Z Saga:The End of Zephyr

Continuing where we left off

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We arrived at the island where we left Sunny and after a day, Luffy recovered from the last battle, but he is not doing well emotionally and because of that, he moved away from the group to have some private time, the bad thing is that it's raining. 

- Is that a Kairouseki bullet? - Robin asks Chopper.

- It was on Luffy's shoulder. - Chopper explains.

- I'll check on him. - I say this, taking an umbrella and going to wherever Luffy is.

- I'll go with you. - Said Nami who walks beside me using my umbrella. 

When we get to where Luffy is, we don't need to see his face, it's clear that he's not well. 

💭Hmm...that's complicated.... It took Luffy a long time to get used to Ace's death, now he has to deal with the loss of his hat.....

- How long are you going to stay there? - I hear Aokiji's voice behind me.

- Aokiji!!! - Nami screams and she immediately uses me as a hiding place.

- What is Aokiji doing here?! - Shouted Chopper and the rest of the group arrived after the two of us. 

- Everything is fine. We met him recently. - Luffy responds. 

With that, I explain to the rest of the group what happened when we talked to Aokiji and the information surprised the rest. 

- Was Z ever an admiral? - Nami asks.

- He stole the dyna stones from the navy. - Aokiji responds, leaving Robin surprised.

- The dyna stones?! - Robin said.

- What are they? - I ask.

- I've heard that they are stones that have a power that can be compared to ancient weapons. When they are impacted and exposed to oxygen, they create a large-scale explosion. But due to this enormous power, its use is prohibited in civilian areas. The Navy has control over all of them, but did Z manage to steal them? - Robin asks. 

💭 Basically they're like mini nuclear bombs.....how wonderful...that doesn't exist in the original story. Apparently this is another situation from a film that I have no knowledge of.  

- He wants to use them to destroy the three "end points" of the New World. - Aokiji said.

- What are these "end points"? - I ask again.

- In the New World Sea, there are 3 magma concentration points, which are called "End Points". I had doubts when I heard this from a sailor, but do they really exist? - Nami asks Aokiji. 

- I can't believe that that busty girl turned into this skinny girl... - Aokiji comments.

- Are you paying attention?! Do these End Points really exist or not? - Said Nami. 

💭 I agree with you on this Aokiji. Who would have thought that this girl would become a busty woman. 

- They exist, yes. The first and the second.... All the pirates who heard the news about what happened to these two islands must be laughing, thinking it's nonsense. Many know the legend of the Final Points, but no one believes it. - Aokiji said. 

- But the Government investigated the legend and declared it false! - Robin responds.

- This is because the results of the investigation were different from what was announced. The World Government used every means possible to tell the world that the legend was  a lie. Don't you think it would be disastrous if pirates decided to take advantage of them? Only the Government and Navy superiors know about this. But no one ever imagined that a Former Admiral could use them. - Aokiji explains. 

- True. If it were a lie, the Navy wouldn't be in such despair. We got involved with a very dangerous guy. - Sanji comments.

- Z has already destroyed 2 of the Final Points with the dyna stones. And, if he destroys the last one, there will be a chain reaction that will connect all 3 Endpoints. - Aokiji explains, leaving the group shocked knowing that this connects with my vision. 

- The sea of the New World will be consumed by lava.... - Nami comments scared.

- Exactly. - Aokiji confirms.

-But if he does that, he will also end up killing innocent people! - Said Usopp.

- Wait one moment! He will involve civilians.... This is very wrong! - Said Chopper. 

- Don't you think you're failing to see the other side of the issue? Do you have any idea how many people pirates kill and terrorize around the world? Don't pretend you don't know. Z hates all pirates... He hates them so much that he doesn't even care about dying taking them all. - Aokiji said.

- That doesn't matter! I'm going to go get my hat back! I'll settle the score with him! - Luffy said, becoming determined. 

-Hey, are you crazy, Luffy? He's trying to destroy the New World! - Said Usopp.

- I promised Shanks. I promised I would become a great pirate and give him his hat back. If I let that guy take my hat, I won't be able to be the Pirate King. - Said Luffy.

- But you heard.... The New World will... - Usopp was going to continue, but I interrupted him.

- Usopp you very well that when Luffy gets like this, there is no going back. - I say that and look at Nami.

- Nami, what path do we follow. - I say that.

- Oh yes, let's see.... - Nami said, going to where Sunny is. 

- I already left my life in Captain Luffy's hands, so I'm going with him. - Brook said.

- So let's go. - Said Luffy, going to where Sunny is.

- Do we really need to do this? Isn't the fate of the New World too much for us? - Usopp asks.

- Are you two staying? - Brook asks.

- What are you thinking, idiot?! Who said that? Of course I will! I am a brave warrior of the sea! Isn't that right, Chopper? - Said Usopp. 

- Yes! Let's go. It's war against that bandit! - Shouted Chopper. 

With that the two fearful men let out a war cry and they ran to their ship. 

- Franky, is there much left? - Robin said.

- It's ready! The concert is over! We can leave at any time! SUPER! - Franky shouted, striking a pose and everyone started laughing.

- Guys, thank you. - Luffy thanks him.

- What's this conversation? - Everyone speaks at the same time and we start laughing again. 

- It looks like you guys have made up your mind. The island where the last Final Point is, where Z is...is in that direction. - Aokiji said, placing a compass on top of a barrel.

- An Eternal Pose?! Why are you giving this to us? - Nami asks in surprise. 

- What do you mean "why"? Without this you won't get to where Z is. The Navy is in action, they are also heading to the last island. Since 2 Final Points have already been destroyed, now the Navy is taking it seriously. If you lost to Z, you will be destroyed along with the New World. Even if they win, they will be surrounded by the Navy and perhaps destroyed, if Saito doesn't return to normal. Either way, I want to see how this ends. - Said Aokiji, leaving. 

- We started out wanting to make Nami and the others return to normal, and now this has turned into a battle that will decide the future of the New World. Guys, do you remember that stronger equipment? - Franky said. 

With our path decided we take the equipment that the old man promised he would give us when we go after Z. The equipment is weapons from the pirates who were defeated by Z. I dress in an outfit that is very similar to Barba's outfit White, the only difference is that the cloak on my back is not white but red and yellow, and of course the cloak is quite big for me, but I wore it anyway. 

With everyone ready, the group begins to enter the Sunny to leave for the last island where Z is. Arriving close to the island we had to deal with Z's fleet, but Sunny managed to clear the way and the moment we arrived on the island we were welcomed by Z's crew. 

- Where's Z?! Let us pass! - Shouted Luffy, who began to advance into the island. 

Each of the hats went to a part of the island, Sanji went to deal with the ninja, I went to look for where Ain was, Luffy went to where the volcano is and the rest went to deal with the rest of the crew. 

I separated from the group and arrived in a hot area with lava rocks everywhere. 

💭Well, I ended up separating myself from the others...

- But I have to admit that the view from here is good... - I say this touching one of the lava pillars.

- Mode-Mode! - I hear Ain's voice and see the pillar I touched turning into lava.

- I won't let it reach the Master! I'll stop you here! - Ain said.

- So you came. Excellent! Takes the trouble out of looking for you. Nothing against you, but I have to get me and my friends back to normal. - I say this removing Yamato from its sheath. 

- It's true that if you weren't a child I might not have beaten you. But this will help you save time. I don't mind dying for Master Z's ideals. - Ain said and I let out a laugh. 

- So are you ready to follow him to his death? It's funny you say that when the last time we fought, I felt hesitation in your daggers. - I say that with a smile and that irritated Ain.

- Don't be full of yourself, damn emperor! - Ain said, not happy. 

With that, Ain started the battle and unfortunately for her, I decided to use my observation Haki against her, it may be exaggeration on my part, but I don't want to risk her touching me and me stopping existing or her putting lava on my feet, because of this I was able to defend and dodge all of Ain's attacks without any problems. 

After noticing that she is at a great disadvantage, she starts to retreat and throws orbs at two pillars next to me, making lava, but I swing my katana, creating a wave of wind that prevents the lava from falling on me. 

- Okay, if you don't want to come to me, I'll come to you myself. - I say this in a serious tone and I could see that it affected Ain.  

The fight continues and Ain continues to defend herself, she even tried to use a lava pillar, but it didn't work out very well, then she used two revolvers and threw several bullets at me and I simply cut them all into pieces. 

This scared her and I took advantage of this and disarmed her, now with nothing to defend herself I finish the fight by punching her in the stomach, obviously not very hard and Ain falls to the ground. 

- You may have loyalty, but you don't have the conviction to waste your life in his cause. - I comment on that and keep Yamato. 

Soon after, I feel my body changing and after a few seconds, I am in my normal shape and my strength has returned. 

- I'm back! - I say this happy to be back and look at Ain who is still a little conscious.

- Can you tell me who exactly your Master is? - I ask this and Ain looks at me irritated. 

- Why do you want to know emperor? Will it matter at all when you kill him?! - Ain said.

- I'm not going to kill him. In fact, our reason for being here is because of the Hat he took, but I'm also here to deal with the dyne stones. Leaving that aside, the reason I'm asking this is why he's going to such lengths to simply kill himself and take everyone around him? Even though he is a former Admiral, this is too much. Something happened to make him this way. - I said that and Ain was silent for a while. 

-My master was a great Admiral in his time. He was a teacher to many members of the old navy and his dream is to be a hero. But these goals of his were destroyed when pirates killed his wife and son and he was unable to protect them. This affected him a lot in the past, but the last straw was when pirates killed his students along with his right-hand man on a training day at sea. That killed my Master inside, but the situation got worse when the same pirate who killed my companions became Shishibukai and he gained immunity from the government. That was nonsense that caused the master to become what he is now! That's why I hate you pirates and the damn Navy!!! - Ain screams and I remain silent. 

💭 Betrayed by the injustice of this world.....and not being able to even avenge the death of his own family....

- Okay. Now I know enough. - I say this as I turn around heading towards where the volcano is.

- Advice from a former teacher to a student. Don't waste your life, you have a future ahead of you and you clearly have your own dreams to follow. If you want to change this system, then fight for It. Because we both know this won't change anything. - I say this leaving Ain. 

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Arriving where Luffy and Z are, I see the two fighting like two UFC fighters, they are both using Armament Haki and Z doesn't have his special arm. The rest of the Straw Hats also arrived and I see Nami, Robin and Chopper are normal. After a huge exchange of punches, Z falls on his back and Luffy is on his feet. 

- It looks like nothing exploded. - I say this breathing a sigh of relief.

- Frankly, this fight ended at the right time. That was close. - Sanji comments and Usopp, Chopper, Brook and Nami run to where Luffy is. 

- Those who follow their dreams destroy and step over everything that gets in the way. Take your hat and take my life. - Said Z.

- I don't want your life. I was already satisfied. Continue with your life, because that doesn't interest me. - Luffy said with his classic smile.

- No. I'm also satisfied. - Z responds. 

The Straw Hats went to congratulate Luffy who won the battle and Ain and Binz arrived too. 

- Ain.... Binz..... - Z said, getting up from the floor.

- I'm sorry for giving you so much trouble... - Said Z.

- I...I..... I'm happy to see that you're alive. - Ain said holding back tears. 

-  It seems like everyone is gathered here. - Said a voice that I instantly recognized.

- So the Navy sent you, Kizaru! - I say this with a serious expression.

- It's a shame to see Straw Hat and Master Zephyr so finished like this. But since you're all going to die, that doesn't make any difference.... - Kizaru said. 

- Hmpf. It looks like I have to deal with him... - I say this by drawing Yamato.

- You all came.... - Z said, leaving me surprised when I see him walking towards the huge army of Sailors.

- In the end, I did what I wanted. Now I need to pay the price for doing what I wanted. Otherwise, I won't be able to face those who came before me. Luffy of the straw hat. Don't you have your own adventure to follow? Let Z take care of the rest! - Zephyr said with a big smile. 

💭Is he going to sacrifice himself?! 

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3 person vision 

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- Old Man! - Luffy shouted.

- Master.... master, no! - Ain runs towards Z, but a huge wall of ice separates the two.

- Kuzan! Did you create this tomb for me? - Zephyr said with a happy smile and Kuzan disappeared from sight after that. 

Ain keeps punching the ice wall, but she can't do anything but cry knowing that her Master is going to die. 

- Come on guys....we have already achieved our objective. We have no time to lose. - Saito said with an expression of mourning, knowing Z's sacrifice. 

With that, the group begins to flee the island before the Navy goes after them.

While this is happening on Z's side he is fighting more than 100,000 soldiers plus reinforcements from officers and Kizaru, Z is fighting giving his all. 

- Yasakani no magatama! - Said Kizaru prepares his attack and Z looks at his former student with a big smile.

- Borsalino! - Z said Kizaru's name.

- Goodbye, Master Zephyr! - Kizaru shouted, shooting many shots of light and all of them hit Z straight through his body. 

Z spits blood and he backs up against the ice wall, but he continues to smile and the naval officers have sad looks on their faces having to kill their beloved former teacher and one of them starts to shed tears. 

- Listen everyone! This will be your last training from me!!! - Z shouted, preparing himself once again and he advances again. 

During this fight, the Straw Hats managed to escape the island without any problems and Z continued to fight until his last breath, until a point came where the Navy won the battle.

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Following day 

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On the island the soldiers have made a tomb in Zephyr's honor and Ain and Binz are crying at Zephyr's grave. 

- Do not cry! -Shouted Aokiji who is behind Z's students.

- He ended his life the way he wanted. Don't you think that's admirable?! - Aokiji said in a tone that sounds like he's about to cry, and he's holding his teacher favorite drink that he admired in the past. 

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Many years in the future.....

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In the world of Naruto.

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It's a peaceful day in Konoha and in the town square a boy with blond hair and green eyes punches a child in the face which makes the child flinch a little. 

- We will remember this! - Shouted the child who leaves with his group. 

A lot of children start to celebrate seeing a boy defending a girl from having her toy destroyed and the boy has a white cloth as a cape and he is wearing a green pendant around his neck which is a gift from his mother, in addition to a bandana from your village. 

- You can face me whenever you want! - Said the boy and he starts to strike a pose. - I am the future great Hero of Konoha! My name....

The wind begins to pass, lifting the boy's cloak and he reveals his hero's name, behind the statue of his Father.....Saito Tatsumaki. 

- It's Z! 

End of the Z Saga