Volume 4 Chapter 24 (I)
"300, 301, 302, 303, 304….."
"Keep going, a little more pain on the training ground will allow you to survive longer in the war! Raise your voices, add some spirit!" an instructor was monitoring the training at the West Academy training ground.
Although Doc, Hara and No.13 were not on the Atlantis, they never stopped their high-intensity training.
"800…810…815"
"Hara, you have finally exceeded your limit. Your previous best was 800! Now you can get up to 815, you need to complete 10 more to finish your training" No 13 said while she continued her training. Law who was watching in the corner was sitting in a horse stance performing punches.
The 3 officers busy with training all received the same message at the same time in their minds. It was not a clear transmission more like a nudge, instinct or intuition pushing them to find more about Jaya and Shandia while being careful.
"Jaya! That name sounds familiar." Hara said out loud. "I remember reading some scripts about that place when I was still at Ohara. I think we will need to visit the library here to get more information. If I remember correctly…. A part of Jaya disappeared from the face of the world."
"No.13 you are the most senior officer, is it okay to leave the information gathering of Jaya to you? I and Hara, along with the Strawhats will get Adam ready for the trip to Jaya" Doc announced as he slowly stood up, stretching his legs while making his way to the exit.
"I think that was Brains mind transmission, we can conclude that his skill has improved once again. I will get the intel we need. We need to make haste! The last information from Marineford indicated an assault on the new stronghold built outside Mary Geoise. Let's get busy!" No.13 said as she pumped her fist in the air.
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Marineford, Captain Training Ground.
Every Captain, new or old except the officers on the Atlantis were gathered for a battle briefing.
"Everyone you have all gone above and beyond in this last year and a half. It is time to fight for our survival.
Just because we stood for the people, we fought against tyranny and oppression! We said no to turning a blind eye to injustice and abuse! Here we stand as the condemned to be wiped out of history. I refuse to have such an ending! So do you, since you stayed behind.
In the past, the marines have always tried to capture our prisoners. I must remind you that this is a war! It is going to be kill or be killed as soon as the battle starts. The rest is up to you.
Our Armies have been formed and trained. We will go on the attack! The R-Amry has bases all over the world. We will use these as rally points. Our aim in the next few months is to raid and destroy any stronghold." Commander in Chief, Monkey D. Garp announced. Beside him were the fleet Admirals for the Marines and R-Army, Kuzan and Dragon respectively. Dalmatian was also present as the Admiral of the bounty hunter armada.
"Set out!"
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"Is everything ready on your side Doc?"
"Yes, No.13! Adam is ready to set sail. Everyone is ready as well. How about the information about Jaya?" Doc asked in reply
"Jaya according to the map is located between the Kingdom of Arabasta and Water 7. Both places we have been to in the last year. There was an extract I found in the book that talks about Jaya, it says that the current landmass forming the island is only half of what it should be. This is in line with the comment that Hara made earlier. A reference was made to a biography of an explorer, Mont Norland Blac of Lvneel Kingdom. I did some extra digging. I found that this explorer stated that Jaya was a lot bigger, and was the home to the Shandians in their city of gold. This was never confirmed and he was punished by the King of Lvneel. We need to make our way to Jaya to investigate for ourselves." No.13 replied.
"My king, it took us longer than we expected but Noah is ready to sail now. The ship has been coated with the best resin on the island. We still have the problem of moving the ship. A ship of that size without engines will not move, Your Majesty" Don Den reported
"Thank you for the hard work even with all the pressure I put on you and the shipwrights, you still delivered. Leave the ship's sailing to me, this is a secret technique passed down in the lineage of kings. You have done the difficult part the rest is up to me now." King Neptune replied
"Fisher!"
"Fokaboshi"
"Ryuboshi"
"Manboshi"
"Yes! Your Majesty" Fisher replied
"Father" the princes replied
"The time has come. You and the three princes will each lead a group of fishmen to the four blues. Rose D. Ezra has already made preparations with the Coo news on how to discreetly spread the word in the 4 seas, the mission starts when we are ready. Your mission is to evacuate the 4 seas!" King Neptune announced
"But Father, won't we be noticed?" Manboshi asked, after listening to the mission he did not have any confidence that the plan will work.
"Manboshi, currently there is a great battle about to be fought. The eyes of the world will be on the battle. Now is our best time to do this! The battle itself will most like destroy part of the world. This is why Noah was created to save the people of this world when the battle starts."
"Thanks for explaining Father" Manboshi bowed
"You have my blessings, Set off!" King Neptune announced.
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As Adam sailed across the sea in the direction of Jaya, Brooks sat on the deck singing while playing his violin.
"Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
Gather up all of the crew, its time to ship out Binks' Brew
Sea wind blows, to where, who knows? The waves will be our guide
O'er across the ocean tide, rays of sunshine far and wide
Birds, they sing of cheerful things, in circles passing by
Bid farewell to weaver's tow, say so long to port renowned
Sing a song, it won't be long before we're casting off
Cross the gold and silver seas, a salty spray puts us at ease
Day and night, to our delight, the voyage never ends
Gather up all of the crew, its time to ship out Binks' Brew
Pirates ..."
"Ahem, this verse might not be appropriate." He said, Jumping to the next verse.
Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
Gather up all of the crew, its time to ship out Binks' Brew
Wave goodbye, but dont you cry, our memories remain
Our days are but a passing dream, everlasting though they seam
Beneath the moon, we'll meet again, the winds our lullaby
Gather up all of the crew, its time to ship out Binks' Brew
Sing a song and play along for all the oceans wide
After all, is said and done, you'll end up a skeleton
So spread your tale from dawn 'til dusk upon the foamy seas
Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho Yo hohoho, Yo hohoho
"I always wanted a crew with a musician on board. Brookes after all this is over will you join my Crew? I still have not given up my dream to be the Pirate King" Luffy declared out
"LUFFY, you know we are currently Marines, why will you mention something like that" Ussop yelled
"Oh Sorry, Forget what I said ok" Luffy cluelessly said
"Nami, take us to the east side of Jaya, we need to avoid Mock town. That is a gathering of pirates. I know you all are strong but let us avoid any unnecessary battles before completing the mission." No.13 ordered.