For a small crew we made the Benzen Black sail smoothly, Nami's knowledge of their patrol routes coming in handy as we sail upon the Conami Islands. Still we didn't avoid the patrol routes; oh no we made use of them.
Arlong's crew are cowards and as strong as I am I don't want to risk getting rushed by the entirety of the crew. So we thinned the numbers a little.
'BANG!!'
"Thats one more floating Captain!" I give Revy a thumbs up at her at her perch on the mast, her rifle smoking from putting another shot in a Fishman's eye socket. Between her aim and my claws we had killed ten members of the crew's forty members, a nice little culling while we sneaked into a little landing spot Nami knew wasn't patrolled and would be ignored although we only had a few hours before a lack of reports, even just all clears, would be noticed.
"Okay Nami, lead the way. It's time for a shark hunt." Nami eagerly grins, over the last few days of travel to Conami her mind had played whats about to happen a hundred times and the bodies we've left behind only built up her confidence that I would deliver.
Nami wasn't dumb, she always knew Arlong would never keep her word but she had to cling to something to keep going. I forcefully took that hope for myself, made her see that I was a way out. Not broken in quite yet but she's becoming more my creature then anything.
Once Arlong dies Nami will be mine.
"F..fil..thy humaa…" The fishmen impaled on my claws tries to spit out one last insult but dies before he can get it all out, I toss his body behind some bushes to stay out of sight and we keep moving. Nami's grin growing with every fishman we consign to the grave.
"Just this way, we'll check on my sister and then we can head to Arlong Park, thats where he and his officers spend all their time. Nojiko can round up the rest of the townspeople, make sure they stay out of the way." Nami is nervous of course, given most people act like they have no idea why she obeys Arlong that makes sense. Really glad I'm not in the Live-Action world, that was a shitty call.
Still we arrive at Bellemere's grove and Nami knocks on the door of the house.
"Yeah what is .. Nami?"
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Nojiko opens the door and her body language turns defensive as her eyes sweep over us. Still she isn't running or causing a ruckus and Nami's beaming smile has her caught off guard from the looks of it.
"Hey sis, this is my Captain and his crew. He's going to go kill Arlong." Nojiko's eyes widen and she grips Nami's shoulders.
"Nami are you insane, if he fails what will that bastard do to you? He might just cut off your legs this time to keep you on that dammed desk!" Even with that vivid image Nami's grin never drops.
"He's already killed fifteen of Arlong's crew Nojiko, fifteen of the bastards are dead. Go get everyone and let them know, they'll want to stay out of the way." Nojiko's eyes turn to me and I give her a friendly smile.
"Names Edmond Vantas; Nami and I might have started off on the wrong foot but I did promise her Arlong's head on a spike. I aim to deliver." Nojiko stares at me and grins.
"She tried to rob you didn't she?"
"True, I made her pay it back in labor as my navigator though so we're good. She's proven her skills and I take care of my own. Arlong more then earned his death and I intend to deliver it." >
"Ah.. alright I'll go let everyone know." Nojiko bites out as she tries to control her sniffles and sets off to let everyone know about what will be going down. With her gone I pull out the Sword of the Storm and hand it to Nami. All of my crew too used to the strangeness about me to question it by now.
"Here that should let you defend yourself, you know how to at least swing it properly?"
"Y..yeah… am.. am I feeling this right?" Oh she already understands what it can do? Yeah giving it to her is the right call as seen when the winds begin to whip around the blade. >
I pass the Phantom Thief's Mantle and Baruka's Dagger over to Carina and so that she can take care of herself better. Revy eyes me up and I give her a sheepish grin while Carina beams at the addition to her combat outfit. >
"Don't have a lot of stuff on hand right now and nothing that would suit you."
"Whatever, just remember you owe me one of your insane items at somepoint."
"Oh so if I get a magic wand?" Carina and Nami chuckle and Revy grits her teeth as we march on Arlong Park.
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"Hey! Is that Nami!"
"It is and she's got some people with her." We actually were trying to get closer before being spotted but I can work with this. The two gate guards march towards us and I give Nami a nod.
"This is for everyone who can't be here to watch you die! TEMPEST SLASH!!" A blade of wind flies forward, the fishmens' eyes widening right before it hits, turning into a bomb of sharp wind that leaves them little more then a pile of meat on the ground. Nami is panting slightly at the exertion but the grin on her face says it all.
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Make Nami a killer: Bronze Trait Ticket
[Larger than Life] - |Common Trait| - People feel like your presence is larger than it should be. Even if you are a head shorter than them, it will still feel like you are towering over them.
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Ohh nice, intimidation is always easier when someone is in your shadow after all and in a world of giants this has so much use. Still best if I do my part; stepping forward I let my hybrid form show while my Venom remains at the ready.
"KNOCK KNOCK FISHFUCKERS!!" I slam my fist into the gates and send them flying revealing the courtyard behind it, the remaining 23 members of the Arlong Pirates standing there with weapons at the ready. Arlong sitting on his throne with the officer by his side.
"Well now isn't this a surprise. So you going with the mercenary route again are you Nami? This won't end better then last time even if you have a Devil Fruit user this time." I step forward, grinning as I gesture at the pile of meat.
"The difference is seventeen of your crew are already dead. Now how about you follow their example and just lay down and die like a little bitch." That has his smile drop as he stands up and walks inside.
"Chew, Kuroobi, Hachi, you three make sure that the beast and Nami are still alive at the end. I'm going to take care of them myself with Kirribachi" I let Arlong walk off and eye the three officers as they and the grunts square up.
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"You heard the boss, I'll hold back the power of my Fishman Karate just en..GCCHK!" Kuroobi doesn't get to finish his boasting as I remind him talking isn't a free action; his sternum cracking under the force of my blow. Still he manages to survive and stare at me in shock before a kick decapitates him. I lean back, a water bullet grazing me as Chew fires in anger at the death of his comrade. Meanwhile the grunts are staring in shock at the fallen officer and my girls take the chance to thin their numbers. >
"Hehe, leaving your back to a thief is a terrible idea." Carina get two in the spine before they can react and dances around the attempts at retaliation and Nami is read to attack at the ones focused on her, not doing anything fancy but the Sword of the Storm is coated in sharp winds that carve through the fishmen's scales and flesh as she screams her rage and hate out at them. In contrast Revy simply unloads her pistols in silence, cigarette smoking in her lips as she rains lead down on the Arlong grunts. >
"You Bastard!!" I focus back on Chew who screams at me and turns to run towards a fountain. Hachii running at me with his blades drawn only to get backhanded into a wall. I'll leave him be and let him get out, I'm less concerned about Reyleigh hunting me down but I do want Camie alive down the line. I walk up, casually slicing through two grunts that step between me and Chew and when he turns around after reloading I grab his throat. Keeping his ammo down while watching his skin turn purple as my grip covers his gills as well.
"All that talk and yet you're still so weak.. I was expecting more from you all. Oh well; easy prey is easy prey." A quick snap and Chew dies as well, I toss his body aside and make my way towards the main building.
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Kill Kuroobi: Bronze Advantage Ability Ticket
Kill Chew: Bronze Advantage Ability ticket
[Despair Aura I] - |Common Ability| - Allows you to emit an aura of despair that makes people feel uneasy and weaker targets to feel fear.
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[Rust Inducement] - |Common Ability| - Allows you to induce rust in metals through physical contact.
[Fire Claws] - |Uncommon Ability| - Unordinary - Allows you to grow your fingernails into very durable and sharp claws that you can cover in very hot flames. These claws can even carve apart and melt metal.
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[Fire Fist] - |Uncommon Ability| -Allows you to coat your fists in flames, these flames mimic the properties of your fists and enhance the power behind your strikes while also burning the target. You can also release the fire while punching to create a burning fist projectile.
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Arlong is standing there with his sword on his shoulder and his eyes wide as I grin at him.
"So you're crew sucks by the way, or sucked I should say. Honestly I can't believe you're from the Grand Line and a former Sun Pirate at that."
"Shut your mouth." He growls at me as she starts stomping forward.
"Emphasis on the former, I mean from what I know Fisher Tiger would kill you himself. I mean you take everything he stands for and spit on it."
"YOU SHUT YOUR FILTHY HUMAN MOUTH!" He lunges at me, so fast for a normal person but to me its so slow. I duck under his swing and slice at his legs, degloving one and leaving nasty slashes on the other. Still he manages to stand and swing again only for me to catch his arm and shatter it. Arlong cries out in pain and I lash out with a kick that shatters his more intact leg. He falls to his knees before me and I grip his head and force him to look up at me.
"Seriously is this all you got?! Fuck I wanted to test myself for the Grand Line and I got a fucking guppy. So really answer me this, how much do you think Tiger Fisher hates you? I mean the legacy of Fishmen in the East Blue is now everything he feared thanks to you."
"You know nothing, you humans are monsters and all of you should be put in your place."
"HAHAHA!! Oh you're not wrong. I'm a villain through and through after all, Nami didn't join me willingly, none of my crew really did. I'm a monster and so are you.. say I was thinking of getting a fish tank in my ship. Thinking a shark would be good in there."
"I'd rather die."
"Oh no you do die here and now. I was thinking more of a shortfin mako shark." Arlongs eyes widen and he opens his mouth only for mine to clamp around his throat and pull back leaving his windpipe a ragged mess.
"Oh hey before you start roasting in hell, you remember Hoody Jones. Kid that ate up your hypocrisy like it was gospel. He killed your queen, Otohime is dead because of your philosophy, hell of a thing isn't it." The horror in his eyes tells me just how much he hates what he hears and my guess was correct, if Fisher Tiger respected her so much then his former crew has to hold the same opinion even the Black Sheep like Arlong. Picking up his sword I give it a swing and decapitate him, the long nosed head landing at my feet. Now where is a good spike?
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Kill Arlong: Gold Ability Ticket
Become the Strongest Pirate in East Blue: Silver Advantage Trait Ticket
Claim Kiribachi: Silver Item Ticket
[Infernal Engine] - |Elite Ability| - Your heart is an Infernal Engine, when activated your regeneration speeds increase and you gain the ability to wield Hellflames. But when using the Infernal Engine, your body starts heating up, and the longer you use it the more it heats up. The hotter your body the more effective the Infernal Engine is, but be wary of going over the edge and burning yourself with your own Hellflames.
[Tickets Please] - |Rare Trait| - Allows you to withdraw your tickets as physical, tangible tickets that you can hand over to other people. If someone else rips the ticket, they will get the result of the roll instead, subject to the same rules as the user.
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[Vaunt] - |Rare Trait| - You're quite vauntful, aren't you? It is easier to increase your fame and gain recognition and rewards for your achievements. In addition, it is easier to assert your achievements and get people to believe what you say.
[The Collar of Obedience] - |Uncommon Item| - A collar that when placed around someone's neck, compels them to obey the owner of the collar, cannot be placed around the neck of someone capable of resisting.
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Walking back out in my normal form, mouth wiped clean of Arlong's blood, with Arlong's sword in one hand and his head impaled on a spike in another I plant them both in the ground before me. By now the villagers have all gathered around outside of the park and go silent as Arlong's head is presented to them.
"Arlong is dead, his crew is dead, you all can thank Nami for bringing me here." Short, simple, and still enough to have all of the Islands crying in joy. I turn towards Nami and grin at her.
"So Nami, I still have a navigator?" Nami's answer is quite clear.
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Gain a crew of three: Bronze Familiar ticket
Have a Girl Willingly Kiss you: Bronze Skill Ticket
[Goons] - |Uncommon Familiar| - 50 roughly 30-year-old Italian men who look mob-affiliated and share eerily similar appearances. They are not the brightest, but they can individually rough up the average man pretty good. They are useful for menial or somewhat complex tasks like serving as guards, manning a shop and other such activities.
[Novice Shooting] - |Common Skill| - You know how to handle firearms, you are no marksman but you are as good as the average soldier at aiming and shooting projectiles. You will however improve much faster than other people if you choose to train yourself.
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Oh instant thugs, that can come in handy down the line and the ability to aim properly is nice. Gacha can be snarky though apparently.
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Well Arlong clearly was terrible with money, thankfully we had the Nami bonus
now we have 174 million beri
Get 50 Million Beri: Silver item Ticket
Get 100 Million Beri: Silver Item Ticket
[Durable Baseball Bat] - |Common Item| - An extremely durable baseball bat, it would take at least a nuclear bomb to deform it.
[Super Absorbant Sponge] - |Common Item| - Terraria - A sponge that can hold approximately 1,000,000,000 liters of water inside of it, don't ask how it doesn't change in size or weight regardless of how much is inside of it.
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The party that got thrown after was wild, people bringing out huge platters of food and barrels of alcohol to celebrate their freedom. Most of it came from Arlong Park's larder but some people brought out their own little hidden morsels. Carina, Revy, and I took the vast majority of the Arlong treasury to the ship, Nami's hidden fortune included, although some was left behind so the islands could rebuild. I'm not that heartless, children are here and they don't deserve to starve.
With alcohol flowing, the party soon got pretty rowdy as the night drew on and the children were put to bed. I even busted out my Mixology skill for a bit until Genzo sought me out and gave me the threats about how to treat Nami, a bit more serious then in the canon but he knew how we met, even if toned down in the retelling it's not a great introduction but I still killed Arlong, that buys me some brownie points. After enough interaction I settled into a secluded corner and took a moment to see what my crew was up to.
Carina was going around and turning heads, teasing the guys and lifting wallets. Nami was following along, seeing how the villagers were doing and returning wallets after taking them from Carina … pretty sure this was a joke of somesort between them. Revy was downing booze and recounting past bounties to a few of the older kids on the cusp of adulthood. As I was watching a mug is place before my vision.
"There's the hero of the hour, want another round?" Nojiko is the one offering, her face slightly flushed and her gait a little unsteady. Taking the offered mug I have a sip and enjoy the flavor to hit my tongue; mmh Rum. Only had this a few times in my last life and the world of One Piece has made it an artform in my opinion.
"Thanks, so Nojiko got to ask any embarresing stories about Nami you can share." Nojiko smiles sadly and shakes her head at the question.
"I have a few but … Bellemere was involved in so many of them. It's hard to use them when they bring up other memories." I nod and offer my condolences to her. "Thanks… Nami hasn't smiled like that in a long time, she had to work so hard for a lie because that was what it was. Arlong would never let her go free or given up his 'kingdom'."
"Yeah, its in the nature of people like that. They take and keep and even if they look out for those that fly their flag they never let them go." I look around and note no one is watching, I can't hear anyone nearby, smell anyone close to me besides Nojiko. A now an evil grin is being hidden by my mug right now as I take a sip. As Nojiko takes one long draw from her mug I move, a quick strike has her unconscious and I set her out of sight for a moment. I have one thing to take care of real quick and then I can have my own kind of afterparty.
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"You bastard! You absolute monster! What the hell do you think you're doing!?" I smile as Nojiko stuggles against her bonds from her place on the floor of my captain's quarters. >
"Lets call it taking payment for services rendered. Nami already promised herself but what can I say? I wanted the set." Reaching out I slap the collar around her neck even as she curses me out. I ignore her and strip down to nothing.
"Be quiet." Nojiko stops talking and I smile at her shock as I use a claw to cut her free and then to remove the rest of her clothes. "Now stand up and show off my reward, you can speak just watch the language and the volume."
"You asshole, what did you do to Nami." >
I smile at that and snap my fingers, letting Nami know she can enter now. Nami walks into the room at that signal and Nojiko gasps at the 'maid outfit' she's wearing. I take the collar and leash of the outfit and give a fanged grin.
"Nami, tell your sister what you promised."
"C..captian Edmond has my utmost loyalty Nojiko. I .. please don't fight it; we can't win and if you're good he treats you well."
"Exactly, my little navigator has learned that well. Now Nami, give me a kiss." I gesture to my cock and Nami sinks to her knees to press a kiss against the tip. >
"Good girl, now strip and then join me on the bed. You'll be riding me. Nojiko masturbate and play with your body as I take your sister's virginity but you aren't allowed to cum."
Nojiko's body obeys even as she scowls at me and the sight of Nami stripping down to nothing. >
"Ah.. Captain?" >
"Come now Nami I know you can fit it in. Show me just what you're capable of" I grin at her as Nami hesitantly puts her hands on my chest and raises her body over my cock, lining the tip up with her cunt. Said entrance already wet despite everything. She hesitates a moment longer but before I need to say anything she drops down on her own.
"AHHH!" >
Nami cries out as her inner cavern stretches out. She doesn't move for a bit, her body shaking as it adjusts to the insertion. I give her ass a quick slap and she comes back around. Nojiko's cries in the back are ignored for the moment.
"Come now Nami, get moving."
"Yes Captain." With that Nami starts moving in earnest even as she cries out in pleasure as I move slightly to adjust the angle my cock hits her in. Her face starts to flush and the pleasure hits her as she ride me. >
""HAH CAPTAIN!!" I smirk as Nami gets into it, riding harder and cumming around my cock. Her mind unable to focus on much else but the pleasure.
"Thats it Nami, keep riding my cock. Show me just how much you enjoy it and make me cum." Nami does just that, showing off just how committed to a goal she can be as she rides me even harder, her pussy clenching down on my dick until she draws out my orgasm.
"AHHH!!" >
I grin as I flood her insides and watch her eyes roll back. Her spine bending as she curves back from her own orgasm. When she stops her body shows just how out of it she is, the bulge in her belly only serving to ensure I don't lose my erection. >
"Nojiko come clean Nami up." Nojiko stands up and starts moving towards a towel but I grin and shake my head. "No, use your mouth to get her clean."
"You fucking bastard!" Nojiko cusses me out but can't disobey and gets on her knees before Nami who's barely keeping herself up on the bed.
"I..I'm sorry sis. Please don't cause problems though, he… he won't hurt you if you obey." I grin at Nami's acceptance of her lot in life as Nojiko gets to work lapping up my cum. >
"Good, keep this up and get your sister nice and clean." I stroke myself at the sight, keeping my edge while Nojiko laps at her sister. When she's gotten the worst of it taken care of I let her stop and have her pose on the bed. >
"Hey now Nojiko that isn't how you should act.. give me a smile."
Her face contorts against her will, a smile forming even as another vein bulges on her head. >
"Thats it. Now thank me for fucking your slutty pussy after I fucked your sister." She snarls at me and fights the words but she obeys.
"Thh..ank yo..u for fucking my slutty pussy after fucking Nami!" I laugh at that and crawl over her. Letting her take a moment to get a good look at my cock, dripping with cum and Nami's juices, before plunging into her. Causing her to bite her lip to hold back the moan that I can still hear in her throat. >
"AHH!!" Nojiko doesn't keep the resistence up for long as grip her hips and fuck her as hard as I can without injuring her. Her tongue hangs out as she lets out constant moans, her chest bounces around from the force, her eyes glaze over and her curses lighten to mere swears. >
"There we go, guessing you never had a cock before either have you? You don't need to answer, your body says it all."
"H..hate you.. hate you."
Oh I know you do but you love whats happening. RIGHT!" I give a harsh thrust to her weak spot as I pin her arms down.
"AHHH!! CUMMING!!" >
I laugh as she breaks, keeping up the preasure as her cunt writhes around me and draws out another orgasm of my own.
"MERCY!! MERCY!!! PLEASE CAPTAIN!!!!" From the corner of my eye I can see Nami watching not with fear or hate but arousal and jealousy. That only makes it better as I paint her sister's insides white.
"Here it cums Nojiko, consider this your welcome to the Jackpot Pirates!"
"AHHH!!!!" >
I keep thrusting even as I cum, watching Nojiko lose all her faculties as the pleasure overwhelms her. >
When I stop cumming I rise up and take a good look at my handiwork. >
Dragging Nami over by her hair and making her get an upclose look as well as I fondle her ass.
"See this, remember that you aren't the only one who depends on your good behavior now Nami. Your actions can affect her as well." Despite the worry, despite the slight sorrow in her eyes, I can still see the lust and the need.
"Yes Captain. I won't give you any reason to punish Nojiko in my stead again."
"That's my navigator." I take a kiss from her, enjoying the way she kisses back and moans before pulling back and gesturing to Nojiko.
"Now how about you return the favor for your sister."
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Hours later when I'm done with the two I enjoy the sight of what's laid out on my bed. >
Both Nami and Nojiko are out of it, their cunts leaking out the results of further rounds. Nami smiling and curling into her sister, small bits of things she's said telling me she's having plesent dreams while Nojiko's arm curls around her protectively.
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Fuck Nami and claim her virginity: Silver Advantage Familiar Ticket
Rape Nojiko and claim her virginity: Bronze Familiar Ticket
Perform Shimaidon: Silver Skill Ticket
[Immortal Snail] - |Common Familiar| - An immortal snail, who knows what it wants or how it came to be. But one thing is for sure, it is immortal, even if you eradicated every quark of its beings it would reform back to perfection in just a minute. It is biologically immortal too, immune to all sickness and ageing. But in the end, it is limited to the vessel of a snail.
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[Architect] - |Uncommon Familiar| - A 3-meter-tall automaton with 6 arms made out of bronze and powered through nebulous means. The Architect has incredibly fine control over its movements and is an incredibly skilled builder and architect, to the point where, if given the materials, it can design and build a house within a day. But its combat abilities are incredibly lacking due to being a builder and not a combatant.
[Shark] - |Trash Familiar| - A regular old shark, only useful in water but it is a pretty healthy and strong shark with above average intelligence.
[Intermediate Hand-to-Hand Combat] - |Uncommon Skill| - You are a seasoned fighter, you know how to move your body to hurt people and can pick up most martial arts far faster than other people. You would completely thrash the average man in a fight.
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Well thats a shipwright taken care of and further enhancement to my fighting skill, still not used to that knowledge burning its way into my mind though. The Shark has its uses though, it can pick off anyone knocked overboard in a navel battle. I let the Architect out and take a look.
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Oh that is nice but I need rest as well. Dismissing the Architect to go look over the ship I lay on my bed, taking Nami's other side and holding them both close. Even I can enjoy another persons warmth at times.
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"And thats how the rigging works, any questions?" Nami's voice rang out as she finished up her lesson. >
"No mam!" I looked down upon the Goons, each one listening intently to Nami on how to handle parts of the ship. With them around this became a far more functional vessel, especially after the Architect performed some work to upgrade it and make it more my own and less the Benzen Black. I had decided to christen her the Jackpot.
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Training wise things were fairly solid, Carina was now more comfortable with her dagger, Nami was unlikely to hurt herself with her sword and everyone's physical abilities only continued to grow. I was managing to take the new skills I had in hand to hand and further refine them with my beast form, added claws to the mix. I also made sure to get a decent grasp on the other combat oriented abilities so that I could use them as well.
As for the girls Carina continued to play along, less likely to run now as she saw the fact my strength could be spread in a manner of speaking. Nami was such a good girl I let her wear normal outfits once more even if she chose to merely put shorts on in response. Nojiko… well she was still feisty but she wore her uniform without snark and didn't cause problems. Probably because she understood her actions could affect Nami. >
Still her body was already mine as she gave into my touch and found herself serving as my plaything without a care. Still I'd say the biggest breakthrough was with Revy who sought me out of her own accord. It was for 'stamina training' sure but what we both knew she was grasping at straws.
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"Come on Revy, give me another twenty."
"F..fu..fuck you AHHH!!!" >
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I can still see the hint of my handprint peaking out of her shorts. I send her a smirk when she looks my way and she turns away with a scowl.
Now we have a couple days till Loguetown assuming all goes well.
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"Boat coming up on the port side, looks pretty beat up!" A Goon's cry rings out from the mast and I look out to see the ship growing ever closer. It really does look quite bad, they're missing a mast and practically limping along.
Easy Pickings, a potential workout, possibly a bit of loot. At the very least it will kill some time.
"Nami, Nojiko get us on an intercept course, Revy take some of the Goons and have the cannons ready. Carina get an extra sail down for some speed." My orders are obeyed and we start to gain even more sea on the ship.
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A sudden gust of wind had some picking up fair more speed then I thought we could get. Within minutes we were right alongside them and I can hear Revy call out from below.
"FIRE!!"
Cannons ring out as shots smash into the opposing ships side, aimed at their own weaponry and seeing them rendered incapable of firing back. Sails are withdrawn so that we match their speed and I call down to them.
"Right, I'm willing to offer you all a chance to surrender! Bring us any valuables you have and I'm willing to let you all sail off to the best of your ability." I can see the men on deck looking around and considering it before one steps forward.
"These people have suffered enough from Pirates, I might have left the marines but don't think I'll let you have your way bastard."
"Oh goody, I was hoping for a good fight."
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"SONIC BOOM!" It might be with his arms rather then his legs but the move can only be the basis of one thing other then a Devil Fruit.
"Oh geez!" I slide under the razor sharp winds that come my way. So this guy was a power's user. Good to know and further confirmed when he uses Soru to get up close and shoves a finger towards me. I bat it aside with a backhand and he uses Soru again to put distance from my upper cut. Sadly for him…
"TOO SLOW!!" I can catch up and while he dodges the first blow with Kami-e the second is spot on and even though he has to be using Tekkai I send him flying back into the still standing mast of his ship.
"Heard you Marines had tricks, won't be enough. Come on get up and give me a bit more of a challenge." Seriously please do, I want more of a fight before I hit the Grand Line and you can at least give me something.
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The ferocity picks up, the Sonic Booms fly faster and I have to put my all into it, shifting into my Beast Form to pick up speed. Even with my new hand to hand combat skill this guy is clearly my superior; its only my enhanced body that give the clear edge. For all his skill I'm just too strong for him to overcome it.
"GHACK!!" A fist slammed into his gut has him flying back onto the deck, blood flying from his mouth as I approach him.
"Great fight man, you actually pushed me further then anyone else has so far and that includes a fishman that was part of the Sun Pirates.. yeah he went to seed but I think you'd have pounded him in his prime." I give him some praise as I ready my claws, I'll at least try to make this quick.
"Stop." A voice rings out and a green figure dashes in between me and my opponent. Short and not a fighter she still manages to keep her spine as she gets between a giant wolfman and his prey. >
"Oh and what makes you think I'll let a enemy walk away?" I expect a lot of things but she manages to surprise me.
"My name is Maomao, I am a medicine maker of some renown. Please let this man and all aboard the ship go and you shall have my service." I stare down at her and chuckle before it turns into a full blown laugh. >
"HAHAHAHA!!! Oh man you have some stones on you don't you. You know what sure."
"EEP!!" Despite herself she still lets out a cry as I grab her by the scruff of her neck and toss her to the Jackpot.
"Carina see her safely restrained in the brig till I can get to her later." I turn back to the sailors and the former-marine futilely trying to get back up to his feet.
"Well looks like someone just payed for your survival. I'll still be taking any valuables I can find but your food, water, and lives are secured. Heck I'll have my boys patch up the worst holes real quick. Just don't let anyone try anything otherwise that brave little woman's actions are all for naught." That has my defeated opponent stop struggling and two sailors come over to carry him out of the way.
True to my word I have the worst holes given a rough patch job, it costs us a few hours but I see it through. As we set off once more leaving the damaged vessel to limp its way to a port I went down the brig as Nami got us back on course. Carina waiting for me outside of the area.
"I have her nice and secured Captain. Also I made sure to check for any hidden weapons but couldn't find any whatsoever." I pat Carina's head as I walk by, seeing her disappointment at the brief interaction. I know she's been worried about her position since we brought Nojiko aboard, right now I'm content to let her simmer and see how she acts. Still ….
"Good job Carina, I'll take it from here. You go and check over the valuables we grabbed from that vessel, it's slim pickings but I'd like to know how much we have." Carina nods with a smile and makes her way to the storage area, a sway in her hips that I enjoy for a second before turning back around and entering the brig. Ah and Carina has made sure I'd enjoy the view.
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Pulling up a chair I sit down before her and lean forward, hand on my chin as I look down at her.
"So I have to admit I'm impressed with you. Not a lot of people would be willing to hand themselves over to a pirate. Those people must have meant a lot to you."
"I could name maybe three people aboard that ship. I knew this was the best chance I had of survival. Even if you didn't kill us all you could leave us stranded with no supplies. This way I have a chance and so do they."
"Huh, smart. So then what's your play now that I have you in my grasp? What leverage do you think you have?"
"Untie me and I'll tell you." I grin at the way she keeps a blank look on her face even while she's naked and bound. With a few swipes of a claw I free Maomao and she stands, stretching and letting her blood flow get the feeling back in her limbs. When she's feeling right again she quickly covers herself before my gaze.>
"Ah can I have my clothes back?"
"Nope. Now come on, we'll take this someplace more comfortable."
"Mmph, I can see what kind of man you are." >
"Yep and I don't particularly care. Now you seem to think you have some leverage in this situation." Maomao looks me in the eye, her face set in a look of utter seriousness.
"You clearly aren't an idiot, a pervert but not an idiot. Medicine is only good when you can trust it's being made right. A happy creator is worth more then one slaving away in bondage." I let my fangs slip out as I grin at her.
"Ah but you said you chose this to ensure your survival. Doing something like that sounds like a good way to die horribly."
"Perhaps, but at that point maybe I would welcome it. Besides I know how to craft poisons just as easily as medicine; granted you're a Zoan user so I might not be able to make something effective enough for you but it will be more then enough to give me freedom in another way. Still I prefer to live and you might at least take me places I can find new knowledge at so I might as well make the best of it if I can." For a second we stare at each other and then I laugh at her bluntness.
"Oh I like you, very well. Lay out how you expect to be treated then and we'll see if I'm willing to match it." I can see the slight dip as the relief hits her at my response.
"Clothes for one thing. Second I get a room to make this stuff in to my specifications or at least to the best of your ability. I won't make medicine in a pig sty or a rickety deathtrap."
"Both are doable, sketch out what you need and we'll figure out which room you can use and what needs to be done for it."
"I also tend to collect poisons, I want my collection under my control."
"As long as you know how contain them safely I have no problems with that. You screw up and that goes out the window just like all these other privileges you want." Maomao nods and lets out a breath.
"If that is all good I think we have an accord."
"Not just yet, I'd like a demonstration of your prowess before anything, wouldn't want to find out this is all a scam now would I."
"And how do you propose to test me?"
"Surely you must know something that can prove your abilities but not harm anyone." Maomao stares at me in silence but I can see the thoughts running wild in her head.
"Yes … I suppose I do have something in mind. Still I want clothes before I try and make anything. I'd rather not be splashed on my bare skin with something foul."
"Alright, try and impress me then otherwise your value drops quite a bit." I grin at her, intentionally trying to make it as unsettling as possible while using my various traits to be more intimidating. She isn't unfazed, I can here her breathing become more forcibly controlled and her pulse race while she tenses up but she doesn't cower or react more seriously.
Already impressing me then, lets see her keep it up. I lunge forward over the table right as she stands up, slamming my hands into the wall and cracking them while my fangs nip an inch from her nose.
"Let me be clear though, you've just given me plenty of reasons to be wary of you, a maker of poisons, a woman willing to do what it takes to live but still considers death. Some might question if it wouldn't be best to just … get it over with." Her control is hanging by a thread at that last bit and I sneer.
"Don't mistake my amusement as a willingness to ignore threats and disrespect. You prove yourself and behave I have no problem rewarding you and dealing with your quirks, you try to screw me over and that sees you in a spot I think you'll very much want to avoid. Understood." Maomao nods, slightly shaky but her spine remains straight and she meets my eyes.
"Yes Sir." I back away and grin once more, fangs and claws put away for the time being.
"It'll be Captain when you're part of my crew. Now lets see about this demonstration of yours."
"I always thought I'd look good with long hair. You look great as well sis."
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A hair growing medicine wasn't one I was expecting but it was certainly a good demonstration of her skills. Nami and Nojiko had volunteered to try it after learning what it was supposed to do and I can't say I disliked the results.
"Well Maomao I can safely say your position as our medicine maker is secured. I'll have a room finished for you shortly. Come with me for a second." Walking away from the rest Maomao follows me, giving a show of obedience. I lead her to the Architect which is repairing the damage to the walls from earlier.
"Like I said Maomao, you work hard, prove yourself, and obey I'll have no problem rewarding you. This guy will have your room altered fully to the specifications you want."
"Thank you Captain … if I might ask where are the rest of my clothes?" I smile at her, a knowing look in my eye.
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Maomao frowns but only for a second before lifting her skirt revealing nothing underneath. >
"My undergarments Captain, I would like to have them as well."
"Oh those, tossed them overboard. I promised to give you your clothes back, didn't say all of them." Maomao only nods at that as she lets her skirt drop back down.
"Don't worry Maomao, keep up the good work and good behavior and I'll let you have some again. Until then we'll call this your punishment, understood."
"Yes Captain, thank you for your mercy. May I see the rest of my ingredients and equipment set out now." I allow it and let her be on her way. Maomao will be an excellent addition to the crew, while she's confirmed medicine (and poisons) are her focus and as such only has basic medical skills outside of that that alone will be valuable down the line.
She's got a strong will and a the ability to bend her head. I like it, it will be fun to seeing how much I can bend her without having her break and lose that spark that makes her so desirable.
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'Recruit' Maomao: Silver Familiar Ticket
[Cottonmouth] - |Trash Familiar| - A smart cottonmouth snake companion, there is not much else about it, they are at the peak of what a cottonmouth snake could be and are smarter than average but that's about it.
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Well now, little miss poison is going to love this.
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(Interlude: A Medicine Maker's Thoughts)
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I am alive, that is a win.
I have not been tortured, that is a win.
I can still make medicine and perform my experiments, that is a win.
These are only wins because he allows them and I am lucky that I still have these small victories. I pushed too hard and if he wasn't so amused by it I would probably be in a much worse situation then him messing with my clothes.
Edmond Vantas, my new Captain. A lustful pirate who makes no sense, in ways these East Blue natives can't understand, and I have lived on the Grand Line, I survived my boat fleeing Drum Kingdom getting hit by the worst series of storms that pushed us into the Calm Belt and being slapped around by a Sea King and that series of events makes mores sense then him.
He's not a Devil Fruit user, he has no fear of the water and while I haven't pushed that for obvious reasons I firmly believe it.
He passes out items with powers to his followers that make no sense, his navigator has a sword that can bend the wind to her will and he pulls clothes from a wardrobe constantly to replace damaged one or to suit his whims.
And the 'Goons' as he calls them, I have yet to see one eat, sleep, use the restroom, or eye up one of the scantily clad women that make up the true crew. Somehow that is more astonishing then the creatures that he has like the flaming dog and the Wraith. Sipping my drink, the tingle of the mild poison I mixed into it pleasing on the tongue, I look down at the bikini I wear, far more revealing then what I wished for but a sign of how lucky I am. >
This for defiance, I've seen people keelhauled for that and given his preferences I could be chained to his bed until he tires of me but instead I simply get revealing outfits.
I've managed to tease the stories of the others out, most of the tales at least, and know this isn't the first time something like this has happened. Nami should by all rights be dead but he keeps her around, her beauty and skill key reasons but that speaks to his logic not be fully overridden by his libido. Her sister is now a part of this but for two instances of betrayal that is light and Nami … she's started to embrace it after her decade-long tormenter's death and seeks to have her sister join in her worldview. >
Carina is the same in a way, fearful of him but craving his interest as she's more scared of his boredom. I kept my mouth shut about how I noticed he's aware of that and playing on it; ruining his games seems like a poor decision.
As for his First Mate or Second in Command as Edmond prefers to put it she's fully embraced it as far as I can tell, welcoming the captains lusts and seeking him out to take care of her own while indifferent to the rest of the crew. She dislikes Carina at least, calling her Idiot 2, but mentioned Nami had earned her respect for 'being a badass even if she was fucking stupid about it'. Still I want to know more about why so I turn toward the woman, Revy having decided to sunbath as well.
"Revy?"
"Whats up Shorty?" I ignore the nickname she's given me. >
"Why exactly do you follow Edmond? I understand he …" I try to find the words, she didn't give specifics but I could read between the lines before.
"Oh he raped me, had his way with me and laid down the law. Considering Buggy was deciding if he should carve me up or just stick me in a cannon with one of his special balls I got off lightly." I blink and try to figure out my next question but she beats me to it.
"See Shorty this is how the world works and I can tell you know it. You got the eyes of someone who's seen a lot of shit. The strong decide. That's the truth of the world. My uncle was strong so he beat the shit out of me and raped me when I was a child, the marines are strong so they get to pick which crime they deal with and which they accept sloppy seconds to ignore." Even with all I saw growing up that is up there with the worst. Revy sits up and leans over her chair arm to get closer to me.
"So yeah the Captain took me, he was in a position of strength and I couldn't beat him. I was in a position I swore I'd never be in again and there was nothing I could do. Funny thing is I liked it, he made it … pleasurable. Edmond makes it feel good, he doesn't give a shit about what I do, he'll get me what I want as I behave, and he made it clear I'm his so I won't ever be passed around. That's a good thing all told." Her eyes harden and her voice becomes cold with me.
"So that means if I think you're a threat to that, if I think you'll fuck everything up, I'll slice your tendons and throw you overboard. We'll see if the sealife gets you or if you drown first." Her piece said Revy slides her sunglasses back down over her eyes and takes a puff of her cigarette as she reclines.
A strange crew to be sure but as Revy just said it could be far worse. At the very least Edmond seems interested in my research and mentioned acquiring things for me; at the very least I might get some new poisons out of this all.
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"Well isn't this a handsome mug." My wanted poster was with today's paper, capturing me in my half-wolf form.
Wanted Dead Or Alive: Edmond Vantas, The Wolf of Violation
50 Million Beri
"Huh, pretty sure you just set a record Captain."
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Get a 10 Million Beri Bounty: Bronze Trait Ticket
Get a 50 Million Beri Bounty: Bronze Advantage Trait Ticket
[Ceaseless Discharge] - |Trash Trait| - "Not the one you are thinking of" Your cum refills almost instantly, and the volume of your ejaculations is substantially increased.
[Iron Fist] - |Uncommon Trait| - Your fists are like iron, enhancing the power behind your unarmed strikes and fist-type abilities.
or
[Enhanced Endurance] - |Uncommon Trait| - Enhances the user's existing endurance, allowing them to function for longer before getting tired and enduring more punishment.
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"Alright everyone knows what they want and need to get?" I look over my crew as we prepare to head out into Lougetown, I do plan to cause a ruckus later but for now acquiring supplies without having to rush around and fight would be best. We managed to slip into the docks and town unnoticed with a blank sail put up but I can see the patrols of Marines. Have to plan this carefully which is why I'm going to lay low while the girls gather supplies.
Revy will be stocking up on ammo, gunpowder, and looking for any new weapons and attachments that catch her eye. Nami and Nojiko are in charge of food and other basic supplies as well as specifically looking for any log poses, Maomao is heading to check out what plants and other supplies she can pick up here from apothecaries, pharmacies, and any greenhouses that may be here. I haven't given her the Portable Pharmacy yet but there are probably things here that it can't provide her given it's inventory comes from a modern, mundane world. Each of them has three Goons at their disposal for carrying things back to the ship, 20 will remain on the ship to keep it ready for launch and the remaining number I can bring out to take things back to the ship if I find anything good.
Carina isn't shopping, instead she'll be scouting out the Marine Base for me. Not only will I probably get a ticket for attacking one but it should have some goodies inside that could come in handy down the line.
"All right you all enjoy yourselves but remember to start making your way back before 4 pm." Because that's when things get really wild. With that said we all make our way off the ship and spreads out. I stick around the docks for the moment, taking in the sights of a bustling trade port and listen to the managers bellow out orders, soaking it all in and trying to pick up any useful information.
"Hey, what are you doing standing around?!" I blink and turn to find a beauty standing behind me in a chief's uniform. >
"I was told my delivery would be brought to the Nakiri restaurant and yet I find you standing around doing nothing. This is unacceptable; these items need to be properly refrigerated as soon as possible." I blink and open my mouth, I'd rather not cause a scene here although given the fact a lot of guys here are going shirtless I can see why she thinks I work here.
"Listen Girly.."
"That's Madame or Lady to you! I am the heir to the Nakiri family and the one making sure it's flagship restaurant maintains its pristine reputation and so help me if these South Blue Salmon go bad because of you I'll ensure you never work in this Sea again!" And now I'm going plotting how to wipe that arrogance from you, should pass the time at least.
"Alright Lady, which crates are yours. I'll get a few more boys depending on the number." She points out only one crate so I grab it myself, feeling the chill inside it that reminds me how wild the One Piece technology jumps can be, it takes a bit of positioning to properly hold it but its not heavy for me.
"I suppose someone like you has never been to an establishment like my families, come along I'll lead the way so that you don't get lost and let the fish spoil." Well its a good view from behind at least.
"Set them in the back of the freezer, I need to make sure my roast is still on track." I follow the order, noting how everything in here is high quality. The Benzan Black had some pretty good equipment for cooking and bathing in it, proof of Kuro's craving for creature comforts in my opinion, but all this blew it out of the water. Setting the crate inside the freezer I come back to find Erina plating a dish as; some kind of roast covered in a glaze that she was drizzling some sauce on. A wonderful smell in the air as the she finishes the dish off with a few sprigs of some plant being tossed on top of the meat.
"Might fine looking dish there."
"Of course, the finest pork and beef were acquired for the roast and made to marinate for a full day, following that the freshest raspberries were gathered and put together with a few other ingredients to enhance their flavor for the sauce to properly mix with the meat's own flavor and not clash with the seasonings, a little mint gives it that perfect pep to ensure a the best dining experience one can have in the East Blue. I shut down the entire restaurant for the day to properly prepare this for some critics that will be coming tonight." Huh, must be some important critics or that just says how successful and rich her family is to shut a restaurant down for a day just to accommodate a few people
"I mean I've eaten at the Baratie so thats a pretty big bar to reach." The way she goes stock still, how her head turns towards me and her eye twitches as her smile remains frozen on her face catches me off guard for a second.
"I'm sorry, did you just insinuate that floating 2nd class eatery staffed by hooligans, ruffians, and man-whores is in any way comparable to this establishment of fine dining and class?!" I snort at that last insult towards the Baratie's staff.
"I'm guessing you met Sanji?"
"That stupid perv thinks he's so great! I don't care if he mastered the hardest spice rub or can do a perfect meringue tower but he could at least not flirt 24/7!!" Huffing she turns around and makes a small plate of the same dish and spearing a fork in it before shoving it at me with a scowl."
"EAT!! This is far better then anything you'll find on that bobbing bistro!" Well someone has some pride if she's given free high class cuisine to a 'dockworker' over one little comment. Still I take a bite and the flavor hits my mouth, juicy meat seasoned perfectly with the sauce providing a perfect bonus. The mint hitting last somehow to provide that tingly feeling with each bite. I scarf down my dish and lick my lips when I'm done.
"That was amazing, truly. I'd put it dead even with the Baratie." Erina's scowl remains at my answer but it's the truth and I won't lie about it for her feelings, besides I think she'll have other worries now.
"In fact you'll be perfect for my crew. We've been needing a cook."
"Your crew?! Why would I give everything I have up for a position on a l..lou..sy …" It hits her then what I just said and I can see the moment recognition flashes in her eyes. Before she can let out a scream I'm on her, a large paw covering her mouth.
"It's best if you don't make a fuss now Girly, I'd rather this not get messy." I look around and decide I will be grabbing what I can from here as well if no one will be coming by for a bit. With a thought a few goons appear, ready to help me grab what I can.
Sometimes I'm so good I surprise myself. Between me and the goons we manage to pack up a lot of the food stores, equipment, and even some of the appliances. A new stove, two fridges, and an oven would be making their way to the Jackpot shortly I grin looking at my Goons packing up while I stroke the ass of my newest prize. >
"Ah one second boy. Bring that crate over here." An empty crate filled with straw is brought over and I toss Erina in it, the chief looking up
"You just sit tight in there; I'll properly welcome you into the crew later, for now I have other things to pick up." The lid is closed over her and nailed shut, her cries thoroughly muffled in her temporary residence.
"Alright Boys get this all aboard the Jackpot will you."
"You got it boss." And with that the procession of Goons make they're way to the jackpot bounty in hand, they'll take different routes and time it so they don't arrive at once and that will keep suspicion down.
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Kidnap A Noble: Silver Trait Ticket
Steal Practically Everything Not Nailed Down And Some That Was: Silver Skill Ticket
[Item Warranty] - |Rare Trait| - Your gacha items now have warranty, if an equipment you own is broken to a level where it cannot be used effectively, within 24 hours that item and all parts of that item will be replaced with a replica in perfect condition as long as the item has not been traded away or given away. Only applies to items that were broken during intended use, warranty does not apply in cases of sacrifice, smelting, destruction during modification etc. and does not apply to consumable items.
[Throwing] - |Uncommon Skill| - You are fairly skilled at throwing a variety of objects with speed and accuracy, being able to land a stone on the head of a target from across the street without trouble.
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Ah and this day has an even better start. Picking up a knife we didn't steal I flip it in my hand and then toss it towards the wall where it buries itself with a thick thud. Yeah this could come in handy.
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I knew where I wanted to head next, that sword store with two graded blades, those have to be worth some tickets given the rarity of them in this world. Thankfully it isn't hard to find the place as apparently some people in Lougetown make a living giving directions to those not from the Island, five beri has me the location of the sword shop in question. It's a bit of a walk from where I am but soon I find myself at the store in question.
"Welcome to the Ippon Arm-shop, I'm the owner and weapons-smith here, Ipponmatsu. What can I do for you?"
"Bit of window shopping at the moment, looking for quality you know. I'll let you know if I find anything." I head towards the sword barrels and start looking for my target, the aura it produces already nipping at the back of my neck. Ah there you are; Kitetsu sits in the barrel with an aura of death and bloodlust simmering about it. I reach out for it and ignore Ipponmatsu's cry for me to stop.
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Kitetsu bends to my will with a quick flare of my Royal Beast aura, letting me grab it and test its weight in my hand. I can feel a bond form between us, the blade giving approval and its support. Well looks like I'm going to have to pick up some swordsmanship skills now.
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Acquire Sandai Kitetsu: Advantage Silver Item Ticket
Become Sandai Kitetsu True Owner: Gold Skill Ticket
[Deed to Land] - |Uncommon Item| - A deed to a land, just rip this deed in half and you will have always owned land in a location that is favourable to you.
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[Crate of Explosives] - |Common Item| - A crate full of 64 sticks of dynamite that restocks itself every 24 hours.
[Expert Taming] - |Elite Skill| - You are an expert in taming and domestication. You know how to turn a ferocious beast into your best buddy, and you know how to skillfully train creatures to gain their obedience and their loyalty. This can also be applied to people to a lesser extent.
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The explosives make sense, Land doesn't mean much to a pirate after all. Still I look towards Ipponmatsu with Kitetsu resting on my shoulder, an aura of content coming off the blade.
"You have a good sheath I can wear for this blade, I think it like me." Holy shit the look in his eyes, I think his mouth has actually dislocated to be that far down.
"Of course sir, will there be any other weapons you need as well?"
"I would like another blade if you've got one, I'm considering a two sword style but at worst I'd give it to a crewmate of mine who could use a good weapon. I'd like it to match this blade in quality if possible." I stroke Kitetsu's blade and I swear it almost purrs in response. Ipponmaru rushes back and comes back with a box and a black leather belt with a lacquered sheath that he tosses to me. He opens the box as I switch belts and slide Kitetsu into it's new resting place
"I have just the thing, this is Yubashiri and it was been in my family for generations. Please take it, I can only hope it serves you or one of your crew well after that display, people have lost limbs to Kitetsu when it feels truly angry." I take the sword with a smile on my face and examine it.
"Don't worry sir I'll make sure it's put to good use." Wasn't lying per say but with the way the gacha works it might become a decoration piece down the line. Oh well, not much difference from now really.
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Acquire Yubashri: Gold Item Ticket
[The Infinite Magazine] - |Elite Item| - A magazine that can morph into the magazine of any projectile shooting weapon and will supply it with infinite amounts of the ammo it uses as long as it stays attached.
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Nice, Revy will like this one a lot. Giving the awed shopkeeper my thanks I make my way out, the man perfectly fine not being paid for the sight I gave him apparently. I don't even make it a block, cutting through some alleyways when a voice rings out to me.
"Wait Sir!" I pause and turn around to find Tashigi standing there. >
Her composure only lasts a second before she squeals and looks over the Kitetsu and Yubashri.
"I thought I saw you leaving with them and I was right. I can't believe it, Yubashiri one of the 50 Skillful Grades and Sandai Kitetsu, isn't that supposed to be cursed though?!"
"I mean I guess but Kitetsu submitted pretty quickly once I put my will to it." Tashigi nods at that, eyes drinking in the blades and not noticing as I look her up and down and note the area. We're nice and tucked away here aren't we, Kitetsu seems to know my intentions and practically cheers me on with its aura bursting out in little spasms like laughter. A quick swing, faster then she can follow, has Tashigi disarmed with a pommel to her wrist making her drop her blade while my claws tear away at her clothing. >
"WH..mmmph!" I cover her mouth as I pin her against a wall and grin at her. Once more the recognition floods her eyes as she takes in the fangs and claws as well as the fur on my hand helping cover her voice.
"Well now I didn't know the marines had such tasty morsels in their ranks, thats a good thing to keep in mind."
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"Mmh!!" >
Arms pined behind her and her mouth gagged Tashigi moans as I take her from behind, the marine unable to do anything against me. Her body was already wet when I started, I got a good laugh as I realized seeing me with those blades actually did it for her.
"Such a slut you get wet at the sight of some swords but can't handle mine! Don't worry you'll get used to it!"
"MMPH!!"
"Ahh, did you just cum. Guess you really are a bitch in heat."
"NNH!!" I laugh at her protests even as her body quivers on me, no resistance as I reshape her cavern.
"Come now, surely you didn't think a marine was what you were meant to be. Look at these tits, clearly you … were … meant … to be FUCKED!!" I cum in her as I degrade her, pinching her nipples and tugging as she cries in alarm.
"NHHHH!! " >
"You say no but your body is clenching down so tightly. Waiting for my seed, think you'll be ready for more?" I tug out her gag and start hammering in, ready to take a little risk as she cries out.
"NO!! IT SHOULDN'T FEEL GOOD!!! FILTHY PIRATE COCK SHOULDN'T AHHH!!" She cums as I slam into her, distending her belly and making tears run down her eyes in a mix of fear and pleasure that she can't hide from me. I keep it up, fucking her until I once again cum inside her. >
"Don't worry, I'll make sure you accept this pleasure by the end of this."
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An hour or so later I let Tashigi drop forward, her glasses falling off and to the side. I grin down at her, taking in her tear stained grin and her gushing pussy. A quick and violent smack leaving her with my handprint on her ass. >
"Well now that was a nice little way to pass the time. If you ever want a second round come find me, I'll gladly fuck a marine bitch again, until then we'll call this sword the cost of your lesson." I pick up Shigure and leave Tashigi panting and moaning on the ground behind me, I'm nice enough to toss her coat over her before I go at least.
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Rape Tashigi: Silver Familiar Ticket
Steal Shigure: Silver Item Ticket
Rape Someone In Public Without Detection: Silver Skill Ticket
[Gathering Swarm] - |Uncommon Familiar| - Hollow Knight - A swarm of bugs made of light that are incredible at gathering things, you simply need to think of what you need gathered and the Swarm will do it with great efficiency, picking up all loose change in a city block, picking up someone's wallet from their pocket, picking out all trash from an area, picking apart someone's corpse and much more. They individually do not have much strength, but are capable of lifting 5kg individually. The more energy you have, the more bugs you can have out at once.
[Witch's Rejuvenation Potion] - |Uncommon Item| - Hunter x Hunter - A bottle containing 100 pills that each make you physically one year younger when consumed. Restock Timer: 168 Hours
[Adept Stealth] - |Rare Skill| - You are skilled in the way of stealth, you know how to move silently, how to sneak up on people, how to check for traps, you can blend into your surroundings and sneak up on people who know you are coming. You would make Solid Snake proud.
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Adept Stealth is a nice addition to my repertoire, I was a pretty big guy so having the ability to move silently and unnoticed was a good thing to have. Carina still spotted me right before I snuck up on her. Finding her a block away from the Marine Base and sitting on a bench.
"Captain geez, when did you get that sneaky and is that a sword?" I grin and plop down beside her and grin.
"Figured it out after having a little fun with a local and this is Kitetsu, apparently it likes me." Kitetsu 'hums' in response and Carina eyes the blade nervously, I can practically see the hair on the back of her neck rise up.
"Oh .. neat. So here's what I was able to figure out Captain." I listen to Carina as she describes the outer patrol routes and outlines where the high value storage areas should be based upon some of the construction details she noted on the outside of the base. She didn't try to sneak in because in her words 'they're rilled up more then a hornet's nest that someone decided to use as a pinata.'
"… and activity has picked up since then." I nod, that makes sense if Tashigi had a check in she missed. Well now the question is how to go about this?
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The patrols are good, Adept Stealth coming with the knowledge of the types or routes to fear, most of the men are actually in few of at least one other marine. That means it's all about finding and using the one weakness they missed, in this case thats a nice little side door that seems to be used for taking trash out.
No doubt it has some activity on the inside but it won't be much and while it's often in few of one of the patrolling marines it has its moments of being unattended. Everyone should be making their way back to the ship soon, an hour till the deadline. Plenty of time to get in and grab what I can, hopefully beat Smoker up as well. I already set my loadout for a possible fight, going for elemental power to back up my wolf form.
THERE! Guy on the roof looks away and makes his way to another corner, meanwhile the ground patrol rounds the corner and the door is unguarded. I rush over and slow down to a stop before the door, it's locked but a claw slipped into the slight gap between the door and building lets me saw away at the lock, fire claw on it's lowest setting possible easing the process. Slipping in I close the door behind me, from the outside nothing should look off.
Alright then, lets see what we can find here.
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Carina's intel was right on the money, it wasn't easy but I did manage to slip into the storage area for what was clearly their most valuable stuff. I had to duck into a lot of closets, hang from the ceiling like a discount spiderman, and double back a lot but in the end I managed it. Had to knock out two guards but it was quick and quiet so no alarms raised
This room, not really a vault Probably a mixture of items taken from pirates and things given to the base for use in emergencies. I can only assume that's the reason a Devil Fruit is sitting there, think it was a pear perhaps? Now its got a stem that defies logic and the patterns one would expect, this just makes the entire venture worth it but for now into the bag it goes.
Next I find two briefcases, each one filled with Beri notes. Looking over it I note this must be the bounty fund, looks like a nice haul, probably enough to cover at least Arlong and Krieg's bounties put together, bit of a tight fit but they fit into my sack as well.
Lastly is a set of cuffs sitting next to a small hunk of rock, no bigger then my fist. Seastone, has to be. Did they just store them together as an organization system? Meh I don't really care, another prize into the sack. Sadly that's all I can fit into my sack … hmm do I try to take more and risk being overencumbered or leave with what I got.
The base is emptier now, I can't hear nowhere near as many as before. I don't look a gift horse in the mouth slipping out with ease and taking to the rooftops, leaping across them while remaining just low enough to not catch too much attention. Within minutes I'm in sight of the port and slip into it, once more blending in with the rest of the sailors and dockmen working in the area. Climbing up onto the Jackpot I hand off the bag of loot to a goon, letting Nami take the money to her glee.
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Acquire a Devil Fruit: Gold Item Ticket
Acquire Seastone: Advantage Silver Item Ticket
Perform A Heist Perfectly And Undetected (Military Target): Triple Advantage Gold Skill Ticket.
[Gun Cache] - |Rare Item| - A dark grey duffle bag that you can pull out a copy of any single mundane firearm or bullet magazine produced for public use on Basic Earth. Ranging from revolvers, sniper rifles, etc., with bullets included. You can only pull out up to 20kg of items per day from the bag.
[Procellarum Phantom] - |Rare Item| - DxD - An armor that manifests primarily as leg armor that enhances its user's kicks and speed.
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[Regalia] - |Uncommon Item| - Final Fantasy - Do you want a badass supercar? Do you want it to fly? Well, you got the right vehicle then, this fully upgraded Regalia is a very powerful, durable and most importantly, incredibly stylish car that can also drive itself. And even turn into a flying vehicle. The fuel tank gets refilled automatically every 8 hours.
[Iaijutsu] - |Rare Skill| - A refined blade art that takes advantage of the motion of drawing the blade from its sheath to unleashing blitzingly fast, precise slashes. With experience, the user can imbue their scabbard with energy to propel the sword even faster and increase the potency of their attacks.
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[Cheer] - |Rare Skill| - You have a natural knack for giving motivation and cheering people up. You have a feel for what words someone wants to hear right now and what to do to cheer them up or get them out of a slump. You'd also be one hell of a cheerleader.
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[Rokushiki] - |Epic Skill| - One Piece - A special superhuman martial arts developed for only the most expert and skilled of the Marines and Cipher Pol agents. Rokushiki consists of 6 different special superhuman techniques and a secret 7th one they have achieved mastery over the others. You start with knowledge of all techniques but have to train to use them.
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You know cackling madly is probably drawing some attention but it takes my mind off the headache as I get as a lifetime of knowledge is forced into my head and I find myself capable of using the Roukushiki. The keystone of the marine's assassination unit, skills that let them trounce devil fruit users and become the boogyman of the Grandline (Paradise at least).
"Alright everyone, lets make our way towards the Grandline. Revy remind me to show you some goodies I got for you later." I look out at the port and think for a second. I could slip away unnoticed, the marines unaware of my presence until Tashigi is coherent enough to say who attacked her (although given my actions they probably will guess its me) but that does leave one potential feat, one ticket potentially ungotten. Smoker has to be worth something after all.
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I leap out of instinct and the flood of smoke underneath me justifies that choice.
"YOU!! I'LL KILL YOU PIRATE SCUM!!! YOUR HEAD IS GOING ON A PIKE IN THE HARBOR!!!" Smoker marches forward while his subordinates shove people indoors and down alleys to get them out of the way.
"Ah Smokey I was wondering if I'd get to fight you. I'm guessing you found my .. first opponent. She was a screamer… were you aware of that or…"
"SHUT UP AND DIE!!!" A tornado of smoke begins to form around the furious marine and I grin as I let my body shift into my full beast form.
"BRING IT!!"
Smoke fills the air as streams of the stuff launches my way. I dash around them all letting my claws meet his Jitte and sparks fly as the Seastone weapon blocks it, a fist letting out billowing smoke slams forward and I launch a knee up to block. I lash out with fangs and his face slips through my teeth as it turns to smoke.
We match each other blow for blow in a sense. I'm too fast and strong for him to really hit but his Logia makes it hard for me to actually damage him without using abilites.
"YOU AREN'T FIGHTING JUST ANYONE MUTT!! I'LL BREAK YOU DOWN AND MAKE YOU BEG FOR DEATH!! YOU'LL DIE CHOKING AND PISSING YOURSELF!!!" I grin as I put some distance between us.
"So given that smoke is part of you what exactly will you be shoving down my throat?" Oh man I didn't think the man could get any redder!
"AHHH!! WHITE BLANKET!!!" The name does not tell you how dangerous the attack is given a huge mass of smoke comes flying at me. I manage to leap over it but I can see how solid it is and the heat radiating off it. Getting trapped under that would probably be like an oven that chokes you as well. Yeah best not to play around too much. Putting the Soru to good (for a novice) use I dash in front of Smoker and lash out with a kick; too fast for him to react and his Jitte goes flying away. A slash of flaming claws puts some scratches on his chest that sizzle and he cries out in pain before a palm thrust up snaps his head back but that only makes him angrier as his lower body turns to smoke and he takes to the air.
"Shit you are dangerous. Alright enough playing around, come on Smokey, try to put up more of a fight then the bitch will you." I can hear his teeth grinding as he launches towards me, smoke so thick it blots the sky.
You know what I need to control my fight lust, not bringing the seastone cuffs was a mistake because Smoker is pummeling me. I didn't realize his smoke could get as hard as it does but if I wasn't a Royal Beastkin I'd be out like a light at best. I think the Jitte would feel better then this.
"HOW'S IT FEEL!! I'LL MAKE SURE YOU FEEL EVERYONE OF THESE BLOWS!!!" An uppercut sends me into the air and he's above me, slamming his foot into my ribs and sending me down to the ground.
"Oh man I got to say Smoker, this is the best fight yet." I get up, a little shaky but still raring to go. I let Infernal Engine run wild as I launch myself at Smoker who launches at me with a cry of rage!!!
"IS THIS ALL A GAME TO YOU!!!"
"NO IT'S A CHALLENGE!!! THATS WHAT THIS WORLD IS!! A CHALLENGE TO BECOME STRONG AND THE STRONG CAN DO WHATEVER THE FUCK THEY WANT!!!" Flaming Claws meet Smoke Covered fists and the battle continues.
"WHITE PILEBUNKER!!"
"HELL'S CLAW!!!"
I use the Shigan with my claws and overpower the attack heading my way. Smoker crying out as my claw scrapes along his arm and the flames of hell burn away at his clothes and singe the flesh.
"You…" He grunts as he lands and turns to face me only to get a knee to the face. I lay into him, landing blow after blow even as he gets a few in himself. We spend minutes in a slugfest but Smoker is smart enough to not let that remain the case when I'm dominating it so he begins to turn to smoke but I blast out a gust that forces him to be human once more or get spread all over Loguetown.
"How can you have this many abilities!"
"What can I say, I'm Chaos's vessel! HAHAHA!!! NOW COME ON!!"
"ALRIGHT SMOKER!! HERE'S EVERYTHING I GOT!!!" I haven't really used this aspect yet but here we go.
"REMOVAL ROYAL VARIATION - HELLHOUND!!! HAHAHA!!! THANKS FOR PUSHING ME SO FAR SMOKER!!"
"KEEP YOUR THANKS!! I'LL SETTLE FOR YOUR HEAD!!!"
"HELL'S RAVAGING" Everything all at once, infernal flame coating my fist, Tekkai hardening my muscle, Removal letting me put one hundred percent into this blow!! Smoker puts up a shield of condensed smoke that holds me back flames blasting along it and I can see him readying another attack in the stance his feet take.
"NOT ENOUGH!!" With a howl I shove my fist through the shield and slam it into Smoker's chest, a swirling drill of smoke that would make Simon proud in his hand. Flames lash out and Smoker is launched back, slamming though the building behind him and from the sounds of it out the back of it as well. I peer through and see I'm correct as an unconscious Smoker falls to the ground from the wall of the building across the street behind the first building.
"He.. nice job Smoker but I win."
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Defeat Smoker: Advantage Gold Ability Ticket
[Dragon Scales] - |Elite Ability| - Allows you to grow incredibly tough dragon scales over your body, due to the nature of dragon scales they also reduce any elemental damage you take while also being more durable than any human material. Its toughness scales with your physical stats.
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[Grue] - |Elite Ability| - Worm - Allows to create a cloud of darkness that blots out the sense of everyone inside, making it incredibly difficult to perceive anything while inside. The effects can be partially mitigated by strong targets.
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The marines watching me are terrified, shaking as they try to keep their guns steady but I'd rather not keep fighting for the moment. Rather I let my Royal Aura flare and they all scramble back letting me dash away back to the docks. This Removal really is something, that punch and now just how quickly I'm moving. I land on the docks to find a handful of marines behind cover, Revy laughing as she shoots down at them from the deck of the ship while Nami launches blasts of wind as well. With a quick leap I land on the deck, drawing those two's attention away from the marines for a second.
"Alright everyone lets get out of here, Nami give us a burst to get out of here."
"Aye Captain!" A more gentle swing of the Sword of the Storm has wind filling our sails and pushing us out of the harbor, marines crying out for us to stop and taking aim but ducking back behind cover after Revy kneecaps one of them. I note a few marine vessels nearby and lob a fireball at them to give the Marines something else to worry about.
"Nami see to it we're on our way to the entrance to the Grandline, Revy I'll leave you in charge. I just got out of a great fight with a pissed off Logia so I'm going to go crash for a few hours." I still have a giant grin on my face as I walk off, leaving it to the two girls to set our course while I let head to bed. A nap after such an intense fight sounds like a good idea.
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While Nami got us heading towards the Reverse Mountain I went down to see my newest 'crewmate'. Erina was a little tired and cranky after her time in the box and when I let her know about her new job she got … frustrated. Yelling and threatening me with the threat of her parents seeing me hang. Which gave me an idea for letting her cool down.
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"We'll talk later then, let you think about your options. See you in the morning."
"MMGGHHH!!!"
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[Magic Well] - |Elite Trait| - You have an abnormally large pool of energy you can access, allowing you to use abilities and spells for far longer.
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[Branding] - |Elite Ability| - You can brand unresisting targets, marking them as yours, you are able to know the location and condition of the branded targets and you can even summon yourself to them or them to you with a 24-hour cooldown.
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Oh look at this, a means to teleport back to places I've been. In otherwords something you can't do without in a world where you need to sail that is something you have to take. That done I keep in mind the devil fruit I found, I do need to figure out what to do with that. Letting it just sit would be a waste but who to give it to?
Nojiko and MaoMao are out, not loyal enough yet for me to trust with the power and so that leaves Carina, Nami, and Revy. Hmm thoughts for later as I notice the former coming around the corner.
"Ah Captain, I got the treasure all sorted. Is there anything else you need?" I look her over and grab her, tossing her over my shoulder and making my way to my room.
"You'll be helping me celebrate out amazing haul. It's time to fully claim you as mine."
"Ah! Yes Captain!"
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"AHH CAPTAIN!!! YOU'RE TEARING ME APART!!" Carina cries out as I take her in a piledriver, splitting her open and having her howl as I claimed her fully. >
"Fuck!! So tight!! You're a perfect fuckdoll Carina, I'm never letting you go!" Despite everything she looked relieved at my words and I grinned, she was happy that I would keep her under my 'wing'.
"AH!! YES I'M YOUR'S CAPTAIN!!" Carina grips the sheets as she cries out. >
"Good girl, now take this load!!!"
"AHHH!!!" Carina cries out as her I emptied a load into her, her stomach swelling in response to the huge load. I let her fall down onto the bed and take in the sight of her broken in and almost as my seed gush from her as she poses for me. >
"A…amazing. So… so good, want more." >
Well how could I resist going another couple rounds when she asks like that.
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Claim Carina's Virginity: Bronze Familiar Ticket
[Tentacle Cleaner] - |Common Familiar| - A large ball of tentacles covered in a slimy substance, which is actually an incredible cleaning agent that has no smell or leaves any residue. The tentacle creature is very dexterous and skilled, being able to clean even the most complex of machinery without disturbing its mechanisms due to its morphing tentacles. No combat ability but they are very dedicated to their job.