NOVEL NEXT Chapter 10: Chapter 8
I'm sorry that I couldn't post yesterday I'm a post a long story word count:3000
Thinking of changing the title to Dragon Piece Z or does that sound too dumb?
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Bulma stood in the bar, her eyes locked on the man in front of her Roronoa Zoro who was seething with barely contained irritation after a man was thrown at him, almost spilling his drink.
"You're Roronoa Zoro," Bulma asked,
With amazement in her voice
Zoro, barely sparing her a glance, grunted in response, his tone flat. "Yeah. And you're Bulma, right?" He didn't seem to really care
As Bulma and Zoro spoke, a man in a purple shirt and glasses stood up beside him, frowning. "Watch where you're throwing things, big bro. Zoro almost got hit, and our food too."
Another man with a green headband and a blade on his back joined in. "We had to find a bounty to pay for this mess," he muttered, clearly annoyed.
Zoro sighed but said nothing, clearly unfazed. Bulma raised an eyebrow
"Who even are you two?" Bulma asked, her tone curious but blunt as she looked at them
The man with glasses and a purple shirt straightened up, adjusting his glasses with a grin. "I'm Johnny, and this is Yosaku. We're bounty hunters," he said proudly
Yosaku gave a friendly wave. "Yeah, we're working with Zoro and we're here to get some drinks and get this bug bounty on this island," he added with a smirk.
Zoro's head suddenly puffed up comically, his eyes narrowing and his teeth turning sharp. He leaned forward, his voice booming. "Don't you think you're saying too much?!"
Johnny and Yosaku immediately stop "Sorry, big bro Zoro," they said in unison, bowing their heads in apology.
Bulma and Krillin both sweat-dropped, looking at the seen
Zoro crossed his arms, his expression turning normal he shot a glance at Bulma. "Why don't you leave and go back to your rich life? A rich girl like you isn't meant to be in a bar," he grumbled, as he took a shot of his drink.
Bulma snaps, then notices the whole bar staring. She glares and yells, "Go back to what you were doing " The room quickly returns to normal as people go back to their business.
Zoro stands up, followed by Johnny and Yosaku. He mutters, "I don't have time for this," says he puts his money down, and heads for the door without
As Zoro walks out, Bulma looks to Krillin and asks "Think we should ask Zoro for help?" They were about to go against a whole army and just two kids couldn't possibly be enough
Krillin shakes his head "Probably not a good idea."
Already deciding, Bulma pushes through the bar door and calls out, "Zoro, wait!"
Johnny and Yosaku glance back, surprised by her sudden pursuit, while Zoro stops in his tracks, turning to face her with a scowl. "It's you again?" he says, clearly irritated but curious about what she wants this time.
Bulma stepped forward, her expression resolute. "I need your help. Since you're bounty hunters, this should be right up your alley."
Zoro smirked, about to brush her off. "Do we look like—"
"I'll pay you 50 million berries," she interrupted confidently.
Zoro froze mid-sentence, his jaw tightening as Johnny and Yosaku's heads whipped toward him, their eyes wide with disbelief. Their expressions screaming the same thought: Is she for real?
Being a bounty hunter, Zoro didn't care much for money. His real focus was on getting stronger and bettering his swordsmanship.
But this amount? 50 million berries? That was insane. With that kind of cash, he'd be set with booze for years. There was no way he could turn it down.
Annoyed but unwilling to let it show, Zoro sighed. "Fine, I'll help. But if you're lying..." His hand rested on the hilt of one of his swords, his tone darkening. "...I'll cut you down."
Bulma, unfazed by the threat, simply shrugged. "Yeah, sure. Don't worry—I can pay up." Her confidence made it clear she wasn't concerned in the slightest.
Johnny and Yosaku began jumping with excitement, but Bulma quickly shot them down. "I'm not paying you two."
They froze mid-celebration, deflated.
Zoro crossed his arms. "Bulma, they can help. Trust me."
Bulma sighed, rubbing her temples. "Fine. Fifteen million each."
Johnny and Yosaku lit up again, their cheers resuming. It was less, but it was way better than nothing.
Krillin stepped out of the bar, looking hurried. "Bulma, remember, we need to head to the RR Watchtower."
Zoro turned his gaze to Krillin, sizing him up. A smirk spread across his face. "You've been walking around with this little bald guy?"
Krillin's face turned red with irritation. "Hey! Some of the strongest people are bald!"
Before the argument could escalate, Bulma stepped between them. "Enough, both of you. Zoro, we're heading to the mountains to take out that watchtower."
Zoro shrugged, "Fine, I'll do it. But I came here to track down a pirate with a 35 million bounty. I'm not leaving without him."
Bulma pointed to a high ridge in the distance. "It's got to be somewhere around here."
Zoro cracked his neck and stretched. "Let's stop wasting time. I'll lead the way." Without another word, he took off at a brisk pace.
Johnny and Yosaku exchanged a worried glance, their mouths opening to warn the group about Zoro's navigational skills. But before they could say anything, the rest of the group had already rushed to follow him.
The two sighed and ran after them, silently preparing for whatever detour might come next.
[The sky]
Goku, Chi-Chi, and Android 8 soared above the island on the Flying Nimbus. Chi-Chi leaned forward, pointing excitedly. "There! That's my father's castle!"
The group looked down to see a crowd of pirates gathered outside the castle, armed with guns and swords, laughing and shouting.
As the Nimbus descended, Android 8 jumped off first, landing with a heavy thud. Without hesitation, he grabbed one pirate by the head and slammed him into the ground like a ragdoll.
Chi-Chi hopped off next, spinning gracefully before delivering a powerful kick to another pirate's face, sending him flying backward.
A pirate pulled out his gun, aiming it at Chi-Chi, but before he could fire, Goku leaped in with his Power Pole. With a swift swing, he knocked the pirate into another, sending them both crashing to the ground.
"Go inside and save my father, Goku!" Chi-Chi shouted, taking down another pirate with a well-placed strike.
Goku grinned. "Got it!" He bolted toward the castle doors.
Inside, as he raced through the halls, the smell of food from the dining hall caught his attention. He slowed, glancing at the Beautiful food with a growling stomach. But shaking his head, he reminded himself of the mission. "Focus, Goku," he muttered, dashing toward the main hall.
A massive man crashed into the wall, leaving cracks in the stone as he slumped to the ground. Blood trickled down his forehead, and he sat there coughing, his breaths weak.
"Ox King, huh? That's the name they call you?" A pirate mocked, his voice dripping with arrogance. He threw his head back and laughed. "I've heard all the stories—pirates coming for your treasure, only to fail. But look at you now—completely at my mercy!"
Standing tall in the room was a man clad in tattered clothing, chains wrapped around his muscular body. With his sharp grin piercing eyes and red hair, it's the infamous treasure hunter. Mad treasure
"Before I kill you, where's the treasure you're hiding? I could find it myself, but I don't want to destroy this castle—I plan to use it later," Mad Treasure said, his voice cold
The Ox King coughed blood on his lips. "I'll never tell you," he growled.
Mad Treasure's grin faded his expression hardening. "Then you'll go down with your castle," he said darkly, as a chain slithered down his arm, ready to strike the Ox King like a deadly serpent.
Mad Treasure paused, his chain halting mid-strike as he turned toward the sound of the doors bursting open. Standing there was a young boy with spiky black hair, an orange gi, and a monkey tail swaying behind him.
Mad Treasure frowned, his eyes narrowing. "Who are you?" His gaze shifted to the tail. "A Devil Fruit user? If you're not with this guy, I'll make you an offer—join my crew."
The boy stepped forward, his face serious and determined. "My name is Son Goku, and I'm here to stop you from killing the Ox King."
"What a pity," Mad Treasure sneered, launching a chain toward Goku with blinding speed.
Goku leaped into the air, the chain whizzing past him and shattering a pillar behind. He landed gracefully, gripping his Power Pole. "You're gonna regret this!"
Mad Treasure swung another chain, this time coiling it like a serpent toward Goku. Goku dashed forward, ducking under the attack and closing the distance in a blur. With a powerful shout, he swung the Power Pole, smashing it into Mad Treasure's side.
The impact sent Mad Treasure flying across the room, slamming him into the wall. Dust and debris rained down as he slumped forward slightly, coughing. Wiping the corner of his mouth, he looked up, his eyes filled with surprise.
"He's strong," Mad Treasure muttered, his grin returning, this time tinged with excitement.
Mad Treasure's eyes gleamed with malice as he released multiple chains, each one slithering through the air toward Goku. Goku swiftly dodged several, weaving and flipping out of the way, but a few chains wrapped around his arms and legs, restricting his movement.
Before he could react, one of the chains snaked around his tail, tightening and halting his momentum. Goku gritted his teeth, struggling against the restraints.
Mad Treasure smirked, his hands now enveloped in chains. With a swift yank, he pulled Goku toward him, the force of the pull forcing the boy into his range. In an instant, Mad Treasure's fist is encoded with more chains as it connects with Goku's stomach.
Goku coughed up blood, but before he could recover, Mad Treasure tightened the chains, jerking him back toward him.
"Let's see how you handle this!" Mad Treasure taunted, his fist smashing into Goku's stomach once more. The force caused the chains to snap as Goku flew across the floor, crashing into the stone wall.
Groaning, Goku pushed himself up, blood dripping from his lip. He stood tall, breathing heavily, but his eyes were focused, and determined. He clenched his fists and took a deep breath, his thoughts racing. He thinks of Mr roshi's teachings
Goku took a deep breath, his focus narrowing as he placed his hands together, fingers interlocking. He began to slowly gather his energy, the air around him pulsing with a growing power. Mad Treasure, momentarily surprised, eyed Goku with a mix of curiosity and amusement.
"What's this?" Mad Treasure smirked. "You really think a little energy ball is going to stop me?"
But Goku's expression remained serious, his stance unwavering as the blue energy in his hands grew brighter. He focused all his strength, the power building slowly but steadily.
The Kamehameha wave began to take form between his hands, a glowing sphere of concentrated energy, growing larger with each passing second. The atmosphere seemed to vibrate as Goku's concentration sharpened
Goku's voice was calm but filled with determination. "Kamehameha!"
With a fierce shout, Goku thrust his hands forward, releasing the full force of the blast. A massive wave of energy blasted toward Mad Treasure, blasting through the air with a roar that shook the ground.
Mad Treasure tried to react, but the wave was too fast, too powerful. The Kamehameha hit him head-on, sending him flying through the air with unstoppable force. He slammed into the walls of the castle, breaking through them and launching outside, his body burnt
The dust settled, and for a moment, there was only silence, the aftermath of the blast lingering in the air. Goku stood, breathing heavily but with a victorious smile
Mad Treasure was blasted through the air, his body burned and charred, his pupils fading to white. As he fell, he mumbled weakly, "Damn it..."
He crashed into the ocean with a heavy splash, disappearing beneath the waves, defeated.
Goku stood, watching as the Ox King slowly made his way to his destroyed throne. The man pulled out a small box from beneath the rubble and opened it carefully. Inside was a wedding cloth and a ring of mementos of his late wife. His face softened as a smile tugged at his lips, and a tear welled in his eye. That was his treasure
He turned to Goku, gratitude shining in his eyes. "Thank you, young man. You've saved me."
Goku smiled back, bowing slightly. "I'm Goku"
The Ox King's expression brightened even more" Gohan… you're his grandson, I can tell by your power pole"
[Woods]
Zoro, Bulma, Krillin, Johnny, and Yosaku had been trudging through the woods for a while when Zoro suddenly stopped. "Guys, I think we're lost."
Bulma snapped, "You think!?"
Krillin then paused. "Wait, do you hear that?"
The sound of gunfire and shouting echoed through the trees. Krillin turned toward the noise and sprinted ahead, every following close behind.
As they emerged from the forest, they saw Chi-Chi and Android 8 fighting off pirates. One pirate with a cannon aimed at Android 8, fired a shot that missed wide and instead struck the RR tower, causing it to shake.
Zoro crossed his arms, watching the chaos unfold. "Well, I guess that's dealt with."
[RR tower]
The ninja groggily woke up, his head still spinning from the blow Goku had dealt him. He looked around, confused, but there was no sign of Goku or Chi-Chi. His eyes wandered to a broken window, and he cautiously approached it.
Spotting a Den Den Mushi nearby, he picked it up and dialed. As the line connected, a voice on the other end answered.
"A boy with a monkey tail has beaten everyone in the tower. He may be on his way to you now," the ninja reported breathlessly.
Before the person on the other end could respond, the ninja's gaze shifted out the window. His eyes widened in horror as he saw a cannonball aimed directly at the tower. His voice faltered as the realization hit. "Wa—"
the ninja could do nothing but watch as the tower exploded in a massive blast, sending debris flying in all directions.
[Ox King castle]
Goku walked out of the castle, finishing off the last of Mad Treasure's pirates. Krillin emerged from the woods, greeting him with a smile. "Hey, Goku!"
The Ox King walked out after Goku, and Chi-Chi ran to her father, throwing her arms around him in a tight hug. Bulma, Zoro, Johnny, and Yosauke followed behind Krillin
Goku smiled, waving at Bulma. "Hey!" He glanced at Johnny and Yosauke before turning to Zoro, his grin widening. "You look strong."
At first, Zoro didn't see anything impressive about Goku , but as he sensed Goku's strength, he gave a slight smile. "You too," he said, nodding in approval.
Before Goku could respond, Bulma jumped in, excitedly filling Goku in on everything she'd been through.
Goku grinned and shared his
Zoro sighed. "So Mad Treasure's defeated, huh? Well, I guess this 50 million berries will be worth it."
Bulma quickly interrupted, urgency in her voice. "Come on, we need to go now before it's too late."
Zoro raised an eyebrow. "Wait, I thought that was the only thing?"
Bulma turned to him, exasperated. "No, I need your help taking on an army."
Zoro, confused, shot back, "Wait, woman, you never told me that!"
"No time to explain!" Bulma snapped, already moving toward the port. "Let's go!" She motioned for everyone to follow.
"Damn women," Zoro said greeting his teeth but following her
Everyone started following Bulma, but Goku stayed behind for a moment. He waved goodbye to Android 8 and the Ox King, both deciding to stay behind.
As he turned to leave, Chi-Chi approached him, leaning over and planting a quick kiss on his cheek. She looked at him with a hopeful expression and asked, "Next time we meet, could we be married?"
Goku blinked, completely confused by the question, but his innocent smile never gone "Sure!" he said with enthusiasm, before hopping on the Nimbus and flying off toward the port to catch up with the others.
[port]
Bulma reached the port, tossed a Capsule into the water, and a boat appeared. Johnny and Yosauke jumped in, shocked. Goku, seeing no room, hopped onto Nimbus and flew beside them.
While speeding through the ocean Zoro asked "So what is this army we're fighting?"
Bulma then goes on and tell him everything
Zoro not finding it concerning yawns and says "Tell me when we reach there" as he fell asleep shortly after
[West corp island]
General Red sat in his chair, talking through a Den Den Mushi, his voice filled with frustration. "I'm not partnering up with you for this operation. This is going to get me in serious trouble. If the World Government finds out I'm working with the world's most wanted man, I'll be dead!" He hung up the call angrily, lighting a cigarette to calm himself.
Just then, General Black walked in. "General Red, Murasaki reported that a boy with a monkey tail took out our tower on Ox King Island. We suspect he'll head to the beach."
General Red, not caring, snapped, "General Black, stop wasting my time with this nonsense. You know what to do—call Mercenary Tao and have him come to the island."
[east blue]
A pirate ship, riddled with bodies, floated aimlessly. The captain, bloodied and crawling, looked up in terror as a man with a sharp hairline and a long ponytail slowly approached, sword in hand.
The captain screamed in fear, but the man swiftly ended him, his expression twisted into a grin. As the body fell, the man stood tall, his smile widening.
Just then, his Den Den Mushi rang. "Mercenary Tao, we need your assistance at West Corp Island."
Mercenary Tao then walks to the mast and strucks it with his hands, breaking it in half. Without hesitation, he threw the broken piece into the air and jumped onto it, using it as a makeshift platform as he flew off toward his destination.
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Longest chapter and I kinda loved this one