You owe us

Franky was in his clown gear with injuries all over his body while Iceburg was better but still had a few bruises. Franky family and Paulie were really emotional seeing that their bosses were fine. While Nami and others were fine with Iceburg as he was a good man and more so because he was important for repairing the ship, but Franky didn't have a use, at least according to Nami and others since the family had even tried to rob them.

She and Ussop definitely held the grudge and stopped the Franky family from taking away Franky.

"You need to pay up for taking him away." Nami straight away spoke of the demand. The Franky family was trembling on their knees when Nami and Ussop appeared near them. They thought that they would be able to get away with Franky along with Iceburg but seems like they weren't as lucky after all.

"Oye.. I.. Franky doesn't hold anyone any favor.. I will pay anything that you need for saving my life." Franky said, finally putting away his disguise. Iceburg also saw Franky but tactfully avoided speaking to him. The CP agents knew of them, and he didn't want any other third person to know of their relations.

Nami was extremely happy seeing this half naked man saying that. That was what she wanted though she thought that Franky was some kind of pervert but she didn't mind as long as money was involved.

"Its easy.. You just need to pay 100 mil..." Before Nami could finish the sentence, Ken came and stopped her mouth. He didn't want her to speak more as they would lose a very good chance here. Franky didn't have any kid of friendship with them as of yet like they had in Enies Lobby and though the straw hats had saved him, he didn't have any emotional connection with them.

"What the hell are you doing Ken? I... I mean we need money." Nami said as her eyes were still in the form of bellies. She wasn't able to think anything else other than money at this point.

"We need to go now. Aqua Laguna is coming." Ken said as he brought out his Stormbreaker. It was there they had realized that a huge wave of water was coming at them in full speed. All of the people around instantly panicked.

"Wow, this looks awesome. Can we surf on it?" Luffy seemed to be in very good mood after beating Lucci. He was exhausted a bit but that didn't dampen his excitement seeing the wave.

"I think so too. It will be great to swim in it." Ussop too thought. Even Sanji and Zoro came in and commented on how lovely it would be to surf the huge wave. The others seeing their enthusiasm was speechless.

"Are they not afraid of Aqua Laguna?"

"What kind of monsters are they?"

"They are monsters. But we aren't. We need to run right now."

"Yes.. Yes.. Let's run."

Franky who was ready to negotiate at the moment also knew that he needed to leave while Iceburg had already started walking away. He was still weak and he wasn't able to run but then Ken announced.

"Everyone gather around. I will take you out of the this place."

Those words sounded like a miracle medicine on their ears. They had already seen what kind of monsters they were and they immediately gathered around Ken. They had seen how he was able to punish Lucci and had massive faith in him.

Of course the Straw Hats knew that what Ken was going to do and even though Luffy and others wanted to have fun, they knew that it was time to go back. Thankfully, Merry was in high ground and away from any damage that the tsunami Aqua Laguna might cause.

Soon everyone surrounded Ken who had the Stormbreaker in his hand. All of them were tearful and grateful seeing that Ken was ready to save them. The tsunami had already become huge and were only few metres away but somehow all of the people around him trusted him.

Ken the proceeded to call the Bisfrost and before anyone could even understand what was happening they got sucked in by the force and in the next moment they were in a different position. The Franky family and others had their eyes swirling when they were thrown out of the Bifrost. Some of them even vomited.

"They are so weak? If I had apparated, they would have died." Nami said. She was still angry about the fact that Ken stopped her from extorting Franky and could have charged them traveling in Bifrost free of cost.

"You guys can go. We can talk about this later after you heal." Ken said. There was no point discussing this at the moment. Franky looked at Luffy who seemed to not care that he had saved him. He went forward and bowed his head to Luffy and the crew.

"You have saved me regardless of the deal with Iceburg. For that I am grateful. I will help you with any thing that you need. This is the promise of Cyborg Franky." Franky said. Luffy just smiled his iconic wide smile and said

"Don't mention it."

Franky felt a little emotional seeing Luffy's smile. He bowed for one last time along with the Franky family and then left. Wind and rain was thrashing at their bodies so it was better to just go to a safe place. This time the Aqua Laguna was more terrifying than the normal ones they faced over the years.

Seeing this Iceburg had a grave face. If this went on, the Water 7 would be doomed in a few years. He needed to find a solution to it fast. Nami was still angry that Franky was let go so easily but she respected the words of Ken and Luffy. She knew that there must be something for Ken for which he had stopped her.

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