Goodbye Koby!
-I see...-
-Does something like this really exist?- Koby asked frowning.- It's... Hard to imagine.-
-My aunt taught me Haki since I was little!!! She says that if I want to find One Piece I need to be strong and not knowing Haki is a big problem since many of the strong people that I'll meet in the Grand Line know at least one of the Haki!!!-
-Can you teach me at least one Haki?- Zoro asked with determination in her eyes.
-Sure!!! I will teach you both Armament and Observation Haki!!!-
Zoro nodded satisfied and remembered something more.
-What are your plans next?-
-I'm going to pick up my navigator at Cocoyasi Village so we're going to Conomi Islands. Her name's Nami and I promised her that I would pick her up so that she would be part of my crew when I am old enough to go out to sea!-
-That sounds like a good plan to me.- Zorro comments stretching a little.
When the three were still chatting about their plans for the future, a Marine knocked on the door and entered.
-We are wondering, are you really... Pirates?-
-Yes, I just found my first crew member, so that would make us pirates now!-
-Even though you are pirates, in reality... You saved our town and base. For that we are grateful. But, since you are pirates... As Marines we cannot allow you to stay any longer. Please, leave this place immediately as for the events that occurred here, we will be reporting it to the headquarters.-
-Hey! Marines! What kind of bullshit are you saying?- asked one man really angry.
-Are you kidding me? Or have you all gone nuts!?-
-They are this town's saviours!!-
-Hmm, well then... Let's go!- Luffy got up from the chair.- Thank you for your food ma'am.
-......- Zoro just crossed her arms.
-Are you really leaving, onii-san?- Rika asked.
Luffy walked past Koby silently.
-......!!-
-Aren't you with their group?- the Marine asked.
-Eh! I...! I...! I'm... Not... Not... I'm not with them!!-
Luffy cracked a smile after hearing this.
-......! Please hold on... Is he telling the truth?-
-......- Luffy pointed his finger at Koby.- I know what this guy... Used to do...-
-......! Luffy-san...?-
-I can't remember where but, he used to be with this faaaaaat female pirate... I think her name was Alvida.-
-Stop... Don't say any more...-
-......-
-It was a fat and ugly female pirate, this guy spent two years there...- Luffy touches Kobe's head with his finger and a big smile.
-SHUT UP!!- Koby punched Luffy in the face with his uninjured arm.
Everyone was shocked to see this and Luffy smiled.
-You! You deserve a beating!!- Luffy said punching Koby.- Damn you!! You deserve a beatdown.-
-......! Both of you stop it! I won't allow this town to get in any more fights!-
-Hey! You went overboard!- Zoro tugged at Luffy's vest.- Stop it!-
Koby was completely knocked out.
-I know he isn't your friend! Please leave this town immediately!!-
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-Nice act!- Zoro praised Luffy as the two approach the port.- This way, even though he's been a pirate before, it wouldn't be such a big deal!-
-I believe Koby will become stronger and more independent in the future!!-
-Time to go, or else there's no telling what else will happen! Not leaving anything behind, that's what pirates are all about!!-
-Shishi! That's what I'm saying!-
-Lu... Lu...-
Zoro and Luffy turned around and saw Koby panting heavily.
-Koby...-
-Luffy-san!!- Koby saluted him like a Marine.- Thank you very much! I will never forget you for the rest of my life!-
-I've never seen a Marine saluting pirates!- Zoro commented.
-Hehe... Koby! We'll meet again someday!-
-Group salute!!- shouted the Marine captain behind Koby.
They all watch as Luffy's ship slowly moves away.
-You have great friends!- said the captain to Koby.
-Yes sir!-
-We saluted pirates, and have violated the Marine's codes! So! The punishment will be no food for a week!!-
-Yes sir!!-
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Natsu was drinking alcohol with Rosinante sitting on Polar Tang's deck when a call from Den Den Mushi came through. Natsu took the Den Den Mushi and looked for a quiet place to answer the call.
-Hello? Natsu speaking.- Natsu listened carefully to what Rouge told him over Den Den Mushi and a smile appeared on Natsu's lips.- Really? It's good news!!!- Natsu said standing up.- I'll go to East Blue right now!!!-
Natsu got ready to go back to his ship.
-What happened, Natsu?- Rosinante asked tilting his head with curiosity.
-Luffy has gone out to sea so I'm going to say hello to him in East Blue!!!-
-That's great!!! Say hello to Luffy for me!!!-
-Why so noisy, Cora-san, Natsu-ya?- Law asked leaving Polar Tang's cabin.
-Luffy has gone out to the sea!!! Aren't you glad to hear that, Law?- Rosinante asked excitedly while he had the sleeve of his shirt on fire.
-That means I have another rival to get the One Piece. It's not something I should be happy about.- Law commented with a lopsided smile.- I'm not going to lose against that brat.-
While Rosinante and Law continued talking after Law has extinguished the flames that burned Rosinante's clothes, Natsu already got on his ship.
-See ya at Sabaody Archipelago!!!-
-Goodbye Natsu!!!-
-Bye, Natsu-ya.-
Natsu said goodbye to them and got ready to call Zeref.
-Hello?-
-Zeref! I'm on my way to East Blue!!! Where are you?-
-I'm heading towards Zeff's restaurant.-
-Well, see you there, is that ok?-
-No problem.-
-I'll be there soon, love you.-
-Love you too.-
After hanging up Natsu used his flames to speed up the ship and get to East Blue as soon as possible.
He waited more than twenty years waiting for this day and finally... At last Luffy begins his adventure to become Pirate King!!! He is already very excited to see how Luffy achieves his dream and changes the world!!!
And best of all... It is that he will see it with his own eyes and not through a screen or something similar!!! Being inside the story and living it for yourself is different seeing it from a reader's point of view!!!
How fun is all this!
He'll enjoy it to the end.
How this story will end this time? I can't wait any longer!!!