One Piece: The Hunt

*As they hurry down the street.*

Tizen: At least on the bright side, we got pass them.

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

Delreth: You three are not from around these parts.
Toroi: No, we're passerby's dragged into you peoples war.
Delreth: Hmm. Is it only the three of you?
Toroi: We have three other friends who we got separated from.

Toshi: Regardless we have to help you...so that's the end of that.

---

"As Elen and Tizen run through the streets, suddenly, Tizen collapses"

Elen: Hey! This isn't the time for

"Elen notices that Tizen's wounds weren't healed yet, and he just opened his stitches"

Elen: OH no...what do I do now...he's bleeding all over...

Delreth: Well then, welcome to the team.
Toroi: ... right. What now.
Delreth: We see what our next orders are and go from there.
Toroi: ... great.

Delreth: Lets just head back inside. And I need to go see Raila about this.

---

"Kizan is seen waking up in a small house by the sea. As he comes to and wonders where he is, he notices the old man making a cup of tea"

Kizan: Ouch...who are
Old Man: You should stay in bed soon, you're greatly worn out.
Kizan: I can't stay still! I need to rescue my friends
Old Man: From where? The Kyotarton or Erum empire? You do realize that you're just a spec

"Kizan suddenly stops. He remembers the battle with the pacifistas"

Kizan: What are you saying? Who are you?
Old Man: You can call me the Master for now. Do you want me to make you stronger?

*Delreth leads everybody back inside before making his way towards Raila.*

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

*After some minutes a young man is seen approaching Elen and Tizen.*

...: You two...

*Elen takes aim thinking the enemy has caught up. The man pauses for a second.*

...: ... I was only going to ask if you friend needs help. He looks, in bad shape.

Elen: He's...
...: Just step aside, I'm a doctor

"Elen steps aside"

---

Konoro: Things have gotten out of hand fast. Should we really just do what they're telling us?
Toshi: For now yes...besides that guy doesn't seem so bad

---

"Delreth has made his way to Raila's current station"

Raila: Ah Delreth? Will you be embarking with us back to the Capital or say here in the front lines again?

----

Kizan: Stronger?
Master: Yes, stronger. Your friends...what happened to them?
Kizan: We got split up...some of them were caught by a white flying ship
Master: They must be in Erum
Kizan: Others were caught by a red ship...
Master: Kyotarton. Alright...
Kizan: Wait, how can you make me stronger
Master: Because I know all about you Riono D. Kizan...you've eaten the Sha sha no mi correct?
Kizan: Alright...just who exactly a

"Master ignores Kizan and takes a sip of his tea"

Master: If you want my help though, I have a favor. In a nearby small town lives a boy around your age. I promised I'd help him reach a certain city on the other side of reverse mountain. If you help this boy reach that city...then I'll train you
Kizan: Wait what? But that's...
Master: Do you want to be strong or not?

"Kizan looks at him, thinks back to the pacifista"

Kizan: Alright!! You've got yourself a deal

Delreth: Likely I'll stay here. But Raila, what's up with those prisoners? They appear alright, but how can we really trust them?

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

*The man gets to work bandaging Tizen's wounds.*

...: He's already been freshly stitched up. You should watch him. Why was you both running with this man so injured?

Elen: Well you see...

"Elen can't figure out an excuse. They were pirates, their captain wanted. So they didn't have the right to say "we were captured unjustly" like any other person would"

Neo: Never mind, forget I asked. Lets just get this one to my house so I can actually stitch him u properly

---

Raila: We can't. But regardless, they are strong. One of them is a logia. So make use of that. The Council isn't really responsible for how the armed forces handle prisoners...but I figured this would be a good way

"Raila was the Combat Division Leader of the Council. Meaning one of Erum's stronger military divisions was under her direct command. The Armed Forces were largely less influential, so she always felt her snooty need to get in everyone's business"

Raila: Just give them an officer post and have them run attacks. I heard you had a siege of the Eregor mountain fortress ready, have them lead it or something. Or are you leading that one again personally?

"And befitting of her high end post, she always stayed out of the front lines, preferring the commoners to do that job. And of course to her, the Armed Forces were just that"

*They get Tizen back to Neo's place where they lay him him down while Neo gets supplies together.*

Neo: The Name is Neo by the way. What about you two?

*Getting the supplies he needs, Neo comes back to Tizen's side.*

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

Delreth: I usually prefer to lead. However, having these 3 lead a attack will show us what we're dealing with here. If they try to use the chance to run, they can't be trusted. If they accomplish the mission, they may very well be of good use to us. Alright, I'll give them the officer post and let them lead this attack.

Elen: My name is Elen. And the bleeding heavily is Tizen...

Neo: He'll be out for some time. Make yourselves at home

---

"Toshi, Toroi and Konoro are in the barracks, with a room to themselves"

Toshi: We should rest up. That Delretch guy says we'll be heading off to the next target tomorrow...honestly, what have we gotten ourselves into
Konoro: Don't think to much about it. We just need to end this so that mage will let us go.
Toshi: I feel especially sorry for you getting dragged into this, jut because you tried to help us back with that pacifista
Konoro: No problem. I like the sightseeing

----

"Kizan is seen in a town, waiting for whoever is the person he's suppose to help. As he waits on the outskirts, he's suddenly joined by a strange boy carrying an umbrella with a bladed end, and a purple kimono"

Kizan: Hum...
Boy: Good day...are you Kizan? Master said that a boy named Kizan would be waiting here
Kizan: Alright that old guy is just plain weird how did he...never mind, I am Kizan...are you the guy I'm suppose to help?
Toto: Yes, I am Toto. I need some help crossing Reverse Mountain to reach a city on the other side
Kizan: Alright, lets get going then. The old guy gave me some supplies, and we need to hurry I have to hurry up and get the goddamn training done and rescue the others. I can't stick around to long
Toto: Understood.

"Toto calmly walks past Kizan. Kizan is dumbfounded"

Kizan: When I said hurry...I MEANT IT!

"Kizan suddenly jets forward with the baku baku no mi and grabs Toto, speeding along the countryside

*Neo gets finished up with Tizen and moves him to a bed to rest.*

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

Toroi: I still can't believe we got dragged into this. No use dwelling over it though, lets just get this done.

About 3 days pass

"Elen is sleeping in a chair. As she wakes up, she notices Tizen is not in his bed. Looking outside, he finds him in the street waving the katana he stole around"

Elen: Are you insane!? What are you doing up?! What about your stitches!!

---

"Meanwhile, in a large white airship similar to the one that started the entire mess, we find Toroi, Toshi and Konoro, wearing a more official lookig uniform. Delretch is there as well"

Toshi: So let me get this straight...we'll be leading the ground forces in an attack on one of the enemies most secure bases...
Konoro: We'll this is certainly getting the new recruits broken in...

Delretch: That is correct. We want to see just how good you are. And see if your truly reliable.
Toroi: This is a test right? I can't imagine why you'd take 3 guys who was forced into combat, been with you less then a week, and have them lead troops into combat.
Delretch: Because your 3, are strong. Suitable of such tasks.

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

*Tizen stops swinging the sword, looking back to Elen.*

Tizen: I can't stay down cause of a few injuries.

*Neo comes in by Elen seeing Tizen.*

Neo: My, he isn't one to stay down, it's only been 3 days.
Tizen: I'll be careful. Don't worry about it.

Elen: Yeah well you're not going to enjoy this one...they left. The airship left and took MY ship and YOUR swords. Those rat bastards have the Steaming Dream, and so help me good if they lay even a finger one her!

"Elen is obviously pissed off"

Elen: If you're ready to travel...we leave right now.
Neo: You'll need clothes. That man's other ones were completely wrecked
Elen: We'll manage
Neo: Just go in and use the clothing on the chair...if you weren't so hell bent on injuring yourself again, you would have noticed

----

Toshi: We'll damn...this feels like it wont end well...
Konoro: Oh just relax. What's the worse that can happen

---

"In Eragor, we find the red airship land, with Yata and Wayder inside the command room. Another woman, looking like: https://i.servimg.com/u/f69/13/49/57/08/steamp10.jpg is also there"

Yata: I swear to god how did you forget to refill before we left Argro!
Wayder: I don't think she cares for your complaints there Yata

Tizen: They think their getting away with my swords.

*He heads inside, meeting Neo and Elen, grabbing the clothing.*

Tizen: Well thanks for the clothing Doc.
Neo: I say you should give it more time, but you won't listen will you.
Tizen: No.

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

Toroi: Depending what we're up against, very bad things can happen.

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

*The women simply pays no mind to Yata's complaints.*

Neo: Oh, and there's a good blacksmith in town, so if you need swords, go there
Elen: We're completely broke...all our money was in our ship
Neo: Just tell him I sent you. He owes me..

"Elen just tilts her head and wonders what that was about, before Tizen just pushes her along and the two head out"

-----

"Meanwhile, elsewhere, we find that Kizan and Toto are climbing a particularly steep part of Reverse mountain"

Kizan: When does this end ;_;
Toto: We are barely up. Reverse mountain, while not looking like it when one uses the normal Grand Line routes, is actually a very large and tall mountain

*Tizen and Elen makes there way towards the blacksmith in town, finding him they enter the store.*

Tizen: *glancing around before focusing on the blacksmith* Hello sir, I'm looking for a sword, a good one, what do you have?

Blacksmith: Hmm...why would I
Elen: Neo sent us

"The Blacksmith doesn't say another word, and returns with a sword, dark blue handle"

Blacksmith: A Grade Sword, Hachi no Tentou (Eight Heaven). It's a good sword I've been saving...and if it's for a friend of Neo
Elen: Alright this is WAAAAY to easy. What givens?
Blacksmith: Well...you said Neo sent you. That man is a saint. He works here for free without charging anyone, and helps anyone regardless of how they got their wounds. He's what a doctor should be. For the people. I don't think you'll find anyone in Argro who wouldn't help anyone he asked us to help
Elen: Oh...I see...I guess were were lucky
Blacksmith: Well...just take the sword. It's part of a series of swords made by a famous bladesmith.

"He hands Tizen the blade without another moments hesitation"

Tizen: Well thank you.

*Tizen accepts the sword, making a from controlled swings to get use and adjust to it.*

Tizen: Nice, very good indeed.

Elen: Lets just hurry, we need to catch that airship before it reaches whatever's the capital of this place

Blacksmith: You mean Commander Yata's personal vessel. It isn't heading for the capital...I heard that it had to stop it Eragor because it lacked fuel. That's about a days ride from here on an airship
Elen: But we don't HAVE an airship...
Blacksmith: Hmm...about half a day walk southwest of here there's a hanger of a know shipwright that deals in airships. If you hurry, you may be able to reach it in time. And he's from this town, so just do the same you did with me. Tell them Neo wanted him to help
Elen: Alright, when I get my stuff back, I am buying that man a fully equipped medical office

Tizen: Let's hurry.

*Tizen and Elen both quickly leave.*

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

*Meanwhile Toroi and the others are ready to move out on the attack.*

Delretch: Your prepared. The troops are aware your leading, and will follow you.
Toroi: Noted.

Toshi: Lets do this...what's the specs anyway

Delretch: Alright, Eragor is a very powerful fortress protected by the 50th Division of their army, including an artillery division...and then there's the Gates of Kings.
Toshi: What?
Delretch: Are you familiar with Sea Kings of the Calm Belt
Konoro: Yes...and?
Delretch: Well...there's a couple of them acting as anti-air weapons...regardless, you'll be using the smaller vessels to disembark on land, while the dragon unites attack from above. Keep in mind the magi squads do have larger authorities than you. Just...kick ass, that's all I ask. And try not to die

"Toshi sighs and Konoro puts on a pair of gloves"

Toshi: I so want Kizan to make up for this...
Konoro: Well...I feel somewhat the same

"As they get each on a ship and leave the larger aircraft, they see the attack happening on the main gates"

https://i.servimg.com/u/f69/13/49/57/08/12915510.jpg

Toshi: What in the living...

----

"Elen and Tizen have hijacked an old horse pulled cart and are heading towards the destination"

Elen: I swear to god...one scratch on my ship...

----

"Meanwhile, Kizan and Toto have arrived at the top of the large stretch of mountain...and find something very beautiful"

Kizan: Whoa...

"A large valley, with a view to the very top of reverse mountain as well as all 5 of the current pathways, the 4 entrances and the exit. Kizan can't help but look at the other side...towards the end of the Grand Line"

Toto: You're a pirate right?
Kizan: Yeah...
Toto: if you flew off here...you couldn't probably make it to the final island of the Grand Line. Find the One Piece. That's what you want...right?
Kizan: Don't even JOKE about that!! It'd be cheap and dishonest!! I want to earn this...I want to live an adventure...and looking at things like that "points at the valley" are part of the reason this journey is worth it. And besides. When I do reach it...I want my nakama there!!

"Toto smiles for some reason and leads Kizan along the path, continuing forward"

Tizen: Your ship, they better not do anything to my swords. Especially my family's one. I'll kill any man who holds it or attempts to destroy it.

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

*Toroi is also taken aback slightly by the sight at hand.*

"The ships land, and the first action Toshi takes is speeding forward kicking a nearby turret that was pinning down the other warriors and magi"

Toshi: Do I have to do everything around here! MOVE DAMN IT! HEAD SHOT!

"And then he kicks a mecha suit with his regular ground kick and sends it flying right through a normal platoon"

"Konoro lands farther west and exists by using a rankyaku to eliminate several of the mecha suits. And then"

Konoro: Alright...neither of them around. SORU!

"He speeds forward, untraceable"

Konoro: SHIGAN!

"And then uses his fingers like bullets, piercing through several soldiers with them"


----

"Meanwhile, Elen and Kizan continue down the road. Just then, someone stops them. right in the middle of the road is a man carrying a strange ominous sword"

https://i.servimg.com/u/f69/13/49/57/08/sample16.jpg

Elen: Alright...what the hell
Man: Oh...another one...another swordsmen. Come swordsmen...I challenge you

"The man is obviously altered, with insanity in his eyes"

Elen: Not the time, just speed forward Tizen
Man: You are not leaving...no you're not...no no no...

*Toroi makes his landing. Without a word he shoots forward sending waves of fire at the enemy troops with his fire fists.*

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

*Tizen grins, stepping down from the cart.*

Elen: TIZEN!!
Tizen: He won't let us go. You *takes out his sword pointing towards the new arrival* I accept your challenge.
Elen: But...
Tizen: *to the swordsmen, not minding Elen* Lets get this started.