One Piece: The Hunt

"Toshi finishes cocking and lays the table. The housemaid of the Ardlum's is also seen seeing down"

Toshi: Dig in mam...
Berta: Thank you dear...when will Elen be back I wonder
Toshi: I'm sure she's fine. The marines are still in disarray from our little visit, so we should be alright mam.

*Tizen starts eating his food, he pauses for a second.*

Tizen: And if they didn't learn their lesson, we can pay them another visit.

*Continues eating.*

Toshi: I'll pass...it was a close one as it is. Lance and Axel left us alone...that was pure luck, because if they hadn't...

*Tizen realizes what Toshi is saying, and gives a nod.*

Tizen: They was tough ones. That Alex, I'll become stronger then him.

Toshi: Lance...was different. Well, regardless

"Suddenly, the door is opened. Kizan has his mouth full but looks up. Elen runs into the living room"

Elen: DONE! I've finished...resembling the engine

Tizen: I suppose that means we're ready to leave.

Elen: Yep, we can set out tomorrow

Tizen: Tomorrow it is then.

"The crew spends their last few hours partying it up, with Toshi already having made food for the entire day's worth."

The next day

"Elen is boarding the ship. Kizan is being dragged, still sleep. The sun is barely on the horizon. Toshi and Tizan are also already on board."

Elen: Well...so long Berta
Berta: Now you hear me miss Elenor...please by careful
Elen: I will...don't worry Berta I will...and keep an eye out. I'll start publishing scientific journals as soon as I can
Bertan: But...I thought you had given up on that
Elen: I had but...these 3 taught me not to give up. Stupid as they are. Stay safe Berta alright?

"Elen hugs her maid one last time before boarding the ship herself. The sails are brought down and the anchor up, as the Steaming Dream leaves port"

*Tizen leans against the sail post of the ship as they head back to sea once again.*

Tizen: How long is this trip, roughly speaking.

Elen: Normally...around 5 days to get to the next island, the last one before we hit the Grand Line
Toshi: Normally?
Elen: Hang on to your hats folks

"Elen runs up to the wheel, which is now outfitted with several levers and a control panel. Elen grins and presses down on a button, followed by working the levers. The entire ship starts to shake slightly, and with a conjunction of the sails turning slightly upwards, and the ship's engine changing it's output, slowly but surely the ship...starts to fly"

Toshi: WHAT THE?!

Elen: This is my little surprise guys. My dad DID hide something from Roshu. A way to modify this ship into a flying version of itself. That's why I took so long with it. But now we have the only known flying ship in history.
Toshi: AMAZING!!
Elen: Yeah...I know I'm awesome

Tizen: Flying ship, damn, no wonder Roshu wanted it. This is... just, insane, I mean we're actually flying.

Elen: I doubt Roshu actually knew WHAT it is he wanted. He just wanted it because he was a greedy little conniving bastard
Toshi: Don't think about it any longer. He got what he deserved.

"Meanwhile, Kizan wakes up"

Kizan: Morning guy...WHAT THE HELL!?
Elen: Hey Kizan...how do you like the upgrades

"Kizan doesn't answer. He's astounded by the clouds, the ocean bellow...the breeze"

Kizan: This is amazing Elen!! Seriously...you're a genius!

Elen: Thanks Kizan. We should be able to reach Iriwnhold in about 1 day if we keep going at this pace

Tizen: That's knocking 4 days off the regular pace. Amazing.

"Time skips by fast. The crew start to see the ship descend just off the last island. While not as big as Humburd, it's still a big city"

Toshi. Why are descending so soon?
Elen: I don't want to bring us in too close and reveal the ship's secret. This island is the main marine HQ...we need to go in, get ourselves some supplies, and leave. Tizan needs a new sword as well. I actually know a place. Best bladesmith the entire West Blue

Tizen: Best in the West Blue, I expect good work from this man if that's his reputation.

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*Meanwhile deep within the city, we see a young man in a prison cell, partly concealed in the shadows. He seemed to of been from a wealthy family from his clothing, but these are all extremely worn out, and he has his shirt's first button undone and his tie loose*

...: Well here I am, another day in this prison.

Elen: He doesn't craft anymore, but he does sell.

"The ship lands on the water with a thud and makes it's way towards the island"

Tizen: I see. Well, I can assume he usually has a good selection then.

...............................

...: How many days has it been, it's hard to tell, one losses track easily in this place. How long will I be here, the answer to that none could answer. Day after day that answer proceeds to allude me.

"The group gets off"

Elen: Alright you 3...Tizan, go get your sword. Toshi and Kizan, get the supplies. Toshi

Toshi: I know I know...I'll look after him, don't worry

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"Meanwhile, a guard walks up to the man. The guard is accompanied by a marine wearing a suit"

...: Well mister Toroi...your execution date has arrived. I do believe this is the part for, how do you say this, last requests?

Tizen: See you guys when we meet back here.

*Tizen heads off to get his broken sword replaced.*

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Toroi: So today is the day. Hmm, last requests you say, how about you let me go.

Captain: You know we can't let that happen. Lets start moving shall we? We need to get everything ready

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"Meanwhile, Toshi and Kizan are seen exiting a store with food. As they walk past a large crowd, Kizan suddenly stops and notices a wanted poster"

Kizan: No way!!
Toshi: What'
Kizan: Oh nothing, I just know that guy

"He points to the wanted poster on the wall. The large crowd are talking about him as well"

Man: So they're gonna do it today huh?
Other: Yeah, puttin' him away fer good. Poor kid never stood a chance. Still executing him fer just a few transgressions seems excessive
Man: Ya know the rumors about him. That's probably the reason

"At hearing the word "execute", Kizan goes ballistic"

Kizan: WHAT?! WHERE IS HE BEING HELD?!
Man: Whoa kid, calm down! He's in the local marine base waitin' for executing. Why

"Kizan runs off without another question and before Toshi can do anything about it"

Toshi: Oh come on!!

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"Meanwhile, elsewhere on the island, a familiar due is also present. Drew and Kiya are walking along the streets"

Drew: "sigh"...we lost track of the pirates when they left Humburd. But if we assume their trajectory...they're probably heading towards the entrance to the Grand Line

Toroi: Well, it was worth a try anyway.

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*Tizen enters the shop, observing various blades on display, he walks up to the counter talking to the shop keep.*

Tizen: Good day, say, what can I get in this store for 30 million beli?

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Kiya: The Grand Line, we can either go ahead and set up a ambush, or take out chances searching the docks for their boat. I doubt we can find them easily among all these people.

Drew: I guess...

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Shopkeeper: 30 million...ya can pick one from those over there

"He points of a barrel filled with obviously cheap swords"

*Tizen just looks at the pile a bit annoyed*

Tizan: Don't you have anything else? I mean...these are all...they'd break easily

Shopkeeper: Wait...

"The shopkeeper notices him comparing swords to his own Meitou"

Tizan: What's the problem? You're the one who said to take it...
Shopkeeper: Isn't that the...
Tizan: What?
Shopkeeper: It is! The Tsubame Zao. How did you get such a wonderful sword
Tizan: It's my family's heirloom
Shopkeeper: You don't say...his boy is related to that famous swordsman...boy wait here

"The Shopkeeper goes into the inner store, and comes out with a finely shaped sword"

Shopkeeper: Here...you can take this one free of charge...the Jouki Setsudanki

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"Toshi runs after Kizan"

Toshi: DAMN IT CAPTAIN WAIT!!