For the Rebellion!

Shortly after saying farewell to Nojiko at the party, Cross had found Chabo and convinced him to join the party for some time. He wanted to get a little closer to Chabo because Nojiko seemed protective of the child for some reason. Cross believed that forming a friendship with the kid will surely raise his chances with the beauty.

"Hey Chabo, don't fret! In fact, … Everyone! As your host, I would like to have your undivided attention!"

Cross raised his voice to gather everyone's attention.

"I would like to end this night by telling you a story… so everyone come and take seats around me! Also, make sure to keep some booze and bites handy with you!"

Everyone didn't know how to react to Cross's words, as his body was visibly swaying from being drunk.

"Ooh I love Cross's stories! They're the absolute best!"

Noelle jumped happily and rushed to get some food and drinks before sitting near Cross. Everyone became more curious after seeing her enthusiasm and slowly did the same.

"I would like to tell you a story on hope, love, and struggle…! A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a farm boy named Luke Skywalker…"

Zapppp… Suddenly, Cross produced a large projection in the sky, literally made of lightning. It was a projection of a small boy, presumable Skywalker, finding a space droid with a message. This was the first time Cross was careless enough to show his powers to such a large audience.

"Ahhhhh!"

"What is this?!"

Everyone panicked, and a few fell from their seats.

"Don't worry everyone! This is a new technology in the outside world… just sit back, relax, and enjoy the show… don't sweat on the small stuff."

Cross had used his devil-fruit powers to send calming sounds right into people's ears. Fortunately for him, people's nerves were already calm enough from being really drunk.

…

Some comments throughout the show…

"Fuck the empire… they're exactly oppressive like the Arlong pirates…"

"Ooh, I'm going to train just like how Luke Skywalker did…" Chabo said, clenching his fist with determination.

…

"Aah, that Han Solo's Wookie companion's so cute. I want one friend like that Cross!" Noelle's eyes glittered, and she set her mind towards bothering Cross for one later.

…

"Whatttt, it's actually his father…! No way!"

"This death star is like Arlong's beast that destroyed the Goso village.

"Yayy…! The resistance has won! Wohoooo!"

…

After 3 hours of drinking and watching such an inspiring tale, everyone was in high spirits. They discussed and compared their situation with the Star Wars movie

It was unknown whether Cross wanted to inspire them or just narrated a random movie for his entertainment; regardless, it was a night he won't remember.

"Guys… watching this story. I feel like we all need to do something about Arlong!" A villager said.

"Y-Yeah, we should totally go and kill him now!"

"For the rebellion!"

All the drunk villagers had the same crazy idea all of a sudden. The idea also started sounding really inviting to Cross, who was itching to let lose some of his powers. Luckily, there was one person there who was still sober.

"Cross… isn't this a little too much… we will die trying to rebel." Chabo said.

"Do or do not. There is no try."

Cross shamelessly plagiarized quotes from a famous someone. Consequently, all the drunk villagers applauded with enthusiasm.

"I still don't know exactly what it means but… For the rebellion!"

"Fuck Arlong Pirates…. For the rebellion!"

The drunk villagers carried Cross into the air and started chanting rebellion quotes.

"Cross, do you think we can do this?" Chabo clenched his jaw, vengeance returning into his mind.

All the drunk villagers turned their heads towards Cross, waiting for their pseudo-captain for a decision.

"Mwah ha… I find your lack of faith disturbing Chabo… This is a new day, a new beginning."

Cross's cheeks glowed from pride for using so many Star Wars dialogues in one day.

Thus, all the drunk villagers with Cross as their leader headed towards the Arlong Park. Cross ordered a few things from Noelle, who was watching the entire scene with pure amusement. Noelle reluctantly complied with Cross's demands, rushing to complete them before the main event starts.

Along the way to the park, some sober villagers had tried to stop Cross's rebellion. A few set up a blockade to prevent passage; however, they were eventually pushed aside by the aggressiveness of the drunk group.

Genzo, Nojiko, and Bellemere were watching the scene with wide eyes.

"Everyone, stop! Don't ruin everything we've done for the past 8 years!"

"Cross… what the hell are you doing?! You already know Arlong's tyranny!"

Genzo and Nojiko yelled at the group, their faces pale. They knew that if we went any further, we may never return.

"Everyone… Arlong, that two-bit manga villain is just torturing Nami with false promises. Join me to bring the asshole to justice. Give up false hope…. And for the rebellion!"

Uoooohhhhh!

For reasons unknown, Cross further reignited his drunk followers fighting spirits. Perhaps he was high on adrenaline and didn't care anymore for the consequences. As a result of his words, a few sober villagers including Dr. Nako joined his rebellion.

Finally, Nojiko, Bellemere and Genzo blocked Cross's path with their weapons unleashed.

"We won't let you go any further… You have to beat us to go ahead!"

Their strong determination stopped the charge for a second; however, Cross's group had been in anguish for too long to be stopped by something like this.

"It's no use… our hearts are set! I didn't believe Arlong from the start… I rather die than see Nami heartbroken when Arlong betrays her."

Dr Nano's facial muscles tensed, and he kept moving forward.

"Move out of the way you all! Let's go everyone and show them our spirits and hope."

Everyone charged at Cross's words. The trio had no choice but to knock out Cross, the leader, to stop the rebellion.

Bhamm… Unluckily for them, Cross was too drunk and ran right into them. The massive difference between their physical strength effectively pushed them aside. Thereafter, Nojiko, Bellemere, Genzo gritted their teeth and followed Cross's group to the Arlong Park.

For the rebellion!!! The villagers marched.

Dark clouds gathered around as the 'rebels' approached the Arlong park. The clouds each carried dry lightning storms that contained up to hundreds of millions of voltage. These storms were being attracted to the violent intentions of a certain someone.

Soon the Arlong Park came into the the view of the rebels...