Chapter 25: Little Garden.

"So it bites?" Sanji wanted to know, walking towards a trio of fishermen made up of Luffy, Usopp, and Poseidon.

Finally falling to the deck, before putting down his fishing rod, Luffy said.

"I'm bored. We haven't caught anything for a while; the fish don't want to bite."

"Normal, idiot" Usopp roared. "You ate all the baits."

"What's wrong with it?" Sanji wondered.

"Luffy is disgusting," Luffy said. "He ate the worms and even said that he was good."

"Indeed! They had a slight flavor of roasted hazelnuts. Also, worms are very easy to eat."

"Silly." Sanji roared. "How are you supposed to catch something without bait?"

However, Poseidon coughed and the three pirates looked at him focused on the task.

"Even without bait, you can fish. The key is to be patient; it is a sport that requires finesse and calm." The God of the Sea talks calmly.

Wanting to find an answer, Luffy suddenly turned to Carue, who was watching them, staying behind him.

"That thing would do, wouldn't it?"

"WHAT?" Said the person concerned.

"Duck? Given its size, we could catch quite a catch." Sanji confessed. "Like a big shark."

"In the worst case, we can always eat it, in case of shortage," Ares noted, moving closer to them. "I can skewer him if you want."

"Hey you," Vivi yelled. "I forbid you from hurting Carue."

"I'm sorry princess, but our well-being comes before that of your stupid duck." The God of War retorted, barely looking at her.

"If you ever hurt Carue, I would never forgive you," Vivi replied, pretending to go to him.

However, considering that it was better to arrest her, Hestia turned to her nephew.

"Don't worry; he won't do anything to your friend. Isn't that Ares?"

Looking at the God of War, Hestia made him understand that she had no other choice. In no case should Ares do anything that would prevent them from receiving a reward once in Alabasta.

"Tsss!" Said Ares, convinced that the reward from him would be minuscule compared to the risks they would find along the way. "This brat has become more of a nuisance than anything else."

However, the God of War didn't even have time to reply as he saw Carue running, followed by Sanji and Luffy.

" Get back here! "

Training with weights, Zoro and Clarisse looked up as the trio began to run around them.

"Hey, go away."

"Don't bother us, we are..."

Suddenly, the duck pushed them away and Luffy pushed them back. Tossed into the air, Zoro's weights finally fell back into her crotch, causing Zoro's eyes to go wide and Clarisse's weights landed on her head, nearly killing her.

"I... I swear to kill you."

"I'm going to dissect them and put their heads as a trophy..."

"Keep calm, both of you," Nami yelled suddenly.

"Shut up, redhead!"

While Hera and Themis were on Olympus, drinking tea courtesy of Sanji.

"Wow, they're very lively," Themis said with a smile.

"Mmm, right. Although this tea is delicious, Sanji is a magnificent cook comparable to the best that served us in Greece. No wonder Hestia chose him as her champion." Hera said.

"Yes, the truth is that I expected you to start ranting as soon as Princess Nefertari set foot inside the Going Merry."

"Hmph, I'm not that shallow! As long as that girl behaves herself and doesn't attract Zeus, I won't have a problem with her." she defended herself.

"Don't worry about her, I doubt Zeus would try to seduce anyone here."

"Obviously, you've lived here too long."

Themis laughed wistfully.

"Yes, it's true..."

"By the way, I wanted to ask you; what is your relationship with that Junior?"

Themis's smile faded a bit, but she was still smiling sweetly.

"Well, it's a bit complicated; I'll just tell you that he is someone very close to me."

Hera began to get an idea of who Junior was, but she didn't insist anymore. Honestly, she felt good with Themis; she helped her with her husband's times of extramarital affairs and considered her a good friend of hers.

While on the Going Merry...

"Hmm?" Said Dionysus, while he slept. "Why are you screaming?"

"We must be vigilant. Remember that we are the target of a dangerous organization. We always have to be on our guard, understand?" Athena remembered.

"Yeah, don't worry Thena." Said Simply Luffy, as he grabbed Carue. "Anyway, even if we are attacked, we are capable of defending ourselves."

"Asshole!" Thalia said. "It's not that easy, we don't know anything about this world; Lady Athena did a lot to find out and tell us everything possible!

"Is this guy really your captain?" Rachel asked.

"Seeing his character, he doesn't give me the impression that he has a reward of 30 million Belis," Vivi said.

"I admit that Luffy seems like a guy." Nami confessed.

"Luffy may be a jerk, however, he's so much better than all the pirate captains we've met so far," Annabeth noted as she walked towards her.

"Pirate captains?"

"Yeah." Nami approved. "The fish man, Arlong! Don Krieg! And the infamous cruel Captain Kuro! Here are the great pirates Luffy has defeated."

"Wow, I heard about them in Loguetown. It almost seems like Luffy is like the heroes of old."

"Yeah, although I don't think he'd like him to be compared to a hero!" laughed the Architect of Olympus.

"Uh…I think you forgot one." Thalia noticed.

"Certainly". Zoro approved. "A powerful Marine! Former Colonel Morgan! Well, he wasn't that strong, but he still had great power."

"Um...I think she was talking about Buggy," Annabeth replied.

"Oh him?" the duo wondered, as if the pirate were insignificant.

"Uh...did you talk about the man with the axe?" Luffy suddenly asked. "He reminds me of Coby."

"Coby?" Nami repeated.

"He's a guy we met before we recruited Zoro." Thalia taught him. "He was a kid who wanted to be a soldier in the Navy."

"He was mostly a coward," Clarisse said, coming together. "However, I'm curious as to how he should live! If so, he's not even in the Navy anymore! As weak as he is, he must have given up."

"Of course not!" Luffy replied. "It was his dream! And a dream, we never gave it up."

Looking up at the sky, he said he.

"I am sure that he will become a great soldier."

Percy was looking at the conversation and couldn't help but smile a little. He was also curious about Coby, he reminded him a bit of Tyson.

"Guys!" Sanji exclaimed, opening the kitchen door. "I made pear pies! Who wants some?"

He barely had time to turn around when several people were already pushing each other, to enter the kitchen first.

The first to settle in was, of course, Luffy, who had pushed everyone into their seats first, while the last was Zoro, who had taken his time arriving. Mocking the order of arrival, however, Sanji grabbed several beautifully decorated plates and served the women first.

"Annabeth-swan! Clairsse-chan! Thalia-sama! Vivi-san! Nami-swan! Here are your lovingly prepared tartlets accompanied by gold-leaf tea. Feel free to call me if you need anything ."

"Thank you, Sanji!"

Then picking up a new plate, with a smaller piece of cake and a glass of fruit juice, Sanji set it all down in front of Tyson, before saying.

"Good appetite to you too, big guy."

"Thank you, Mr. Sanji."

Then finally grabbing a tray of various dishes, Sanji set it down on the table, before yelling.

"These are your actions, boys! Eat quietly."

"It seems to me that the service is quite irregular depending on the gender of the client." Groover noticed, even though he already had a pie in hand.

"And this tea is hardly drinkable," Zoro noted, taking a sip. "Where's the alcohol?"

"Shut up! Only women can complain."

"How can they complain?" Groover was astonished, pointing to Nami's plate, who was reading a newspaper. "Look, her cakes are bigger and more appetizing than ours."

"Average! I used the best ingredients for your cakes. Premium women's food! Lower quality ingredients are for you."

" Idiot. "

"Take it easy," Nami ordered. "Groover-kun, if you want, I'll exchange my share for yours."

"It's true?" asked the satyr, hastening to extend his hand.

"It's 5000 berries."

"You are ruthless and cruel!"

"Sanji-san's food is amazing," Vivi said.

"I admit that I never had the opportunity to meet such a good cook every day," Clarisse adds. "Damn, this is amazing!"

"I hate to say it, but she's right. Sanji is nothing short of Lady Hestia." Percy said.

"It's normal for Sanji to be the best! He's my cook," Luffy said.

"For once, you've had a good idea," Rachel said. "Sanji, iced tea, please."

" Right now! "

"Any news in the paper, Nami?" Percy asked her.

"Not much." Nami showed him, turning a page.

"Wait... where Hestia-sama and the other goddesses are?! They haven't tried my delicacies!"

"Oh, thank goodness, you could have poisoned them and we'd be in trouble," I speak Zoro.

"YOU WANT TO FIGHT, MARIMO?!"

"Try it, Ero-Cook!"

The two pirates looked at each other like mad dogs.

"My goodness... They're almost as bad as when you, Thalia, and Nico got into a fight, Pers." Groover told his best friend.

"No, friend, WE are worse."

Shortly after...

"Yes! I had one."

Looking at the hook of her fishing rod, Poseidon was delighted to see a fish dangling from it.

"Small, but a big win!"

"At least Sanji can cook something tonight," Usopp said, yawning. "However, it is not with just one fish that we can feed everyone."

Looking up at the sky, Luffy affirmed.

"I wish it would snow again."

"I don't!" Usopp replied. "What beautiful weather today. If the air temperature drops suddenly, it will create a storm again."

"He's right," Anfetite said, while she looked at the sea. "This ocean is more unpredictable and more dangerous than ours! The less tumult, the less trouble."

"Certainly." Vivi approved, walking towards the small band. "The Grand Line should never be taken lightly! Suddenly, you should always be on your guard! And never take your eyes off the ocean."

"Alright!" Said the trio of fishermen, scanning the ocean.

However, seconds later, they could hear Sanji yelling.

"Guys! I made cocktails to quench your thirst. Would you like some?"

Immediately, the three fishermen abandoned their rods to run towards Sanji.

"I want some."

Then Vivi could see the other men in the crew running towards the cook and sitting in a circle, while Sanji began to serve the glasses.

"A special double sugar for Luffy! A mocktail for Usopp! A grenadine cocktail for Rachel-chwan! A special sake for Zoro and the gods! A special mocktail for the boys! And two special dream cocktails for Hestia-sama and Hera-sama!"

"Cheers!" they shouted before starting to drink.

The gods found themselves enjoying the drinks made by the blonde cook.

"That…?" Rachel wondered as she watched them casually drink.

"How is it possible...?" second Vivi

Soon, Carue and Neni joined the group, unable to resist one of Sanji's specialties. On her side, coming out from the top of the mast, Aphrodite dropped before finding herself behind Sanji's back. Then, bringing his face close to her ear, she whispered to him.

"Oh, Olympus, this is exhausting! I'm so weak...Can I have your special 'violet iced tea', my dear Sanji?" the Goddess of Love asked "innocently."

"Yes, of course, Aphrodite-sama!" Sanji assured, his cheeks red, before running towards the kitchen.

Then, in record time, he returned with a drink in his hand.

"That is her order, my lady."

"Oh thank you, dear."

"I see Aphrodite hasn't changed, right?" Themis approaches the demigods and whispers to them.

"You assume correctly, Lady Themis," Annabeth spoke, with a piña colada juice.

"Hey, Sanji, can I get something or what?" Clarisse asked him, followed by Thaila and sitting next to the others.

"Honestly, after those last rounds, I could use a drink."

"Already prepared," Sanji assured him. "A golden dream! How do you like them!"

Taking the glass, Clarisse immediately took a sip, before stating.

"Heh, I hate to say it, but the perverted cook knows how to make it delicious. As always."

"It's not so good," Ares replied, as he too took a drink.

"What are you doing here?" Sanji roared, seeing the God of War.

"Hey? Got a problem, jester?" Ares asked, pressing his forehead to hers. "I don't need my daughter to be careless with you."

"Oh, is that so? Maybe what you need is to learn to listen to a lady."

"I only listen to the battlefield, kid! Just giving stops doesn't work in real life..."

"Oi, shut up both of you, I can't sleep with this commotion!" Zoro yelled at them.

"I admit that I am with Roronoa, although not for the same reasons; it is impossible to read with your whining," Athena spoke as she read a book (courtesy of Nami) and had an Old Fashioned in her hand.

"Ha, you say that, but you're drinking and listening to other people's stories. What's happened to you, know-it-all?" Ares boasted before Zoro pointed a sword at him.

"Shut up unless you want us to have that fight." the swordsman threatened.

Ares smiles and pulls out a flaming sword.

"Interesting, we see what-"

"Marimo, go back to being useless and go to sleep! I'm trying to teach this clown some manners!"

Athena stifles a giggle as Sanji and Zoro fight.

"You...!"

Athena blocks Ares' sword as she smiles.

"Why don't you calm down and learn to behave...little brother?"

Both began to fight in a very similar way to pirates, to the amusement and disbelief of the gods.

"Okay, this is new."

"I see your mother is letting her hair down here, Princess!"

"YES; and she's scary," Percy said in disbelief while his girlfriend glared at him.

"How does this guy make such good drinks?" Neni wanted to know while drinking her glass. "It is fresh and its flavor is pleasant to the palate."

She then saw Usopp and Luffy cheering on Carue, while the duck drank several cocktails in record time, competing against Dionysus.

"Go, duck!"

"Drink drink drink!"

"Come on, Uncle D, you can't let a duck beat you!" Apollo shouted supported by Hermes.

"Shut up, both of you!"

Seeing this, Vivi couldn't hide her anger. Certainly, she could understand how Tyson and Carue might behave in a carefree manner. But not the rest of the crew.

"These idiots!"

"A problem?" Nami asked, coming up behind her.

"How can they behave so unconsciously? Even the gods are with them."

Turning around, she was surprised to see Nami hand her a glass of hers as she began to drink hers.

"Nami?"

"Don't worry! They may be stupid, but the truth is that they know exactly what to do about that problem."

"But how can you be so careless?"

"It's not about being alert! It's about knowing how to relax a little."

Astonished, Vivi watched the rest of the pirates drinking while having fun. Within a few days, Neni and Carue had quickly managed to make a place for themselves among the pirates, while they knew how to have fun more easily than Vivi.

"Luffy has this gift," Nami assured him. "He has the gift of annoying others sometimes, but also of forcing them to relax! You are not the only one who is surprised by this! Some of the gods, for example, Hera, was someone who often stayed in her corner! When I first heard about her, she didn't consider Luffy her captain, much less her friend! And now look at her."

Taking advantage of the fact that Zeus was half drunk, while she drank her fourth glass, the Queen of the Gods waited for the perfect moment to exchange her empty glass for the full glass that Zeus was about to drink. Feeling nothing in her mouth, Zeus was suddenly surprised. Then, finally seeing Raynare drinking while showing an innocent smile, the King of the Gods shouted in annoyance, while Hera kept her smile and her brothers laughed at her antics.

"She smiles a lot more than before and now I'm sure she considers the crew members as her friends," Nami assured. "And that's because our team is one of a kind! To tell you the truth, I wonder where else I could make such a change."

Hearing her, Vivi ends up taking the drink from her, before smiling.

"Yes, you're probably right! You have to find a way to relax from time to time."

Nami left her alone, not noticing the change in Vivi's expression when she looked back at the Olympians. It was a look of anger towards them; she didn't know why, but just seeing them made her stomach turn.

At that moment, hearing a loud "splash", Tyson stood up before shouting.

"A dolphin!"

"Brilliant!" Luffy shouted, approaching the railing.

"It's just a big fish," Groover replied.

However, his eyes widened when he noticed that the animal in question was the size of a whale.

" That … ? "

At that moment, the dolphin made a magnificent jump over the Merry and landed not far from the ship, thus creating a huge wave.

"Tsunami!" Neni panicked.

"Mortals, stop being so childish, it's nothing more than a wave of nothing!" Junior said, without losing his amused expression.

"You are a monster!" all the pirates shouted at him.

"Forward!" Luffy immediately shouted.

In a second, the crew activated, leaving Neni with Carue. Taking care of the sails and the rudder, they made sure to change the ship's trajectory so they could catch the enormous wave from behind and take advantage of it to move forward at full speed.

"YOOHOO! Any candle out."

"Yahoo!" Percy shouted as he held up the candles. "This is great! We surf!"

"Oi, Nami, should we change course?"

"Just a second, I'll check," Nami told her, looking at her Log-Pose. "To port everyone!"

Immediately, screams were heard in the cockpit, as Sanji and Zoro grabbed the helm.

"Go away, Marimo!"

"Do you want my fist in your teeth, Ero-Cook?"

"You two bother me." Thalia sighed, stepping between the two. "Let both of you go and I'll help the other one with the helm.

Seeing Zoro leave, Sanji stated.

" It's better that way ".

"If I could, I would hit each of you with lightning," Thalia confessed.

"Be your lightning rod?" Sanji wondered. "It would be a dream come true, Thalia-chan!"

"That's not what I meant."

Finally, the course had turned to the right, Nami stated.

"It is perfect. "

"Island in sight." Suddenly Usopp shouted, at the top of the mast.

"At last!" Luffy rejoices, sitting on the bow.

"We'll finally be able to stretch our legs," Clarisse said.

"Slowly!" Nami advised them. "Remember what the woman told us the other day! This island is very dangerous."

"Adventure! Adventure! Adventure!" Luffy shouted.

"This is nothing more than an island covered in a jungle," Thalia noted, as the ship sailed along the island.

"However, its name is 'Little Garden', right?" Demeter commented.

"It's hard to compare this island to a garden," Clarisse replied. "I bet the voles in this 'garden' are at least our size and are carnivorous."

"She is right." Usopp approved. "There must be monsters all over there."

"Perfect. There will be beasts worth hunting." Artemis said, preparing her bow.

"Oh..."

"Nami, can't we predict how long it will take for the Log-Pose to recharge?"

"Impossible! The loading time changes from one island to another."

"Anyway, let's stay on the ship," Usopp yelled.

"Impossible! We need supplies," Ares replied. "You left Whiskey Peak so quickly, we didn't take anything with us! We're almost out of food."

"Do you think there is a restaurant here?" Luffy wanted to know.

"Considering the way the island looks, I don't even think it's inhabited," Annabeth replied. "Or maybe we'll find Tarzan."

Hearing all kinds of animal cries, Tyson screamed.

"Can we capture an animal and keep it?"

"Yes, go ahead," Luffy shouted, with a butterfly net in his hand. "I will capture a huge tiger."

"No way!" Sanji roared.

Suddenly dropping anchor, Zoro stared at the shore for a few seconds, before declaring.

"In any case, I don't see the slightest trace of a human being. I hope Barroco Works doesn't know we're here."

"In that case, I don't understand why Miss All-Sunday would help us," Neni confessed. "She is Crocodile's teammate."

"From what I know of her, Nico Robin is one of the world government's most important enemies." Themis taught him. "As a child, she managed to sink several Navy ships by herself! That's why they are looking for her for the sum of 79 million berries."

"Impressive, the girl." Hades said.

"It is certainly not ours that would do the same," Zoro stated, as he showed a mean smile towards the half-bloods.

Immediately, Tyson brutally crushed his foot.

"AHHHHH! Dirty boy!"

"I won't let you make fun of Percy or anyone!"

Preferring to look at the island's plants, Athena seemed somewhat skeptical.

"I don't know why, but the vegetation on this island seems very strange to me."

"I don't recognize any of these plants," Nami adds.

Then, upon hearing the song of a very strange bird, she wanted to know.

" What was that? "

"Don't worry, Nami-Swan! It was just a bird! That's all."

Suddenly emerging from the forest, a gigantic, lizard-headed bird with sharp claws flew directly toward Merry, and more especially toward Sanji.

"Hm?" the cook asked herself, turning around.

Barely having time to see the bird, she saw Clarisse run towards the flying animal and hit it in the abdomen with her spear.

Letting out a cry of pain, the bird flew higher and flew away without asking for rest.

"What was that?" She wanted to know Sanji.

"A lizard with bird wings," Luffy told him.

"I'd rather say a bird with a lizard's head," Demeter answered. "In any case, this animal seemed dangerous to me."

Suddenly, the entire island began to shake, while a volcano in the distance erupted and created a huge cloud of smoke.

"A volcano erupting?" Vivi asked herself.

"If the lava touches us, we will die." Scared Usopp.

"Be quiet!" Zoro ordered him, as he hit him on the head to knock him down.

"I have less and less desire to go to this island," Neni confessed. "Little-Garden is really a strange name for this island."

"Finally, I think Usopp is right," Nami stated. "Staying on the boat is a good idea."

"In fact." Usopp and Carue approved.

"I'm for it!" Neni approved. "Now is not the time for us to do 'tourism' here when we have to get to Alabasta, honey."

However, seeing Luffy start to shake with excitement, Sanji understood.

"It's too late! He wants to leave."

"That?"

"He left for the adventure! Sanji, make me a bento."

Luffy shouted. "I'm going on an adventure."

"Luffy!" Nami shouted. "There is no question."

"Adventure! Adventure! Adventure!" Luffy shouted.

"Luffy, wait for me!" Percy shouted practically next to him.

"What?! Wait for me, Kelp Head!" Annabeth told her boyfriend.

"It's impossible to stop them." Nami realized, starting to sob.

"Yes, my dear little cousin has always been a free spirit." Thalia mocked as she splashed some water on her head.

"Someone wants to come?" She wanted to meet Luffy.

"No way." The cowards of the gang replied.

"I'm going with you, if the three of you agree," Vivi announced.

"That?"

"Princess Wednesday, are you crazy?" Neni asked her.

"I need to clear my head." The princess announced. "And then, I wouldn't be alone! Carue will be with me."

"WHUUUUAAAAAA?" The poor duck shouted.

"I get the impression that he really doesn't want to," Usopp commented.

"Rest in peace, Carue," Groover said.

Two minutes later, Luffy had a backpack on his back, with his lunch on it, while Vivi was straddling Carue. Percy and Annabeth were already ready to leave, their weapons ready.

"Here's my special cocktail," Sanji announced, hanging a pumpkin around Carue's neck. "With that, you can go all day."

"Awesome," Luffy announced. "Come on, go forward."

"Hold still, Luffy." Hestia approaches Luffy.

"That?" Vivi asked herself as she saw someone sitting in front of her. "Hestia-sama?"

"I want to go with you." The goddess announced, transforming into a girl.

"No, no way." Nami immediately replied, taking a step towards her. "It will be too dangerous for you, my lady."

"Dear Nami, you shouldn't judge me. Although I don't fight, I assure you I'm not weak."

"She's right, Nami. Besides, I like her." Luffy said with his characteristic smile.

Hestia smiled at Luffy tenderly while her brothers and sisters had a nervous twitch in their eyes.

"Incredible... Luffy is going to get more enemies on Olympus in one day than we do on a mission..." Annabeth commented, amused.

"I just hope Zeus doesn't throw lightning at him." Percy finished laughing.

Not wanting Zeus or another of the Olympians to catch her, Hestia grabbed a feather from Carue and tore it off. Screaming in pain, her duck immediately started running and she jumped over the railing.

"AAAAHHHHHH, CCCAAAAAAAARRRUUUUUEEEEE!" Vivi screamed in terror while her duck ran like crazy.

"Hey, wait for me," Luffy yelled, immediately chasing after them.

"How does that duck run so fast!? Wait!"

"Annabeth, you wait for me too!"

Watching them disappear into the forest, Nami couldn't help but hit her forehead.

"This kid is amazing."

"He may be powerless, but he is braver than most of the passengers on this ship," Clarisse commented, looking at the cowards.

"Oh, so it's our fault if we want to live?"

"No, but not doing anything useful."

PONG!

Nami hits the Drakon assassin's head, leaving her with a huge bump. Yawning suddenly, Zoro stretched before stating.

"I guess we'll stay here for a while, so I'll go for a walk."

"Are you going for a walk?" Groover wondered. "Do you want to die or what?"

"You have the freedom to behave like a coward," Zoro replied. "However, this island must be filled with enough dangers to force me to fight! I want to get stronger! No matter what."

So he abandoned the ship, while Groover and Tyson watched.

"Hello, Zoro," Sanji shouted. "Wait a second!"

"What?"

"You know very well that we can't count on Luffy to bring us food, and although I have no doubt that Annabeth-swan is clear about that priority, she will be busy taking care of Vivi-chan and her useless boyfriend; so, if you find yourself with an animal, don't hesitate to bring it back to us."

"Don't worry! I was planning to bring you an animal you could never have caught alone."

"That?" Sanji got angry. "Wait a minute, mosshead! You claim to be a better hunter than me, right?"

"Of course."

"Grrr," Sanji growled, jumping over the railing. "In this case, I challenge you to a hunting contest."

"Well!"

"It isn't true," Athena shouted, jumping between the two men. "When are you going to stop fighting like children? What matters is bringing food! So, to make sure you don't do anything stupid..."

"I accept the challenge!"

A pair of arrows landed at the feet of both pirates, surprising them as Artemis took on the form of her young hunter.

"Hey, Artemis..." Athena growled, annoyed.

"Ha, as if I were going to let my title go to waste on two men like you."

"Huh? What did you say?"

"Aaah, how right you are, Artemis-sama! Your hunting talent is only comparable to your beauty!" Sanji began to dance with hearts in his eyes as he dodged another arrow, this time from Apollo.

"And what's wrong with you, Bright Smiles?"

"The fact that my sister has decided to be Luffy's wife is a pass for her, but if you think I'm going to let you drool over her, you'll be my first trophy."

"Stop it! If the four of you want to fool around, great. This hunting competition will be in pairs; Artemis will go with Roronoa and Apollo will go with Sanji." Athena announced angrily. "I will be the one who decides which couple will be the winner.

"With me?" Sanji complained, with a freshly lit cigarette. "Just what I liked. And Marimo has Artemis-sama with him!"

"Shut up, I can trust Roronoa more than you! Although I'm not going to give up this opportunity to mess with my little sister."

"The day you out-hunt me, Apollo, will be the day I swear allegiance to Kronos! Besides, I never said I wanted to spend the day with this gorilla."

"Whatever, just don't delay me!" Zoro yelled at Artemis, furious.

As those four left, Athena sat next to Nami.

"You also have a lot to attend to, right?"

"Sometimes I think I'm the only one who has a calm head."

Nami laughed a little while the Goddess of Wisdom sighed although she didn't get too upset. Rachel looks at Clarisse leaving the Going Merry.

"And where are you going?"

"Just go for a walk. I need to move."

"Don't get into trouble. This island... I don't like it."

Finally, stamping his foot, Ares roared.

"You really bother me, mortal."

After sitting on the Merry, Nami had forbidden him from leaving the ship.

"Why do I have to obey you?" The God of War roared. "I'm not like Roronoa or the filth! I don't owe you any debt."

"No, but I can create one," Nami assured him. "You will owe me 200,000 berries if you don't protect me!"

"And if I remember correctly, in the last war, I beat you, so you owe me another 200 Drachmas," Athena innocently remembered.

"Are you kidding me?!"

Hearing a loud roar, Neni began to mutter.

"What led me to accompany you?"

"Little Garden, what a stupid name," Groover growled. "I don't move from the boat, although the nature here is virgin so I won't complain."

She suddenly heard noises behind him and saw Tyson start making movements with his sword.

"What are you doing?"

"I'm training, of course."

"That?"

"No matter what we do, this world is very strange! I even feel strange when I touch the sea! We too must become stronger if we want to keep up with Big Bro and the others."

"Good idea," Talia assured suddenly.

Drawing the spear from her, she showed an evil smile, as she exclaimed.

"Come fight: I need to train too."

" That? "

And as screams of agony could be heard, Nami suddenly began to say.

"Little Garden... Now that I think about it, this name tells me something."

"Wait, I want to know this too." Athena followed her.

They immediately went to her cabin.

"Faster, faster," Hestia shouted.

Enjoying the speed of her duck, Hestia had a lot of fun as she saw the different landscapes of the island. Running close to them, Luffy, Percy, and Annabeth managed to stay next to the duck.

"How do you feel about living an adventure?" the captain wanted to know.

"It's amazing," Hestia said.

Suddenly passing by a pond, Luffy suddenly stopped.

"Luffy-san?" Vivi asked herself, stopping Carue.

"Look." She shouted, pulling a strange animal out of the water. "An octopus with a shell."

"A giant periwinkle?" Hestia wondered.

"It's... It's an ammonite!" Annabeth recognized him.

"Ammonite?"

"Yes, it is an animal that is supposed to have disappeared."

Suddenly the ground began to shake.

"Now what?"

As the ground shook, Clarisse tripped and hit a tree.

"Oh, shit! Let's go now!? Whatever Prissy, I'm going to... Hmm?"

Clarisse couldn't help but notice a swirly, durian-like fruit. The demigoddess tried to pass by, but something was calling her. That fruit was rare, but...she was interested in how it would taste.

She picked it up and took a bite.

To be continued…