Chapter: XVII -{Future Plans}-

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Narrator: Shiraga remains determined on his adventure, striving for immortality and unmatched strength. Though his goals seem far, he presses forward, facing challenges, gaining knowledge, and growing stronger.

The path is long, but he stays committed, knowing the journey itself was valuable. With patience and unwavering belief, he pursues his destiny of becoming immortal and the strongest.

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BURP*

I sat back in his chair, patting my stomach after finishing my meal. Using a napkin, I wiped my lips.

"Well, I'm full now. Time to go meet up with Sanji," I thought to myself, pushing my chair back and heading towards the door.

I walked through the dimly lit halls, the flickering torches casting eerie shadows on the walls. My steps echoed as I descended one flight of stairs, then another, my annoyance growing with each step. "For fuck's sake, we don't need all these stairs."

Finally, I reached the cold and damp dungeon, where Sanji was huddled in a corner, tears streaming down his face.

"Sanji? What happened?" I said as I approached the cell.

Sanji looked up, his eyes red and swollen. He tried to steady his voice as he spoke, "It's... it's nothing, Shiraga. I just want to leave this place.."

I chuckled "You should've just said so from the start...bastard,"

"Shiraga, you were the only person who was kind to me, including mother, but you know she's..." Sanji's voice trailed off, unable to finish his sentence.

"I never talked to her because I was always busy, but I know she was a nice person," I replied, my voice softened.

In the dimly lit dungeon, Sanji's brows furrowed in a deep rage, his eyes ablaze with hatred.

"Yeah... It was all because of Judge, and this place is the reason why she died," Sanji said with a voice trembling with emotion. His fists clenched, and his body tensed.

In contrast, I observed Sanji. My smirk, hidden from Sanji's view.

"Why don't you get your revenge?" I asked casually.

Caught in the storm of his emotions, Sanji failed to notice the sly smirk on My face. "I'm not strong enough!" he responded, his voice trembling. "I want to kill him! "

My eyes gleamed, seeing the opportunity I had been waiting for. "Well, I'll help you escape, and you'll get strong enough to get your vengeance," I said with a sinister charm.

Sanji didn't notice the smirk, and his eyes widened with a glimmer of hope. "You would do that for me?" he asked, almost disbelieving.

A cold chuckle escaped my lips. "Of course," I replied. ' Having a blood lusted Sanji by my side is going to make my organization stupidly overpowered. ' I thought.

Fueled by the thought of revenge, Sanji couldn't help but break into a wide smile that was visible even under his face mask. Deep inside, a burning desire to kill Judge and the entire Germa family consumed him.

As the minutes passed, the fury in Sanji's eyes began to subside, and he shook his head as if snapping out of a trance. "Uh, I lost focus for a second," he mumbled, trying to regain his composure.

...

Sanji's demeanor changed as he crawled closer to me. "Shiraga, have you ever heard of the All Blue?" he asked eagerly.

"Uh, yeah, I've heard of it. It's where all the blues are connected and filled with fish from each sea," I answered, my wicked smile gone.

Sanji's eyes lit up with excitement. "So you have! Do you believe it exists?" looking up at Shiraga with a curious look.

I thought for a moment, rubbing the back of my head. "Well, I think if you truly believe it's real, then it exists," I replied with a reassuring smile.

" Shiraga sometimes, I think we're not the same age. I feel like your a old man trapped in a Childs body. " Sanji smiled a bit at Shiraga answer.

"Yeah right..." I awkwardly chuckled. I looked away to the right, a small bead of sweat forming on my cheek.

Sanji squinted as he observed me closely, "No, you definitely are!" He burst into laughter, rolling on the ground and holding his stomach.

' Looking past Sanji's pervy tendencies, he's actually really smart, ' I thought.

/[A: Debate me on that opinion if you think I'm wrong.]\

As Sanji's laughter subsided, My annoyed expression turned into a grin "Getting to know you for all these years, I feel like deep down, you're a pervert,"

Sanji's brows furrowed, "Hey, those jokes aren't funny...."

I pointed dramatically up the stairs, "Look! Is that a cute girl with big titties?! "

Immediately, Sanji's eyes widened with excitement, as he tried to look up the stairs, pushing his head against the bars of his cell, desperately attempting to get a glimpse.

"Where? Where?" Sanji asked eagerly, almost forgetting that he was in a dungeon.

I couldn't help but shake my head '... How can you a pervert at such a young age, Sanji really is hopeless. '

Sanji looked up at Shiraga and just chuckled. But soon, his smile faded, and he asked, "Hey, Shiraga, do you plan on staying here?"

"Nah, I have no intention of staying here my whole life," I replied casually.

Sanji's eyes brightened, "Then, will you escape with me?"

I hesitated for a moment before responding, "Well, I'm going to have to decline. There are still a few things left for me to do."

"Oh..." Sanji's frowned.

"Don't worry. After I help you escape, I'll come visit you, and then we'll go on an adventure to find the All Blue," I promised. "So, Sanji, is that a deal?"

Sanji's face lit up, and he gave me a confident thumbs up. "Yeah!"

"Anyways, I'll figure out a plan to get you out of here," I said, rubbing my chin.

Sanji smiled, saying, "I know you'll find a way."

"Heh, anyways, I'll see you later, Sanji!" I said as I left the dungeon.

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As Shiraga stepped out of the dungeon, a sudden shift in his facial expression would've caught the attention of anyone who might be watching. In an instant, his joyful look transformed into the cold, distant gaze of a heartless killer.

' I finally see things advancing. Well, to be honest, I have thought of just keeping Sanji here, ' I thought "But first of all, I'll be too busy to train him. Second, he can't leave that cell; it'll cause too many problems for me. It's better for him to go."

I made my way back to my room. I needed time to clear my mind and focus on my next steps. As I settled into a chair, I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep.

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Knock* Knock*

A loud knock echoed through the door of my room. My body drenched in sweat, and my muscles rippling with exertion, paused mid-motion as he gripped the heavy weights overhead.

"Prince, the meeting is currently starting, you need to hurry," A sound of a woman came from outside his room.

"Tell them to wait... I'm coming," I replied, my breathing slightly heavy. I wiped the sweat from my forehead with the back of my hand, leaving streaks of dampness across my face.

His once pristine white hair was now damp and wet, clinging to his skin and his toned muscles of his body glistening.

With swirly brows furrowed in concentration, he swung heavy weights overhead.

" That's enough, let's go. "

After a rigorous training session, my arms ached, and I decided it was enough for the day. I dropped the weights to the side, wiping myself off with a towel before heading to the bathroom for a quick shower. Once refreshed, I dressed in a casual outfit and left my room, heading towards the Strategy room.

As I approached the room, I noticed Yonji, Neji, and Ichiji standing by the wall, clearly upset about something. I chose to ignore their irritated expressions and walked up to the door.

" Bullshit, why can't we go in there, but they can," Ichiji complained, his fist clenched tightly.

" Cause you're fucking weak," I replied, my gaze piercing as he looked at them without fear.

" Who you think your talking to? " Feeling challenged, Ichiji grabbed My collar, but I gave him a serious and heartless expression that made him let go.

"Touch me again, and I'll fucking kill you," I warned him. But Ichiji's face remained stoic, showing no signs of intimidation.

"Well, if you don't mind, I have business to attend to," With a smug look on my face. I opened the door, before I walked inside, I flip them off and then head inside leaving the trio outside pissed.

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'All this time, I've never been in this room, probably because I was too young. But to be fair, I still am a kid. I believe Judge wants to test my worthiness for the throne. However, I'm confused why he invited Reiju. She is older than me, but I don't think she needs to be here... Perhaps he wants to test her leadership as a commander. But then, why not invite Yonji, Neji, and Ichiji? So many questions, but no answers...' I thought.

As I stepped into the room, a sudden flash of bright light momentarily blinded me. I squinted until my eyes adjusted, I finally saw the room. In the center of the room lay a giant map of the East blue, intricate and detailed. Around the map were chairs occupied by people, each wearing a stern expression except for one empty seat. The room was filled with various trophies, swords, rocks, and an array of curious objects, including the stuffed heads of animals, a typical strategy room in its own unique way.

"Your late, Shiraga," Judge's voice echoed through the room, his tone gruff.

"Yeah, yeah, I know," I replied nonchalantly, settling into my seat. My eyes darting around the room, observing the other individuals present. Beside me sat Reiju, her focus intent on Judge, her mind seemingly absorbing every detail as she mentally took notes. The rest were Judges generals, they all had a rough look on their faces, all in end trying impress their daddy.

"Alright, since you're late, Shiraga, I'll catch you up on the plans," Judge said in a ruff tone.

"In a few months from now, we'll head towards the East Blue to capture an island called Cozia. I heard from the scouts that this island possesses a large sum of gold, and capturing it will give us the first foothold in the East Blue. It will provide a strategic advantage in terms of trades and goods," Judge continued

I rubbed my chin, and asked, "And what about the defenses of Cozia? Are they a threat to us?"

"Thankfully, this island doesn't have anybody ridiculously strong, so we can win easily. We won't have to worry about the World Government, since they won't interfere in diplomatic problems or wars between kingdoms," Judge reassured, his confidence evident.

" The last thing we need is Garp on our back or be an enemy of the World Government," Judge added on.

Reiju, who had been listening attentively, added, "If we capture Cozia smoothly, we can build a solid base for future attacks in the east blue. "

Judge nodded in agreement. "Exactly, Reiju. And once we have a stronghold in the East Blue, we can extend our influence and dominance across the seas."

"Ok, fair," I replied, "But what's the strategy to take down the island itself?"

"We haven't reached that part yet, have we? Do you have any thoughts on it?" Judge inquired, giving me the opportunity to take the stage.

The generals, while visibly displeased with the presence of a child in the war room, knew better than to voice their objections. They understood the hierarchy and the consequences of crossing Judge. So, they suppressed their frustration and let me speak.

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"Actually, I do. I believe we should attack at night," I said. "It's the best way to encircle the entire island without alerting them, leaving them with no opportunity to escape. We'll use a Transponder Snail blocker to cut off their communications with allies, preventing any calls for help. Then, we'll dispatch our men in small boats to silently eliminate the guards at the port. Once their defenses are weakened, we launch a full-scale assault, destroying their ships and any means of escape."

Judge nodded approvingly. "Well done, Shiraga," he said. "Your plan aligns closely with what I had in mind. Attacking at night will require us to leave earlier than expected, but it's a strategic advantage we can't ignore."

"But," Judge continued, his expression turning serious, "there's one thing we must be cautious about. We mustn't attack the port on the west side of the island. There's a ship called the Orbit stationed there, and it's a heavily guarded World Government vessel. Onboard are wealthy individuals that are under the government supervision. If we were to attack them, we'd not only draw the attention of Garp but also an entire fleet of marines on our backs."

"We'll avoid that ship at all costs," General A said. "Our focus should be on taking the island without arousing the World Government's suspicions. That way, we can secure the gold and establish a powerful start in the East Blue without inviting unnecessary trouble."

"Exactly," Judge replied. "This operation will be the first step in expanding our influence, and we'll execute it with precision and caution."

"Alright, that should be all for today. We'll delve deeper into the matters later. For now, get some rest. We'll be busy preparing for the trip over the next few months, and it's going to be quite a long journey," Judge said, dismissing everyone from the war room.

As I rose from my chair and made my way towards the door, opening the door, I noticed Yonji, Niji, and Ichiji still lingering, wearing smiles on their faces. I was confused, but I brushed it off and continued on my way back to my room.

Reaching my room, for the next few hours, I immersed myself in intense training. As the midnight hour approached, I finally decided to call it a night and go to bed.

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