Ultimate Fruit

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Chapter 70: The Real Deal!

Grove 13. Shakky’s Rip-off Bar.

Sanji had just arrived and saw Shakky and Duval along with the others from the Flying Fishriders Gang.

Fukurou had disappeared somewhere claiming that he will be returning with his colleagues and won’t be joining him back.

As soon as Sanji got to the bar, he asked who had already arrived and found out that he was already a bit late to arrive than the others.

“What? That stupid swordsman actually got here first!?”

“And Franky-chan was second. He got here 10 days ago and already headed over to the ship.”

Shakky nodded and continued.

“Nami-chan and Luna-chan got here third.”

“Nami-swaaaaan! Where is she!? Where is she now!?”

As soon as Sanji heard Nami’s name, he started spinning and hearts appeared in his eyes once more.

Suddenly, he stopped.

“Hm? Luna-chan? Who’s that?”

“Fufu, just wait and see.”

Shakky chuckled and no longer spoke. It was best to leave this as a surprise.

As for whether this surprise was good or not...well, only time will tell.

Sanji looked at Rayleigh in confusion but he just shrugged and ignored him.

He looked at Duval who was wrapped in bandages next but they also didn’t speak when Shakky sent a glance at them.

Completely confused, Sanji could only wait and see this Luna-chan for himself.

“Anyway, they are both out shopping at the moment. Counting Luna-chan...next is Usopp-chan who arrived fifth. He arrived 3 days ago. Sixth is Chopper-chan who came yesterday. And then you.”

However, Sanji was no longer paying attention as he wanted to go out to look for Nami already.

Shakky didn’t care and continued to speak.

“Brook arrived today for his concert. In other words, only Robin-chan and Luffy-chan are left.”

“Hm? Concert?”

Sanji asked as he didn’t know what had happened to Brook.

Shakky pushed a flier to him with Brook’s face on it. It wasn’t a wanted poster, but rather, a flier about his concert today.

“Huh, he’s pretty popular now huh?”

Somewhere in Sabaody Archipelago.

A few men in black hid at the corners of the building as they eyed an individual in the streets.

One man raised his denden mushi and spoke in a quiet tone.

“I’ve spotted Nico Robin.”

“Don’t kill her. Bring her back alive.”

“Understood.”

Meanwhile, Robin hid behind a building while holding onto two pieces of paper.

One was the flier for Brook’s concert, and the other was the recruitment of the Strawhat Pirates.

“What on earth is going on?”

Robin frowned.

Based on what he knew of Luffy, he shouldn’t be the kind of person who would be doing something like this.

As for Brook, she also had no idea why he would openly announce himself like this.

They were all wanted people and after the stunt Luffy and Lucas pulled 2 years ago, they were also being chased by the marines.

This was why she chose to lay low and observe the situation for now instead of heading straight to Shakky’s bar.

Grove 47.

“Hey, hey! Zoro, Sanji, Robin! We haven’t seen each other in so long, what’s going on?”

Chopper saw the three familiar people and called out to them.

Though, one of them seemed to be holding onto a fox with a hat. And they all looked different as well...and smelled different too.

Still, Chopper thought that this was only because 2 years had passed. Other than Nami, he hasn’t seen the others yet.

Kaya who was walking beside him appeared confused.

Is this Zoro-kun? How come he looked so different than before?

However, Kaya didn’t pay too much attention to it. To her, she had only met Zoro briefly and wasn’t too familiar with him so maybe she had remembered it wrong.

“Look Zoro! Kaya is also here with me! You know her right? Speaking of which, where is Usopp?”

However, ‘Zoro’ didn’t answer. Instead, he looked over to ‘Sanji’ and whispered.

“Oi, that thing’s following us! What is that talking tanuki anyway?”

“I told you, look at this!”

‘Sanji’ showed a wanted poster to ‘Zoro’. The image on the poster looked exactly like the one following them!

‘Zoro’ and ‘Sanji’ looked at Chopper.

“It’s really him! The crew must’ve abandoned him here before landing on their deaths!”

“He’s following us because he thinks we’re his former masters right? But who’s the chick with him?”

‘Zoro’ asked.

Though they were discussing in hushed tones, Kaya was still able to hear what they were talking about and immediately concluded that they weren’t who they said they were.

Feeling that it may get dangerous, Kaya stopped Chopper.

“Chopper-san, I don’t think that’s them. Why don’t we go to where your vivre card is showing you first?”

“Eh? That’s not them?”

‘Zoro’, ‘Sanji’, and ‘Robin’ heard their discussion and immediately made their move!

“Shit! He’s made us! Anyway, just grab him first! We’ll slowly tame this bastard! As for the girl, hehe, I think the Captain will like her!”

Seeing the three attack them, though Chopper was still confused, he was ready to make a move as well when suddenly, two men in black appeared and dashed towards ‘Robin’.

‘Robin’ was unable to react in time and before she knew it, he was already sacked and taken away!

“Huh!? Robin!?”

“No good! They took Robin! We need to save her!”

“Err, Chopper-san, like I said, she’s not the real deal…”

Kaya sweated. Why is he getting worried over his enemy…?

“Ack-! You’re right!”

‘Zoro’ and ‘Sanji’ saw what happened as well and were surprised.

They didn’t think that ‘Robin’ would actually...get kidnapped!

The two looked at each other then to Chopper and Kaya. The next moment...they ran!

“Forget about those guys for now!”

“Not good! We need to tell the Captain that ‘Robin’s’ been taken away!”

“...”

Chopper and Kaya looked at each other in confusion.

“...I guess they really were fake…”

As if to confirm it, they saw two familiar figures approaching them.

“Hm? Ah! Isn’t this Chopper!?”

“Kaya too!”

“This smell...Nami! Usopp! Ah! Little Luna is here too!”

“Usopp-san!”

This time, Chopper confirmed with his nose as well. They are definitely the real thing!

Kaya saw Usopp again and excitedly rushed to him with a hug.

Still confused, Usopp asked Kaya.

“Kaya!? Why are you here as well!?”

“Un! I’ve been studying with Chopper-san for the past 2 years. I’ve grown stronger too! From now on, I will be Dr. Chopper’s assistant nurse!”

Usopp’s jaw dropped to the ground a second time today.

W-what...the hell!?

Usopp saw that Chopper already knew Luna and Nami also wasn’t surprised to see Kaya. He felt like he was the last to know everything…

“This...just what is going on!?”

“Hehe, We visited Nami in the past to help her give birth to little Luna.”

Kaya chuckled when she saw the incredulous expression on Usopp’s face.

While they talked about what had happened to them in the past 2 years, Robin had arrived at Grove 17 where their ship was anchored.

“Sunny! We’ve kept you waiting...for two whole years…!”

Seeing the familiar ship, Robin felt a bit relieved and excited as well.

It’s been a while...but it was time to sail once more!

“Hm? Ohhhhhh! That niiiiice beauty can only be…!”

A figure appeared on top of the deck and saw Robin. He raised both his arms up and slanted to the side which formed a star on his harm.

“The super archeologist of our very own creeeeeeeeeeew! If it ain’t old Robin!!!”

“...”

Despite the ‘cool’ pose and appearance of this person, Robin’s expression didn’t change at all. Only after a while did she smile.

“You never do change, Franky.”

“I have changed you idiot! Take a good long look at the sheer romance packed into this body! Behold a remodeling the likes of which the world has never seen! Hell, I’ve exceeded the bounds of human intellect!”

“Yes, quite. I don’t think I can associate with you as a person any longer.”

“Oi, oi! Are you calling me a pervert!? You sure know how to give a man a compliment!”

“...”

Grove 42.

“Hey Mr. Fisherman! How’s the haul today? I’m looking for a bargain!”

Sanji saw a fisherman nearby and approached him. It was time for him to restock on the ingredients before they leave the island.

However, the fisherman seemed to have been preoccupied with something.

“Ahhh…”

“What’s wrong?”

“He’s gone! That green-haired guy…!”

Green!?

Only 1 person appeared in his mind when he heard that.

“What happened!?”

“I’ve gone and done something terrible! Y’see, just now, this guy with 3 swords happened to come by here and says, ‘I’m bored, so I wanna do some fishing.’...so I tell him, I’ll be taking my boat out soon, so you just wait for me on the boat!”

“...”

Sanji can already tell where this was going...

“But listen! I swear I told him to wait on my fishing boat! But you know what I found when I came over here!? He was only fast asleep on the gigantic pirate ship right next to it!”

“...”

“By the time I arrived, it was too late! The ship was all coated and sank right down into the ocean! It must’ve headed off…”

“...For Fishman Island…”

Hearing all this, Sanji’s face twitched uncontrollably.

“That idiot…!”

Before he could say more, bubbles were rising up from the sea and a huge shadow could be seen coming up!

*Boom*

The water exploded and revealed a huge Galleon! Only...it was split in half!

On top of it, there was one man sitting on its broken mast.

Sanji saw him and sighed.

“What, you’re back already? Not that I care…”

“Ugh...I got the wrong boat!”

…

Meanwhile, another ship had just arrived in Sabaody.

“Luffy, you need to understand, the marines are looking for us! We need to act discreetly, okay?”

“Un! Don’t worry about it too much Hancock! Let’s go!”

Luffy laughed and pulled his hood down to cover his face as he walked to the city.

Hancock sighed and turned to her crew first.

“Listen, you guys return to Amazon Lily. I will stay with Luffy from now on. If you need anything, just contact us. We’ll see each other again once we resurface in the New World.”

“Understood, Hebihime-sama!”

Hancock nodded and pulled her hood as well and chased after Luffy.

“Hubby~ Don’t leave me!”

“Stop calling me hubby! We’re not married!”

“Hehe~”

Watching the two of them leave, the amazons chuckled.

“Ah~ Hebihime-sama has all grown up…”

“...”

While the rest of the crew were meeting up, Luffy and Hancock passed through Grove 46 and saw a commotion.

There seemed to be a gathering of pirates in the area.

Luffy looked at the stage and saw familiar figures.

“Ah! It’s Zoro and the others! Let’s go meet them!”

“L-Luffy! I don’t think that’s them!”

Hancock tried to stop Luffy but he was already on the stage so she can only follow him.

The crowd was shouting his name as well for some reason.

“Big Boss Strawhat! Big Boss Strawhat!”

“Huh? Why’re they calling me Big Boss?”

‘Zoro’ and the others saw Luffy approach and frowned.

Who’s this guy and what nonsense is he spouting?

They wanted to chase him away but this was a big moment for their Captain so they ignored him for now to avoid making a scene.

Suddenly, marines arrived and surrounded the area.

“Strawhat Luffy! You are all under arrest! Surrender now or you will be put down!”

“Gah! How did they recognize me!?”

‘Luffy’ noticed Luffy as well and was confused.

What is this guy spouting!?

Just when the two sides had engaged in battle, several pacifistas appeared and started shooting laser beams!

“Shit! Pacifistas! Time to escape!”

‘Luffy’ saw the situation was getting dangerous and quickly gave his order!

Sentoumaru saw he was escaping and chased after him.

When he looked at him closer, he frowned. He immediately understood the situation and was angered!

To think that they were actually fooled!

“Strawhat is not a piece of worthless trash like you!!!”

“Bugeh-!!!”

Sentoumaru slammed his broadaxe on ‘Luffy’ in his anger!

Everyone saw what happened and was shocked!

“B-b-big Boss Strawhat!!!???”

“PX-5, who is this man?”

Sentoumaru clicked his tongue and asked one of the Pacifistas.

“Bounty, 26 million Beli...Pirate ‘Trippletongue’ Demallo Black.”

!!!???

Hearing what the Pacifistas said, everyone was shocked once more!

“A FAKE!!!???”

Luffy was also surprised.

“What, he was pretending to be me? Then those guys too?”

“Luffy, let’s leave before they notice us!”

Hancock tried to pull Luffy away to escape but a Pacifista had already targeted him!

“Bounty, 400 million Beli...Pirate ‘Strawhat’ Luffy.”

*Boom!*

A laser beam shot out from its mouth and shot at Luffy!

Thankfully, Luffy and Hancock were fast enough to escape but their robes had fallen off, revealing who they were.

Everyone was once again shocked for the third time!

“Man, that was close! What was that for!? All my precious food is in this bag you know!?”

At this point, everyone’s jaw had dropped to the floor and their eyes nearly popped out of they sockets!

It’s him! The real deal!!!

STRAWHAT LUFFY...HAS ARRIVED!!!

Luffy grinned as he saw a Pacifista headed towards him. He stretched his arm and suddenly turned black.

“Gear Second...Armament! Jet Pistol!”

*BOOM*

The Pacifsta that they had so much trouble in the past...was now blown away by him without any effort!

Hancock wasn’t idle either. Her legs turned black as she sent a kick over to another Pacifista which was similarly blown away!

“Luffy! We should go and meet with the rest! No use wasting time here!”

“Gotcha!”

Luffy took his bag again and started to run.

Sentoumaru saw they were about to escape so he quickly chased as well.

“You think I will let you!?”

“Shishishi! Well, see ya!”

Luffy wasn’t bothered about him and only needed to move a bit faster.

For 2 years, he had been fighting against Lucci who kept using Soru, It wasn’t a problem for him to move faster as well!

As they ran away, they met up with Zoro and Sanji who had arrived due to the commotion.

“Sanji! Zoro! Whoa! This time, it really is you! You guys...! It’s been forever!”

“Luffy! Rayleigh just called! Everyone’s waiting at Grove 42!”

“Ah~! I-is that...THE PIRATE EMPRESS!!!???”

Sanji’s eyes locked onto Hancock and suddenly, blood spurted from his nose!

When a Pacifista suddenly blocked their way, his expression returned to normal and was even more angered.

Zoro also touched the handle of his sword and prepared to make his move.

“MOVE IT!!!”

“DON’T BLOCK MY SIGHT!!!”

*BOOM*

The Pacifista was sliced in half and its neck was bent in a weird shape!

Seeing the Pacifistas being easily taken care of, Sentoumaru grimaced while the others were already too shocked to say anything.

The marines snapped out of it and quickly called HQ!

“Black Leg Sanji and Pirate Hunter Zoro have appeared! Requesting backup! Lots of backup!!!”

As they ran away, Luffy saw a familiar figure on top of a huge tree root and stopped.

“RAYLEIGH!!!”

Luffy grinned and raised his fists high!

“Rayleigh! I’m gonna do it!”

“?”

“I’M GONNA BECOME...THE PIRATE KING!!!”

Looking at the man in front of him who was being chased by marines, Rayleigh let out a drop of tear.

“HEAD STRAIGHT FOR THE TOP!...LUFFY!”