19 Hunter vs. Smoker
Although I didn't find Roger's sword here, I lucked out finding this woman.
I think she will be a worthy crewmate.
Just her sister alone, who kept Ace in her womb for 20 months. That takes a lot of willpower.
Her twin would probably be the same.
Suddenly.
"Ahhh!!"
She screamed out of nowhere.
"What! Something happened?"
Arthur asked and was startled.
"No, I just decided that I'm gonna be a pirate but I didn't even know the name of my Captain".
"My name is Portgas D. Eve" She smiled with such charms while introducing herself.
'No wonder Roger was captivated by Rouge.'
"Hermés Arthur, Nice to meet you, Eve"
He said nonchalantly
'Hmmp is my charm not working on him' She crossed her arms and pouted her lips.
"So... where is our ship, Cap?"
"Hahaha!" Arthur just laughed off her question.
"Let us stay in the town for a few days
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Somewhere in Grand Line.
Inside a Marine ship
Hunter and Garp are staring at each other. The tension is on a different level.
Their eyes sparked with strong determination and unwavering will.
"This ends now! You damn monster!
Arthur growled at Garp.
"You are still too young to defeat me, kid!"
Bogard then raised his hand and chopped it down in front of them.
Fight!!!
Munch! Munch! Munch!
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After a while of battle
Bogard took Garp's hand and raised it
"The winner is Garp-san!"
Bogard declared it.
"Bwahahaha!!"
Borgard on the other hand looks bored and annoyed.
"Tsk!, always dragging me to these useless things."
Bogard complained to both of them.
"No one can beat me in eating rice rice crackers, kid."
Garp stood up and raised both his hands like a champion.
"As if I wanted to do this, you just forced me to do this"
Arthur grumpily said to Garp, since they left the island, Garp has been bothering him to compete in the Senbei eating contest.
He tried to get out a couple of times, but every time, he was just beaten senseless.
"Bwahaha! Losers have no right to complain kid"
Garp continued to laugh and took out his made-up trophy and raised it.
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"On a serious note kid, Sengoku asked me to take you back to Marineford"
"He said he will give you a new assignment"
"And I agree with him, you're pretty useless for a marine officer"
"You are pretty strong but,"
"You haven't really done anything big since you graduated"
"Bwahahaha!".
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Marineford
Fleet Admirals Office
"Come in Hunter."
Sengoku offered a sit and some rice crackers to Hunter.
For months Sengoku was getting headaches for the activities of the pirates.
Even with the establishment of the Warlords.
Although it has a big effect, the pirates can't seem to die. They are like cockroaches.
Also, the incident happened in Mary Geoise when a Fishman attacked and freed the slaves.
Since then the Celestial Dragons kept pressuring the Marines to pursue them.
In their investigation, the attacker's name was Fisher Tiger who established the Sun Pirates.
Months had passed but their group was very elusive as all members were all Fishmen.
In the sea, they all have the advantage. Devil fruit users also struggled against them as they are weak to seawater.
"Hunter although I know you are strong, I want you to have some accomplishment".
"You can't do anything while you are down below the ranking."
"I want you to climb the rankings."
"Don't worry I'll put you in an ideal situation".
"Go to Marine 41st Division in a Grand Line."
"It's near the entrance in Grand Line, The base commander requested to retire in a year. You'll learn from him first, and take over after a year."
Sengoku told him and was a bit tense.
"Now go!" Senguko shouted at him
"Ah!?"
Hunter looked shocked and gasped (Pikachu face)
'What just happened?'
'I didn't even get a chance to speak'.
He was thrown out by Senguko, he seemed worried and in a hurry.
"Alright," he sighed.
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As he was heading out, he encountered Smoker along the way.
Smoker narrowed his eyes and then stopped in front of Hunter.
"Oy, Smoker how have you been doing?". Arthur said with a tap on Smoker's shoulder.
"I heard you have been promoted, Congrats"
"Hmph! Don't patronize me, Hunter!" Smoker irritatingly said.
"Hahaha! I'll go a~"
"Wait!"
"Fight me Hunter, Training Ground 7, meet me there," Smoker stopped him and challenged him on the spot.
When Hunter heard it he got ticked off, veins popped up on his head.
The aura around Hunter changed, the smile on his face was changed to a serious one.
"I guess you need a reminder Smoker, Do you think you can beat me now and that you've been promoted?"
Hunter walked closer to Smoker with a suffocating and menacing aura, he looked down at him.
Smoker, unknowingly took a step back. He felt the intimidating pressure from Hunter.
"Fine! Finish your business first and meet me there."
"Hahaha!" and he went on his way.
"He is too strong," Sigh! Smoker thought ' Why do I keep challenging that monster'.
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Training Ground 7
Two men, facing off in a match. They were silent each watching for an opening to attack each other.
If anyone could witness this, they would certainly feel the immense tension and pressure coming from them.
Unsheathing their weapons, Smoker used his signature weapon, a Jitte.
On the other hand, Hunter took out his long sword, an Odachi sword.
Locking into each other, both of them vanished and appeared at the center of the ring.
Boom!
A loud bang exploded as both their weapons hit each other, gust of wind created a dust-filled area.
Their arms shook as none of them would back down.
Both exchange multiple blows with each other.
"You've surprised me, Smoker, You're stronger now"
Hunter smiled while continuing his attacks.
"Hmmpf!"
Smoker just grunts as he can't take off his focus, Hunter's attacks were fierce each targeting his weak points.
"Use your devil fruit idiot, you think you can match me without your powers"
"You've asked for it"
Ding!
They collide and both jump back and distance themselves.
Then Smokers body changed to smoke.
White Launcher!
Smoker blasted his feet launching himself to Hunter, he aimed his Jitte at Hunter.
Smoker's speed certainly took a big leap when he used his Devil Fruit.
When Smoker's Jitte was close to his face, Hunter leaned sideways and evaded it.
Boom!
Crack!
The ground was hit and it created a pit, while Smokers Jitte was still stuck to the ground.
Hunter's fist turned dark as he covered it with haki, although he was using a weapon, who would want to severely injure a colleague.
Normal Punch!
Smoker's face caved a little bit as Hunter's fist hit his face and sent him flying, crashing down at a distance.
"Damn it! why does this keep happening."
Smoker spits out a mouthful of blood.
"Oh! You've grown, you didn't lose consciousness after one hit like the last time." Hunter teased him with a sarcastic tone.
"You bastard!" Smoker lost his temper even more.
"White Blow!"
Smoker shot up multiple punches at Hunter. It looked like a Gatling gun.
But Hunter evaded it like it was nothing.
The Training ground was slowly getting filled with a lot of smoke, covering all and hindering Hunter's vision.
Smoker is clearly puffing out of breath, using devil was certainly gonna use a lot of stamina.
Smoke covered the ground and he was still sending punches to Hunter, Smokers body sneakily drifted to Hunter's side.
He covered his fist with haki and punched Hunter's face.
"Do you think you are the only who can use haki?" Smoker smugly said.
"Ahhh! White Blow!"
As the punch was closing in to his face, he thought 'I got careless!'
Boom!
It hit Hunter's face, he slid for a couple of meters leaving skids on the ground but he didn't fall.
"Hahaha! How about that!"
As Smokers was feeling joyous, Hunter flicked and he lost track of Hunter, struggling to find him. He felt a strong force coming for him.
Hunter arrived in front of him with his unsheathed sword.
He slashed it to Smoker from his left shoulder down to his waist, a blood burst as the large wound opened up.
Burst!
Ahhh!!!
The last sword attack that hit Smoker ended their duel.
Smoker collapsed, losing consciousness as the last thing he saw was two golden eyes.
"Ah, Bull!, I overdid it!"
Hunter was sighing while he carried Smoker to the medical center.
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