A piece of past
After the Levely, Kizaru escorted the Neptune family back to Fish-Man Island. While Neptune offered her to rest, she told them that she shouldn't due to all the consequences of the Levely.
The Levely agreed to abolish the Shichibukais after seeing what happened 2 years ago and several of the great changes that happened to the world due to Luffy's presence, as well as Akainu's insistence.
The Marines were ordered to capture the former members by reverting to simple pirates. Stainless led a fleet to stop the Buggy Pirates much to the latter's displeasure, but Buggy, being Buggy, managed to escape thanks to his deception and ability to slip out of harm's way. At New Marineford, Sakazuki and Issho discuss the recent abolition of the Shichibukai and the latter informs him about the alliance formed between Kaido and Big Mom, much to Akainu's annoyance.
This news is transmitted to the rest of the marines by Aokiji, who fears the union of two former members of the Rocks Pirates. Unaware of the gang by the marines, Aokiji proceeds to tell the story, revealing that it originated when a group of pirates got together in Hachinosu to get rich quick.
-Garp and Roger, who both happened to meet there, joined forces and piped our the Rocks Pirates.- Aokiji yawned disinterestedly.- That is the full story of the "God Valley Incident".-
-HE FOUGHT ALONGSIDE THE PIRATE KING!?-
-WHAT A CAST! TENRYUBITOS, ROGER, AND ROCKS!? WHAT IN THE WORLD HAPPENED ON THAT ISLAND! I'VE NEVER EVEN HEARD OF A PLACE CALLED GOD VALLEY!-
-Huh? Oh, yes... The location of the island of God Valley is no longer depicted on any map. And in reality, the entire island itself has vanished without a trace.-
-.....!!?-
-An island whose existence the World Governent desired very much to keep a secret has vanished. Still interested in asking questions about it?-
-............!!-
-That incident occurred several years before I joined the Marines. Garp told me about it once when he was drunk and I never dared to forget...-
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-Luffy! Ace!!-
-Sabo!- Luffy rushed towards Sabo to hug him.
-You did take a while to get to Wano.- Ace approaches with a huge smile.
-I ran into some Marines who were going for uncle Buggy. You can't even imagine how uncle Buggy deceived them to the point where they don't even remember who they are or what they were doing there.- Sabo had a droplet on his head.- Natsu-nii is amazing.-
They looked towards Natsu, who was chatting with Katakuri.
-Yeah... He's amazing.- Ace nodded.
Luffy got separated from Sabo and ran towards Katakuri. She turned around and opened her arms to hug Luffy who was flying by.
-Is something wrong, Luffy?-
-Mochi!! I am hungry!!!-
Katakuri transforms her arm into mochi and gives it to Luffy.
-Hey, Luffy! I thought you didn't like mochi.-
-I like mochi as long as it's from Mochi!!- Luffy said with his mouth full of mochi.
-Awww... How beautiful is love! I wonder how Boa Hancock will react when she finds out.- Natsu commented with a smile.- I'm sure it's going to be a show.-
-......?- Luffy tilts his head in confusion while Katakuri furrows her eyebrows in surprise.
-Didn't you notice? She is in love with you.-
-Eh? Really? But I don't like Hammock. I just want Mochi to be my queen.-
-Then remember to announce it to the world!! Only then will people know that Kata-chan will be the Pirate Queen!-
-Okay!!-
-Boa Hancock...- Katakuri narrowed her eyes as she buried Luffy's face into her breasts.- I see... Thanks for letting me know.-
-You're welcome, Kata-chan! Remember to tell me how is her reaction if you meet her !!-
-...... I will.-
Natsu saw the possessive way Katakuri hugged Luffy and chuckled inside.
Aaaah... This is going to be fun.
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-Take me with you!-
-You're not the type of person that can serve under someone else.- Whitebeard commented while eating together with Kozuki Oden.- I saw what happens when a bunch of those types get together in my last crew. Never again. Set sail on yer own!-
-I've tried, dozens of times! It's never worked!- Oden complained.- I have zero navogating ability!-
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-Even if I actually liked the guy, taking him would amount to kidnapping a member of the royal family from his own kingdom. It'd come back to bite us.- Whitebeard sighed.
-Did ya leave out a chest of treasure as thanks?-
-We did take a bunch of food and lumber from them, y'kno.-
What they did not expect is that a chain was tied to the mast of the ship.
-......!?-
-OI! THE HELL'S THAT!?-
-I knew you'd try to pull something like this, Whitebeard!-
-......!!-
-And I knew you'd also try to pull something like this, Lord Oden!- Izou ran towards Oden at high speed.- I'm not letting you leave!-
Izou jumped up and grabbed Oden to try to bring him back.
-Leaving this country has been my dream! LET'S GO TOGETHER! SHOW ME THE WIDE WORLD!- Oden yelled in excitement as he had one hand holding on to the chain.
-PLEASE, COME BACK! YOU ARE TO BE THE NEXT SHOGUN, MY LORD!- Izou yelled in despair.
-Phew, what a guy!- Marco, extremely young, climbed on the mast and wanted to remove the chain.- Farewell, Oden. Do us all a favor and just go home.-
-Marco, wait.-
-Huh?-
-Pull up the guy hanging on to him, at least.-
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-LORD ODEN IS MISSING!?-
-AND WHITEBEARD'S SHIP IS GONE, TOO!-
-Izou, Inu and Neko, too!- Kikunojo cried.
-Before we jump to conclusions, search! Search the whole country for them!-
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-OI! WHITEBEARD! PULL LORD ODEN UP! HE'LL DIE OUT THERE!- Izou yelled in annoyance while tied up.- THAT MAN WILL ONE DAY LEAD ALL OF WANO COUNTRY!-
-Boy, you saw for yourself how many times I refused him. And still he forced his way here.-
-......-
-Time to do things my way. I can't just let someone that dangerous aboard. I have to consider the safety of my family first.-
Izou then saw an adolescent of around 16 years old standing from a distance looking at him.
-I present to you my only daughter... Edward Crow.-
-I told you that's not my name.- Crow rolls her eyes.
-Gurararara!!!!-