Chapter 26 Set Sail

"What do you mean? I don't even know who you are," Cross said.

"My name is Saeko Busujima, nice to meet you. My husband," said Saeko.

"No, no, what do you mean my husband? I just even knew your name," Cross said in a panic.

"You just said that you want to know my name" Saeko tilted her head.

"Yes, I do want to know your name, but ..." Cross did not know what to say and felt a headache. 'Isn't it unreasonable to talk about husband and wife status to the person we first met. And it seems like she thinks that I accept it. Is this yandere type of woman? ' Cross suddenly shuddered.

"Do you think rudely about me?" Saeko asked with a little angry

"No, that's just your imagination haha" Cross sweated at the question.

"You can't come suddenly and say that Cross will be your husband" Shizuka shouted.

"Why? I like him because he is strong because the one who will endure everything in the family is the husband. My parent told me that," Saeko said, tilting her head.

'She's right about that' all think the same.

"Then where is your family?" Cross asked because he felt his head hurt enough.

"My whole family is dead because marine destroyed our island and the only survivors were me," Saeko said sadly.

"Sorry for asking," Cross really felt guilty.

"It's okay," Saeko answered.

"Destroying the island?" asked Law.

"Yes, at that time many marine ships fired cannon on my island and all people on the island tried to fight but failed," Saeko answered while trying to recall the incident.

"Didn't you remember wrong about that? Maybe a pirate ship imitating a marine ship" Takashi asked because he didn't believe it.

"No, because when all the people on the island try to fight. They use the movements you use," Saeko said.

"Rokushiki? Then do you want to kill me?" said Sairaorg and was ready to fight again.

"No, I know you guys want to be pirates. Because I heard the white hat calling you captain" Saeko said and looked at Cross.

Everyone immediately looked at Law. And Law immediately turned away because he didn't know what to do. Cross only shook his head because of a headache.

"Then what do you want?" Cross asked seriously.

"I want you to help me get stronger because I want to kill the marine that destroyed my island," Saeko said with determination.

Cross looked at Takashi and Law. They both have a grudge against certain pirates and now a woman has a grudge against the marine. 'Is my whole group a person who has a grudge?' thought Cross.

"What will you give me as payment makes you strong?" Cross asked seriously.

"I will take care of our child in the future," replied Saeko.

"What do you say?!!" Shizuka shouted.

"So even if you are strong you will not leave the group?" Cross asked with a calm mind.

"Yes, I will always follow you," replied Saeko with a smile.

"Before that, tell me the reason why marine destroyed your island?" Cross asked.

"That's because marine wants my family to give our sword technique manuals. But my family refused because the technique was only allowed to be taught by people who had blood relations with us. Because of that Marine was angry and destroyed my island" Saeko answered, grinding his teeth.

"You're wrong about that. Wrong because those who ask for your sword technique are not marine but the World Government. They fear that the sword technique will become a threat to them. And it's marine that destroys the island because of the World Government's orders. They are slaves from the World Government. the name of the operation is Buster Call. 5 Vice Admirals with 10 warships going to the island that was targeted and destroying it. Even if there are small children whose lives they will be killed. Those are some of the dark sides of marine. " Cross explained everything he knew.

"Some? Does that mean there's more?" asked Hisashi.

"Yes, you will understand when we start sailing in four years. We will be teleported to Minion Island. After that we will return to East Blue," Cross said.

"Yes!" everyone answered.

Arriving at home Cross was shocked because there were some people he didn't know. Before Cross asked who they were, Sairaorg had preceded him.

"Ohh, what are you two doing here?" Sairaorg asked intently.

"We want to work with you," Liban said.

"What do you mean?" Sairaorg doesn't understand.

"We know that you work for good rich people, so we want to work with you," Furcas replied.

"What happened to your work?" asked Sairaorg.

"They decided to stop being a merchant. And open a restaurant in their hometown. That's why we are unemployed now," Furcas answered.

"Hmm, but we want to be pirates. Do you still want to come?" asked Sairaorg.

"Pirate?!" Liban and Furcas shouted together.

"Yes, we will be pirates, you better come back if you don't want to join," Cross said coldly

"May I ask what are the rules in your crew?" Furcas asked.

"You can't hurt ordinary citizens. Why do you ask like that?" Cross is confused.

"Then I will join, but you must guarantee the residence and safety of my parents," Furcas answered.

"Will your parents approve it? They will receive money from pirates," Cross said.

"Yes, they will accept it if I persuade them. They see good and evil not from work. They are victims of marine. In the past marine demanded high taxes when my parents were still traders and beat them if they didn't want to pay. But some pirates saved people my old man "said Furcas.

"Pirates help people in East Blue? Do you know who they are?" Cross asked curiously.

"He said his name was Shanks. And I dreamed I could meet him again and said my thanks" Furcas said, remembering the story his father told.

"Hahaha Shanks? If you join, you will meet him" Cross said confidently.

"Then I will join too. My parents will kill me if they find out that I did not try to meet their savior," Liban said.

"Are you two brother?" asked Law. Because of what they said they were indebted to Shanks.

"Our family trades together. Our father has been friends since childhood so they do business together. From island to island, but now they are an only open small shop for fear of marine," Liban explained everything.

"Then welcome and your parents business will be taken care of tomorrow. Now I want to rest," Cross said.

"Yes!" replied Liban and Furcas. The

~ Time Skip 4 Years ~

"Law is everything ready?" Cross asked.

"Everything is ready captain, we just have to wait for Sairaorg to come and we are ready to go," Law said.

"Captain, is it true that our main goal after reaching Paradise is the island of women?" Sachi asked excitedly.

"Does the island really exist captain?" asked Penguin anxiously, because he was afraid his hopes would be destroyed again. During the four years of training, the Penguins really couldn't stand Cross words. Because he doesn't know when Cross is lying or honest.

"Are there female bears, captain?" Bepo asked with shining eyes.

"Of course there isn't" answered Sachi, Penguin and, Takashi.

"Sorry," answered Bepo gloomily.

"Can you not continue asking?" Hisashi said slightly annoyed.

"It's easy for you to say a damn thing," Penguin shouted while gripping Hisashi collar.

"Hehehe you two should look in the mirror if you want to get a woman" Rei laughed tauntingly at Sachi and Penguin.

"Shut up, Rei!" Sachi and Penguin shouted together.

Suddenly Rei uses Soru and punches both of them.

* Bam * * Crash *

Sachi and Penguin were thrown several meters before crashing into a tree. Rei immediately ran towards Takashi and said "why are you silent? They mocked me you know!" Then show a sullen face.

Takashi just patted Rei's head gently and said "didn't you already punch them? Don't think too much about it."

"Hehehe I really like when you pat my head," Rei said with a big smile.

Seeing Takashi and Rei making out with Bepo running to Cross and crying. "Captain! Takashi and Rei keep flirting don't you have to stop them?" while crying a little bit.

"You can't be like that Bepo, when you get your girlfriend then you can flirting too," Shizuka said.

"Is that true?" Bepo asked hopefully.

"Of course, and you can show off to Sachi and Penguin," Shizuka whispered.

"Yes, I will not lose to those two fools, " Bepo ran toward Sachi and Penguin with a little laugh.

"You really not good to Bepo," Cross said, shaking his head.

"Hehehe that's okay," Shizuka said while kissing Cross right cheek. Seeing Shizuka kiss Cross, Saeko didn't want to lose and kissed his left cheek. For the past four years, Cross and the others have not only practiced but they are getting closer to each other. Because of this, Misla is very sad because Sairaorg doesn't have a girlfriend yet.

"They have returned captain," Van Auger said, looking at Sairaorg.

"Everyone get ready to go!" Cross shouted.

"Aye captain" shouted the entire crew.

Not long after, Sairaorg and Misla arrived. Sairaorg's height was 194 cm and Cross 205 so if Misla talked to the two of them she had to look up a little. Because everyone had gathered, Cross immediately teleported into his ship.

(https://www.deviantart.com/pencilduck/art/Aircraft-Carrier-Whamon-519054477. But its length is 500m)

"Everyone in position!" Sairaorg shouted.

"Energy full " Sachi reported.

"The machine is all stable" Penguin reports.

"Backup oxygen has been filled" Liban reports.

"The propeller works well" Furcas reported.

"And the temperature of the ship is cold and suitable for my fur. We are ready captain!" Bepo shouted excitedly.

"We're going to Baratie," Cross shouted.

"Aye captain !!!"

_ Marineford _

"Why do my feelings suddenly get bad?" said Sengoku.

"Bwahahaha you're too old Sengoku" Garp laughed loudly.

"Damn you !!!" Sengoku shouted.