The Demon Heir
The crew spent a month at Water Seven.
Not only to get the mast completely repaired, but also to take care of any other damage the Oro Jackson had sustained.
The ship hadn't had a proper look-over for two years from what the rest of the crew told me.
While we stayed on the island I got to know Tom better.
As well as Kokoro and Tom's giant frog bet Yokozuna.
But I never got a glimpse of Franky or Iceburg.
Which made me realized Tom hasn't recruited them yet.
Though I know it's only a matter of time before he does.
Overall the stay on Water Seven was nice.
Really relaxing, considering I didn't do any training at all that entire month.
But as they say: All good things must come to an end.
Once the new month began we set sail, bidding Tom and his workers farewell until the next time we met.
Having no idea what was waiting for us ahead.
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A crate in hand I walked alongside Buggy and Shanks who are also carrying crates.
We are headed back to the ship.
Having stopped on an island we are making a re-supply run.
In fact this is going to be our last one for a while.
Since the other day Roger told us he's seen enough of Paradise and wants some more exciting adventures, so he announced we are finally heading to the second half of the Grand Line.
The New World.
Which matches up perfectly with what I remember about the timeline.
Since next year the Roger Pirates will face off with Shiki "The Golden Lion" and his fleet, an event that will become known as the Edd War.
And honestly I can't wait.
Since that war will be the perfect chance for me to see exactly where I stand against those who have traveled the New World extensively.
Just thinking about it brings a smile to my face.
"Hey Sieg, why are you grinning like that?" Shanks asked me.
"Oh it's nothing. I'm just thinking about something that makes me extremely happy is all." I told him.
"Alright then." Shanks said.
We three then continued in silence and arrived at where the Oro Jackson was docked.
Placing the crates on board we all sat down to rest, since our job is finally finished.
But right after we did so I immediately stood up and got on guard.
Since I sensed an extremely powerful presence filled with malicious intent approaching us.
And I wasn't the only one.
Sunbell and several other of the Roger Pirates who are currently aboard the Oro Jackson put up their guards as well.
As the presence continued to get closer and closer I moved to the side of the ship to see if I could spot the threat.
I did.
It was none other than Douglass Bullet.
Also eventually known as "The Demon Heir".
A guy who managed to destroy an entire nation on his own. A guy who has all three types of haki, and a powerful devil fruit. A guy who trashed members of the "Worst Generation" like it was nothing, and a guy who could only be stopped by a Buster Call.
He's here.
(A/N: I messed up. The wiki said Bullet challenged Roger at age 15 and then joined his crew. But for this fanfic I will make Bullet 17. That way he is the proper age when canon begins)
I knew he challenged Roger and then joined the crew but I never knew exactly when.
Looks like that time has come.
Bullet continued walking until he came to stand in front of the Oro Jackson.
The moment he did so he looked up at me and we locked eyes.
As soon as we did I felt an overwhelming pressure. Still I chose not to back down.
Seeing this Bullet gave me a grin.
Though I have no idea if that's good or bad.
"Hey, you." Bullet called out to me. "Bring me your captain."
"That's quite a demand." I retorted. "Why?"
"Don't talk back you weakling. Just bring me your captain." Bullet said.
"First off he's not on board. Secondly, my name is Siegreich. What's yours?" I asked him.
"You'll never know." Bullet said. "Well then if your captain isn't here then call for him."
"No way." Sunbell said. Coming up to my side to look at Bullet. "We would never bring our captain around for the likes of a kid like you." He said.
"I see. Then if you won't willingly bring him to me I'll just have to make you." Bullet said.
As soon as he did so the air changed again.
Then before I could even blink Bullet was in front of Sunbell. Delivering a punch to his face.
Taking the blow head on Sunbell was sent flying across the deck.
Landing Bullet turned to me and punched.
But that's when I turned into clouds and avoided his blow.
Praciticing with Rayleigh and the others I've gotten better at using my logia defense on command, as well as staying calm while doing so.
Seeing Bullet was stunned for a moment I acted.
I turned both my arms into thunder clouds and then hit Bullet with [Rakiri].
It blew him back, but that only worked a second.
In an instant he was in front of me again.
"Nice try. But its worthless." He told me.
Bullet then coated his right fist in armament haki and slammed it into my face, driving me into the deck of the ship.
Ignoring the ringing in my ears I marveled at Bullet's power a bit.
To think he would already know haki.
He really is strong.
That's why I want to fight him even more.
"Sieg!" My crewmates shouted.
As they did so Bullet turned towards them, cracking his neck as he did so.
"So I hurt your friend. Then come at me and try to avenge him." Bullet said. Making a "come hither" motion with his hands as he did so. "Be a good warm-up before Roger gets here."
"Heh." I said. "Bullet you are strong, but defeating captain Roger is something you will never be able to accomplish." I said.
"Quiet weakling!" Bullet said.
Kicking me in the gut as he did so.
"For someone who got beat so easily to tell me that I will lose. Pathetic." Bullet spat at me.
"Sure I may be weaker than you now, but that might not always be the case." I retorted. Ignoring the pain in my gut as I did so.
"Know your place." Bullet told me.
He then hit me with a wave of his Conqeurors haki.
'So he even has this already as well.' I thought.
Feeling his power.
Despite this I won't back down.
I won't falter.
I won't take back my words.
And I will not stay on the ground.
I will not!
Looking Bullet dead in the eyes I moved to stand to my feet, and as I did so his Conquerors haki increased.
But I pushed back, showing him my own resolve as I did so.
"I won't back down from you!" I shouted at Bullet.
As I did so I felt something inside me awaken.
A power that made me feel like I could stand above all.
Instantly I knew what it was.
The Color of the Supreme King.
Conquerors haki.
Looks like I have it after all.
Feeling the power awaken I put a smirk on my face.
Then I unleashed my Conquerors haki and it clashed with Bullet's
Causing the future "Demons Heir" to look at me dumbfounded.
Now that is priceless.