One Peace, The Shadow Monarch

Chapter 17: Coming clean



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"Hector, are there really such dangerous and supernatural occurrences in the Grand Line as Nojiko mentioned? And how do you seem to know so much about the Grand Line, huh?"

Nami asked, her gaze fixed on him with curiosity. The Grand Line was a sea veiled in an enigma for those hailing from the Four Blues, also dubbed the 'Cemetery of Pirates.'

"Heh, he probably knows more than you could ever fathom, Nami. Isn't that right, Hector?"

Nojiko interjected, grasping her sister's hand, anticipating the revelations Hector was about to impart.

"Oh? Did I neglect to mention? I hail from paradise. Don't you girls recall my oath as a Whitebeard pirate? Indeed, I am one. In the Grand Line, many phenomena defy logic and common sense. For instance, the weather and climate shift incessantly, and some islands experience unchanging weather year-round."

He began to enlighten Nami about the Grand Line's climate and weather, to which she listened with unmatched concentration and interest. Her ambition was to chart the entire world, and with her navigational prowess, she was eager to unravel the mysteries behind such peculiar meteorological patterns.

After some time, the conversation ceased, and they joined Nojiko, who was deeply engrossed in thought, a black cloth laid out before her.

"What are you contemplating, Nojiko?"

Hector inquired, observing his blue-haired companion lost in contemplation.

"I'm musing over a name for our crew."

Nojiko responded, her lips curving into a knowing smile.

He belonged to the Whitebeard pirates, but each captain in their crew had their own unique flag and name. While pondering a design, he thought of the Ahjin Guild emblem, a purple phoenix. Distracted from his thoughts, Nojiko posed a question.

"Hector, have you decided on a name and emblem for our pirate crew?"

Upon hearing Nojiko's inquiry, he reflected. Ever since he arrived in this world as a child, knowing he would one day become a pirate and form his own crew, he had harbored an idea. Approaching the Pearl's main mast, he halted to address his crew.

"Nojiko, Nami, I have determined our pirate flag and crew name."

Gazing at his blue-haired and orange-haired companions, he conjured two Jolly Rogers using his Armor Creation ability—one of the Whitebeard pirates and another featuring a purple phoenix.

"Henceforth, we shall be known as the Shadow Pirates!"

[Secret Quest: Create your own Pirate Crew. Complete]

[Reward: Super rare Gorld tier item Crew Emblem]

Crew Emblem:

Bestows a tattoo emblem upon a crew member, enabling the Captain to monitor their status and location. It also provides crewmates with a modest inventory storage and the capability to view and display their menu stats by uttering "status."

Hector set aside the reward and positioned both Jolly Rogers beside the main mast. Pearl dispatched ropes to seize the flags, hoisting them atop the main mast, startling Nami while her sister acclimated to the oddities surrounding Hector.

"Hector, why did the ship move on its own?!"

Nami asked, quivering with fear. He proceeded to explain the Black Pearl's sentience, his powers, inventory, and system. He then endowed both Nojiko and Nami with Crew Emblem tattoos—Nojiko on the right side of her abdomen and Nami on her shoulder, replacing her Arlong pirate tattoo.

"Oh, Nojiko and I will make sure you use your Armor Creation ability in every city with a high-end clothing store. We'll put on a show so you can copy all the clothes and swimsuits."

Nami said, grinning at the thought of getting the best deal.

"Can't you just wear the clothes I took from Loguetown?"

"Wait, you robbed Loguetown? How much did you get?"

Nami asked, her curiosity piqued.

"I hit every fancy and expensive store, took all their merchandise, left the money, and didn't touch any other stores."

he explained.

A vein started to throb on Nami's forehead.

"WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE THE BERRIES TOO, YOU IDIOT!"

She screamed, incredulous that he left all the money behind.

"I left the berries because they were mere pocket change to me."

"Wait, wait, wait! Hector, how much money do you have?" Nami's tone shifted completely.

"I always carry around a hundred million Berries, but last I checked, Pearl's vault held about 3.4 billion, I believe."

Nami's eyes morphed into the shape of Berries, dreaming of Hector's wealth.

"Hand over the vault key... come on!"

"No."

"Give me my vault key!"

"Since when is it your vault key? It's clearly mine."

"Nojiko... tell him to give me my vault key!"

"Nami, it's not yours."

Nojiko responded, taking pleasure in teasing her sister, unable to hold back her laughter.

"Hahahahaha!!!"

In the end, Nami resorted to crocodile tears, compelling Hector to relent, unable to bear her sadness, and handed over the vault key. She swiftly grabbed the key from him and dashed to the vault, guided by Pearl.

After a lengthy absence, she returned from the storage room where Hector kept his stolen treasures. She reappeared in the first outfit she had tried on during the Loguetown Arc. Upon seeing them, she realized her sister was dressed in a finer outfit than hers.

Nejiko's attire resembles that of a 19th-century French soldier. She wears a detached-sleeved white shirt, that has detached sleeves and dark brown colored overalls that go all to her thighs, the bottom is similar to puffed-up shorts. It's similar to her sleeves, which are white sleeves, that have the same dark brown puffy sleeves with gold shoulder cuffs underneath is some red fabric that has golden stripes.

The sleeves have two gold lines going down on the front and back, with a small white cuff below and gloves. Each has red and golden matching designs, and on the white cuffs, is a diamond button. On the wrist of the sleeves is some gold ornament, and her dark brown overalls have a third layer which is a res fabric that is split at the top.

Before going down to reach where the thighs are, there are two red Fabrics that are attached to it by gold somewhat clips. The top of the red overalls have 2 rhombus-shaped buttons, with the same gold clip on the bottom of the gap. Some others on the sides are connected by some red ornament that has a gold spike on it, the whole third layer is designed with gold patterns.

Under her puffy shorts are two white Fabrics that are cut into somewhat triangle shapes, both having the same gold patterns, while there's a thin fabric going between them, resembling an arrow. She wears long white gaiters, detailed with a red line on each side. She wears dark brown shoes, having gold clips on the side of her feet. Her pants are also designed with darker brown color designs, with red also. Two gold clips above the red triangle patterns on the shorts, and two large gold clips on the side of her shorts.

She wears some neckwear, that resembles a ruff, and a second layer of neckwear that's dark brown, with red lining under the other attached layer of the second layer that looks like a tie. With a gold spark on it, and another but a more bigger one in the center, with two more borders, also has two neckwear that are similar to headphones, both are dark brown with red inside and gold designs. Her hat is a tall black shako, decorated with brass furnishings. Her Pryo Vision is on the back, being held by two gold chains. (Chevreuse outfit)

"Wait, Nojiko, where did you get that outfit? I was just in the storage room."

"Oh, my dear sister, did you forget about Hector's Armor Creation Ability? These clothes are not only elegant, but they also have armor qualities, making them superior to any other clothing."

Nami regretted not having thought of this idea first and resorted to her crocodile tears again, which compelled Hector to give in, unable to withstand her tearful state. He granted her a special new outfit designed to withstand even the toughest combat.

"Yay!"

Nami's outfit consists of a sheer dark purple bodysuit under an extremely short lavender kimono. The sleeves of her bodysuit completely cover her arms and terminate at golden rings on her middle fingers, partly covering her palms and the tops of her hands. The back and sleeves of her kimono are decorated with tomoe, flower, and wave patterns in shades of purple and gold.

Her kimono is fastened with a crimson obi tied into a bow at her back. She wears dark purple thigh-high stockings with small diamond openings at the top and high-heeled sandals; her right ankle is adorned with two of the same flowers in her hair and on her kimono. A small red ribbon sits at her neck over her bodysuit, which covers her neck and shoulders but leaves open a window for her chest and upper back. There are also three objects on her outfit with the Electro symbol: a black pauldron on her left shoulder, a tasseled ornament at the front of her obi, and a fan-like ornament on her obi's bow. (Raiden Shogun outfit)

RACE: Human■■■■■■

NAME: Hector Barbossa■■■■■■

Level: 21

Health Points: 5,800

Mana Points: 4,320

Stamina Points: 2,900

Attunement: 216

Vitality: 145

Endurance: 145

Strength: 145

Dexterity: 145

Perception: 145

Skill: 145

Safe Rewards From Daily Quest:

+Stat Points: 40

+Skill Points: 6

Skill Tree:

+Haki:

-Observation Haki: C Rank

-Armament Haki: B Rank

-Conquers Haki: S+ Rank

+Rokushiki

-Moon Step: E Rank

-Iron Body: E+ Rank

-Tempest Kick: E+ Rank 

-Shave: E+ Rank

-Finger Pistol: E+ Rank 

-Kami-e: E- Rank


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