Where Am I?

by LogicNoLogic

I'm sure I died! But why am I seeing winged people walking on clouds? Is this heaven? No! this is... One Piece... I recognized Gan Fall. My eyes shone brightly...One Piece World! Weird Weather&Islands...Sea Kings... Pirates and Adventures. But what's with my weird body? And Did he say I have Short-Term Memory Loss? Will this stop me? Hell NO I'm here World!.. I jumped from Skypiea.

60. What DidDo IYou Do?

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Chapter: What Did/Do I/You do?

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LogicNoLogic: Hmm! Since we discovered what happened in the Goa Kingdom... Let's ignore that monkey and return to our main story... But why can he use those useless props efficiently?... Whatever! Where was it? John beat Jango... hijacked Black Cat pirates... got hit on the head... Lost memory... a complete memory erasure... a new idiotic setting the author left behind. It's already annoying to read, due to frequent STML... now... ugh... bastard... he really deserved it... turning into a monkey... How to begin a chapter...? Hmm! with a recap...?!

"Look here! One, Two, Jang- *Thunk*" Jango began before something hit John on the head.

"What are you looking at? This is how we welcome newcomers," the pirate whom John asked for food earlier sneered, holding a metal pipe, which was dented after hitting John.

"Asshole! What did YOU do?" Jango yelled in disbelief.

"Captain! He hit me in the head. I don't like being hit in the head," the pirate replied stubbornly.

"Did you die? Huh? No, Right? Then go and die," Jango roared in panic.

"Captain! You are partial. Why are you supporting him?" the pirate protested in disbelief.

"You! The hypnotism is not complete. You hit him before he got hypnotized," Jango yelled, as every pirate paled.

They quickly distanced from John and looked at him in terror. John silently looked at everything that happened, and when everyone focused on him, "That..." John began.

'That...?' everyone gulped.

"Where Am I? Who Am I? Who Are You Guys? What's happening?" John fired questions rapidly to understand his situation.

"WHAT!?" every pirate face-faulted in shock.

"What? Why are you guys acting strange?" John looked confused.

The pirates looked at each other in confusion, "Captain! You successfully hypnotized him?!" a pirated whispered.

"Really...?" Jango looked stunned. 'But Why am I not hypnotized?' he wondered.

But to maintain his majesty, "Ahem! Nothing. We are Black cat pirates, and you are our crew member," Jango explained calmly.

"Oh!" John nodded. "Then what are you guys doing here?" he asked, everyone looked bewildered as he accepted it calmly.

"Huh?... well... er... we are gathered... to prepare... for welcoming our Captain," Jango replied looking guilty.

"Oh! A Welcome Party? Cool! I will help in preparation," John agreed readily.

"No...! no... no... no! As a newcomer, you can relax, we will take care of the preparation," Jango denied hurriedly.

Johnn looked at Jango tearily, "I thought as a newcomer I would be bullied... but you are such a good senior... Don't worry! If you need any help, you ask me... I will solve it," John declared patting his chest.

Jango looked surprised as his eyes flickered but he suppressed his emotion, "OK! I will remember it," Jango patted John. "Hey! You! Take him back to his room," he pointed to one random pirate. The pirate paled and then resigned to his fate then motioned John to follow him.

John followed him enthusiastically, "Bro! What do pirates do?" and asked curiously.

"Ugh!... We collect money (Loot)... and clean pests (Kill), burn filthy (Arson)... It's just Odd Jobs!" The pirate stammered nervously and then quickened his pace as John followed him firing a series of questions. "Here! This is your room. Goodbye," the pirate pointed at a room and ran away.

John stood there blankly scratching his head in confusion, "What the?!" he shrugged and entered the room.

Looking at the shabby-luxurious room, John locked the door and quickly examined the surroundings then checked himself. "Why can't I remember anything? And my head hurts." John rubbed the back of his head.

John removed the cloak, which got stuck in the black-feathery mantle, "Huh!? Why am I wearing this ridiculous mantle?" John muttered and thought of removing it. Instinctively the mantle draped over his shoulder retreated and became a wing on his back.

John looked dumbfounded, "Wh...? That..? huh? It's awesome," he squealed in excitement. He quickly discovered the other 'unique' parts of his body.

"I'm so awesome!?" John muttered excitedly. *knock* *knock* suddenly someone knocked on the door, and John subconsciously went to open it.

[Do you want to open the door in this state?] a mechanical voice questioned.

John became vigilant, "Who is it?" and looked around warily.

[...I'm Bag-E!] the voice replied and became silent.

"Come out! Don't act mysterious," John yelled.

"um... Is everything alright in there?" a voice questioned from outside the door.

[...analyzing... Don't expose your unique body to others... cover it] Bag-E warned.

John thought for a while, then wore his cloak and opened the door, "What's up! Bro!" he asked the pirate outside.

"Er! Here is the food," the pirate panicked and shoved the plate into John's hand.

"Aw! You, seniors, take good care of the newcomers, I'm moved," John thanked him emotionally. The pirate looked disgusted and ran away, leaving a messy John.

He closed the door, '... they are always running from me?' muttering unhappily.

"Well, who are you? Come out! Weird voice," John yelled pointing inside the room.

[...analyzing... trouble...] the voice sighed. [I'm Bag-E, an Artificial Intelligence developed to bring the full capability of the portable vehicle] the explained.

"Oh...!" John looked blankly. "I asked you to come out, who asked your history?" John demanded unreasonably.

[... nuisance... I don't have a physical body... I rely on other things to survive...] Bag-E replied helplessly.

"Don't have a physical body... can hear it speak..." John mumbled, and then his eyes shone. "Are you a system?" John asked excitedly.

[...negative...] Bag-E replied, speechlessly… if it can.

"Oh!" John sighed in disappointment. "Relay on others... Are you a parasite?" John paled in fright.

[... incomprehensible...] Bag-E yelled. [Forget it! Just don't expose your abilities to these pirates] then instructed.

"Why?" John asked rebellious.

[Don't trust them!] Bag-E replied, then stopped replying after that even if John clamored.

"Whatever!" John shrugged after getting no reply, then plunged onto the bed to get rest. But he quickly found a weird glowing thing. He picked it up to find that it was a rectangular sci-fi-looking thing. "Huh? It has words written on it?" John muttered.

"Is it a novel?" John wondered, looking at the words. "Do novels come in this awesome form?" he looked at the 'Tab' in interest.

[...] Bag-E was speechless.

"Let's read the novel to pass the time," He muttered, then began to read the novel *ahem* Logbook.

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LOGBOOK

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«Entry -5024 - Year:1514 - January-Beginning» On the surface of the sea, a figure can be seen speeding, leaving behind a trail of bubbles. […"I'm SUUUPPEER!" a figure yelled, riding a thing that looked like a Jet Ski.

"Now, this thing works perfectly," the figure sighed in approval.

I looked down at the prosthetic leg made of Iron cloud to increase my height, so that I could properly use the Jet Ski. "Let's see! Which direction should I go?" I muttered, picking up the map and studying it. For the past few months, I have visited all the nearby islands... at last, my destination is nearby. I twisted the throttle as the Jet Ski rushed forward, "Damn it! Why Am I going to Conomi Island?" I muttered. "It's clear, I feel repulsive to get near any future straw hats, but why does the 'Reminder Note' mention 'me' to go there," I scoffed.

"Huh!? What's that?" I spotted something floating on the sea nearby. Curious, I turned in that direction and approached the object. I was shocked by the content floating. "Damn! Why is there a baby here?" and panicked.

I stared at the baby silently, "What to do?... Just Leave... No one will know...," and muttered. "Bah! I'm SUUUPPEERRRR! How can I abandon a baby?!" I slapped myself.

I dragged the shell-like cradle closer to find a box beside the baby. I opened the box curiously, and then beautiful music emerged from it. "A Music Box?" I looked at it in surprise.

"Now, what to do?" I looked at the baby and scratched my head, looking around in confusion.

Suddenly, I spotted a dark spot on the distant horizon. "Huh!? What's that? A Ship? Boat?" I squinted and became excited.

Then I picked up the cradle, secured it on the back of the Jet Ski, and drove towards the dark spot. As I got closer, I noticed it was a boat driven by a single man, according to the vague figure seen on the boat.

That figure got startled and became vigilant upon spotting me. I grinned and twisted the throttle nearing the boat. Before the figure could react, "Hey! Man, Don't panic! I came in peace," I yelled, before picking up the cradle on the back.

"It's just you dropped this, I came to return this," I jumped onto the boat and placed the cradle on the deck. That person looked bewildered at my action. "See Ya!" I waved, jumping back to my Jet Ski.

"huh?! HUH!?... Wait a minute... Damn it!... Who the hell are you, kid? What is this? It's not mine," the man stuttered in disbelief.

"Who are you calling? KID!? Bastard! I'm SUUUPPEER!" I got enraged and jumped back to the boat, posing.

Ignoring me, the man rushed towards the cradle, "And What the hell... Holy shit! A Baby?... there is a baby in there," the man panicked.

"Um!" I scratched my head and silently sneaked towards my Jet Ski.

"STOP! RIGHT! THERE!" the man roared and practically teleported in front of me.

"Why is there a baby? Who's baby is it? Why are you giving it to me?" the man shot a bunch of questions.

"Picked it at the sea! Now, it's yours," I shrugged.

"No way! You take it back," he yelled.

I stared at him deadpan. "I'm a SUPEEER kid. How can I take care of it?" I replied cutely.

The man choked on his words. "Didn't you get angry when I called you a kid?" he mumbled. "Now, what to do?" the man held his hair in panic.

"Return it!" I shrugged.

As if enlightened, the man relaxed. "Yeah! Why didn't I think of it? Let's return him back," and beamed happily.

"Where should I return?" he asked me.

I stared at him blankly, realizing his dumb mistake. He scratched his head in embarrassment. "Well, there are many islands nearby... I don't know from where he was drifting from." he rushed into the cabin and stared intently at the map.

"Maybe he is from a passing ship," I poured cold water on his enthusiasm.

The man deflated, "Check the cradle for any info that can identify his identity." I remembered the music box.

"Yeah!" the man jumped to his feet and rushed to the cradle. He checked it and the box. "Hmm! The baby's name is Akisu... and the craftsmanship of the music box is exquisite... from the direction this cradle drifted, there is only one island with excellent craftsmanship... Clockwork Island," the man deduced.

"Oh! By the way, my name is Borodo!" the man introduced himself. "And I'm a thief!" he added.

I froze, 'Thief? Is it real, or he is lying to get rid of the baby?' I squinted.

"I'm Robin Hood," I introduced, "also a thief," and added blandly.

Borodo froze and slowly turned his head to look at me blankly. "What? It's real! I am really a thief! I'm not lying," he replied speechlessly.

"Yeah! Yeah! I'm also a SUUUPEERR thief," I replied calmly.

"Please, believe me! I'm really a thief. I can't raise a baby," Borodo wailed.

"HAaha! Truth is out, you are lying to get rid of the baby," I sneered victoriously.

"Gaah!" Borodo scratched his head in frustration. "Forget it! I'm going to Clockwork Island," he waved his hands. "Go back to your mommy," he scoffed.

"Who are you calling, Mommy? Bastard!" I yelled. "You are the one who needs to do mommy's job from now on," I sneered.

Borodo stumbled at my words, "Shut up! Brat! I will return him to his parents," he gritted. "I don't care who you are anymore. I'm leaving for Clockwork Island. Follow me if you want," he waved.

'Hmm! This guy is clearly not from Canon. And that island is unknown... This is exciting,' my eyes sparkled, and jumped back to my Jet Ski and tied it to the Borodo's boat.

Borodo looked speechless and then went to navigate the boat, sighing in defeat. Seeing Borodo working seriously, I retrieved the iron clouds used to increase my height and looked at the Dial thoughtfully. 'I get many SUUUPEER ideas,' I grinned.

"What the Hell?! You are shorter... younger than I thought. You are just a baby!" Borodo exclaimed.

"Damn! You are the one to talk? How old are you? Dorobo," I roared angrily.

"Hmph! I'm old enough to sail," Borodo replied shifty-eyed. "And my name is BORODO!" he yelled.

"Waa...waaa... waaa," the baby began to cry.

"Ah! You made the baby cry! Go and coax him, Mommy!" I mocked.

"Damn! How to calm the baby?" Borodo panicked, ignoring me. He rocked the shell-shaped cradle, but the baby continued to cry. Only after starting the music box did the baby calm down.

"Phew! It's dangerous." He wiped the non-existent sweat and glared at me.

"What? You yelled." I snapped.

"He's just a kid... just a kid... just a kid," Borodo mumbled. "Hell with it... I'm just a teen," he roared, startling the baby, "Waa...waaa... waaa," who cried again.

"Oh No!" Borodo bemoaned and hurried to the baby.

"Pfft... You are SUUUPEER funny," I gave a thumbs up.

"Hmm! We neared the Island," Borodo suddenly said.

I looked around but did not find anything. "How do you know?" I asked suspiciously.

"Due to whirlpools," Borodo replied while shaking the cradle.

"OH!" I exclaimed. "How do you know? Are you a navigator? It's awesome," and praised.

"Hehehe!" Borodo rubbed his nose proudly.

Soon, I can spot a towering shadow in the distance. "What is that? Is that an island? It's SUUPEER high," I exclaimed in excitement.

"Yeah! This is Clockwork Island, famous for exquisite craftsmanship," Borodo explained.

"Oh!" I nodded, thinking of ways to make this island more exciting. "Huh? What's that?" I asked, pointing near the island.

"Hmm!" Borodo looked in that direction as his pupil shrank in horror. "Oh No! Pirates," and yelled in panic. And then rushed to turn the boat away. I saw a ship sailing towards us.

"Oh! They spotted us," I informed. "This boat can't outrun that ship..." I reminded.

"I know! But I won't wait for my death. Don't worry! I will not let you die," Borodo yelled resolutely.

"...But my Jet Ski can," I finished, as Borodo froze and his face became red in embarrassment.

"Why didn't you say it quicker," he complained and picked up the cradle and secured it to the Jet Ski. "Hurry Up! Let's go!" Borodo urged.

"Nah! I'm staying," I refused.

Borodo froze for a while. "WHAAT? Are you kidding? Don't play around! Come on," urged me, sweating bullets.

"No way! I want to climb that SUUPEER Island and jump from there," I replied, eyes sparkling.

"You Crazy!" Borodo yelled, angrily. "What crazy things are you trying? Besides... pirates were here, so they already ransacked that island." and analyzed to persuade me.

"Borodo! Don't worry! I don't plan on dying," I cut the rope tied to the Jet Ski. "Find me at Cocoyasi Village on Conomi Island," I informed, pressing the Skull button on the Jet Ski.

"WAITTTtttttaaaaaah!" Borodo screamed as the Jet Dials on the Ski activated, forcing it to swish away into the distance.

«Entry -5025 - Year:1514 - January-Beginning» I secured the portable vehicle on my back and looked at the approaching ship, "Let's see what these pirates are made of," I grinned, before taking out some Dials. "Let's Experiment!" I grinned crazily and began tinkering with the Dials.

The ship soon approached the boat, covering it with its shadow. "You down there... puny boat, hahaha! You are surrounded. Surrender peacefully," a pirate yelled.

Getting no response, "Listen Carefully! We are Trump Pirates, who rule this area. It's your bad luck to run into us," another pirate proclaimed.

"Bad Luck!? Kuku...ku... kukuu...! My bad Luck...? It's yours, my experimental subjects... It's going to be SUUPEER fun," I giggled excitedly to try my ideas.

"It's time to show you the cumulation of Skypiea Fighting," I grinned maliciously.

"Ugh! It seems we ran into a weirdo," a pirate mumbled.

"Or a psycho," another added.

"Or a strong man," another replied, and everyone glared at him.

"W-wha-tt? I-I'm just guessing," he stuttered.

"Anyway! We should get ready. Prepare for a fight," one man ordered.

*Psshhh* *swish* a figure flew out of the boat. When they came to their senses they noticed a man flying, a jet of wind released from their feet and palms making him fly.

"Hahaha! Are you surprised? Isn't this SUUUPEER?" I laughed excitedly.

All the pirates on that ship paled and froze in fear/confusion/awe. "Prepare to die," I announced, raising my hand, which threw me off-balance, "Oh No!" I yelled as I flew off-balance and tried to get the flight under control, the pirates' expression changed from awe to surprise to normal to disdain to numbness, as they saw me doing flat spin maneuvers, J turn, Cobra maneuvers, The Kobelt, etc, due to out of control.

Finally, I somewhat controlled the flight to crash land on the deck of the pirate ship. I lay there dizzy to overcome the aftermath of crazy flying. The pirates came to their senses and surrounded me, looking at me greedily.

When they were about to take action, I jumped up, "It's awesome! I need to do that again," exclaimed in joy. Then, looking at the startled pirates around, "Oh! it's smashing time," I punched my fists, *clang* *clang* as the gauntlet made of iron cloud made a clashing sound, waking the pirates from their stupor.

They all roared and rushed at me angrily, "Let's experiment! Burn Blade!" I yelled as Skypiea's melee weapon emerged from the right wrist of the gauntlet. *Swish* *buzz* *sizzle* I waved it, cutting all the weapons of the pirates. Then I extended my left hand as a multi-barreled machine gun popped out of the gauntlet, and I fired with white pellets made of Ball-clouds. It hit them harmlessly then expanded into a Ball cloud floating in the air. But *whoosh* *pop* the pirates got knocked out by the Pop green that emerged from the Ball clouds, adding to the chaos.

*thud* *bang* *crack* *Gyaa!* Since I couldn't control the flight, I used it to jump from one end to the other and create chaos all over the ship. "Hahahaha! It's SUUPEERR awesome," I punched a pirate. "Try this, BURRRNNN BAAZOOOOKAA!," I yelled, combining both gauntlets and firing a laser-like beam. The beam traveled from the back of the ship to the front penetrating all the obstacles, *CRACK* the mast began to crack due to the hole created by Burn Bazooka.

'Gaa! Run!', 'He's a devil!', 'put out the fire!', 'Ask for support!', Pull the wounded to safety!', 'Shoot him!' the pirates scrambled around.

"Who dares to attack us Trump Pirates!?" an angry voice yelled.

Turning to see a thing *ahem* man- hunchback pointy nose, helmet, goggles- carrying a blonde teenage girl, came by flying using a gas spewed from his buttock...? WHAT!?

Mid-air, the girl let go of the Skunk-man and splattered on the deck. Yeah! Literally splattered... like *SPLASH* I blinked my eyes in confusion as the liquid gathered into the girl again.

'Woah! Devil Fruit? and Logia!' my eyes widened, and I became serious.

"Hahaha! Are you afraid?" the girl sneered confidently.

I got ticked, "It's SUUUPPEER! Lame. You can't land steadily from this height," and mocked.

"How dare you?!" the girl yelled angrily.

"Don't worry! Honey Queen-chan, I will finish him off," the skunk-man yelled and dived from the sky. But the Ball-traps floating around are not for show. When he accidentally touched the Ball cloud, it popped and a huge carnivorous plant took a bite at him, which he narrowly dodged. "Gyaaah!" he screamed, and accidentally touched the next Ball-cloud, popping another terrifying plant.

"Who the hell made this thing?" he screamed, going further away from us while avoiding the trap. The popped plants fell back on the ship, adding to the chaos.

"Skunk One!" the girl yelled, worried.

Nodding satisfyingly at the anti-aircraft defense, I looked at the girl- Honey Queen- who yelled. "Is his name really Skunk?" I asked curiously.

"Bastard! I'm going to kill you!" she raged, waving her hand *Buzz* sending a huge burst of liquid. "Whoa!" the force sent me back a few steps, but Jet Dial from the Iron-cloud prosthesis legs and Gauntlets fired, steadying me.

Seeing me uninjured, she increased the output, blasting the liquid, and clearing the deck by sending the pirates flying off the ship. "If I can't hit you, I will drown you," she roared.

'Drown me? Kidding, I'm a SUUUPPER Fish..." I posed in the liquid, irritating her. She stopped blasting and stared at me seriously.

"How can you still breathe? Are you a fish?" Honey Queen yelled, *whoosh* *whoosh* sending blasts of liquid, which I dodged effortlessly.

*pant* *pant* After a series of monotonous attacks and dodges, she began panting in exhaustion, "It's my turn," I grinned. "Did you have fun playing with 'water'? Now I will show what real water control is." I swiped the liquid on me at her.

*whoosh* *pew* *plop* *pew* *plop* as a series of holes formed on her liquid body, made by water bullets. She looked frozen solid, not understanding the happenings, "Wha-what hap-ppen-edd? What DID YOU DO?" she stuttered/panicked/yelled in horror.

"Heh! It's a simple water play," I grinned maliciously.

She soon calmed down. "Anyway! You can't hurt me," and retorted, then pushed towards me.

"I will try to," I yelled, punching back. The liquid sent by her froze mid-air due to my fist sending a shockwave and fell down

Honey Queen's jaw dropped. "What did you do?" she exclaimed.

"It's nothing but SUUPEER Fishman Karate! Why am I telling you this? Take this!" I roared. "STRO- *pootey* AWESOME RIGHT!" and punched, sending a shockwave.

"Fishman! Are you ArlonggghhaaaAAAAA!" she demanded, before the shockwave hit her, sending her flying upside down and crashing into the cabin wall.

"Arrogant Logia always pays," I scoffed. 'It SUUPER worked! awesome skill,' I cheered inwardly.

"Now, the real battle begins," I posed, expectantly. But there was no movement from the Honey Queen. Cautiously walked towards the cabin wall. "What happened? Did she runnn... What the heck?" I exclaimed, looking at the unconscious girl lying in the pile of debris.

"NOOO! It's over?! Where is my awesome life-and-death fight against a logia?" I bemoned.

"WHAT DID YOU DO?" I heard the skunk yelling angrily.

"Oh! You arrived," I muttered, bored, without any interest.

"Honey Queen-chan!" he rushed towards her. *Phew!* He sighed after realizing that she was only knocked out.

"How do you hit her?" he demanded/growled.

"Oh! it's just a Fishman *bah* Why am I explaining? Give me back my excitement," I pounced on him. He flew away carrying Honey Queen, as I accidentally ran into the gas he produced while flying.

*cough* *cough* "What a stinky gas?" I coughed, inhaling the gas, feeling slightly weak.

"Hihihi! Did you feel that? That's paralyzing gas! In a few more seconds, you won't be able to move, and then I will have a sweet time with you," Skunk One grinned maliciously.

I shuddered to hear this, "Like Hell!" and roared. I felt that the effect of poison was not as effective as he said. I could still move but only felt slightly stiff, and this feeling is slowly increasing.

'It seems I have slight immunity to poison but I need to finish this and get out of here,' I decided, then fell to the floor.

Looking at my condition, "Hihihihi! It's done!" Skunk One laughed happily and landed near me.

Rubbing his hands eagerly, "I'm going to have a very good time," Skunk One smiled.

"Yeah! You should be alive for that," he heard my voice.

"Huh!? Your mouth is still tough," he scoffed.

"Don't you like gas so much? Take this!" I snapped, creating a spark that burned the Gas released from the Dial, I sneaked.

"Oh! Shit!" Skunk yelled, activating his jet pack. But *BOOM* the gas detonated, rocking the ship. I stepped out of the fire and controlled the Dial to retrieve the Iron cloud covering my body.

'Even though I'm Fireproof! I don't want to destroy my dress,' I muttered,

Looking back at the fire spreading around, "Damn You! You despicable!" Skunk One's painful voice roared.

"Huh? What's happening? SKUNK ONE! ow!ow! Ouch!" Honey Queen yelled as she woke up and looked around the situation.

"Where is that fish bastard? Ouch!" she raged.

"He blew himself up! Huh? Fish- bastard? *cough* What do you mean?" Skunk one asked in confusion.

"He is a Fishman! And only Fishmen around the area are Arlong Pirates who have come from the Grand Line," Honey Queen replied.

"Oh! Is that so..." "You bastards! Are you SUUPER scared now? Learning that I'm from Arlong Pirates?" I roared, not missing the opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

"Huh!/ Bastard's Alive!" they yelled in fear/anger/eagerness.

"My fun time is over! Bye! Bye! Losers!" I waved, standing on the ship railing.

"Bastard! Don't run! I will kill you!" Honey Queen yelled in anger/embarrassment.

"Oh! Find me in Arlong Pirates if you want," I grinned and backflipped into the sea *bang* hitting a pirate floating near the ship. 'Gah! My awesome moments were ruined,' I lamented, sinking into the sea.

«Entry -5036 - Year:1514 - January-Beginning» Driving my portable vehicle according to the instructions in 'Reminder Note' I compared the map and compass occasionally steering the ship. […"Why does the 'Note' mention me to got to Conomi Island?" I groaned.

"To meet Nami? Why?" I scratched my head as my yellow Iris looked at the distant island.

"I clearly have 'I-don't-want-to meet-Straw hats!' disease," I mumbled, pushing the throttle, and increasing the speed.

"Hope! Arlong Pirates have not arrived yet!" I muttered, worriedly.

Soon, I docked the boat on the remote shore and retrieved the portable boat. Wearing the Portable Vehicles bag, I cautiously trotted inwards the island. Just after I walked a few steps, a figure rushed at me. "You are finally here! What took you so long? You escaped from them? How DARE YOU SENT ME AWAY?!" and shot a series of questions.

I stared at him from vigilance to confusion. "Um! Who are you?" I asked.

My question dumbfounded the teenager. "Ugh! What do you mean? Now is not the time to joke! Akisu is crying. I don't know what to do. Hurry Up!" and urged, so I followed him, with my guard up.

"What happened after you SENT me away?" the teenager demanded. "How do you escape from the pirates? Did you do the crazy thing of climbing that island?" he asked.

Ignoring his question, "How do you find me?" I asked.

He looked puzzled. "As a thief, I will always find a remote location to land. This is the only place in that direction, so I guessed you would land here. Isn't that simple?" he shrugged.

"Thief!" I asked in surprise.

"Yeah! Thief! Didn't you say you are a thief? So I guessed it," he looked at me suspiciously.

"Ahem! Y-Yeah, I'm a great thief! I will rob everyone on the land, above the sky, and below the sea." I declared in panic. "Hmph! I even robbed Celestial Dragon's Heavenly tribute," I boasted.

"What a lofty dream! As if you will be alive after robbing the Heavenly Tribute," the teenager rolled his eyes.

"But, Seriously! Who are you?" I asked again.

"What!? You're not kidding? I'm Borodo!" the teenager huffed angrily.

"Don't be angry! At one time, while I was stealing the treasure in the Dragon's lair, I got hit in the head by the Dragon after being found. So, I will have problems with my memory," I explained/bluffed.

"Oh! Really!" Borodo looked at me speechlessly. "I don't need a reason for your memory loss," he scoffed, not believing my story. "But, I will explain how we met..." he sighed and explained.

"Oh! So he is your Brother!" I nodded in understanding.

"Did I say that? You are clearly trying to escape from this," Borodo roared indignantly.

"What? You will take care of him yourself? It's awesome!" I praised ignoring his complaint.

"Why You... Huh?!" Borodo began before he rushed forward hurriedly, confused. I chased him while re-checking the Logbook to find if Borodo missed anything in his explanation. He really OVERLOOKED... well he didn't know about it.

"WHERE IS THE BABY?" Borodo shrieked.

Obviously taken aback. "What do you mean?" I rushed forward to see Borodo frantically searching for the baby around the Jet Ski.

"Baby's Gone! I left him here... he was crying... The music box didn't calm him... I saw you arriving from here... so rushed over to ask for help... It's not even a minute... but Baby's gone," Borodo panicked, shaking the cradle upside down as if the baby would fall from it.

"Why didn't you bring him with you?" I roared and began searching for the baby.

"If it's only a few minutes, then whoever took him will not be far away," I analyzed. "Chase inland!" I instructed, catching the scent drifting inland.

"How do you know it's a person who took him?" Borodo question. 'I can't say I'm a dog, right? So ignoring his question, I reached the Jet Ski and tapped on a location mentioned in the Reminder note. *click* I opened the seat and took out a travel bag which Borodo OVERLOOKED.

"Hurry up! Huh? What's that?" Borodo questioned, jogging in the same place waiting for me.

I quickly ran in his direction as we went inland. "Nothing! It's just some treasures," I explained.

"Treasures!?" Borodo exclaimed. "Stolen Goods?" he asked, eyeing the bag.

"No! it's not mine! I'm trying to return it to its owners," I explained while looking for any traces of the baby.

"Oh! Who are they? They are rich to have this much money?" Borodo asked.

"No, they are just two kids who survive in a garbage dump, and forest. They saved this money for their Dream," I explained.

"Oh! How did they collect so much money? I will be rich if I know!" Borodo exclaimed in surprise.

"Hmm! They stole it!" I replied calmly.

"What the Hell?! They are thieves? It's really stolen goods!" Borodo yelled indigently. "And what are their dreams?" he asked, climbing a tree to find anything.

"Ahem! They want to be pirates," I replied awkwardly.

"Pirates? Thieves! Pirates! What are they? And why do you have their money?" Borodo asked, frustrated.

"Don't know! I forgot! But I know it's theirs, so I need to return it." I shrugged, peeking into a rabbit's burrow.

"Hmph! How long do you have it?" Borodo asked absentmindedly, as he found a trail.

"Umm... a year!?" I replied, slightly surprised.

"Year!? Are you kidding? You obviously don't want to return it, so you are keeping it yourself," Borodo accused, following the trail.

"Bastard! Just because you are panicked, you can't ask so many questions. Are you interrogating me?" I roared, angrily.

"It can only calm me down. Gah! Where is the baby? Where is the baby? Baby... baby... Akisu... Where are you?" Borodo panicked and ran, following the trail.

I looked at him speechlessly, 'I should not have stopped him from questioning me,' and sweatdropped.

At the end of the trail, we found an Orange Grove. I was dumbfounded. 'It can't be a coincidence, right?' my eyes twitched.

"It seems people were nearby. Let's go and ask them," Borodo got excited and rushed.

"Wait! Don't Go!" I yelled exaggeratedly. 'I'm not ready! My disease got me,' I screamed inwardly and kept with Borodo.

"What? Did you say something? Oh! There is a house," Borodo asked, then pointed forward.

"Nothing! But we can't just barge in there, right?" I pointed out. "Besides! Isn't this a right chance? There is someone to take care of him," I analyzed.

Borodo slowed down, "But... but..." he struggled, looking confused.

"Don't worry! We will check them if they are eligible to raise him. If not, we will get him, then YOU can raise him," I proposed. "Furthermore! We want to return him to their parents... jump from that island... *cough* occupied by that island," I reminded.

Hearing me Borodo calmed down, "Ok! Who said I'm raising him" he replied, flustered. "And get rid of that crazy idea," he smacked my head.

Determining our goal, we sneaked toward that house, we soon heard some voices from there. "... did you get this baby?" a woman's voice demanded.

"At the end of the trail that leads from the grove, the baby was crying," a kid's voice replied.

"Why ARE you going there?" the woman demanded. 'Was he washed ashore?' the woman muttered.

"I'm hungry!" the girl said.

"Hmm! It's been a long time since we ate meat," the woman sighed. Borodo's eyes widened, and I looked at him in confusion.

"Yay! Meat!" the girl squealed.

"Do you want it... roasted, boiled, steamed, barbecued?" the woman asked. Borodo paled.

"Like Hell! I will let you eat him," Borodo charged towards the house in a rage and yelled.

The intruders surprised the occupants. "What?/Gah!" the woman/girl exclaimed. The woman put down the fish she was holding and hid the girl behind her. "Who are you?" She threatened.

Seeing the fish Borodo realized his blunder, "Uh! That... you stole the baby," he accused them.

"Huh? That's your baby?" The woman asked, surprised.

"Yeah! I just left Akisu there for a second, but when I returned, he was gone! You don't know how frightened I was," he continued his lie... Or is it?

I looked suspiciously at him. 'Did he get attached to the baby so quickly?' I guessed.

"No! I searched around, but I didn't find anyone, so I took him here," the girl protested.

"Ahha!, you are the thief..." Borodo pointed at the girl accused. I rolled my eyes, 'Pot calling the kettle black,' and stepped forward.

"Stop! It's your fault for leaving the baby alone. Now you are accusing my kid, who saved the baby," the woman yelled angrily.

Borodo got angry, "Why you...!" he rolled his sleeves.

"Stop it! You idiot," I smacked him on the head. "Why are you fighting with them unreasonably?" I questioned angrily.

"No, they..." Borodo quibbled.

"Shut up!" I glared at him. Knowing that he ruined the plan, he obediently closed his mouth

"Sorry Sis! He got panicked when he lost the baby. So he spoke rudely," I calmed the situation.

The woman calmed down upon hearing the reason, "It's fine, he is there," she forgave and pointed in a direction. Borodo immediately rushed in that direction, anxiously.

I was speechless at his reaction. "So, where are your parents? Did you come to the island for business?" the woman inquired.

"Parents? Do I look like I need parents?" I scoffed. "I can take care of myself," I huffed angrily.

"*snort* hahaha! Don't act like an adult, kid," the girl laughed.

"Who are you calling a kid? I'm 90 years old, you brat," I raged.

"As if I will believe it!" the girl stuck her tongue out.

"Hmph! I'm your mom's father's father. Your mom also had to call me grandpa," I replied, as the woman looked amused.

"Then remove your mask and show," the girl replied stubbornly.

"Nojiko! Stop! Don't be rude," the woman interrupted our banter.

"He doesn't like being called a kid. So he will become grumpy," Borodo arrived after checking Akisu.

"Idiot! No one asked you! Go and play with the baby," I shooed him. "I have faced full of wrinkles. You won't sleep after seeing it. Do you want to see?" I asked Nojiko maliciously. She paled and shook her head frantically.

"Ok! Jokes aside! Where are your parents? If not, where did the baby come from?" the woman demanded.

Before I could reply, "It's none of your business! Since we found Akisu, we will be on our way," Borodo snorted, picking up the baby.

"Wait! I'm not prying your privacy, but completely suspicious whether this baby is yours?!" the woman revealed her doubts.

"Hmph! Why do I care about someone's suspicion?" Borodo scoffed.

"Suspicious? A teen, a baby, and..." she looked at me, "a baby!...? Anybody seeing this group will be suspicious," and continued.

I was confused. "Did you call me a baby?" And asked doubtfully. She shook her head in denial. I nodded, "Anyway, I will explain! On a stormy sea, while fighting against the storm, I heard a baby's cry, so I rushed in that direction to see a cradle floating, but I saw 5 Sea Kings approaching it. I beat them up and saved the baby, and returned the baby to its owner," and explained/made up.

Everyone rolled their eye hearing my story, "*sigh* He Picked the baby floating in the sea yesterday, and threw him to me who was passing by," Borodo explained my nonsense.

"Oh...!" the woman nodded. "Huh? Yesterday!? So you guys met just yesterday?" the woman exclaimed in surprise.

"Yeah!" I nodded. "And we were also hoping for..." I recalled the plan for finding a babysitter before Borodo interrupted, "By the way... that... um... Ah! I'm Borodo! What's your name? Where is your husband?" and asked nonsense.

"Hello! I'm Bellemere! I'm not married! I adopted these girls when I serviced as a marine," Bellemere introduced.

"Ignore him! He is an idiot!" I glared at Borodo. "You said, girls? So there is a girl other than Nojiko," I asked as Nojiko stuck her tongue at me angrily.

"Yeah! I have two girls! Nojiko and..." Bellemere began. "BELLEMERE! BELLEMERE! Come Out Already! Your cat burglar's done it again," a voice interrupted.

"Wait a minute!" Bellemere sighed. "Jeez! You are noisy. What is it?" she asked, reaching the door. "Oh! Welcome Home! Nami!" she greeted.

"I'm Home, Bellemere." a girl's voice greeted childishly. "You Stay Quiet!" a man's voice yelled. "For Heaven's Sake! You need to properly discipline her. Do you have any idea how many times she's done this now!? You're getting a terrible reputation among the Townfolks!" he continued.

"Oh! What's a big deal, she's just a kid." Bellemere patted the man's face carelessly. "I'm sure you must've shoplifted once or twice too when you were a kid, Right?" she chided.

"IT'S PRECISELY BECAUSE OF THE ATTITUDE OF YOURS THAT SHE'S...!" the man raged.

"Alright, alright. Thanks Again, any way you paid for her, Didn't you?" Bellemere grinned mischievously. "I don't have money on me right now, so I'll pay you back next time... with my body!" and flirted.

"DON'T SAY SUCH IDIOTIC THINGS!" the man yelled flustered/shy/angrily.

"What's this? Your face is all red," Bellemere and Nami laughed as the man ran away.

"Sorry about that! Kids are playful these days," Bellemere shrugged casually at us.

"It's fine! Kids these days..." I lamented as everyone's eyes twitched, except.

"Bellemere! Who are they? Who is this kid?" Nami asked suspiciously.

"Kid? Who is calling me a Kid?" I raged and turned to glare at Nami as Borodo facepalmed.

I soon calmed down. "Oh! We are your new brothers! Bellemere just adopted the three of us," and replied, looking serious.

Everyone was taken aback. "What? Brother!? No Way! Belemere! I don't want any brothers," Nami panicked and pleaded.

Everyone snickered, "What? Even if we are rich?" I asked deliberately.

Nami became silent, then looked at Bellemere tearily, "No, Bellemere! You can't adopt them for money. I won't complain if I wear Nojiko's dress, and I won't steal anymore," she misunderstood and bawled.

Everyone became silent. "There, there! No one is adopting anyone. They are just teasing you," I soothed Nami, patting her head.

"She is crying because of you!" everyone yelled shark-teethed.

Suddenly Nami's aura changed fiery. I slowly turned my head, "Uh... oh!" and *bang* got slammed to the ground by her punch.

"Ah... pain... Pain... pain..." I held my head rolling on the ground, as Nami stomped past me huffing angrily.

Everyone sweat-dropped. "Is she always like this?" Borodo whispered to Bellemere.

"No, this is the first time... I'm aware of it," she whispered, surprised.

"Ignore him! He is an idiot," Borodo comforted Nami.

"Why you... *hiss* Stupid thief!," I yelled angrily, rubbing my head.

"What's wrong with stealing!" Borodo/Nami yelled back.

I looked at them speechlessly, as they looked at each other in surprise, as if looking at a kindred spirit.

"For that, you should not have got caught," I mocked.

"I will steal it without getting caught," Nojiko added from the side.

*Bang* *thud* *ah* *bam* "Stealing is wrong!" Bellemere yelled. As everyone rubbed their head in pain, "Now I know where she learned it," Borodo muttered angrily.

"Why did you also hit me?" I questioned angrily.

"Oh! Sorry, accident," Bellemere waved nonchalantly.

"Hmph! I'm going to see if there is anything in the town for me to climb, dive, jump..." I angrily stomped out of the house. "What! Your dream is to navigate and draw the map of the world?" Borodo's surprise voice was based. "Great! Awesome dream! You know what, I can teach you navigation. I'm an expert in it," Borodo bragged.

"Really!" Nami exclaimed as I closed the door.

«Entry -5036 - Year:1514 - January-Beginning» I looked towards the town, "Now, where is Arlong?" and became serious, and then rushed to the town. I really hope that they will not come, but reading the Log, where the Trump Pirates mentioned Arlong, I know he is not far away from reaching here.

When I reached there as I expected, the town was in chaos and everyone was running away screaming pirates. "Well, it seems my presence didn't change anything so far," I deduced. "But this time I will change it," and determined, and rushed back.

When I reached the house, "... his island was overtaken by pirates. So we can't return him to his parents," Borodo's voice can be heard.

"Hmph! It's just pirates. I can take care of myself," Nami said with disdain.

"It's all talk. You won't know how dangerous the pirates are until they attack you," Borodo cursed angrily.

I opened the door. "Pirates are coming! Pirates are coming!" and yelled, startling everyone.

"What? Pirates?!" Bellemere asked in surprise.

"You are just making fun, right?" Borodo demanded.

"No, pirates are attacking the town. It's Arlong pirates," I explained seriously.

Everyone glared, Borodo. "What!?" he asked guiltily. "YOU JINX!" everyone roared angrily.

"Ok! Calm down! What did you find? Are the looting? Or...?" Bellemere asked nervously.

"Well, they plan to occupy this island... no, all the nearby islands," I revealed grimly.

"What?/ No way!/ Damn!" every one paled in fear.

"Don't worry! Marines will chase the pirates away," Bellemere assured, as everyone's hope rekindled.

"No, they won't! These are the Grand Line pirates! No one is a match for them in East Blue," I dashed their hope.

"You're Blunt!" Borodo roared.

Ignoring him, "They are collecting toll from the villagers. 100000 Beri for adults, and 50000 Beri for kids. He declared he will kill those who doesn't pay," I revealed, eyeing Bellemere's pale face.

"Oh No! I don't have that much money. I can only scrap about 100000 Beri at most," Bellemere panicked. "Where will I get the remaining 250000 Beri? I will go and kill them!" she picked up the gun, determined.

"Didn't you hear him? They are Grand Line pirates! You can't defeat them," Borodo stopped Bellemere from doing anything harsh. Nojiko and Nami also held onto her pleadingly.

"What?! do you want me to watch all of you get killed?" She yelled.

I blinked in confusion, then became shocked. 'Why are you adding us?' I cursed inwardly. Borodo and I exchanged glances and nodded in understanding.

"Who is Arlong? Why is he doing this?" Nojiko asked in panic.

"Arlong is a Fishman pirate. I don't know why he is doing this," Borodo explained.

"Anyway! It's not anything good," Bellemere shook her head.

"But... They won't just kill people, right?" Nami asked innocently.

"You don't know the status of Fishmen all over the world. They are miserable! Maybe they are doing it for revenge," I revealed, vaccinating them for what may happen.

"Don't worry! First, we need time," I snapped them out of their sadness. "Since this house was out of town, they may not find it quickly. So... Put out the cooking fire, hurry!" I instructed.

Borodo rushed and poured the water, dousing the fire. "Still, they will eventually find us after checking the Town registry," I recalled.

"*sigh* We have no choice but to pay the money," I deduced.

"But... Where will I get the money?" Bellemere muttered, placing a cigarette in her mouth, but stopped lighting it after spotting Akisu.

Borodo and I exchanged glances again. "You don't need to pay for us. We will leave soon. I can't stay in one place," Borodo informed.

"What!? It's dangerous! You're just kids," Bellemere protested.

"Don't worry! We *ahem* I have many ways to stay alive," I declared.

Borodo glared, "What do you mean? I won't survive longer?" and questioned angrily. I shrugged innocently.

"Anyway, you only need to take care of Akisu. I will arrange for the money," Borodo assured.

Bellemere hesitated for a while, "Fine...! I will take care of him! I didn't plan to return him anyway," and accepted unwillingly.

I threw the cloth bag containing treasure on the table. "Here! Take it," I offered.

Everyone looked at the bag suspiciously, "You?! I said I would arrange it! Take it back to your friends," Borodo opposed, curious Nojiko opened the bag and *shine* *glitter* blinding everyone.

Nami's eyes turned into Beri's symbol, "Money!" and squealed and jumped on it.

"Money! Where did you get it? Why are you giving it to me?" Bellemere asked, surprised.

"Well... One day I was sailing in a heavy storm..." I began reminiscing.

Rolling his eyes, "Ignore his stupid stories! He is paying to take care of Akisu. But you don't need to take this, I will collect it and pay you," Borodo explained/assured.

"Who asked for money to take care of him?" Bellemere stared angrily. "Take it back. I know what to do!" she scoffed.

Seeing their attitude- minus Nami- I grinned, "Anyway, time's up! It's up to you to do whatever you want with it. When Arlong comes, he will take it. I don't care!" I shrugged.

"I care!" Nami yelled, hugging the bag.

Bellemere and I had a stare-off, "Fine!" she gritted, snatching the bag before taking 100000 and returning the remaining money, "Now, I have enough money," she grinned, as Nami yelled 'NOOOO!' dramatically.

"Fine! Hide the remaining money in a safe place. I will get it later," I nodded, helpless.

"Quick! We need to hide. They are coming," Borodo yelled, jumping from the roof.

"Ok! Just Pay the money! Don't fight or anger them," I instructed. "This is my number," I gave a number, then ran away, dragging Borodo away, who was looking at Akisu reluctantly.

"We need to leave the Island, while the pirates are busy," I suggested. "... before they take control of the seaway," and added.

"What?! So we can't come back?" Borodo exclaimed, unwillingly.

"Shut Up! And Run!" I scolded, annoyed.

"What! I just want to return the baby to his parents," Borodo quibbled.

Just when we were about to exit Orange Grove, I realized an important thing and slowed down. "You are also reluctant to leave?" Borodo asked smugly.

"No, I just recalled something," I squinted, preparing my words to reveal my 'finding'- *ahem* Canon scene- to Borodo without making him suspicious.

"Huh? What?" Borodo asked, stopping. Seeing him stop, I also stopped. 'How much do you want to stay here?' rolling my eyes.

"It's just... While in the house... I say many maps... What's that?" I questioned.

"This is your doubt? I thought it was something important," Borodo grumbled. "Well, Nami drew it. It's awesome, right? Her dream is to draw a map of the world," he explained. "I promised her to teach her navigation... But... these damn pirates!" he growled, angrily.

"Maybe! you will get the chance soon," I muttered.

"Huh? I can't hear you!" Borodo demanded.

"Think about it... If the pirates find those charts..." I dragged.

"they can't understand it anyway," Borodo scoffed in disdain.

"What if they found that they were drawn by a kid?" I added.

Borodo blinked, "Then they will take the kid..." and realized. "Oh No! Nami is in danger," he yelled, turning back.

"Wait! You can't just run back! Pirates must have arrived," I hurriedly stopped Borodo.

"But! What should we do? Just watch them take Nami away? Besides, Bellemere will fight them if that happens," Borodo asked, frustrated.

"Then! We will kidnap first." I grinned mischievously.

"What do you mean?" Borodo asked, confused.

"Come Here!" I waved and explained my plan to him.

"It's Awesome! Even though it's dangerous, we can pull it off," Borodo pondered over my idea. "But do we need to say those lines?" he asked, embarrassed.

"Of course!" I nodded.

Borodo took a deep breath. "Let's go!" he cheered and walked back towards Bellemere's house.

"... One adult and three kids... Good! Exactly 200000 Beri... Hmm... let's go, brothers," Arlong waved to his fellow fishmen.

"Phew! They didn't find it," Borodo whispered, hearing the pirates' retreat.

"Don't conclude soon! Get ready," I warned, eyeing the door of the house. Soon Hachi came out, "Arlong Look! I found some sea charts in the house. Look at all these!" carrying some papers.

"Oh! No!" Borodo paled. "Tell them! It was bought," and whispered/prayed.

But his prayer failed, as Nami rushed to snatch the map. "Nami! Don't!" Bellemere yelled, unable to stop Nami due to carrying Akisu.

"Nami! No! Get away from them!" Nojiko cried in horror.

"Give'em back! I drew those maps! I'm Gonna... set sail with those maps...?" Nami yelled angrily.

"Here! Nojiko!" Bellemere hurriedly handed Akisu to Nojiko, realizing the situation.

"Oh? Color me impressed... A little girl was able to draw these excellent maps...?!" Arlong complimented, looking at the map.

"Hachi! She.../ Don't even think about it!" Arlong began, but Bellemere growled, pointing a gun at him, hiding the girls behind.

Arlong expression darkened, "You Primate! What do you mean!?" and growled.

"I paid the money... So you can't take her away!" Bellemere snarled.

"Didn't you say you won't harm anyone, as long as we made the payment!?" Genzo intruded angrily.

"Ah! Don't worry. We won't harm her in any way. We're only borrowing her, that's all," Arlong replied nonchalantly.

"As if I will let you," Bellemere cocked the gun.

"Her talent is wasted here, only I can make good use of it," Arlong stared, losing his patience.

"OH! Then we will take her!" a voice boomed, stunning everyone.

"Who is it?" Arlong questioned. *bang* *poof* *sizzle* But answered by a smoke bomb *cough* *cough* *cough* *choke*, the smoke cleared as everyone spotted two figures in the distance.

"Nyu!? Who are they?" Hachi asked, confused.

"Us?" one figure turned, carrying Nami,

"Ah! Nami!" Nojiko exclaimed in panic.

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"Hahaha! Prepare for trouble!" one figure laughed.

"And make it double!" another echoed.

"To protect the world from starvation!" the first figure continued.

"To unite all races within our nation!" followed by second.

"To rob the riches of Money and Power!" the first figure yelled, determined.

"To extend MY reach to the stars above!" the second figure announced.

"Goblin!" the first figure introduced.

"Pfft! Hood! Robin Hood!" the second figure introduced.

"Team Rocket blasting off with the speed of Light," they chorused.

"Surrender Now! or Prepare to fight!" they continued.

"Nyamie! That's right!" Nami added cheerfully after finding our identity.

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"You! shut up!" Borodo covered Nami's mouth, rolled her in the cloak and carried her.

"Pfft! Hahahah! Really!? Goblin?! hahahah!" I laughed, unable to control.

"Shut up! If not for your stupid slogan," Borodo roared, embarrassed.

"Who are these clowns?" Kurobi asked, dazed, Arlong's veins protruding on his body due to anger.

"Who are..." Arlong began. "We are from Trump pirates!" I interrupted, increasing his anger. 'Aren't you Team Rocket?' someone complained.

"We came to check since you attacked us,' and added.

"But! We didn't expect to find such a talent, Thank you!" and thanked.

"What!? You are pirates?" Nami's muffled voice came from under the cloak.

"Can you shut up!?" Borodo sighed helplessly.

"Now! What?" Borodo asked, ignoring Arlong, who was asking us some questions.

"Of course!" I nodded. "RUN!" I turned back and sprinted.

"... When did we attack you?..." Arlong asked/stopped seeing our retreating figures. Looking down at his empty hand and then at us, "Catch them! I want you guys to catch them even if they run to the end of the earth. And get MY map," he roared, red-eyed.

"I don't care about anything! Destroy who ever stands in my way," he declared, chasing after us.

The people of Cocoyashi stood there in a daze, unable to comprehend what happened. "They better be safe!" Bellemere muttered. "Where is Den Den Mushi?! Bring it!" she ordered, rushing inside the house to take the number I gave her.

Meanwhile, we reached the place where Jet Ski was placed. "Quick! push it into the water before they arrive," Borodo urged, pushing the Jet Ski.

Kicking the jet Ski into the sea, "Hmm! The only way to escape is using that," I pointed to the skull button on the Jet Ski.

"That...? Ugh... fine," Borodo accepted unwillingly.

"Let me down," Nami struggled, from Borodo's hold.

Borodo secured her on the Jet Ski, ignoring her protest. "Can't you calm down? We are trying to save you," and chided.

"But... but... I don't want to leave Bellemere and Nojiko! I want to live in the village with them," Nami began to cry.

"Don't worry, we will find a way to get rid of them," Borodo assured. "Till then! You can stay with us. I will teach you the navigation practically," and promised.

Nami whimpered, "Fine! Then I will also join Team Rocket!" and nodded.

"What!?" I yelled, startled. "What about your dream of drawing a map of the world?" and asked nervously.

"How does joining Team Rocket affect this?" Nami asked, confused. "Isn't one of the mottos To rob the riches of Money and Power? I will do the money part!" she replied, eyes turning to Berrie's symbol.

I stumbled back two steps in shock. 'Oh! No! What did I do? Did I make a Straw hat go astray? Will Luffy survive without Nami?' I lamented and prepared to tell her that Team Rocket didn't exist.

"Ok! Sure!" Borodo agreed readily. "Even if it's made up, I will create Team Rocket from scratch. Their motto is to my liking," he replied, determined checking the Jet Ski for any damage.

"You Shut up! Don't let others go astray!" I yelled anxiously.

"Hmm! I will become a Goblin greedy for coins if I have to. I will do it. Prepare for trouble!" he determined.

"Hahaha! Me too! Make it double!" Nami clapped awed.

"Ok! Let's stop daydreaming! Now to our current situation. The only way to get rid of Arlong is to inform Warlord- Jinbe!" I informed them, replacing the Dials in the Jet Ski as if the previous conversation did not take place.

"Jinbe? as in Fishman Jinbe? Isn't he the reason for Arlong's terror?" Borodo asked, forgetting about his earlier declaration after hearing this.

"No! I have met him... He is not anything like Arlong," I denied, checking the Dials.

"He would help/angry if he knew about his fellow Fishman's atrocity," I added.

"Then what are you waiting for? Call him!" Borodo urged, and Nami looked at me expectedly.

"That... um... I forgot to get his number." I scratched my head awkwardly.

They both froze. "YOU WHAT!?" they roared.

"Shhh! Are you telling Arlong our location? The traps won't hold them for long." I waved my hands to lower their voices.

"It's your fault," Nami pointed angrily.

"And where did you learn to lay these traps?" Borodo shuddered, remembering those traps.

"Forget about those! First! We need to inform Jinbe about Arlong," I urged. "Here! Have this! I probably gave one to Jinbe! He won't get hostile seeing this ...probably," and gave a blood-red medallion to Nami.

Nami received the medallion and looked at it curiously, "Ok! I will keep it safe," and promised.

"Here are some numbers of person to contact if you need help, named some safe place with contact person info." I gave a paper to Borodo.

Borodo boarded Jet Ski and received the paper in confusion. "Why are you giving these? Get on quick," he urged and stuffed the paper safely.

I neared the Jet Ski, "I'm coming... coming... jeez, why are you urging? I have confidence in my traps," while complaining, I pressed the skull button.

"I'm not taking any chancesaaaAAAAAH! BASTARDDDDD! Team Rocket blasting off!" Borodo screamed as the Jet Ski blasted off.

I stumbled, hearing this, "It's over! RIP Luffy!" and prayed, picking up my 'Portable Vehicle' and pressing a button.

*poof* *pop* a white boat materialized made of Iron Cloud and appeared. I hurriedly boarded it and sped off in a particular direction. And also spotted embarrassed Arlong and his crew reaching that spot and staring at me angrily, waving his hand everyone jumped into the sea, chasing me.

I pushed the throttle, increasing the speed. Soon spotted five marine ships heading this way, I drove towards them. "Be careful! Arlong pirates are coming! They are in the sea," I yelled, driving past them.

They looked blankly at the white figure whizzing by, then reacted. "Prepare for battle!" the captain of the five ships responded immediately.

"They can hold them off for a while," I muttered. *BOOM* *bang* *bang* *crackle* as the warships started firing at the Arlong pirates. *CRACK* followed by gunshots, yells, screams, ship sinking... the fight was over in five minutes.

Soon, Arlong pirate's fleet also joined the chase. I concentrated on driving to my desired destination. Soon, I spotted a fleet on the horizon. I was relieved and then began my performance.

Pressing the button on the dashboard, the boat *poofed* out, catching the bag I plunged into the sea, swimming towards a ship. Breaking the ship's rudder, I sneaked onboard, and disguised as a crew, "Enemy's approaching! And it's Arlong Pirates," and yelled.

Others on the ship snapped their head towards them, "Man the cannons! Prepare for battle," I ordered, as the pirates followed in confusion.

"Damn it! They already destroyed one ship sneakily, and beat up Trump siblings! Now they are back," I yelled, reminding them.

"Yeah! We must defeat them and get praised," another pirate echoed.

"What are you waiting for? Fire!" I ordered.

*bang* *boom* *bam* a salvo of cannons was fired at the Arlong pirate fleet. Then I sneaked into the shadows.

"What's happening? Why did you fire your cannon?" an anxious voice asked.

"Captain! We are attacked by Arlong Pirares!" one pirate reported.

"Okay! signal the nearby ships! Inform the Trump Siblings! Prepare..." Captain instructed. "No! the rudders broke," a pirate rushed in panic.

"Damn! Fishman!" the Captain cursed. "Drop those mines! Let's fry those fishes," he ordered.

*plop* *splash* Soon, the pirates dropped sea mines into the sea and prepared for battle. *Boom* *bam* *bang* Arlong pirates fleet fired back...]... So, I started a war between two pirates and silently sneaked away.

«Entry -5094 - Year:1514 - February-Mid» I was staying in an enormous place while having a conversation... [...so? I lured away the Arlong pirates and led them to the Trump Pirates. While you escaped?" I spoke to the watch.

"Yes, and you gave me this number to contact you after getting to a safe place. And we can't contact you after that. Damn! Why didn't you tell me about your memory Loss!" a voice explained/complained.

"Oh!" I muttered while reading 'Reminder Note'. "Oh! I get it now! I was still wondering why a lady called earlier and asked me about her child. So, it was related to you?!" I muttered.

"What!? Bellemere called? Is she alright? What about Nojiko? Genzo?" a girl's voice asked.

"Ummm...! Yeah...! Don't know...?!" I answered, confused, hearing these familiar names.

"Who are you?" and asked in dread.

"What do you mean?! I'm Nami! Why did you forget it?" she demanded.

"Ah! Nami!?" I was shocked. 'Why isn't she in Cocoyashi village?' "Why are you with him? Did he kidnap you? That asshole!" I question in shock. 'If Nami is here, then the woman who called earlier was Bellemere? She survived?' I was flabbergasted.

"Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi! Are you kidding? You are the one who planned to kidnap her. Why are you blaming me?" Borodo asked excited/grieved.

"Me? I kidnapped her?" I asked, bewildered. 'Why the hell would I change the destiny of Strawhats? It's a Joke!' I scoffed inwardly.

"Yeah! And I also joined the Team Rocket! You created," Nami replied.

"Te-team Rocket!? What's Team Rocket?" I stammered.

"The Team Rocket that blasting off with the speed of Light!" Nami replied in a matter-of-fact tone.

I was dumbfounded and became wooden as if I lost my soul. But, "Hahahahaha!" I laughed crazily. "What Did 'I' do?! But... It's exciting!" and grinned maliciously. "Fuck! Canon!" I yelled.

"OI! Mind your language! There is a kid here... you are also a kid ...? Is that alright? And why are you cursing? Are you crazy?" Borodo warned/confused/demanded.

"What did Bellemere say?" Nami questioned.

"Uh!" I calmed down. "This is her number. You can call her," I gave her a number to stop her pestering.

After sighing in relief, "Where are you?" I asked.

"We are in one of the safe locations you provided," Borodo revealed. "And I also met a kid who brags just like you," he added.

"I don't brag!" I snarled.

"Yo! guys! the dinner is... huh? HEY! That's mine! Did you steal it? You thief!" a boy's voice sounded.

"Ah? Yeah! I want to become a thief but I didn't steal anything from you," Nami retorted/confused.

"Liar! Then why do you have this?" the boys demanded.

"Huh? The medallion? Robin gave this, and it's mine," Nami claimed.

"Don't... huh? Mine's here?" the boy exclaimed in surprise. "Then... That's yours... that means... Where is my sensei? From whom did you get it?" the boy urged.

I got a bad feeling, 'Wait! She said, Robin! Not me!' I sighed in relief. 'Wait! Robin! Where did she meet Nami? In East Blue?' I reacted and felt dizzy.

"The one on the call," Nami replied, surprised.

I heard hurried footsteps. "TATUE SENSEI! WHERE ARE YOU!? Why are you not back yet?" the boy cried. "I'm carrying out all the training you have prepared. And thanks for sending my dad... he took mom away to find a cure for her... But can you come back..." they rambled.

Dazed, "Who the hell are you? And I'm not Robin!" I snapped angrily.

"It's him! Robin Hood!" Nami assured. I was dazed, the other side was silent for a while, "Oh!? You are old and have dementia!" the boy muttered. "I'm Usopp! You student, you trained me! Come back and resume the training!? You geezer!" he spluttered.

"Usopp? As in..." I muttered paled, ignoring his insults, 'StrawHat?' / "Yasopp's son!" Usopp finished.

"WHAT THE HELL!? Why the hell are you, my student? What did I do?" I demanded. "As if I will have a weakling like you as my student!" I snapped.

"What did you do!? What have you not done? You put me on a tree with carnivorous plants guarding below, Asking me to shoot the bees 100 meters away and punish me if I failed, and made many weird machines... no torture house... to torture me... Now I think of it... you better not come, I live a happy life," Usopp bemoaned/ grieved.

"Is that a human being can think of?" Borodo muttered.

I scratched my head in embarrassment. "Oh! I must have carried on with the exper-training," and replied.

"Are you for real?" Borodo snapped.

"Hehehe!" I grinned maliciously as I planned. "Hey! Borodo! Didn't you want to become an awesome thief? I have a training method for combat thieves... I can give it! If you do one thing for me," I proposed. 'Well, there are many thief moves in video games...' I recalled.

"What is it?" Borodo asked excitedly.

"I will give a training plan for Usopp! Make sure he follows it regularly," I revealed.

"WHAAATTT!? NOOO!" Usopp screamed in panic.

"Ok!" Borodo readily agreed, as Usopp became shell-shocked.

Taking this chance, "Ahem! Didn't you just accuse me of stealing?" Nami asked.

"Um... That... I forgot that he has many medallions... even Sanji has it..." Usopp stuttered. "I'm sorry!" and apologized.

"Ok! But you have to pay me 10000 Beri!" Nami grinned.

Usopp sighed in relief, "OK! Deal!" and readily agreed.

"Huh!? Are you rich?" Nami asked, surprised.

Usopp scratched his head. "Sort of!" he replied.

I can't hear this anymore, 'Sanji? Can't be!? Did they meet? And Usopp's rich? Usopp and Nami met early?' my eyes widened. "I really fucked up the Canon," I sighed.

"So, where are you currently? What happened after we got separated? What are you doing?" Borodo asked, saving me from my misery.

To avoid thinking about 'Fucked up canon' I replied, "After I shook off Arlong pirates! I know they will find me soon! So, from the Logbook, I found an awesome method to reach the Grand Line," I recalled. "Then I went to Goa Kingdom to retrieve an important prop..." I muttered, eyeing the tied-up monkey dangling above a 'certain' liquid.

"You are leaving for Grand Line?! Where are you now?" Borodo asked, surprised.

"Heh!? In calm belt," I replied casually. "Inside the belly of Sea King," and added.

"WHAAAATT!?" Borodo yelled as I cut the call.

[I won't speak to you... even if you torture me... I have become stronger, not afraid of you... Gah! pull me up! I don't want to be dissolved in Sea kings' stomach acid] the monkey voice transmitted in my mind.

"Heh! A coward!" I sneered.

[Bastard John! How dare you come back now? Everyone thought you were dead!] Mo screamed.

[But... I'm glad you are alive!] Mo bawled, as I got irritated.

[I missed you!...] Mo continued. "Shut up! Asshole!" I roared, interrupting his embarrassing words.

"You are saying the same thing again and again... you are annoying," I scolded.

[Oh! I thought you got STML! So I want to explain myself] Mo muttered.

"I won't release you even if you play an emotional card or a bootlicker," I sneered.

[Don't change the subject. Why did you kidnap me? Let me go! I have something important to do!] Mo yelled.

"Why kidnap you? The last time I crossed the calm belt, I threatened the Sea King with a Devil Fruit! But... Where is that Devil Fruit now?" I demanded, as Mo paled and shook his head in denial.

Seeing his reaction, "Yeah! you ate it," I pointed at the dangling Mo. "Then where can I get a Devil Fruit to cross the calm belt? So I went back to retrieve it," I explained.

[No! Don't! The person eating a Devil Fruit user won't get their power] Mo protested/struggled. I looked surprised. "You knew! Did 'I' try to experiment ON you?" and muttered.

[Yes! Yes! Yes! You tried, and it didn't work! So this is futile] Mo nodded hastily.

I pondered for a while, "Then why are you alive? If I experimented on you, I would have probably fed you to a tiger or bear," I stared as Mo sweated.

[AAHHHHH! I don't want to die! Help! Someone!] Mo wailed. [You cruel bastard. Is this how you treat someone after meeting them after a year?] Mo demanded.

"Hahahah! Just kidding!" I manipulated the Dial, retrieving Mo tied with rope made of Iron Cloud, and placed him on the platform made of Iron Cloud attached to the Stomach wall of the Sea King.

[I know you are a kind, gentle, benevolent guy. And will not treat me as such, quick untie me] Mo bootlicked.

"No! Stay in this way," I snorted while roasting meat that I cut from Sea King's prey.

[What! why?] the tied-up Mo questioned as he wriggled like a worm towards me.

"Who used their Devil Fruit power on me?" I sneered. Mo gloated, looking at my bandaged body.

We sat there in silence for a while. [You know... after the fire everything changed... When Dogra revealed the news that you and Sabo were killed by Celestial Dragons... everyone was devastated... on top of that we couldn't find Dumb... It's tragic... then one company staff got a clue about Dumb getting kidnapped by Bluejam... But traces of him were lost... That's when people from Shimotsuki village contacted us for employment...] Mo turned and stared at me.

[Tha't when we found out you were still alive and even enjoyed happily for a half year while we were in the gloom... Ace raged upon hearing this and vowed to beat you when seeing you...] he added.

"What the... How is this my fault? I just forgot, that's all," I shrugged guiltily/embarrassed picking up Water Dial to drink water.

[And Luffy was happy that his First mate was still alive] Mo added.

*Pfft* I spat the water in surprise. "Who is his crewmate? I'm not! I won't! Don't lie!" I opposed hastily.

[He is always whining that you didn't give him the medallion that you gave to Ace, Sabo, and me] Mo added.

I pondered, "It's precisely because of this I didn't give it to him," and analyzed.

[You say so! But Luffy raged when Zoro showed him his medallion...] Mo revealed.

"Huh?" I was startled. "Zoro? Why is he in Goa Kingdom?" I urged in apprehension/trepidation.

[Didn't I say the people from Shimotsuki Village contacted for employment? Zoro sneaked on their ship and reached the Goa Kingdom. but somehow he ended up crossing paths with Luffy, who was in Company Village... He seems to be looking for you] Mo explained.

"What the...? What did I do there? He actually searching for me?" I wondered. "Wait, a minute? Previously, three Strawhats have joined... now the remaining two Strawhats also joined... What have I done?" I wailed.

[Oh! And Ace is pestering Zoro to join his crew] Mo said unexpected news making me dumbfound.

"Should I join him... for diverting all his crew's path?" I considered sacrificing myself.

[And Ace... learning that Zoro also has a medallion... he annoyed Luffy saying, since we both have the same medallion we are crewmates... infuriating Luffy... so both brother plans to beat you up after seeing you] Mo gloated.

"Oh... That... Aha! Sabo is alive," I revealed, to escape. 'Hmm! Sabo should be amnestic right now... so let's get him beaten by 'his' brothers,' I planned, not knowing the changes 'I' have done.

[Oh! We know!] Mo nodded, shocking me.

"WHAT?! how?" I exclaimed in shock.

[Well, he called... and told us he was alive... he didn't explain completely due to fear of eavesdropping. He also revealed you are alive] Mo stated. [Transferring the Duo's anger on you... fortunately, Zoro has revealed you are alive, halving their anger] he grinned.

[So get ready to get beaten by them] Mo gloated.

"They are not here... but you are here." I cracked my knuckles and approached Mo menacingly.

[Hey! Wait a minute... Let's talk... anything can be solved by talking... no... don't come here... Damn it! Do you know who I am? I'm one of the advisors of Goa Kingdom] Mo pleaded, compromised, and threatened.

I paused, "Huh? Did you hit your head? No... Did someone's soul occupy you? What are you blabbering?" and asked, confused.

[Bastard... I'm serious!] Mo growled. [After the king is overthrown, I will become an adviser of the new king] Mo explained.

"Overthrow the King? Stop daydreaming," I scoffed in disbelief.

[It's true! It's been secretly planned for one and a half years] Mo revealed anxiously. [I only knew when Fella asked for help] he added.

[We are at a critical time! Why did you arrive now and kidnap me? You ruined everything] Mo complained.

I stood in shock-stricken, "Why didn't I think of this awesome plan? It's exciting! I also need to participate in it." I trembled in excitement. "Oi! Sea King! turn the ship *bah* back," I roared.

[Are you kidding? ] Mo exclaimed in disbelief.

*RUMBLE* Suddenly, the whole place shook. [Oi! Pick me up! Or cut me loose] Mo urged.

I hurriedly cut him loose and entered the bunker. Soon, seawater rushed in, filling up the stomach. "KKRRAAAOOCKKK!" the Seaking roared as the water in the stomach swirled, forming a strong current that changed into an underwater twister.

[What is happening?] Mo demanded, huddling in fear.

"That asshole is trying to get rid of us," I deduced, creating chairs with seatbelts. "Buckle up! It's going to be a wild ride!" I roared excitedly.

[What are you...?] Mo looked confused but hurriedly secured himself.

Suddenly, the bunker detached from the stomach wall, and got caught in the twister. "AAHHHAHAHAHAH!/ KREEEEEEEECCHH!" I/Mo yelled in excitement/fear.

Feeling the weightlessness, my adrenaline soared, and my blood boiled with excitement. "It's awesome!" I yelled as we were ejected/sprayed out of Sea King.

"WOHOOOO!" I yelled as the bunker was launched into the air.

Sitting nearby, Mo screamed in terror. After reaching a certain height, the bunker began to fall, once again feeling the weightlessness of freefall, "Awesome!" [HELPPP!] I/Mo yelled *SPLASH* as we fell into the sea.

After the excitement, the bunker slowly floated to the surface of the sea. "What? It's over?" I pouted. The fear-stricken Mo slowly recovered. [What happened? What is this feeling?] Mo questioned, since he couldn't see through the walls.

I looked at Mo in surprise. "Didn't 'I' train you? Why didn't you experience this feeling?" I wondered suspiciously.

Mo shuddered, [Nothing! I was just blabbering in fear! It's adrenaline talk] and denied hastily.

"Whatever!" I manipulated the Dial to make an opening in the bunker and stepped out. Feeling the wind in the air, I sighed in relief, "We are out of Calm Belt!" I declared and threw the 'Portable Vehicle' after pressing the button.

"Come out and board!" I waved at Mo, who agilely climbed out of the bunker and looked at the sea in surprise.

[Wow! Is this what feels like to sail in the sea?] Mo exclaimed in astonishment.

"Have you never sailed on a ship?" I asked in surprise and boarded the Jet Ski that 'Popped'.

[Well, I'm very busy with management and have no time] Mo shrugged.

I squinted, "So... You have stopped practicing after 'I died'? You have been slacking off," I nodded in understanding. "It's time for a refresher course and a new training regime," and added.

Mo paled in fear [No need! I didn't slacken! I trained regularly] and hurriedly replied.

"You 'trained'? So you are not training now?" I nitpicked.

Then Mo raged [Bastard! You have already decided! So why are you wasting my saliva?] and rebelled angrily.

"Oh!? You are brave! Then your training starts now," I started the Jet Ski. "You follow me by swimming!" I grinned maliciously.

[Huh? Are you kidding? I'm a Devil Fruit user!] Mo stared in disbelief.

I threw a circular rescue tube made of a combination of Ball Cloud and rope made of Iron Cloud. Mo caught the tube in confusion, looking at this weird thing curiously, and wore it as I instructed.

"Curiosity Kills a Ca-Monkey!" I muttered. "Hold Tight!" I waved and manipulated a Dial to disintegrate the bunker.

[WhattTAAA!]/"KREEECHH!" Mo screeched as he fell when the bunker disintegrated.

"Don't get eaten by SeaKing," I added, looking at Mo floating weakly. I sighed, "Who asked me to be kind-hearted?!" dragging him nearby. In the desperate eyes of Mo, I wore him his goggles and then a breathing mask made of Breath Dials.

Ignoring the screeching behind, I twisted the throttle and accelerated.

Lucky for Mo, after 10 minutes, my watch beeped in alarm, surprising me. "It can also do this?" I wondered, operating it.

"Located the lost Ear Bud nearby!?" I read the notification in confusion. Then recalling the history I read. "Isn't that on the ship where 'I' left my awesome weapon? Then is that ship nearby?" I became ecstatic that I even dragged bloated Mo onboard, and accelerated towards the position pointed by the watch.

Soon, I spotted a dilapidated ship. "How the hell does it float without sinking? It even came out of the Florian Triangle," and wondered.

Mo, who just recovered [Hmph! It's just a broken ship] snorted angrily, ignoring me.

I rode it nearby, "Climb!" and ordered Mo. Mo looked at the dilapidated, gloomy, and silent ship. [No way] he shivered.

"Who asked you?" I snapped and kicked Mo at the ship, who caught the broken net draped on the side of the ship.

I followed after retrieving my 'Portable Vehicle', seeing me following Mo relaxed and climbed.

"Coward!" I sneered.

[Then you climb first] Mo lost his patience.

"Coward! As if I will be scared! It's not like a ghost will jump out..." I sneered, as I came face-to-face with a faceless- bulging-eyed head peeking over the rail.

"AAHHHHHHH/GYAAAAAAA/KREEEEEEAAAA!" all three of us screamed as I fell into the sea, "Why is this happening AGAIN?" screaming... again...? Why did I say again?]... thus my re-entering into Grand Line began.

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"Land Ahoy!" a scream brought me out of my deep reading.

"Ha! This novel is interesting!" John praised. "But... Is MC is a weirdo? He acts differently each time... does he have a split personality?" and added. "And he also has memory loss! It must be annoying to read the novel from the start," he muttered, reaching for the door.

[Bring me!] Bag-E instructed.

"And Why the hell would I do that?" John demanded.

[You can't survive without me. Wear the Ear Bud of Re-call, I will guide you] Bag-E instructed.

John curiously wore them as instructed by Bag-E. [Connection found... Syncing with Re-call... accessed to Output device... Now you can hear me through Ear Bud] and hear Bag-E's voice in my ear.

"Wow! This thing is cool!" John exclaimed.

[Idiotic... Troubling... Memory Loss!] Bag-E complained.

John wore Bag-E, securing it, and opened the door to see pirates scurrying around in preparation for landing.

Soon, the ship docked in a hidden place on the shore. Jango disembarked from the ship to meet the captain. Before John could plan his next course of action, Jango disappeared.

"Hey! Wait, Bro! I'm also coming," John yelled after him, ready to chase.

[Stop! Ask the pirates the name of the Island and what their Captain looks like] Bag-E opinioned.

Turning to see the pirates' sneaky looks, "Yo! What is this place? What does our captain look like? How to identify him?" John asked them.

They looked at each other. 'let's give him our captain's bounty,' one muttered. 'Hmm! if the captain finds his bounty with him, he will definitely kill him,' the other nodded.

"Wait, a minute!" a pirate greeted and rushed into the cabin.

"This island is called Gecko Island! This is near Syrup Village!" one pirated replied, just as the previous pirate returned carrying a paper.

"Here! This is how our captain looks," the pirate handed me the wanted poster.

John opened it, "This is our captain?" and scrutinized. The pirate nodded. He stuffed it casually and jumped out of the ship, as he walked he felt strange, "Why do these places look familiar?" and muttered spotting the markings along as if made by rock climbing, shooting, running, etc. "Did I arrive here in the past?" he wondered.

Soon, John reached a regular path and walked out of the rough path. The path seemed to lead into the town, as he continued on it. Soon, he spotted something on the ground some distance away. He neared it to find three kids sleeping on the ground.

John scratched his head in confusion. "Why are they sleeping here? Is it comfortable?" and muttered, and laid down next to them.

"I don't feel any difference," John muttered in confusion.

[Unbelievable... They are clearly hypnotized] Bag-E reminded.

"Gaa! You are still here! I forgot about you," John patted his chest in fear. "Hypnotized!? Who hypnotized the Kids?" he exclaimed indigently/in disbelief.

John's exclamation woke the kids, who looked around in confusion and then pointed at him... "Kidnapper!" and exclaimed.

John looked dumbfounded. "What!? Do I look like a kidnapper? I'm also lying with you," he pointed, bewildered.

"You are wearing a mask," they chorused.

"Um... this..." John touched the mask proudly. "Hmph! Everyone on my crew wears cat ears on their head... But it looks awful, so following the cat theme and got this mask," he explained proudly, showing off his black cat mask.

The trio looked deadpan. "Oh!" One kid nodded. 'That's obviously a Kitsune mask,', 'I think he is suspicious,', 'He is not right in the mind, Poor Guy!' they looked at John and began to chatter among themselves.

Speechless, "Who hypnotized you?" John demanded righteously.

"Oh! it's a weirdo!" One kid said.

"And he is walking backward," another kid continued.

'Huh? Aren't they describing... Jango Bro?!' John wondered angrily. 'Why did he attack the children?' he raged.

"And he performed hypnotism! it's awesome," the last kid's reply calmed John. 'Phew! He was just showing tricks to the children,' he sighed in relief.

"Good! Where did he go?" John asked.

"Don't know!" they shrugged.

[Show them the wanted poster] Bag-E expressed/opinion.

"Right!" John picked up the rolled-up poster. "Have you seen this guy?" he asked, showing it.

The trio gathered around the poster and exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't this Klahadore?!" they exclaimed.

Hearing their response, John became happy, "You know him? Where is he?" and urged.

"He is working as a Butler for a rich guy," a kid revealed.

"Yeah! That too for the second richest person on the Island," another kid added.

John was surprised. 'Is this what pirates do? They work for money?' he wondered. He looked at the poster, 'So, this poster is a Resume? It determines the price (Bounty) and other details of the pirates so they get hired?' he speculated.

"But... What is this... Dead or Alive sentence?" John muttered.

"Hmm! If the person in the poster is caught, then they will reward them with the amount mentioned here," One kid explained patiently in a caring tone.

"You don't even know this?" another kid disdained.

"What? Then this is not a resume? I thought it was used to get jobs?" John exclaimed.

"Are you an Idiot? The Wanted posters are planned by the Navy to assign bounties to the notorious guys..." a kid rolled his eyes.

"But... Why is Usopp's Butler have a bounty?" he added, looking at the poster worriedly.

"So, he is a bad guy?!" another kid added.

"No way! How can a pirate captain be a bad guy?" John retorted hurriedly.

The trio looked at John dumbfounded, "He really is sick in the head," one kid muttered, as the others nodded.

"Oi! I can hear you," John roared. "And What did I say wrong?" and demanded.

The trio looked at each other. "What do you think pirates do?" a kid asked.

"Do Odd Jobs?" John replied tentatively.

[...] Bag-E and the trio were in disbelief.

"Are you confusing pirates with another group?" one kid sneered.

"Pirates are notorious who sail the sea to loot, kill, burn, etc. That's why they get bounties," another kid explained.

John was shocked, "Then... this..." he pointed at the poster tremblingly.

"Yeah! He is a notorious Black cat pirate," a kid read the poster, which explains the things done by 'his captain'.

Hearing the things done by Captain Kuro. "What! He is such a bad guy?!" John looked surprised. "Then... the boss he works with... Usopp! Must be a terrible guy, Right?" and asked angrily.

"No way!" the trio declined chorusely.

"Didn't I say he is the second richest guy on this island?" one kid pointed. "Brother Usopp became rich from the scratch," and explained admiringly.

John became interested. "What did he do?" and asked curiously.

"He grows weird plants and sells them," one kid replied.

John frowned, "Weird Plants?" in confusion.

"What plants can make him rich?" John muttered.

[Searching... According to the data library of the Re-Call... It's selling Drug plants...] Bag-E reported its finding.
John had a look of realization. "Captain must be in an undercover... this wanted poster is forged," he muttered. 'He must have infiltrated the Drug Gang to collect evidence...' and inferred. "Where is Usopp?" he urged.

The trio looked at him as if seeing a mental retard. "Follow us!" they waved and led him in a particular direction. 'Carrot! he's mental', 'I know pepper!', 'Onion! is it okay to lead him to Brother Usopp?', 'Fine! Besides, we want to warn him that his Butler was a pirate,' the kids muttered.

John followed them ignoring their murmuring, "So... What is that Drug *ahem* Usopp doing now?" he asked casually.

The trio stopped their conversation. "Oh! today is the trade day. The people from Baratie have arrived to buy the plants," Onion replied.

"Earlier! Nami is also back, but she brought two people. They must have met Usopp," Carrot replied, recalling.

"The two weirdos are not a match for Usopp... Why did Nami bring them?" Pepper complained.

"Yeah! That Strawhat kid is an Idiot," Carrot added. "And that guy with green hair is a road idiot," and mocked.

"Hey! I heard he is Roronoa Zoro. Rumors say he is Bloodthirsty and will hunt people," Onion hissed in panic.

"Yeah! He kills whoever sets their sight on the goods of The Company," Pepper frowned.

Listening to this, John has a general idea about 'Drug Lord' Usopp. 'This guy grows 'drugs' and sells them to the Supplier 'Baratie' and he is also backed up by some company... he also has an agent/assistant Nami...same name as the girl from the novel?... these three kids are the eyeliner to get news of anything suspicious... it's perfect! Today all the characters are in the same place... the captain will surely take action today,' John deduced and urged the trio to hurry up.

"I need to participate in the fight and get approval from the captain," he muttered determinedly.

"What is this company you guys talking about?" John asked curiously. 'Let's try to gather as much info as possible from these kids,' he grinned.

Carrot rolled his eyes, "Didn't you previously mix up pirates with another group... this is that group, they do Odd Jobs," and replied. 'Oh, my God! This group is so bold to impersonate pirates' jobs! How dare they! That's why the captain infiltrated them,' I speculated.

"Oh! They seem to be a great group... Do you know their location?" I asked, acting nonchalant.

"Did you live in rocks? Their origin was in the Goa Kingdom," Pepper snorted. 'Goa Kingdom?... again as mentioned in the Novel?' John wondered.

John was shocked, "Kingdom? How did they tolerate these scu-*ahem* social workers?" and exclaimed.

"We don't know! There was once a conflict between the kingdom and this group... but because there was a revolution in the kingdom... the conflict ceased," Carrot replied, recalling.

"But... I heard rumors that the revolution was done by that group and has replaced the king... They are currently ruling that kingdom," Onion whispered.

John broke into a cold sweat. 'This group is much more sinister than I thought... they even overthrew a kingdom? Captain is really brave to infiltrate this group,' and panicked/admired.

To hide his nervousness, "Why do you guys know so much?" John asked randomly.

"Oh! it's all Goblin's fault!" They roared indigently. "He will only allow us to join Team Ro-*Mumpf*" Onion began before he was gagged by the other two.

John was shock-stricken. 'There is another mysterious group!' as his adventurous blood boiled and his heartbeat accelerated. 'Want! Want! Want! I want to know about the secrets... there are so many hidden groups! I will find them!' and became excited.

After berating Onion, they yelled, "We have arrived!" and rushed forward... to hide their guiltyness.

They brought John to the edge of the forest area. "It's just a forest," I muttered, then turned to see the trio stretching their bodies. "What are you guys doing?" he asked vigilantly.

They warmed up their body silently. "We need to go further!" Pepper replied.

"Follow us!" Onion continued.

"If you can!" Carrot sneered, and deftly climbed a tree, jumping from branch to branch. The other two also rushed through the forest, jumping, vaulting, skidding, rolling, etc. to avoid the obstacles.

"What the... It's COOL! I WANT!" John yelled and jumped after them hesitantly, but due to his muscle memory, he was more efficient and faster than the trio and soon caught up to them.

"Wow! How can you know this secret technique?" Onion exclaimed as he vaulted over a root.

"Only Usopp and Nami are experts in this," Pepper added as he swung using the vine.

"This secret technique is called Pakour, Usopp's master, left behind it" Carrot muttered as he rolled under a broken branch.

"Really! That master must be awesome! To find this exciting technique!" John yelled excitedly.

"Hmm! His master's name is Bronze S Tatue. A member of Roger Pirates... Usopp said so," Onion revealed.

[...] Bag-E was speechless.

John was taken aback. 'Drug Lord has Pirate had a mentor?! But chose the path of scum! I will educate him!' and became determined.

Soon we reached a clearing... which seems to be manually cleared/razed. Many plots are organized separately and marked with the name starting with 'POP'. 'So these are Poppy Plants?' John speculated.

"They are not here," Pepper pointed, looking around.

"Yeah! Let's get out before we POP 'them'," Carrot backed nervously.

"I don't want to be stuck inside its stomach again," Onion gulped.

"I do not want to be bounced from one place to another for an hour." Pepper shivered.

"Damn it! Why didn't he mark the place? What if they 'POP' out?" Carrot complained, irritated.

"What are you guys talking about?" John looked at them in confusion.

"Nothing! it's just this place *Mumpf*" Onion began before getting gagged again.

"Let's go to the next place," Pepper turned back.

"Before we trigger them!" Carrot finished, after tying...!? Onion's mouth.

John looked at this speechlessly, 'Did they burn mines around the farm? How ruthless!' and paled.

After Parkouring for a while, "Look! the weirdo from earlier!" Pepper pointed.

John eagerly looked to see if it was a Straw hat idiot or a Green-haired monster, but my expression darkened after identifying the weirdo. Then glared at the three imps, 'How dare you guys mock Big Bro Jango?' and rushed towards him.

John neared Jango who was sneakily/cautiously moving around, "Brother Jango!" and yelled, startling him as he stumbled in panic.

"What! Who!" Jango held his chakras, defending. After spotting John, he became even more nervous. "It's you! What are you doing here? Didn't I order you to stay on the ship?" and yelled in panic.

John scratched his head. "I just want to help!" and replied timidly.

Looking at the 'meek' John, "Are you for real? You just got an injury on the head, you just need to rest," Jango became brave and replied sternly/concerned.

John looked at him teary-eyed, "You are such a good person," and labeled Jango. Embarrassed Jango, "Let's go!" waved and hurriedly led the way.

John turned around to see the trio missing. "Um... bro... Where are we going?" and asked tentatively.

"Obviously! Back to the ship!" Jango replied impatiently.

"but... I collected important info about this village from..." John began before getting interrupted, "No need! We have an important mission from Captain... We need to successfully solve it," Jango determined.

John got attracted quickly and forgot about his 'info', "What mission?" and asked excitedly. 'As I expected, the Captain is making his move,' he cheered.

Jango smirked at John's reaction, "Let's return to the ship first!" and waved.

[Your behavior is... discomfiting] Bag-E disdained John's boot-licking behavior.

Bristled, "Shut up! You... you... stupid voice," John yelled.

"What...? What?" Jango shivered in shock.

"Oh! Nothing, Bro!" John scratched his head sheepishly.

Soon, we returned to our ship, "Listen up! Guys!" Jango yelled, gathering all the crew.

"I have met with Captain," Jango began. "And he gave us an important job to complete by Dawn. Well, it's our usual job..." he continued.

'Finally! It's time to kill', 'My hand is itching for money', 'WAAAHH! BURN! BURN!', the crew cheered. 'Everyone is enthusiastic to kill the 'Drug Lord', seize the money, and burn drugs!' John awed. 'I must work hard to keep up with the seniors!' he determined.

As Jango and crew were discussing the next course of action..., John's sensitive ears picked up a sound of fighting in the forest. He quickly reached the ship's railing and looked towards the forest vigilantly as he noticed the fighting sound approaching them.

Soon, a figure rushed out of the forest staggering, as if running for his life. John became vigilant, "Bro! Jango bro! Look!" and warned others.

Others stopped their discussion and gathered around John and looked at the ragged figure. "Why does he look familiar?" one pirate murmured. "Yeah...! Wait! He looks like... Captain...?" another pirate.

"Not Like! He Is our Captain," Jango trembled.

"WHAT!?" the crew chorused in shock.

"Why is he here? Didn't he just assign a mission to us? And he seems to be... fleeing?" a pirate asked, panicked/confused.

With John's enhanced vision, he can see small pits appear in the place after the 'captain' disappears and reappears somewhere... It seems the captain is dodging the attack of someone using his speed advantage.

Following the attack's trajectory, John spotted a figure perching on the tree, shooting a slingshot...? Slingshot? he also traversed among the trees to get a proper aim at the target, and fires rapidly. The figure also has a prominent long nose. He leisurely jumped from the ten-meter tree... hit the ground... rolled... drew the slingshot... fired... changed the position... and continued.

"Damn! He is awesome!" John exclaimed.

"Huh? he is beaten up! How is he awesome?!" Jango roared at his comment.

Wincing at the voice, "I'm talking about the attacker," John muttered aggrieved.

"Attacker!? Where?" Jango exclaimed.

"Among the trees!" John waved randomly.

"Then Why are you standing here? Go and catch him," Jango pointed.

John blinked in confusion. "Since seniors are there. Why should I take action? Besides didn't you ask me to rest?" and retorted.

Jango's face darkened. "Are you teaching me? Do. As. I. Say!" he gritted.

"Whatever!" John grumbled, looking around to find a breakthrough to save the 'captain'. Suddenly the sky darkened, John looked up to see someone flying... "The hell!" he exclaimed in awe at seeing a figure flying... gliding below the clouds... no, creating the clouds...? The figure gliding is an orange-haired girl who is creating the clouds with unknown means.

"How? This is exciting! No calm down, Damn it! They are drug dealers. Don't be in awe," John chided himself.

But soon got attracted by the lighting gathering in the clouds, and then he realized... and looked towards the scampering 'Captain' and removed two metallic staffs strapped on his back, and jumped off the ship.

While running towards the 'Captain' John subconsciously pressed the mechanism of the staff as they whirred mechanically, as they revealed a groove at the bottom of the handle of both staffs. Connecting both the grooves of the staff *click* they connected forming a lengthy staff, "This... this is awesome!" John exclaimed in awe, as he twirled the staff. He became serious looking at the lightning gathering on the cloud. Just when he reached Kuro, he jumped *ZZAAAAPP* as the lightning struck above Kuro but the staff held by John attracted it.

"RRAAARRRGGHH!" John roared as he felt the lightning coursing through the staff. He twisted a part he held, and the metal retracted in the tip of the staff revealing a blade, which he plunged into the ground, dispersing the lightning.

"Damn! It hurts more than I thought!" John cursed, twisting his numb body.

With practiced ease, he snapped the staff from the groove and used it to block the attack from the sniper aiming at Kuro, who was staring blankly dumbfounded.

"Why are you spacing out?" John asked cooly. 'Yeeaahh! Captain has taken notice of me!' he cheered internally.

"Oh!" Kuro came back to his senses and scampered towards the ship.

John turned toward the sniper and noticed the glider girl lowering towards the sniper. The girl landed as the glider-*er* mechanical wing on her back retracted into the bag. "I want to have a cool bag!" John pouted in jealousy.

[I'm offended!] Bag-E complained.

"It seems your butler is really a pirate," the girl scoffed.

"I know that! The pirate ship in front of me is a dead giveaway!" the sniper snapped indigently. "And there is a dangerous guy," replied solemnly as he eyed the masked John.

"Yeah! He got hit by the lightning and walked away unscathed." the girl nodded.

John picked up the staff stabbed in the ground, as he secured the other half on his back. He waved the spear as the metal slid once again, covering the blade.

"The pirates are going to raid the village. What to do?" the girl asked.

"Well, I will stop them, right here," the sniper proclaimed dancing...?

"But your legs tell otherwise," the girl mocked.

"Shut up! Obviously, I'm scared! They are pirates! Real Pirates!" the sniper exaggerated.

Seeing their reaction, 'Is he really that awesome sniper?' John wondered.

"Whatever! Where are those idiots?" the girl grumbled, looking at John vigilantly.

"Aren't they brought by you?" Usopp complained. John slowly walked towards them. "Oops! he is coming go and defeat him," the girl replied nervously.

The sniper snapped his head towards the girl, "I'm a sniper!" and glared. "I'm a girl!" the girl yelled back.

"As if I care!" the sniper roared. "Stall him! I will cover you!" and pointed at John.

"Fine! If I got injured... get ready to be bankrupted," the girl snorted, twirling the staff.

"Furthermore! if these gadgets have any funny problem... then I will become your problem," the girl warned.

"Hey! Come on! That was just one time," the sniper protested, embarrassed. "Didn't 'Sky Soarer Wings' works perfectly now? Besides! Do you know how difficult it is to get my hands on a Dial?" he continued. "You better not break it! It cost a fortune!" and added.

Rolling her eyes, the girl, "Hmph! Let's bring up the HEAT!" she expressed, ignoring the sniper.

"Roger!" the sniper replied "Fire Star!" and fired a flaming projectile at John, who swatted it away.

"Huh? No way!" the sniper muttered in disbelief.

"Who cares! Just increase the temperature," the girl shrugged as she spun one part of the staff. "Not enough!" she yelled, crouching, preparing for her move. "Okay! let me try this... new recipe that you got from Buggy Pirates," the sniper muttered.

"Muggy Star!" he fired, feeling the crisis. John hurriedly punted the projectile away *BOOOM!* as it exploded, creating a crater.

"Do You want to kill me!" John/girl roared in dread.

"Oops!" the sniper looked surprised.

"You! Bastard!" John glared angrily. Using John's inattentiveness, the girl waved his staff and disappeared creating a mirage.

"What! I'm just trying out someone's recipe. Now try mine," the sniper raged, as if John had humiliated him.

"Do you know physics and chemistry? let me show you the power of science!" the sniper declared.

"Hydro Impact" he launched a projectile which John dodged as the sniper blabbered '...highly compressed water gel..' explained about his invention, *Baplash* '... produce water blast..' the sniper finished.

"Pyro-flare!" he yelled as John dodged his attacks *bang* creating intense colorful flames, which affected John's enhanced vision. "Sonic star!" the sniper attacked before John could recover. This caused intense sound waves disorienting John.

"Heh! I figured you must have powerful senses, but now it's working against you. Take it! Flash Bang!" the sniper sneered.

*BANG!* as intense light and sound disoriented John, despite this, he jumped back, distancing himself from the sniper or rolling around, not giving a clear shot.

"Foam star!" he attacked before John could respond, but he dodged instinctively *PSSSHH* a foam quickly expanded and solidified.

Seeing John's dodge, "Damn it! Take this! Flash freeze! Shuriken star! Gunpowder star! Lead Star! Acid star Egg star!" the sniper launched a flurry of various attacks not allowing John to recover.

"Son of a -*Gah* What the hell are these?!" John cursed, dodging these weird projectiles.

"Grrrr! It's time to add Botony!" the sniper grinned. "Even though my sensei said not to use Pop greens as they are not efficient in improving my sniping... I can use science to integrate their properties into my ammo. Be ready!" the sniper warned.

Recovering from the previous attacks, John became vigilant, ready to respond to the sniper's attack. "Spore st-*Bang*" the sniper began before getting hit by the girl.

"What do you think you're doing? HUH?!" the girl roasted angrily. "Are you covering me? You're showing off your attacks! How can I sneak him like this?" the girl pointed at the area devastated by Usopp's attacks.

"Sowwy!" the long-nosed sniper apologized.

"How can I test my gadgets?" the girl complained.

"Do I look like a dummy to test your attacks?" a gloomy voice asked behind the girl, freezing her in terror.

She mechanically turned her head to see John standing behind her, tapping the 'Baton' -half of the staff- on his hands. "I also need to test my attacks," he sneered.

*Swish* John attacks, in spite of fear, the girl dodges the attack by bending back acrobatically. Supporting with her hand, she flips back while kicking John in the process, hitting his chin.

"Ugh!" John snorted, rubbing his chin and securing the black mask properly. The girl opposite him was ready for his attack, so he did just that.

The girl dodged his attack acrobatically using a combination of flips, spins, rolls, and somersaults... making her movements unpredictable. She also used her surrounding environment created by the sniper's attack... she vaulted, jumped, she used her precise strike and dynamic aerial combat to strike back.

Their fight as the girl's acrobatic dodge, John's instinct dodge, and his unpredictable attacks make it enchanting.

"*huff* *huff* Damn!" the girl panted as she glared at John, who has not broken into a sweat.

"Heh! You are pretty good..." John praised, "...at running!" he sneered, as the girl got ticked off.

"Grrr! You moron! Usopp! I asked you to cover me! What are you doing?! HUH?!" the girl roared. "Uh-oh!" Usopp, mesmerized from the fight, regained his bearing "Nami... that..." and stuttered.

Before either of them could react, "USOPP!? You are 'that' Usopp?" John reacted, then raged. "Drug dealer! just die!" he roared electro-clad, rushing at Usopp to kill him.

"GAAYAAA! Smoke star! Foam Star! Bloom star!" Usopp screamed as he threw them as a defense. Feeling John's killing intent, "AHHH! Usopp Run!" Nami screamed in terror, as John plunged into the smoke, then it became silent.

Dreaded by the silence, Nami waved her staff as a gust of wind shot, blowing away the smoke, revealing John entangled by the grasses that suddenly grew, and his arm was struck in the foam with his staff's blade only inches away from Usopp's terrorized face.

"Gah! Damn it! You... Bastard! Die!" John roared, struggling to kill Usopp.

"Usopp! Run!" Nami's scream woke Usopp, who scampered back hurriedly in terror. "I Nearly Died!?" he stuttered before falling unconscious.

"Huh?" John looked confused.

"USOPP!" Nami screamed in disbelief and rushed towards him.

"Ugh! What the hell is this?" John roared as his hand suddenly lit in flame, slowly melting the foam. Seeing his flaming arms, "Huh!? Fire? AH! Fire! Fire! Help! Someone... Huh!? I don't feel anything?" John panicked/confused. "It's COOL!" John yelled. Witnessing this, "YOU!" Nami looked at John in disbelief/recognition.

Seeing Nami dragging Usopp away, John recovered from his surprise and increased his effort to get rid of his entanglements. Nami waved her staff once again, disappearing from his view, creating a mirage. Getting rid of the entanglement, John rushed forward and kicked once again, generating a gust of wind. "Damn! Where are they?" he cursed and soon found Usopp sitting leaning against a tree- unconscious.

Consumed by the anger, John stomped towards Usopp. "Now you can't escape from me!" he sneered, readying to attack. Nami silently emerged out of stealth and backstabbed John with a lightning staff. "YEEAAARRGGHHHAA!" John screamed as lightning coursed through his body.

"Cyclone Kick!" Nami's spinning kick combined with the Breath Dial in her shoes generated a whirlwind knocking John back. Then she picked up Usopp and dragged him away. John stood up gloomily, waving his body to recover from electricity. "Damn! She copied my move?" he grumbled and chased Nami.

Soon, He caught up with Nami, "Hahaha! Let's see where you can run?!" and laughed maliciously.

[The ship is leaving!] Bag-E sounded.

"What!? I haven't boarded yet!" John muttered. 'Captain abandon his plan?' he deduced.

"Well..." he looked hesitantly at the unconscious target in front of him.

"First! Let's finish him off!" he determined and rushed towards Nami, who was guarding Usopp.

Just when he neared the terrorized Nami, his instinct screamed danger and waved the staff *clang* blocking a Katana aimed at me. Pushing the assailant, he punched *bang* blocking a kick aimed at him.

Kicking his feet, he jumped retreating back, and looked at the assailants clearly. It's a Green-haired Katana-wielding man and a suited-blond man.

"Nami-san Are you alright?" the blond checked on Nami. "What did you do? How dare you lay hands on ladies?" then raged.

"You learned swords? Come on!" the green-haired man grinned, tying his Bandana and picking his three Katana...? One using mouth.

"Hey! Move aside! I'm gonna kick his ass!" Blond replied. "For hurting a LADY!" and raged.

"Heh! Get lost, pervert! he is my prey!" the green-hair snorted.

"What did you say? Marimo?" the blond raged. "You are the one who always gets lost," the Blond yelled.

"Do you want to get sliced?" the green-hair glared.

"Bring it on! I will kick out your idiocy!" the blond shot back.

"How can you talk with a sword in your mouth?" John asked curiously. "Are you a Ventriloquist? You must be an expert in your job!" and added.

"Pfft...! Hahaha! Yeah! he is one," the blond laughed hard.

"I'M A SWORDSMAN! DAMN IT!" the green-haired roared.

Recovering from her shock, "Will you two cut it out!" Nami raged.

"You are beautiful even when you are angry, Nami-swan!" the blond danced.

"What a weirdo?!" John muttered.

"Yeah! Right!" green-hair acknowledged.

"*BANG* Have you calmed down? Sanji-kun... and Zoro, don't start a conversation with an enemy!" Nami beat the blond Sanji and chided the green-haired- Zoro.

[You need to leave now!] Bag-E reminded John of 'his' departing ship.

"You guys can continue your... charade," John began. "I will come back later. See ya!" he waved.

"NO! Catch him! He plans to kill Usopp!" Nami revealed, shocking the new duo.

"The rich guy?/That coward?" green-hair/Blond asked in shock.

"Drug Dealer!" John corrected, earning confused glances.

"Where is he?" Zoro asked as Nami pointed at 'fallen' Usopp.

Looking at Usopp's swollen face, "What have you done to him?" Snaji raged.

"Damn! You did quite a number on him," Zoro blinked surprised.

"She did it!" John pointed at Nami, "I haven't touched him yet!" and grumbled speechlessly.

The duo looked at the sheepish Nami, "Nami-swan, Your punches are lovely!" Sanji swooned, as Zoro sweated as he muttered "Witch!" under his breath.

seeing them beginning their idiocy once again, "Whatever!" John muttered and ran back towards the ship.

"Damn!" Zoro cursed and chased him.

"I will get him, Slowpoke!" Sanji sneered, overtaking Zoro.

"Oi! Usopp! Are you alright? Wake up! *Bang* Damn it!" Nami checked Usopp and hit him.

"Wha...! Ah! Pain! pain! pain! AH! Nami! Why did you hit me?" he demanded shark-teethed.

"Oh! Because your killer is running away and will come back later to finish you off!" Nami grinned mischievously.

"What? Yeah! Where is that fox-masked assassin?" Usopp looked around vigilantly before spotting the distant John running away. "I won't let him run away!" he determined, chasing after the trio.

"Huh?! Hey! Wait a minute Usopp! Moron!" Nami yelled, chasing after them.

Realizing that they can't catch John quickly, who is nearing the ship, "Hey! Pervy cook! Throw me!" Zoro demanded.

"Why should I? Algae head!" Sanji yelled back. "But... to get revenge for Nami... Come on!" and looked disgusted.

Sanji spun, gaining momentum, as Zoro jumped towards him, landing on Sanji's leg, who kicked launching Zoro at John.

Feeling a projectile flying at him, and a dangerous one, John turned around and fluidly took out his staff, twisted it into swords, and *CLANG* blocked the two Katanas of Zoro, *swish* bending back to dodge the third Katana as it swung inches away from his mask, *thunk* reflexly kicking Zoro, but also got sent back flying by the clash/momentum.

*Bang* Zoro crashed into a rock, as John stuck the swords in the ground to stop his drag. As John stood up, his Kitsune Mask split into two, revealing his regular half-masked face...? What? But it stopped Sanji, who was readying to attack John.

Usopp and now recovered Zoro was shocked, as Nami looked expected...? "It's YOU!" everyone roared in excited/panic/happy/confused.

John blinked, looking at their reaction. Realizing that they stopped their pursuit, "See ya!" he waved, activating Electro.

"WAIT!" they roared in panic, only to see a dust trail leading to the Pirate ship.

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Black Cats Pirate ship

John appeared on the deck excitedly, "I'm Cool! *huff* I can generate electricity?! *huff*" and cheered.

"But I failed to kill the drug lord! What do I do?" John scratched his head, puzzled.

Noticing that John was back on the ship, some pirates despaired after witnessing the fight, while some looked in awe.

"Bro! Where is the captain?" John asked the nearby pirate.

"He is severely injured. He's in the infirmary in a coma," the pirate replied sadly.

"Damn them!" John cursed indigently. "We must do something! Get revenge!" and responded, slowly nearby crewmates gathered around me.

"Yeah! Revenge!" one pirate yelled, followed by many, as they chorused 'REVENGE!' which can be heard on the Island.

"Calm down! Listen to me!' John calmed the pirates.

"While on the Island, I gathered various information about that group..." John began as the pirates listened carefully and panicked, learning about the background of this group.

"Don't worry! I'm here! I will take care of it!" John assured, calming the pirates.

John took a breath, "First... we will..." he began.

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Gecko Island

Hearing the pirates yelling, "REVENGE!' everyone's face darkened.

"Is he really him?" Usopp asked doubtfully.

Zoro stared, "He sure looks like him," and nodded.

"But he won't join these shitty pirates," Sanji pointed.

"I'm sure it's him. His arm engulfed in flame while he escaped from Usopp's trap," Nami assured, explaining what happened.

"Then back to..." Sanji began. "Oi! Guys! Look, an Atlas Beetle!" a straw hat moron interrupted.

Four pairs of eyes glared at the intruder murderously, "Uh...! guys... what happened... I didn't do anything," who stuttered nervously.

"Luffy! You Moron! John's back! Where were you?" Nami stomped towards Luffy and choked him.

"Oi! Nami! He will die," Usopp mediated as soon as Nami released her hold. He shook Luffy. "That bastard was trying to kill me! No! Sensei is testing me... but it felt real... why is he..." and began to speak incoherently.

"Snap out of it!" Sanji dope slapped Usopp.

"WHAT?! John's back!" Luffy screamed and looked around, searching. 'Oi! Did you hear what I said?' Usopp asked, hand-chopping Luffy's head, which was totally ignored.

"I don't see him. Are you guys lying?" Luffy pouted.

"He is there!" Zoro replied, pointing at the distant pirate ship. "Joined Black cat pirates!" and frowned.

Luffy stood there blankly and blinked in confusion. "Zoro! Are you telling me that John joined some other pirates?" and asked, wide-eyed.

Zoro stood silently, "Yes!" and nodded.

"No way! He promised to join me!" Luffy denied. "He won't break his promise! Don't lie!" and became adamant.

"You... idiot! Look. . .ship!" Zoro reached Luffy and turned Luffy's head towards the distant ship.

"No! I'm not seeing!" Luffy protested to see as they scuffled.

"Knock it off!" Nami punched them to the ground. "Whether you accept it or not! He already joined that pirate's crew," and stated.

Luffy sat there, his face shadowed by his hat. "Captain!" Zoro called.

Luffy stood up, "That's it! I'm going to destroy that pirate crew and get my First mate back!" he determined.

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"... destroy this riff-raff group..." John declared as the crew's eyes shone in excitement.

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"Zoro! Nami! let's go!" he waved.

"I'm not your crewmate! Idiot!" Nami snapped. "As a member of Team Rocket! I have many responsibilities!" and replied seriously.

"Serious Nami-swan is so cute!' Sanji cooed. "Will you Shut up!" Usopp dope slapped Sanji.

"But... Since John is one of the creators of our group, I will come with you," Nami accepted.

---

"... find out about the secret intelligence Team... and reveal them..." John continued.

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Luffy nodded happily as his eyes rolled in thought and he giggled, "I got an idea!" and revealed.

"What!?" Nami demanded.

"Not Telling!" Luffy stuck his tongue out.

"Wait, a Minute! I'm also coming with you," Usopp decided. "I want to find out why he tried to kill me... Is it a test? Or..." he gulped. "Anyway! I'm tagging!" he determined.

"Ok! Cool!" Luffy became happy.

Then everyone looked at Sanji, "It won't hurt to get a day off!" he responded as Luffy and Usopp cheered.

"Besides! Baratie is renowned because of him," Sanji replied.

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"...capture their Buyer, and confiscate their money..." John planned.

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"I will arrange for the goods to be sent back," Sanji replied. "Where is Odd Jobs branch on the Island?" he asked Usopp.

"And we don't have a proper ship!" Nami pointed out.

"I will arrange it," Usopp patted his chest.

"Oho! Asking your girlfriend," Nami elbowed Usopp teasingly, as he blushed.

"Isn't Odd Jobs also created by John?" Zoro wondered.

"Yeah! Started in the Goa Kingdom," Luffy nodded.

"I think he planned to rename it to Adventure Guild," Sanji added.

---

"... and finally, wage war against this giant so-called Company..." John continued, as pirated listened seriously.

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"If John is here? Where is Mo?" and wondered.

"Who's that?" everyone asked.

"It's a monkey! Did you see any?" he asked.

"I'm currently seeing one," Usopp grinned.

"Bleh! He is an awesome monkey! He also has a brother Might O Dumb." Luffy made a face at Usopp.

Zoro became excited, "Most people worship him in the Goa Kingdom. He liberated most of the poor by starting a revolution even though he was not there... I had a good fight during that time..." and recalled.

"I heard that the kingdom is now prosperous," Nami muttered.

"Yeah! It's thanks to the current King!' Zoro shrugged.

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"... defeat the current King and bring back the previous system..." John added as the pirates looked at him reverently.

---

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"Anyway, it will take some time for us to get everything ready. How can we find them? Where are they going?" Nami revealed her doubt. Everyone looked at each other speechlessly, unable to answer.

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"... So, we can't do this job alone. We need allies! Do you guys know a place where pirates gather... a headquarters or something?..." John asked his doubt.

"Yeah! A pirate Haven! Here in East Blue," a pirate whispered, as the other crew denied or not heard of it.

"It's a large operation, but it is still kept under wraps," he continued. "... Understood! Support from above!" He whispered.

Intrigued, "What's the name?" John asked eagerly.

"Ermm... Don't know!" the pirates scratched his head in embarrassment, as others booked.

"But I know its location," he revealed, silencing the booers. "It's in Tequila Wolf!" he announced.

Everyone looked at each other bewildered. "I understand your confusion. On the surface, it is just a construction place, but it's run by a pirate... A Pirate's Haven," he whispered, as the crew breathed heavily.

"Okay! Guys, you heard it! Next stop..." John asked, as the pirates, "Tequila Wolf!" roared.

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"Tequila Wolf!" the roar echoed to the island.

"...well, you heard it," Usopp pointed weakly.

"Damn! Did they get hit in the head?" Nami complained. "Why are they revealing their destination? Is it a trap?" Nami worried.

"Who cares? Let's go to Tequila Wolf!" Luffy urged impatiently.

Nearby Sanji, "... hit in the head..." was muttering. "That's it! I guessed what happened to John," he exclaimed.

Everyone looked at him in surprise. "What?! Spit it out!" Usopp urged.

"Well, you know he will forget things if he got hit in the head?" Sanji began as they looked at him like a fool. Knowing their thoughts, "Not his normal STML, he will be in a complete 'Blank' state... Not remembering anything," he revealed.

Others are enlightened, "Shihihihihi! That's it! I was wondering who he joined the other pirates," Luffy laughed. "It's all Gramps' fault! He hit him in the head and caused it..." and grumbled.

"What do you mean?" Nami demanded.

Luffy scratched his head, "Well, one day John became COOL! So grandpa hit him on the head to recover him... And when he woke up, he didn't remember anything," he revealed. "That's when he agreed to join my crew," he added.

"Yes! That's the 'Blank' state I'm talking about," Sanji pointed out.

"So, Your grandpa is the reason for his condition?" Nami squinted/speechless.

"Oi! Luffy!" Zoro called. "You asked a person who doesn't remember anything to join your crew?" he worded as Luffy nodded.

"Who will also forget everything frequently?" Zoro continued. "Uh-huh!" Luffy replied, grinning.

"Why... You!" Zoro got ticked off and stomped toward Luffy but was stopped by an exasperated Nami, "Boys! Calm down!" She chided.

"So, how to cure him?" Usopp asked his doubt.

"Don't know!" Sanji/Luffy chorused to other's dismay.

As they silently looked at each other, "Maybe, this may help," Zoro took out the Medallion, and in realization, others also took out theirs.

"I also want it!" Luffy pouted in jealousy.

Bringing the four medallions together, "Maybe! It can cure him," they nodded.

As they reached near the village, "OK! We will split here and complete their own things... and meet at the dock," Nami suggested.

"Then will go to Tequila Wolf and get that idiot back," she grinned.

"GET THAT IDIOT BACK!" they cheered and split up.

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Looking at the cheering pirates, "Ok! Set the course to Pirate Haven," John ordered.

"Don't we need to ask the captain?" a pirate wondered.

"Do you think the captain will not want revenge?" John asked back. "Don't worry! I will be responsible," he patted his chest. Relieved, the pirates dispersed and John walked towards the infirmary, but he stopped in his tracks, lowering his head.

If someone sees his eyes, they will find them changing into different colors- red, green, orange, yellow, blue, pink, purple, cyan, and black& white. Then it restored to his normal, colorful Iris.

"Damn! What happened? Where Am I?" He muttered, looking around and recalled everything- returning from Grand Line, Mirror ball island, Black cat pirates, Giant bird, hijacking pirates' ship, hit in the head, then... No more.

[Welcome back! John] Bag-E voice sounded in his ears, startling him.

"I don't know you can do this, Bag-E," John grinned, searching for someone among the pirates.

[Unknown circumstances led to unknown outcomes] Bag-E replied.

"Whatever. Now no one can hear your voice. Except I look like a weirdo taking to the air," John shrugged and walked to a pirate he found and dope-slapped him.

"Who dares...!" Pirates' curse died in his throat after seeing John.

Now he can remember, he never misses to get revenge. "Yo! Isn't this how you welcome newcomers? Or do you need a rod?" John asked, grinning menacingly, as the pirate paled in terror/realization.

"Come! Let's Go!" John eagerly put his hand over the terrorized pirate's shoulder, like a friend. "I have a LOT to experime *bah!* talk with you," he dragged that poor pirate into his room.

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In a so-called Pirate's haven, began a meeting for the overseers... Figures of various shapes and sizes could be seen seated around the table menacingly.

"So... Why are we here?" a figure asked, crunching on a meat bone.

"Who asked your opinion? Cowardly Fish!" another bulky figure sneered, slamming the alcohol cup.

"Bastard, Bear Cub! Do you want an extra hole in your body?" The previous figure raged.

"What? A coward who ran away after learning that your angry comrade is nearing you... is a coward," the man snorted.

"Speaks the one who was kicked out of the territory by a puny thief and clock mechanics," the previous figure gritted.

"Can you two lovebirds knock it out?" a feminine voice mocked.

"Says the one who was sent flying by an unknown rookie," they roared.

"Hmph! Whether he is a rookie or not... he is the Man I set my eyes on," she declared.

"Enough with the nonsense! Begin the meeting," an old but powerful voice interrupted.

"Hmph! Why should I listen to you?" another voice sneered. "Just because you ate a powerful Devil fruit doesn't erase your history of being pucked out by a Sea King! Mountain Monkey!" he mocked the previous figure, as many others present sneered.

Suddenly the place vibrated. "It seems I need to fulfill your death wish," the previous figure sneered.

"Come On! It's not like I'm scared," the figure lit a lighter as the flames danced on his fingers.

"Cheated by Nobles, beaten by a kid, robbed again by a kid," a figure interrupted, staring at the figure controlling the flames. "Everyone has a humiliating past. Instead of digging them out, can we finish this meeting? At least I can go and dig real treasures," another figure interrupted.

"Damn! I also want to go to the Grand Line," a figure clad in golden armor complained enviously.

"Ok! It's regarding the future direction of this place," a slender figure began. "Since the head of this place has gone back to Grand Line," he revealed.

"Shashashasha! What's there to think? Let's attack Conomi islands!" the cowardly fish revealed.

"No! Clockwork Island! Let's attack them," the Bear Cub protested.

"You two are thinking of getting revenge? Heh!" the flame controller sneered.

"I have a treasure map of Woonan! Let's find it," a figure suggested.

"Let's follow the head and enter Grand Line!" the golden armored figure suggested.

"I'm going to find my Man! Monkey..." the woman began. They began their meeting, unaware that a pirate crew bringing an unstable factor into their Haven... who was chased by some reckless idiots... which may trigger an event that may determine the survival of the Haven.

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