NOVEL NEXT Chapter 9: Chapter 7
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The boat cuts through the ocean, the wind whipping around as Krillin gripped the side, trying to keep his balance. Goku stood at the bow, gazing out at the endless sea, his brow furrowed in thought.
"Hey, Bulma," Krillin called out, "Why does the Red Ribbon Army want your dad's island?"
Bulma's expression darkened as she leaned back, arms crossed. "Well," she began, her voice steady but laced with a hint of sadness, "my father came from a small, poor country in the West Blue. But he's brilliant. He built his way up from nothing. Eventually, he joined Mads, a group of some of the most intelligent minds in the world—people like Vegapunk, Caesar, Queen, Judge… and Dr. Gero."
At the mention of Dr. Gero, Bulma's expression soured with quiet pain. "After leaving that group, my dad bought West Island to live on and use for his research. But he didn't keep it all to himself he let people live there too. He wanted to give them a chance, to spare them the hardships he faced growing up poor and struggling to survive."
Bulma's voice grew heavier as she continued, "I was raised on that island. A couple of days ago, my father left for a meeting in Mary Geoise, and soon after, the Red Ribbon Army attacked. I managed to escape, but they took over the island and cut off all communication."
Krillin, confused, asked, "Why would they want your island?"
"Because they have Dr. Gero," Bulma replied, her voice tense. "They're using the island to reverse-engineer my father's inventions, the ones he never released like the Capsules. They plan to sell it on the black market, and if they get it into the wrong hands, it could be a disaster for everyone."
Goku then Grinns "Dont worry Bulma we going to beat them and take them down"
Goku said
"Ye what Goku said" Krillin replied with a smile
Bulma giggled, then explained, "First, we need to pass Ox King Island. It's in front of the West Island. It's not really a kingdom, but a giant man calls it that because he's hiding treasure there. Pirates try to raid it, but they never make it. The island keeps them from reaching West Island, which is just in front of the calm belt"
"But the Red Ribbon Army set up a watchtower there to alert their main base if any marines come," Bulma added. "We need to take it down first, then head to West Island with a surprise."
"That island over there," Goku said while pointing at an island in the distance
"Ye that's the island," Bulma said with Happiness
Goku called for Nimbus, and the cloud appeared. Without a second thought, he jumped onto it and sped off toward Ox King Island.
"Goku, wait! We need to stick together!" Bulma and Krillin yelled, but as Goku got farther away, they both stopped and sighed.
Krillin turned to Bulma. "How about we ask the townspeople in their port and ask where the red ribbon put their stuff"
"Yeah, you're right," Bulma agreed.
[Ox King Island]
Goku soared through the sky on Nimbus, gazing down at Ox-King Island. He scanned the landscape, first spotting the bustling port. "That's not Red Ribbon," he muttered to himself. His eyes moved to a large castle nearby. "Not it either," he said, then spotted a pirate ship anchored off the shore. "That's not it," he grumbled.
Finally, his eyes landed on a tower with "RR" emblazoned on the side. "That's it," he said, determination in his voice, before steering Nimbus downward to land.
Goku lands on the island, leaping off Nimbus with a determined look. He charged toward the entrance of the tower, smashing the door open with a single punch. Inside, a group of Red Ribbon Army soldiers, all wearing their signature uniforms with "RR" emblazoned on them, turned in surprise.
Before they could react, Goku was already upon them, his power pole extending with a swift flick of his wrist. He knocked the first soldier aside, then swung the pole to take down another.
The soldiers scrambled to draw their weapons, but Goku was too fast. He weaved through their gunfire, dodging and disarming them effortlessly, delivering swift blows that sent the soldiers crashing to the ground one after another.
It was chaos, but Goku showed no mercy as he cleared the room.
Goku ran up the stairs, his footsteps. He reached the top and kicked open the door, only to be met by two soldiers waiting with guns raised. They fired, but Goku effortlessly dodged the bullets, weaving around them with lightning speed. With a swift motion, he knocked both men out, sending them crashing to the floor.
But as he turned to leave, he was met with Three more soldiers wheeling in a massive cannon, aiming it directly at him. Then the soldiers fired
[Top of the tower]
A ninja in a tight suit sat on a tower, muttering to himself, "Where the hell is General Blue? He was supposed to be taking care of that Bulma girl, but... nothing." He sighed in frustration, shaking his head. "Unbelievable."
A girl with black hair was tied up, gagged trying to talk but her words muffled
The ninja walked over to her, grinning. "You thought you could take us all" He laughed "Since you're here and left your father alone a pirate captain named Mad Treasure is going to finish him off" He laughed maniacally, but then the whole tower suddenly shook.
Trying to regain his balance, the ninja barely had time to react as the door slammed open. Goku charged in, power pole in hand,
"Who the hell are you? Doesn't matter!" the ninja said, leaping at Goku with his katana raised.
But before he could strike, Goku moved in a blur, landing a single blow that sent the ninja crashing into the wall
"Damn it," the ninja muttered, beaten. His eyes landed on a nearby snail, and with a quick motion, he pulled out a remote and pressed a button.
The walls slid open, and a massive figure stepped in with a scar on his head.
"Attack, Android 8!" the ninja commanded, his voice full of desperation.
"I'm sorry, but I can't," Android 8 replied, his voice calm but firm.
The ninja's eyes flickered with rage. Without warning, he lunged at the nearby snail, snatching it up and yelling, "Our base has been raided! Prepare for combat!"
The snail, a Den Den Mushi, squirmed in his grasp as the ninja pressed a button on its shell, sending the urgent message.
Goku hits the ninja with his pole knocking him out as he raises his pole to finish him off, Android 8 stops him.
"Goku, don't," he says.
"Why? He deserves it," Goku replies.
"Mercy makes you better than him," Android 8 says.
Goku pauses, looks at Android 8, and sees the sincerity in his eyes. He lowers his fist, knowing Android 8 is right. Then a noise is heard
Goku and Android 8 turn around to see the black-haired girl still struggling, her ropes tight. They rush over, quickly cutting her free.
She stands up breathing heavily, and bows in gratitude. "Thank you so much," she says. "My name is Chi-Chi. I need help a pirate is going to kill my father." desperation was written on her face.
Goku grins. "Sure, I'll help!"
Android 8 nods. "Me too."
Goku then yells, "Nimbus!" and the yellow cloud appears outside the window. Android 8 smashes the window open, allowing the Nimbus to fly in.
"Hop on!" Goku says with a grin, gesturing to Chi-Chi and Android 8. "Let's go!"
[Port]
Bulma and Krillin finally arrive at the island. Bulma quickly stores the boat back into a capsule. As they look around, Krillin spots a bar in the distance.
He points toward it. "There might be people inside who know where the Red Ribbon tower is," he says.
Bulma nods. "Let's go ask." They begin heading toward the bar
Bulma and Krillin push open the bar door, stepping into a lively scene of people gambling and drinking. The noise fills the room, but as soon as Bulma enters, the chatter abruptly stops. All eyes turn toward her in shock.
"Uh hi?" bulma said awkwardly
A group of five rugged men exchange glances, then stand up, blocking the exit. One of them sneers. "You're Bulma, right? Hand over your goods, and we'll let you leave in one piece."
Krillin steps forward "I won't let you do that," he says, fists clenched.
The man in the middle laughs, and his crew follows suit, chuckling loudly. "What are you going to do about it, little bald egg?" he mocks, eyeing Krillin.
Furious, Krillin drove a fist into one man's chest, sending him flying toward the bar stand, where he crashed into it with a violent impact.
The remaining four men stared in shock, but quickly charged at Krillin "You bastard" one yelled
Krillin effortlessly blocked their attacks, knocking each of them down with quick but powerful strikes.
With a final, powerful move, he hurled one of the men across the room.
"Hey, watch it!" a voice shouted. "You almost made me drop my sake!"
The room fell silent even more as everyone turned toward the source of the shout, their eyes wide with a mix of fear and pity for Krillin.
Bulma's eyes went wide as she noticed a man sitting at a table, his head tilted slightly to the side. It was clear he had dodged the man who had been thrown, narrowly avoiding collision.
Next to him, two others sat, seemingly unconcerned.
The man had striking green hair, a pair of earrings dangling from his ears, and three swords resting on the floor next to him,
Bulma shocked mumbles
"Roronoa Zoro the pirate hunter"
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