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The meeting.

"You're hurting your own body in order to be with people double your own size. That's flat out wrong and idiotic. Are you two going to keep letting him do this?" Garp yelled at me then Aokiji and Akainu.

I fixed my clothes and turned toward Garp while saying, "Damn you! Stop acting like I'm a child! I chose to do it, I initiated it, I would do it again. I got a little hurt, like every other person on their first time, and I'm fine. Do you know how I know? It's because on some of your training when I was a kid, I lost entire limbs. I sewed them back on and went on my merry way three days later. Did I complain about it? No, if you knew you would stop training me."

"....." all three looked at me silently as they thought.

"I am a god damn adult. If I knew the results were like this, I'd still do it. Simply because it could be worse. The reason it's taking so long to heal is because of small parts being decimated so I need completely new ones. Why do you think nobody knew the first time? You honestly think I could fit either in me without getting hurt? Seriously?!" I yelled at them.

"Um... My lord, your speaking romanian..." Aka said.

"My brain hurts so bad that I'm mixing up languages..." I said as I calmed down.

"That was French and chinese...." Aka said.

"....Bath." I said and looked at Aka.

"....Russian..." Aka whispered.

"Sigh.... Please relay what I said.. I'm taking a bath.." I said and turned on the bath again. While Aka explained, I scrubbed my body with my loofah on a stick, rinsed and sat in the middle of the bath and smiled toward the group as they listened to my words from Aka's mouth.

Akainu's mouth twitched before he stepped to the side and started taking his clothes off, "Least I can do is try to alleviate the pain."

Aokiji glared at him. "You've done enough. He has a fever, I'll take care of him," he said and took his shirt off.

"Both of you out!" Garp yelled.

I couldnt help laughing before reaching for the ashtray, "You dont mind if I have a smoke right?"

"Is he going to throw that at us?" Aokiji asked.

"He was confirming you didnt mind him smoking his 'cigarettes'." Aka said.

"Yes I mind. He shouldnt be smoking," Aokiji said a little fed up.

"Its tea leaves wrapped in tea leaves with a bit of a cotton filter. Do you really mind?" Akainu said and stepped over to scrub his body.

"Damn you, I got distracted!" Aokiji finished stripping and started scrubbing his body.

"I said leave!" Garp yelled fed up.

"Its too late my friend," Aka said to Garp, "They wont listen to you unless he listens to you. They feel responsible so let them try to make it up to him."

Garp sighed and left the bathroom with Aka while Akainu and Aokiji sat in the giant bath with me. I used the special glove and lit a cigarette before storing the glove away. After my smoke, I leaned against the two and yawned.

Aokiji leaned my head onto his chest and tried to wash my hair. Akainu tried to gently massage and wash my thighs. Key word in both was tried, both were competing with each other as well as being unused to fragile things. I snaked my way away from both and rubbed my head and thighs, "Stop competing, it hurts."

Aokiji sighed and apologized. Akainu smiled defeatedly. "Can we not just enjoy a bath..." I said and looked at the water.

"Sorry.. Come on, baths are supposed to be relaxing right?" Akainu said with a smile.

"What do you actually have in mind?" Aokiji said.

I smiled and laid across both of their laps, my head and shoulders on Aokiji's lap and my ass on Akainu's. Both sighed and simply leaned back against the edge of the tub, occasionally glaring at eachother.

I must have fallen asleep in the bath because I dont remember getting out, getting dressed in my pajamas, or even being brought to a secret meeting between Aokiji, Akainu, Garp, and Sengoku. I woke up, my head in someone lap while they petted my head. Stretching slightly, I tried to sit up but couldnt move much. The person I was using as a pillow seemed to realize I was awake but didnt react at all.

That's when Sengoku finally broke.. "You mean to tell me that all three of you somehow made odd relationships with the same person? Have you not realized that he could very well be a spy? Have you not thought about what would happen to you, your career, the reputation of the navy, or even the impact on the government if one day he decided to just leave?"

I could hear Akainu getting mad before he even spoke. When he did, however, he simply said, "You just dont know him. Have you thought of the impact he would cause if he were reveal himself as a marine? People would only see a kid, the revolt would be worse than if he defected. Not to mention that he cant advance in his career here, let alone be allowed to be seen in public, yet he still has remained silent and unseen even when all three of us gave him all the opportunity to do so."

"Indeed. He is the type to silently endure everything and wave it off at the same time. He went so far as to wave off... He simply doesnt care about himself, his well being, or anything revolving around him except his love of tea. He will go above and beyond for every single person he sees fit to do so with but damn everyone who is his enemy." Aokiji added from next to Akainu.

'So it seems I'm in Garps lap... What are you doing Aka?' I thought.

'I'm playing ninja under the request of Garp. You were talking in your sleep but nobody knows the languages you spoke except me and I refused to speak... Please be more aware of your surroundings..' Aka sent me.

'Noted. Sorry my friend.' I sent and started feeling queasy. I lightly tapped the leg I was on and forced my body to move to the closest trashcan. The group seeing me move, silently watched as I threw up and slid down the wall panting. "Damn.... lungs..... hurry....up....repair.....," I panted out in a whisper.

"Now I want an explanation on what really happened to him. Why did you say he fought a tiger?" Sengoku said to Akainu.

"That's all you told him?!" Garp yelled at Akainu then glared at both Akainu and Aokiji.

"If you know, then you tell me, Garp," Sengoku said.

"Fine..." Garp went on to explain about what happened, the effects it caused me, what exactly was going on in my body, and how long it'll take to heal. Sengoku looked at Akainu and Aokiji without giving his true emotions away, but you could see the fire in his eyes as if ready to kill. Once Garp stopped speaking, my lungs had healed enough for me to properly speak.

"Like I said already, I will heal. Im not dieing, I'm not in pain, and I'm not regretting my decisions. I'm 18, stop treating me like I'm a child!" I said and sighed, "Am I even speaking the right language right now?"

"...Yes it's the right language... ahem, if you dont mind, can you explain about the full extent of your abilities?" Sengoku said as he calmed down.

"Sure... Besides my immunity to heat, cold and poison, I can gain others in odd ways. Regeneration, immortality with a price, ...." I went on to explain the skills I have and didnt mention what my equipment could do, where it comes from, my system, or even my shinigami eyes. At the end of the explanation, I brought out a cigarette and looked at it, "Since I cant eat or drink, I need my tea in other forms... You dont mind do you?"

"What's so special about tea? And why would smoking have anything to do with tea?" Sengoku asked with a gleam in his eyes.

"May I?" I asked again.

Garp handed me an ashtray and sighed, "Dont let others see you."

"Aye sir!" I laughed a bit picturing a certain flying cat. I put my glove on and snapped my fingers, making a flame appear before I put the glove away, "You see Earl Grey is black tea with bergamot citrus extract. Compounds in bergamot and black tea may act as antioxidants, promote healthy digestion, and lower your cholesterol and blood pressure levels. The bergamot in Earl Grey tea has been known to have a calming effect on people, as well as to boost a person's mood. This is due to bergamot's natural aromatherapy qualities. In this way Earl Grey is a good natural solution for people suffering from depression, stress and anxiety. Just to name a few.. I'm smoking tea leaf wrapped tea leaf with dried bergamot peel and a cotton filter. Tea helps..."

"....How much tea do you go through in a day?" Sengoku asked.

"Impossible to say. I use it in everything. Soaps, snacks, smokes, drinks, toothpaste, spray, decoration, pillows, blanket, towels... I'm forgetting a few but yeah.." I said and put my cigarette out.

"Why do you have so much and where do you get it from?" Sengoku asked but all ears perked up.

"Its a classified secret. However I'll gift you a tree of bergamot and black tea leaves..." I said and gave him a small tree, "Just water it once a day and leave it in the sun. It will never die of natural causes... I'm entrusting this precious tree to you... Please take care of it..... I only have a few trees of it so please...."

"...." nobody spoke, looking between me and the tree as large as they were. I smiled slightly and looked at the precious tree with a slightly sad look. 'Good bye my friend...'

-ding-

-For gaining a bit of Sengokus trust, you have recieved 1,000p, 10 instant regenerative potions as well as 'the beginners book to being a field medic' with an emergency medical kit-

"Aiya... My heart...." I put my hand on my chest as it burned, 'Damn timing...!'

"It pains you to give a tree away?" Sengoku looked at me like I was stupid.

I shook my head and started coughing slowly getting up and leaning against the wall facing the trashcan, "no... cough..... its... my... cough cough cough.....heart...," I threw up then fell to the ground and passed out for a moment.

I couldnt see but I could hear them panic, I waved at them trying to wave them off. They quieted down as I was picked up and turned on my side. 17 minutes is how long it took for my heart to connect and continue working. I lost some part of me in those few minutes and I dont like it.

I slowly started breathing and gave my mouth a rinse and brushed my teeth before grabbing another smoke. I waved them off again, "I'm fine. Dont worry about it."

"....That was your heart..." Akainu said with a half crazed look in his eyes.

"And the issue is?" I asked confused.

"That it is your heart..." Akainu said slowly with a hint of anger.

"I still dont see the problem. I'm fine, alive, breathing, and talking to you, so what is the actual problem? You saw my other organs when I threw them up but now it's my heart and you act like this?" I said confused and a tad angry back to him.

"Calm down, we were just surprised. It's not something you see everyday, so you can understand our surprise, right?" Aokiji said and smiled faintly.

"I get that but seriously, I'm fine... I would like to change out of my pajamas please..." I said and sighed.

"...." nobody spoke so I frowned.

"Look, yall fuckers brought me here when I only remember taking a bath. Somebody has to help me change and I dont even know where to go even if I could go by myself." I stated.

"Just change here..." Sengoku said and turned his chair around to face away.

'System, use a ticket to get Eraser heads hero suit.' I thought.

-ding-

-Eraser heads complete hero suit gained-

"I like this one...." I said and put the clothes next to me.

Garp sighed and changed my clothes, albeit a little fed up. "What is with the goggles and scarf?"

"....I'll put the goggles back... That is a certified capture rope turned scarf... At least let me wear the scarf..." I complained.

"I'm done... A certified capture scarf? What do you even need that for?" Garp said fed up. Sengoku turned around and chuckled at Garps expense.

"Akainu, put this around your hand and turn it to lava." I said with a smile.

Akainu did as I asked but his hand wouldnt turn to lava. He looked at it oddly then back at me, "Sea prison stone?"

"I don't know. But it's a scarf and I like it." I said with a smile.

"We are so far off from the topic of the actual meeting..." Sengoku said with a sigh.

"Right... What's the meeting about?" I asked.

"The war and what your planning since you're also here. We cant show you to the world, your too powerful and young, so what's your plan," Sengoku asked me.

"Garp told me to stay on his ship and keep people from stealing it... I'll be in a disguise in case people do notice me, so dont worry." I said.

"Can I ask about the disguise?" he asked.

"Sure. Its ninja. Akainu has seen it once." I said.

"With haki, you'll be found quickly," Sengoku said.

"Right, I forgot about that. This sneaky devil has brought sneaking to a new level. Even with my guard up, he still stole something from my office while I was in it. I still dont know what he took." Akainu said seriously.

"I actually switched your papers around so they were in a relatable order, changed your ink from blue to black, and took your pocket watch to clean it." I said smugly.

"...You see." Akainu sighed.

"I still dont like it.." Sengoku said with a frown.

"Then I'll wear a different outfit and be in the open near you or the admirals." I suggested.

"....What outfit?" Sengoku said slightly worried.

'System, get the robe, mask, and bandages the little girl wears in Tokyo ghoul.' I thought.

-ding-

-Used outfit ticket to get Owl complete outfit-

"I'll wear this." I said and laid it out.

"What's the bandages for?" Garp asked.

"So nobody can see my skin. My identity will be more mysterious then." I said and nodded.

"Stick to the shadows while your out there no matter what." Sengoku said.

"Aye sir!" I said and pictured the blue cat again. I chuckled slightly then asked, "Who do I stick to though?"

"The admirals, Garp, and myself. Your pet will need to stay hidden though," Sengoku said.

"Oh okay," I said and nodded, "Aka could use the rest."

"You need to rest," All four said.

"....Fine. Dont forget to feed Aka, and make sure he exercises." I said seriously.

"Where are you going to rest. I have a place here..." Akainu offered but Garp glared at him.

"He's going to my ship to sleep," Garp said.

"You just dont want us near him," Aokiji whispered.

"....Here... I'll sleep here..." I quietly said.

".....You cant sleep in the open, a marine will see you." Sengoku said.

"Not in the open, in a coffin. I'll come out in four days, spend a few hours in the bathroom and be moving after that." I said.

"You arent sleeping in a coffin, in a meeting room, or both. We have a few warlords coming so please stay hidden." Sengoku said with a sigh.

"Aye sir!" I pulled out a duffle bag, pillow and blanket. Crawled into the duffle bag and placed the pillow and blanket in before curling up, "Take me once you decide." I zipped the bag closed.

"....Weird kid.." Sengoku said.

"You dont know the half of it... Kind of makes me wonder now though. So far he has named us three as different animals, what would you be though?" Garp said looking at Sengoku.

"What do you mean? Garp are also...?" Sengoku asked.

"No! He called me an overprotective momma bear, little brat..." Garp said a tad angrily.

"I can see it," Aokiji said to which the other two agreed.

"Hey!" Garp yelled and crossed his arms, "I'm still not letting you two take him."

"So we fight you then each other to find out who does?" Akainu said.

"....Tomorrow we have a meeting with the warlords. Be there." Sengoku said and picked up my duffle bag, "You two will fight if either takes him. You will be loud if they take him, and if you take him. I'll take him since my house is silent."

"....dont forget your tree..." Garp said with a smile.

"It will stay here so the meeting room wont be such a drag. Now get out," Sengoku said and left.

'Aka, stay with Garp, Aokiji, or Akainu for a few days. I'm going to sleep at Sengokus house for some r&r for a few days and wont be awake. Dont let anybody see you!' I thought and smiled a bit. I wonder what he really has planned.

I yawned and laid there for a while before the bag was set down. I pretended to be asleep as the bag was opened and I was lifted out. He muttered quietly, "Those damn fools cant even be gentle with a scrawny little thing like you. Damn, it's already getting late.. Should I bathe him?"

As I was laid down carefully on my stomach, I could see his worry and occasional delusion run across his face. 'Hes a wolf in sheeps clothing... He already seemed like a wolf boss in front of them but he totally just showed his true wolf. His work mode is a sheep fluff compared to his delusional wolf side right now... Let's go with it.. hehe.'

"Yawn... hmm?? Where...?" I faked a yawn and looked around until I spotted Sengoku and smiled a little, "Are you busy right now?"

"...No, I have a little bit of time. Why?" he asked in his work mode.

"Where is your bathroom? I feel a little gross and dont want to dirty your house.." I said 'innocently'.

"Can you walk?" he asked with a gleam in his eyes.

"I can but not far...." I said and looked down a bit.

"...I'll bring you..." he said and sighed, before picking me up and taking me to the bathroom, "Here. Need anything else?"

"No. Thank you though." I said and smiled again. As he closed the door, I went to the tub while stumbling. I still couldnt feel my body so it was very difficult to walk. I turned on the bath and stripped before scrubbing myself. A song popped in my head so I hummed while loofah-ing my body. As I got into the bath, my body relaxed completly and I almost passed out.

When I got out, I brushed my teeth, sprayed my new black with mittens cat pajamas and lotioned my legs, arms and face with tea lotion. As I stumbled out of the bathroom, I found Sengoku at his desk looking at a few papers. "Thank you again for letting me stay here," I said quietly, trying not to startle him.

"Its no problem. Go lay down and rest." he said and tried to wave me off.

"Where?" I asked.

"The room next door is available..." he responded.

"Which way? I can help with the documents if you want." I said.

"Sigh.. I'll take you. Come on." he said and got up. He went to the door and opened it before realizing I was far behind me. "Are you coming?"

"Itll take a while, I cant cross rooms right now. I underplayed part of the issue earlier, so its not just my pain receptors that are off. I cant feel my body at all." I said with a small smile.

Sengoku frowned slightly and came over to me before lifting me and bringing me to a room next door, "You can sleep here. Dont worry." When he looked down, I was already 'asleep'.

Honestly, I was faking it so I can find his real motive still. He had lifted me like I was a child so I acted like one. My arms around his neck, head on his shoulder, legs hanging around his side. I drooled slightly on his shoulder for a complete disguise.

"Damn... what do I do with this?" he muttered to himself.