It's been two days since the Aqua Laguna, the Enies Lobby incident, and Merry's farewell. You continued working on your new ship since you're now energised and not injured like the others. Of course, you didn't forget to make something for Usopp. A wooden carving of a mini Going Merry. You carved it based on your memory of her.
When you guys got reunited, the Straw Hats, Paulie, and Iceburg gave you back the comms they had, and you placed them back into your bag.
You already finished the rooms of the ship as well as the finishing touches of the technology, and now you need to buy furniture, medicines, and other necessities for it.
You went to the temporary headquarters building to check up on the Straw Hats.
"Hey, guys!!" you called out.
"(First Name)!! You're here!!" Chopper said excitedly.
"(First Name)-koi!!~" Sanji swooned.
You grinned. "I see that you guys slept well, considering that you were exhausted from the fight these past 2 days"
"(First Name)!! We got our stuff back, including our money and belongings!! Now we can continue our journey!!" Nami said, overjoyed.
"Is that so?? That's great!!" you replied.
Just then, Franky, Mozu, and Kiwi show up with their usual flamboyance.
"What is it, Franky, all of a sudden?!" Sanji said.
After the introductions, Franky sat down, getting serious, and told you the story of the Treasure Tree Addam, who is known to be the strongest in the world, and it is extremely rare since pieces of the wood only fall off infrequently. The reason for that story is that Franky had taken the 200 million berries he stole from the Straw Hats and gone to the black market to buy a supply of this wood.
"You jerk!! You'd better not have bought something like that with our money!!" Sanji said angrily.
"Just keep listening!!"
He punched the ground with both of his fists, silencing everyone to listen.
"A long time ago, I made the decision that I'd never again build a ship. But I wanted to catch up to the person who was my goal after all. The next thing I knew, I was drawing blueprints for a ship. Franky clenched his fists. "My dream is . . . to use that treasure tree . . to build one last ship . . a dream ship that crosses any sea!!"
You watched silently. So that's why he stole it . . .
"I've already obtained this treasure tree. I've already got blueprints, too. I'm going to build this ship now. So . . when it's completed . . Will you set sail on the ship I've built?!"
There was silence for the Straw Hats to process what he just said.
"What? What? T-Then . . ." Chopper stuttered, shocked.
"Then . . .a-are you going to give that ship to us?!" Sanji asked.
"That's right. Nothing would make me happier than for people I like to travel on my ship," Franky grinned. "Well, that, and it's kinda like you gave me the money for it, so . . .The Oro Jackson, the ship of Gol D. Roger, the only man who completed the round-the-world journey, was also built using this treasure tree. I swear . . .I'll build an incredible ship!!" he declared.
"I guess it can't be helped, huh? Tom-san and you are both craftsmen after all," Kokoro laughed.
You chuckled. "You should take this chance, guys. You need a ship that can withstand any sea to travel anyway"
"Yeah . . .Now . . .Now I can understand the feelings of Tom-san, who died with pride"
Everyone started celebrating and thanked Franky for the ship. But it didn't last long as you sensed something was coming this way and realised it's someone familiar by its aura. Panicked, you frantically hid underneath a table where Luffy was sleeping.
"Hm? What's wrong, (First Name)?" Nami asked.
"Shh!! Don't tell them I'm here!!" you warned and hid behind the yellow cloth.
Before she could question you further, there was a loud crash through the wall, revealing a Navy Vice Admiral with a bulldog figurehead.
"So you guys are the Straw Hats?!" He walks in. "I've got some guys who I want to have to meet Monkey D. Luffy"
Sanji, Chopper, and Franky got into a fighting stance, preparing to fight, but he swiftly went past them and punched Luffy in the head.
"O-Ouch!! That hurts!!" Luffy winced in pain.
"That hurt!! What're you saying?! That was a punch!! No way it works on rubber!!"
"There's no means to ward off a fist of love!! Looks like you've gone on quite the rampage, huh, Luffy?" The Vice Admiral removed his figurehead, revealing old man Garp, someone you would rather not meet.
"Ack!! J-J-J-Ji-chan?!"
"What?"
"WHAT?!"
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That damn old man!! Always coming in out of nowhere!! You winced a little when Garp beat up Luffy after their little nap. You gasped when a large, rough hand pulled you out from underneath the dining table.
"N-Nice to see you again, old man!!" you nervously greeted him.
He stared at you with a huge grin on his face. Oh shit. He's still onto that, isn't he? "(First Name), have you decided to settle down with Luffy?"
"Old man, he's still too young for me. Plus . . .WHO THE FUCK DECLARES TO SOMEONE THAT THEY WILL MARRY ONE OF THEIR GRANDSONS' WHEN THEY'RE OLDER?!" you yelled as you raised your fist and whacked him in the head, giving him a visible bump and a dented floor.
"Aaaaahhh!! (First Name) punched a Vice Admiral!!" Chopper panicked.
"And successfully landing a direct hit on him!!" Nami screamed.
The Marines behind Garp gasped in shock.
"S-She managed to hit him!!"
"Who is this woman?! Is she a part of the Straw Hats?!"
"According to the reports, Arsene was with the Straw Hats but not a random woman!!"
Garp got up and laughed. "As expected of my granddaughter-in-law!! You're still strong as ever when I first met you!!"
"Who said I agreed to be your granddaughter-in-law?!" you retorted.
"Ne (First Name), you don't want to be with me??" Luffy pouted.
You flinched. "No . . That's not what I meant, Goma. It's just that . . ." you tried to explain to him to understand and not taint his innocence at the same time.
The truth is, you're completely impassive, knowing that some people like you in a romantic way since you'll marry them either way.
"You still have one year to be a man. Right now, you're just a kid"
"Eh?! What do you mean?! I am a man!!" Luffy huffed.
"No, you're a kid. Ace is already a man cuz he's older than you, so maybe I should take him," you teased, grinning.
"No!!" everyone shouted, causing you to be startled.
"Uhm, I was just joking," you rubbed the back of your neck.
"Luffy!!" You heard Zoro calling his name.
Garp turned his head. "Try and stop them, you two"
"Yes, sir!!" a pair of voices yelled out.
You watched as the two marines got subdued easily by Luffy and Zoro. Garp laughed and said, "You guys are no match for them at all!!"
"You really are strong. I'd expect no less from you!!"
The pink-haired boy got up and cleared the dust away. "Luffy-san. Zoro-san. It's been a while. Do you recognise me?"
"Who are you?" Luffy asked.
"Don't you remember me?"
"Coby? I do have a friend named Coby... but the Coby I know was short"
"That's me!! The Coby who was a hopeless crybaby!!"
"What?! Is that true?!" Luffy was shocked.
"That Coby? Why are you on the Grand Line?" Zoro was equally shocked.
"I've still got ways to go to become a Navy Officer, but when I heard that you were nearby, I just wanted to see you guys so badly"
"What?!" Luffy yelled.
You looked over and recognised the little Blossom. Your face brightened up and you shouted as you waved, "Oh!! It's you, little Blossom!!"
He looked up and tilted his head. "Do I know you?"
"Ah, of course, you don't recognise me because I was wearing my mask at that time. It's me, little Blossom. (First Name), the one who gave you training tips to help you with your training"
Coby and Helmeppo's eyes fall out of their eye sockets in shock. "Eh?! You're (First Name)?! You look so different when we first met!!"
You chuckled. "So you're the kid Luffy told me about. You look so different from the description he gave me"
You hoisted Coby off the ground to get a better look while Coby's cheeks turned a little red. "I must say, those tips I gave you sure helped you a lot!!" You grinned and brought him in for a hug. "Not only that, you've gotten so cute!!"
Coby's face now turned completely red, and he stuttered out to change the subject. "B-By the way . .. .you haven't told us why you were at the headquarters back then"
"Hm?? Well, since you're Luffy's friend, I can tell you," you put Coby down much to his dismay.
You unsheathed both Wakashi and Takame as you created huge slashes on the ground, encircling the marine soldiers.
"Phantom Thief, Arsene. One of the Warlords of the Seas, at your service," you bowed down.
"What?"
"WHAAAAAAT?!" All the marine soldiers, including Coby and Helmeppo, screamed with sweat running down their faces.
"Y-You're Arsene?!" Coby asked, shocked and scared at the same time.
"The mysterious Warlord that never reveals her identity?!"
"I never saw her face before!!"
"She always changes her face and is a master of hiding in plain sight!!"
"Ora, ora~ You're correct and you're looking at the one and only", you evilly grinned, then you laughed. "Pfft, your faces are priceless!!"
You started walking out. "See you later, guys. I got other things to do," you waved them goodbye.
"Ah, I almost forgot to tell you that the headquarters requested your presence. Seems your little assistance with Luffy from that incident caused a massive uproar," Garp shouted.
You grunted. "Right, I expected this to happen. Welp, the worst-case scenario will be that my title will be revoked, and I will be killed on the spot"
"What?!" the Straw Hats exclaimed.
"See you!!" You left and went shopping.