I added.
I entered the building to fill my stomach, 'Whatever choice she made has nothing to do with me,' I muttered. After filling my stomach, I roamed the village as my orange-dominant Iris scanned the place to steal-er- digest.
After *cough* getting some pocket money *cough* burning some fat, I return. As soon as I reached the dojo, Kuina arrived. She looked tired and bruised as if she fought with someone.
"You look disastrous" I frowned, but Kuina looked happy.
"I succeeded," she yelled as I looked confused. "I fought with them and got permission to sail with them," she explained proudly. I blinked dumbly for a while and realization dawned on me.
"You really chose to go to sea?" I asked in shock as she nodded. "Are you for real? You are only 11 and have more time to grow and whatever advice I gave you is a joke. Don't take it seriously," I persuaded, and 'What the hell? I prevented her from dying but she joined the Revolutionary army,' thought.
"I don't care! After I fought with them, I know the difference between the dojo and a real fight. They don't show mercy... and I even improved a bit," Kuina explained excitedly.
"Ugh!..." I don't know what to say. I'm speechless. 'What I said randomly, she took it seriously,' I groaned.
"So? how are you going to leave?" I asked curiously.
"Well... That guy will fake my death using his devil fruit and arrange it to look like I fell off the stairs and died. Just as you said," Kuina revealed as I faceplanted. 'I wasted so much saliva to save you from falling to death, but you returned to the start. And when did I give you this idea?' I lamented.
"When are you leaving?" I groaned, resigning to my fate.
"Now...! They are leaving tomorrow," Kuina replied sadly.
"So early?" I exclaimed.
"Yeah! I didn't expect it either," Kuina sighed. "They will come early morning to fake my death and take me away after the funeral process," she explained.
"Oh! oh! What if you are burned?" I blurted subconsciously.
"No way! When my grandpa died we buried him," Kuina denied, but her voice trembled.
"Anyway, your father will not burn you, but how did he agree?" I asked curiously.
"Well... Papa does not know, That's why I'm faking death," Kuina replied awkwardly.
"Are you for real?! You didn't ask his permission?" I glared at her in surprise. 'Shit! If he permitted, she didn't need to fake death,' I facepalmed for noticing it.
"He won't allow me, and you also said so..." she muttered.
"You assumed without even asking him? I'm not your dad and don't know what he thinks," I gritted angrily.
"um... that... what..." Kuina stuttered nervously.
"Don't ask me. I don't know, don't care. Solve it yourself," I snorted unreasonably... Yeah! I'm unreasonable. What can you do?... and returned to my room angrily leaving Kuina behind.
"Humph! He helped those guys kindly, but they are kidnapping his daughter," I grumbled as I lay on the bed. I was so angry that I forgot to update the 'Reminder Note'.]... then I somehow fell asleep not knowing the 'act' happening near the stairs at dawn.
«Entry -4292 - Year:1513 - Early-February» The next day I woke up early as usual and then read the 'Reminder Note' to know my situation. Then I got ready for my morning training... [... After some warm-up, I began my training as the 'schedule' on the watch. "Hey Zor- YOU! Let's fight. Did you forget that you agreed to get beaten?" Zoro challenged.
"Yeah! I forget," I replied, choking Zoro. "And don't think you can beat me," I grinned, picking up two bamboo swords and pointing one sword at Zoro in fencing posture-Yep Brook's.
"This time I won't allow you to break my sword," Zoro grinned confidently and rushed towards me. I sent a continuous stab at him as he blocked with his swords and slashed. I dodged it and parried his next slash with my other sword. *thunk* *clank* *thud* *bam* *crack* we fought for a while before I lost, reason? I'm five, and he's ten. Lunarian gene? I don't have a fire burning behind my neck. Ok! I can only fight on equal terms for a while.
"Damn it! Are you practicing the sword? Why are you punching, kicking, and even head butting," Zoro roared, angrily rubbing the area I hit.
"Hehehe! It's normal since I can't remember and master a particular things. I will learn everything and store it as muscle memory and leave it to instincts," I shrugged, as Zoro scoffed annoyed.
"Besides, out in the sea, no one cares. You will fight all kinds of people," I reminded. "Oh! What if while you are fighting, and he shoots you with a gun?" I grinned as Zoro shivered.
"Shut Up! I will slice the bullet," Zoro yelled rebelliously.
"Yeah? Right! You can't even defeat Kuina," I mocked, rubbing on his wounds.
"I will definitely defeat her," Zoro gritted in determination.
"Oh No! Zoro!" one of the kids from the dojo yelled, running here in panic. "Something terrible has happened! Kuina... she..." he said palely.
I stood up in shock. 'Did Kuina die? I didn't save her? I failed? Or she died differently? Maybe it's only an accident?' I convinced myself.
"She fell down the stairs... and died..." he informed as Zoro staggered in shock and ran towards the dojo.
I stood blankly on the spot, 'I didn't change anything? Or I decided to not change anything?' I wondered. 'I am still cold-blooded like my previous life? And do anything to entertain me? No! even though I think changing the Canon is not beneficial to me, I will surely change it so that I won't be bored,' I deduced.
"So something must have happened unknown to me, but past me didn't mention it in the watch?" I muttered. "Ugh! Let's see what's happening at the dojo." I discarded my thoughts and ran to the dojo.
When I entered the dojo, I heard Zoro screaming "...astard! Both of us made a promise last night! And now you are running away?!" in rage/despair.
'She really died? I didn't change anything?' I muttered lifelessly. 'If I can't change anything, why am I even here? Why do I frequently get into the situation with the past of Strawhats? It's all that stupid god's fault,' I raged. 'If he left me alone I would be on my way but he had to make me meet the Strawhats... It's like an author writing fanfiction but only knowing about particular things...? Is he a God or an Author? Stupid God!" I scolded God angrily.
After calming down, the funeral process ended without any suspense and after returning to the dojo we separated silently. Zoro followed the master, probably to get Kuina's sword, and I returned to my room in frustration, unwillingness, self-doubt, etc.
I sat lifelessly thinking about the 'past me' action. I opened my watch to see if there are any notes left by 'me.' The last thing mentioned is the quarrel and fight with Zoro then... no more? 'Hell! What happened at night? Why didn't I mention it?' I was dazed, then reacted, 'Then something must have happened last night, 'past me' have not failed to record the notes,' I confirmed excitedly.
Just then I spotted a piece of paper sticking out of my bag. I picked it up to find that it was a letter. 'Is it written by past me? Why the secrecy?' I wondered and I read it, but the first word -Dear Zoro,- disgusted me, but I continued to read, it states how his presence had motivated 'me' to work hard, and despite my physical problem...
"GAH! *tear* *tear* *tear*" I roared, ripping the letter angrily without reading it completely. "Which idiotic personality wrote a love letter to the moss head?" I raged and retched in disgust.
"Hmph! I'm straight *bah* Only five years old... stupid..." I muttered angrily, rummaging through my bag, and found two letters.
"Shit!" I resisted the urge to shred them and opened one of them. My eyes widened at the first word -Dear Papa,- "Papa? Do I have a father? No!" I became confused and continued to read. It mentioned how 'I' would have gone by the time you read the letter and 'I' decided to go to sea to improve 'my' skills so 'I' faked my death with someone's help blah... blah... blah... and ask to wish me good luck in becoming number one swordmaster...? sword? I hurriedly looked at the bottom, which read 'Kuina'.
"Oh, Shit! She ran away and was not dead," I exclaimed excitedly. "But... How dare she make me worried? Hmph! I will reveal this to the master so he can catch her before she runs away," I decided, remembering the lifeless state I was in earlier, and ran towards the master's room angrily.
On the way, I saw my students looking sad, and from the corner of my eyes; I spotted Zoro weeping/screaming, carrying Kuina's sword, but his eyes burning with determination. "OH? So? Kuina wrote that letter to Zoro? OOPS!," I escaped guilty before being spotted.
I rushed into the master's room yelling, "MASTER!" excitedly.
"Oh! It's you, Zorro! Just now Zoro went out..." master, began sadly.
"Who cares about him? Master! Kuina is still alive..." I snapped waving the letter.
"*sigh* I also want to believe, but the truth is she is dead. Humans are fragile creatures..." he responded, melancholy.
Unable to bear his long-windedness, "Shut Up! And read this. It's urgent." I shoved the letter into his hands.
Master was startled by my outburst and looked bewilderedly at the letter and began to read. I opened the remaining letter and its content drenched me in a cold sweat. It read - This idea is given by you (Zorro). But he left me halfway and I'm angry. Get papa's wrath by delivering the letter personally (You can take out the anger on Zorro instead of me) Bye bye- It is written in two ways: one to me or to the one who picked it first.
Just when I decided to destroy this letter, "What is on that letter?" master's eager voice sounded like a devil to me.
Sweat flowed like water, "Nothing! It's not her letter. I took it accidentally," I squeaked in a stutter as the master squinted.
I hid the paper behind me. "Master! hurry up and catch her. They wouldn't have gone far after digging her out," I reminded him as the master rushed out instantly.
Sighing in relief, I snapped my finger trying to set the paper on fire, but the sweat offset the heat and began to steam. "Shit! It's clearly God's fault," I sneered. I shredded the letter and crushed it into a ball, then threw it into the air. I wiped the sweat and swiped it toward the paper ball as drops of the sweat pierced the paper, disintegrating it.
"Phew!" I let out a breath and slumped tiredly. 'Even practice does not make me tired this much,' I lamented and ran out, deciding to hide from the master for a while.
After running for a while, I decided to find Zoro and tell the truth. I soon reach the creek where Zoro is training by hanging a rock and standing on top of two rocks doing sit-ups. I watched quietly as Zoro is desperately training by transforming sorrow into motivation.
After a while, he can't handle it and stopped the exercise, and got down. "Hey! Zoro Kuina is not dead, She..." I began before Zoro cut me off. "I know she is not dead,' Zoro yelled. 'You know?' I tilted my head, confused.
"She is alive in my heart and the sword. I will fulfill our promise by becoming the number one swordsman," Zoro panted, determined.
"I am not talking about that." I scratched my head awkwardly. 'Oh! What a sin for tearing that letter! How do I reason with muscle head?' I lamented.
"You don't need to say anything," Zoro shouted angrily.
"Are you sure? You won't regret it later?" I asked. 'I also like to see the look on his face when Kuina challenges him,' I snickered inwardly.
"Regret? I will cut it," Zoro replied idiotically. I suddenly became angry, I was worried about this idiot and might even want to escape from an angry father in the future. I wasted so much emotion but he is chilling here exercising.
"Idiot!" I punched him in his head to vent my anger.
"*GAh!* Why did you hit me?" Zoro roared, standing up furiously.
"I just felt it," I replied casually.
"Why you? I also feel like hitting you, *Graw*" He rushed toward me and we began our scuffle.
Since we are not using swords, Zoro is at a disadvantage. Only because of his age, he is fighting equally. After fighting for a while, we stopped after getting tired, "Don't be smug. If I had a sword, I will trash you," Zoro roared unwillingly.
"Hmph! Even if you use three swords, you can't defeat me," I replied smugly.
"Three-swords...?" Zoro muttered, looking thoughtful.
"Even in Five-sword style, you can't defeat me," I...] ...we bickered as Zoro got the idea of his future sword style.
«Entry -4543 - Year:1513 - June-End» From that day on, the training intensity intensified because of Zoro's burning determination. He grew fast and many of them can't match him in skills. I can barely match him in physique, so I also increased my training. So days passed by in training, researching three-sword style, pranking Zoro, building a crude gym, etc. And especially duel... [...*bang* *thunk* *crack* *bam* *thud* *ugh* *gah* two figures can be seen dueling. One figure wields two bamboo swords, and the other wields a three-sword style.
The dual sword wielder not only uses swords but also uses kicks, punches, headbutts, etc. After some struggle, the three-style swordsman defeated the dual sword wielder.
"*huff* *huff* You finally defeated the undefeatable me," I declared as my yellow-bordered Iris glinted proudly.
"What? what?" Zoro looked speechlessly.
"Since you defeated me after the 10000th duel, *huff* I will teach you my special move," I replied enthusiastically.
"10000th duel? *huff* defeated you Finally? *huff* When did you defeat me?" bruised-face Zoro complained, already used to this liar personality. "What is the special move? Can it cut iron? Is it a flying slash? As you explained that day?" but he still asked curiously.
"*tsk* *tsk* *tsk* ZORO! Zoro!" I gestured no with my finger and walked toward him. "No Zoro! You are thinking wrong. Why do you think Swordsman's powerful move is to defeat the enemy?" I asked with a 'you didn't even know this?' look on my face.
"Except for defeating the enemy, what is important?" Zoro demanded, annoyed.
"That is... Looking cool!" I announced as Zoro faceplanted.
"Are you kidding?" Zoro roared angrily.
"Oh...! So you don't want to be cool? It's your loss," I shrugged nonchalantly.
Zoro looked speechless. "Fine! Tell me how?" he relented unwillingly with a 'don't want to know, but you compelled,' look.
"As a swordsman, you don't need to care about others or need to hide what you are doing," I disclosed sagely. "So when I was a vigilante, I would leave my mark behind, whether it's a place or the opponents I defeat. There may be uncountable people bearing my symbol," I revealed as Zoro looked with, an 'you can blow as much as you want,' expression.
I took the broken bamboo sword. "This is my symbol. Look carefully," I growled and drew a 'Z' on the ground in a second.
"This is my symbol, the first letter of my name, Zorro. Since your name is also Zoro..." I continued as Zoro's face became bitter. "...I bestow you with my symbol," I declared.
Zoro nodded and unsheathed his Wado, then approached me. "What are you doing?" I asked suspiciously.
"Since I defeated you, I will brand you with that symbol." Zoro grinned mischievously.
"That... No... Zoro... Don't start with me..." I trembled, backing up.
"Hehehe! But I feel it's suitable to start with you," Zoro laughed, rushing at me.
"You stupid muscle-head. If that sword is a meter near me, I will throw you into the forest where you will walk in circles until you starve," I yelled while running.
"I'm not a road idiot," Zoro yelled, embarrassed.
"I didn't say you are one. You assumed it yourself," I laughed smugly.
"Shut up! You will forget it anyway. So I will carve 'my' symbol for you to remember," Zoro hollered, ashamed.
"What!? Are you for REAL!?" I shouted in disbelief.
"Hahaha! Stop and get a tattoo. Where do you want it? Arm? Chest? Back? Face?" Zoro chased happily.
"Stupid idiot! Who would want it in the face?" I question humorously.
"I want to have an 'X' scar on my face. Like that swordsman, you showed on the watch. It looks cool!" Zoro replied idiotically.
"Shit! Why don't you gauge your eye? It will be even awesome," I retorted angrily, not remembering the video Zoro had mentioned.
After fighting/playing for a while, I surrendered. "OK! STOP! *huff* I lied about that special technique," I confessed.
"It's okay, I like this branding, *huff*" Zoro replied cheerfully.
"If you don't stop, I will NOT give you the REAL technique," I threatened.
Zoro stopped and looked at me suspiciously. "REALLY!? Tell me," he demanded, brandishing the sword.
I sighed in relief and rummaged through my bag and took a book/manual. "Look! This is the technique I got after fighting with a Dragon," I showed off proudly.
Zoro sheathed the sword and peeked at the book. "What is this?" he asked curiously.
*AHEM!* I looked smug, ready to explain. "This is the technique powerful marines learn. There are six techniques in total, but it has a very high physical requirement," I introduced.
"Since you are a kid, it is difficult to learn. Since you are a swordsman, you don't need to learn all six," I pondered as Zoro listened while skimming through the book.
"This shave is very helpful to you," I pointed out, "Maybe, this moonwalk... if you want you can also learn Iron Body but I don't recommend relying on it," I suggested in disgust, 'Everyone who uses it got thrashed,' I added. "It is only useful in front of Mooks, but the strong ones will break through it," I advised.
Zoro read the manual seriously and nodded, differentiating the one useful to him. "Ok! I will try to learn Shave first," he nodded, closing the book.
"Oh! Then quickly copy it and give me," I urged him.
"Don't be stingy. I will return it later," Zoro stuck his tongue out.
"Fuck! I gave you the technique you are calling me stingy?" I yelled in disbelief.
"Besides, How will you return if I'm not there?" I muttered.
Zoro looked shocked. "What!? Are you leaving?" he asked agitatedly.
"Yeah! When I read the Logbook, I found that I sailed here accidentally and they probably think that I'm dead. So..." I explained.
"Go! If you want to go! I don't care, *hmph*" Zoro snorted angrily.
"Hey! Don't be glum. We can meet frequently," I assured him.
Zoro pouted silently, "REALLY!?" he asked.
"Yeah! There is a company in Goa Kingdom and I started it. It needs bodyguards, so I need to ask the master about it. He can also provide a job for his students," I explained.
"Oh! What do they do?" Zoro asked with interest.
"Um...! They do odd jobs. It's temporarily named Odd jobs Gin." I scratched my head. "I will make the company develop vigorously and create an Adventure guild out of it," I declared. 'Hehehe! I'm such a genius. I will spread the guild all over the world and control all the basic jobs then, muahahaha! *ahem* overexcited *cough* then it will make way for my reach to starry seas,' I daydreamed.
"Then it's fine. Don't forget to train properly or you will be beaten when I meet you," Zoro murmured.
"Ok! Then it's settled. Then pack me your clothes, mine became small," I ordered unreasonably.
"WHY ME!?" Zoro roared.
"Oh! Then return my manual," I extended my hand, but Zoro hurriedly retreated and hid the manual.
"FINE! I will pack it," Zoro accepted grudgingly.
Then I happily went to talk to the master about business, not noticing the mischievous look Zoro had. After explaining the details to the master, I returned to my room, then packed the necessary things and checked my portable vehicle, then did some maintenance on it. I went to sleep after double-checking it.
«Entry -4550 - Year:1513 - June-End» Early morning, I got up and after the usual STML Recall; I got ready, then took my bag containing the treasure and portable vehicle. Then I said goodbye to other students and the master, refusing the master's request to send me off, and then dragged Zoro to the dock.
"Did you pack the clothes and food?" I asked the silent Zoro.
"Yeah! I packed enough food and clothes," Zoro replied with dodging eyes.
I squinted suspiciously. "Did you do something?" I demanded.
"What can I do with the bag? HA!" Zoro raised his voice and then hurriedly picked the back and walked forward.
"Hey! Zoro," I called him.
"I said I didn't do anything," Zoro replied impatiently.
"That... You are going in the wrong direction," I pointed out.
Zoro hurriedly stopped and followed me to the place hidden from the others. I pressed the boat button on the portable bag and threw it into the sea. *clank* *poof* With a whir of gear and a puff of smoke, a boat made of Eisen cloud appeared in front of us.
I nodded in satisfaction and loaded my luggage on the boat, ignoring the jaw-dropped Zoro. "Phew! That's it! See ya," I waved at dumbfounded Zoro.
"Yeah! See you soon. I will beat you again next time," Zoro declared. I nodded, not noticing that Zoro looking at the bag he packed nervously.
"Here," I gave him two Katanas made of wood.
"What is this?" he asked, bewildered.
"This is training. You can't use a real sword until you stop breaking the wooden Katanas while using your three-sword style," I challenged. 'Maybe you he can learn Armament Haki earlier,' I thought.
"Are you kidding? But I accept the challenge," Zoro grinned, taking the wooden Katanas.
"Hmm! You can make a new one if this break," I added.
"Hmph! No need, I won't break this," Zoro snorted unwillingly. I rolled my eyes. '*scoff* Like that's gonna happen. I don't know how many swords you are gonna break with your brute strength.'
"Ok! Will you return to the dojo properly? Do you know the direction?" I asked him in concern.
"I know the way," Zoro yelled, irritated.
"Oh! Then which is North, South, East, West?" I challenged.
"What's so difficult about it? It's Up, Down, Right, Left," Zoro replied in a matter-of-fact tone.
"Oo...k! Return to dojo before nightfall," I sincerely wished, and pushed the accelerator lever.
"Shit! You will also get that road-idiot personality and get lost in the sea," Zoro roared angrily and stomped towards the dojo.
"What do you mean by 'also'? so you accept you are a road idiot? And you are going in the wrong direction," I yelled back.
Ignoring the Zoro's curse, I pushed the lever as the Jet Dial activated increasing the speed of the boat.
Taking the map and compass, I calculated the way… «SNAP» sounded from my watch. My Iris color was dominated by green. After checking the blinking watch, I continued my journey.
"How to get to the Goa Kingdom? Let me follow that cloud," I decided...] ...ending my stay in Shimotusuki village and began my journey to... unknown.
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"Oh! 'I' already met Zoro?" John exclaimed, sitting on the head of the bird.
"And Zoro has definitely done something with the bag," he confirmed. "That's 100% his prank face," he concluded.
"Gah! I'm so hungry to continue reading," John complained, patting his stomach.
"It's all your fault. I left the things I brought in Mirrorball Island, back in the boat," he complained, smacking the bird's head.
"WAHH!" the bird protested.
"Need to get back to the job?" he asked in surprise.
"Huh! You have an owner? I thought you were some stupid bird," John muttered.
"WAH! WAHH! WAH!," the bird quacked indigently.
"Hmph!..." John began before he heard, "...ROCKET!" and then stumbled.
"Stu-..." before he could complain, he heard someone exclaim, "Ahh!?" to his surprise.
"Who could reach the sky?" John muttered.
"WAHHHHHHH!/AHHHHHHHH!" Then, with the cry of the bird and someone's scream, the bird struggled, pushing him off it. Since John wore Bag-E behind he couldn't use his wings so he pummeled down. Fortunately, he saw the cause of his fall screaming "HELP!" dangling from the bird's mouth.
"Luffy IDIOT!" John yelled. "And WHY ME!?" he screamed, falling into the sea and drowning.
"Huh!? Did something fall down?" Zoro muttered before hurriedly taking the oar and rowed crazily, "What the heck are you doing!?" he yelled chasing after the bird.
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