Chapter 23
[1 minute later]
*YAWN*
Brogy woke up and sat down. He looked at me.
"Did we lose?"
I nodded.
*YAWN*
Dorry also woke up.
"That was a nice nap."
He looked at me.
"Ey Ken, why did your hand turn black?"
"Never heard of Haki?"
"Haki?"
<Busoshoku Haki: Hardening>
"This is Busoshoku Haki. Have you really never heard of it?"
"Oh wait, I remember." said Borgy
"You do?" asked Dorry
"Do you still remember the terms of our duel?"
"Start fighting when the volcano goes off."
"Yes, but there was also another rule. Don't use Haki."
"Hm? Oh yeah, now I remember. We wanted to have a raw battle. If we used Haki, we could have easily beaten you, Ken."
"Hahaha, keep dreaming. If you really never used Haki since you started fighting, there is no way that you can use it as good as me."
The looked at each other and smirked.
They pointed their weapon at me.
"Are you chickening out?" asked Dorry
"Haha, fine. Come at me with all you've got."
"Busoshoku Haki: Hardening!"
Their weapons turned completely black.
*WOOSH*
*WOOSH*
'Huh!?'
I jumped back, and they missed me by just a hair.
'Their attacks suddenly became crazy fast. They must be using Haki to enhance themselves.'
"You guys are definitely strong, but I'm still stronger."
<Soru>
*WOOSH*
I appeared on Dorry's shoulder.
<Busoshoku Haki: Hardening>
*BAM*
I hit him on his cheek, but this time it felt like I hit something hard.
'Damn, he covered his cheek with Haki before I could hit him.'
*BAM*
Dorry hit me with his shield and sent me flying.
*BOOM*
I hit the giant skeleton.
*WOOSH*
Brogy was about to cut me in half with his axe. I grabbed the axe before it could hit me.
I glared at them.
"Playtime is over."
I disappeared from there and appeared behind Dorry. He noticed me and turned around, but before he could do anything, I already made my move.
I took out my two swords.
<Busoshoku Haki: Hardening>
They turned black.
<Two sword style: Disarm>
*SLICE*
*SLICE*
I cut his sword and shield into little pieces.
*WOOSH*
I appeared on his shoulder and pointed my swords at his throat.
"Do you want to continue?"
"Gegyagyagyagya, fine, you've won."
"But you still have to fight me." said Brogy
I glared at him, but he didn't back down.
I smiled.
"It was a good choice to recruit you two."
*WOOSH*
I was about to land on his head, but he covered his head with his shield. He then tried to use his axe to cut me down.
<Two sword style: Disarm>
"Busoshoku Haki: Hardening!"
He covered his axe and shield with Haki, so I aimed for his wrists.
*SLICE*
*SLICE*
I made cuts deep enough for him to drop his weapons, but not deep enough for it to be dangerous.
"Cutting up your weapons isn't the only way to disarm you."
"Gababababababa, you've got me."
I landed on the ground.
"So, am I strong enough to be your captain?"
"Yes, Captain!" x2
"Haha, that's great!"
'Hm?'
I looked behind me and saw huge flames.
'Are they serious? That guy doesn't even know how to fight, and they are struggling with him.'
"Do you two mind helping out?"
"Of course, captain."
They started running towards the flames, and I started walking.
'Now I'll need to get enough money to buy our ship plus the giants ship. And I need to get everything before getting to Water 7. But I guess Alabasta and Skypeia should take care of that.'
I arrived at the sea and found Robert back in handcuffs.
Deuce had a proud look on his face, and Robert glared at me.
"Don't act so proud, Deuce. You were the one who let him go in the first place."
"Tsk, I can't even be happy."
"Give me the keys."
Laffitte threw me the keys.
*CLICK*
I unlocked Roberts chains.
"Huh?" x7
"What is it? I'm starting to feel bad for chaining him up like that."
Robert immediately disappeared.
"I don't know where you're going, but if you stay here, you will never be able to leave."
He immediately came back.
"It's not like you're going to give me a lift back."
"We're going to Drum Island. I can drop you off over there."
He stared at me for a little bit.
"It's not like I have a choice."
"But before we go, let's celebrate our two new crewmates!"
"YEAH!" x6
[Next day]
I woke up the next morning with a big headache.
'I really need to stop drinking so much.'
I looked around and saw everyone passed out, except for Robert. He stayed somewhere else yesterday.
I stood up and went into the forest to take a quick dump.
After taking a dump, I went back and woke everyone up.
"So you guys will be leaving?" asked Dorry
"Yes."
"Can't you stay a little longer?" asked Brogy
"No, we have things that need to be done. But don't worry, we'll see each other when your ship is made. I'll also send you guys some new weapons and armor."
I gave Dorry a bigger than a usual Den Den Mushi from the ship.
"We'll use that to communicate with each other. My number is at the bottom."
"Thank you, captain."
I looked at the rest of the crew.
"Are we ready to set sail?"
They nodded.
*WHISTLE*
Robert appeared out of the ground.
"It's time to go. Get on board."
He nodded and boarded the ship.
I looked at the two giants.
"Next time, let have a spar when you guys are at full power."
"Gababababababa, I will beat both of you next time." said Brogy
"What!? I'm the one who is going to beat both of you!"
They started butting heads.
"Don't kill each other while I'm away."
I jumped on the ship.
"Goodbye, and keep training."
"Goodbye, Captain!" x2
The waved us off as the ship started to sail away. I suddenly sensed something coming out of the water. It was a giant fish. It opened it's mouth and tried to eat us.
"Ken, what should we do?" asked Sabo
"Just leave this one to me."
I stood on the front fo the ship. I held Yubashiri right above my head.
<One Sword Style: Sea King Splitter>
*SLICE*
The massive fish got sliced in half.
"I could have easily fried that fish, but you always have to show off." said Ace
"Hm? You want to go or something?"
"Yes, and this time I'll destro-"
*BAM*
I sent his ass flying into the sea.
"Hey Sabo, go get him back."
"Why me?"
"Because you're his brother."
"But, you're also his brother."
"I saved him last time."
"Tsk, fine."
He jumped into the sea and came out with a half-alive Ace.
"That should teach you not to mess with me."
He smirked.
"One day."
"Hahaha. Yeah, maybe."